Love, Sugar, and Beauty: The Many Faces of Beetroot
Once upon a time, there was a beetroot. How long ago? Research shows that people were cultivating beetroots as early as the third millennium BC at the Neolithic site of Aartswoud in the Netherlands and in the Saqqara pyramid at Thebes, Egypt. Earlier cultivation is likely since Assyrian texts describe beets growing in the Hanging […]
What happens when you don’t drink enough water?
We hear all the time about drinking the right amount of water. Newspapers, television, and the Internet shout about it, especially during the hot summer. We all know that drinking water is important. But do we really know why? Drinking adequate amounts of water is necessary for us to live – there is no doubt […]
Is there an obesity gene?
Obesity is one of the most serious civilization diseases of the 21st century. It means excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in the body. What level of body fat are we discussing? In the case of women, this is a level above 25% of the total body weight, and in the case of men above 15%. […]
Is coffee good for you?
We often hear that drinking coffee is harmful and that you should not drink it too often or make it too strong. This controversial drink over the years was alternately criticized and praised. Popular websites advertise starting a day with a mug of sencha or a cup of matcha latte. Why does coffee have so […]
Bananas are getting more and more popular!
Yes, it’s true. This is why we can find more and more varieties of this fruit in grocery stores. It’s hard to be surprised – they have so many vitamins and nutritional value. Bananas are distant relatives of ginger, turmeric, and cardamom. Bananas’ long journey Currently, bananas are available in most stores. However, as consumers, […]
The egg is the healthiest food in the world!
They are not only tasty but also contain many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that have a positive effect on the functioning of the entire body. Eggs have so many uses. They are very popular in many cuisines around the world. Fried eggs, soft-boiled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, stuffed eggs, scrambled eggs… What are your favorites? How […]
Chocolate works wonders!
Chocolate is a confectionery product made from cocoa mass, cocoa butter or other vegetable fat, sweetener, and other additives, and in the case of milk chocolate also from milk. We all know not to eat too many sweets. However, some are worth eating. One of them is chocolate. Today we will devote a moment to […]
One apple a day keeps the doctor away…
Do you know this sentence? It has a lot of truth in it and is very popular in the United States and Great Britain. Apples are one of the most consumed fruits in the world. They have many advantages such as high availability, many varieties, and low price. There are over 10,000 varieties of apples […]