The first accounts and archeological records of the human consumption of caffeine began around 3000 BCE and came from all over the world, as caffeine is a naturally occurring chemical compound in sixty-one known plants. Indigenous peoples of the Americas were known to brew the seeds...
Olives are a kitchen and cocktail favorite, but they also contain many beneficial nutrients in the leaves as well as the fruit. In addition to long term speculation that the high anti-oxidant content in olive oil contributes to Mediterranean populations having lower rates of cancer,...
Parsley, a common Mediterranean garnish, is a plant powerhouse with a history of being used as a medicinal herb. Pliny (23-79 AD) mentioned parsley as a remedy for ill fish. Homer mentions horses being fed parsley before battle in hopes it would fortify them, making...
Coconut oil often gets a bad rap for being densely caloric and high in fat. However, this is one of the most nourishing oils you can use both in your diet and for your body, including hair and skin. Coconut oil contains medium chain triglycerides...
