I must admit. I am a lover of pecans. And how in the world this high treason happened? It did while I was living in north Mississippi and I was first handed a delicious piece of a neighbor’s pecan pie. Incidentally, during that same period I discovered bountiful okra to which I will devote its [...]
September 14th, 2009
We often hear about the health benefits of yogurt but only a few of us really understand how it can actually be good for our skin too. Yogurt is an excellent dessert choice and can also be best taken as a snack. It has been mostly known as a dairy product rich in protein, calcium, [...]
September 7th, 2009
Is there anything else you need to know about them besides the fact that they are produced in massive quantities in the state of Oregon, which is the number #1 producer in the World? YES! Of course, there are a lot more facts regarding blackberries that may help you change the way you look at [...]
September 4th, 2009
When I first heard about “aceite de rosa mosqueta” or Rosehip Oil I was just coming out of high-school, about 30 years ago. Rosehip was being planted in the southern part of my country and the jam that was made out of it -incredibly delicious- was known as an specialty sold in alternative mom-and-pop stores. [...]
September 3rd, 2009
What is behind a tomato? I know, the plant! Seriously, you eat them with salads, sauces, pizzas, in sandwiches, pasta… they are everywhere but do you really know anything about them? Tomatoes are the closest thing to your hubby you will ever come across. You spend all day (and all night… or most nights) with [...]
September 2nd, 2009
There are a few herbs out there that can operate miracles. Well… not quite. But truth is that there *are* some herbs that can be very beneficial in many respects. And be aware I am not talking “herbal refreshment” here -although this can have its positives too-. Among these beneficial herbs I have found basil [...]
September 2nd, 2009
Much has been written about vitamin A. One of the most usable forms of this vitamin is the animal form called Retinol. All retinoid forms are topically applied directly to the skin and have found applications in cosmetics and medicine. Although Retinoids are well known when it comes to Acne, it is in the cosmetic [...]
September 2nd, 2009
In general, the best way to handle wrinkles is to accept the fact we are aging and do the best to embrace them. Oops… I know, you came here for a miracle cure. I am sorry, but I think that the fastest that you come to terms with your age the easier it will be to [...]
September 2nd, 2009
In our rush to obtain a perfect skin -yes, we want *that* yesterday- some of us have explored the issue of Botox. However, on a closer inspection we might be able to identify that using botox as an aid to eliminate wrinkles is not only a shortcut, but is also a technique that relies on [...]
September 27th, 2009