Once again, I learned something really interesting through my photography of insects. "Adult paper wasps capture and feed caterpillars and other insects to their larvae. The larvae then digest their food and produce saliva rich in nutrients. The adult wasp proceeds to scrape her abdomen across the nest, producing a vibration that signals to the larvae to release some of their carbohydrate-rich saliva which the adult then drinks." (Holland, 2013). You can see the symbiotic relationship in this photo I took. You see the Wasp drinking the saliva on the left and the clearest shot of one of the larvae is all the way on the right side of the photo. You can find the quote and more information about this subject at naturallycuriouswithmaryholland.wordpress.com

Photo taken in Maryland.

3 image focus stack of images shot hand held. Canon 80D, Canon MPE macro lens, Canon twin macro flash. Aperture f/11, shutter speed 1/250, ISO 400, flash set to 1/16th power.

Gros Morne National Park

Much of Newfoundland is made up of bogs. This land is very swampy and if you were to walk on it, you might sink in several feet. According to Wikipedia : "Bogs occur where the water at the ground surface is acidic and low in nutrients. In some cases, the water is derived entirely from precipitation, in which case they are termed ombrotrophic (cloud-fed). Water flowing out of bogs has a characteristic brown colour, which comes from dissolved peat tannins. In general, the low fertility and cool climate result in relatively slow plant growth, but decay is even slower owing to the saturated soil. Hence, peat accumulates. Large areas of the landscape can be covered many meters deep in peat.” I should add that I took this photo from a boardwalk. A sign nearby says that you will sink in up to 10 feet in places if you try and walk on this.

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The province of Nan is located in the north of Thailand and borders Laos. It is one of the lesser known provinces of Thailand, but is known for its natural beauty. Rice planting is one important agricultural activity in Thailand and it is part of the country's culture and traditions. The rice planting process in Thailand starts with preparing the soil. The farmers plow the soil to loosen it and provide it with nutrients. Then the rice seeds are planted in separate beds. After the seeds have germinated, the young rice plants are planted on the rice fields. These rice fields are usually arranged in terraces to better manage the water and ensure even irrigation. Planting rice is usually done manually, where the farmers manually put the rice plant into the ground. After planting, the fields are usually immersed in water to protect the rice plants from weeds and pests. After about 4 to 6 months, the rice is fully grown and ready to be harvested. After harvesting, the rice grains are washed and dried before being stored or sold at the market. Rice is an important source of food in Thailand and is used in many dishes from curries to fried rice dishes.

Planting rice together is an important tradition in Thailand and often seen as a social activity. This process is called "กฤษณา หรือ งานกฤษณา" in Thai and is usually performed between May and July, during the rainy season. When planting rice together, the local communities come together to plant rice together. This is not only a way to complete the rice harvest, but also an opportunity to strengthen social bonds within the community. The process of planting rice together usually starts with choosing a suitable location and preparing the soil. Then the rice is planted in separate beds. The young rice plants are then planted in the rice fields by the community participants, who usually work in rows. During the rice planting, participants are entertained with music and singing, and food and drink are often shared. This creates a festive atmosphere and contributes to strengthening community ties. It is an important tradition that is still carried on in many parts of Thailand. The above place is next to Wat Sri Mongkhon. You can walk along the bamboo bridge. The surrounding area has corn fields. making it possible to see the greenery of nature suitable for sitting and chilling. A night's sleep in the hut is also possible. The drinks here are rich in flavor. The owner is friendly. There is also a charcoal foot bath and a fish spa. Photo of a bamboo hut of Hug Na Nan Cafe next to the Wat Si Mongkol in province Nan.

De provincie Nan is gelegen in het noorden van Thailand en grenst aan Laos. Het is één van de minder bekende provincies van Thailand, maar staat bekend om zijn natuurlijke schoonheid. Rijstplanten is één belangrijke landbouwactiviteit in Thailand en het is een onderdeel van de cultuur en de tradities van het land. Het proces van rijstplanten in Thailand begint met het voorbereiden van de grond. De boeren ploegen de grond om deze los te maken en te voorzien van voedingsstoffen. Vervolgens worden de rijstzaden in aparte bedden geplant. Nadat de zaden zijn ontkiemd, worden de jonge rijstplantjes uitgeplant op de rijstvelden. Deze rijstvelden zijn meestal ingedeeld in terrassen om het water beter te kunnen beheren en te zorgen voor een gelijkmatige irrigatie. Het planten van rijst wordt meestal handmatig gedaan, waarbij de boeren het rijstplantje met de hand in de grond steken. Tijdens het planten van de rijst worden de deelnemers vermaakt met muziek en zang, en wordt er vaak eten en drinken gedeeld. Na het planten worden de velden meestal ondergedompeld in water om de rijstplanten te beschermen tegen onkruid en ongedierte. Bij het samen rijst planten komen de lokale gemeenschappen bij elkaar om samen rijst te planten. Dit is niet alleen een manier om de rijstoogst te voltooien, maar ook een gelegenheid om de sociale banden binnen de gemeenschap te versterken. Na ongeveer 4 tot 6 maanden is de rijst volgroeid en klaar om geoogst te worden. Bovenstaande plaats ligt naast Wat Sri Mongkhon. Je kunt langs de bamboebrug lopen. In deze omgeving zijn er rijst- en maïsvelden, waardoor het mogelijk is om het groen van de natuur te zien en hiervan te genieten door er te zitten en te ontspannen. Een nachtje slapen in de hut is ook mogelijk. De drankjes zijn hier rijk van smaak. De eigenaar is vriendelijk. Er is ook een houtskoolvoetenbad en een visspa. Foto van een bamboehut van Hug Na Nan Cafe naast de Wat Si Mongkol in de provincie Nan.

nutrient rich food for birds over the winter months

Explored October 8, 2021

In order to survive, trees need the following resources: nutrients, sunlight, water, air, and space. The availability of some basic resources can be limited, so trees compete with each other to meet their needs. I'm sure this one just wants to scare the others.

(Spanish: Para poder sobrevivir los arboles necesitan de estos recursos: nutrientes, luz del sol, agua, aire y espacio para crecer. Y cuando la disposición de estos básicos recursos es limitada, los arboles compiten entre ellos para poder suplir sus necesidades. Este de seguro ha recurrido en asustar a los otros).

(Location: Lake Runnymede Conservation Area, St. Cloud, Florida).

(Camera: Canon 6D, Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM).

This image from my Album: Florida Woodlands..

Interesting how a tree can find enough nutrients to sustain itself on a rock.

At the end of winter, Dales grass can look a bit weak in nutrients - poor soil and lots of leeching through rain

The young'uns have flown their nest and no longer provide Wasp with their sweet nutrients. So it must fly out to seek what it needs. Late Summer has fewer nectar-producing flowers, at least in the dry spell we're having. So this particular Wasp was reduced to following the alluring odor of Cape Sundew, the well-known carnivorous plant. Its 'hairs' secrete those little, sparkling drops of 'dew' that have a sweet, fruity scent (the taste to me, at least, is not at all sweet). But beware! that stong viscous fluid serves as a sticky trap for the nourishment of the plants whose tendrils will fold around an unaware, caught insect. Bingo! A good meal, certainly if the unfortunate creature is as large as our ensnared Wasp. More digestive secretions will within half a day or so have reduced Wasp to plant nutrient leaving only its chitin as a sign of a filling meal.

I photographed this Butterfly Orchid on Martin Down where a combination of nutrient poor chalk soil and carefully managed grazing inhibits the dominance of any one plant or the more aggressive grass and shrub species, thereby facilitating the growth of a wide range of plants and flowers. Salad Burnet is peeping into the frame in the left hand corner next to Yellow Rattle.

It is a real joy to lose yourself amongst a myriad of orchid and wild flowers, many adorned by nectaring butterflies.

Thank you all for your kind responses.

Nutrientes de la manzana

The Meerkoet is a very well-known and very numerous breeding bird in the Netherlands, which can be seen almost everywhere where nutrient-rich water is available. The Atlas of Dutch breeding birds estimates the number of breeding pairs at 170,000, from 50,000 to 80,000 pairs in 1973-1977. Together with Poland and Hungary, the breeding density in the Netherlands is the highest in Europe. In winter, birds sometimes gather in huge groups. Many 1000s of birds can be observed on the Veluwemeer. Foraging on aquatic plants in early winter, foraging on grassland later in winter. Most Dutch Coots stay in our country all year round. In the winter, the Dutch population is supplemented with birds from northern and eastern areas.

Distribution: EU, OR, AU widespread

De Meerkoet is een zeer bekende en zeer talrijke broedvogel in Nederland, die vrijwel overal waar voedselrijk water voorhanden is, kan worden gezien. De Atlas van de Nederlandse broedvogels schat het aantal broedparen op 170.000, tegen 50.000 tot 80.000 paren in 1973-1977. Samen met Polen en Hongarije is de broeddichtheid in Nederland de hoogste in Europa. In de winter verzamelen vogels zich soms in enorme groepen. Op het Veluwemeer kunnen vele 1000en vogels worden waargenomen. In de vroege winter wordt gefoerageerd op waterplanten, later in de winter wordt vaak gefoerageerd op grasland. De meeste Nederlandse Meerkoeten blijven het hele jaar in ons land. De Nederlandse populatie wordt 's winters aangevuld met vogels uit noordelijker en oostelijker gebieden.

Verspreiding: EU, OR, AU widespread.

It was trying to sip some nutrients from the sand between the stones...Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada

CATALÀ

Per a documentar aquesta flor no he trobat cap text en català, castellà, anglès o francès, però la sorpresa ha estat trobar-lo en txec sota el nom de BOTANY.CZ i amb el títol:

VERONICA TEUCRIUM L.- rozrazil ožankovitý / veronika hrdobárkovitá

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“Distribució: De França a Europa central i oriental, al sud s’estén a la Toscana italiana i Bulgària, al nord a Dinamarca, les repúbliques bàltiques i a Rússia fins a Sant Petersburg. Al nostre país (l’autor vol dir Txèquia), creix principalment a les regions càlides de Bohèmia i Moràvia.

Ecologia: creix a les vores dels boscos, prats, vores i vessants herbosos fins arbustius. És adequat per a sòls més secs, neutres o lleugerament alcalins, rics en nutrients. Floreix de maig a juliol.

Descripció: Herba perenne de 40-90 cm d’alçada. Tija rodona, recta a lleugerament ascendent, majoritàriament sense ramificació, uniformement peluda. Fulles oposades, sèssils, de fulla oblong-lanceolada a ovada, de 2-5 cm de llarg, 1-2,5 cm d'ample, encara peludes, serrades a la vora. Les fulles de la part estèril de la tija sobre la inflorescència també estan serrades. La inflorescència és un raïm que creix a partir dels buits de les fulles. Flors poc petiolades, oposades, calze cinc vegades amb quatre puntes de calze més llargues i una curta, quàdruple de la corona, de color brillant a blau intens, venat de blau fosc, blanc al centre. El fruit és una càpsula.

Perill i protecció: des del punt de vista del perill, es classifica com una espècie més rara que requereix una atenció addicional (C4a).”

Font: BOTANY.CZ - botany.cz/cs/veronica-teucrium/

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ENGLISH

To document this flower I have not found any text in Catalan, Spanish, English or French, but the surprise was to find it in Czech under the name BOTANY.CZ and with the title:

VERONICA TEUCRIUM L.- rozrazil ožankovitý / veronika hrdobárkovitá

Above there is a translation in Catalan.

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CASTELLANO

Para documentar esta flor no he encontrado ningún texto en catalán, castellano, inglés o francés, pero la sorpresa ha sido encontrarlo en checo bajo el nombre de BOTANY.CZ y con el título:

VERONICA TEUCRIUM L.- rozrazil ožankovitý / veronika hrdobárkovitá

Arriba hay la traducción al catalán.

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It is an extraordinary mushroom year in Denmark... Mushroom (fungi) are an important element in recycling nutrients in nature (viva la sustainability :-)). This one thrives at the foot of the tree :-)

Enjoying some moisture and nutrients from the Yakima Riverbank.

Lime soda from the top...apart from the flavour and nutrients, this can help keep you hydrated.

Happy Sunday @All!

AUTUMN FRUIT

Although colorful, this highly invasive vine can girdle a tree trunk eventually choking off the flow of nutrients killing the tree.

Berries provide a host of antioxidants and vitamins that help nourish us and fortify our bodies against dread diseases. Blueberries have amazing antioxidant properties, more than most other foods. Strawberries also rank in the top 10 of antioxidant-rich foods. Both blackberries and strawberries are rich in Vitamins C and K, among other nutrients.

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The province of Nan is located in the north of Thailand and borders Laos. It is one of the lesser known provinces of Thailand, but is known for its natural beauty. Rice planting is one important agricultural activity in Thailand and it is part of the country's culture and traditions. The rice planting process in Thailand starts with preparing the soil. The farmers plow the soil to loosen it and provide it with nutrients. Then the rice seeds are planted in separate beds. After the seeds have germinated, the young rice plants are planted on the rice fields. These rice fields are usually arranged in terraces to better manage the water and ensure even irrigation. Planting rice is usually done manually, where the farmers manually put the rice plant into the ground. After planting, the fields are usually immersed in water to protect the rice plants from weeds and pests. After about 4 to 6 months, the rice is fully grown and ready to be harvested. After harvesting, the rice grains are washed and dried before being stored or sold at the market. Rice is an important source of food in Thailand and is used in many dishes from curries to fried rice dishes.

Planting rice together is an important tradition in Thailand and often seen as a social activity. This process is called "กฤษณา หรือ งานกฤษณา" in Thai and is usually performed between May and July, during the rainy season. When planting rice together, the local communities come together to plant rice together. This is not only a way to complete the rice harvest, but also an opportunity to strengthen social bonds within the community. The process of planting rice together usually starts with choosing a suitable location and preparing the soil. Then the rice is planted in separate beds. The young rice plants are then planted in the rice fields by the community participants, who usually work in rows. During the rice planting, participants are entertained with music and singing, and food and drink are often shared. This creates a festive atmosphere and contributes to strengthening community ties. After the harvest, the rice is then distributed among the community participants according to the amount of work they have contributed to the process. It is an important tradition that is still carried on in many parts of Thailand. Lighted fires in paddy fields can be done for a variety of reasons, such as clearing land for agriculture, removing weeds and unwanted plants, or creating new farmland.

De provincie Nan is gelegen in het noorden van Thailand en grenst aan Laos. Het is één van de minder bekende provincies van Thailand, maar staat bekend om zijn natuurlijke schoonheid. Rijstplanten is één belangrijke landbouwactiviteit in Thailand en het is een onderdeel van de cultuur en de tradities van het land. Het proces van rijstplanten in Thailand begint met het voorbereiden van de grond. De boeren ploegen de grond om deze los te maken en te voorzien van voedingsstoffen. Vervolgens worden de rijstzaden in aparte bedden geplant. Nadat de zaden zijn ontkiemd, worden de jonge rijstplantjes uitgeplant op de rijstvelden. Deze rijstvelden zijn meestal ingedeeld in terrassen om het water beter te kunnen beheren en te zorgen voor een gelijkmatige irrigatie. Het planten van rijst wordt meestal handmatig gedaan, waarbij de boeren het rijstplantje met de hand in de grond steken. Tijdens het planten van de rijst worden de deelnemers vermaakt met muziek en zang, en wordt er vaak eten en drinken gedeeld. Na het planten worden de velden meestal ondergedompeld in water om de rijstplanten te beschermen tegen onkruid en ongedierte. Bij het samen rijst planten komen de lokale gemeenschappen bij elkaar om samen rijst te planten. Dit is niet alleen een manier om de rijstoogst te voltooien, maar ook een gelegenheid om de sociale banden binnen de gemeenschap te versterken. Na ongeveer 4 tot 6 maanden is de rijst volgroeid en klaar om geoogst te worden. Na de oogst wordt de rijst dan verdeeld onder de deelnemers van de gemeenschap, afhankelijk van de hoeveelheid werk die ze hebben bijgedragen aan het proces. De rijst wordt dan opgeslagen of verkocht op de markt. Rijst is een belangrijke bron van voedsel in Thailand en wordt gebruikt in veel gerechten, van curry's tot gebakken rijstgerechten. Aangestoken branden in rijstvelden kan worden gedaan om verschillende redenen, zoals het opruimen van land voor landbouw, het verwijderen van onkruid en ongewenste planten, of het creëren van nieuwe landbouwgrond.

Though these small shore birds are known for spinning round and round in nutrient-rich waters stirring up invertebrates that will fuel their migration, we saw lots of them using the more typical wading bird "stalking" approach in the grassy banks of a salt marsh. That's what this one was doing when we spotted her.

Reading about this species on the Cornell Lab's website, I found this interesting and humorous tidbit: "While stopping over to molt on salty lakes in the West, Wilson's Phalaropes usually eat so much that they double their body weight. Sometimes they get so fat that they cannot even fly, allowing researchers to catch them by hand."

A composite of three photos

I love the Autumn and the changing colours of the leaves as the trees store up their nutrients for the cold days ahead.

Leaf colour comes from pigments. These are natural substances produced by leaf cells to help them obtain food. The three pigments that colour leaves are chlorophyll (green), carotenes (yellow) and anthocyanins (reds and pinks).

The depth of colour is influenced by the blend of chemical processes and weather conditions.

Cold nights: low temperatures destroy chlorophyll so the green leaf fades to yellow, but if temperatures stay above freezing, anthocyanin production is enhanced and the leaves take on a red colour.

Dry weather: sugars become concentrated in the leaves, more anthocyanin is produced and consequently leaves are redder.

Bright sunny days: although the production of new chlorophyll stops in autumn, photosynthesis can still occur on sunny autumn days, using the remaining chlorophyll. Sugar concentration increases, more anthocyanin is produced and the leaves are redder.

(Source: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk)

Quercusia quercus = Thecla quercus = Neozephyrus quercus = Favonius quercus

Moradilla del roble - Nazarena - Morada

Según la temporada de vuelo se pueden observar encinas o robles muy poblados con estas mariposas y se las ve por las copas de los árboles disputándose dominios. Son muy remisas a abandonar las alturas. Obtienen buena parte de los nutrientes que necesitan de las secreciones de pulgones depositadas en las hojas de los árboles/arbustos donde desarrollan toda su actividad, pero ocasionalmente también descienden a zonas bajas, incluso a flores próximas. Eso sí, hay que acercarse con mucho sigilo pues son realmente esquivas.

Muchas gracias por las visitas, comentarios y favoritos.

Purple hairstreak

Quercusia quercus = Thecla quercus = Neozephyrus quercus = Favonius quercus

Depending on the flight season, holm oaks or oaks can be observed heavily populated by these butterflies, and they can be seen in the treetops vying for dominance. They are very reluctant to leave the heights. They obtain much of the nutrients they need from the secretions of aphids deposited on the leaves of the trees or shrubs where they carry out their activity, but occasionally they also descend to lower areas, even to nearby flowers. However, you must approach them very stealthily, as they are truly elusive.

Thank you very much for the visits, comments and faves.

Thécla du chêne

Quercusia quercus = Thecla quercus = Neozephyrus quercus = Favonius quercus

Selon la saison de vol, on peut observer des chênes verts ou des chênes densément peuplés de ces papillons, qui se disputent la domination à la cime des arbres. Ils sont très réticents à quitter les hauteurs. Ils tirent une grande partie des nutriments dont ils ont besoin des sécrétions des pucerons déposées sur les feuilles des arbres ou des arbustes où ils exercent leur activité, mais il leur arrive aussi de descendre vers les zones plus basses, voire vers les fleurs voisines. Il faut cependant les approcher avec la plus grande discrétion, car ils sont vraiment insaisissables.

Merci beaucoup pour vos visites, commentaires et favoris.

The importance of rainfall.

Plants are autotrophs or obtain all nutrients they need from the environment around them. Rainwater plays an important role in this function. Rainwater is the most natural way for plants to obtain moisture.

Tap water often has added chemicals as it`s treated and recycled for human consumption. Rainwater has a higher level of oxygen.

Rainwater frees nutrients and minerals in the soil the plants need to survive. Rainfall has a unique, earthy smell. It is caused by the water from the rain, along with certain compounds like ozone, geosmin and plant oils.

Photographed with: Canon 600D

The Hortus has two huge Ginkgo bilobas; they were planted here around 1895 and delight all visitors, especially in Autumn when their leaves turn golden yellow. But indeed: they are old and there are worries about their health.

Some of us were rather alarmed when recently at the feet of our Friends these Fungi appeared. It is feared that they are signs the roots of those Ginkgos are decomposing. Orange Peel Fungus is known as a 'decomposer', cleaning up dying and dead plant and tree material.

But perhaps there's another explanation. In 2001 Erik A. Hobbie, Nancy S. Weber and James M. Trappe published a study in which they write that Aleuria aurantia also possibly has a mycorrhizal function. That is to say that Aleuria takes sugars from the tree in return for moisture and nutrients that it takes from the soil. Aleuria thus functions as a kind of helpful extension of Ginkgo's root system, and works on its survival.

We hope for the best...

WOODLAND NATIVE

Indian Pipe is a mycotrophic plant that has no chlorophyll and must get nutrients through a relationship with a specific type of fungus. These fungi are attached to the roots of a host plant.

Fly agaric

(Amanita muscaria)

Famous, enchanting and highly toxic. Fly agaric is the home of fairies and magical creatures and a lover of birch woodland, where it helps trees by transferring nutrients into their roots, but if eaten can cause hallucinations and psychotic reactions.

Fruta rica en vitamina C y otros importantes nutrientes.

Volvopluteus gloiocephalus, commonly known as Stubble Rosegill, is a species of mushroom in the family Pluteaceae. It is a large mushroom found in nutrient rich, often disturbed habitats. It has a shiny skin and a radish-like smell. This example was found on Bredon Hill, Worcestershire.

Die Falter erreichen eine Flügelspannweite von 33 bis 42 Millimetern und zählen damit zu den größten in Mitteleuropa heimischen Bläulingen. Er besiedelt trockenwarme, kurzgrasige Standorte mit lückiger Vegetationsstruktur und Störstellen. Dazu zählen Magerrasen, Kalk- und Sandtrockenrasen, Halbtrockenrasen, Silbergrasfluren sowie Heiden.

Die Weibchen legen die Eier einzeln an den Knospen der Raupenfraßpflanzen ab. Die Raupen schlüpfen nach etwa einer Woche und fressen in den ersten drei Stadien zunächst an den Blüten und reifen Samen ihrer Futterpflanze und verlassen diese dann, um in einem dunklen Versteck darauf zu warten, dass sie von Ameisen in deren Nest getragen werden. Den Rest ihrer Entwicklung verbringen die myrmekophilen Raupen mit Ameisen. Sie sind in der Lage, längere Zeit zu hungern, da es einige Zeit dauern kann, bis sie von Ameisen-Arbeiterinnen in ihrem Versteck entdeckt werden. Die Arbeiterinnen legen die Bläulingsraupen dann in einer Brutkammer ab.

Die Bläulingsraupe scheidet über die Rückendrüsen Honigtau ab, der für die Wirtsameisen eine Kohlenhydratquelle darstellt. Sie ernährt sich aber bis zur Verpuppung von den Eiern und Larven des Ameisenwirtes.

(Wikipedia)

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The butterflies reach a wingspan of 33 to 42 millimetres, making them one of the largest blue butterflies native to Central Europe. It colonizes dry, warm, short-grassed habitats with gappy vegetation structure and disturbed areas. These include nutrient-poor grasslands, calcareous and sandy dry grasslands, semi-arid grasslands, silver-grass meadows and heaths.

The females lay their eggs individually on the buds of the caterpillar's host plants. The caterpillars hatch after about a week and feed in the first three stages on the flowers and ripe seeds of their food plant before leaving it to wait in a dark hiding place for ants to carry them to their nest. The myrmecophilous caterpillars spend the rest of their development with ants. They are able to starve for long periods of time, as it can take some time before they are discovered by ant workers in their hiding place. The workers then lay the caterpillars in a brood chamber.

The caterpillar secretes honeydew via the dorsal glands, which is a source of carbohydrates for the host ants. However, it feeds on the eggs and larvae of the ant host until pupation.

My intuition has always said No thx to me in eating fruits during the day, I have bought fruits, "because it's good for you" and I have thrown them away over and over again.

Mark has knowledge about all kinds of stuff and he eats another breakfast then I have ever done. So I became curious, and that's a good start for a change.

And at the same time I read that you should eat your fruits in the morning, like he does.

It all came into its place, now I understand why my intuition stopped me.

Usually people will only eat a fruit after dinner, to look at it as a dessert. But it's the worst time to eat them. Most of the nutrients are lost during digestion. This is thanks to the fermentation of the sugar content.

It is not a good idea to eat fruits when you want during the day either because they contain a substance called fructose that the body converts into glucose and energy. If you do not use it, it will be stored in your body as fat.

From a nutritional point of view, eating fruit in the evening will not help you with weight loss just as it does during the day.

This is because fruit helps speed up metabolism, but it only happens when you are active. If you lie on the couch or in the bed and sleep, your metabolism will always work slower.

Fruit provides:

Calcium

Phosphorus

Iron

Antioxidants

Sugar

Fat (in small quantities)

Carbohydrates

Vitamins

Fruits have a low fat content, so it's not a good idea to just limit yourself to these foods in the morning. Your body also needs carbohydrates, and especially fiber.

And that I learned from Mark too 💞

I love this breakfast.

My breakfast contains of a couple of different variety of fruits, maybe slicing them so I have them for a couple of days, home baked bread, egg and a drinking non-sweeted yogurt.

So, when you eat fruit for breakfast, it's a great way to start your day with a healthy dose of natural energy and you don't ruin it on the way through your body.

I bet my body is smiling all the way 😄🤔😊😂😅

veientilhelse.no/bor-du-spise-frukt-etter-middag/

Es el fruto seco más saludable por sus grasas esenciales son buenas para el corazón. Además, aporta valiosos nutrientes. Descubre su sabor en recetas deliciosas.

Las nueces son una buena fuente de ácidos grasos omega-3, de los que cada vez son más conocidas sus propiedades beneficiosas para la salud. Estos nutrientes son esenciales para el organismo, ya que éste no puede producirlos por sí mismo y únicamente puede obtenerlos a través de determinados alimentos que los contienen, como el pescado, aceites por ejemplo el de soja y algunos frutos secos, especialmente las nueces.

On our way out west this spring, we camped along the shores of Lake Superior. We have never hiked along the trails at this time of the year so we were pleasantly surprised to come by a patch of Pink Lady Slippers on the trail. They are also known as the Moccasin Flower because they resemble the moccasin shoe that Indigenous people used to wear. Here are some interesting facts about this wildflower.

“ Over several years, the orchid grows its root system, all the while being fed by the fungi. Once the roots are grown, the orchid can then grow a bud, and leaves begin to develop. Now that it can feed itself, it's time to pay back the fungi - the orchid's roots now provide the fungi with nutrients. The Moccasin flower may take up to 10 years to flower after developing its roots and leaves.” This is another good reason to celebrate fungi and to be careful not to disturb the wildflowers on the trails!

‘Puddling’ is one of the type of descriptors that uses the name of a typical place where an activity occurs to describe the activity itself. In fact, ‘puddling’ is the way butterflies (or at least certain species of butterfly) extract minerals needed for many things, especially reproduction. As many of us know, sugar water is a great way to get by, but more complex nutrients are needed if we want to do anything more complex.

The nutrients extracted from whatever the butterfly finds as its source (manure, dead animal carcasses, puddles) are passed on in the reproductive process to help build healthy young. In this case, a White Admiral (Limenitis arthemis - the subspecies in my area is arthemis again, hence the double naming) uses minerals along the side of a country road. It had rained, but in some cases the butterfly can spit up to help facilitate the extraction.

This was taken on a very remote country road during a walk to look at wildflowers and insects, camera in hand. I did have to lie down on the shoulder to get this perspective, but I was not alone and had a person watching for cars (there were none) and it was along a straight patch with high visibility.

Los rábanos aportan al organismo nutrientes como:

-vitamina C -vitamina A -antioxidantes -fibra -potasio

-calcio -fosforo -sodio -magnesio -yodo -folatos -azufre

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Una de las mejores ventajas es que el rábano posee pocas calorías y muchas sustancias nutritivas.

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1.Ayudan a perder peso

2.Mejoran la circulación sanguínea

3.Retrasan el envejecimiento

4.Fortalecen los dientes y los huesos

5.Sacian el apetito

6.Regulan el tránsito intestinal

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Short-beaked common dolphins are one of the most abundant and familiar dolphins in the world. This highly social and energetic species is widely distributed, preferring warm tropical to cool temperate waters that are primarily offshore.

Short-beaked common dolphins are often found in association with underwater ridges, seamounts, and continental shelves where upwelling (a process in which deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises toward the surface) occurs and prey is abundant.

Common dolphin are medium-sized dolphins; adults range between 1.9 and 2.5 m (6.2 and 8.2 ft) long, and can weigh between 80–235 kg (176–518 lb), although the range between 80–150 kg (180–330 lb) is more common.

Males are generally longer and heavier. The colour pattern on the body is unusual. The back is dark and the belly is white, while on each side is an hourglass pattern coloured light grey, yellow, or gold in front and dirty grey in back. They have long, thin rostra with up to 50–60 small, sharp, interlocking teeth on each side of each jaw

This image was taken off the northern coast of New Zealand

An ancient oak grows in the nutrient poor sandy soils of Sherwood Forest.

Pitcher plants are several different carnivorous plants which have modified leaves known as pitfall traps—a prey-trapping mechanism featuring a deep cavity filled with digestive liquid. The traps of "true" pitcher plants are formed by specialized leaves. The plants attract and drown their prey with nectar.

Carnivorous plants are plants that derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or protozoans, typically insects and other arthropods. Carnivorous plants have adapted to grow in places where the soil is thin or poor in nutrients, especially nitrogen, such as acidic bogs. In 1875 Charles Darwin wrote Insectivorous Plants, the first well-known treatise on carnivorous plants.

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Windows to the Tropics, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL

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Pholiota squarrosa, commonly known as the shaggy scalycap, the shaggy Pholiota, or the scaly Pholiota, is a species of mushroom in the family Strophariaceae. Common in North America and Europe, it is often an opportunistic parasite, and has a wide range of hosts among deciduous trees, although it can also infect conifers. It can also live as a saprobe, deriving nutrients from decomposing wood. The mushroom is typically found growing in clusters at the base of trees and stumps. Both the cap and the stem are covered in small, pointed scales that are pointed downward and backward. The crowded gills are yellowish, then later rust-brown. The mushroom has an odor that, depending on the author, has been described as resembling garlic, lemon, radish, onion, or skunk. It has a strong taste, resembling radishes. Once thought to be edible, it is now considered and known to be poisonous, especially if consumed in combination with alcohol. The mushroom contains unique chemicals thought to help it infect plants by neutralizing defensive responses employed by them. The very similar P. squarrosoides differs in having a paler cap that is sticky between the scales, and smaller spores.

Blossoms in the spring attract birds for nectar, bugs and provide nutrients and energy at a time when other food sources might be scarce. Anna’s Hummingbird on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.

Cocinar al vapor es un hábito culinario tan saludable como benéfico, ya que ayuda a que los alimentos conserven sus nutrientes intactos, a la vez que mantienen su sabor, consistencia y color natural. Conozca esta antigua técnica que está de vuelta en todo el mundo, y goce de sus efectos positivos de manera cotidiana.

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The Narcissus bulbs are quite versatile because they can tolerate wet conditions and they multiply easily and are a great asset to your boarders early in the year also giving you a great show of colour. These Narcissus flowers have a lovely fragrance and they are also a little unusual because they have an inner yellow trumpet which is edged in red/orange. This variety has been awarded the “Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society” and was introduced back in 1919 which is 103 years ago. It is important to dead head the flowers but always leave the leaves so that the bulbs can re-absorb the nutrients that they contain.

Blossoms in the spring attract birds for nectar, bugs and provide nutrients and energy at a time when other food sources might be scarce. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.

Child labour.

It is the job of leaf hoppers to produce excrement laced with sugar and other nutrients that the local ants feed on. In this case, two small nymphal leafhoppers are being milked by a couple of large ants.

No insects were harmed in the making of this picture. :-)

Canberra has now exceeded its average January rainfall by all of 1.2 mm. Just a little bit of moisture is all it takes to wake up insect life in the garden and the bush.

Urban Canberra, Australia, 2019.

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I don't often see a group of these butterflies. Nutrients in the soil must have attracted them along Wylie Rd.

Carden Alvar / Couchiching, ON.

A humpback whale lazily swimming along in the nutrient rich feeding grounds off of Cape Cod.

Solandra grandiflora, more popularly known as Chalice Vine or Cup of Gold, is a perennial fast-growing climbing vine or liana. This vine quickly takes root and grabs onto surrounding vegetation for support. The base stalk is thick, heavy and rope-like. These vines can easily exceed over 100 feet (30 meters) in length. Each node will sprout tendrils and take root, giving the whole plant more stability and a larger root system to improve its ability to access essential nutrients: water, minerals, sunlight, etc. The leaves grow directly from the main stalk and side branches and are uniformly dark green and thick, with a smooth supple texture. They can grow as large as 6 inches long and are oval shaped.

Chalice Vine is well known among gardeners and admired for its large ornamental flowers, which are distinctly shaped like bells or chalices. The flowers begin bright, brilliant white and turn yellow with purple or brown stripes inside as the flower ages.The flowers bloom in the evening or night and produce a strong sweet fragrance which smells like coconut. In the wild they produce large yellow, white berries that contain many tiny seeds. As the berries ripen they change color from light yellow to deep red. When Solandra Grandiflora is cultivated as an ornamental, it is usually grown from cuttings. The fruits are rarely if ever seen.

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We visited the city of Beppu primarily for the nutrient rich hot springs. The yield of hot water is said to be the highest in Japan and you can find various types of onsen to enjoy. The resulting rising steam is also a characteristic of Beppu.

While walking to a sand Onsen, this rather cubist architectural scene with all the overhead wiring caught my attention.

Beppu, Japan

February, 2020

What grew from the Soil, Falls back on the soil for new nutrient. Nature wastes not there want

This is Sundew or Drosera - a tiny carnivorous plant found mostly in Sphagnum bogs. The sticky blobs trap insects and fold over them to help digest them to get extra nutrient as this plant lives in nutrient-poor habitats. In this photo the sticky blobs have trapped a cotton-grass down and these are the filaments on the left