What can cool you down on a hot summer day, pair with cakes at a fancy brunch, and soothe a sore throat on a frosty winter night? It’s the second most consumed beverage in the world, tea. From its roots in China over 4,000 years ago, tea made its way across Asia and Europe and … [Read more...]
List of antiviral herbs and their uses
Back to school can mean back to the Doctor. We have all experienced that cold that just won't go away. Try adding these herbs to your diet to prevent cold and flu viruses from taking hold. Viruses are very different from bacteria, which are living organisms. Viruses live … [Read more...]
Complete Guide to Herbal Teas
Next time you are feeling under the weather, try one of these herbal teas. Herbal teas have been used as a natural remedy for centuries. They have been used to treat a wide variety of ailments, everything from your head to your stomach and beyond. Read on to see if one of … [Read more...]
Eating these lutein rich foods in middle age can make your brain younger
A new study from University of Illinois researchers finds that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein - a nutrient found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, as well as avocados and eggs -- had neural responses that were more on par with younger … [Read more...]
What’s the difference between summer and winter squash, anyway?
All varieties of squash can be sorted into two main types: summer and winter. If you’ve ever perused a seed catalog looking at all the options, you might be wondering what the difference is between summer and winter squash. And it has nothing to do with when they are … [Read more...]
Antioxidant Compound in Strawberries May Fight Neurodegenerative Disease
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...]
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