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Andrea Gillespie

The Secret of Sambucol

June 2, 2010

Sambucol has of late become a fairly common household name for a medicine that claims to be a cold and flu remedy. Studies have indeed shown that Sambucol significantly aids flu recovery.

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The Healing Black Elder

June 1, 2010

The black elder, or sambucus nigra, is actually a very common shrub in Europe and eastern Asia that has been believed since ancient times to hold mystical medicinal qualities.

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Three Mangosteen Facts

May 13, 2010

To set the record straight about the queen of superfruit, here are three mangosteen facts for the informed consumer:

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The dragon fruit plant, named for the exotic appearance of its fruit, is native to Central and South America and grows well in temperate climates. Dragon fruit growing is possible from three stages: as seeds, seedlings, or a young plant. The following discussion focuses on how to grow dragon fruit at each stage.

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Health Benefits from Mangosteen

April 15, 2010

The health benefits of mangosteen are extensive with a long list of potential uses. Mangosteen is being called a superfruit – in fact, the queen of superfruit – because of the antioxidants in both the rind and fruit that fight free radicals. Mangosteen can be taken internally as a juice, powder, or capsule; eaten raw; or ground up and applied externally to the skin to treat inflamed joints.

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Using Mangosteen for Sinus Problems

April 12, 2010

Don’t confuse this southwest Asian fruit with the mango commonly sold in grocery stores. The mangosteen, in size somewhere between an apple and an orange, has an outer purple skin with soft white fruit inside with a flavor that is both citrus and peach-like. Most importantly, consumers have seen considerable health benefits from mangosteen including aid for sinus and respiratory illnesses.

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Does Mangosteen Have Any Nutritional Value?

April 8, 2010

Nutritionists are beginning to document the health benefits of mangosteen. A compound called xanthones, which occur naturally in mangosteens, possesses antioxidant-like qualities.

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Blackberry Cobbler Recipes for Berry Season

April 6, 2010

Soon berries will ripen and early summer will be the time to pull out blackberry cobbler recipes and other berry dishes. In the meantime, try this old-fashioned blackberry cobbler recipe from scratch.

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Freezing Blackberries for Later Use

April 5, 2010

Antioxidant-rich blackberries are not only easy to grow in a home garden or backyard, but they are also a good choice for planting because of the benefits of picking, storing, and freezing blackberries.

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Growing Blackberries in a Home Garden

April 2, 2010

Blackberries are an excellent choice of fruit to grow in the home garden. Growing blackberries is no more difficult than growing any common garden vegetable.