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I have covered sesame seed oil previously on Natural Oils for Hair and Health. It’s an excellent oil for greying hair as well as protecting the hair from the sun’s UV rays. You can read the previous article about sesame seed oil at How to Control Greying Hair with Sesame …
Cilantro aka coriander is a versatile herb from the same family as parsley. It can be found in most regions of the world. The leaves as well as the seeds are traditionally used in cooking and have a distinctive aroma, which is pleasing to the senses. My love for cilantro is …
This is a continuation of The Best Herbal Oils for Hair, Cooking & Aromatherapy. Each article is linked back to on that post so I suggest bookmarking it. The basil is a herb from the mint family. It’s a fragrant herb with a pleasant, pungent smell and is a staple …
My fitness challenge took a blow last week when I came down with flu that was bad enough to keep me in bed for a week! That’s got to be the first time that has happened to me in my life. I suspect it was related to a dust-filled environment …
Smoothies are a blend of raw fruits and vegetables. The possibilities are endless and they usually include additives like water, ice cubes, milk, honey, nuts, seeds, supplements, and powders. Smoothies can be used as individual meals in a weight loss regimen or can be consumed after an intense workout program. …
My obsession with green food and salads has grown over the last few months since I commenced my fitness challenge. I’ve discovered there are so many different kinds of healthy vegetables, herbs, and fruits out there that you can combine in a lot of ways for health and fitness. These …
Butter is the primary reason why baked goods turn out fluffy and nice. Without butter or an inadequate amount of butter, baked goods turn out dry and unappetizing. I’m sure we’ve all tasted baked goods like that at one time or the other. Butter is a vital ingredient in baking. However, …
I began a health and fitness challenge at the beginning of this year after falling off the wagon late last year. I’m a big fan of Beachbody videos and started the year with Shaun T’s Focus T25. I have only a few days left on this fabulous workout program. At …
Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad made from various edible herbs grown locally. It’s a fast and easy dish that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is around 200 calories for a side serving. Traditionally, it’s served as part of a mezze but it can be a …
Herbs are plants used for flavouring food, in medicines, perfumes and spices. I’ve recently started getting more interested in herbs and have incorporated a wide variety of herbs in my diet this year with outstanding results. They are usually leafy green and used either fresh or dried. I prefer the fresh …
Why you should add pine nuts to your diet now was discussed in a previous article. I covered the health benefits of pine nuts and pine nuts nutrition. However, did you know oil is also derived from the seeds of the pine tree? This cold pressed oil is known as pine …