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08/20/2018 / By Ralph Flores

There are more than 115 phytochemical components in ginger – no wonder it’s considered a top superfood

It wouldn’t be far-fetched to think that Hippocrates was referring to ginger (Zingiber officinale) in his famous quote about letting food be your medicine and your medicine your food: It’s a spice that is heavily used around the world, both as a dietary condiment and a medicinal plant. It’s a member of the Zingiberaceae family, in which […]

05/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Turmeric is an ideal drug alternative for treating Type 2 diabetes – research journal

If you’re diabetic, you’ve probably had it hammered into your head already that you need to eat a low-glycemic diet and exercise regularly, but there is one very powerful tool that can help you in this fight that doesn’t get nearly as much attention: turmeric. This root, which comes from the same plant family as […]

02/01/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Adding ginger powder to wheat pasta found to boost nutrition

Make your wheat pasta more nutritious by adding some ginger powder to it. A study suggested that adding ginger powder to wheat pasta can boost its nutritional content. A team of scientists from Bundelkhand University evaluated the chemical composition of the cooking quality, nutritional content, texture, and sensory qualities such as color and taste of […]

12/11/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Superfoods to combat arthritis: Ginger, berries, fish and other anti-inflammatory foods

Individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis can experience mild to severe joint pain, and this often affects their daily lives. Thankfully, there are some superfoods that can help you deal with this kind of pain. These superfoods help lower oxidative stress, or the body’s ability to “counteract or detoxify harmful chemicals.” Dr. Bhawna Gupta, from KIIT University […]

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