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Incredible Edible Flax
Most of the flaxseed sold in stores is of the brown variety. The non-soluble fiber in flax adds bulk to the digestive system further enhancing a healthy colon.While we benefit most from flaxseed oils, flaxseed is used whole, cracked or ground into meal...
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Super Nutritious Bok Choy (Pak Choi)
Pak Choi grows in sun or part shade. In warmer climates or when using rowcovers in cooler areas, harvest can last into the winter. This super nutritious, Asian, cruciferous vegetable deserves a spot both in the garden and on your plate.
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January is National Oatmeal Month
After cleaning the oats to remove chaff, weeds, stones, or other grains, the oats are sized, then put into a machine which tumbles the grains to remove the hull from the groat (kernal).
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Canola: Where Does it Come From?
And read even some of this information and make up your own mind about canola oil.photo of butterfly on rapeseed plant is provided by Dave's Garden subscriber The names for rabe, rapeseed or broccoli raab all come from the Roman or Latin word for turnip.
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Nuts About Pistachios
This is because they split open while on the tree. If they were to fall on the ground after splitting, they could get contaminated.Pistachios are a popular culinary favorite because of their attractive green color, making themPistachios add texture, flavor...
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Herb Pastas: Making Healthy Homemade Herb Noodles
You are limited only by the herbs you have access to, your imagination, and your personal taste preferences.I prefer unbleached or bread flour because of its availability, health benefits (compared to bleached white flour) and ease of use.
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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)
The USDA reportsreports invasivness along the rivers of New Zealand., and according to the USDA just 10 sprigs of watercress (25g) will provide an excellent source of Vitamin K* - 63mcg (78% DV); a good source of Vitamin A -798IU (16%DV); and Vitamin...
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Have you had your (nutritious) beans today? Try Lentils!
Lentils are often mixed with rice resulting in a complete protein eaten by the many vegetarians in India.* French Green (or Puy, from volcanic French soils, Dark speckled blue-green)* Masoor (Brown-skinned lentils which are red inside)Vegetable Soup ©...
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Ands-on gardening experiences have been shown to improve dietary habits of children.Little Michalah, pictured here holding her basket of beets, loves visiting her grandparents' garden.
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The Pomegranate - Healthy, Historical and Heavenly in Cooking
Full of antioxidants as in mega amounts, trusted University Hospital studies such as Johns Hopkins give clear evidence of pomegrantes as part of diets that can reduce the causes of especially prostate cancers before they begin.
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The Amazing All-Purpose Pine Needle Tea
Some like the taste of one pine over another, and some of us cannot tell the difference between them. So far, they have found enough information to back up the medicinal claims with the potential for more uses.
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How Fermentation Techniques Preserve Food
You may, or may not, know the list of foods in our present culture that have been fermented for centuries, at some stage of production, to be made more edible and accessible to the human population (see the green information bar at right).Fermentation...
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Check out CHIA - Super Seed Nutrition
Other sources include: krill, catfish, scallops, seaweed and tuna., walnuts, canola oil, edamame and soybeans. Dietary omega-3 is found in seafood and plant foods.In healthy individuals, essential fatty acids have to be consumed daily, because tof Omega-3...
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Rabbits and Diet- Feeding your Truly Vegan Pet Properly
But some of us have rabbits as pets. International Rabbit Day is the fourth Saturday in September, so I thought it was timely to discuss the proper feeding of these wonderful pets.
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Growing Asparagus
If it has yellow in it, then there is still some food in the fern that is making its way down into the root. For small areas good old-fashioned hand weeding or tilling does a good job.or Pyrenees Star of Bethlehem), which is not related to asparagus,...
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Uncommon Nutrition from the Common Fig ~
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UnitedNations reported the world's production of figs in 2007 at over one million tonnes, the top three producers being Turkey (270,830 tonnes), Egypt (170,000 tonnes), and the Islamic Republic of Iran...
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Check out CHIA - an Indigenous Food
Columbariae and S. Chia seeds are so small, tto prepared foods, uncooked foods (salads and yogurt) and baked foods, including: breads, rolls, muffins, cakes, crackers and energy bars.Unlike flaxseed, chia seeds are small enough to be eaten whole without...
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Check out CHIA - a Super Salvia
Organic Chia seeds are available online and from Natural Food stores and gourmet markets.[2] Timbrook, Jan, Department of Anthropology, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Check out Chia!
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Superfruit ~ Acai Berry,
Toppings such asof crownshafts and flower spathes - a very colorful palm!found freeze-dried acai to contain anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, along with other flavonoids as the majorand nutrient analysis is most often conducted on freeze-dried acai...
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Eat your greens! Dandelions are a dandy way to get super nutrition in a variety of tasty ways..
The benefits of growing and eating these wonderful greens are numerous. Throw in a teaspooon of sugar and a nice splash of apple cider vinegar. Even the kids will love it; the dressing just combats the bitter leaves in a very tasty manner.The Italians...
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What\'s in Your Acifidity Bag? Asafoetida is in Mine!
Babies and school-aged children were forced to wear acifidity bags during outbreaks of polio, measles, and during the winter to stave off influenza.Asafoetida is native to the higher altitudes of the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central China, Iran,...
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Herbal Remedies for Cold & Flu Symptoms: What\'s For Dinner?
Herbal Antibiotics. You can quickly glance through the list and determine which of your favorite dinner recipes include the most powerful herbs and spices to allow you to fight off colds and flu.Check the freshness of your dried herbs for the best flavors...
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month by Gardening with Children
The corn can be popped in a microwave. Telephone 01233 740529. Each plant produces three to four small (2-3-inch), strawberry shaped cobs.Other cultivars to consider include open-pollinatedBoth red and blue corn cultivars will yield fat-free, white popcorn.
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Kids Eat Right with Colorful Gardens
Of their 3 children, their sonConnor has taken gardening to heart. This year's NNM theme is "Eat Right with Color." As research has shown, an effective way to get children to eat right with more colorful fruits and vegetables is to encourage their involvement...
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month!
Maybe you find it easier to eat enough fruit, but vegetables or whole grains are more of a challenge. Everyone is different and has preferences and budget allowances; however, we are the same in that our bodies need the energy, fiber and nutrients--found...
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Superfruit ~ Goji Berry,
It currently describes 34 or more common or rare exotic fruits, in addition to Goji and Acai, that include: cranberries, red grapes, apples, oranges, tomatoes, pomegranate, mangosteen, noni, and blueberries.Superfruit health claims are NOT always supported...
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Kiwifruit: By Any Other Name, It\'s still Delicious and Nutritious
Only insect pollinated blooms will produce nutritious Kiwifruits.As with grape vines, Kiwi vines require plenty of sunshine. Join me on my quest to learn about the history, nutrition and varieties of Kiwi, as well as how-to-grow this delicious treat.
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