Since the olden days, organ meats have been and still are some of the most nutritious meats in an animal. Also known as offal, these meats include the liver, heart, brain, kidneys, intestines, and tongue. People worldwide consume organ meats from cows, sheep, goats, hens, and ducks. Other animals include pigs and camels. Most organ ...
An old Chinese saying resonates with the season as the cold winter embraces us: “Eat radishes in winter and ginger in summer.” But with radishes being a “cooling” food, is it beneficial to consume them during the chilly months? Let’s explore why incorporating them into your winter diet can particularly benefit your health and what ...
Broccoli is the “poor man’s doctor,” and not only is it commonly available in grocery stores, but it is also easy to prepare. Cauliflower shares the same health benefits, so if you prefer to eat cauliflower, you can apply this article to that cruciferous vegetable, too. Broccoli and cauliflower are very rich in vitamins C ...
Daily exposure to environmental toxins as well as genetic factors have an influence on whether you may get cancer. To lower the risk, it is important to remove some of these factors whenever possible. There are anti-cancer foods that can lower the risk of getting cancer when added to your diet. Although these foods are ...
Flaxseeds, scientifically known as Linum usitatissimum, are tiny, crunchy seeds with a nutty taste. Their color ranges from deep brown to light yellow when mature. They contain proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and minerals. There are several ways to prepare the seeds, and you can find one that suits your recipes or needs. You can ...
Sweet potato is a vegetable that has been selected by the National Cancer Research Center of Japan as the first anti-cancer vegetable. A study by the center found that the cancer-suppressing effect of cooked sweet potatoes can be as high as 98.7 percent, and they are very nutritious. Experts call them the health food with ...
After a cancer diagnosis, the 5-year survival rate of oncologists is higher than that of the general public. What are the secrets of doctors? 4 pieces of advice from oncologists who are cancer survivors 1. Don’t exhaust yourself just because you are young Dr. Zhang, the director of an oncology hospital, had been diagnosed with ...
Essential oils are most popularly known in aromatherapy and are used efficiently and safely. Most daily applications include adding them to bath water and anointing perfume points. However, have you considered how they could be doing an even greater service beyond relaxation? Essential oils are concentrated extracts of flowers, roots, leaves, stems, seeds, resin, bark, or ...
People in northern China understand that napa cabbage detoxifies. It detoxifies so well that it can even help prevent cancer. Stewed tofu with napa cabbage is a commonly served dish, especially after high consumption of thick-flavored fish and meat. It may not look that good to some people, but it is great for detoxifying. This ...
The human body has its own defensive mechanisms against diseases. In many cases, your immune system will stave off diseases that attack you, but there is one key factor: Early diagnosis and early treatment can eradicate the disease at its budding stage. In most cases, cancer develops over a long period of time, and the ...