The golden herb turmeric, botanically called Curcuma longa, is a symbol of life and prosperity in India. Recently, it has been proved that the rich antioxidant ingredient of turmeric lowers the risk of post bypass operation heart attacks. Turmeric powder…
Velvet tamarind (dialium guineense) commonly known as ‘icheku’in Igbo, ‘awin’ in Yoruba, and ‘tsamiyar- kurm’ in Hausa is a woody plant that occurs in the rain forest region of West Africa. It has smooth grayish bark, dark green glossy leaves,…
It smells sweet, it’s delicious, and nutritious, too. Discover the health-promoting goodness of the world’s biggest tree-borne fruit, the Jackfruit. Living in a tropical country, it’s only natural for me to be surrounded by what many parts of the world…
Brown and fuzzy on the outside, green and zesty on the inside, that’s kiwifruit, the versatile and delightfully delicious fruit brimming with health-giving goodness. Did you know that the kiwi is considered one of the world’s most nutritious fruits? Among…
Potassium is a mineral known to help lower high blood pressure levels. Find out what other fruits to grab if you want to increase your potassium intake the natural way. 10 Fruits To Lower Blood Pressure Quickly Potassium is the…
Awareness of the health benefits of many nutrients has dramatically increased in recent years and that includes the health-promoting effects of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that have a growing reputation for their health-promoting properties. These…
The nutrition facts and health benefits of pomelo, the largest member of the citrus family. The pomelo (pummelo), also called Chinese grapefruit, jabong, lusho, and shaddock, is the largest member of the citrus family. This grapefruit ancestor has a soft…
Coconut milk is produced by grating a mature coconut and squeezing it with the use of a cheesecloth or both bare hands. The milky white liquid called gata in the Philippines and Santan in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei is used…
Diuretics are a method for reducing blood pressure. There are different kinds and work in different ways. They have other uses as well. This article is part of a series on hypertension based on lectures given by myself. Diuretics reduce…