Healthy Eating – Seeds Inside – Pumpkin (Winter Squash)
Pumpkin is from the plant family Cucurbitaceae of the genus Cucurbita pepo. It is a common genus and species with many cultivars including; Acorn squash, Delicata squash, Gem squash, Heart of gold squash, Pattypan squash, Pumpkin, Zucchini and many others. Some Pumpkins belong to other species’ groups such as Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita maxima, and Cucurbita mixta. The Species “mixta” is what I more commonly recognise as a true Gourd, though variations do exist within the genus.
June 16, 2010
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Healthy Eating – Root Solution – Garlic
Not a root vegetable, but grown underground just the same, Garlic is a nutritious vegetable of the Alliaceae family. Botanically recognised as Allium sativum, Garlic is closely related to Shallots, Onions, Leek and Chives. Garlic has been used for centuries for both Medicinal and edible purposes. It’s use dates back to at least the times of Ancient Egypt. Its use was reported in China as early as the 6th Century AD…
June 15, 2010
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Healthy Eating – Root Solution – Burdock
Burdock is from the Asteraceae family of the Genus Arctium of which there are several species. The most common used is Arctium lappa. The plant grows on a basal stalk with large leaves resembling common dock. Burdock is often treated as a weed when it grows naturally along roadsides where wind blows the seed and it settles along fences and other catchment areas…
June 13, 2010
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Healthy Eating – Berry Power – Avocado
The Avocado is native to Mexico and parts of South America. The fruit is classified as a Berry and is treated as a vegetable in most culinary dishes. It will grow in some cooler climates but Avocado is typically most prolific in Tropical climates…
June 12, 2010
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Health Eating – Root Solution – Sweet Potato
The plant family, Convolvulaceae, holds the lineage for the Ipomoea batatas more commonly known as Sweet Potato. The edible tubers come in a range of coloured cultivars with the most recognised being the traditional Orange. Colour’s also include white, orange, and purple…
June 10, 2010
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Healthy Eating – Red Lentils
Red Lentils belong to the plant family Fabaceae. Red lentils are classified as Lens culinaris. The Lentil is Popular around Europe and a regularly consumed food throughout the Middle East and India. The Red Lentil is often used as a substitute for meat. There are several varieties of lentils…
June 5, 2010
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Healthy Eating – Chickpeas
Historically Chickpeas have been used almost since recorded time began. They have recorded uses of Chickpeas in Italy and Greece since the Bronze Age. Chickpeas are believed to be one of, if not the oldest cultivated vegetables. There is evidence to suggest Chickpeas were used as far back as 9500BC…
June 2, 2010
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Healthy Eating – String Beans
String Beans are one of the most nutritious vegetables grown commercially for food. String Beans are high in B Group vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and a rich source of vitamin C…
May 31, 2010
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