Archive for the ‘superfoods’ Category

Normally the only time we consume cranberries is with some turkey and brie in a crusty baguette or maybe when we are sipping a cosmopolitan on a night out.  (more…)

Continuing research since the 1960’s has found time after time, the effect oats have on lowering cholesterol levels.    Beta-glucan is the fibre component within oats that is responsible for these positive health effects.   This fibre has the ability to remove excess cholesterol from our digestive system that would have otherwise ended up in our blood stream resulting in unhealthy cholesterol levels.  (more…)

Allium sativum also known as garlic could possibly be the king of the superfoods.  The use of garlic for medicinal purposes dates as far back as when the Giza pyramids construction began.  The pungent odour of garlic is due to the sulphide content and of course these smelly properties exert the most health benefits! (more…)