The origin of the quesadilla was colonial Mexico. The quesadilla as a food has changed and evolved over many years as people experimented with different variations of it. In central and southern regions of Mexico, a quesadilla is a flat circle of cooked corn masa, called a tortilla, warmed to soften it enough to be […]
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Carrot Smoothie
Carrots are perhaps best known for their rich supply of the antioxidant nutrient that was actually named for them: beta-carotene. However, these delicious root vegetables are the source not only of beta-carotene, but also of a wide variety of antioxidants and other health-supporting nutrients. Number of servings: 1, 200 calories per serving. Ingredients: 2 large […]
Raw Garden
If you love growing your own fruits and vegetables, but are unsure how to start using your harvest, now is your chance to learn. Whether you’re new to gardening or have been doing it for years, Raw Garden: Over 100 Healthy and Fresh Raw Recipes is the perfect resource to help you create dishes based […]
Saffron and Depressive Symptoms
Saffron (Crocus sativus) is derived from the flower of the saffron crocus. The history of saffron cultivation reaches back more than 3,000 years. Saffron was detailed in a 7th-century BC Assyrian botanical reference compiled under Ashurbanipal. Documentation of saffron’s use over the span of 4,000 years in the treatment of some 90 illnesses has been […]