Arrowroot is a root vegetable very much like a yam or sweet potato but with twice the protein. One cup of yams contains 2.3 grams of protein while one cup of arrowroot contains 5.0 grams of protein. That same cup of arrowroot contains 338 micrograms of folates, that’s 84% of the RDA. Folates and folic […]
Read & Discuss »»Cerasee tea, also known as cerassie tea, is made from the medicinal herb bitter melon (Momordica charantia). Bitter melon is native to Africa, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and then introduced as cerasee to Latin America and the Caribbean by the African slave trade. Cerasee is a creeping herbaceous vine which grows freely along fence […]
Read & Discuss »»Despite the name, epsom salt contains no salt. Discovered in 1618 on a farm in Epsom, England, epsom salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound containing hydrated magnesium sulphate (MgSO. 7H2O). The farmer who discovered epsom salt noticed that when dissolved in water, the compound helped heal scratches and skin abrasions. Epsom salt is still […]
Read & Discuss »»Yes, proteins are the building blocks of your body. Proteins and their components, amino acids, repair and build bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, blood and teeth. They are also vital to the production of enzymes and hormones. This process starts in the womb, peaks shortly after puberty, but continues throughout your lifetime. Protein is one of […]
Read & Discuss »»Eating mindfully means eating with awareness. We often mindlessly eat on the run, in front of the television, while surfing the ‘net, even while driving. When eating mindlessly, we often eat the wrong things and end up eating more than we intended. When eating mindlessly, you are often distracted, you aren’t aware of the internal […]
Read & Discuss »»While avocado is most often utilized as a vegetable, it is actually a fruit that grows in tropical and subtropical areas of Mexico, Central and South America. Many of the avocados available in the US are cultivated in Southern California near the Southern border. Avocado has a somewhat nutty flavor with a hint of olive […]
Read & Discuss »»Ginkgo biloba trees are one of Earth’s oldest species. Fossilized ginkgo trees have been found that date back 150 to 200 million years. Ginkgo biloba trees are native to China and have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and has become one of the most researched herbs used in alternative herbal medicine. Reported health […]
Read & Discuss »»Stress is a part of modern life, it can not be avoided. Stressful situations come at us from many directions, work, school, family or life in general. When you are stressed by a particular problem, situation or event it is important to manage that stress before it adversely affects your health and your relationships. If […]
Read & Discuss »»When dieting, skipping meals is not a good idea. When you skip meals, you are signalling your body that there is not enough food available and you cannot afford to use any stored fat. Your body goes into “starvation” mode and begins to release hormones that fight to conserve fat, eliminating any chance you have […]
Read & Discuss »»Are you shopping at your local farmer’s market? You should be, and here are 10 reasons why: Freshness and Flavor – Fruits and vegetables at the market are fresh from the tree, shrub or soil, not shipped from out of state in a refrigerated truck from thousands of miles away. There’s a good chance that […]
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