Entries by thomas

thomas

My field of interest is the healing power of food. Latest scientific research shows that many food has medicinal values. I am researching whether people can get well by eating the right kinds of foods at the right time. What I have found during my research I write down in articles.

Brussels sprouts, medicine for happiness

These small cabbages are delicious. But you have to boil it a maximum of 5 minutes. Then its taste gets the rights that it deserves. In Europe, people use to boil Brussels sprouts for over one hour. Then Brussels sprouts… 0 Shares |

Celery, your daily medicinal snack food

In ancient times the celery vegetable has been created out of the celery herb. The ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greek people turned the small herb into the celery and root celery or celeriac. They did this without genetic manipulation. The… 0 Shares |

Leek and the medicinal benefits of a vegetable

Leek was mentioned by Nero and Aristotle. They tell that their voices became more strong after they had eaten this beautiful flowering vegetable. You may find confirmation in this knowledge by the fact that all allium-vegetables are good for the… 0 Shares |

Watercress, the medicinal use of a salad vegetable

Watercress is a medicine. It contains 208% of the RDA of vitamin K, 106% for vitamin A and 72% for vitamin C. These are medicinally high percentage scores! Watercress is considered a medicine in European phytotherapy. In European phytotherapy, watercress… 0 Shares |

Cucumber, the medicinal benefits of a fresh vegetable

Cucumber is a tropical plant. In the tropics, this vegetable is still bio-organic and have all their seeds. These are more healthy. It is a great advise to grow your cucumber. In colder climates, you need a greenhouse. Originally the… 0 Shares |

Tomato, the medicinal use of a vegetable

Tomato is a fruit but we use it as a vegetable. It has medicinal properties. But these are not recommended for anyone. People with auto immune disease might want to avoid tomatoes. The majority of the people can enjoy its… 0 Shares |

Broccoli, The medicinal properties of a superfood

Before broccoli was called a superfood, it was a medicine in European phytotherapy. Scientists are still finding more prove of the use of this vegetable as a medicine. This big, green, edible flower seems to be a good choice, according… 0 Shares |

Spinach, the medicinal benefits of this vegetable

Popeye did not teach the world to eat spinach. He taught us to eat canned food. Luckily we know now that you can get sick of canned food by oxidation of metals. Chemical reactions with the plastic coating cause bisphenol… 0 Shares |

Sweet potato is a healthy, natural medicine

Origin of sweet potato The sweet potato does not originate from South-America as does the normal potato. The sweet potato was found in a valley that was unknown in the world till the second world war. Over this valley, an… 0 Shares |

The medicinal benefits of mint and mint tea

Mint is a delightfully fresh herb. It is healthy and famous for being the main ingredient in fresh tea. You can use dried and pulverized leaves to make a cup of delicious tea. You will need fewer leaves when you… 0 Shares |