How To Eat Flaxseeds: Recipes and Tips
Flaxseeds are tiny, golden-brown seeds from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum), a blue flowering annual herb. Flax is cultivated in over 50 countries, and Canada and India are among its most prominent producers. Flaxseeds have many health benefits, such as protection against inflammation, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. They are rich in essential nutrients, including omega-3 […]
10 Foods Centenarians Eat for a Long, Healthy Life
Centenarians—people who live to be at least 100 years old—have captured the attention of researchers worldwide. Many centenarians live in regions now called Blue Zones, including Loma Linda, California; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; and Okinawa, Japan. Researchers have studied the eating patterns of Blue Zone residents since diet plays a significant role […]
How To Eat Pomegranate Seeds: Tips and Recipe Ideas
When you open a pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum), you will see pomegranate seeds. These seeds are small, bright red, and juicy, with a taste ranging from tangy to sweet and berry-like, depending on their ripeness. They contain about 85% water, 10% fruit sugar, and 5% other nutrients and compounds. Pomegranate seeds are rich in fiber, […]
Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat?
Last week, a California company called Grimmway Farms voluntarily recalled multiple brands of bagged baby and whole carrots linked to a deadly outbreak of the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli). In addition to coming from the same producer, the carrots shared another common feature: they were all organic. Though it’s unclear what caused the E. […]