by Marie Harger | Tis the season to overeat! In October the stores you shop have officially entered into the holiday swing of things; our eyes are constantly bombarded by over abundance. Your work, home, school, neighbors and friends and family are displaying lots of treats and delicious foods for you to eat and it all starts with going through your kids trick or treat bag and picking out the goodies you like. Often the result of eating too much is indigestion. Indigestion has many … [Read more...]
Cumin
Written by Brittany Russell An aromatic spice with a distinctive bitter flavor and strong, warm aroma due to its abundant oil content, cumin is the small dried fruit of an annual plant in the parsley family. Superstition during the Middle Ages cited that cumin kept chickens and lovers from wandering. It was also believed that a happy life awaited the bride and groom who carried cumin seed throughout the wedding ceremony. Today, cumin is a wonderful component in a variety of cooking and … [Read more...]
Fast Relief For Indigestion
By Jamie Agee Once again, you’re the first to have cleaned your plate. You sit, hands on your stomach, moaning and groaning about how full you feel. If this sounds familiar, then chances are you’re no stranger to the effects of indigestion following a good-sized feast. Four in 10 adults suffer from indigestion, which is most often brought on by overeating or eating too fast without chewing. But slow eaters aren’t in the clear either. Indigestion also can be brought on by food allergies, … [Read more...]
Ginger
By Erina Fischer | A popular addition to sweet and spicy dishes, ginger (zingiber officinale) is a spice native to China and India, with use documented as far back as 650 A.D. Referenced in the writings of Confucius, ginger has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and has been popular in Western Europe since the 9th century. The medicinal benefits of ginger are endless and it is a must-have staple for every kitchen. Ginger acts as a wonderful digestive aid by increasing saliva … [Read more...]
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES: Link Between Health and Digestion
Many people are being advised these days to consume various supplements, herbs, and vitamins as well as maintaining a healthy diet. What people are not being advised about is ensuring that those same supplements, herbs, vitamins and foods are being digested and absorbed by the body. Nutritional experts have long debated whether we digest completely and equally. Genetics, diet, lifestyle, processed foods and a toxic environment can all affect and compromise digestion. This can lead to a … [Read more...]
Red Yeast Rice
Red yeast rice is the product of rice that has been fermented by the red yeast, Monascus purpureus. It has been used by the Chinese for centuries as a food, food preservative, food colorant (it is what makes the Peking duck red), spice, and as an ingredient in rice wine. It also has been used medicinally in China for over 1,000 years. Red yeast rice was described in an ancient Chinese list of drugs as useful for improving blood circulation and for alleviating indigestion and diarrhea. More … [Read more...]
