Many of the super foods that have been discussed in the pages are fruits or vegetables. Have you considered making smoothies or juice from them, as an alternative to eating the raw item?

In a world where processed chemically laden junk food products seem to be the largest part of many people’s diets, it is so important to make an effort to add in some easy to prepare nutritious food in one’s daily food intake and fresh juice fits that description! (more…)

Have you ever wondered where almonds come from or how they’re grown? It might seem obvious that they grow on trees, but did you know that almond trees are actually grafted onto sturdy peach tree root stock to avoid toppling? It’s true. The almond tree is difficult to grow and has a very weak root system - without the support of the peach tree it runs the risk of falling over when fully loaded with a ripening crop.

The growing process

The almond growing process is a fascinating one. (more…)