Chia is an edible seed also known as Salvia Hispanica and come from a type of flowering plant from the mint family and date back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. These plants are native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Chia means "strength", and so cultures may have used these little black ...

Seeds or nuts? Are they the same or different? By botanical definitions, many foods that we call nuts are actually seeds. Nuts are seeds of plants, mainly trees but some can be seeds of legumes, for example peanuts. To avoid confusion here, I shall refer to them by the term they're most commonly ...

As a foodie and health nerd, you tend to fall in love with products that you can use for multiple things – like chia seeds for example. With chia seeds, the possibilities are endless. Not only are they useful for cooking, they also boast the most impressive CV at “The company of superfoods” with ...

Basil seeds, also known as 'sabja seeds' or 'sweet basil seeds', come from the well-known basil plant. Originating in India, the many health benefits and uses of these small black seeds has spread across to other countries in Asia. High in vitamins and minerals, they have been used for centuries to ...

We often get pumpkins at Halloween and carve scary faces into them and nine times out of ten, we discard the seeds -next time think again as there are many health and well-being advantages to eating them. Pumpkin seeds are high in essential fats and are a fantastic substitute for meat for those ...

Not a fan of supplements? Prefer to get your nutritional needs from Mother Nature? What better foods to turn to than super seeds? Read on for 5 Super Seeds You Should Consume! These are seeds with amazing health benefits that can be easily incorporated into your daily diet. 1) Hemp seeds Hemp ...

There is no doubt about it, a SIBO (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) diet is a must regardless of how bad or mild your symptoms are. Furthermore, a healthy diet is a good chance to reconnect with your body, as you get to learn more about it and its needs. SIBO happens when there is an ...

Breakfast is considered one of the most important meals of the day, since, after the hours of rest, it kick starts our metabolism and serves to replenish minerals and vitamins. Spring is a season where color abounds, and with the recent change in season, there should be changes reflected in our ...

Vegan cookies...what comes to mind right now? In our moments of relaxation, perhaps after a busy day we might feel like having a sweet. Sometimes, we think it's difficult to maintain a varied diet if we eat sweets. On the other hand, if you’re vegan, it may be even more difficult for you to find ...

As a child, when I was asked about what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said either a visual artist or a magician. I was curious about how things could appear different than what they actually were. For example, making an object look realistic with pencil and paper, or letting an audience member ...