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Delicious Dragon…Fruit That Is!
Delicious Dragon…Fruit That Is!

Delicious Dragon…Fruit That Is!

Dragon fruit (a.k.a. “pitaya”) is a beautiful fruit grown in Southeast Asia, Mexico, Central and South America, and Israel. The plant is football-shaped and has a leathery, leafy skin that is deep red or pink in color. It comes in three varieties: red flesh, white flesh and yellow flesh, all of which are embedded with hundreds of black seeds and have a mild, sweet taste. The best-tasting variety is the one with red flesh, which is succulent …

For the Love of Garlic
For the Love of Garlic

For the Love of Garlic

There have been a variety of large-scale studies conducted in the last few decades, examining between 20,000 and 40,000 patients over a span of several years, which have concluded that the regular consumption of garlic—whether in raw/natural form or the much more socially acceptable odorless capsule form—has been shown to reduce stomach and colon cancer, as well as other forms of cancer, by 35 to 40%.

Magnificent Magnolia! Beautiful Tree…Flower…Mood Support
Magnificent Magnolia! Beautiful Tree…Flower…Mood Support

Magnificent Magnolia! Beautiful Tree…Flower…Mood Support

The Magnolia Tree is just a beautiful tree. One cannot help but look admiringly upon the deep bronze and rich green colors of its firm, medium-sized leaves and its gorgeous creamy flowers that smell like creamy citrus. As we walk through a variety of gardens, the Magnolia Tree always stands apart in its rich grandeur. Only recently did we discover that its beauty goes just a bit deeper than its looks.

Eat Your Greens – But Not All Greens are Created Equal! ROMAINE vs. ICEBERG
Eat Your Greens – But Not All Greens are Created Equal! ROMAINE vs. ICEBERG

Eat Your Greens – But Not All Greens are Created Equal! ROMAINE vs. ICEBERG

Perhaps we have all heard at some point that Iceberg is just not as healthy as Romaine. Is there truth to that? What do the facts show? There are a lot of studies out there, but we found some common themes we’d like to share.