Turkish Beans Apple Orchard Cranberry Beans 2 cups freshly shelled cranberry beans 1 large red or white onion, chopped 3 (or more) cloves garlic, minced 1 large tomato, chopped 1/2 cup good extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon roughly ground dried Turkish chili (optional) 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped 1 cup plain whole-milk … Continue reading »
Funnel seed: Essential Oils Bones and Joints, Gout. Digestive system. Abdominal pain, colic, nausea and vomiting (including morning sickness). Fennel seeds are gently tonic and diuretic. The have an oestrogen-like effect and can help to regulate menstruation. The main medicinal use of fennel seeds is for digestive problems, such as poos appetite and digestion, bloating, … Continue reading »
Fast food is depressing “Eating junk food has a negative effect on mental health, making those who consume it regularly feel depressed,” said The Daily Telegraph. The news is based on a Spanish study that looked at how 9,000 people’s consumption of fast food and baked goods, such as pies and pastries, related to their … Continue reading »
Some takeaway pizzas are saltier than the Atlantic Ocean, say health campaigners concerned about the amount of salt we eat. Several newspapers have reported on the high levels of salt in pizzas from both takeaway outlets and supermarkets. Some of the pizzas contained more than 10g of salt, which is more than an entire day’s … Continue reading »
Fruit and vegetables are not only nutritious but could also make you “cuter”, according to the Daily Mail. Apparently, eating more foods such as carrots, broccoli, squash and spinach enhances attractiveness and gives the skin a healthy glow within six weeks. These rather fruity claims are based on a small experimental study that investigated whether … Continue reading »
Grapefruit and oranges “appear to protect against having a ‘brain attack’”, the Daily Mail has reported. The Mail says that these and other citrus fruits can protect the brain from stroke due to their antioxidant content. The research behind this story involved almost 70,000 women taking part in the Nurses’ Health Study. They were asked … Continue reading »
For many people with incontinence, the following self-help tips and lifestyle changes are enough to relieve symptoms. 1. Daily pelvic floor exercises These can be really effective at reducing leakage, but it’s important to do the exercises properly. Find out how to do pelvic floor exercises. You may have to do these exercises for three months before you … Continue reading »
