Nuts are a very popular food. They’re tasty, convenient and can be enjoyed on all kinds of diets.  Despite being high in fat, they also have a number of impressive benefits for your health (and weight). What Are Nuts? Nuts are technically considered a fruit. However, unlike most types of fruit, they aren’t sweet and are […]

Curried dishes around the world wouldn’t be as delicious without turmeric. Turmeric is an orange-colored spice native to India and Indonesia, revered for its culinary and therapeutic benefits. Turmeric gives the curry its bright yellow or orange color and contributes to its peppery, warm, and mildly bitter taste. It also provides a tangy and ginger-like […]

OverviewCamphor (Cinnamomum camphora) is a terpene (organic compound) that’s commonly used in creams, ointments, and lotions. Camphor oil is the oil extracted from the wood of camphor trees and processed by steam distillation. It can be used topically to relieve pain, irritation, and itching. Camphor is also used to relieve chest congestion and inflammatory conditions. […]