Hani also introduced me to his kids – his Nubian goats’ offspring, that is. I visited a few weeks after they were born. The front yard had been transformed into a goats’ playground, as the young kids bounced, leaped, trotted, skipped and climbed on top of anything. They were in con...
The number of polyphenols in food can vary depending on what type of food it is, where the food is grown, how it is farmed and transported, how ripe it is, and how it is cooked or prepared. Many of the health benefits associated with polyphenols are related to their role as antioxidant...
Ever wondered what makes tomatoes so red, or guavas and watermelon so pink? The secret ingredient is lycopene, and it has a lot of great health benefits. What is Lycopene? The phytochemical Lycopene is a member of the carotenoid family and a valuable antioxidant. [1] Carotenoids are a clas...
Beta-carotene and lycopene are not the same, but they both possess common properties. Lycopene is also responsible for the red color seen in tomatoes. However, not all fruits and vegetables, which are red in color contain the antioxidant lycopene. In the United States, lycopene has been approv...
So naturally, making sure that you get enough of this vitamin can help with overall sperm health. A Notes on Zinc and Folic Acid Foods containing zinc and folic acid are thought to be amongst foods good for sperm. The reason for this is that in vitro, zinc is essential for sperm ...
Carotenoids are plant pigments responsible for bright red, yellow and orange hues. People who eat foods containing carotenoids get protective health benefits.
I also make banana smoothies, once the fruit has gotten extremely ripe. I blend a banana with a few scoops of vanilla yogurt and some milk, and it makes a delicious smoothie. I don't even have to add sugar, because ripe bananas are very sweet, and the yogurt is also sweetened. ...