Bulgur, also known as riffoth or burghul, is a cereal food made from the parboiled ground semolina of several different wheat species. It originated in the cuisine of West Asia. Sometimes, bulgur is confused with cracked wheat which is a shredded grain of wheat that has not been parboiled like bulgur. It … Read more
Nail fungus, scientifically known as onychomycosis, is a fungal disease that affects the fingernails and toenails. This condition manifests when the fungus enters through the small cuts in the nail. The nail bed has a warm environment that promotes the growth of the fungus and preventing the infection becomes very difficult. Usually, … Read more
Oregano is a species of flowering plant in the family of Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean region but widely naturalized elsewhere in the temperate northern hemisphere. Oregano oil has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The oil is extracted from the Oregano plant’s leaves. Although Oregano oil has been … Read more
Nowadays, the rise in awareness about consuming a healthy diet is unfathomable. All social media platforms are fraught with loads of information about healthy food ingredients, such as grains or leafy greens. Popular influencers seem to be endlessly raving about how their bodies have responded well after switching to a healthy and … Read more
Nuts are the best snack item, particularly in the winter season. However, you can eat them in other seasons as well if you are able to find the right ones. Nuts contain essential vitamins and minerals that provide you with various health benefits as well. Here are some of the most commonly … Read more
With winter come long nights, tasty snacks, stylish outfits, as well as the struggle to stay healthy to enjoy the season to the fullest. Winter also comes with a host of problems such as health issues such as flu, cough, and even weight gain caused by the comfort foods we eat to … Read more
If you ask people what their favorite drinks are, many would tell you that their favorite is coffee. It is no surprise that coffee is almost everybody’s go-to drink, as the beverage actually gives them energy whenever they feel sleepy or tired during the morning, the afternoon, or even at night if … Read more
Winter is probably most people’s favorite season, as it is filled with great holidays where they can enjoy spending time with friends and family. However, no season is perfect, and despite being a favorite by many, the winter season has its drawbacks. Some of the drawbacks that the winter has are the … Read more
People often use the terms dietitians and nutritionists interchangeably. As nutritionists and dieticians work in dietetics and nutrition, people do not know how to distinguish between them. However, they are two entirely different professions. They have different roles, education, and authorities. If you have decided to turn your love for food and … Read more
Food pyramids were your must-know science figures back in higher secondary school. However, not many of us could crack the science behind them. The secret to a healthy life is good eating habits, and the secret to good eating habits is to follow the food pyramid. It is a visual representation quantifying … Read more
It is no unknown fact that sleep is essential for a healthy physical and mental state. But despite the prevalence of this well-established thought, many people find themselves sleep-deprived and have notably bad sleeping habits. Many find themselves awake and staring at the clock struck 3 a.m. Such sleeping cycles create inconveniences … Read more