News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Easy cukes: How to grow cucumbers for summer
What makes the cucumber truly special is how easy it is to grow. All you need is planning and patience, and soon enough you’ll have jar after jar of this amazingly versatile vegetable. Not only is it a refreshing addition to summer salads, but it’s also an effective treatment against sunburn.  GardeningKnowHow.com states that there are two basic […]
04/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Stock up: More and more supermarkets are now carrying bulk foods
The growing interest in natural products and home cooking have prompted big-name grocers to embrace bulk to stick out among the competition. Grocers such as Hy-Vee and H-E-B have begun offering a variety of food items in bins located in their stores’ organic aisles. “These stores are starting to embrace bulk,” Diane Sheehan, Director of […]
04/13/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Do not toss: Overripe bananas may be effective against cancer cells, finds scientific study
While yellow bananas may be tastier, the darker brown ones may be better for you. According to TheHeartySoul.com, a 2009 article in the journal Food Science and Technology Research claimed that overripe bananas contained more Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), a cancer-fighting cytokine or small protein. The TNF in Bananas The study was conducted by Masatoshi […]
04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Make time for thyme: How to grow your own thyme
If you feel like your roast chicken is missing that special something, a pinch of thyme might just do the trick. Now, you could go to your local farmers’ market to purchase a small bundle of thyme… or you could grow it yourself in your very own backyard. Not only is this aromatic, flavorful herb […]
04/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Wave your microwave goodbye: How to reheat food without a microwave
Microwaving greatly diminishes the nutritional value of your food and replaces it with toxic chemicals from heated plastic containers. It’s not worth the risk. Here are some healthier microwave alternatives for you to consider. Use the oven Perhaps one of the easier ways to reheat your food is to use an oven. Most foods that […]
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