(Natural News) Cardamom is a potent spice used in cooking and traditional medicine. It is a staple ingredient in Middle Eastern, Indian and Swedish cuisines, where it’s used in both sweet and savory dishes for its distinctive flavor. People commonly add cardamom to curries, desserts and meat dishes, as well as beverages like chai tea and coffee. […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease today. Fatty liver is commonly caused by excessive alcohol intake. However, as its name implies, NAFLD can develop with little to no alcohol consumption. New research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggested that people with NAFLD may benefit […]

(Natural News) Cooking with various herbs and spices produces tasty dishes that also offer many health benefits. Here are 12 healing ingredients that you need in your kitchen. Black pepper According to the Indian system of medicine called Ayurveda, black pepper’s pungency and heat can help metabolize food as you digest it in your body. Additionally, […]

(Natural News) If you have just started to learn how to cook, the rows upon rows of spices at the supermarket might be a little overwhelming. Each spice has a unique flavor that makes every dish taste a lot better. Not only that, but many spices offer health benefits, too. Beginner-friendly spices Some spices may […]

(Natural News) Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) are full of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, making them the perfect ingredients for this nutritious breakfast. Berry chia pudding also contains blackberries that boost your brain health. The recipe was developed by Ella Mills Woodward, founder of Deliciously Ella and author of the cookbook “Deliciously Ella: The Plant-Based Cookbook.” Berry chia pudding […]

(Natural News) For most Americans, drinking coffee is part of a daily routine – in part, because it keeps them awake for the rest of the day. However, researchers suggest adding cardamom to your cup of joe to transform it into a beverage that’s full of antioxidants. The study, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, indicated […]

(Natural News) If you’re considering expanding your spice rack, you may want to reserve a slot for cardamom. This ancient spice grows wild in the forests of southern India, where it’s been used in a variety of ways throughout the centuries. Amateur and professional cooks have used cardamom to add sweetness and spiciness to their […]

(Natural News) Cardamom – already hailed as the queen of spice – has a lot of things going for it. It’s widely known for its antioxidant and anti-cancer activity, but a proposed randomized control trial (RCT) could very well validate its anti-diabetic properties as well. The proposed clinical trial, which was published in BMC Complementary and […]