Health

Aloe Vera - benefits for health and beauty
Aloe is a plant that has been used for medical purposes for centuries. It is included not only in food supplements, but also in natural cosmetics. It contains active substances in its leaves and has many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The gel can be easily extracted from the plant at home and can be used as a drink or may be applied on skin and hair.
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Genmaicha - Japanese green tea with brown rice kernels
Genmaicha (玄米茶, brown rice tea in Japanese) is a unique and little known green tea with roasted brown rice. It has a light yellow color, nutty taste and roasted rice aroma. Apart from being tasty, genmaicha is very healthy and gives the body some highly important benefits. It is very well known in the Japanese culinary and culture.
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Tomato or chocolate?
Do you wonder all the time what to eat and what not, what is healthy and what is not? Do you count calories before you take a meal and try to forget about that chocolate on the shelf? Well, I have some good news for you! :)
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The magic of the nuts
Nuts are highly concentrated natural foods that contain a large amount of vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant and helps neutralize the free radicals. In this sense, it protects tissues from damages, which is often the cause of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Another important component in nuts (especially in peanuts) is the folic acid, which is needed for cell division and for the formation of red blood cells. There is an increased need for folic acid during pregnancy for example, as it is important for the proper development of the baby.
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