antioxidants, dietary fiber, foods that boost mood, gut-brain axis, mental health, mood enhancement, nutritional psychiatry, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, selenium

Nourish Your Mind: Foods That Boost Mood and Mental Health

Traditionally, scientists have focused on the impact of food on physical health. However, in recent years, the scientific community has started looking at the relationship between people’s guts and mental health in response to the global rise in stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. Can what you eat influence your physiology, brain structure, and behavior? Surprisingly, ...

Nathan Machoka

An assortment of healthy foods for the brain.

Banana Bliss: Health Benefits Across Ripeness Stages

Bananas are among the most popular fruits worldwide, loved for their convenience, taste, and nutritional value. But did you know that bananas’ health benefits vary depending on their ripeness? In this article, you will explore bananas’ different ripeness stages and delve into their specific health benefits.  Identifying banana ripeness Identifying the ripeness of a banana ...

Viena Abdon

Ripe bananas.

Unveiling the Superpowers of Kiwifruit: A Guide to This Nutritional Powerhouse

Kiwifruit, often hailed as the “king of fruits,” “gold in fruit,” and “the vitamin C king,” is a superfruit known for its high nutritional value and low-calorie content. But what are the fruit’s benefits, and how can you maximize its nutritional potential? How do you choose the right fruit, and is there a difference between ...

Max Lu

Kiwi fruit on a plate.

10 Foods to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

There’s an increase in the number of people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 10 percent of people 65 years of age in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease. That number is projected to double in 20 years, and that is an alarming statistic. The risk of you or someone you ...

David Jirard

The omega-9 oils in walnuts make them a great brain food.

Amazing Superfood: Why Black Garlic Is Becoming the New White Garlic

Garlic has been used for ages to flavor different meals, from meats and soups. It has also been used for its health benefits and medicinal purposes. The use of garlic can be dated back to ancient India, China, Greece, Rome, and Egypt.  Over time, a trending variation of white garlic has emerged, boasting robust health ...

Nathan Machoka

Black garlic.

The Health Benefits of Black Fungus: Nature’s Aspirin

With the serious environmental pollution in modern society, detoxification has become a hot topic in health care. Notably, black fungus (also known as wood ear or cloud ear fungus) stands out for its remarkable health benefits. Renowned as the “aspirin of the food world,” it boasts a variety of advantages, including beautifying the skin, detoxifying ...

Mikel Davis

Black fungus salad with soy sauce and horseradish.

Lupin Coffee: The Ancient, Caffeine-Free Alternative to Traditional Brews

The world has long been enamored with coffee, with over a billion consumers and approximately 2 billion cups consumed daily. Yet not everyone can indulge in the conventional coffee experience due to allergies, intolerances, or adverse reactions like palpitations, headaches, indigestion, and heartburn. Enter lupin coffee, a promising caffeine-free alternative growing in popularity for those ...

Nathan Machoka

A cup of lupin coffee.

The Top 8 Superfoods

“Superfoods” are foods considered to be beneficial to our health. Among the superfoods that made it to the 2023 list by Good Housekeeping, many of them are popular and familiar to us, such as coffee, dark chocolate, legumes, ginger, and berries. 8 top superfoods 1. Fermented foods According to Registered Dietitian Stefani Sassos, Deputy Director of ...

Mikel Davis

Various colorful superfoods such as acai powder, turmeric, matcha green tea, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, dried goji berries, cape gooseberries, raw cocoa, hemp seeds, and others in bowls on a marble surface with blocks spelling the words "super foods."

Ghee and Its Health Benefits: The Golden Superfood of Indian Cuisine

Have you ever wondered why ghee, a staple of Indian cuisine, has been utilized for thousands of years as a healing superfood? This golden elixir, celebrated in both culinary and medicinal traditions, is packed with nutrients and healthy fats that can work wonders for your body and brain. Discover how incorporating just one or two ...

Viena Abdon

Clay pot with a spoon, both filled with ghee.

Healthy Foods That Promote a Sunless Natural Tan

Sun-kissed skin has long been a symbol of health, vitality, and a leisurely lifestyle. However, with the well-known risks of suntanning and skin damage associated with tanning beds, it’s clear that these traditional methods may put your health at risk. Spray tans or lotions might seem like the best alternatives, but are they really? Could ...

Nathan Machoka

Woman with sunscreen dabbed on her leg.