Isn’t it strange that all the natural foods that are good for you and never advertised? It’s only the junk that gets on TV Orange juice isn’t a healthy food and its portrayal as one is a sham. The only thing going for it is that it gives 100% of the RDA for vitamin C. …
The latest research shows that the amino acid, taurine boosts longevity. Researchers from Columbia University in 2023 found that taurine deficiency was a big driver of ageing. The same animal study also found that taurine supplements can slow down the ageing process in mice and monkeys, extending lifespans by up to 12%. This follows another …
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a traditional remedy for leg vein health. The tree is also commonly known as conker tree. It tones and protects blood vessels and may be helpful in ankle oedema related to poor venous return. Utilised extensively throughout Europe as an anti-inflammatory agent for a variety of conditions, in addition to …
Pistachio Health Benefits Pistachios are a nutrient-rich super food and are packed with a wide range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals beneficial to health. They originally grew in the deserts of the Middle East, and the trees need hot summers and cold winters to bear fruit. Pistachios are a good source of vegetable protein …
Yellow mustard health benefits You don’t want to go for a posh Dijon style mustard, instead go for a yellow mustard that you would find on a hotdog. This is because the components of yellow mustard are very healthy (they don’t tend to be full of sugar as with ketchup):- Mustard seeds Turmeric Apple cider …
Chamomile Tea Health Benefits Chamomile has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and healing medicine. Used to treat wounds, ulcers, eczema, gout, skin irritations, bruises, burns, canker sores, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatic pain, hemorrhoids, mastitis and other ailments. Chamomile is widely used to treat inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes, and for various …
Radish health benefits Radishes are a root crop that can be juicy, pungent, or sweet in taste. They also come in a variety of colours. Radishes may be eaten raw, cooked or pickled. The oil obtained from the seeds of radish is used in a number of beneficial health applications. Red radishes are packed with Vitamins E, A, …
Taramasalata health benefits This traditional Greek dish containing carp or cod roe blended with a starch like bread or potatoes and seasoned with spices, onion, lemon and olive oil. Make your own, as most taramasalata sold commercially is dyed pink and uses thickeners (plus the oil used will be a cheap olive oil blend). It’s incredibly healthy due …
Fish roe health benefits The most nutritious food in the world – Fish eggs! Caviar is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fish eggs. But you’ve probably consumed fish roe at sushi restaurants which often feature salmon roe and tobiko (the roe from the flying fish). Since roe is …
Taurine and Longevity Page The health benefits of Taurine. Taurine is a type of amino acid that gets its name from the Latin term Taurus, which means Bull. This is because it was first extracted from the bile of bulls, and bull semen. It is found in large amounts in the brain, retina, heart, and blood. …
