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Ask most people, and they will tell you that the dirtiest place in a home is the bathroom. Well, there seem to be some misconceptions. To identify germ hot spots in the home, NSF International conducted a study and came up with some surprising results. It turns out that the highest concentration of germs and thus the dirtiest … Read more
Eating breakfast wakes up your digestive system, fuels you up, and gets you ready for the day. It is important for adults but perhaps even more for kids. Children do better in school and have more energy if they start the day with breakfast. We all know that weekdays can get hectic, and we struggle to … Read more
It might take a while to fall in love with the spicy, garlicky, salty kimchi, but it will last forever once it happens. Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish, where each region and season has its own distinct kimchi ingredients and flavors. Kimchi is not only tasty but also very healthy. It is a fermented … Read more
Aronia berry or chokeberry is becoming more and more popular due to its extraordinary health benefits. These small, dark berries are an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamin C. In fact, they have the highest concentration of antioxidants present in any fruit. Studies have shown that Aronia berries improve blood circulation, make blood vessels stronger, and reduce heart disease risk. … Read more
Cardamom is an extremely versatile spice, and due to its strong, unique flavor, it is used all over the world in coffee, desserts, and savory meat and fish recipes. Cardamom is one of the world’s ancient spices native to the forests of India, where it grows wild and from where the first Cardamom recipes originate. The ancient … Read more
If beer is not something that you use for cooking as an ingredient, we totally recommend it to give it a try! Beer adds sugars and rich, earthy flavors to any food. The sugars aren’t sweeter but rather add depth. Beer can be a winning ingredient in a range of great dishes. It adds a … Read more
Moringa oleifera is a small tree native to the Himalayas in northwestern India. It is cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. Most of the plant is edible, from the seeds, pods’ leaves to its flowers. Packed with vitamins and nutrients, Moringa is regarded as the new superfood. The leaves are rich in … Read more
The Global Peace Index (GPI) measures peace according to 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators such as terrorism impact, perception of criminality, and political instability. In 2016 the Institute for Economics and Peace measured the safety and peacefulness of 163 countries. The research shows a growing global inequality in peace. The most peaceful countries are further improving while the least … Read more
Aromatic, pungent, and spicy ginger is perfect in baked goods, candies, Asian dishes, and a very healthy medicinal herb. Ginger has many evidence-based health benefits. It has a broad-spectrum of antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-parasitic properties, to name just several of its more than 40 pharmacological actions. Learn how to grow ginger in your home, … Read more
When it comes to chocolate chip cookies, everyone has their favorite, the one you buy in the mall or perhaps your grandmother’s recipe? This classic American cookie is a treat no matter what the age or occasion. How could we go without those delicious chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges, a chewy and squidgy interior, and the … Read more