We think of rice and beans being a complete protein because only when eaten together do they deliver all 9 essential amino acids. Most grains lack the amino acids lysine and isoleucine, and require to be eaten with a legume to become “complete.” Quinoa, which has been a staple in South America for 4000 years, is […]

Vitamin D has become a hot topic of conversation. European Public Health authorities reckon anyone living in the countries where exposure to sunlight is scarce during a large part of the year, e.g. the UK, are likely to have less-than-optimal levels, or even experience deficiency. Vitamin D is responsible for key underlining processes that ensure […]

Cinnamon is a highly delicious spice. It has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. Modern science has now confirmed what people have instinctively known for ages. Here are 9 health benefits of cinnamon that are supported by scientific research. 1.  Cinnamon is high in a substance with powerful medicinal properties Cinnamon […]

Through detoxing you purify your body from pollutants and at the same time you give it what it needs to function properly. Detoxing is popular. There are more and more detox programs to choose from which you can follow at home by yourself or under guidance. Detoxing is often much less severe than the traditional […]

Nutrition plays an important role in providing energy when practicing sport, especially to achieve optimum performance. In fact, proper nutrition will allow higher performance, easier recovery and injury prevention. So, nutrition and energy are closed linked. The macronutrients like carbohydrates, fats and proteins provide the energy needed by the human body and an athlete must […]

Ginger is a root that has been used over the years by different cultures to heal the most common conditions such as pain and sore throat, the Chinese have used it for indigestion and even as an astringent, however, the more prestigious chefs use ginger in their meals as an ingredient to add spicy flavor, […]