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September 14, 2014

The Healthy Benefits of Garlic

Garlic is one of the oldest known medicinal plants, and it often enhances the flavor of food dishes. Sometimes called the stinky rose its popularity grows […]
September 14, 2014

Potatoes the American Staple Food and a Healthy Starch

Archaeologists found potato remains as far back as 500 BC in the ancient ruins of Peru and Chile. Today, potatoes are a staple food here in […]
September 14, 2014

Oregano, “Joy of the Mountain”

“Joy of the Mountain” is the true meaning of the Greek word oregano. We associate oregano with Italy and its foods though it originated in Greece. […]
September 14, 2014

Nuts and Seeds

Carbohydrates and Fats in Nuts and Seeds (1 Ounce) Cal Tot. Carb Fiber Net Carb Sat. Fat Mono Fat ω-3 Fat ω-6 Fat Almonds 161 6.1 […]
September 14, 2014

Ginger Root for Cooking and Health

Ginger seems to originate from Southern China. Today, it is cultivated all over tropic and subtropical areas; In Asian cooking GGS (Ginger, Garlic and Scallions) is […]
September 14, 2014

Fruit and Vegetables

Potato, Potatah, Tomato or Tomatah…does it really matter?  What we do know is that fruits and vegetables provide an enormous amount of vitamins and minerals. Nutritionally […]
September 14, 2014

Fat, Fiber and Exercise

Since we all love to eat, why don’t you try to limit the Fat and increase the Exercise and Fiber. During holidays we celebrate by eating […]
September 14, 2014

Carbohydrates, The Good and the Bad

Often,  carbohydrates are getting a bad wrap from millions of dieters on popular fad diets. Research from the World Health Organization, American Heart Association, American Cancer […]
September 14, 2014

Bananas, The Most Popular Fruit in America

According to the USDA in 2010 the Banana is the most popular fruit in the United States followed by Apples, Watermelon, Grapes, Strawberries and Oranges in […]