Seven reasons to consume mushrooms regularly
Edible mushrooms have been treasured as not only as culinary delicacies, but also medicine since ancient times. Warriors in ancient Greece took mushrooms to gain strength for battle; to the …
Iron deficiency anaemia and vegetarian diet
Iron is an essential nutrient that the human body cannot do without. It is needed by the body to synthesize haemoglobin (red blood cell) as well as myoglobin (iron-binding protein …
Silicon builds strong bones
Public awareness of osteoporosis has increased over the years. Many people are now aware that calcium is the essential nutrient for building strong bone and vitamin D is needed for …
Complete proteins from plant-based sources
The most commonly known sources of proteins for vegetarians, especially for vegans who avoid all animal-based foods, including eggs and dairy, are legumes like beans and peas. However, legumes are …
Virgin coconut oil: Potential health benefits and controversies
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is growing in popularity. It can now be found on the shelves of most health food stores and in the health foods section of major supermarkets. …
Zinc – The element of good health
Are you feeling tired, low mood, loss of appetite, indigestion, and catch a cold easily? Chances are, your body may be low in zinc. Zinc is such a critical element …
Protecting the kidney function with alkaline foods
Human kidneys are extremely hardworking. They are water filtering plants in the body that work non-stop for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help the body to …
Pap smear, HPV, and natural approach to prevent cervical cancer
I received an email from a friend who became worried after getting an “abnormal” Pap smear screening result. It can be a fearful moment reading report show medical terms such …
Soy is GOOD for breast cancer patients
Many breast cancer patients were advised by their oncologist to avoid soy foods and products. This has severely restricted the sources of protein for anyone who is considering a plant-based …
Surviving cancer, five years on…
It has been five years since my wife was first diagnosed with breast cancer. We are glad that her latest PET scan (completed earlier this month) continues to show no …