A member of the mint family, basil is a culinary herb that brings multiple benefits. With antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, it is particularly good for eliminating harmful bacteria on food. Hence, some people add basil leaves to their salads for food safety. In addition, basil leaves also add flavor to your food. Containing significant amounts…

Harvested by driving tomahawks into maple trees to extract a rich fluid which is then concentrated, maple syrup is one syrup you can count on for health benefits. There are however different grades of maple syrup. The lower the grade, the more concentrated the minerals within. Hence, of grades A, B and C, Grade C…

Consumed by the Chinese in ancient China as an alternative to rice, millet is an unrefined grain that is rich in nutrients and brings many health benefits. It is rich in thiamine, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and manganese. It is one of the grains with the most complete protein content, and hence is useful…

If you have poor digestive health, miso is a fermented food taste made from soybeans, rice and mold that could be beneficial to you. One of the foods made from soybean that is widely considered healthy (not all soybean foods are considered healthy by some natural health practitioners), miso is not only tasty but also…

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