Brazil nuts are tree nuts native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Their smooth, buttery texture and nutty flavour are typically enjoyed raw or blanched. These nuts are energy dense, highly nutritious, and one of the most concentrated dietary sources of the mineral selenium. Eating Brazil nuts may benefit your health in several ways, including regulating your thyroid gland, reducing inflammation, and supporting your heart, brain, and immune system. Brazil nuts are very...

Asparagus is a vegetable that is packed with nutrients including fibre, folate and vitamin A. In this recipe, garlic gives the dish a unique flavour and added health benefits, as garlic contains allium compounds, which have been linked with anti-cancer activity. This dish is easy to make and can be added as a side to any meal! Ingredients
450 grams of asparagus (medium width)*
2 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, as garn...

Plant-derived natural products have been used for several decades, including flavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, and sesquiterpenes. The therapeutic potential of these plant-based products has been explored in terms of their kinase targeting capabilities. Around 80% of the population still relies on plant-derived formulations to manage different medical issues.In recent years, there is a switch in the screening and discovery of natural products as potential kinase inhibitors. Plant-derived pr...

Red cabbage is a nutrient-rich, cruciferous, or Brassica vegetable that’s related to cauliflower and kale. It’s sometimes called purple cabbage, since its leaves are a dark purple-reddish colour. Red cabbage typically is a little smaller and denser than green cabbage, and has a more peppery taste. This variety of cabbage gets its purple-reddish colour from the flavonoid anthocyanin and the acidity level of the soil where it’s grown. Like most colourful vegetables, it’...

The history of qi gong dates back 5,000 years in China. The I Ching (Book of Changes), written about 1122 BCE, first introduced the idea of qi (vital energy). The idea of man’s relationship with the universe and the integration of the three natural energies – heaven, earth, and man, was explored during this time. The founder of Taoism, Lao Tzu, wrote about breathing techniques in his Tao Te Ching. Chinese medicine was evolving now and the ideas of qi, yin and yang, meditation, and...

Elderberry is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. Traditionally, Indigenous people used it to treat fever and rheumatism, while the ancient Egyptians used it to improve their complexions and heal burns.  Elderberry refers to several different varieties of the Sambucus tree, which is a flowering plant belonging to the Adoxaceae family.. The most common type is Sambucus nigra, also known as the European elderberry or black elder. This tree is native to Europe, tho...