What do you get when you cross a tomato with a petunia?
Well, you just might have a food that can stave off heart disease or cancer, new research suggests.
Using a cauliflower virus to deliver petunia genes to certain cells in tomatoes, researchers have created — for the first time — a tomato rich in flavonoids, which are natural plant chemicals that may protect people against heart disease and cancer.
Of course, there are always those who say, “it depends.” From those respondents, most agree that it depends on your market and your membership base. (more…)
Whether you’re in your first trimester or ready to welcome baby number six, being pregnant on Mother’s Day gives you special reason to celebrate. Make plans to fill your Mother’s Day with memories that honor not only yourself, but your partner and your unborn child. You’ll carry those memories much longer than nine months, so make them count!
The Wedding Supper
Consider:
Do you want a formal supper?
Is a cake important for you?
Traditionally, the bride and groom offer their guests a meal following the wedding. Of course, the possibilities are endless for the format you wish to follow: An informal barbeque on the beach? A sit-down supper with an elegant wedding cake? Whichever you choose, plans and reservations must be done well in advance. (more…)
Wedding Attire
Consider:
Is comfort a consideration? If you must have a traditional dress, think about the climate you choose.
If you are having people standing up with you, is it critical that they wear identical garb? (more…)
Q.I have severe abdominal distension and gas the whole week before my period. Are gastrointestinal and gynecological problems sometimes related? (more…)
Food
One of nature’s storehouse for phyto-estrogens is soy. Studies have revealed that women who live in countries with a diet high in soy are not likely to experience menopausal symptoms. In Japan there is no word for hot flashes. Studies have shown that women who consume 20 to 40 grams of soy protein have fewer hot flashes and night sweats. This amount of soy can be found in 1 to 2 cups of soy milk per day or 1 cup of tofu.
The time when women go through menopause can be very disconcerting. Even though this is a natural transition for women, the symptoms that women experience can range from mildly annoying to severely disruptive. As women experience the obvious effects of the changing hormones, there are subtle changes occurring in the body that may not become apparent for many years.
Tribal Council
As the members of the jury stroll in, I instantly think, “Whoa! Penny cleans up well! She should wear her hair down more often.” (more…)
Anyway, the loved ones get to help in the immunity challenge. The pairs are tied together at the wrist and they must put together the cube puzzle. Ok, this takes place after a LENGTHY time of crying and hugs. Plus, I found it very interesting that we were privy to Brian’s comments to CC during their hug, “I’ve got a plan going on, too, big time.” (more…)