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Can Sulforaphane In Broccoli Sprouts Fight Effects Of Aging, Inflammation & Progerin On Body & Skin Wrinkles? Plus How To Grow Broccoli Sprouts At Home
The motto here is, "Inspiration to help you live your best life." Essential to living your best life is, of course, staying your healthiest. Since that involves making informed choices everyday, I try to share discoveries that may help you choose your most healing options, especially foods or nutrients you may not have heard of before. Now more than ever, many of us know someone who is dealing with some type of inflammatory condition or illness. Well, inflammation is more than a painful nuisance -- it may well be one of the greatest factors to contribute to aging and disease. In this post, however, I highlight one of the most…
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No-Bake Lemon Ricotta Icebox Pie In A Pretzel Crust – The Perfect No-Bake, Delicious Summer Dessert For Your Next Backyard Party
Recently I was invited to a backyard party where I promised to bring along a dessert. Before I knew it, the day had arrived and I hadn't made a thing. Rather than panic, I decided to turn to a dependably delicious No-Bake Lemon Ricotta "Icebox" Crunch pie with a pretzel crust. Not only is it relatively fast and easy to make, only requiring chilling time to set, but you don't even have to turn on an oven -- a great relief on steamy, hot summer days. As far as taste goes, well, this "knock your socks off" full-of-flavor pie is proof that just because it's no-bake doesn't mean it's lacking…
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Quickly Revive A Dehydrated, Dry Orchid With Black Tea
Do you have a dry, dehydrated orchid that looks like it has seen better days? So much so, that you even fear it may be dying? Does your orchid display dehydrated, limp and floppy-looking leaves? Upon closer inspection, do you notice dry, dehydrated roots? If so, it sounds like your orchid needs something to revive it, and fast. Believe it or not, one of the best things to revive your orchids may be sitting in your kitchen cupboard right now -- black tea. That's right-- the same cup that you may enjoy everyday just might be exactly what your orchid needs to revitalize and rehydrate it back to its former…
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How To Grow Orchids In Wood Baskets (With Pictures)
Growing orchids in slat wood baskets is one of the best ways to grow and display this spectacular specimen of the plant world. First, cultivating orchids in hanging open-air baskets is an easy way to display your orchid's beauty, showcasing its gorgeous cascade of flowers, whether hanging on your lanai, from a tree, or near a bright window. Even more importantly though, growing orchids in baskets closely mimics the way orchids grow in the wild, making caring for them easier than when growing orchids pot-bound. In this post, I discuss why and how to grow your orchids in hanging baskets to maximize their health and blooming potential. Why Grow Orchids…