Category: Nutrition
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Olive Oil – Benefits, Uses, Nutrition, Types and Ways to use
What comes to your mind when you think of Mediterranean Cuisine? Well, the top thing for sure, will be Olives, pita bread and the wines! These are the most popular food items known to Mediterranean cuisine. Ancient Greeks and Romans used olive oil too. It is made by pressing whole olives to extract oil from…
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Walnuts – Benefits, Nutrition, Uses, and More
People often tout walnuts as the ‘brain food’ because they resemble one. Several studies prove that consuming walnuts regularly improves brain function. Walnuts are easy to add to the diet, and they are very rich in nutritional content. They are rich in vitamins and minerals like potassium, iron, zinc, and magnesium. These tree nuts have…
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Is Popcorn a Healthy and Nutritious Movie Snack?
Freshly-made popcorn is among the most gratifying snacks around. Doesn’t it immediately set in movie night vibes? Popcorn’s popularity has soared recently, with manufacturers marketing it as a healthier alternative to treats like chips or chocolates. Is this health halo, however, any true? Popcorn is an excellent snack for individuals trying to eat healthily. It…
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Everything You Should Know About Pili Nuts
Pili nuts are fruits from a Pili tree. As mentioned in the journal, these are tall trees cultivated in the Philippines for these nuts. Its shape is like a teardrop. They look like smaller versions of avocados. They are dark in colour and crunchy in texture. These nuts have a size of around 1-3 inches.…
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Wontons: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Wontons (Wantans or Wuntuns) are a quintessential type of Chinese dumpling available in different forms like steamed, deep-fried, or combined with wonton soup. They usually contain meat, pork, shrimp, poultry, or vegetables like Chinese cabbage and spinach. The filling gets covered in a thin layer of a sheet made with wheat flour, wheat glute water,…