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Posted by: B. Joy Preston

1 year 13 weeks ago

The most taken-for-granted part of Sushi for me is the Nori. Although Sushi is a Japanese food, it is a popular food not only to the Japanese people but to many people regardless of race and culture.

Most Sushi eaters devour the taste of crab, mangoes, cucumber, rice, tuna, etc. whatever there is inside a sushi but oftentimes fail to savour the clean taste of the Nori. The Nori is simply known to most as rice paper, used to wrap maki sushi. Little did they know that what most sushi eaters think as just another wrapper, is a sea vegetable rich in protein, zinc, calcium and iodine

Calm Your Stress Levels for the Holidays

Posted by: B. Joy Preston

1 year 24 weeks ago

Stress levels begin to rise in anticipation of the holidays. Now that we are in the midst of the "holiday season," stress levels are likely to rise even higher.

Here are some ideas and strategies to lower the negative impact of stress and allow you to have a more relaxing and enjoyable holiday season. Many of them are natural activities for reducing or moderating stress. Many can overcome the negative impact of previous stress. Whatever activities you choose, do them joyously. Laugh and play and sing and talk with friends ”¦ every day.

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Maca: A Peruvian Superfood

Posted by: B. Joy Preston

1 year 27 weeks ago

In our house, Maca finds its way into smoothies and raw soups many other combination dishes, on a regular basis. We just purchased ten pounds and when the package arrived, I thought ”¦ "Why did we purchase so much?"

My answers: We use it all the time. I love to give packages of it to friends. Maca stores well for years. So those are my reasons.

Fruit or Vegetable or Herb?

Maca grows as a root on slopes of the Peruvian Andes. Although it is a root (it grows mostly underground), it is more often considered a fruit because part of it is exposed to the air and sun.

Wonderful Sea Vegetables

Posted by: B. Joy Preston

1 year 28 weeks ago

Sea Vegetables have long been associated with good health because of their mineral content. They are rich in essential vitamins, iodine, iron, protein, potassium, and a bio available source of calcium and magnesium. Sea vegetables are, indeed, one of the richest sources of nutrients essential to maintain a healthy life.

Sea Vegetables are also popularly known as "seaweeds." The giant seaweed kelp can grow as much as 200 feet tall and is capable of growing up to a foot a day.

You can crush, chop, or crumble a sea vegetable in order to get the most satisfying dish with it

Benefits of Avocado Eating

Posted by: B. Joy Preston

1 year 34 weeks ago

There are so many benefits of avocado eating that my family and I eat this wonderful fruit nearly every day, alone or in combination with other foods.

Introduction to Avocado

Avocado Halves The Botanical Name of Avocado is Persea Americana, P. gratissima, specifically classified from the flowering plant, Lauraceae (Laurel) family. Avocado grows in a variety of locations, but it is native to the Mesoamerican Region. It is an evergreen plant, which can live

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