If there’s one spice that you should try today, it will be paprika.  

Not many people know that bell peppers, the stuff that makes paprika, are far different from chili peppers. Paprika has far more uses than pure chili powder. 

 You’ll discover in this short guide that paprika isn’t just for adding a dash of color, this spice has a surprisingly fantastic flavor profile which we will discuss here.  

Re-Discovering the Power of Paprika 

I often wonder why people didn’t consume paprika like how they use salt and pepper. Then one day I tried buying some paprika powder off the local grocery. I know real paprika when I taste it. That stuff that I bought off the shelf is a far cry from the spice that I love. It ...

The familiar pepper powder we always see in our kitchen has an interesting story. It is the most generously used condiment aside from salt, and yet the most underestimated. In this article, you will discover why your humble white pepper powder is one unique spice.  

White pepper’s story goes back to the start of our modern-world civilization. Back then, its worldwide popularity gave rise to high demand for its trade and exploration.  

Our forefathers recognized white pepper’s healing qualities and used it for some diseases. This spice is so valuable that white peppercorns were even used to pay off taxes. In some places, it is also used in place of currency. People pay their rent, dowries and sometimes even their ransom not ...

Ground cayenne peppers are the hottest thing in your spice cupboard. And not only can it pack a punch, but it can also kick out some pounds. Let’s talk about why you need to eat more of this heavyweight spice. 

Where does cayenne pepper come from? 

Cayenne pepper belongs to the nightshade family closely related to jalapenos and bell pepper. Aside from being a favorite spice, cayenne is also a herbal remedy for a couple of health conditions.  

 

Cayenne Pepper Health Benefits 

Cayenne came from the hottest kind of red-hot chili peppers. But aside from its spicy taste, cayenne peppers pack a punch health-wise. Here are some of the benefits of ground cayenne pepper: 

1. Managing Weight 

More and more natural weight los...

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...