OZNā„¢ Journal

Spice Things Up

They say that variety is the spice of life, but the truth is that a variety of spices might be the key to a healthy life. Evidence shows us that cultures that tend to use abundant spices and herbs in their cooking experience less occurrence of chronic health conditions and lower rates of heart...

Kick the Soda Habit

It is estimated that each year Americanā€™s consume as much as fifty billion liters of soft drinks. You read that right, ā€œfifty BILLIONā€! That averages out to approximately fifty-seven gallons per person, or more than one gallon a week for the average adult. For optimal health, you should be consuming at least four gallons...

Go Nuts for Nuts

They say that good things come in small packages. If actual proof of this exists, it can be found in the nutritious and tasty nut. Most nuts are healthy powerhouses, packing serious nutritional punch into just a small handful. As far as snacks are concerned, nuts are one of the most nutritious options available,...

The Benefits of Chocolate

There are few things in this world that are as decadent and pleasure inducing as chocolate. For centuries, chocolate has symbolized love, passion and luxury. Ask any chocoholic you know and they will surely tell you that the power of chocolate is so intense that it defies mere words. You know that it tastes...

Load Up on Lemons

Lemons are the most popular tropical fruit in the entire world. They are aromatic and vibrantly colored, appealing to your senses of sight, taste and smell all at the same time. Despite the fact that the world seems to love lemons, this juicy citrus fruit still carries with it a certain stigma. We describe...

Healthy Cooking with Oils

Every year so many of us make a commitment to eat healthier. This is a great goal, and it almost always comes with the task of clearing out your pantry. You go through and take out all of the processed junk, but what do you replace it all with? A great, but often overlooked,...

Coffee ā€“ Your New Favorite Health Food?

If there is one thing that most of canā€™t begin our day without, itā€™s coffee. Coffee is the most loved beverage in the world, coming in second only to water in terms of worldwide consumption. We have come to rely on coffee as a magical morning elixir and as a mid-day pick up, however...