Category: superfood

The Benefits of Superfood, Onion: How to Maximize Its Full Potential

Onion, a world-class superfood, is versatile in various cuisines and offers valuable health benefits. It can aid in weight loss, lower blood sugar, and help prevent cancer and dementia. Onions are a great source of nutrients such as folate, calcium, iron, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium. Additionally, they are low in calories…


Top 10 Superfoods of 2023 as Recommended by Nutritionists

Superfoods are foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. They offer numerous health benefits for the human body, including strengthening the immune system and helping to prevent disease. Amy Fischer, a registered dietitian from the United States, has recently shared on Good Housekeeping’s website her list of the top 10 superfoods: 1. Fermented Foods  Fermented…


Ancient Himalayan Superfood Now Being Cultivated in US

Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (HTB), known for its healing powers since ancient times, is now being cultivated in the United States. Deemed as a superfood due to its immense nutritional value, its unique healing compounds derive from the harsh conditions in which it was originally grown. From its ancient origins in the tartan district of the…


Liver: The Forgotten Superfood

Up to World War II, most Americans ate liver regularly; doctors told moms to prepare liver for their families once a week, particularly to prevent anemia. Last week, we discussed how Dr. Weston A. Price toured many cultures around the world with a focus on so-called “primitive” people who lived largely by hunting and gathering….


Zucchini: The Superfood Growing in Your Garden

The zucchini is an underestimated nutritional treasure. The peak harvesting season for this delicious member of the gourd family in the Northern Hemisphere is from May to August. When harvested correctly, zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is dark green and has firm fruit. Although most people think of it as a summer vegetable, it is, indeed, a…


Science Loves This Superfood, So Why Aren’t You Eating It?

The story of amaranth is one of tenacity. The name comes from the Greek word amarantos—meaning “the immortal” or “the never fading”—a reference to a vibrant red flower head which maintains its color even after it’s dried. Amaranth was once a staple crop of the Toltec, Maya, and other Mesoamerican civilizations. For the Aztecs, this…