by Amy | Jul 10, 2021 | Nutrition
Turmeric is famous for adding color and flavor to curries and other Asian dishes. This spice is derived from Curcuma longa, a relative of the ginger plant. Its distinctive warm, peppery taste is sure to pep up any dish. Aside from its colorful culinary history,...
by Amy | Jul 7, 2021 | Nutrition
If you haven’t tried sprouts before, then now is the time. Sprouts are a yummy, crunchy addition to your diet. They pack a nutritional punch, and their benefits shouldn’t be overlooked. You can enjoy them raw or lightly cooked. Though when cooked, they lose a little...
by Amy | Jun 13, 2021 | Nutrition
Before we can answer the question of whether soy sprouts are good for you or not, let’s have a look at soy itself. Is Soy Bad For You Or Not? For decades the mainstream media has been telling us how healthy it is to add more soy to our diet. Today,...
by Amy | May 31, 2021 | Nutrition
Many nutrition experts, myself included, do not recommend the consumption of various kinds of bread, white bread in particular, at every meal. Though there is nothing wrong with eating carbs, especially when you are on a plant-based diet, most people are eating the...
by Amy | May 24, 2021 | Nutrition
Except for water, proteins are the most abundant substance found in our bodies. They are involved in nearly every bodily task. We need proteins to repair and maintain body tissues such as skin, hair, muscles, eyes, and organs. They are needed to transport and store...