A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
Blueberries are named for their deep blueish-purplish hue. They are delicious, nutritious and contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which are bursting with notable health benefits. Packed with antioxidants and flavonoids, these berries are also high in potassium and vitamin C, making them the top choice of doctors and nutritionists. They are anti-inflammatory and may lower…
Jackfruit is a delicious fruit that is sweet and aromatic. It is rich in vitamin A, C and one of the few fruits that’s high in B vitamins. Jackfruit also contains folate, niacin, riboflavin, potassium, and magnesium. As jackfruit is high in carotenoids (vitamin A), eating jackfruit regularly may help prevent diseases like cancer, heart disease…
A few months ago, my mil bought a soursop from the market. She hardly ever buys soursops. So do I. I didn’t really know how to eat soursop until recently. And now both my eldest daughter and I are hooked on soursops! Guanabana, also known as soursop or graviola, is native to…
Pumpkins can seem spooky in their Jack-o-lantern state, but don’t be fooled as they’re actually one of the most nutritious fruits out there. Most of us typically experience pumpkin at a few very specific times of year — carved into funny faces on front porches at Halloween, and baked into super-sweet pumpkin pie at Christmas or Thanksgiving. But good gourd!…
Mangoes are in peak season now and are selling for a song at most places in where I am living. The kids are the happiest now as the refrigerator is always well stocked with sweet mangoes. They help themselves to the mangoes anytime they wish. Sherilyn loves whizzing up smoothies from mangoes mixed with a…
Despite my best intentions to keep my eating under control during the food-filled year-end holiday recently, the excess cakes, pastries and meaty feasts with friends and family were near impossible to resist. With my parents here to celebrate the year-end festivities and hubby’s birthday with us, we had 3 large meals a day for almost…
Whenever someone in the family has constipation, papaya will be the first thing that pops out in my mind to help them counter constipation. Papayas are very affordable and easily available in our country. Chilled papaya with a squeeze of kafir lime juice tastes incredibly refreshing, especially on a hot and sizzling day. While my…
Mulberries are filled with nutrients that are important for our body, including iron, riboflavin, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, phosphorous, and calcium, as well as a significant amount of dietary fiber and a wide range of organic compounds, including phytonutrients, zea-xanthin, resveratrol, anthocyanins, lutein, and various other polyphenolic compounds. All parts of the plant…
Since a blood test early this year showed that I have very low blood count, I have been consuming red dates and black dates every day. To recap, I have a uterine fibroid (submucosal) that causes me heavy menstruation every month. As a result, I am anemic. My mil would boil a pot of red…
Being an anemia patient, I give priority to fruits and foods rich in iron. One of the fruits high in iron content is the red dragon fruit. Like other fruits, the dragon fruit is low in calories and a good source of essential nutrients you need for good health. Dragon Fruit Fun Facts Dragon…