I love them, whether it is to eat them, decorate with them or visiting all the pumpkin fields around my area! I love the colors, the shapes, the nutrition within most of them and just everything about them! I love watching them grow, shaded by their own leaves most of the time. Seeing them turn […]
Probiotics are a big and rapidly growing business, with annual global sales of products expected to rise in coming years. Probiotics are available in dietary supplements from tablets, capsules, powders, lozengers and other forms. Probiotics are also found in foods such as yogurt and other fermented products that contain “beneficial” or “friendly” bacteria. The organisms […]
Lentils grow in pods that contain either one or two lentil seeds per pod. They are either round, oval or heart shaped disks and are often times smaller than the tip of a pencil eraser. Lentils are part of the legume family. Like other legumes, lentils don’t need to be soaked and are very easy […]
Summer is drifting by isn’t it? The sun is still hot and heavy here. The temperatures are going higher as well. Different all over the world I’m sure. Last month I wrote about protecting your skin with sunscreens, hats and protective clothing. This month I thought you might like to learn about how UV radiation […]
Watermelon has a high water content (approximately 92%). This summer treat is a real thirst-quencher. High in vitamin C and lycopene. Lycopene along with betacarotene and vitamin A. This makes for a powerful antioxidant providing protection from the oxidative damage to cellular structures caused by free radicals (sometimes produced by stress). Enjoy this great recipe! […]
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) our beloved sun is roughly 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The sun is made entirely of gases. There is no solid surface on the sun. Although the sun is necessary for life, too much sun exposure can lead to adverse health effects, including skin cancer. More than 1 […]
