Black beans are a species of the common bean and are native to areas in Central and South America. They were brought to Europe in the 15th century and became a major crop in India and China. Today, they are a staple in many international cuisines. Black beans are rich in nutrients and are used to prevent many diseases. Ayurveda uses black beans to regulate Pitta and Kapha doshas and recommends they be avoided by those with Vata dosha.
If you think your pancreas is not particularly important, think again. A healthy pancreas is essential for a healthy digestion; so here’s what to eat to make your pancreas function at its optimum…
Last fall, at the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) in Austria, more than 500 wellness experts from 46 countries gathered to discuss the direction of wellness programming in 2017 and beyond. From that, GWS researchers put together a 50-page report that highlights these seven wellness trends expected to take off this year.
Flaxseeds have been cultivated in the Mediterranean basin as far back as 4000 B.C.E. There is evidence that man has been eating flaxseed as far back as the Neolithic Era. Flaxseed is comprised of flavorful meat which is packed with oil and has many nutritional and healing benefits. The non-food grade flaxseed oil is known as linseed oil, which is used commercially in paints and wood finishes. Flaxseed is used in livestock feed and is grown throughout the world.
At basmati.com, we’re all about supporting our local community and eating fresh, seasonal, local produce. So, naturally, we’re all about Community Supported Agriculture – and here’s why we think you should be, too:
Who doesn’t love chicken pot pie? Creamy, hearty chicken soup wrapped up in a warm flaky crust…it sounds dreamy, but it’s actually a nutritional nightmare! Not only are there far too many carbs and calories in the crust, but the soup itself is often filled with heavy fats and noodles that make weight gain easy.
Here, I have a lightened up recipe for chicken pot pie soup that gives you the same flavors and comfort of chicken pot pie, while keeping you on track with your fitness and fat loss goals. Enjoy this warming recipe on a chilly day!
There has been an ongoing debate about store-bought sunscreen that is loaded with chemicals and whether it is safe to use or not. The truth is some of the chemicals that they put in the sunscreen can do more harm than good.
Your spice cabinet is not only a resource for elevating the flavor of your food, it's packed full of health benefits that increase the nutrition of your food. Throughout the day, we may get our fare share of salt and pepper, but don't forget the spices as well! If you're not used to incorporating spices into your cooking, you may have no idea where to begin. That's why you should test out these amazing four spices. Chock full of health benefits, you can easily incorporate them into your daily diet. And you may just find a new flavor combination you can't go a day without!
Whenever I notice naturally thin people eating greasy junk food non-stop, I can’t help but wonder if their presumably fast metabolisms are responsible. I’m sure I can’t be the only envious one who does this. Another thing that might have some women stricken with envy is the fact that men tend to have faster metabolisms than women. How great is that (for men)?
Making a baby transition from milk bottles to his/her first solids can be quite a task. Here are some easy, time-proven ideas…