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- Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Acai Berry - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithA Berry similar in size and colour of the Blueberry, the acai berry contains a large single seed in the middle of a fleshy pulp. Acai Berry is a Native to the Amazon Rainforest. A member of the Arecaceae family, the Acai Berry is Botanically recognised as Euterpe oleracea. The berry is born ...
Views: 2029 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Olive Oil - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithOlive Oil is obtained from the fruit of Olea europaea of the Oleaceae family. Commonly known as The Olive Tree. One of the healthiest oils available it is perhaps the world’s most popular oil used commonly in cooking. In addition it is also used in Cosmetics and Soaps as well as in ...
Views: 2017 - Organic Gardener – How to Save Your Tomato Seeds - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eric SmithSaving seeds from the plants we grow is a good way of regrowing your favourite vegetables without the need of continually buying new seed. There are many types of vegetable seeds that can be collected. Plants must be open pollinated and not from a previous Hybrid as there is no guarantee of the ...
Views: 2014 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Linseed (Flax) - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithLinseed (or Flax as it is often known) is of the family Linaceae with the Botanical name of Linum usitatissimum. Archaeological digs have discovered flax fibres believed to be from around the year around 34,000BC. Historically Flax was cultivated around Ethiopia and Ancient Egypt. Flax grows ...
Views: 2006 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Pomegranate - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Eric SmithA member of the Lythraceae family and Botanically named Punica granatum, the pomegranate is a deciduous tree growing to around 7 to 8 metres. The pomegranate is a native to areas around Southwest Asia. It has been grown for its fruit for centuries. Today it can be found growing today in many ...
Views: 1995(2 votes) - Lemon Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithLemon Essential Oil is expressed from the fresh skin of the Citrus limonum from the Rutaceae Family, also known as Citrus Limon. Lemon trees grow up to 6 metres in height. The fruit is born from slightly pink flowers. The fruit is bright green ripening to its brilliant colour of ...
Views: 1991(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Strawberry - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithStrawberries are amongst the most popular fruits in the world. They have been eaten for centuries and have been known for their health benefits. Strawberries are very nutritious containing many valuable nutrients. They are a rich source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Strawberries are high in ...
Views: 1980 - Lavender Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Eric SmithLavender Essential Oil is derived from the flowers, of the Lavandula angustifolia, from the Lamiaceae family, previously known as Lavandula officinalis. It is still recognised as officinalis by some horticulturalists. The Lavender Shrub grows to around one metre. It is an extremely popular ...
Views: 1980(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Lettuce - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithLettuce is botanically recognised as Lactuca satvia from the family Asteraceae. It is perhaps, the world’s most popular green leaf salad vegetable. The milky solution that oozes from the crispy base end of lettuce was the rise of both the botanical (Latin) name for lettuce as well as the common ...
Views: 1978 - Health Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Peas - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Eric SmithPeas are a common vegetable grown in many home gardens around the world. Botanically recognised as Pisum sativum. Varieties include “macrocarpon” (Snow peas or Snap peas) and “hortense” (Podded peas) from the family Fabaceae. Peas originated in areas around Turkey and Western Asia. Peas grow ...
Views: 1975 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Tomato - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithThe tomato is recognised, as a vegetable though should be correctly termed a berry fruit in true botanical classification. A member of the Solanaceae family and botanically named Solanum lycopersicum (syn. Lycopersicon esculentum) the tomato is closely related to Potatoes, Deadly nightshade and ...
Views: 1919 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Spinach - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithA native of South West Asia and from the Amaranthaceae family, what we commonly recognise as Spinach is botanically classified as Spinacia oleracea. Spinach is a native of South Western Asia and is now cultivated around the world. Spinach is an annual plant but can be treated as a Biennial in ...
Views: 1909 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating – Brown Rice - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithOryza sativa of the Poaceae family, is the Botanical name for what could be considered the most commonly consumed grains in the world. It is included in the diets in many Countries and of many cultures around the world. It is especially popular in South East Asia where it is consumed on an ...
Views: 1899 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Blueberry - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Eric SmithBlueberries are known botanically as Vaccinium of which there are several species. Blueberries belong to the Ericaceae family. The Cranberry and Bilberry are also from the Vaccinium Genus. The blueberry is a Perennial with dark blue berries. Blueberries are Native to North America and ...
Views: 1859 - Organic Cleansing For An External New You - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eric SmithToxins Build up in our body on a daily basis. Naturally occurring toxins, free radicals, synthetic chemicals, alcohol, cigarettes, prescription drugs, depleted body secretions and hormones all add up to load our bodies with toxins that can stress not only our internal systems but also our skin, ...
Views: 1856 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Avocado - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithPersea gratissima, better known as Avocado is a Tree from the plant family, Lauraceae. The tree and its fruit are both commonly referred to as Avocado. It Fruit has also been commonly named Alligator Pear and Butter Pear. The Avocado is native to Mexico and parts of South America. The fruit ...
Views: 1854 - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Asparagus - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithThe cultivation of Asparagus has a long history dating back to at least 2000 years when the Egyptians grew it for its health and medicinal properties. It also has connections to Ancient Rome and Greece. Asparagus is from the genus Asparagus and species A. officinalis. Asparagus is a unique plant ...
Views: 1828 - Synthetic Chemicals and their connection to childhood cancer - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eric SmithCancer is a serious disease, especially in children. Disease related statistics place childhood cancer as the leading cause of death in children from Birth to 15 years old. Accidents do cause more deaths than cancer, but cancer is the most common childhood disease resulting in death. It is ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Eating - Sweet Potato - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric SmithThe plant family, Convolvulaceae, holds the lineage for the Ipomoea batatas more commonly known as Sweet Potato. The edible tubers come in a range of coloured cultivars with the most recognised being the traditional Orange. Colours also include white, orange, and purple. A mildly distant ...
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