A less popular member of the pea and bean family, Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has been domesticated for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The plant is used as a cattle crop, while its seeds are collected for human consumption and greatly appreciated for their high nutritional value and beneficial health effects on the digestive, respiratory, circulatory and immune … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds
The pear-shaped, dark-skinned, but almost bland-tasting avocado (Persea americana) is not only the main ingredient in the popular guacamole dip, but also a great ally in the fight against cardiovascular disease. Avocados are 12% unsaturated fatty acids, a healthy kind of fat with great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and benefits on the vascular system. Their … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Avocado
This magnificent fruit is a genuine delight in both fresh and dried form, not to mention extremely nutritious. Dried figs are obtained from the fruit of the fig tree, Ficus carica. Figs distinguish themselves from other dried fruits by a honey-like sweetness which is turns into a grainy, sugary, chewiness in the dried fruits. What makes … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Dried Figs
Both a culinary spice and a medicinal herb, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has a rather impressive nutritional content, providing great health benefits to consumers. Thyme is a rich source of vitamins A and C, two major antioxidant-vitamins with exceptional anti-inflammatory activity and beneficial action on eye and skin health and immunity. Moreover, being especially rich in … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Thyme