Environmental problems have been regularly addressed for decades. Ecological debates and disturbing photos of polluted beaches and oceans with mountains of plastic create a depressing impression, and yet we still find it very easy to reach for products...

Vegetarianism and veganism are becoming increasingly popular. Disciplined nutrition has already lost its status as a fad and has become an integral part of the lifestyles of many people around the world. A vegan and vegetarian diet requires...

Ashwagandha, the "queen" of Ayurveda, has been used as a natural medicine in India for thousands of years. It came to us relatively recently and has already generated considerable interest. However, it should come as no surprise that...

The common name carob has its roots in the Bible. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke are believed to mention John the Baptist eating honey and locusts. It was actually carob or locust bean. The plant also owes...

It is also said that it is a mistake to associate cinnamon with China as the birthplace of this spice. The popular Ceylon cinnamon is often confused with another type of cinnamon – Cassia, the aforementioned less noble...

Sweet potatoes are becoming more popular and more readily available every year. Sweet potatoes are on the menu for their taste, but also because they surpass conventional potatoes in terms of nutritional and health benefits. So, is it...