During my most recent trip to our local farmer's market, a gorgeous fruit caught my eye--the loquat! The overflowing basket was destined to be mine because 1) it was organic and 2) these beauties were ripe for the eating. It didn't matter that I had absolutely no clue what I would make with … [Read more...] about Mango Loquat Salsa is the Perfect Start to Summer!
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: A Closer Look at Free Radicals, Trans Fats & Antioxidants
Free radicals and antioxidants are like the classic hero/villain struggle. Free radicals are the "bad guys", destroying the cells in your body constantly. Antioxidants are the superheroes that protect you from the bad guys.Free Radicals Free radicals are molecules that have lost an electron and … [Read more...] about The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: A Closer Look at Free Radicals, Trans Fats & Antioxidants