What is Oca Root? If you are from the United States or Europe, chances are, you have not heard of oca root, a tuberous vegetable native to the southern and central Andes. Oca comes from a perennial plant that is grown mainly in Bolivia, Peru, and even grown commercially in New … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
5 Proven Health Benefits of Schisandra
What is Schisandra? Often when we see berries, we think a delicious snack or a great healthy addition to our morning yogurt. However, there are some berries that are purely medicinal, used to make teas and health tonics. The complex taste of Schisandra berries should not … [Read more...]
5 Proven Health Benefits of Savory
What is Savory? Savory, a delicate, aromatic herb stemming from the mint family is not only a delicious spice commonly employed in the culinary world, but it is also used for medicinal purposes as well. Rich in vitamins and minerals, savory is commonly used to treat such … [Read more...]
6 Proven Health Benefits of Anthocyanins
What are Anthocyanins? We all know we should eat our fruits and veggies to get our daily required vitamins, minerals, and fiber and to maintain our overall health. However, there is another reason you should be aware of for consuming these health-conscious foods and that is … [Read more...]
8 Proven Hiba Essential Oil Benefits
For all you lovers of essential oils, here we go with a review of delightful essential oil that few people are very familiar with. Hiba essential oil is derived by steam distillation from a Japanese tree belonging to the Cypress family. This medium sized conifer tree is a … [Read more...]