If Bernard Preston's inspirational books do not awaken in you the desire to live long in the land, then alas I have failed! Oh yes, and the desire to sit under those trees you once planted, to nurture those grandchildren you have borne.
Alas, sometimes it takes a fist banging on the skull, or a pick axe to break open the frozen sea within us. Is poor health trying to tell you something...? Just where are you planning to live, if you don't look after your bod, eh?
Natural honey enables us to lose weight and normalise our lipids; it lowers fasting blood glucose but in large amounts also increases the value of HbA1c.
Continue reading "Natural honey consumption by diabetics is complex and controversial."
A healthy diet for prediabetes explores the different options, the philosophies about starches and the role of fat; and the power of walking to lower BG.
Continue reading "A healthy diet for prediabetes means limiting carbs; or exercising."
Radish nutrition for the antioxidants like vitamins B6, C and folic acid. The fibre is to keep your colon happy; and a host of nasties from constipation.
Continue reading "Radish nutrition for these peppery veggies to really liven up a salad."
Meaning of gluten goes into the chemistry which you need to grasp if it is your desire to continue enjoying wheat but not suffer from the undesirable effects.
Continue reading "Meaning of gluten is so that folk do not give up bread needlessly."
Eat your greens because lutein from your food is far more effective and cheaper than from a pill; adult-onset macular degeneration can be avoided.
Continue reading "Eat your greens if you desire to avoid needlessly going blind."
Bernie's delicious spinach dip makes the medicine go down; every person must have their greens daily.
Continue reading "Bernie's delicious spinach dip can be made in a jiffy."
Honey bee traps should be constructed from a previously-occupied hive; swarms like the smell of an old box. Alternatively daub them with crushed, boiled combs.
New potatoes along with the reds are known as waxy, as they have half the glycemic-load. Passing through the SI partly undigested they reach the colon instead.
Continue reading "New potatoes straight from the garden can be enjoyed by all."
Super smoothies provide the satiety we all need, stopping the mid-morning angst in its tracks; countering the desire for a cola and a snack.
Continue reading "Super smoothies can provide quick, nutritious breakfasts."
Shelling large green beans may put many people off, selecting canned varieties instead. But there is a technique to do it quickly and efficiently; much nicer.
Continue reading "Shelling large green beans is time-consuming but there are ways."
Natural pest management points out that poisons kill friend and foe alike; and maybe us too. Hens in the garden, wood ash and worm wee enable us to cope.
Continue reading "Natural pest management recommends alternatives to insecticides."
Fava beans nutrition is noteworthy for its high vegetable protein content, L-dopa and the prevention of Macular Degeneration too.
Continue reading "Fava beans nutrition is about the treatment of Parkinson's disease."
Growing peppadews begins in a warm spot in the spring once the danger of frost is over; they have a long season. They are a rich-source of vitamin C.
Continue reading "Growing peppadews from seed to bushes heavy in fruit is a breeze."
Guacamole with pumpkin seeds can be rustled up in little more than ten-minutes; it's true slow food made fast.
Continue reading "Guacamole with pumpkin seeds is like manna to the prostate gland."
Pathophysiology of atherosclerosis is irreversible; only prevention makes sense. Artificially sweetened colas are even worse than sugar.
Continue reading "Pathophysiology of atherosclerosis causes hardening of the arteries. "
Freezing butternut squash is just about pressure-cooking or roasting them in the oven and then blending before you put the concentrate up.
Continue reading "Freezing butternut squash so you can enjoy them all year-round."
Can I make Dijon mustard can be thankfully answered with an emphatic yes; at a fraction of the price and with none of the chemicals that food companies so love.
Continue reading "Can I make Dijon mustard is a question that can be easily answered."
What is emulsifier in food used to disperse lemon juice, for example into olive oil for a salad dressing? They make up a large part of ultra-processed meals.
Continue reading "What is emulsifier in food is a disturbing question of wellness."
Plant sprouting onions as they are a functional food that helps protect against disease and enhance our wellbeing.
Continue reading "Plant sprouting onions especially for their greens."
Making vegetable stock from scraps is a part of our "waste-not" philosophy; so many people enjoying typical grocery store food are deficient in micronutrients.
Continue reading "Making vegetable stock from scraps to enrich all your dinner recipes."
Is it easy to make a hummus salad dressing recipe? Read on to find out how it can help those who feel constantly hungry.
Continue reading "Is it easy to make a hummus salad dressing recipe? It certainly is."
Being a blood donor could be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do if you hang in and stick it out; literally saving 3 lives with every pint.
Continue reading "Being a blood donor is never easy for most of us."
How to make peppadew oil is an option for those who love the flavour of chilis but without the hefty kick.
Continue reading "How to make peppadew oil is an infusion of spices into EVOO."
Spicy Thai curry soup is made with herbs like lemon grass and coriander, spices such as peppadews; and a mild masala powder.
Continue reading "Spicy Thai curry soup bursts with the flavour of the East."
Glycemic response to beer occurs because of the alcohol and malt-sugar both of which are digested in the small intestine raising the blood glucose.
Continue reading "Glycemic response to beer can be worrying if you are prediabetic."
Healthy hummus recipe will turn any boring green salad into a delicious meal. It is the tastiest easy source of vegetable protein for an alternative to meat.
Continue reading "Healthy hummus recipe can be made in five minutes in your own kitchen."
Bird pressure on hive productivity is a worry as a single drongo can take up to 300 bees per day apparently.
Continue reading "Bird pressure on hive productivity can certainly be significant."
Applying Pascal's Wager to the alcohol causes cancer debate may enable drinkers to enjoy their tipple without angst.
Continue reading "Applying Pascal's Wager to the alcohol causes cancer debate."
Best medicinal herbs says include some of these on a regular basis before the day of serious illness arrives; simply the flavour makes it worthwhile.
Continue reading "Best medicinal herbs gives you a guide to a few of our favourites."
Peppadew sauce is fermented to reduce the influence of antinutrients on absorption of the rich nutrients in the chilies. It is often called Sriracha.
Continue reading "Peppadew sauce is a spicy condiment easy to make in half an hour."
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