Unlike a “regular” potato (edible tuber of the nightshade family), the “sweet” potato is a large edible root within the morning glory family. They’re also different from yams, which are edible tubers within the lily family and native to Africa ...

Black pepper (fruit of Piper nigrum) has been around since time immemorial and has long been thought to possess healing properties, according to Sanskrit medical volumes dating back more than 3,000 years. During the Middle Ages, black pepper was rare, expensive, ...

Cherries are a delicious fruit, and studies found that they also offer several health benefits. According to studies, cherries can promote weight loss and even protect against gout. Health profile of cherries Cherries come in both sweet and sour (tart) varieties. ...

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages around the world. And while some people like drinking it with other ingredients like creamer, sugar or flavored syrups, others prefer drinking black coffee. But according to a study, drinking coffee with ...

Juicing is big among health enthusiasts, but others prefer smoothies. After all, smoothies are more filling. And unlike juicing, making a healthy smoothie at home means you get to enjoy the benefits of nutritious ingredients that are full of dietary fiber, ...

Dubbed the golden spice of life, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is one of the world’s most powerful superfoods. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and contains more than 300 naturally occurring plant nutrients. Curcuminoids, phytonutrients naturally found in turmeric, ...

A study published in the journal Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine has called bee pollen a goldmine of nutrition due to its bioactive compounds that demonstrate antifungal, anti-microbial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-cancer, immuno-stimulating and local analgesic activities. Bee pollen contains all 22 known amino acids, ...

Several studies have found that resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, berries, peanuts and red wine, can help protect brain cells by stimulating the destruction of specific proteins. A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation showed that resveratrol supplementation reduced cognitive ...

Manuka honey comes from honey bees (Apis mellifera) that feed on and pollinate the flowers of the manuka shrub (Leptospermum scoparium), which grows extensively around the coastal areas of New Zealand. These flowers bloom just once a year, lasting for ...

Cancer is often a serious health condition and not everyone recovers even with medication and various treatments. But a woman who struggled with myeloma or blood cancer for years successfully recovered from her condition using turmeric, a well-known superfood with potent ...