Author: Lorraine Wade

Where Are Jujubes Native To?

China. Most are varieties of the common jujube (Z. jujuba), native to China, where they have been cultivated for more than 4,000 years. What is jujube fruit called in English? Chinese dateJujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba) is also known as the Chinese date, jujube, or red date. The plant is native to China and has been […]

Does Avocado Taste Like Guacamole?

Ripe avocados taste creamy, earthy, and almost buttery. People around the world can’t get enough of avocado, and neither can we! This yummy fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats for the body. What does avocado taste compared to? Most people would say that avocados are buttery and nutty, and I also think […]

Can Avocado Be Stored With Onion?

However, The Kitchn’s Dana Velden has found that the best way to keep an avocado from turning brown after it’s been cut is to store it with an onion. It works because onions contain sulfur, which prevents the enzyme from interacting with the air. What should you not store avocado with? Ethylene-producing fruits, such as […]

Why You Should Eat Avocado With Tomato?

Nutrient Duo: Healthy Fats and Carotenoids Adding healthy fats, like those found in avocados, can maximize the protective benefits. One study in the Journal of Nutrition found that eating avocado with salsa boosted the absorption of lycopene — a carotenoid in tomatoes — by almost five times. What is best eaten with avocado? You can […]

Is Catnip Good For Headaches?

Catnip plant is known to effectively reduce and banish headaches, chronic migraine. In the event of a headache, sipping hot catnip tea or applying catnip oil on the temples helps relieve the ache. Due to the soothing and sedating qualities of the herb, it effectively alleviates migraine pain and induces calm. Does catnip help with […]

Do Other Animals React To Catnip?

Animal reactions to catnip This behavioural reaction to catnip seems to be limited to felines, oddly enough. Many other animals have been tested, from dogs to rabbits, mice, rats and poultry, with no reaction. But lions, tigers, leopards, lynx, pumas, etc., react just like domestic cats. Do foxes get affected by catnip? A fox has […]

Does Catnip Stop Cats Pooping?

Try a different kind of catnip — the real stuff. Most cats get high after sniffing/eating catnip plants. Kind of like having a couple of martinis. It’s harmless to them but is an effective way to keep them from pooping in your garden. Will cats poop on catnip? High doses can cause some cats to […]

Can Avocado Make You Throw Up?

Can Avocado Upset Your Stomach? Unfortunately, avocado allergies – particularly when associated with latex allergies – can upset your stomach. Many allergy patients report abdominal pain, nausea, and/or vomiting after consuming avocados. Why do avocados upset my stomach? Avocado contains sorbitol, which is a polyol that is also found in peaches, honey, and sugarless chewing […]

Is Growing Avocados Profitable?

Avocado farming is a lucrative business that is growing in popularity. It is a healthy fruit, and can be sold for a good price at the market. Avocado trees take about 3-5 years to produce their first crop of avocados. How profitable are avocado farms? According to Currier, “an extremely good” grower might get 15,000 […]

Is It Safe To Eat Red Avocado?

The red color comes from the pit and transfers to the flesh. It is safe to eat, but it may not taste pleasant. You can eat around it. What does it mean if avocados are red? Avocado pits contain a milky, bitter liquid, which turns red upon contact with oxygen in the air. The reason […]

What Are Small Avocados Called?

The Cleopatra is a small dwarf avocado that is relatively new to the consumer market. Bacon. The Bacon has a lighter taste than other varieties. Its light-brown skin is easy to peel. What are the 2 types of avocados? There are, in fact, three main types of avocado: Mexican, Guatemalan and West Indian, with the […]

Are Catnip And Lemon Balm Related?

Lemon balm, mint, and catnip are the members of the mint or Lamiaceae family that has 236 genera with over 7,000 species. Thus, being members of the same family, they share a lot of resemblance and family characteristics. What herbs are related to catnip? Catnip and its Alternatives Silver Vine (Actinidia polygama) Tatarian Honeysuckle (Lonicera […]

Can Kittens Smell Catnip?

When can kittens have catnip? Kittens don’t become sensitive to the chemical compounds in catnip until they’re between three and six (or even up to 12) months old. So although it’s fine to offer your kitten catnip at a young age, he or she may well ignore it completely. What happens if a kitten smells […]

Will Catnip Toys Hurt Dogs?

Catnip is safe but your dog should only consume it directly under veterinary guidance. Catnip has a sedative quality but ingesting large amounts can cause hyperactivity. In some cases, it can cause diarrhea and vomiting. This is why supervised play with a catnip toy is recommended. Are toys with catnip safe for dogs? Though catnip […]

Is It Safe To Pressure Cook Kidney Beans?

With an Instant Pot and about 1 hour, you can make perfectly cooked kidney beans every time! Is it healthy to cook beans in a pressure cooker? Pressure Cooking Beans From Dry Retains a majority of their indigestible sugars – they’re the ones that can cause “intestinal discomfort.” It also retains some anti-nutrients which actually […]

How Do You Fight Desertification And Reverse Climate Change By Allan Savory?

At TED2013, biologist Allan Savory offered a simple solution to the spread of deserts around the globe: grazing. And by reversing the transformation of grassland into desert, such grazing could help solve climate change. How do you fight desertification and reverse climate change summary? In his talk at TED2013, “How to fight desertification and reverse […]