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Let’s start first by knowing a little bit of what Broccoli is; Broccoli is an essential veggie that is used around the world as part of healthy diet-It belongs to the family of cabbage.  Apart from its crunchiness and unique taste (It may be the reason why many people like the vegetable); it is endowed with a lot of health benefits. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in minerals, vitamins and many more nutrients. What is the History of Broccoli? It dates s back during the times of ancient Romans, where they grew broccoli from wild cabbage. The name broccoli has its origin from “brachium”- a Latin word which when translated means “Arm” and “Branch”. The Romans and Greek ate this crunchy and nutritious veggie 2000 years ago. It was not until the 16 th   century that broccoli appeared in Europe.  In the 20 th   century, broccoli became dominant with the Italian migrants in the United States. As per now, broccoli has been embraced by many co...

When we say that honey has been “adulterated”, it implies that dextrose, sugar syrup, glucose, corn syrup, invert sugar, starch, flour, or any akin product, other than the natural floral nectar processed and stored by the honey bees has been added. Every country has its own standards requirements for foods, honey quality included. Tests for honey adulteration differ among countries. However, this may not always meet the desire of every customer. Would you like a situation whereby you can tell weather honey is pure or fake? Okay, am going to give you six methods that can help you (just hold on). To start with, there is however very basic method that can help you chose the right honey.  At the shop level, make sure labels like ‘natural’, ‘organic’, ‘raw’ or ‘forest honey’ are present. Natural honey does not come from factories but bees. Here are some 6 easy tricks that you can use at home to test if your honey is pure or adulterated. 1.    ...

Probably you are asking what mono-unsaturated fats (also known as lipids) are- yes, you have heard it but can’t tell the definition. Okay, am here to help you. Maybe you have heard people calling them Mono-Unsaturated Fatty Acids, abbreviated as MUFAs; they are all and the same thing. Mono-Unsaturated Fats are fatty acids that possess one double bond in fatty acid chain with the remaining carbon atoms having single bonds. We have three types of lipids: v   Mono-unsaturated v   Poly-unsaturated v   Saturated Among the three, Mono is the best choice to reduce a belly fat, while poly-unsaturated are still okay. However, saturated lipids are the worst. Poly-unsaturated and saturated lipids take longer to be broken down to energy. Consequently, the body stores them as fats (Just the exact opposite of your intentions to reduce belly fat). You may also like  Tips to Losing Your Flabby Belly What makes Mono-Unsaturated Fats ...

Any woman who is pregnant or trying to conceive, desires having a healthy birth with no complications. You should understand that during pregnancy, a woman’s body is very sensitive with what she takes in. There are specific nutrients that will out rightly enhance a healthy pregnancy. Which are these nutrients essential for every mother? 1.       Calcium Helps tissue and bone development of the fetal, it is also known to decrease the risk of preeclampsia. It is important to have these nutrients during all trimesters and breast feeding. 2.       Vitamin A It is required for development of fetal visual system, lungs, skeleton, skull, brain and kidney. It helps the body to absorb calcium, protein and water soluble vitamins from food.  It should be included in all trimester and during breastfeeding. 3.       Vitamin D It helps in insulin production, tooth formation of the baby,...

Vitamin C in foods can be lost if not well handled. Let’s start by describing what is vitamin C. What is vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is abundant in fruits and vegetables. It is a water soluble vitamin and efficient antioxidant. What are the Benefits? Vitamin C protects one from heart diseases, helps repair damaged tissues, prevents scurvy, support immune system, aids in absorption of iron and reduces the level of LDL (“bad cholesterol”). Research has also proved that vitamin C prevents variety of cancers by scavenging free radicals and assists in neutralizing the effects of nitrites ( has been linked to cause some types of cancer). How to Preserve Vitamin C in Foods 1.       Try as much as possible not to expose your fruits and vegetables to direct sunlight for a longtime. 2.       Use a stainless steel knife to peel fruits and vegetables. 3.       ...

The demand for organic food is increasingly high as people are switching from synthetic. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines organic agriculture as “ using methods that preserve the environment and avoid most synthetic materials, such as pesticides and antibiotics.”  People are waking up to the call of environment preservation and conservation.    Why is it that majority of people are opting for organic food? 1.       Higher Nutritional Value Local organic food have less retention time between when harvested and at the table. Phytochemicals such as vitamins, antioxidants and minerals are maintained which could have otherwise been reduced during processing. There is neither chemical additive added nor genetic modification done. 2.       Support of Biodiversity According to research, in the 20 th century, 75% of agricultural genetic diversity was lost. Most organic farmers, plant va...

Your brain requires nutrients just like any other part of the body such as the lungs, heart, and muscle.   Therefore, you need to make an initiative of supplying your grey matter (the term used by some people to refer to the brain) with the right kind of nutrients. There are kinds of food when eaten will automatically enhance your brain performance. Which are these foods?                                               1.       Whole Grains  Your brain needs energy to operate effectively. The ability of a brain to remain focused depends on how steady it’s supplied with energy. The energy comes inform of glucose. This can be achieved by taking whole grains that release glucose slowly into your bloodstream.  You...