Month: July 2016

By Mike Barrett

An amazingly healthful food utilized for over 5,000 years, sesame may be one of the most potent, nutrient-dense medicinal foods still used today. Sesame seeds are not only praised for their nutritional content in seed form, but are also highly valued for their rancid-resistant oil. In fact, once you learn of the health benefits of sesame seeds, you may just find yourself stocking up on this ancient condiment. Continue reading “Over 12 Health Benefits Of Sesame Seeds And Sesame Oil”

Author NR StaffPosted on July 28, 2016August 16, 2016Categories Nutrition

By Foodfacts.mercola.com

Amaranth Advantage

Botanical name: Amaranthus

Cultivated by the Aztecs 8,000 years ago and still a native crop in Peru, the ancient history of amaranth can be traced to Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula. Today, it’s grown in Africa, India, China, Russia, throughout South America, and emerging once again in North America. Continue reading “What Is Amaranth Good For?”

Author NR StaffPosted on July 6, 2016Categories Nutrition

By Andrea Cespedes

Coconut sugar is the boiled and dehydrated sap of the coconut palm. It comes with a higher price tag than granulated sugar but offers the same number of carbohydrates and calories. The benefits of coconut sugar are making it a hot commodity in the health food world — this form of sugar does offer some trace nutrients and may have less of a dramatic impact on your blood sugar than other types of sweeteners. Continue reading “What Are the Benefits of Coconut Sugar?”

Author NR StaffPosted on July 5, 2016July 5, 2016Categories Nutrition