News & Articles By Rhonda Johansson
04/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
A little bit of sunshine: How to grow sunflowers
Just looking at a sunflower is enough to make anyone happy. The earthly representation of the sun, these flowers are bright and beautiful. Sunflowers are not just decorative though — their seeds have been studied to have numerous health benefits. Furthermore, the oil extracted from the flower can be used to heal the skin and keep […]
04/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
14 fruits and vegetables to start planting in April
We’re hitting the middle of Spring! With temperatures rising and your garden soil reaching that “Goldilocks” temperature of not too hot and not too cold, now is the perfect time to plant most of your vegetable seeds. An article published on USFeeds.com lists 14 fruits and vegetables you should start planting now! Beans: Not just […]
04/12/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Green tea may be able to help reverse multiple myeloma cancer
A specific antioxidant found in green tea may be able to prevent the onset of a rare condition associated with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a polyphenol found in green tea that is proving itself to be a powerful anticarcinogenic. A study published last year found that EGCG can affect protein buildup […]
04/10/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
How to effortlessly start a flower bed from scratch
Contrary to popular belief, starting a flower bed from scratch is not that difficult. To be sure, a little planning and forethought is needed, but it isn’t the Herculean task everyone makes it to be. Do-it-yourselfers can immediately change the appearance of their homes with this simple guide. Even those who have questionable gardening skills can make […]
04/02/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Blueberries the new antidepressants? Plant nutrients found to protect “happy hormones” in women who recently gave birth
One in every seven women will suffer from postpartum depression. Mental health groups warn that even women who are not diagnosed with the condition may still experience minor mood swings known as the “baby blues.” Current studies point to the physiological links between hormones and the onset of certain mental disorders such as depression and […]
04/02/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Is garlic the key to stopping this silent killer?
A 2016 study published in The Journal of Nutrition asserts that garlic has proven to be an effective means of treating heart disease. This kitchen staple has been shown to stop plaque from accumulating in coronary arteries, dramatically reducing the risk of a heart attack — the “silent killer.” Nutrients in the bulb work directly […]
03/30/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Do you have this natural painkiller growing in your back yard?
Known as the “poor man’s opium”, wild lettuce is an excellent and natural painkiller. Lactuca Virosa can be used as an alternative to traditional and often addictive prescription painkillers. The power of this vegetable – a cousin to the lettuce we buy at the grocery store – is found in the white substance produced in its leaves […]
03/29/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
This often forgotten berry has some amazing health benefits
Blackberries are the often forgotten child of the berry family. Popular media has given its siblings, the strawberry, blueberry, and red raspberry, proper attention. But nutritionists say that Rubus fruticosus — the blackberry’s scientific name — should be given more notice.  Blackberries are one of the highest scoring foods in the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC). […]
03/26/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson
Health experts: Stop peeling your vegetables
Good news for the lazy cook: you can, and should, stop peeling your fruits and vegetables. Nutritionists and dieticians say that doing so actually removes essential vitamins and nutrients needed by the body. Current data show that keeping peels on gives the most health benefits. Peels contain more fiber and vitamins than the actual fruit or […]
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