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Eat More Sweet Potatoes – and Put Them on Your Face Too

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

I love sweet potatoes; they are a highly nutritious and delicious root vegetable. Known as Ipomoea batatas, sweet potatoes are not only one of the best vitamin A sources, but they are also packed with vitamin B5 niacin, thiamin, and carotenoids. Research has also uncovered a host of therapeutic benefits in sweet potatoes. They contain anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic properties. Sweet potatoes are a delicious addition to any meal and can even help keep your skin healthy.

Stop Buying Grapes at the Grocery Store, Grow Your Own Instead

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

For over 6,000 years, gardeners have been growing grapes. Don’t let the idea of cultivating grapes scare you; it is easier than you might think. And, it is a good idea to stop buying grapes from the supermarket as they are one of the most heavily sprayed commercial crops. Do you even know what you are eating with your grapes?

How to Grow and Harvest Flaxseed

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Flaxseeds are incredibly healthy, and are often towards the top of lists of the healthiest seeds, right along with chia and hemp. They are loaded with omega 3 fatty acids, proteins, dietary fibers, vitamins of the B group, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. If you’re looking to add a new crop to your garden this season and grow your very own flax, this article will help you get started.

Eat More Sweet Potatoes – and Put Them on Your Face Too

Stop Buying Grapes at the Grocery Store, Grow Your Own Instead

How to Grow and Harvest Flaxseed

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Eat More Sweet Potatoes – and Put Them on Your Face Too

Stop Buying Grapes at the Grocery Store, Grow Your Own Instead

How to Grow and Harvest Flaxseed

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