Spinach is proven to be an excellent source for a long list conventional nutrients. These include vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), folic acid, niacin, vitamin C, vitamin E, and the bone-building vitamin, vitamin K1.
Known to the Nahuatl-speaking people of Mexico as xicamatl, the jicama, or Mexican turnip, is a member of a group of plants known by the peculiar designation, yam beans. Jicama is actually a member of the Bean Family, and produces bean pods that look something like lima beans, but it’s the root of the plant that is most commonly consumed
The chemical that gives both cilantro (the leaf) and coriander (the seed) their distinctive, mildly citrusy flavour is a compound called 2-dodecenal. It also appears, oddly enough, in chicken fat, dairy products, the secretions of a millipede called Rhinocricus insulates, and in the essential oils of lemon and orange peel.
Cauliflowers come in a number of different shapes, sizes, and colours. There is the familiar white cauliflower, but there are also purple and orange cauliflowers too, as well as a green cauliflower, sometimes marketed as Romanesco broccoli.
Brussels sprouts aren’t just members of the Cabbage Family. These leafy green vegetables are actually little cabbages that grow on a stalk. Like all the other related cabbages, Brussels sprouts are a great source of many nutrients.
Wheat, meat & dairy… This article looks at some problems we can expect from consuming these products.
This article looks at a range of other products that you may need to limit in your Paleo diet.
Our bodies contain bacteria, a lot of them. Many are there to help out with digestion and fighting infection, no more so than in the gut.
Our ancestors undoubtedly ate meat, but this article looks at why you shouldn’t just assume meat is a healthy part of the diet.
Diet sodas may not have the calories of traditional sugary sodas, but they do contain substances that can cause health problems.
Our palaeolithic ancestors probaby didn’t farm dairy herds. This article looks at why dairy may not be a healthy option for Paleo diet followers.
Once thought to be poisonous, this fragrant herb is commonly used in cooking and salads, and is packed with nutrients, providing a wealth of health benefits.
Packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, beets are an excellent addition to the diet.
