Green Options » pomegranates http://greenoptions.com/tag/pomegranates Posts tagged 'pomegranates' Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:21:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Feed Your Libido- Sexually Enhancing Benefits of Pomegranates- Vegan Recipe Included http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/10/22/feed-your-libido-sexually-enhancing-benefits-of-pomegranates-vegan-recipe-included/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/10/22/feed-your-libido-sexually-enhancing-benefits-of-pomegranates-vegan-recipe-included/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:21:13 +0000 Rachel Venokur-Clark http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/10/22/feed-your-libido-sexually-enhancing-benefits-of-pomegranates-vegan-recipe-included/ For centuries, pomegranates have been used to promote fertility, increase vitality and to lengthen and improve human life. Foods that resembled seeds or eggs were historically thought to be aphrodisiacs. It turns out, those ancient sexual beings were on to something. The pomegranate, with its abundance of seeds, is said to be a symbol of fertility. The seeds of the fruit were often compared to the seeds of life. Nutritionally speaking, the pomegranate offers your body an array of nutrients that will not only increase your overall health, but may just boost your libido and sexual vigor as well.

Pomegranates contain almost half your daily quota of Vitamin C, an antioxidant that is required for at least 300 different metabolic functions in the body. Vitamin C is also a protector from free radical damage and a facilitator of good circulation, which is vital for sexual health and pleasure. They also contain vitamin B5, the anti-stress vitamin needed for proper adrenal function, and vitamins A and E, which help to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Pomegranate oil is now being used in many menopause products to help reduce symptoms, as well as in vaginal creams to help eliminate dryness, which can make sex painful. Pomegranate juice is easily found at your local grocery store, often mixed with other super-fruits, offering you an antioxidant cocktail that is easily assimilated by the body. The seeds are great in cold salads, on (soy) yogurt with some nuts or paired with greens for a sweet and tart delight. Do something good for your body today and try the greens recipes below to increase your overall health and feed your libido at the same time. It doesn’t get much better then that.

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]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/10/22/feed-your-libido-sexually-enhancing-benefits-of-pomegranates-vegan-recipe-included/feed/ Top 7 Posts About Ideas for a Green Thanksgiving http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/26/top-7-posts-about-ideas-for-a-green-thanksgiving/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/26/top-7-posts-about-ideas-for-a-green-thanksgiving/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:04:46 +0000 Reenita Malhotra http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/26/top-7-posts-about-ideas-for-a-green-thanksgiving/ With the Thanksgiving Holiday just a few days away, you are probably focusing on how to have a green Thanksgiving. I have enjoyed reading tips and ideas from around the Green Options network and the blogosphere.  Here are some of my favorite green Thanksgiving posts:

1. A Green and Affordable Thanksgiving

NBC11 recorded a segment on how to have a sustainable Thanksgiving as part of their Green Week coverage. I got to spend the morning with them talking about heritage turkeys, organic vegetables and ways to create a natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece.

To view the segment click here.

2. How To Get The Kids Involved in Helping You Create a Green Thanksgiving

Do you want to get the kids involved in your green Thanksgiving plans? Watch this video to see how these kids helped out.

For full story go here.

3. Thanks, Earth

SustainLane, a green living company provides 5 top tips for a Green Thanksgiving.

Read here for full story.

4. Handmade Holidays: Thanksgiving Craft Ideas to Share with the Family

The talented crafters at Etsy have some very special holiday how-to tutorials to share this season. Earlier this week they featured this adorable “patchwork trivet for your table. You can spice up your home decor, whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or a potluck with friends!”

For full story go here

5. How Local Will Your Thanksgiving Be?

A local Thanksgiving is a green Thanksgiving. It is not hard to eat local during the Holiday. Beth Bader tells you how.

For full story go here

6. Beyond Pie: 10 Great Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Nothing like pumpkin at the Thanksgiving table. Here are 10 pumpkin recipes to satisfy your savory side and take advantage of the current farmers market bounty.

For full story go here.

7. Green Gorilla: Create a Natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Have the kids help you create a natural Thanksgiving centerpiece.  The folks at Green Gorilla show you how.

For full story go here.
]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/26/top-7-posts-about-ideas-for-a-green-thanksgiving/feed/ How To Get The Kids Involved in Helping You Create a Green Thanksgiving http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/23/how-to-get-the-kids-involved-in-helping-you-create-a-green-thanksgiving/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/23/how-to-get-the-kids-involved-in-helping-you-create-a-green-thanksgiving/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:38:03 +0000 Reenita Malhotra http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/23/how-to-get-the-kids-involved-in-helping-you-create-a-green-thanksgiving/ There are plenty of ways in which you can get the kids involved in helping you with your Green Thanksgiving plans. I sent mine off to the park with instructions to collect whatever would look great on the table.  Watch this video to see what they came up with. This post contains additional media. Click here to view the full post. ]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/23/how-to-get-the-kids-involved-in-helping-you-create-a-green-thanksgiving/feed/ Food as thy Medicine: Healing with Nature in Fall… http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/05/food-as-thy-medicine-healing-with-nature-in-fall/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/05/food-as-thy-medicine-healing-with-nature-in-fall/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:31:21 +0000 Lucille Chi http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/05/food-as-thy-medicine-healing-with-nature-in-fall/ Here are a few known healing properties of common foods you may be tempted to enjoy at fall festivities:

Cranberries: As you may already know, cranberries are body purifiers, low in calories, have no fat and are a nice source of Vitamin C. This health blog states:

“some of the health benefits of eating cranberries:

* prevent bacteria in the bladder, kidneys and prostate
* supports optimum urinary tract health
* may prevent kidney stones
* have both antiviral and antibacterial properties

Here are some fun facts about cranberries:

* More than 85% of the weight of cranberries is water!
* Native Americans used a brewed a cranberry mixture to draw poison from arrow wounds..”

Tomatoes: Pureed, cooked, stewed, in sauce, stored as a sundried treat or marinade, lycophene rich tomatoes are super healing for the body.

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