Wild Sources of Fat and Oil Paleobotanical evidence shows that hazelnuts (Cornus avellana), which contain up to 60 percent fat, served as a vital source of oil (so much so that it was even possible to pay taxes with them through…
Phytochemicals, also known as plant pigments because of their diversity of colors, are biologically active compounds present in plants. They are also called protective plant chemicals thanks to their effects. Many of them are beneficial to human health in a…
Tasty raw soups, no-bake cakes and the best biscuits. Delicacies from a raw-food kitchen are sure to surprise you with their exquisite flavors. And they will cleanse your body too!
We wear it to protect ourselves. Sunblock shields our skin from harmful UVA and UVB radiation, lessening our risk of developing skin cancer. But could what we use to protect ourselves actually contain chemicals that cause us harm?
The structure of protein is similar to that of a house, in that it is composed of various building materials. The most important part of the protein structure consists of amino acids that are necessary for the human body.
Vitamins and minerals are essential for us humans. Let us create a detailed database of them in order to know what can help us in case we fall ill and from what sources we can replace our bodies’ deficiencies.
We find fiber in our daily diet in substances that are not digested or absorbed by the small intestines, primarily carbohydrates and similar materials. Why is fiber so important for the human body?
This species of plant has been used for about three centuries, but in that relatively short period of time it has become a valuable tonic. It is used as a ginseng substitute and is often called the poor man’s ginseng.
We are proud that My Herbs magazine recently hit the shelves of stores such as Whole Foods Market and Barnes & Noble in the United States and Canada. However, sometimes you need to search for it, like we did last week in Hadley,…
Yarrow – Achillea millefolium Yarrow is a very well known plant because it is quite distinctive and grows virtually everywhere. Its white flowers are eye-catching, and an herb such as this is difficult to overlook. Its Latin name is owed…