The kiwi fruit is native to China, and kiwis were known to the Chinese as Yang Tao. The kiwi fruit was first introduced to New Zealand from China by missionaries early in the 20th century and the first commercial plantings of kiwi took place several decades later. Kiwi fruits are also known as Chinese gooseberries, … Read more
For as many years as there have been people, there have been people who enjoyed the healthful benefits and great taste of salmon. From the countries of Scandinavia and Russia to the United States and Europe, salmon is both a tasty treat and a staple of the diet. While salmon are found swimming in many … Read more
The goji berry is native to the Himalayans, and it grows well in this harsh environment. The natives of the Himalayan region were among the first to discover the important health benefits of this important food. The goji berry has long enjoyed an honored place in the world of Oriental medicine, and it has been … Read more
Orange trees grow in tropical locations around the world but they are best known in the southern and western parts of the United States. In the U.S., oranges are big business in Florida and California, as well as in Georgia and other southern states. Major benefits of oranges in the diet Oranges and other foods … Read more
The pomegranate fruit is common throughout the countries of the Middle East, in Iran and in India, and the pomegranate has long played a role not only in the cuisine but also in the medicine of those traditional cultures. The pomegranate fruit has long been used in traditional folk medicine, and it has played a … Read more
Salmon Salad is easy to make, especially for people with fatty liver damages. Read on to learn the recipe! Yield: 2 Servings Total Time: 15 Minutes Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients 7 ounces wild caught salmon fillets, skinned 7 ounces broccoli 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 spring onions, thinly … Read more
Sushi is a Japanese dish of prepared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanying a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. Here we will use some superfoods. Yields: 4 Rolls Total Time: 35 Minutes Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes Ingredients Sushi 4 Nori sheets 4 asparagus spears, … Read more
The fact that boswellia is also known as Indian frankincense provides an important clue to its origin, and in fact boswellia is native to the Indian subcontinent. Boswellia is derived from the boswellia serrata tree, which grows wild in the hills of the Indian subcontinent. Indian healers have long used this “Indian frankincense” to treat … Read more
Flax seeds and flaxseed oil has been known throughout history. While flaxseed oil first originated in ancient Mesopotamia, but flax seeds have been known since the Stone Age. The ancient Greeks were among the first to use the flax seed in cooking, and both the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans prized the flax seed … Read more
The superfood known as spirulina has been eaten for centuries and indigenous people have long known of the many health benefits imparted by this ancient algae. Modern medicine, however, has been much slower to embrace this valuable foodstuff, and scientific research into the health effects of spirulina began a mere three decades ago. Spirulina is … Read more
Ginkgo has been cultivated in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years, and it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for almost as long. For nearly 2800 years, ginkgo has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments. Ginkgo is derived from the tree of the same name, and the tree … Read more
Astragalus is native to the continent of Asia, and it has been one of the most popular energy tonics in Oriental medicine for many years. Astragalus, known to science as astragalus membranaceus, is actually a member of the legume family, and it has been safely used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. This plant … Read more