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10 Health Benefits & Nutrition of Turmeric

April 5, 2020 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

Famous as a spice, medicinal agent, cosmetic, and textile dye, turmeric is amazingly a versatile ingredient indigenous to Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a member of the ginger family and has a deep orange flesh, which is covered in a thick brown skin. Though turmeric is mostly used as a spice, it has […]

10 Best High Potassium Vegan Food

September 13, 2019 By Cat Robinson and Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

As you probably know, potassium (shown on the periodic table under the symbol K) is a soft, silvery-white mineral. In the human body, it acts as an electrolyte, and is crucial in the contraction of muscles, keeping the heartbeat steady and regular, and assists in proper nerve functioning [1]. One of its most helpful attributes […]

Coconut Meat Nutrition, Health Benefits and Side Effects

August 15, 2019 By Cat Robinson and Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

When it comes to multi-purpose plants, the humble coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a real overachiever! It’s not just a valuable source of numerous nutrients working in tandem to give synergistic health benefits and a quick boost of energy, but it also comes with fresh drinking water, and in countries such as the Philippines & Sri […]

Many Ways to Use Apples (15 Apple Fruit Uses & Recipe Ideas)

June 23, 2019 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

Most of us don’t think twice before we grab a juicy apple but not many of us would know all the other different ways to use apples and how versatile this fruit can be. Be it for salads, sweet desserts, savory dishes or even a non-food use such as adding some ambiance to your home […]

10 Health Benefits of Spirulina, Nutrition Facts & Side Effects

January 5, 2019 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

Spirulina which is part of the organisms blue-green algae has been known to be in use for centuries as a food source from Kanem Empire in 9th century and consumed by millions of people globally today. The nutrition and health benefits of spirulina are even recognized by NASA and The European Space Agency where they’re […]