Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is indigenous to southern Africa where, for thousands of years, tribes prepared the herb as an internal remedy for migraine and gastrointestinal problems and to reduce fever. Salves were also prepared to heal skin conditions. Today, devil's claw is a scientifically validated remedy for pain and inflammation associated with degenerative joint …
Naturally sweet cinnamon revives our senses with its wonderful aroma and can enhance health with its medicinal properties. Cinnamon was first used in China (2700 B.C.) to treat fever, digestive, and menstrual problems. Indian healers used cinnamon to treat gastrointestinal complaints, as well as sore throat and cough. Today, modern herbalists continue to use the …
Do you enjoy a no-sugar-added soda with dinner every night? What about a low-sugar, high protein ‘nutrition bar' after a workout? At the office, are you mindlessly grazing through the low-sugar or no-sugar added cookies? Do you read food label ingredients to see where the sugars are hidden? If you're regularly drawn to sweets or …
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Meet onion's delicate cousin! Known for its delicate, meaty, onion-like flavor, shallot, a member of the onion family, adds flavor to dishes worldwide. Shallot (Allium ascalonicum) most likely originates from Southeast Asia, spreading into India and the Mediterranean region. Typically, it's used as seasoning for foods, food industry products, and medicine. Shallot contains carbohydrates and …
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Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) has been used for centuries for medicinal and culinary purposes. Though native to the Mediterranean region, bay leaf is now grown in warm climates worldwide. In ancient times, this sharp, bitter-tasting herb was known as a symbol of victory, fame, and prosperity. Individuals in past eras would prosper with bay leaf. …
Before modern refrigeration (invented for home use in 1918), many groceries had to be grown and harvested locally. There were no large grocery stores or refrigerated semi trucks to bring food from place to place. There were no giant farms transporting meats from coast to coast like there are now. Farms were also smaller, feeding …