Before there were space wars, there was "Spice Wars."  

Back during the colonial times, someone who has enough nutmeg seeds is said to be set for life. It is so valuable that wars were waged, lives were lost, and huge deals were exchanged on the island where it originally grew. Now, a thousand years has already passed and nutmeg is still a precious spice the world over.  

What's the origin of nutmeg? 

The nutmeg seed is a native of Indonesia, also known as the Moluccas or as the "Spice Islands." Growing in tropical climate, nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) trees can reach up to seventy feet.  

Aside from nutmeg's aroma, it's treasured by royals and merchants due to its healing properties. Medieval people revered nu...

In this world full of artificial flavors and colors, who would have thought eating healthy could be as delicious?  

Paprika, whether sweet, smoked, or spicy, adds color and taste to every dish that it touches.  

Amateur cooks might say that color and a touch of spice aren’t that important. But people who genuinely know their food appreciate paprika as a daily spice. If you love great food, this spice won’t sit idle in your cupboard. You will use it again and again. That’s because it goes with every meal and with every recipe. Paprika turns an ordinary dish into something festive, be it a simple egg dish, marinade, stew, salad, chili, or garnish.  

What’s in a paprika spice powder? 

Paprika is a well-loved spice wor...

Believe it or not, rice is an excellent source of protein. Yes, you heard that right. Rice protein powder is healthy for you, and more and more people discover its goodness each day.  

Not many grains can pass the gold standard as well as rice – gluten-free, hypoallergenic, GMO-free, easy to digest, excellent fiber content and tastes great. That’s the reason why rice is the staple for most Asian countries for centuries. And not surprisingly, Asian people are also the leanest people in the world – despite their large intake of rice per meal. Let’s talk about how you can take advantage of rice protein powder for your fitness and health goals.  

What is rice protein? 

Rice protein powder is created by separating rice’...

What should you take to feel fuller longer? What should you consume to control hunger? Is it the famous weight loss supplement? Or perhaps the latest fad diet? No, definitely no!  

It takes just one superfood to curb your hunger and to control your weight. Chia seeds might not be everyone’s cup of tea but the majority of those who regularly consume it can attest to its appetite control effect.  

Will chia seeds help me lose weight? 

Chia seeds is native to Mexico and is a member of the mint family. They look like grayish black grains but they were actually seeds.  

Two heaping tablespoons of chia seeds soaked for an hour in water already contain half your daily dose of fiber. And diets rich in fiber controls appetite, m...

Imagine reaching your menopausal years with less hot flushes, mood swings and signs of aging than most women your age.  

Imagine sleeping better and waking up with a burst of energy like how you felt at age twenty. You get busy and barely slow down. You have enough energy for work and play. Get all these benefits and more with maca root powder. 

If you’re a middle-age woman, you should know about maca root. This is nature’s gift for women’s health.  

People from Latin America consumed maca root (also called as Peruvian ginseng) as a natural remedy for a variety of conditions. Maca root has a lot of benefits but for this article, let’s talk about how this adaptogen herb helps with women’s health.  

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Has anyone noticed that more and more health foods nowadays contain linseeds? Cookies, oatmeal, cereal, vegan muffins, gluten-free granola, and even pancakes – this superfood seed is truly everywhere! Let’s talk about why health buffs and vegans alike love to put linseeds on everything.  

Some people call this golden seed as linseeds; some call them flaxseeds. Either way, they are the same because this is just one plant we are talking about here. In general, American people call it flaxseeds. But everywhere else, these seeds are called either linseeds or flaxseeds. Now that we get that out of the way let’s talk about why this humble seed is good for you.  

Why should you eat linseeds/flaxseeds? 

1. Linseeds makes you s...