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Tag Archives: antioxidants
Beets are all the rage right now
Lately, many health enthusiasts are touting beets as an important health food. Some even call them a superfood. Whenever the superfood label is thrown around, we can assume there must be a barrage of supplements to choose from. That assumption … Continue reading
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Tagged antioxidants, beets, extracts, increased blood flow, natural nitrates, nitric oxide, superfoods, supplements, Vitamin K
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Dill is a useful herb, but many people struggle to grow it
Everyone has eaten dill pickles, by themselves or in salads or sandwiches. Some love them and some may not, but dill (Anethum graveolens) is a spice often overlooked. Many folks try to grow it in their herb gardens with varied … Continue reading
Cranberries can be an all season treat
Most people only eat cranberries at Thanksgiving or maybe Christmas. When they do find their way to our plates they’re usually smothered with sugar. If people only knew the benefits of this tart fruit they might try eating them more … Continue reading
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Tagged antioxidants, bogs, cranberries, creeping branches, extremely acid soil, tiny leaves, Vaccinium macrocarpon
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Honey has many sweet uses
Nearly everyone has used honey as a sweetener. It is far sweeter per gram than table sugar. That means fewer calories per serving. About thirty-five years ago I remember watching my future father-in-law dehorning cattle. After tying off exposed bleeding … Continue reading
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Tagged antimicrobial properties, antioxidants, flavonoids, honey, insulin resistance, medicinal uses, pasteurized honey, raw honey
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Dementia is something we all worry about
I was racking my brain trying to come up with a timely column this week. Somebody suggested dementia. I laughed. After a little musing I decided it was a fair topic to discuss. I’ve noticed memory lapses, particularly short-term in … Continue reading
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Tagged antioxidants, CoQ10, dementia, fish, Ginkgo, herbal remedies, jellyfish, Omega-3 fatty acids, outdoor activities, oxygen to brain cells, panacea, reading, rosemary, silver bullet, turmeric, Vitamin D, writing
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Antioxidants are one key to a healthy body
In my columns I’ve frequently mentioned antioxidants contained in certain foods. I’m sure this sounds like a foreign language to some people, but at the risk of boring the audience I’ll attempt to explain what antioxidants are and do. When … Continue reading
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Tagged antioxidants, beta carotene, bright colored foods, free radicals, lycopene, mega-doses, raw foods, resveritrol, vitamin c, Vitamin E, VitaminA
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Rambutan is a tasty nutritious conversation fruit
I like to try new things. You never know you like or dislike something until you try it, the saying goes. I was perusing Wal-Mart recently and noticed some red spiny looking things in the produce area. They looked like … Continue reading
Something for everyone
For those who like a unique brightly colored specimen tree, shrub, or hedge in their yard, this one’s for you. The flashy flowers are bright red with a hint of orange and are real attention grabbers. Hummingbirds love them too. … Continue reading
Blueberry – A tasty true berry
Last week I mentioned how blackberries really aren’t berries at all. I know the botanical definition is not important, but for the record blueberries are true berries. Eastern North Carolina is not famous for its wild blueberries, but they can … Continue reading
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Tagged antioxidants, blueberry, healthy fruit, naturalizing, nature, Vaccinium
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Blackberries – Worth the Scratches
It’s almost blackberry season. The thorny canes might scratch the skin off you, but the fruit is worth the effort. These brambles comprise one of the most confusing genera in the plant kingdom. There are numerous members of the genus … Continue reading
