Having a daily diet that is rich in veggies and fruits is extremely important. Luckily, there are many options in the market nowadays. Avocado is one of those amazing things. It is widespread and very popular among people who practice a healthy lifestyle. Logically, a question appeared: are there any health benefits of avocado? So, […]

Chickpea beans belong to the legumes family. They are very similar to kidney beans and peas. You may have heard people call them garbanzo beans too.  Chickpeas usually have a nutty flavor. The texture is somewhat buttery.  In the US you will often come across Kabuli chickpeas. These are round, larger, and tan. If you […]

Do you love cruciferous veggies? They belong to the Brassica family and their members are, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and the all-mighty kale. Don’t get it wrong, all of these are really healthy, but today’s topic is going to be all about kale. Being known as a superfood, kale originates from Europe and Asia Minor. […]

Where did quinoa originate from?  Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a flowering plant, mostly grown and cropped for its edible seeds. It originated from Peru, Bolivia, and Chile which’s why it’s also called the Andean superfood“. Today the cultivation of quinoa has been widely spread across the world. So what is so special about this plant […]

During the past few years, maca has become very popular among people who prefer a healthier lifestyle. Although maca has been used for various medical and culinary things in its native Peru, more interest in this plant appears in the West countries. So, today’s topic is going to discuss the health benefits of maca powder […]

What are the health benefits of turmeric? Are there any side effects? What does science say? Keep reading to learn more about this colorful ginger relative. Where does turmeric come from? Curcuma longa or turmeric is a flowering plant and belongs to a ginger family. Although this plant has a beautiful flower, only its root […]

Plant-based milk alternatives have become a food trend among vegans and those who are lactose intolerant or for some reason want to ditch the cow milk. Oat milk is the hottest milk trend for 2020 and many new producers of oat milk have showed up on the market. If you wonder if oat milk is […]

As you probably know, hummus is chickpea spread that originates from the Middle East but it is widely popular all over the world. Thanks to the health benefits of chickpeas, which is the main ingredient of hummus, it doesn’t come as a surprise that this is one of the healthiest spreads (dips) you can use. […]

Matcha tea has become very popular lately due to its health benefits. Matcha is actually a sort of  green tea, they are both made from the plant Camellia sinensis. However matcha differs from a regular green tea in the way of growing and the nutrients. Benefits of matcha tea are maybe even greater than green […]

Can you drink too much kombucha? How much kombucha is too much? Learn about all possible kombucha side effects and how to prevent them. Kombucha is a fermented tea that originates from Asia, but it has found its way through Europe and America. You can buy kombucha in many stores or you can make kombucha […]