Author: Lorraine Wade

What Does Lavender Do To Hormones?

D., a co-investigator for the new study, previously found laboratory evidence that lavender and tea tree oil have estrogenic (estrogen-like) properties and anti-androgenic (testosterone inhibiting-like) activities, meaning they compete or hinder the hormones that control male characteristics, which could affect puberty Does lavender mess with hormones? Lavender oil and tea tree oil contain compounds that […]

Do Peanuts Lower Blood Sugar?

Peanuts have a GI value of 13, which makes them a low GI food. According to an article in the British Journal of Nutrition, eating peanuts or peanut butter in the morning may help control your blood sugar throughout the day. Peanuts may also help lessen the insulin spike of higher GI foods when paired […]

Are Peanuts The Cheapest Nut?

“The cost comes down to what specific nut or legume is in the jar,” Dawn Kelley, president and CEO of Barney Butter, told HuffPost. “Peanuts are cheap relative to almonds and cashews. Are peanuts cheaper than other nuts? “Nuts can be expensive,” Malik says, “but peanuts are actually cheaper than a lot of the other […]

What Is The Proper Way To Eat Peanuts?

Peanuts can be eaten raw, blanched, roasted, boiled, fried, powdered, or made into peanut butter. Eating them with their thin, papery skin is most nutritionally beneficial, as the skin contains the many antioxidants and phytochemicals. Are you supposed to eat the shell of peanuts? Eating peanut shells may provide fiber, but they can also interfere […]

Are Roasted Peanuts Heart Healthy?

The majority of fats in peanuts are heart-healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats, which can help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol. And numerous observational studies have found that eating peanuts is associated with many benefits, especially for the heart. Are roasted peanuts healthy? Both raw and roasted nuts are good for you and provide health benefits. Both […]

Is Lavender Incense Safe For Dogs?

Incense is typically considered bad for dogs. Not only may the smell of the incense be irritating to a dog’s powerful sense of smell, but inhaling the smoke can cause mild respiratory symptoms and irritate a dog’s sensitive lungs. However, with proper ventilation and careful placement, the impact can be made milder. Can dogs be […]

Should I Add Sand To Soil For Lavender?

Lavender prefers sandy soils because of the large air spaces between soil particles, and the rapid drainage those air spaces provide. Does lavender need sand in the soil? Soil, Planting, and Care Plant lavender in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil with a pH between 6.7 and 7.3. You can add builder’s sand to the soil before […]

What’S The Difference Between Spanish Lavender And Regular Lavender?

Spanish lavender is distinguished from other lavenders by its unusual flower blossoms. It produces an abundance of rich dark purple pine-cone shaped flowers that have dark-purple bracts, or “rabbit ears.” Spanish lavender has strong stems with smooth, light-green foliage and performs best in full sun. Which type of lavender is best? Best Fragrant Lavender For […]

Why Is Bulgarian Lavender The Best?

Bulgaria’s unique climate and soil types are particularly beneficial to growing quality lavender for essential oil. In fact, Bulgaria is known to be the source of the world’s finest lavender, yielding an essential oil that is as rich in beneficial medicinal properties as it is in aroma. What is difference between Bulgarian lavender and French […]

What Can You Do With Dried Currants?

Dried currants make good decoration for gingerbread cookies, and are delicious stirred into scone dough. In savory cooking, stir dried currants into rice pilaf, or into stuffing for chicken, turkey, or game hens, to add texture and subtle sweetness. What are dried currants good for? Currants are excellent source of minerals, such as zinc, magnesium, […]

What Do Pink Currants Taste Like?

What Does It Taste Like? Currants have a sweet and sour berry flavor. All varieties have a bright acid kick to balance out their sweetness, and a fair amount of tannins that can make your mouth pucker. How do you use pink currants? Pink Champagne’ currants are pendant clusters of fruits the color of champagne […]

What Is A Black Currant Fruit?

Blackcurrant is a berry of translucent pulp with red or green tones and bittersweet taste. The fruit is small, of black-blue colour and spherical shape, with an intense taste when completely ripe. This berry is covered with hair and its pulp contains multiple small seeds. What does black currant taste like? Fresh Black Currant has […]

Why Are Currants In Short Supply?

The UK has been hit by a global shortage of raisins, sultanas and currants. Britain – the world’s biggest importer of dried fruit – has seen the price of raisins and sultanas rise by 42% since September, leading suppliers have said. They blame falling numbers of raisins in California for pushing up prices. Why can’t […]

Where Can I Pick A Huckleberry In Washington State?

Many of the Northwest’s best patches of mountain huckleberries are on public lands like the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, North Cascades National Park, and Mount Spokane State Park in Washington; the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon; the Idaho Panhandle National Forests; and the Lolo National Forest in Montana. Are huckleberries ready to pick in […]

How Long Is Huckleberry Season?

The most sought-after huckleberry is the thin-leaved huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum). This species is renowned for its large, sweet, purple berries, occurring singly on the plant. The peak season for picking huckleberries occurs between mid-August to mid-September. How long do huckleberries last? Ten daysUnlike most berries, huckleberries in a plastic bag will keep in your refrigerator […]