By Admin, on May 17th, 2012% 
Hibiscus — Te de Jamaica (Photo: Margarita Persico) Hibiscus is a typical tea of Central American, popular in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. It is made from a flower, the hibiscus, which has over 200 species. Some believe this tea was the drink of the Pharaohs in the Nile Valley. The tea is consumed in the Middle East since it has cooling effects. It has a tart flavor, very similar to cranberry juice and it is . . . → Read More: Ancient Drink – Hibiscus Tea (Te de Jamaica) Ancient Drink – Hibiscus Tea (Te de Jamaica)
By Admin, on May 15th, 2012% 
Young green coconut (Photo: Margarita Persico, Costa Rica) Coconut water, health and business benefits By Margarita Persico Coconut water, according to the United Nations’ Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a great energy drink for “joggers and athletes,” but for me it is the best drink in the world. Refreshing, energizing, satiating are just a few words that come to mind when I think of the word or the image of coconut water. Needless to say . . . → Read More: Coconut water, health and business benefits Coconut water, health and business benefits
By Admin, on May 1st, 2012% 
Cassava, Yucca (Photo: Margarita Persico) by Margarita Persico Cassava tuber, also known as yuca, yucca, is a popular low cost staple food in developing countries around the world, though native to South America. Do not confuse it with the similar and at times identically spelled yucca plant, which is native to all of the Americas. There are many varieties of cassava tubers. The plants are drought-tolerant crops, high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Dried Cassava . . . → Read More: Potential Toxic Common Denominator in Cassava (Yuca), Apple Seeds, Apricot Pits Potential Toxic Common Denominator in Cassava (Yuca), Apple Seeds, Apricot Pits
By Admin, on April 29th, 2012% 
Patch at Berkeley University (Photo: Margarita Persico) By Margarita Persico As a good wine has a bouquet of fragrancies — flowers, wood or fruits — a perfume has its own bouquet. Romancing with fragrances is an old practice. The Mesopotamians and the Egyptians were the first to use fragrances. They used incenses and later oils to carry fragrances. The French perfected the technique. From the Biblical times to modern times and in between perfumes have . . . → Read More: My Peppermint Perfume — On Aromatherapy My Peppermint Perfume — On Aromatherapy
By Admin, on April 23rd, 2012% 
Boston Marathon, mile 24 (Photo: Margarita Persico) By Margarita Persico Whether you are at the beach, a marathon, walking Paris’ Champs Elysees or in Dubai, if it’s hot, dry, and sunny, you could be at risk of a heat related illness. One of them is heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion Our bodies have an efficient cooling system given the proper environment, but during hot temperatures we must be extra careful even if we are not engaged in . . . → Read More: THE BOSTON MARATHON AND AN ANATOMY OF HEAT EXHAUSTION THE BOSTON MARATHON AND AN ANATOMY OF HEAT EXHAUSTION
By Admin, on April 3rd, 2012% 
Gluten-Free Meals and Deserts (Photo: Margarita Persico) In San Jose, Costa Rica, catering to celiac or those with gluten intolerance was unusual just a few years ago. Now gluten-free friendly restaurants are sprouting all over thanks to more awass on the disease and to the efforts that individuals and organizations such as APPCEL (Asociación Pro Personas con la Enfermedad Celiaca) have done to spread the word. It is estimated that two percent of the Costa Rican . . . → Read More: Eating Gluten-free while in San Jose, Costa Rica — The List & Reviews Eating Gluten-free while in San Jose, Costa Rica — The List & Reviews
By Admin, on April 3rd, 2012% 
Ten years ago I was angry and grieving. After losing my mother to CVD I wrote an essay, Cardiovascular Disease Number One Killer in the USA: Illness or Negligence?. It is sad to see that a decade later, nothing has changed according to the Center for Disease Control. “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day,” . . . → Read More: Cardiovascular Disease Still the Number One Killer in the USA Cardiovascular Disease Still the Number One Killer in the USA
By Admin, on March 28th, 2012% 
Cacao, chocolate (Photo: Margarita Persico) “Can Eating Chocolate Reduce Heart Disease?” That is a good question and the answer even better for chocolate lovers. Check what scientist, researchers and doctors are saying about this. Also check out the recipes. Most of these really healthy chocolate recipes on here are guilt-free, gluten-free and “sugar” free dessert. One of them was inspired by my husband and my friend Marlene. “Dark Chocolate Has Health Benefits Not Seen in Other Varieties,” . . . → Read More: Chocolate, it’s healthy too! Chocolate, it’s healthy too!
By Admin, on March 28th, 2012% 
GUAPINOL — ANOTHER EXOTIC FOOD OF THE AMERICAS (Photo: Margarita Persico) By Margarita Persico Every week I’m on the prowl looking for new food or making recipes for The Healthy Dish. I do not always like what I see or smell, but sometimes even if it’s a little stinky, I might be curious enough to inquire about, photograph or perhaps even taste . Well, I’m a journalist, I’m always curious. Guapinol is in one of those . . . → Read More: GUAPINOL — ANOTHER EXOTIC FOOD OF THE AMERICAS GUAPINOL — ANOTHER EXOTIC FOOD OF THE AMERICAS
By Admin, on March 24th, 2012% 
Photo: Amy Jayne Replacing coffee and soda for a cup of tea If you’re looking for ways to make your everyday diet more healthful, you might want to reconsider the first drink you have in the morning. Most Americans opt for caffeine rich beverages like coffee, diet soda, or energy drinks in the morning so that they can combat morning grogginess, but there is another, healthier drink option to consider. I’m talking about tea, the drink . . . → Read More: Replacing coffee and soda for a cup of tea Replacing coffee and soda for a cup of tea
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