Blackcurrants help the liver - according to experts from the University of Turku, Finland, people who regularly consume blackcurrants significantly decrease the enzyme ALAT (alanine aminotransferase), which is detrimental to the liver.
Added to tea or eaten on its own, honey alleviates sore throat, aids against dry cough. Let us present you 2 recipes that can help especially if you've been terribly sick and have a weakened immunity.
A lesser-known fact is that oranges contain vitamins В, Р, Е, К, carotene and calcium, the majority of which is found in the crust. An orange rind also contains more than 60 types of flavonoids and over 170 different kinds of phytonutrients.
Coconuts are good for the heart, strengthen the immune system, help against allergies, provide great care for the skin and hair. Coconuts can be used to make milk, coconut oil and coconut water.
It became evident that the culprit for French long life is their favorite delicacy - Roquefort cheese. They call it the king of all cheeses - a very accurate description of the delicacy that extends life.
The spicy ingredient found in black pepper that makes us sneeze also helps weight loss, a study shows. Black pepper successfully combats the excess fat in the body and prevents the accumulation of new fat.
Black elder has a diuretic and laxative effect - remedies from the herb are taken for constipation and lazy bowels. For such cases, it is recommended to make a marmalade from the fruits of black elder and to take it several times a day - 1 tsp each time.
George Prior set a goal of drinking 10 cans of Coca-Cola every day for 30 days. This, as expected, had a disastrous effect on his body. For the period of one month, he gained 23 pounds and his blood pressure shot up to the dangerous 145/96.
A new study has shown one of the benefits of eating popcorn. It turns out that it's healthy for the blood vessels, digestion and protects against cancer.
There are about 3 weeks left until the end of the Nativity Fast and scientific studies have shown that adhering to this food diet has beneficial effects on blood pressure, making fasting suitable for people with high cholesterol.
It does not matter whether a person drinks 3 shots of vodka or 1 glass of wine because in both cases we harm our bodies. This is Duncan Selbie's position, who is the Chief Executive of Public Health England.