There are many types of tea in the world and with its growing popularity in the Americas, the options for tea-time feel limitless. Limitless options is not only a good thing for your taste buds, but it’s also good for the variety of benefits you can receive from drinking different types of tea. Many teas […]
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Making garlic bread for dinner tonight? Now you could chop up some fresh garlic—but what a tedious and messy business! How about sprinkling on some powdered garlic? Many chefs opt for garlic salt instead for a little tang. However, is garlic salt and powdered garlic the same thing? 1. Garlic Salt vs. Garlic Powder All […]
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There are a number of benefits to eating cherries, from improving your chances of losing weight to helping in the fight against disease. We’ve compiled a quick look at several excellent reasons to eat cherries today.
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Capsicum, or red chili peppers, has long been used for both culinary and therapeutic purposes. The herb, taken from the fruit of the Capsaicin plant, is the active compound in peppers that keeps things spicy. Many of the health benefits of capsicum sound somewhat mystical, however that doesn’t stop medical researchers, alternative health practitioners, and […]
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Nothing fills the senses (and Nona’s kitchen) with warmth as much as aromatic oregano. Most often associated with Greek and Italian cooking, this spice also boasts several medicinal qualities. For example, oil of oregano has long been used to treat sore throat and respiratory illnesses. Let’s take a look at the health benefits of oregano… […]
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This spice is known for its smoky and earth flavor, but it’s also got some pretty unique health benefits!
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