Ice cream is a delicious, creamy treat available in many flavors and styles. Generally, it is made of dairy products, sugar, and flavorings such as fruits, nuts, or extracts. Adding air (known as “overrun”) during the freezing process makes ice cream light and fluffy. how ice cream affects our digestive system Our digestive systems react […]
Eggs are a popular food item found in the modern diet and have been around for centuries. Eggs are found inside the shells of certain birds, reptiles, or fish. The most common eggs found in our diets is from chickens. Upon cracking open an eggshell, you’ll find that when properly cooked, there are two parts […]
Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that is native to Central and South America. It is also known as pitaya or pitahaya. It has a sweet, slightly tart flavor and a texture that is similar to kiwi fruit. The fruit is oval or pear-shaped and has pink or yellowish skin with scales. Inside, the flesh […]
Ginger is a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia – it has been used as an herbal medicine for thousands of years. The rhizome (underground stem) is the part that gets most commonly used, due to its many healing properties. It contains compounds called gingerols, which are thought to be responsible for many of its […]
Hibiscus tea is a beverage made by steeping Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible flower, in boiling water. Hibiscus tea has a tart, slightly sour taste and is usually consumed both hot and cold. It contains vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals as well as antioxidants which make it beneficial to drink. In terms of health benefits, […]
