Tag: fruits
Ground Cherries: Sweet Little Fruits Bursting with Vitamins
Ground cherries (also called husk cherries and cape gooseberries) are small, orange fruits that grow inside thin, lantern-like husks. They belong to the nightshade family, and are native to temperate and subtropical regions throughout the world, including North America. Despite… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Custard Apples: Sweet, Vitamin-Rich Fruits from Central America
Custard apples are the green, heart-shaped fruits of the Annona reticulata, a small deciduous tree native to Central America. They are characterized by their custard-like flavor and texture, hence the name (though “custard apple” is a common nickname for many… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
TOXIC WARNING: Fruit & Vegetable Stickers – Organic Makes Zero Difference!
The adhesives used on fruit and vegetable stickers are regulated by the FDA. They are labeled as “indirect food-contact substances.” What chemicals the glue can be made from are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations part 175.125. The same… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes, Science, Science & Tech, Weird
Pretty Poison
As I walk down the isles of the supermarket I take note of the shelves, fully stocked neatly in rows, colorful boxes, bottles and packages all so well designed. Eye catching – using words like “diet”, “light”, “natural”, and “healthy”,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Crime, Entertainment, Environment, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Home, Liberty, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Money, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Recipes, Science, Science & Tech, Water
