Properties and Benefits of Omega 3

Omega 3

These essential nutrients generously found in fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils are of crucial importance for keeping in good health. Recent research has shown there is a link between low levels of Omega-3 fatty acids and chronic disease. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, inflammatory bowel disease, macular degeneration or loss of central vision, osteoporosis, depression, psoriasis … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Omega 3

Properties and Benefits of Safflower Seeds

Safflower seeds

Also known as false saffron, safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a proud member of the thistle family. Safflower seeds are the main source of vegetable safflower oil and a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids, notably Omega-9 and Omega-6. Various clinical studies reported that a moderate safflower seed and oil consumption is beneficial for cardiovascular health, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Safflower Seeds

Properties and Benefits of Cherimoya

Cherimoya

Chirimoya, cherimoya, chirimoyo or ‘custard apple’ is the exotic fruit of the cherimoya (Annona cherimola) tree. The fruit is cultivated extensively in Central and South America, Tanzania, Egypt, Italy, India, Thailand and Singapore. Cherimoya is a good source of vitamins C and B6 and contains small amounts of important minerals such as copper, potassium, magnesium, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Cherimoya