According to Wikipedia, yacón is a species of perennial daisy traditionally grown in the northern and central Andes from Colombia to northern Argentina for its crisp, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots. Their texture and flavor are very similar to jicama, mainly differing in that yacón has a slightly
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Archives for July 2017
Common Toxic Household Products
There are many unknown dangers around our home, most of which we have no control over. In a world of "going green" it's hard to tell which products produce a threat to your health and which are simply natural alternatives. Here's a list of common household items that truly put you and your health at
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How Much Fun in the Sun?
For awhile, all the recommendations were to stay out of the sun. Now we know the importance of vitamin D and that it is generated through exposure to the sun. Your body must have vitamin D to absorb calcium and promote bone growth. And too little vitamin D results in soft bones in children
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