June 24, 2013

Health Benefits of Turmeric

A compound in the spice turmeric may be an effective way to prevent protein clumping—the first step in Parkinson’s disease. A new study at Michigan State University, showed that slow-wriggling alpha-synuclein proteins are the cause of the protein clumping, or aggregation and curcumin can effectively prevent it. Curcumin is one of the main components of turmeric. “Our research shows that curcumin […]

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Busting the Myths about Monounsaturated Fats

Let’s begin with, what is MUFA? They are plant-base oils, which are packed with nutrient that keep your skin looking youthful and help your digestion too. MUFA are packed with antioxidants and beneficial compounds to help with long-term health. So, forget simplistic fat-free dieting, these satisfying oils, will fill you up fast and for longer

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Best wines under $15

Do you know that drinking a glass or two of wine every day can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer? Many of us think that such preventive health care can be expensive; the truth is there are many delicious wine options that won’t leave your budget bleeding red. Francis

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Healthy Oil substitutes

Even though oil is often one of the key ingredients in cooking, it is also a source of high calories and cholesterol. It plays an important role in baking, it provides binding of the ingredients, keeps baked food moist, and it also prevents sticking of items, giving a good texture to food. Fortunately, there are

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