Pears are green, bell-shaped fruits that have been enjoyed for centuries because of its numerous benefits. There is a wide variety of pear trees but only a few of them bear edible fruits that can be consumed by humans. Pears also contain active and effective components including potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, phenolic compounds, folate, dietary fiber, copper, manganese, magnesium, as well as B-complex vitamins. Here are...
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a plant in the carrot, celery, and parsley family grown for its edible shoots, leaves, and seeds. The seeds extracted from fennel plants have a crunchy texture on the outside with a mildly sweet flavor. As one of the oldest cultivated plants, fennel has many traditional uses in food and medicine because of its many nutrients....
Sugar cane is quite common on this side of the world. Most people consume it for its sweet and lovely taste. Apart from quenching your thirst, have you ever wondered the benefit you derive from consuming sugarcane juice? ALSO READ: 9 Important Health Benefits Of Sugarcane You Should Not Miss Out On Sugarcane juice is loaded with critical nutrients that are...
Every woman understands that periods can be a nightmare. At that time of the month, your period pretty much controls your decisions. You can’t wear certain clothes, engage in some activities and eat some type of foods. For some women, it is worse because they experience severe period pain, mood swings and food cravings. Nutritionists have advised that women...
Sex should be many things: fun, loving, spontaneous, exciting, adventurous and relaxing, but for some people, sex is torture: a source of fear and anxiety. We all want to be sexually confident people who feel good about their desires and choices, but not everybody is like that. And there can be many different reasons why one could suffer from genophobia. Never...
When you hear ‘red wine’, the first thing that comes to your mind is a party or dinner date and it’s true to an extent but this post is surely going to give you some surprising facts about red wine. Asides from the fact that wine is one of the centers of happiness, it also relaxes our minds and brings...
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection that usually attacks the lungs. It can also spread to other parts of your body, like your brain and spine. It is caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The body’s immune system, however, can stop the bacteria from continuing to reproduce. Thus, the immune system can make the lung infection inactive (dormant). On the other hand,...
Almost everyone tells you that workouts are great, but do you know that doing them all by yourself may not be so effective? Having a personal trainer could benefit you. This is true for people who are just beginning workout routines or have issues with some exercises. Still not convinced, these 5 benefits would change your mind. 1. Better...
Nutmeg is a delicate, slightly sweet spice that is widely used in cuisines around the world. The leaves and other parts of the tree are used in extracting essential oil as well as nutmeg butter, which are used for the purpose of beauty and have other health benefits. Nutmeg is packed with nutrients: minerals such as magnesium, manganese, and copper;...
Fertility issues can make getting pregnant the traditional way (through sex) difficult. Also, there are women who desire children but don’t have a partner and are not getting younger. Fortunately, there are now methods through which a woman whether single, in a same-sex relationship, or having fertility issues can experience the joys of motherhood. Here are four major methods. 1....