Welcome to Phytology Friday, Balance of Nature’s weekly digest of the latest information on pure, potent, plant power. This week on the blog we talked about everything found in an apple and the phytonutrient zeaxanthin. We also shared a recipe …
4 pieces whole wheat bread 1/2 c. raspberry jam 1/2 c. peanut butter Blueberries Raspberries 3 Balance of Nature Fruit capsules Flatten the bread using the bottom of a plate. Cut a large circle out of the bread. Spread the peanut butter over the brea…
You’ve probably heard about the phytonutrient beta-carotene, but have you heard of zeaxanthin? (Pronounced zee-uh-zan-thin). Zeaxanthin belongs to the carotenoid family of phytonutrients! It is found in dark green vegetables, orange and yellow …
Published in the St. George Magazine 2005 In the last five years, health science has coined a new term. A word to describe age-old compounds ever present but only recently recognized. What are these new compounds attracting so much attention? Phytonu…
Welcome to Phytology Friday, Balance of Nature’s weekly digest of the latest information on pure, potent, plant power. On the blog this week we discussed papaya and the phytonutrient linalool. We also shared some fun ideas for Halloween snacks.…
Sour Apple Monsters 1 green apple 1 strawberry 1 cup peanut butter 3 Balance of Nature Fruit capsules Pine nuts Edible googly eye candies Cut apple into 4ths. On the outside peel, cut a smile shape. Avoid cutting through all the way. Cut strawberry f…
You have probably heard about phytonutrients like beta-carotene, but have you ever heard of linalool? Pronounced lin-uh-lull. Don’t know what phytonutrients are? Read our article all about phytonutrients. Linalool is a terpene, or monoterpene a…
Papaya (also called papaw/pawpaw) isn’t just a bright and exotic fruit. It's very beneficial for our health! Megan Ware, RDN, L.D., of Medical News Today says consuming papaya can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.…
Welcome to Phytology Friday, Balance of Nature’s weekly digest of the latest information on pure, potent, plant power. This week on the blog we talked about calories in fruits and vegetables and the phytonutrient cinnamaldehyde. We also shared …