Mung Bean Sprouts Most people have experienced mung bean sprouts in chop suey and other Asian cuisine, yet they probably pay it little thought. There is more to mung bean sprouts than a satisfying crunch. In fact, these sprouts, grown from mung beans deliver a slightly nutty … [Read more...]
6 Health Benefits of Durian
What is Durian? There are many things in life you will either love or hate. Durian, a tropical fruit native to the Southeast nations of Asia just might be one of those things. What makes this fruit so divisive is its distinct smell, not to mention its unique appearance. Those … [Read more...]
7 Benefits of Kukui Oil for Hair and Skin
Kukui Oil for your Skin and Hair You may have first heard of this natural oil from Hawaii when the young starlet of Oscar-winning 12 Years a Slave shared some of the secrets of her beauty with Glamour. Up until that point, we are guessing that few people were aware of kukui oil. … [Read more...]
8 Proven Benefits of Lotus Root
What is Lotus Root? Lotus flowers greet the day by opening up and then close at night, resting and preparing for a new day. Lotus root, grown mainly in Southern and Eastern Asia, is an aquatic plant that establishes it’s roots in the bottom of rivers, lakes, and streams, … [Read more...]
Benefits of Frozen Blueberries
Frozen Blueberries I guess that when we think of the many health benefits of fruit, most people would assume that fresh fruit was a much healthier option than the frozen variety. While this may be true much of the time, fresh fruit is not always in season. Where I live, fresh … [Read more...]