Bean sprouts have been used for centuries for their nutritional and medical benefits. Chinese physicians prescribed sprouts over 5,000 years ago. Bean sprouts have continued to be a staple in Asian cuisine. Although accounts of sprouting appear in the Bible in the Book of Daniel, it took centuries for Europeans and Americans to fully appreciate bean […]
Sodium is an important electrolyte mineral necessary for many functions in your body. It has an important role in maintaining water balance within cells, and is involved in proper functioning of both nerve impulses and muscles within your body. When a muscle cell receives a signal from a nerve telling it to fire, that muscle cell responds […]
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a branching perennial herb of Mediterranean origin. Mint belongs to the family of Lamiaceae, along with basil, beebalm, giant hyssop, ground ivy, lavender, marjoram, oregano, perilla, rosemary, sage, savory, skullcap, thyme, and wild bergamot. The family also (surprisingly) includes chia, and (even more surprisingly) coleus and teak. Mint folklore began in ancient mythology. Mint or Mintha, is named […]
Potassium, sodium, and chloride, are called electrolyte minerals, because they conduct electricity when dissolved in water. These minerals work together closely. About 95% of the potassium in your body is stored within your cells, while sodium and chloride are predominantly located outside your cells. Potassium helps: Regulate muscle contraction, including heart rythym Regulate nerve transmission, […]
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is in the Apiaceae family, along with other mostly aromatic plants with hollow stems and umbrella-like flower clusters. Included in this family are anise, caraway, carrot, celery, chervil, coriander (including cilantro), cumin, dill, fennel, hemlock, Queen Anne’s lace, parsley, and parsnip. The word “parsley” comes from the Latin petros selinon, meaning “rock celery.” Parsley is native to […]
Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up 1% of your total body weight. While it is in every cell of your body, most of the phosphorus in your body is in your bones and teeth. Approximately 85% of your body’s phosphorus is in your bones. Not surprisingly, the main function of phosphorus is forming your bones […]
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a frost-tender annual to perennial herb that is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), along with beebalm, giant hyssop, ground ivy, lavender, marjoram, oregano, perilla, rosemary, sage, savory, skullcap, spearmint, thyme, and wild bergamot. The family also (surprisingly) includes chia, and (even more surprisingly) coleus and teak. Basil is also known as St. Joseph’s wort. The genus […]
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