Carrageenan is a controversial food additive. While many advocates for its use, there are also others who discourage it. Here are some facts about this seaweed extract that can help you make an informed decision regarding including it in your diet or not. What Carrageenan Is What is Carrageenan? You...
The fear of small holes or repetitive patterns, trypophobia has become popular in social media for the past years. Nonetheless, many netizens have claimed that they have experienced or have been suffering from trypophobia long before the internet came about. Their experiences usually involve the dread of looking at those...
Being wary of what you are eating is a good complement for every diet especially the ketogenic diet. Moms always tell us to eat our veggies. These are good foods to promote health in our bodily system. However, if you are in Keto, are vegetables still healthy for you? Some...
You’ve probably heard that if you have a butterfly-looking rash on your face, you almost certainly have lupus? Well, that could be true, but not all cases of lupus have this distinctive sign. Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that happens when your body’s immune system fails to differentiate foreign...
Lamb is the meat that comes from a young sheep whereas mutton is the term used for the meat coming from an adult sheep. All over the globe, lamb has been well-known. Not only for its richness in nutrients and vitamins, but also for its purpose in the kitchen. Some...
Fermented vegetables are a great way of adding flavor and exotic taste to your dish. Asian cuisines usually infuse this to their dishes and western cuisines use this to add an Asian touch to their dishes. Modern and experimental dishes are learning to infuse fermented vegetables in the dishes. The...
Commercial drinks have sugar and calories in it. Juices, lattes, shakes are all filled with sugar. These sugar-derived drink product sneakily makes you gain weight. The market took this opportunity to promote drink products with terms like “low-carb,” “low-sugar,” “natural,” and so on and so forth. Consumers are confused whether...
Apple cider vinegar (also known as ACV) is commonly used as a salad dressing and a flavoring agent. But what you may not know is that it is also packed with vitamins and antioxidants that can improve one’s well-being. Apple cider vinegar is highly prized in the natural health community....
These days staying healthy and staying fit is a must. But can be hard to achieve because of the quality of food we consume. Eating healthy foods is one of the keys to staying fit and healthy but it's not easy to do. Vegetables are good sources of vitamins, minerals,...
Having enough fiber is important for one’s digestion. It also helps ensure that your gut remains in a good condition with only gut-friendly bacteria being nourished well. Fiber-riched foods lead to a lot of many health benefits. If you ever want to lose weight, there are some specific types of...