The long historical use of herbs and spices for their medicinal benefits is fully acknowledged, and there is a growing amount of literature concerning the potential/purported benefits of these foods from a health perspective. These benefits include their possible role in conferring protection against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes….

Chronic stress is particularly problematic for elderly due to #immunosenescence (gradual loss of immune function associated with aging). Older adults are less able to produce antibody responses to vaccinations or combat viral infections✨ Lifetime exposure to traumatic events is mounting especially with #COVID-19 fear✨Following the perception of stressful event, there is a cascade of changes…

A Simple Salad & a simple dressing goes a long way🌱🌱salads are loaded with multivitamins, minerals and fibres 🍅🥒The consumption of salads, raw freshly cleaned vegetables, in addition to a simple salad dressing is nature ‘s multivitamins, as it is high in vitamins especially vitamin C and E, lycopene (anti-aging nutrient). Many studies found greater…

100 kcal = 2000 steps = 1.6 km Effect of walking exercise on abdominal fat, insulin resistance and serum cytokines✨✨ walking can provide a safe and effective lifestyle strategy against abdominal #obesity and serum insulin resistance and inflammatory markers ✨✨ Walking is one of the easiest and most cost effective form of exercise ✨🌱✨🌱 Try to increase the duration…

Maybe a #microbiome that’s healthy for a 20-year-old is not at all healthy for an 80-year-old. It seems that it’s good to have a changing microbiome when you’re old. It means that the bugs that are in your system are adjusting appropriately to an aging body.”according to a new study #March #2021

Let’s talk about my favourite Spices Number one✨✨Green cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight. The seeds have a couple of medicinal properties used in traditional medicine for centuries✨✨ Cardamom has been used for thousands of years to help with digestion mixed with other spices✨✨✨  Cardamom is a strong antioxidant plant, so it…

Yes Vitamin D ✨Sunshine ☀️ ☀️can protect us from virus infection and lower the risk of getting COVID infection Just 10 minutes of sun exposure can produce thousands units of vitamin DVitamin D plays an essential role in the immune system ☀️it interacts with immune systems cells macrophages, B and T lymphocytes, neutrophils☀️when expressed it…

Gut happy ☺️ recipes✨✨Simple is always the best✨✨no sugar added. Just high fibre fruits and plain yogurt of choice✨honey can be added too😊🐝🐝 Combining prebiotic in fruits with probiotic in yogurt works wonders in all aspects 🌸🌸 Yogurt contain live microorganisms that enhance health by improving the balance of microflora or microorganisms in the gastrointestinal…

Two spices form the base of my spice mix are peppercorns and turmeric ✨ all organic To increase the bioavailability(increase their benefits )of the spices, they need to be mixed with a good source of fats: avocados, extravirgin olive oil, …this way all the beneficial compounds are easily absorbed✨🌱✨🌱 Avocado spiced Tahini Ingredients: 3 tablespoons…

The idea behind my spice Mix came as I was seeing many patients struggling with inflammation and looking for natural remedies. Thus, I started to educate them on the medicine cabinet they have in their kitchens. I decided to source organic seeds, herbs, roast and grind fresh 🍃🌱✨All spices are blended by hand in different propotions…