Although so small, flaxseed has multiple benefits. Recent studies have shown that flaxseed, widely distributed around the world for thousands of years, can help: lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, reduce bone loss, lose weight, boost immunity and fight cancer. Flaxseed has a high content of...
Sea buckhorn (Hippophaes) berries are edible and nutritious, although very acidic (astringent) and oily, unpleasant if eaten raw, unless "over-ripened" (frozen to reduce astringency) and/or mixed with sweeter apple juice, grape, etc. When the fruits are mashed, the resulting juice is separated into three layers:...
Cranberries are a very good source of vitamins C, K and E, manganese and fiber. For example, half a cup of juice contains 6.65 mg of vitamin C, 2.30 g. of fiber, 0.18 mg of manganese, 2.55 mg of vitamin K and 0.60 mg of...
Blueberries offer significant benefits to our health. Numerous studies not only confirm these benefits but also keep adding new facts. The facts listed below may be impressive and promising, but always keep in mind that good health requires a combination of food and exercise as...
Goji berry is also known as the "berry of happiness". Known for thousands of years in Asia for its effect on health and longevity, today it is widely used as a fruit or in combination with cereals. Goji berries belong to the Solanaceae family. Calorically,...