Food Selection - Chocolate

Chocolate

In chocolate there are a lot of antioxidants that are similar to those found in vegetables and fruit; these are the antioxidants which decrease the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Despite the high fat level in chocolate,...

Food Selection - Spices

Spices do not only elate...

One of the traditions that we have inherited from our ancestors is the use of different spices and herbs in modern cuisine. Housewives use them actively for cooking both special meals and everyday dishes:...

Food Selection - Pumpkin

A Miniature Pharmacy (Pumpkin)

The native land of the pumpkin is the tropic forests of Mexico. According to some this vegetable was known three thousand years ago, and local Indians planted pumpkin plantations in 300 B.C. At least one...

Food Selection - Grapes

Useful Grapes.

No other season can be compared to early autumn in terms of the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables. Grapes should be paid particular attention to among this vitamin diversity. It’s not in vain that doctors compare ...

Food Selection - Pears

Pears

Pears are one of the healthiest treats. Pears are rich in sugar, organic acids, ferments, cellular tissue, tanning, nitric and pectin agents, as well as vitamins C, B1, P, PP, and carotene (provitamin A). Pears usually seem sweeter...

Food Selection - A cucumber

A cucumber

Today we are going to talk about the numerous useful properties of cucumbers.

Cucumbers contain a lot of water -- 96 percent in fact. Cucumber water is rich in biologically active substances, mineral salts and vitamins. ...