While wild rice is low in calories it is especially rich in fiber and antioxidants. Wild rice also has a lower and better GI at 45 compared to white rice coming in at 76. Wild rice also provides generous amounts of vital nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B6 (folate), iron,...

Americans on average eat over 10 pounds of oatmeal every year. And while that’s good, the American heart association recommends that Americans actually double that intake!   Oatmeal is absolutely jammed full of goodness. It’s low fat, generous in fiber, antioxidants, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, folate and vitamins B1 and B5. That means...

Chlorella has been around for literally billions of years.  It is after all a very basic single-cell organism and predates us by an extraordinarily long time.  The fact that it’s been around for so long gives testament to the fact that it must be doing something seriously right!  Long used in Asia (Japan in...

The first example of zinc deficiency was discovered in an Iranian male in 1961 who exhibited symptoms of anemia, dwarfism, and hypogonadism. The 21-year-old farmer subsisted on a diet of potatoes, flatbread, and milk. Shortly after, similar symptoms were discovered in young Egyptian males with the same dietary intake. Health organizations have since become aware...

Celery is fat-free, high in fiber and water content and very low in calories, in fact a medium stalk of celery contains a mere six calories. Celery is also rich in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants. With that in mind, here are 10 health benefits that you can...

Lemon water is literally laced with benefits for your body. And here are five of the very best! Lemon Water Benefit #1: Keeps your body hydrated One of the most basic things we can do to ensure our well-being is to stay hydrated. And what better way to do that than with a...

There is a good chance you have seen papaya in your local grocery store. Have you actually tasted it? Perhaps, You might not be very fond of the taste. Papaya is the kind of fruit that tends to be more pleasant tasting if you have an acquired taste for it. Hopefully the 10 Benefits...

We've all seen those advertisements showing that all it takes to rid yourself of the discomfort of acid reflux is to pop a pill. But are pills the answer, because it sometimes seems like there is a tablet for everything these days. Instead of adding yet another canister of pills to a crowded medicine cabinet,...

Papaya and Milk Smoothie is a famous tropical street vendor selling drink and popular in Taiwan. It is easy to obtain since papaya is native to Taiwan. But the good news is, you don't have to live in Taiwan to enjoy this nutrient packed tropical treat. Only 3 minutes of prep time, and you...

The Papaya Banana Smoothie is a classic and easy smoothie. This delicious recipe is sweet, creamy, as well as packed with calcium and potassium yielding a myriad of health benefits.  Many feel this smoothie is a must for the morning! What are the Benefits of Papaya? The unique sweetness, the flavor, and color, papaya are a...

If you ever had the .25 cent Ramen, you probably think, "Yuck!", You hear someone say, "Its unhealthy and its bad for you!". I heard this from my friends a co-workers countless times, but i beg to differ. For the past 20 years or more, I have been addicted to ramen. It has been...

Modern life continues to be a 24/7 (or)deal.  Our bodies and minds are increasingly under more and more pressure.  Too much stress, not enough sleep and eating the wrong foods can all add up to our immune systems becoming compromised.  The human body really is an amazing thing and its immune system is remarkable...