Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that has a sweet and acid taste and provides many health benefits. It’s a good source of flavonoids, fiber, vitamin C, folic acid and potassium. The most popular varieties of grapefruit are pink, white and red. The pink and red have a sweeter taste than the white one. Other than [...]
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Pears are a great source of soluble fiber, vitamin C, B2 and E, copper and potassium. This fruit is good for people who suffer from diabetes as it helps to control blood sugar levels. There are different types of pears that vary in size, shape and color. The most popular are Anjou, Bartlett, Comice and [...]
Hemorrhoid pain relief does not come easy. Acute pain, such as hemorrhoid pain, is disabling and makes most people irrational; sufferers struggle to take care of their bodies through the pain. On top of this, hemorrhoid pain relief isn’t simple—it’s difficult to achieve, as those of you who have suffered from painful hemorrhoids know. Because [...]
Summer squash belongs to the gourd family and is available all year round, but its peak season is between May and July. Due to its high water and carotene content it helps to prevent dehydratation and the damaging effects of the sun. There are some varieties of summer squash, which include zucchini, pattypan squash and [...]
Brussels sprouts are part of the cabbage family. They are usually green but some of them tend to turn red. Brussels sprouts contain a good source of folic acid, vitamin C and K, fiber and potassium. 1 cup (100 grams) of Brussels sprouts contains 65 calories, 6.4 grams of fiber and 5.64 grams of protein. [...]
Corn is a complex carbohydrate, a good source of essential fatty acids and fiber. One Cup (100 grams) of corn provides 86 calories, 2.0 grams of fiber and 3.7 grams of protein. It is also rich in folate, which is good for pregnant women as it helps to generate new cells and is known to [...]
Snap peas are also known as snow peas or sugar snap peas. Usually they are available in spring and winter. This vegetable belongs to legume family and it is rich in iron, magnesium and calcium. It’s also a good source of vitamin C and A, riboflavin, niacin and potassium. Snap peas are low in calories [...]
Broccoli is part of the cabbage family and provides different tastes and textures, from soft and flowery florets to crunchy stem and stalk. Although this vegetable is low in calories, it is one of the most nutritious vegetables. Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, K and A, folic acid and fiber. 1 cup of chopped [...]
As I promised in my previous entry I will share with you some simple sauce recipes you can make at home. Always keep in mind that when eating spicy foods, you must be hydrated and always include vegetables or salad. The first sauce we make can be used as a sauce for tacos. We boil [...]
There are a lot of bad things about having a hemorrhoid flare-up. Immobility, lack of appetite, moodiness and the worst — PAIN. The last thing you’d want to do during a hemorrhoid flare-up is to cook and since it is so important to eat well during hemorrhoid inflammation, I’ve done research on frozen meals that [...]