The Need for Iron Iron is one of the most important minerals in our body playing an essential part in the oxygen transportation and can be found in any living organisms. In the human body it is present mainly in the blood (in the form of proteins – hemoglobin),...
Food&Nutrition
Best Vegan and Vegetarian Protein Sources 2016
A balanced diet is of utmost importance for people of all ages. Regardless of one’s health status, most calories should be obtained from nutritious sources. Vitamins and minerals found in fruits, vegetables, milk products or meat are essential for the body’s inner...
Health Benefits of Cocoa Powder Unrevealed
Cocoa Powder Theobroma cocoa is the scientific name of the plant more commonly known as the cocoa tree. The name bears a Greek origin and literally means “food of the Gods”. The cacao tree has been used for its health-related benefits ever since the ancient Mayan and...
2016 Best Probiotics Foods Explained
Probiotics are on the rise Everybody is talking lately about how many health benefits we can get from taking probiotics. What we should know is that probiotics are live microorganisms that we can find in different foods fermented with bacteria such as yogurt (Greek...
The Fasting Diet Explained: 2016 Tips
What is the Fasting Diet? Fasting started out of necessity whether it be from the lack of food or stress or even to rest; fasting is as old as time. It was a common practice that during the spring and fall solstice for religious observance to pay homage to the Gods of...
2016 Alkaline Diet: What Is It And Does It Work?
The alkaline diet When it comes to our bodies, and when we want to be healthier and prevent possible diseases, balance is the key. It is said that a balanced diet is a key to life, helping us improve our bodies overall health. One such diet, well-known and highly...
13 Lucky Health Benefits of Green Tea
Origin and history of green tea Green tea has its origin in China. Archaeological studies have found that green tea started to be consumed more than 5000 years ago, but at first, it was difficult to find this tea, only nobles Chinese could drink it easily....
Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Water
Water has been an essential element of living for all human beings since the beginning of life on Earth. For both humans and animals, water is a critical component to staying alive. It is a natural chemical composed of hydrogen and oxygen. According to the USGS...
16 Foods that Can Help Cleanse the Body | 2016 Detox
A healthy body requires stocks of vitamins, minerals and a diet that permits the cells to regenerate themselves naturally. Cleansing your body can be done for different reasons and for each organ separately. The liver absorbs all the toxins from the body. Kidneys have...
