Summer harvest

Article Abstract:

Beauty aids can be found in the garden with remedies for hair and skin care. Avocado slices can be placed upon the eyes for a soothing and 'moisturizing' effect. The gel from aloe vera plants has both healing and restorative applications for damaged skin and hair. Other natural treatments are examined.

Innovations, Health and beauty aids, Personal care products, Herbs

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Just an unloved flower

Article Abstract:

The nutritive value of several plants that many people think of as weeds, but which are tasty, are described. They are daylily flowers, buds, and stems, chickweed, violet flowers and leaves, clover flowers, wild onion, oxalis seed pods and leaves, and redbud flowers.

Cooking, Wild foods, Wild plants, Edible, Edible wild plants, Cookery (Wild foods)

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Nutrients to the max

Article Abstract:

The nutritional value of certain foods varies with color and preparation. For example, fruits and vegetables retain more nutrients when they are eaten in their natural state. Americans consume less calcium and fiber then they should.

Analysis, Vegetables, Nutrition, Rice

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