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The word oregano is derived from Greek and ancient Greek words rigani or oros (mountain) + ganos (joy) or “Joy of the Mountains.” In Greece the scent of oregano fills the air when you hike hillsides in summer. The pretty blooming plants grow aggressively, helping to hold the oil on slopes and for centuries providing a popular medicinal herb. The plant thrives on the mineral rich hillsides, and from a purely nutritional point of view it packs an incredible variety of common and trace minerals. Continue reading »

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I’ve been trying to save money lately by buying the bulk of my groceries at a discount store. I saved an amazing amount of money, but there were some nutritional trade offs. I’ve really become spoiled by the quality and variety of produce available at better grocers and even Super Walmart. I just can’t accept any spots on my cauliflower or broccoli and I enjoy having choices of varieties of apples, and finding the perfect cantaloupe. The bargain store usually has something decent like a tasty bag of apples, and buying a bag of green bananas actually worked out just fine for me. But I end up also in the end getting a lot of canned vegetables and fatty soups. Continue reading »

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I just ate a banana. Thanks to “Pop Nutrition” (not sure if that corollary phrase to “pop psychology” is in use or if I just invented it) I know that I just gave myself a nice serving of potassium. Like many people, when someone has a leg cramp, I suggest eating a banana. This is a result of reading some news story, or hearing an informative bit on the radio long ago. Continue reading »

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