The Jicama is Pachyrhizus erosus and is commonly known as the Jicama yam (or yam bean) or Mexican turnip and is part of the yam bean family. It's a native Mexican vine plant whose tuberous root is edible. The root is made up of several potato-like groups with each fruit shaped … [Read more...]
Glycemic Values of Common Fruits and Vegetables
By Julie Christensen The glycemic index was originally developed by David Jenkins, a professor of nutrition at the University of Toronto, to help diabetics make smart food choices. The index ranks foods based on how quickly their carbohydrates are converted to sugar. Foods high … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Damping Off
Did all of your seedlings start to wither and die? Or did your seeds never germinate? It might be that damping off is to blame. Starting seeds yourself is a great way to save money, and when you start your own seeds, you usually have a greater number of plant varieties to … [Read more...]
Eat These Fruits and Vegetables to Lose Weight
Want to lose a few pounds? Eating unprocessed foods like fruits and vegetables are a terrific way to lose weight and improve your health at the same time. Compared to overly processed packaged foods that often contain high amounts of salt, fat and sugar and calories, basic … [Read more...]
How to Cultivate Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms, with their overlapping layers of flesh, are sometimes hard to find in the grocery store, but they can be grown at home without too much trouble. These fungi have a meaty texture and mild flavor that is best used in cooked dishes, such as soups, sautés and … [Read more...]
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