Include its use for: Anemia (it is high in iron and vitamin C),  Antioxidant, Bactericidal (kills bacteria), Bad breath , Blood purifier, Diarrhea (by drinking parsley tea), Digestion (it improves the digestion of proteins and fats),  Fatigue (is high in iron), Hormonal support (in women, parsley improves conditions like delayed menstruation, PMS, and the menopause), Insect bites (rub on to relieve the swelling and itch), Kidneys (is effective for nearly all kidney and urinary complaints except severe kidney inflammation),  Liver congestion: (helps reduce liver congestion, clearing toxins and aiding rejuvenation), Menstrual irregularity and pain, (helps to make the cycles regular), Rheumatism, Stomach problems, Weight loss benefits (from being a diuretic).

Did you know?  An acre of land can contain more than a million earthworms!

We found a VERY interesting site about HOT PEPPER BENEFITS. 

Here is part of the article:

“Hot peppers’ pharmacologic action: antiseptic, vitaminizing (it contains a large amount of C vitamin and of beta-carotene), it regulates the blood circulation, it strengthens the heart, the arteries and the nerves, it has an excellent anti-flue action, it eliminates pains and abscesses, it is an excellent remedy against alcoholism.”

If you want more information, go to alternative-medicine-articles/hot-pepper-health-benefits

Negative calorie foods are the ones that when you eat them raw or in some cases slightly cooked with nothing on them, your body burns more calories digesting and processing them than what is in the actual food itself since the body has to work hard in order to extract calories from these foods.. For a healthy weight loss and a little boost add some of these foods to your diet each day. Most are full of nutrients and won’t weigh you down. And remember,  the more “negative calorie effect” foods you eat, the more you may lose!  

Here is a list of the fruit and vegetables of this group that we carry:

VEGETABLES:

• Beets
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Red Peppers
• Cucumbers
• Lettuce
• Onions
• Winter Squash
• Zucchini

FRUITS:

• Raspberries
• Apples
• Strawberries

According to Hippocrates, the father of medicine, beets and their leaves are considered useful in healing and as an aphrodisiac. 

Beets contain compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and colon cancer. They are high in fiber and have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, yet are very low in calories.

Beets are particularly rich in vitamin B, folate, which is especially important during pregnancy.

If you are looking to encourage seedling growth, making a mini greenhouse from a recycled gallon bottle is a quick and easy solution. Doing this, not only you are “thinking green”, but you are saving money. 

You’ll need:

1 empty gallon bottle

sharp knife

scissors

potting soil

seeds (tomatoes, peppers, herbs, flowers, etc.)

a plate to hold the “greenhouse”

Soak the bottle in warm soapy water to loosen the label. Remove the bottle from the water and peel off the paper label so they do not block sunlight. Rinse and dry the bottle.
Using the knife or scissors, cut the bottle in half so that the bottom piece is deep enough to hold soil and plants. Poke a few holes into the bottom of the container for drainage.

Fill the container with soil and plant seeds. Water lightly.

Put the top half of the bottle back on, tucking inside the edges of the container and place a waterproof plate under.

Set your “greenhouse” in a sunny window. The lid retains moisture and heat, so your seeds should sprout quickly. As the plants heat up, moisture will collect on the inside the “greenhouse” and return to the plant when temperatures drop. Because the plastic is clear, you’ll be able to see the roots beneath the surface of the soil. If the greenhouse gets too steamy, you can remove the lid once in a while.  Removing the cap from the bottle prevents the plants from over heating and allows for the exchange of fresh air.  When your seedlings get big enough, transplant to the garden, and plant a new crop!