The Acai berry hails from the rainforest and has recently been promoted as one of the “super health foods.” Proponents of the acai berry have pointed out that the berries, which are rich in anti-oxidants, have been linked to fighting cancer and contains essential fatty acids, iron, fiber, calcium and vitamins B, C and E. ...
There’s no doubt that berries are chock full of nutritional benefits. From the blueberry with its rich source of anthyocyanins to the high vitamin C content of strawberries, berries are a great choice for any meal or snack. One berry that may be less familiar, but is being increasingly recognized for its health properties is ...
I really didn’t know what to expect; I had only vaguely heard of black elderberry (or berries?) and wasn’t familiar with this fruit. Will it be nasty? Will it work? I was pleasantly surprised, for the product exceeded all my expectations and put to rest any trepidations. Did you know that black elderberry is a ...
Different fabrics may take dye differently. For example, in England my friends and I gathered Elderberries that grew along a garden path. Cooking the berries smelled fantastic. We added mordant to our hand spun yarns and placed them in the dyepot. The wool came out a burgundy color, which we expected. The silk placed in ...
One supplement I really recommend to try is the 42 Fruits and Vegetables capsules made by Nutraceutical Sciences Institute. I purchased the 180 capsule bottle from vitacost.com for $15. I thought with all of the fruits and vegetables in the capsules, they would be a healthy supplement to take. It arrived sealed in a white ...
The Florida Elderberry is plentiful in many areas and is a favorite edible for those who forage for Mother Nature’s free food. While this wild food is considered poisonous in some other states (red elderberry), this particular plant produces dark purple or black looking fruit that is edible. All parts of the Florida edible elderberry ...
Life presents many challenges but it’s nice to know that simple things can make it easier. Sometimes one has only to look around to see what is at hand. Need to keep witches at bay or ease painful sinus congestion? Grab a sprig of elderberry leaves. Important Folk Medicine Once called the peoples medicine chest, ...