Your Health Unbound
ROSEMARY is a hugely popular Mediterranean herb with excellent antioxidant properties. This is largely thanks to diterpenes – a group of antioxidant compounds that have been shown to prevent neuronal cell death in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s models. These compounds may also inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells, including breast and liver, among others. Due… Read More“
With a licorice-like aroma, STAR ANISE is the attractive dry fruit of the Illicium verum tree, native to China. Currently, more than 50 bioactive compounds possessing antibacterial, antioxidant or analgesic properties have been identified in star anise. One of these compounds, shikimic acid, is used as the basis of some anti-viral flu medicines. Interestingly, star anise… Read More“
SAFFRON is one of the most expensive and sought-after spices in the world, and for this reason is often referred to as “red gold.” Mostly known for its unique aromatic taste and the golden color it gives to dishes, this spice is a good source of the mineral manganese, which is essential for immune function…. Read More“
Tomatoes provide health benefits of vitamin C, potassium, beta-carotene, and lycopene. Lycopene is what give tomatoes their unique bright red color. This strong antioxidant becomes considerably more bioavailable when the tomato is juiced, mashed, or cooked. For example, when breastfeeding moms regularly consume tomato sauce, the concentrations of lycopene in breast milk increases too, supplying… Read More“
Mushrooms are the richest source of ergothioneine, a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, DNA-protective, and free-radical scavenging actions. Consuming 100 grams of white button mushrooms daily for 16 weeks has been shown to double erogthioneine concentration in the blood, helping to mitigate the risks of metabolic syndrome and obesity. Interestingly, ergothioneine levels do not decrease when… Read More“
