Garlic and ginger are culinary staples renowned not only for their flavor-enhancing properties but also for their profound health benefits. Decades of scientific inquiry have illuminated their potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant prowess, suggesting a potential shield against various diseases. One of the most celebrated attributes of garlic and ginger is their shared capacity to mitigate […]

In today’s fast-paced world, eating has often been reduced to a quick, mindless consumption of calories. Yet, an emerging trend is bringing the wisdom of ancient practices to the forefront of nutritional science—mindful eating. This blog explores how mindful eating can promote self-healing by harmonizing our mental and physical health. Understanding Mindfulness and Mindful Eating […]

When discussing “insidious, chronic silent killer diseases,” we refer to health conditions that progress slowly and stealthily, often without apparent symptoms in the early stages. These diseases can cause significant harm or death if undiagnosed or untreated over time. Commonly, this term applies to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. However, for this […]

Super Foods Series: Food is Medicine, Kitchen is Your Pharmacy Arugula: Nutritional Facts and Key Benefits  Arugula is one of the cruciferous vegetable family. Other cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, turnips, Bok choy, and watercress.  Arugula leaves, also known as rocket or roquette, are tender and bite-sized with a tangy/spicy flavor.  […]

Super Foods Series: Food is Medicine, Kitchen is Your Pharmacy Turnips and Turnip Greens: Nutritional Facts and Key Benefits  Turnips that grow above the ground are root vegetables and members of the cruciferous family. The most common turnips are purple, red, or greenish on the outside and have a white-fleshed bulb. The turnips roots and […]

Food is Medicine; Kitchen is Your Pharmacy Balanced and Healthy Diet: Carbohydrates  Carbohydrates often get a bad rap, but because of their many health benefits, carbs have a rightful place in our diets.  All carbohydrates (carbs) aren’t bad. Some carbs are better for us than others; therefore, it is crucial to understand carbohydrate types and […]

Super Foods Series: Food is Medicine, Kitchen is Your Pharmacy. Nutritional Facts and Key Health Benefits of Cinnamon  There are two key types of cinnamon available  Ceylon, or true cinnamon, is sweeter and native to Sri Lanka and southern parts of India. Between 50–63% of its oil is cinnamaldehyde, which explains its mild flavor. Ceylon […]