It is known that American Indians used cranberries to make poultices, a soft and moist adhesive mass spread on a cloth and used to heal wounds. In addition, they enjoyed cooked cranberries sweetened with maple syrup or honey. When the colonists arrived, they also developed a taste for sweetened versions of these tart-flavored red berries. …
This weekend, I went to the famous Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Thousands of people crowded into Balloon Fiesta Park. It is a field about the size of four football fields. It attracts Balloonists from all over the country. This event attracts ballooning fans and families. Along one side of the field are the vendors for products …
Even though the indigenous people of Australia were well aware of macadamia nuts, which they called “kindal kindal,” it was not until the mid-nineteenth century that two European botanists discovered them growing in the rain forests of the eastern part of the country. The botanists named their findings after their friend, Dr. John Macadam. Initially, …
Bananas are indigenous to Asia and The Middle East. They were brought to the new world in the 15th and 16th centuries. Banana plantations started to pop up in Latin America and The Caribbean. It was after the Civil War in America from 1861 to 1865 that Americans started to have a taste for Bananas. …
There is no question that Philadelphia is a fat city. It was in 1999 that Philadelphia was named the Fattest City in America. This title was given by Men’s Health Magazine which looks at other factors such as commute time, disease statistics, gym membership, and even causes of death. Today, we ranked 14th in the …
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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 …
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Dried fruits and nuts are a popular topic in the news this week. According to the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC), in Reus, Tarragona, Spain, both demand and consumption of dried fruits and nuts have increased globally. Experts explain that it is because of increasing demand and limited supply for the majority of …
Nutritional Content Of Pumpkin Seeds (1 Ounce) Calories: 126 (529 kJ) Protein: 5.3 g Total fat: 5.5 g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 15.2 g Fiber: 5.2 g High in fiber, magnesium, and zinc, good source of protein, manganese, potassium, copper, and iron; contains phytosterols. The History Of The Pumpkin Seed Pumpkins have been a …
Ever wonder what other types of nuts there are in the world beyond what you see at the grocery stores? Farmer’s markets have great selections of nuts as well. (Check out our favorite Farmers Markets in NJ here) But I found out about a few lesser-known nuts and you never know where they might appear …
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Nutritional Content Of Chia Seeds (1 Ounce) Calories: 138 (578 kJ) Protein: 4.7 g Total fat: 8.7 g Saturated fat: 0.9 g Carbohydrates: 12 g Fiber: 9.8 g The History Of The Chia Seed The variety of chia seeds most often consumed and commercially grown is the seed of Salvia Hispanica. “Golden chia”, Salvia Columbariae, …
