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04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Decrease your risk of breast cancer by avoiding these foods

As with any disease, breast cancer is a condition full of complexities and nuances. Factors such as genetics and family history are uncontrollable factors that can make one more susceptible to developing breast cancer. Smoking habits and diet are individual decisions that can greatly affect one’s chances of acquiring the disease; and according to MedicalNewsToday.com, […]

04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Your exhaustion could be a sign of iron deficiency

If exhaustion has become part of your life, you could be missing an important mineral. Iron is crucial to the red blood cells that move oxygen around our bodies, and the lack of iron is often manifested through fatigue. Combine this with a pale appearance and shortness of breath, and these could be signs of […]

04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Tapping trees: How to get your own free syrup

Did you know that there’s a place where you can get maple syrup for free? Just look outside. More than just maple trees, there’s “an entire world of saps and syrups,” notes Brett McLeod of MotherEarthNews.com. A great variety of trees means a great variety of syrups, so grab your drill and bucket and get […]

04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

8 Indian superfoods you NEED to try

Bidding winter good bye and greeting the springtime is best done when you’re full of energy. In addition to proper amounts of sleep and exercise, our diet accounts for our energy and health. Local superfoods like blueberries are good for this, but why not try something different? India is a country blessed with an abundance […]

04/13/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Do not toss: Overripe bananas may be effective against cancer cells, finds scientific study

While yellow bananas may be tastier, the darker brown ones may be better for you. According to TheHeartySoul.com, a 2009 article in the journal Food Science and Technology Research claimed that overripe bananas contained more Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), a cancer-fighting cytokine or small protein. The TNF in Bananas The study was conducted by Masatoshi […]

04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Make time for thyme: How to grow your own thyme

If you feel like your roast chicken is missing that special something, a pinch of thyme might just do the trick. Now, you could go to your local farmers’ market to purchase a small bundle of thyme… or you could grow it yourself in your very own backyard. Not only is this aromatic, flavorful herb […]

04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Fort Worth school gets new salad bar to help kids eat healthier lunches

Getting kids to eat their vegetables just became easier. In Fort Worth, Texas at least. On March 22 of this year, the Westpark Elementary School of Fort Worth welcomed the installation of a new salad bar. Representatives from the Forth Worth Independent School District were joined by Fort Worth mayor, Betsy Price, and City of […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

We kidney not: Kidney beans are good for you

They say big things come in small packages, and the kidney bean is proof of that. More than just an important ingredient in chili con carne, this humble superfood is packed full of vitamins and minerals linked to the reduction of many diseases. Just a few kidney beans a day can keep the bad stuff […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

One cup wonder: How to reuse old coffee grounds

Your cup of joe can do more than perk you up in the morning. From exfoliating your face to removing dirt from tiles, used coffee grounds are useful in more ways than one. For your skin and body: Easy Exfoliant – Combine used coffee grounds with equal parts all-natural oil (we recommend using either olive oil […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

How to make survival candles with soy wax

Compared to regular paraffin candles, soy candles might not seem all that different at first glance. A candle’s a candle, right? The similarities between paraffin candles and soy candles are only surface-deep. There are many reasons why these vegetable oil-derived candles are much better than regular ones. Because they’re made from soybeans, they’re natural and […]

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