Certain foods tend to be easier to digest than others, something most of us have experienced for ourselves. Although the body needs various nutrients, including fiber, protein, and fats, some foods containing these can contribute to stomach issues. Examples of this conundrum are foods that are high in good fiber, such as vegetables and wheat, […]
Green bananas, also known as unripe bananas, are bitter in taste (due to high tannin contents), hard to peel, and has starchy flavor, all of which make them unpalatable. To reduce the bitterness and starchy flavor, you can steam, boil or fry them before consumption. Green bananas are rich in starch contents, roughly half of […]
Children under 2 years old have a particularly high risk of middle-ear infections. They affect an estimated 95 percent of kids at least once in their childhood. In fact, an estimated 5 out of 6 American children will have an ear infection by the time they reach the age of 3. This translates to 12-16 […]