Foods High In Iron

This is a follow-up on my earlier article on Sabah Snake Grass at http://greensanctuary56.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html This grass is now grown in my own backyard, just as a past-time activity and they are not for commercial purpose. Indeed, it's more interesting to see them growing up, from small shoots to grown up plant. Plucking them for consumption is easy. But it will take quite some time to grow back to a reasonable height again (before the next harvest). Those matured plants shown below, are around 3 months old.  This plant needs good sunlight and abundance of moisture. They need food too. Organic fertilizer such as 'compost' is still the best choice although it is quite expensive. I also added the residue of fruits (after blending) from time to time, including residue from yellow beans (after making tofu drink) etc. Try not to use inorganic fertilizer such as chicken dung, or goat's dungs, or even processed fetilizers. Nevertheless, here are some basic st...

[According to www.livestrong.com] The eggplant is part of the nightshade family in the plant kingdom, a distant cousin to bell pepper, tomato and potato. It is egg-shaped and may be colored a rich black-purple or white, and has a thick skin. Commonly referred to as a vegetable, the eggplant is actually a fruit, and may grow anywhere from two inches to a foot in length. Eggplants are indigenous to Asia and the Amazon Rainforest, as well as other parts of the world. Eggplant, of course, is edible and featured in many delicious recipes. It may be fried, grilled, baked, sauteed, and even broiled. Common varieties of eggplant range from dark purple to white in color, but all of them provide nutrients that can benefit your heart. Low in calories, eggplant contains potassium and fiber , which contribute to healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A diet rich in vegetables such as eggplant may help you control your weight, which reduces your risk of heart disease. Why it ...

Fish foot spas can spread HIV and Hep C (read this latest article from the website of www.dailychilli.com Trendy fish pedicures could spread HIV and hepatitis C, officials warned. The Health Protection Agency said risks from the foot-nibbling treatment are "low but could not be completely excluded". * And it said those with diabetes, psoriasis or with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable and should never undergo the pampering craze. * Infections and bacteria may be passed on by the tiny garra rufa fish themselves or through water used by a previous client and left unchanged. * Blood-borne viruses like HIV and hepatitis could be transmitted if infected clients bleed in spa water that is used again. * A report added that the risk is "extremely low, however, this cannot be completely excluded". * An agency spokesman said last night : "We have issued this guidance because there are a growing number of these spas. * "When the correct hygiene pr...

Accordingly to an explanation by Wikipedia ........... Pica is a medical disorder, characterized by an appetite for substances largely non-nutritive (e.g., metal, clay, coal, sand, dirt, soil, feces, chalk, pens and pencils, paper, batteries, spoons, toothbrushes, soap, mucus, latex gloves, ash, gum, lip balm, tacks and other office supplies, etc.) The name of the condition originates from the Latin word for magpie , a bird that is reputed to eat almost anything. Pica is seen in all ages, particularly in pregnant women, small children, and those with developmental disabilities. Pica is more common in women and children. Pica in children (usually only in young children, or children with autism, or another mental or developmental disorder) may be dangerous. Children eating painted plaster containing lead may suffer brain damage from lead poisoning. There is a similar risk from eating dirt near roads that existed prior to the phaseout of tetra-ethyl lead in petrol (in some countrie...