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Sunday, April 12, 2015

EAT MORE CABBAGE IT IS GOOD AND GOOD FOR YOU

Six Reasons to Eat More Cabbage * ½ September 22, 2012 by Jennifer Bollacker in Healthy Eating cabbage, Health When planning a meal, cabbage may not be the first thing that comes to mind. It’s not the sexiest vegetable out there, but it is packed with nutrients and fiber, and you would be surprised... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 10, 2015

COCONUT OIL IS AWESOME

10 Proven Health Benefits of Coconut Oil (No. 3 is Best) By Kris Gunnars | 4,026,475 views Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a “superfood.” Its unique combination of fatty acids can have profound positive effects on health. This includes fat loss, better brain function... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 3, 2015

Jicama

First grown in South and Central America, and used in all sorts of flavorful dishes, Pachyrhizus erosus, also known as Jicama or the Mexican yam, is a delicious, sweet-tasting and crunchy food similar to a sweet potato, though without edible skin. It is often white in color and adds a nice touch to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Romaine Lettuce Facts

10 Surprising Nutrition Facts About Romaine Lettuce Crisp romaine lettuce is a highly nutritious leafy green to use in a green smoothie. It has a mild flavor that is easily masked by fruit so it’s perfect if you’re new to green smoothies or making it for picky eaters. You can add an entire head of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

ANTS, FLEAS, ETC HATES THIS

Maybe you are like I was, didn't know how much most pesky bugs hate citrus and vinegar. They particularly hate these two things when combined. I keep all my orange peels, lemon slices and peels and store them in a quart jar. I fill the jar to the top with vinegar and allow this to set for a week or... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2015

This is if I remember right

Natural Remedies for Memory Loss Posted by: Roxy Lara in Featured, Home Remedies March 18, 2014 Memory loss is one of the downers of getting older. If life were fair, more rich experiences would mean more rich memories. But, of course, the brain ages too, and its ability to retain and relish often... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 15, 2015

DO YOU GARDEN? LOOK AT BAKING SODA AS A FRIEND

Baking soda is a vital part of green cleaning and has so many uses in the house, but what about the garden. Here are 7 ways to use it in the garden. 1. Make a Non-Toxic Fungicide Mix 4 teaspoons of baking soda and 1 gallon of water. Use on roses for black spot fungus and also on grapes and vines... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

There are uses for those things you want to toss!

You can squeeze extra savings out of spoiled fruit? Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your producer. Take lemons, for example. Just because they've gone bad, doesn't mean that they've completely gone to waste. Ants, roaches, and fleas actually hate the smell of lemons. So, if you've... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 16, 2015

EPSOM SALT IS SO IMPORTANT

Epsom salts have been used by many different cultures for hundreds of years. They have a number of different beneficial properties and are used in gardening, household cleaning, and detoxifying the body. These salts are very inexpensive and can be purchased at bulk discounts in garden centers nearly... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

GAS UP BUT DON'T TELL

Did you know your produce was gassed when it was loaded on that ship? Well I did not. This is true of many stores in the US because most of our produce comes from off shore now. We grow a lot of produce in Florida. Some stores have their produce flown and it does not require gassing. Those shipped... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Pomegranates: How to choose, store and prepare Pomegranates Larry Crowe / Associated Press Larry Crowe / Associated Press Sweet and tangy as they are, pomegranates are undoubtedly the "un-convenience" fruit. Few other foods demand as much of the eater. Not only do you have to break through that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

JICAMA IS DELICIOUS AND SO GOOD FOR YOU

This evening we had a Jicama sliced and dipped it. It is delicious and so good for so much. When you read this try one if you haven't. 7 Health Benefits of First grown in South and Central America, and used in all sorts of flavorful dishes, Pachyrhizus erosus, also known as Jicama or the Mexican... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

SIMPLE RUBBER BANDS CAN BE YOUR HELPER

Rubber bands always come in handy when you want to keep things together (like your mail), but these cheap little loops of rubber can improve your life in so many other ways; from painting and packing, to taking photos and driving in the right direction! But whatever you do, just don’t use them as... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 7, 2014

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE FOOD ADDITIVES

8 Health Benefits of Dill Dill has been used since ancient times. Today, it is used in salads, to make pickles, in soups, and other dishes. It's a great way to add extra flavor to a dish without drastically increasing the calorie or fat content of a meal. Even though most people only use dill as a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

COME ON NOW ALL THESE GOODIES ARE SO GOOD FOR US

11 Foods That May Be The Fountain Of Youth Posted by: Mai Biatster in Featured, Health Tips August 20, 2014 63 27.9k 195 1. Eating sweet potatoes has lots of benefits, including keeping your skin firm. Every time you eat a sweet potato you do your whole body a favor, including your face. “Sweet... Sign in to see full entry.

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I have been cooking for more than half a century. I have owned a restaurant, catering business and I am presently working on a cook book for those who like to add a dab of this and pinch of that

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