Potato Eyes Block UV Light Potatoes want to stay underground. They are the “Kings of Darkness”. The Ozzie Osbourne of the tuber community. Way down in the dirt, these little oval balls of complex carbohydrates are comfortable with a cool… Read More ›
Month: January 2013
Fruit Of The Vine-Let Me Tell You About Wine
Kicking back and enjoying a glass of vino started way, way back. Approximately seven thousand years ago, in the mountains of what is now northern Iran, they were fermenting up an alcoholic storm. Archeologists discovered remains of aged grapes and… Read More ›
Is Brown Rice Killing You?
Since the end of World War II, chemical contamination of the environment has increased beyond comprehension. Remember DDT? Kids Following DDT Spray Truck It was known as the “safest” miracle pesticide to spray on crops. In addition, DDT (dichlorodiphenyltricholorethenemist) was… Read More ›
Selenium-Tracing The Existence Of This Marvelous Mineral
“Right To The MOON, Alice!” We get the word selene, from the Greek word for MOON. Selenium is known as a trace mineral. Trace, because it’s only needed in very small amounts in the body. The major minerals like calcium,… Read More ›