Tag: antioxidants

Scientists know that plants possess thousands of bioactive compounds, called phytochemicals, that impart health benefits when we eat them. These benefits range from protection...

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating degenerative neurological illness that affects memory and behavior. Researchers in Germany studied the blood levels of antioxidants in patients...

Mention of parsley traces back to the first century A.D., by such notables as the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder, who praised it as a staple in soups and salad, and the father of medicine

The color green denotes life, signifying growth, renewal and health. The word itself brings to mind phrases like green living, green thumb, green with...

Perhaps it's those forbidding spiny barbs, but cactus, a centuries-old staple in Latin cuisine and available in the produce section of many supermarkets, has...

What do spicy Indian curry, zesty Italian pesto, refreshing Spanish gazpacho and Mexico's chocolate-rich mole sauce have in common? They'll all get your taste...

The blackberry's sweet-tart flavor can be as addicting as its smartphone namesake. Native to Asia, Europe, and North and South America, it has been...

Among the most elegantly shaped edibles, pears have long been classic subjects for still-life artists. But the elegance of these botanical siblings of the...

Black Raspberries offer incredible health benefits and should easily be a part of your diet today, tomorrow, and every day after. The antioxidant levels in...

Everyone wants to grow old gracefully. Some go under the knife to get that youthful look while others opt for a more natural way...