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Transitioning from high school to college can be an exciting time in a student's life. However, many students face challenges during this period. Adjusting to the freedom of college can be challenging for freshmen. New students might also be subject to challenges like trying to stick to a proper diet, binge drinking and maintaining emotional health.
Adding ground flax seed to oatmeal is something that you need to do with a certain degree of caution. Find out about adding ground flax seed to oatmeal with help from a body and life stylist in this free video clip.
Making flax seed chips is something you can do with a very specific recipe at your side. Get tips on how to make flax seed chips with help from a whole food enthusiast in this free video clip.
Ground flax seed needs to be used in a very specific way for the tastiest possible results. Find out how to properly use ground flax seed with help from a whole food enthusiast in this free video clip.
Making an avocado paste has a number of different benefits that shouldn't be ignored. Find out how to make an avocado paste and learn about the associated benefits with help from a health director and executive vice president of Juiceateria in this free video clip.
When packing a child's lunch, it's always important to keep things like protein in mind. Find out about a good source of protein to put in a kid's lunch with help from an author and media personality in this free video clip.
Keeping produce fresh is a lot more straightforward than you might be assuming. Keep produce fresh with help from a professional chef in this free video clip.
Pheasant can be a treat to prepare so long as it is not overcooked, which is easy to do with such a lean game bird. One simple method to help prevent dry, tough meat is to brine the pheasant. Brining not only adds moisture, but it allows subtle flavors to be added and protects the meat up to a higher cooking temperature than would normally be safe. If you are able to find a self-basting or kosher pheasant, brining is not recommended because the bird has already been prepared for cooking. When preparing wild pheasants, some cooks prefer to tenderize…
Making a good juice with fruits and vegetables is something you can do right in the comfort of your own home. Make a good juice with fruits and vegetables with help from an author, therapist and wellness chef in this free video clip.
From its introduction in 1902 until 1978, the Producer Price Index was called the Wholesale Price Index. The Producer Price Index is produced monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and includes a "basket" of goods and services made available for the wholesale market, including finished goods, intermediate goods and raw materials, also called crude commodities. As of 2011, most Producer Price Indexes use a base of 100, representing 1982 production prices. Using the Producer Price Index provides advantages for gauging economic conditions that are not possible with the more familiar Consumer Price Index.
The evergreen Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) is a species of varied cultivars. Capitata, for example, reaches 40 feet, making it hard for you to prune a mature specimen. Densa, on the other hand, reaches a maximum height of 4 feet, and Nana stops growing at 15 feet. Unlike other evergreens, yews recover from hard pruning well, though their regrowth is slow. The ideal time for you to prune yours depends on your goal.
The two main file types used in digital photography are RAW and JPEG. RAW files are very similar to a digital negative and allow more freedom in editing, while JPEG, a more widely used file type, may not allow for more drastic edits without changing the quality of the photo. Because recording both formats takes up a lot more space on the memory card, many photographers will choose just one. However, recording both formats offers some benefits.
Self-pollinating fruits and vegetables grow as independent plants because they don't rely on pollination from the wind, bees or other insects. The pollination of certain fruits and vegetables takes place within plants that have both female and male parts within the flowers that grow along the stems. You may only notice flowers on fruits and vegetable plants for a short time at certain times during the year, but these tiny flowers still do the job of pollinating the plant so it can produce food and grow.
Scented coasters add a level of ambiance to warm beverages. As the heat from the cup heats the herbs or oils used to create the scent, the aroma of the coaster is amplified. The desired goal is to improve the experience of a person's beverage and to freshen the air in a room. Flax seed coasters help to retain heat and produce the desired effects over a longer period of time while protecting a surface from a hot mug or cup.
A layer of calcium or other mineral deposits can develop on the inside of an electric food steamer, especially in areas with hard water. Cleaning out the calcium prevents its transfer to your food and may help keep the cooker working properly. Failure to clean calcium deposits may affect the taste of your food and leave a filmy appearance on it; calcium deposits can even clog the steam ports, causing the steamer to malfunction.
No matter what type of event you are hosting, you can create a welcoming space for friends and family to gather by using fruits or vegetables as table decorations. Fruits and vegetables come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, making it easy to customize a tablescape. These decorations create a warm and inviting natural look to a table, transforming it from a ho-hum place to sit to a visually appealing space. And after your event, you can enjoy munching on these tasty decorations.
Television producers make a number of important decisions on behalf of the television shows they produce. These decisions can include creative decisions or decisions that are more technical in nature. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 83,500 producers and directors employed in the United States in 2010. Salaries for television producers are typically lower than those in the motion picture and video industries, but some producers can receive fringe benefits in addition to salary that offsets some of the difference in pay.
If you'll soon be hosting a funeral dinner, there is no shortage of dishes you can serve. By selecting the right entrees and sides, you can provide grief-stricken friends and family members with some much-needed comfort. Serve up the right food to give your guests a sense of acceptance and inner peace.
A fungicide, considered a pesticide, helps to inhibit or prevent the growth of fungi on plants, roots or seeds. Applied as a spray, powder or systemic formula, they provide protection to mature plants, crops and help keep seeds healthy. They have historically been risky due to their high toxicity, which can inadvertently result in poisonings and even deaths. Modern fungicides have lower toxicity and, when used correctly, the advantages far outweigh the risks.
Blending and juicing are both means of breaking down whole fruits and vegetables into a more digestible, drinkable form, but these two preparation methods differ in the final results and when they are used. The two methods cannot be used interchangeably in all instances. Knowing how to take full advantage of juicing and blending will help you get the results you want in the kitchen.
Until the early 1800s, beaver pelts constituted the most precious traded good in North America. Beavers were prized because their thick, soft, waterproof pelts could be fashioned into caps and coats; beaver trapping nearly led to the animal's extinction in Europe and North America. Beavers consume only plant matter and make their homes in fresh water. These critters have a strict sense of family; males and females bond for life and tolerate living with offspring for two years. Beavers figure second only to humans in the ability to radically change ecosystems by destroying certain plants and nurturing others, changing the…
Two-leader fruit trees are trained to have multiple leaders for the numerous benefits this shape provides trees. This pruning method is employed as soon as the fruit tree has been planted. Gardeners maintain this "open vase" shape for optimal fruit production and disease resistance. Knowing more the benefits that a two-leader pruning method affords certain types of fruit trees helps you grow a bountiful crop.
Mollusks are found in almost every habitat and include creatures such as snails, octopus, clams, abolones, mussels and oysters. With over 100,000 different species, mollusks are a diverse group. Despite their diversity, mollusks all share at least three distinct characteristics. All mollusks have three distinct parts: the muscular foot, the head and the visceral mass. These creatures also have a body cavity known as a coelom. Most mollusks are marine animals but some also live in freshwater habitats and on land.
Culinary experts know the general term "pastina" to mean small pieces of pasta made with flour, water and salt. Some varieties, namely egg pastina, add egg into the ingredient mix. The actual size and shape of egg pastina varies from small elbows, to stars, spirals, round balls or any other petite pasta shape you make or purchase. Using both dry and fresh egg pastina adds nutritional value and variety to your diet.
Fruits and vegetables are nourishing, healthy foods that provide energy and vitamins to other living creatures. However, these foods can also be used for artistic purposes. Food artists carve fruits and vegetables into spectacular works of arts that resemble famous faces, vehicles and even animals, such as birds. If you want to create edible, avian art, there are many ideas that you can consider.
Getting perishable food from one part of the country to another or from one country to another quickly is critical to avoid spoilage. There are a number of things to consider when shipping perishable food, such as the shipping container, how to keep the food fresh while in transit and whether there are any legal ramifications around shipping certain foodstuffs. Following a set of rules for shipping perishable food will ensure that your food gets to its destination in a safe and timely manner.
If you're thinking about keeping laying hens on your farm, then you may be wondering what the best diet for these hens would be. Laying mash is a type of feed specifically for laying hens formulated with nutrients to help them healthily lay more eggs. Compared to scratch feed, which is a grain-based chicken feed, laying mash provides more of the key nutrients used for egg production, such as protein and calcium.
Rice bags are useful for soothing tired or sore muscles. The fabric rice-filled bags retain heat or cold and are used as compresses that conform to your body. You can use flax seed in place of rice in rice bags and get even better results. Flax seeds are smaller than grains of rice, so the bag will conform to your body better and, because flax seeds have such a high oil content -- 30 to 40 percent -- your bag will heat up faster and retain its heat longer.
Fruit and vegetables contain nutrients, antioxidants and dietary fiber, all of which are essential for a healthy mind and body. This food group is particularly important for students and young children, who consistently face new physical and mental challenges, and whose bodies are growing and changing. To stay healthy, students should consume three to five servings of both fruits and vegetables every day.
Vitamix blenders have been a popular blender choice for smoothie and coffee shops for years. Now widely available to the general public, Vitamix blenders will grind and blend almost anything. Flax seeds are known for being rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. When ground into a paste, they can be added to most recipes in small amounts without drastically changing the flavor or texture.
Peanut butter is a versatile substance. Between two pieces of bread, it is a sandwich; with crackers, it is a snack; in ice cream, it is a dessert. Peanut butter is known for being a good source of protein as well as good fats. As amazing as peanut butter is, it still needs to be eaten in moderation.
The possibility of a human being infected with worms is much more common than you would think. Children are extremely susceptible to these internal intruders. According to Clevelandclinic.com, the chances of catching one of these parasites is increased by a lack of clean water, inadequate sanitation measures and communal living conditions. Poor hygiene can be a factor as well. Being familiar with the symptoms of a worm infestation and knowing how to diagnose it can help prevent the spread of worms throughout families and communities.
People whose diets restrict the consumption of any animal products have many options when looking for food substitutes. For example, dry, dairy-based milk can be replaced with powdered forms of soy, rice, coconut and potato milk. These alternative powders are highly versatile in their usage and can provide calcium and other important nutrients.
Oxalates are natural-occurring substances found most commonly in plant foods such as fruit and vegetables. They can also be found in lesser amounts in the body and in animal products. High concentrations of oxalate in the body can lead to kidney stone formation, especially for those who have kidney problems, small bowel disease, malabsorption issues and hyperoxalunia. The key to determining oxalates in food is to educate yourself by researching and talking to reliable sources, such as health professionals.
Blueberries are small sweet dark blue fruits that have been all over the news in recent years due to their high antioxidant content. Antioxidants are compounds that help the body to fight off cell damage and aging and may help prevent a wide variety of diseases including cancer and heart disease. What many people don't know is that there are several other dark blue berries that have the same, if not stronger, antioxidant properties as blueberries, and are easy to substitute for them. Some of these berries may even grow wild in your area.
Chocolate is eaten by many people for its pungent taste. If you eat the dark variety, it is believed that you can enjoy health benefits. According to the New York Times, studies have indicated that flavonoids in dark chocolate reduce blood pressure, which helps prevent heart disease. Those same flavonoids are responsible for the chocolaty taste many crave. The less processed the chocolate, the fewer flavonoids are lost. Because an excess of chocolate can trigger weight gain, it's best when eaten in moderation.
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the human body. It supports the cells in the intestinal tract and the immune system while improving the synthesis of protein. Bodybuilders try to increase their glutamine levels to aid in the conversion of protein to muscle mass. Because cancer patients often have lower levels of glutamine, doctor's believe that supplementing natural glutamine production could aid in treatment. The stress from trauma causes the body to produce cortisol, which reduces the glutamine levels. Consequently, supplementing glutamine can aid in wound and burn recovery.
Tropical fruits are grown and cultivated in warm climates. Most of these can be found in South and Central America, as well as Hawaii, Florida, Southeast Asia and Australia. There are hundreds of tropical fruits around the world in many flavors, sizes and tastes. They provide nutrients and vitamins whether eaten fresh or used in recipes. Many of these fruits also have health benefits and can fight diseases, including cancer.
Coral reefs, one of the most diverse ecosystems throughout the world, face mounting threats that endanger many of their inhabitants. Both human and environmental pressures affect the distribution and condition of coral reefs. These threats vary in significance, from altering the natural reef environment to destroying coral reefs altogether. Because many animals rely on the coral reefs for food and shelter, increasing environmental threats affect both the reefs and countless marine species alike.
With similar names and sometimes even the same abbreviation -- ALA -- alpha-lipoic acid and alpha-linolenic acid also play important roles in human health. They are, however, quite different. Alpha-lipoic acid, an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals created when the body turns food into energy, occurs throughout the body and can be synthesized within the cells. Alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, is more concentrated in brain tissues. Unlike alpha-lipoic acid, it cannot be made by the human body and must be obtained in the diet, making it an essential fatty acid.
Lodged food particles cause discomfort no matter how small they are. Inflammation, improper chewing, illness and injury are all reasons that contribute to small particles of food becoming lodged in the throat. Symptoms that food may be lodged in the throat include discomfort, dysphagia or difficulty swallowing, and excess drooling. Clearing the food particles is imperative in relieving symptoms and preventing bad breath and infection.
The process of squeezing juice from a fruit, known as juicing, is an age-old method for producing healthy drinks. While some store-bought juices may contain preservatives and additives, home juicing ensures an unadulterated drink that has all the benefits of the fruit from which it is produced. In the case of pear juice, this includes a range of vitamins and minerals. Pear juice is also used to help treat a number of medical conditions.
The swab method can be used to recover coliforms (rod-shaped, Gram negative, non-spore forming bacteria that can produce gas when fermenting lactose). Presence of coliforms is a good indicator of pathogenic bacteria within a sample. They last a little longer in both solid and liquid samples than pathogenic bacteria and can be easily identified through their characteristics. They are usually only found in human and animal intestinal tracts, not in food, soil, or water. One of the better known coliforms is E. coli.There are three tests to determine coliform count: Presumptive, Confirmed, and Completed.
The grades of milk found at supermarkets are whole, 2 percent, 1 percent and skim, which refer to the amount of milk fat by volume. Whole milk is 3.5 to 4 percent milk fat, while skim milk is 0.5 percent fat or less.
Much controversy surrounds the practice of consuming raw milk. It is illegal to purchase for human consumption in many states. Some states allow sales for animal feed or permit consumers to buy shares in a dairy cow or herd. Because of the many and varying laws, obtaining raw milk is much more difficult than making a trip to the local grocery store. However, proponents believe the health benefits far outweigh the inconveniences.
Linseed is also commonly known as flax. Known taxonomically as linum usitatissimum. linseed has long used linseed as a cash crop and for oil, fabric, rope, painting and consumption. Originally from India, U.S. farmers grow and sell linseed. Gardeners also grow it for its aesthetically pleasing blue flowers.
Sunflower kernels are sunflower seeds following a process that removes the seed hull, leaving the inner, nutrient rich kernel. For centuries, sunflower seeds have been consumed as an herbal remedy, with health enhancing properties due to their vitamin, mineral and other nutrient content. Sunflower kernels can be enjoyed raw, or roasted, on their own, or sprinkled on salads or breakfast cereal.
Lemon grass provides many health benefits, including improving blood circulation and reducing blood pressure. It reduces excess fats and cholesterol, aids in detoxification and boosts the immune system. It can improve the appearance of you skin, and help tone body tissues and muscles. Lemon grass oil has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. Lemon grass is in demand all over the world for both non-food and food purposes, including the extraction of its oil. In Jamaica, lemon grass grows wild and is called fever grass.
Pumpkin seeds probably bring to mind the stringy mix that comes out of a pumpkin before you carve it. Many people discard the seeds as unusable without a second thought. However, give pumpkin seeds another look before tossing them aside. These seeds are a healthy addition to your diet when eaten with their shells or without, although the hulls, or shells, of pumpkin seeds can cause gastrointestinal symptoms for some.
Nightshade plants belong to the Solanaceae family. It's a common name that scientists use to describe more than 2,800 plant species. Nightshades include foods, herbs, shrubs and trees. There are many well-known foods that are nightshades as there are also well-known nightshade pharmaceutical plants, including mandrake, tobacco and belladonna nightshade.
