There are some things we eat because we love them without really having any idea just how good they are for us. Cherries, along with many other berries, fall into this category. Both the sweet and tart varieties are high in antioxidants which help our bodies to fight diseases. They also contain anthocyanins which have…
Before I list all the amazing benefits of coconut oil, we’ll first need to clear up misconceptions about saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. We’ve been told for decades that saturated fats are bad for you but it’s not necessarily the level of saturation that determines an oil’s or fat’s health benefits. It’s important to note…
The products of the coconut palm are vast and, in some parts of the tropics, one tree provides almost all that is necessary for a family to feed and support itself. We’ll be focusing on just the nutritional benefits of the water from a young coconut. The water taken directly from a young coconut has…
While in the West we appreciate cinnamon for it’s flavor and scent, adding it to deserts and whatnot with perhaps a twinge of guilt, in the East cinnamon has long been used for its healing benefits. Cinnamon is a very good source of fiber, iron and calcium and an excellent source of manganese. But its…
Is there anything more perfect to mark the festive holiday season than cranberries? Yet they are so potent and full of goodness that it’s a shame that we’re limited to getting fresh ones only during the fall and winter months. Cranberries are a good source of Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese and Vitamin K but more…