If you’re NUTS for summer BBQs, we have some ideas! The great American Summer BBQ season is now in full swing. There are seven ways to make your party stand out from your neighbors. The good old-fashioned summer BBQ is a steadfast American tradition; here’s how to make yours stand out. Summertime is hot! Your…
Our intention is not to ‘go crazy’ over adding more mixed nuts. Rather, to spread the good news about the health benefits of nuts over bread and meats. According to a recent Huffington Post UK article, there are 6 more medically sound reasons you should be incorporating nuts into your diet. We’ve summarized all 6…
Bananas are indigenous to Asia and the Middle East, with their cultivation dating back thousands of years. They were introduced to the New World during the 15th and 16th centuries, leading to the establishment of banana plantations in Latin America and the Caribbean. It wasn’t until after the American Civil War (1861-1865) that bananas became…
Does your favorite national park have a snack? Pick your favorite national park, and we will tell you what trail snacks match the park’s personality. Capitol Reef National Park The historic orchards at Capitol Reef contain about 1,900 fruit and nut trees. Relics from the area’s pioneer history. You’re probably a fan of variety, so…
Few things are as vital as water in the growth of our human endeavor. It sustains life, powers industries, and shapes landscapes. Yet, as climate change continues to disrupt weather patterns and exacerbate droughts, water scarcity has become an increasingly urgent challenge. For both governments and businesses, water will become a top issue in the…
On January 31, 1938, about 12,000 pecan shellers went on strike. These workers were primarily Hispanic women who came to San Antonio from Mexico to work. Together, they left their jobs to protest poor working conditions and low pay. This became known as the Pecan Shellers Strike in San Antonio, Texas. The strike lasted three…
Although there are health benefits to eating Brazil nuts, over consumption can be harmful because of their selenium content. To prevent selenium toxicity, it’s important to eat Brazil nuts moderately, and to limit your intake to one to three nuts per day. If you watch your intake, you can enjoy the nutritional benefits of Brazil…
We have entered the era of super seeds as part of a common diet. Currently, you can find flax seeds in small markets and supermarkets everywhere. Over the past year, chia seeds have been in many new products. Popular in juice drinks and gluten-free flours. Quinoa was considered new and exciting in the 90’s and…
Walnut oil uses grows as the production continues to expand. The amount of walnut oil produced in the United States is about 600 tons annually. The raw material for oil pressing is divided between incredible men rejected during shelling and meat frames recovered from shells. The reflector has a slightly lower oil content (55.6%) than…
Flavius Josephus (A.D. 37-A.D. 100) was a prominent Jewish historian and soldier born in Jerusalem. Josephus’ historical works are among the most valuable sources for studying early Judaism and Christianity. Having studied the tenets of the three main sects of Judaism- Essenes, Sadducees, and Pharisees. He became a Pharisee himself. At the beginning of the…
The cashew belongs to the Anacardiacede or cashew family. The medical uses for cashews have been clear and prominant throughout history. Other plants that belong to this family are mango fruit and the pistachio nut, as well as toxic plants that produce skin blistering, namely poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. In fact, the…
The end product of the dried mango is going to be a yummy ready to eat snack. And, as with many dried fruits, moderation is key, since they’re a concentrated source of sugar. As mangoes become increasingly prevalent in American supermarkets, people want to know: Is dried mango good for you? Here are some considerations:…