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What Did Jesus Eat? 15 Superfoods In The Bible & His Time

Superfoodly — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 12:00:11 +0000

[toc]For your traditional Christmas dinner, you may be eating glazed ham, candied sweet potatoes, along with a few sugar cookies and gingerbread men for dessert. What better way to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior than to eat some of the foods that Jesus did while he was on earth. Probably all of them are healthier than what’s on your dining room table for the holiday! Of course, anyone claiming to know exactly what Jesus ate for breakfast […]

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Is Hot Sauce Good For You? Side Effects You’d Never Expect

Superfoodly — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:00:54 +0000

[toc]If you’re a millennial or younger, it seems perfectly normal to douse your Chipotle with salsa, and to devour a basket of Buffalo wings during the playoffs. Normal today, yes. Though not in past. Pep and kick in things beyond Mexican food was not happening in the days of your grandma. Sriracha wasn’t even around in her day. Now, seemingly everything is spicy. Quick takeaway: The biggest danger of hot sauce is excess sodium, as most brands add a lot […]

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Wild Jungle Peanuts vs Regular Peanuts: Benefits & Nutrition

Superfoodly — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:00:05 +0000

[toc]Are peanuts good for you? These days they’re almost looked down upon as a lowbrow choice, but the truth is that if prepared properly, they’re extremely healthy for you. Even better than most of the more expensive nuts. High protein and moderate amount of antioxidants – including resveratrol – are just a couple of their health benefits. Though how do they compare to the wild jungle variety? What are jungle peanuts? Both regular and the “jungle” variety come from the […]

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Persimmon Health Benefits: US Fruit 800% Better Than Japan’s

Superfoodly — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:40 +0000

[toc]What are persimmons good for? Not only can the average American not answer that question, but they probably can’t even tell you what this fruit is, where it comes from, or what it tastes like! That’s funny, because the species growing in our own backyard may be far superior to the other, much more popular Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki). It’s actually the national fruit of Japan. The two most popular cultivars of it are Fuyu and Hachiya. The Fuyu looks […]

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40 Highest Food Sources of Carnosine and Benefits Studied

Superfoodly — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:53 +0000

[toc]Regardless of whether you are an omnivore or a vegan, this antioxidant is unique and we highly recommend supplementing with it. Here is the one we use ourselves 3x daily. Since it’s synthesized, it’s also suitable for plant-based dieters. Most people are shocked to see just how little antioxidant content there is in meat, dairy, and eggs. An exhausting analysis of how much antioxidants there are in 3,100 different foods was published a few years back. These foods weren’t cherry […]

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Fenugreek Seeds Benefit Men’s Testosterone & Women’s Breast?

Superfoodly — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:00:19 +0000

[toc]The phytoestrogen in flaxseed is touted for postmenopausal women. Maca is primarily for men due to its research about sperm, libido, and bodybuilding. Rarely is a superfood suggested for gender-specific benefits in both genders. But that’s exactly what you are seeing with this ancient seed. And guess what? The research might support both. What is fenugreek? The fenugreek plant is in the same family as beans, peas, and legumes (Fabaceae). Growing up to 2 feet in height, each of its […]

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Stranger Things About Ashwagandha Benefits For Men vs. Women

Superfoodly — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:33 +0000

[toc]What is ashwagandha? Is this “Indian ginseng” the same as regular ginseng? Nope. This plant, the Withania somnifera, is a nightshade which is a totally different species. The nickname is because of its association with strength and stamina – both characteristics of ginseng. Indeed, many people claim such benefits. Check out the 14,000+ ratings of this popular brand on Amazon and see how many reviews mention energy. It’s also known as the winter cherry and poison gooseberry. It’s not poisonous […]

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Health Benefits of Cinnamon May Be Trumped By Liver Toxicity

Superfoodly — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:00:18 +0000

[toc]Is cinnamon bad for you? To even propose that question is sacrilegious according to many sources. They tout the laundry list of benefits associated with this spice which yes, seems impressive. The following ten advantages have not been conclusively proven in human clinical trials, but research has suggested them as being a strong possibility. Cinnamon benefits 1. Lowers blood sugar Using a daily dose of 1 to 6 grams (1 tsp = 2.6 grams), ground cinnamon has been found to […]

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Sea Buckthorn Oil vs. Berries: Which Has More Benefits?

Superfoodly — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:00:02 +0000

[toc]No, its scientific name of Hippophae rhamnoides has nothing to do with hippos, but it does with horses. Here’s the Latin to English translation for each part: hippos = horse phae (phaos) = light Horselight?! The grammatically correct translation is giving light to a horse. The meaning of its name came from the earliest recorded use – in ancient Greece, they reportedly fed the berries to horses to make their fur glossier. Eye benefits for the horses were also claimed, […]

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14 Pistachio Health Benefits Too Good To Ignore

Superfoodly — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:00:56 +0000

[toc]You’ve seen the “Get Crackin” commercials from Paramount Farms, more commonly known as The Wonderful Company. They are the largest producer of pistachios in the United States. Their TV spots often feature celebs and athletes with rockin’ bods, but are you really going to look like that, given how much fat content they have? Are pistachios bad for you? Quite the opposite, actually. Studies suggest they are actually good for weight loss, by promoting satiability and the recent finding that […]

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