Scientists at the Salk Institute have found further evidence that a natural compound in strawberries reduces cognitive deficits and inflammation associated with aging in mice. The work, which appeared in the Journals of Gerontology Series A in June 2017, builds on the team's … [Read more...]
Is Your Drinking Water Safe? Type in Your ZIP Code and Find Out!
Ever wonder what's really in your tap water, and whether it is safe to drink? Now you can learn about every potentially harmful chemical in their drinking water and whether or not it is at a safe level in yours. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a new … [Read more...]
7 Creative Ways To Grow Vegetables
It's never too late in the season to plan a new vegetable garden, even if it's the heat of summer. You can always plant a fall garden or decide how you want to change your garden next spring. Growing your own vegetables gives you time to outside and it's extremely satisfying to … [Read more...]
Is Your “Product of USA” Beef and Pork Really From Another Country?
Is the beef or pork that you buy at the grocery store marked Product of USA really from animals that were raised and slaughtered in another country? Under current USDA rules, multinational companies can sell meat raised and slaughtered abroad with a “Product of USA” label … [Read more...]
How to Grow Malabar Spinach
I learned about this plant when my mom first showed it to me in her garden. She called it climbing spinach, and it was growing all over her garden. Others call it heat tolerant spinach, or vine spinach. Turns out that Malabar spinach is not an actual spinach plant. Basella alba … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Armyworms in your Garden
It's so exciting when you spot your first red tomato of the season. But when you see an armyworm caterpillar in your vegetable garden, there is no time to spare. They can devour a tomato plant in record time. They don't discriminate. They will eat the leaves and the fruit, red … [Read more...]
Useful Avocado Hacks Every Guacamole Lover Should Know
Sure, we have all eaten guacamole. But aside from Mexican food, have you ever eaten an avocado? If not, you should try them! … [Read more...]
10 Herbs to Improve Gut Health and Digestion
Herbal remedies have been around for thousands of years. Herbs can help with digestion and gut health, which is key to your overall wellness. Why is the gut the key? Because up to 90% of our immune system resides in our gut. Keeping the gut in top shape is key to keeping the … [Read more...]
12 Fermented Foods to Add to Your Diet
You may have heard a lot about probiotics and how good they are for you. Did you know that eating fermented foods can give you the same benefits without taking a pill? And you can make them yourself if you have a few days and a desire to cook. … [Read more...]
List of Common Household Foods That Are Toxic to Dogs and Cats
Many people give their pets table scraps. But before you feed your dog something other than dog food, look over this list. You might not realize that some of these very common foods can be dangerous and even poisonous to your pet. The list includes some things that at first … [Read more...]
List of lutein rich vegetables and foods
Are you getting enough lutein in your diet? If not, you should be, because your healthy vision and your heart could depend on it. Lutein is one of more than 600 different carotenoid antioxidants. What are carotenoids? They are the yellow and orange pigments found in many … [Read more...]
9 Great Vegetable and other Plant Based Sources of Iron
Up to 20 percent of women in the United States are iron deficient, and as many as 2 of every 100 men. You could be one of them. … [Read more...]
12 Top Vegetable and Food Sources of Potassium
Did you know that an estimated 98 percent of Americans do not get the recommended amount of potassium in their diet? … [Read more...]
No Dig Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
Intimidated by the thought of starting your first vegetable garden? Starting from scratch can be a daunting task for any gardener. Where should I put the garden? Do I have to clear a space in my yard? These are all questions I asked myself before making my first venture into … [Read more...]
5 Tips To Grow Delicious Tomatoes In Containers
Craving garden fresh tomatoes, but don’t have the space for a garden? Consider growing your tomatoes in containers! You may have heard that getting a good crop off your container grown tomatoes can be difficult. Sometimes the plants won’t produce many tomatoes, and the ones … [Read more...]
How to Grow the Happiest Sage Plant Ever + 3 Amazing Health Benefits
by Jodie Perry Have you ever seen a sage plant that just LOVES the spot where it grows? I’m talking about sage that grows wildly in all directions. Sage that sprouts huge, succulent leaves. Sage bursting with purple blossoms that look like it’s putting on a fireworks … [Read more...]
How to Plant Tomatoes for a Stronger, Healthier Plant
If you grow tomatoes and start with starter plants instead of seeds, there are several good tricks to help grow healthier tomato plants. … [Read more...]
Deep Clean Your Microwave in 10 Minutes with this Nontoxic DIY Recipe
Cleaning the microwave is hard, dirty work. But here's a nontoxic and easy way to do it! All you need is a bowl, a lemon, some water and some apple cider vinegar. … [Read more...]
Vegetables That Are High in Carotenoids
When you hear the word carotenoid or beta carotene, you probably think of carrots. And indeed, carrots are one of the vegetables that are very high in carotenoids. But there's a rainbow of other colored vegetables that also make this healthy list. Carotenoids are a class of … [Read more...]
Brassica Vegetables: All Domesticated from This Plant
You've probably been growing these vegetables or buying them at the grocery store for years and years, but did you realize how closely that they are all related? … [Read more...]
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