Six Vegetables to Grow with Your Kids
Looking for some vegetables to grow with your kids? If so, you are probably looking for vegetables that will grow rapidly and without a lot of fuss. Use these six fastest growing vegetables to make your and your children’s garden a summer success. They’ll typically reach maturity in ten weeks or less and have some […]
The Science of Soup Vegetables Explained
Homemade soups are great for a number of reasons. A handful of leftover ingredients that are about to expire can be quickly combined into a broth that is both nutritious and delicious, and no two batches are ever quite the same. Specific vegetables can be added to address specific health concerns. This article will cover […]
Selenium Purifies the Body of Mercury
While high levels of mercury are often found in large species of fish, a more important factor to consider is the relative amount of selenium the fish contains. Selenium, also abundant in seafood, actually helps remove mercury from the body. Thus, consuming certain types of seafood (and other foods) that have a high selenium to […]
Top Six Herbs to Improve Circulation
The heart is the most important organ in the body, and an optimal circulatory system is essential to cardiovascular health. Fortunately there exist many medicinal plants that have been proven through centuries of use to nourish and improve circulation and tone damaged veins. This article will cover six plants (four of them trees) that have […]
Medicinal Benefits of Spices Commonly Found at Home
The medicinal benefits of spices have been prized throughout history. In centuries past, spices traded for gold. Voyagers searched the world over for the culinary and medicinal values provided by certain plants. In the days before the industrial revolution and the burning of fossil fuels, a person’s sense of smell was said to be much […]
How to grow medicinal mushrooms at home
Grow medicinal mushrooms at home, always have plenty and save money! It is a simple process but one that requires months or even years of waiting, so the time to get started is now. There are 6 steps to growing mushrooms in logs starting with plug spawn, which are capsules containing mushroom spores. This article […]
Soybean Pros and Cons
While soybean products can be a healthy part of a vegetarian or traditional diet, there are several pitfalls to watch out for. One factor is whether the soybeans are genetically modified. Another is where they were grown (some companies who pose as organic purveyors refuse to disclose their sources). Especially important in considering soybean pros […]
Relieve Pain and Calm Down with Mint Family Plants
Several plants from the mint family can relieve pain and help you calm down. The mint family or Lamiaceae is distinguished by such popular spices as basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory and thyme, but it is the lesser known members of the family that relieve pain and are calming. Plants that relieve pain and […]
Types of Peppers Explained
There are many types of pepper. The word pepper can refer to many different plants, and among them many varieties of species, colors and ripeness. There are at least six types of pepper plants referred to as pepper, three peppercorns (black pepper, long pepper, and Sichuan pepper) and three nightshades (chili pepper, bell pepper and […]
10 Ways to Make Coffee Better
A fresh cup of coffee is one of the top ways people love to kickstart their day. In fact, there may be a cup on your desk right now. But are you getting the full health benefits of coffee? If certain parameters are met in its preparation and serving, coffee can actually provide multiple health […]
