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Overview Individuals interested in beverages with therapeutic properties may be intrigued by roasted barley tea, known in Japanese as mugicha or in Korean as boricha. Barley tea is available in loose grains, tea bags or prepared tea drinks. It is traditionally used for detoxification, to improve digestion and for urinary tract infections, among other applications. While these uses have not been proven by scientific...

Pinto soufflé, garbanzos a l'orange, black bean flambé...if we afforded beans gourmet status, we may well reduce the burden of many of our most common degenerative diseases. That’s because the incredible health benefits of beans are simply undeniable. Let’s take a look at how the many benefits of beans can positively affect your health and well-being. Health Benefit of Beans #1: High in Protein...

Carbs get a negative rap because so many people are eating the bad ones—refined carbohydrates in white bread, candy, cookies, sugary cereals, and all sorts of other junk food and drinks. In fact, research has shown that 95 percent of the grains we eat are refined. Eating too many foods with these adulterated ingredients isn't just bad for watching your weight; it can also...

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF VEGETARIAN VENTURE It's the dead of winter. And that New Year's resolution to have salad for lunch every day—though well intentioned—just isn't cutting it. Nope, this time of year calls for soup. Hot, steamy, soul-warming soup.But not just any soup. We're talking about bean soup. When it comes to a meal-in-a-bowl that's high on the heartiness factor and will keep your...

      It’s no surprise that most of America’s sesame seed crop is used by the baking industry -- the flavorful seeds are a familiar topping on bread, rolls, breadsticks, crackers and biscuits. Even though they’re often treated as a garnish, sesame seeds are an excellent source of heart-healthy unsaturated fat, dietary fiber and several important vitamins and minerals. When it comes to...

Having a well-planned grocery list gets you in and out of the store quickly and helps you stick to your healthy eating plan. Use these tips and in just a few minutes, you'll have a blueprint for a cart full of groceries that won't bust your budget or diet. Organize your grocery shopping list by aisle. Follow these tips for filling that list with...

Organic food is extremely popular and everyone wants to know about their benefits. The sweeping public opinion that organic food is healthier than conventional food is quite strong, and is the main reason for increase in its demand in its demand over the past 5-6 years. Organic Facts is a strong proponent of organic food; however, this website also believes in putting across the most accurate...

Sesame seeds are extremely beneficial for health, but are often overlooked. They include the ability to prevent diabetes, lower blood pressure, prevent a wide variety of cancers, build strong bones, protect against radiation, increase heart health, help cure sleep disorders, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, boost respiratory health, strengthen your oral health, aid in healthy growth, improve circulation, detoxify the body, and eliminate depression and...