The magnolia tree has large flowers with a creamish white color and a fragrance that’s both citrusy and floral. They sometimes have a pinkish or purplish tinge on the outer petals. There are several kinds of magnolia flowers, and not all of them are edible. In the South of America, these flowers … Read more
Body weight and the BMI have been used by physicians to determine health for a long time. It’s true that higher weights are associated with some poor health outcomes, and lower weights make you less likely to experience some common health issues, like high blood pressure or blood sugar. For example, one … Read more
Many of us have grown up hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, as we grow older and our lives become more rushed, breakfast might have lost its importance in our lives. Instead of having eggs, toast, or hot cereal at the kitchen table, we might simply … Read more
It is always an exciting moment when you learn of a new edible plant you may not have known about before. The anticipation of what it tastes like, in addition to the new possibilities it opens up regarding new dishes and recipes you can now make. Or, simply the fact that you … Read more
If you like discovering new healthy food items that you can add to your diet for delicious and medically beneficial reasons, then you might want to read up on tamarinds. Nature is full of fruits and vegetables that are both excellent for consumption and taste good as well. And of course, if … Read more
Helianthus comprises 70 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the daisy family. Asteraceae is known as the daisy family. The common name of helianthus is Sunflower or Common Sunflower. Sunflower belongs to the annual species of helianthus annuus. The combination of round flower heads with ligules resembles the sun. Sunflowers … Read more
Star fruit, also known as, Carambola, belongs to the AverrhoaCarambola species. It is commonly used in Southeast Asia, South Pacific, and the Caribbean. The main cultivation area of star fruit is the tropical region. It gets its name from its appearance. The star fruit is having distinctive running ridges down its sides. … Read more
Ginger is a flowering plant that is widely used as a spice and folk medicine. An herbaceous perennial spice that grows annual pseudostems about one meter tall. It is having an inflorescence bear flowers with pale yellow petals and purple edges. Ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. It includes turmeric, cardamom, and … Read more
Galangal root is a native spice to Southern Asia. It is related to the ginger and turmeric root family and it has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medication for centuries. Galangal is a common name for different tropical rhizomatous spices. Galangal and its variant Galanga are common aromatic rhizomes of … Read more
When we talk about roselle tea, many people might not be familiar with this particular name. However, roselle is just a type of hibiscus flower. Hibiscus tea is quite popular with tea drinkers around the world for its color, flavor, and health benefits. This tea is made with hibiscus flowers, which are … Read more
PhaleriaMacrocarpa is also called MahkotaDewa, or the God’s crown fruit. There are several other names for it, but these three seem to be the most common ones. They range from small to medium in size and have an oblong shape. The skin is semi smooth, but there are grooves all along the … Read more
Some of us might mistake plantains for bananas, but the two aren’t necessarily the same flavor. If you cut open and eat green plantains or unripe ones, you may actually get more of a potato flavor than anything else. Both of these delicious foods have a lot of nutritional and health benefits, so … Read more
If you’re looking for a kick to your healthy recipes, there’s nothing better than adding some peppers to your daily intake. Peppers don’t have many calories, but they’re full of nutrition, vitamins, fiber, and folic acid. Using natural peppers instead of processed seasonings on your food will not just make your meals … Read more
Nothing forms a bond between two or more people better than to be involved in team activities which have a sense of sport to them. The sports element is important though, because everyone should want to be a part of it, and most young children love to be involved in games with … Read more
Yoga is often suggested as a fitness entry point for those who are new to exercising. However, many people are also apprehensive because yoga can seem too new-age for their taste. Or, it may simply be intimidating because of the pretzel-like poses. While it’s true that there are yoga classes that aren’t … Read more
Looking to enhance patient engagement and propel your practice to even more success? Then you should consider making medical animation part of your practice. This technology has evolved incredibly in recent years and is projected to have a global market value of approximately $154 million by 2024. It is being harnessed by … Read more