🥑 Recent study found that avocado consumption alters gastrointestinal bacteria abundance and microbial metabolite concentrations among overweight and obese adults. ⚡ Although avocados are high in calories and especially fat, they possess many health benefits and shouldn’t be avoided. 🫒 The fat which is in avocados is considered beneficial, since…

📰 In recent years, beetroot has received increased attention from the scientific community. 👨‍💻 A review on the latest research regarding the biological activities of nutritional composition in beetroot include: 🛡️ High antioxidant properties and antitumoral function. Beetroot prevents DNA damage, eliminates oxidative and nitrative stress, and reduces LDL. It…

🥗 Due it’s nutritious profile, salmon is widely considered as one of the most nutritious food on the planet. It’s packed with nutrients, such as: - High quality protein - Omega-3 fatty acids (a heart-healthy fat which decreases inflammation and supports brain health) - Selenium (important in DNA synthesis, thyroid hormone metabolism…

What are soups and why are they so popular? A soup is a flavorful and nutritious liquid food usually served at the beginning of a meal or a snack. They are classified as thick soups and thin soups based on their density. They gained popularity in the 19th century when canning became a main method of storing. Soups were…

“There are a lot of reasons to eat meat, but there are more reasons not to eat meat.” Meat Cuts: Pork: One of the most popular meat types is pork. It’s cheap in comparison to other meat and quite versatile when it comes to it’s uses. It can be cooked in a million different ways and it can be used to make ham, bacon, jamon, prosciutto, salami, sausages and hot…

Finally, after months of trial and error, my very first successful batch of kombucha has been created! Kombucha is a fermented beverage which originated from Eastern Europe and Asia, possibly hundreds of years ago! It is a sugary tea full of probiotics and antioxidants which promote gut and cardiovascular health…

- Sterilize the jars (1 quart jars are ideal) by putting them in the oven with the lid next to the jar, for 10 minutes at >120°C. - Thoroughly wash the peppers. - Cut the stem, remove the seeds and the white stripes which are bitter. - Prepare the brine…

Although there is no strong evidence that COVID-19 can be transmitted through food, it is always wise to follow good hygiene practices when going to the store for groceries Below are some key points to pay attention: Do not go shopping if you have COVID-19 symptoms. You can order them online or have friends and family do it for you. Wash your hands before and after going to the store. Do not touch your face with your hands. Follow…