Most often, I see it sprinkled on fried eggs, perhaps a bit on a salad and maybe the odd peppery dish. If you’re diabetic, here’s why you should considering eating more of this spice.
Category: Elements of Food
Coffee, Caffeine and Insulin
Is coffee really a suitable choice while practicing intermittent fasting? Is coffee alright for diabetics?
How Carbs Raise Blood Pressure
Dietary carbs impact our blood pressure. How does this happen? What are the mechanisms in our bodies that cause it?
Soy: Should We Be Eating It?
There are a number of misconceptions circulating about soy based foods. I thought I’d share a few quick facts.
Can Crispy Foods Cause Cancer?
Some golden brown and crisp foods contain a chemical called Acrylamide, which is classified as a carcinogen for humans. Should we be worried?
Are Eggs Good For Us?
I see people eating egg whites and discarding the yolks, doctors limiting their patients to a couple of eggs a week while at the same time we have stories of the legendary Russi Modi who died at the ripe old age of 96 years, and was said to eat 16 egg omelettes each day. So what’s the deal?
Why Are Differently Colored Vegetables Good For Us?
We know plant foods are home to antioxidants, which are substances that shield us from oxidation and its effects. We also know that vegetables come in so many colors. Are different colors related to different antioxidants? If so, how?
Macro and Micro Nutrients
What are macro and micro nutrients? What purpose do they serve?
Why American Bread could be Dangerous
Commercial bread produced in the US contains this chemical that could be harmful to our health.
Foods to Improve Skin Tone and Complexion
All of us know that our diets affects more than just our insides. How about improving our skin?