Category: Benefits

Powdered milk comes in a variety of forms, such as whole, buttermilk, non-fat and skim. It is a source of vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium and phosphorous. Powdered milk is produced by extracting water and fat from fresh pasteurized milk, according to the Food Commodity Fact Sheet offered by U.S. Aid. […]

  The cashew tree is native to Brazil, where its fruit is considered a delicacy. In the 16th century, the Portuguese introduced them to India and some African countries, where they are now also grown. What we call the cashew nut is actually the seed of this fruit. Cashews are rich in iron, phosphorus, selenium, […]

Walnuts have innumerable health benefits. Walnut is an edible seed of the tree nut Juglans regia. The plant originated in India and the regions surrounding the Caspian Sea, and in the 4th century AD, the ancient Romans introduced the walnut to many European countries. The tree serves a multitude of uses; it can be used as […]

Macadamia nuts are loaded with fat and high in calories. These are not traits you would generally associate with a healthy food. But, before you write macadamia nuts off, you should also know that they are a unique source of key nutrients and actually are good for your heart. In the context of a healthy […]

  Irish moss, or Chondrus crispus, is not a moss at all, but a type of red algae that grows predominantly among the rocky shores of the Atlantic Ocean. It is often used as a food thickener, where it is turned into carageenan for use in food products, and sometimes in brewing beer. It has […]

Omega-9 fatty acids are monounsaturated fats. Omega-9s offer many health benefits. They are important for heart health and blood sugar control and can be obtained in the diet through foods such as canola oil, nuts and avocados and foods manufactured with this type of oil. Monounsaturated fats may induce a variety of positive health outcomes, […]

The health benefits of Helichrysum Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an antispasmodic, anticoagulant, antiallergenic, antimicrobial, antihaematoma, antiphlogistic, nervine, antiinflammatory, antitussive, cicatrisant, expectorant, febrifuge, anti septic, cholagogue, emollient, mucolytic, fungicidal, hepatic, diuretic, splenic and cytophylactic substance. Helichrysum, the flower that contributes to “Everlasting” and “Immortal” Essential Oil, and known by the names […]

The health benefits of Palma Rosa Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, cytophylactic, digestive, febrifuge and hydrating substance. Palma Rosa is a grass whose botanical name is Cymbopogon Martini. It has two varieties, also called chemotypes,  Motia & Sofia, which differ slightly in their aroma. Different producers give preference […]

This compound, which we find in olive leaves, could be used in the treatment of certain diseases that would progress more slowly Oleanolic acid, contained in olive leaves, seems to have a great therapeutic potential for diseases such as multiple sclerosis. It’s what emerged from a study of the Instituto de Biologi’a Gene’tica y Molecular […]