I found not too recent but quite interesting news. In January 2009, online journal the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published the results of an extensive study involving brain-imaging (PET scanning). The specialists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory studied the responses of men and women on the feeling of hunger and came to the conclusion that modern gentleman can control their hunger more successfully than ladies do. This interesting experiment can throw a light on why overweight and obesity rates in females are higher, and why it is usually easier for men to put off weight and be in a better shape by controlling food intake. Read the rest of this entry »

These sunny fruits are among the most favorite and most healthy foods of modern healthy life-style followers. Health benefits of apricots include numerous therapeutic properties of this natural remedy, such as its ability to treat constipation, various skin problems, strained muscles, earache, indigestion and many more. Apricots are rich in Vitamins A, B2, B3 and C, as well as with useful natural sugars. The fruit is slightly acidic and more likely suitable for blending than for juicing. It is very low caloric and can provide great amounts of healthy nutrition. Read the rest of this entry »

Bad news for all dedicated tea lovers, like myself. Those, who like drinking black or oolong tea on a regular basis should be careful and limit the consumption of these types of tea to 3-4 small cups a day. A group of Japanese specialists at Toyama Institute of Health in Toyama Prefecture studied chemical content of the most popular tea beverages (which are considered to have a great number of absolutely unique health benefits and therapeutic properties), and came to quite disappointing conclusions. Read the rest of this entry »

Summer squash or zucchini (the fruits of a plant belonging to the species Cucurbita pepo, the same family with pumpkin and marrow squash) is definitely among the most useful and healthiest summer vegetables. We can find fresh zucchini in summer in our markets and grocery stores. Usually, young zucchinis resemble long cucumbers (about 6-8 inches long) in their size and shape. Sometimes zucchinis are sold with a flower as a sign of truly young and fresh vegetables. Summer squash has been cultivated for centuries past. However, zucchinis as young green juicy vegetables that we know and use, appeared in Italy in the nineteenth century. This vegetable is an essential element of traditional French, Italian, Spanish, British, as well as modern Australian, American and Mexican cuisines. Undoubtedly, summer is just the perfect time to enjoy amazing health benefits of zucchini! Read the rest of this entry »

Undoubtedly, roses are among the most beautiful flowers on earth. Gentle and warm climate of Asia became a cradle of these delicate flowers, and the oldest trace of roses goes back to the Paleolithic era, that is about 35 million years ago. Ancient Romans loved roses for their enticing fragrance and tenderness. Anacreon of Greece, an ancient poet write that “..healing rose balm calms the heart that beats in agony“. In many cultures of the Middle East rose is a symbol of love, happiness and friendship. Read the rest of this entry »

It is the last month of summer, but many of us still could not get adapted to hot weather and long days. On this background, nutritionists suggest healthy nutrition as the most effective tool for feeling good in summer. Follow these 7 easy rules for feeling healthy and refreshed even when it is 40 degrees Celsius outside.

Rule No. 1: Do not overeat. Overeating makes our body spend more energy to digest the meals, instead of spending it for other important processes. Besides, overeating increases the risks of having extra weight, that is why it is always better to rise from the table with a light feeling of hunger. Read the rest of this entry »