digestion, enteric nervous system, health, holistic health, intestines, mental health, second brain, traditional chinese medicine

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.

Stand Tall, Live Strong: Tips on How to Improve Your Posture

Have you ever thought about how sitting or standing can impact your health? Recent studies have shown that posture greatly influences your general well-being. Maintaining good posture has become more critical with how you spend most of your time hunched over screens. Why good posture is important Having good posture is about more than just ...

Haidene Go

A man and woman standing straight.

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.

The Best Time to Eat Ginger

Ginger is not just a well-loved spice, it’s also a powerful superfood. But what’s the best time to eat ginger? And should it be peeled before eating? This guide will show you how to enjoy ginger in a way that nourishes your body without causing harm. 5 fabulous health benefits of ginger Ginger is rich ...

Mikel Davis

Fresh and powdered ginger.

Eating Dark Chocolate Can Surprisingly Lower Your Risk of Chronic Diseases

Dietary fiber is typically associated with vegetables, but dark chocolate, a treasure trove of dietary fiber, challenges this preconceived notion. Foods rich in dietary fiber often bring to mind ingredients like burdock root or sweet potatoes. Yet dark chocolate packs in double the fiber found in equivalent quantities of burdock root and more than five ...

Mikel Davis

Dark chocolate chopped on a wooden board.

8 Incredible Health Benefits of Honey

Honey is one of nature’s true wonder foods. Not only is it a marvelous food, but there are many health benefits of honey, including healing wounds and anti-bacterial properties. Here are 8 health benefits of honey 1. Eases fatigue Honey contains nutrients necessary for neurons in the brain after sleep deprivation. The fructose and glucose can be ...

Raven Montmorency

Honeycomb and jar of honey sitting on a wooden surface.

Food Facts: Star Anise

During my formative years in Germany, star anise was the flavor of choice to add to plum jams that we cooked and preserved for the winter. The spice gave the jam a fragrant, licorice-like fragrance, which we were so fond of. I have kept this family tradition since moving to the United States. I have ...

Armin Auctor