Nutrition

Ginger: The Universal Medicine

By Sabrena Salahudeen This spicy root vegetable, also known as a rhizome, is considered in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, to be the universal medicine in all ancient prescriptions. Ginger is found in all tropical and sub tropical environments throughout the world. This natural stimulant is used medicinally for digestion, circulation, nervous system and respiratory system. As a complete cleanser…
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Papaya: Good for Asthma, Coughs and Indigestion

By Sabrena Salahudeen Papaya, or pawpaw, is native to Central America. Throughout the migration of this succulent plant, papaya leaves were used to wrap tough meat in order to soften it. Papaya seeds are renowned for killing off intestinal and parasitic worms. The peppery papaya seeds, once sun dried, act as a substitute for black pepper. Within Chinese medicine, papaya is known for its warming…
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Cherry: A Healing Fruit

By Sabrena Salahudeen Cherries – a relative of the plum family – are an extremely healing and juicy fruit that contain medicinal, nutritional and culinary benefits. Bing and Lambert cherries are the most commonly eaten. Availability begins early June until late July. However picking too early might cause a nasty surprise as certain cherry fruit fly larvae that nest within the fruit cause these…
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Thyme: An Excellent Source of Iron and Calcium

By Sabrena Salahudeen This herb, whether fresh or dried, is a must-have in every kitchen. Not only does it lend a delicate scent, it packs a punch as an excellent source of iron, manganese, vitamin K, and a good source of calcium and dietary fiber. The volatile oil, thymol, is known for protecting all cell membranes from damage, especially the cell membranes within the brain, kidneys and heart…
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Avocado: The Perfect Fruit

By Sabrena Salahudeen The health community considers avocados to be the perfect food. Although native to Central and South America since the 17th century, the avocado is cultivated worldwide in tropical and subtropical countries. This creamy rich fruit has the perfect ratio of proteins, good carbohydrates and good fats.  Healthy Benefits Oleic acid found in avocados help lower LDL cholesterol and…
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Alfalfa: The Great Equalizer

By Sabrena Salahudeen Alfalfa is the great equalizer, for holistic and hormonal balance. Touted as a “super food”, this highly prized mineral food contains a large amount of chlorophyll, which acts as an internal deodorizer and body cleaner. With grass roots stretching over 100 ft. into the earth, alfalfa absorbs all minerals, rare trace elements, eight essential amino acids and all known…
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Pineapple: The Symbol of Hospitality

By Sabrena Salahudeen This household symbol of hospitality has many medicinal effects on the body. Although it has a cooling effect on the body, the bromelain enzyme it contains helps to aid digestion of starches and protein. What many people aren’t aware of, is its ability to destroy intestinal parasites and assimilate foreign germs in our respiratory tissues when eaten raw on its own. Raw…
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