Use leftover tea and coffee grounds to acidify the soil of acid-loving plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, gardenias and even blueberries. A light sprinkling of about one-quarter of an inch applied once a month will keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side.
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Cucumber on eyes is so often used for the dark circles under the eyes. This skin lightening effect can also make your skin appear youthful and glowing. The ascorbic acid and caffeic acid in cucumbers brings down the water retention in the eyes. This will reduce the swelling and puffiness around the eyes.
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Zucchini may be at the back of the alphabet, but it's at the front of our minds when it comes to summer vegetables.
This miracle squash is so easy to grow, you can easily end up with a bumper crop. But don't let it go to waste—it has lots of vitamin A, few calories, and it's simple to cook. Go HERE to find some great ways with Zucchini |
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It’s time to shake off the winter blues and welcome the spring sunshine with Asparagus.
The fleshy root system of the plant (know as crown) lies dormant beneath the soil during winter, as the weather warms up the asparagus crown reawakens and sends up spears once again. Asparagus is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells. |
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The globe artichoke is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. The main European producers are Italy, Spain, and France.
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The orange juice can be just as beneficial as eating the fruit whole, provided it is 100% natural, and is not loaded with preservatives, additives, and sugar. The closest thing to eating an orange would be drinking a glass of unpasteurized, freshly squeezed orange juice
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Radish, that common and beloved part of your salad, is a root crop, and it is pungent or sweet in taste with a lot of juice. Did you know they are very good for the liver and stomach, and it acts as a powerful detoxifier too. That means that it purifies blood, eliminating toxins and waste.
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/health-benefits-of-radish.html to read the great benefits by adding them to your next salad. |
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Beetroot has been identified as a superfood due to its nutritional value. According to health experts, regular consumption of beetroot can benefit our health in many ways. It's low in calories and has almost negligible fat content. It helps to reduce blood pressure, aids in the production of red blood cells and is a natural blood purifier.
It has anti-ageing properties and assists in maintaining glowing skin and lustrous hair. It is also believed to boost metabolism and strengthen the digestive system. |
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Dill weed is a good source of calcium, manganese and iron, and as an antioxidant food, its flavonoids provide anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties that give it a whole host of incredible health benefits. Furthermore, it can reduce excess gas, sometimes that is a good thing.
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The Kumquat is a small citrus fruit, orange in colour and oval in shape. You can eat them fresh off the tree with the skin on or they can be preserved used in jams and marmalade or you can make cumquat brandy.
The Kumquat is full of healthy goodness as they contain a good amount of antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E as well as Omega 3 and 6 which assists in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. |
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Leeks are an excellent source of vitamin K. They are very good source of manganese, vitamin B6, copper, iron, folate and vitamin C. Leeks are also a good source of vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids, dietary fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Did you know that the inexpensive, humble and widely used cabbage can practically work miracles? Cabbage is a leafy vegetable of Brassica family. It consists of soft, light green or whitish inner leaves covered with harder and dark green outer leaves.
This is a great link for uses of the humble cabbage a must read. www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/health-benefits-of-cabbage.html |
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Brassica romanesco is a fun vegetable in the same family as cauliflower and cabbage. Its more common name is broccoli romanesco and it produces lime green heads packed with smaller florets similar to its cousin, the cauliflower. Planting romanesco broccoli is a great way of providing variety in your family’s diet.
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These nutritious vegetables contain calcium, potassium, iron, and vitamins K, C, and A.
Raab is notably rich with antioxidants that have shown to be helpful in fighting cancer. Studies done at Johns Hopkins Medical Center show that broccoli sprouts have at least 30 times the concentration of the anticancer substances found in mature broccoli. |
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Popeye was definitely on to something. Spinach is a super food loaded with tons of nutrients in a low calorie package. Dark leafy greens like spinach are important for skin and hair, bone health, and provide protein, iron, vitamins and minerals. It is easy to cook and incredibly versatile, spinach is delicious in pastas, quiches, stir-fries & salads.
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Tangelos are a cross between a mandarin and a grapefruit. The fruit looks and peels like a mandarin they are juicy and have a mild sweet flavour with a slight acid tartness. It is jam packed with vitamin C, thiamine, potassium and dietary fiber. Tangelos are characterized by their deep orange colour and a pebbly texture of the peel which can be removed very easily.
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Coriander is an amazing healing herb (also called cilantro in some cultures and clinical research). It is extremely anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and also an amazing detoxifier and heavy metal chelator. Medicinally, it is used frequently for arthritis, inflammatory digestive disorders and to bind and excrete heavy metals in the blood. That makes it a very beneficial addition to any diet
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Kale is one of the most popular vegetables for many people and contains more calcium than milk. Including kale in your diet provides nutrients that support healthy skin, hair and bones, as well as healthy digestion and a reduced risk of heart disease, it also contains vitamin K and antioxidants that help in protecting against colon and prostate cancer.
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Sipping lemon juice and warm water in the morning will kick-start your day. Try a glass about a half hour before breakfast; the lemon juice flushes out your liver and will help your body absorb your breakfast nutrients better. For that persistent cough mix two parts raw honey with one part apple cider vinegar shake well and sip. Works wonders.
Go HERE for 10 benefits to drinking Lemon Juice & Warm Water before breakfast |
Choko is an old-time Aussie favourite, native to South America where it is known as chayote.
A green, slightly spiky fruit with mild, white flesh. It was used as a pie or jam filler during the Depression years in Australia. |
Broccolini contains a high amount of potassium, which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function & can help in digestion.
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Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color.
It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. Go HERE for more information: |
