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Muskmelon (Cucumis melo,) has been developed into many cultivated varieties. The fruit is a pepo. The flesh is either sweet or bland, with or without a musky aroma, and the rind can be smooth , ribbed, wrinkled or netted.
The Moringa tree is widely cultivated for its nutritious edible parts. Moringa leaves, pods and seeds have more vitamin C than oranges as well as high amounts of calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and more. They're also high in antioxidants. The leaves were used to flavor our meal at the organic farm. Maybe that's what made it so incredibly delicious.
Apparently, Castro promoted wide planting of this tree in Cuba.
en.cubadebate.cu/news/2012/10/24/fidel-castro-praises-nut...
Some Dahlia Trivia
The common garden variety dahlia was once an important root crop and medicinal plant among the pre-Columbian Indians of central Mexico, Yucatan and Guatemala. Its roots were valued both for the nutritious inulin stored inside them and for the antibiotic compounds concentrated in the skin of the tubers. The dahlia flower was a solar symbol worn by Moctezuma and his nobles. In the modern world, dahlias cultivated as a crop might prove to be a worthy food supplement in subtropical areas. (Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
I planted my first vegetable garden in 1992, and the miracle of things emerging from fertile soil has never ceased to amaze me. One summer the peas were so green and sweet that we couldn't just eat them... I got out the macro lens and made this shot before they went into the pot or the freezer bag.
Scanned from the original Fujichrome Velvia slide, June 1994.
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If you have been paying attention, you will see that this recipe has rendered 750ml of something easy, nutritious, quick, and cheap. That's three generous portions.
I've had a broccoli head lying about for a few days. Nothing planned for it, so I made it into soup this afternoon.
It's quite warm today, so I cooked this in the microwave pressure cooker (flic.kr/p/2pWzFis), to try and keep the kitchen cool.
If you only have a pot and a hob, just consider cooking for a bit longer.
One head of broccoli
2 small sweet potatoes
1 clove garlic
5ml Italian herb mix (or leave out, and use nutmeg instead)
500ml vegetable stock
salt
Pink peppercorns (about 8 - optional)
Yogurt (optional)
Peel and smash the garlic, add to pot
Grind and add the salt
Add the dried herbs
Stir all together well, to help release oils
(You can also do this stage on the hob in a pan - it will release even more flavor)
Chop the broccoli into florets (I also use the stalk)
Add to the pot
Peel and finely chop sweet potatoes and add to pot
Cover with about 500ml stock (I used veggie, but chicken can work)
Seal the lid and microwave on high for 15 mins
Cool for 5 mins and blitz with immersion blender
Add 2 or 3 tblspn of Greek yogurt and stir well
Serve, or allow to cool and refrigerate for up to one week.
Serve hot or cold, with a slab of good bread. Add some grated cheese on top.
Bluestem is a native grass in the Flint Hills region of Kansas. Very nutritious and a grazing paradise for ruminants. The stems during late summer can reach 7 feet in height. Seeds are at the end of those stems. This grass responds well to burning. Early American Indians used to set fires to preserve the grazing grass for buffalo.
Pseudophilotes panoptes (Hübner 1813)
Pareja en copula posando sobre la flor del tomillo su planta nutricia (Thymus vulgaris). La hembra es de mayor tamaño que el macho, pero ambos son muy pequeños. La envergadura alar está entre los 18 y 22/23 mm.
Couple in copula posing on the thyme flower their nutritious plant (Thymus vulgaris). The female is larger than the male, but both are very small. The wingspan is between 18 and 22/23 mm.
Couple en copule posant sur le thym fleurit leur plante nutritive (Thymus vulgaris). La femelle est plus grande que le mâle, mais les deux sont très petites. L'envergure est comprise entre 18 et 22/23 mm.
a butterfly (on what appears to be animal scat)... I hope there's something nutritious in there. shot (handheld) from the Yak on Gum Slough Florida
Nothing is more nutritious than fresh veggies! Do your body a favor and eat vegetables every day.
This Blythe doll is Prima Dolly Melon, posing for the theme Eat your Veggies in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
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.... Nopal Nopales !!!
new leaves on the highly nutritious Nopal cactus leaf - a native and staple food in Mexico since the Olmecs and Aztecs -
Nopal cactus planted for as far as your eye can see - Orchards in the high sierras of Morelos, Mexico.
we are very up high here.... in the rain clouds - at an altitude of more than 2000 m - 7000 feet!
Always delicious and nutritious, there are green peas, black-eyed peas, snow peas, wrinkled peas, snap peas... and, of course, pea-sized smiles and smiley peas. Have a peasful day!
Flickr's Explore Interestingness, August 10, 2006.
These are wild and free roaming zebras, but they love the nutritious game blocks.
(Sticking its tongue out at the photographer?)
Rural Area
Lydenburg
Mpumalanga Province
South Africa
Just born along the Madison RIver, this newborn was still sporting his umbilical cord. And, yes, that's Mama cleaning up afterbirth (ewwwwww). Didn't know they did that. I guess its very nutritious...
It is 10 o'clock in the morning and time for a daily hot meal! Children who are in school are offered this nutritious porridge provided by WFP. Over the years and all over the world, the UN agency has demonstrated that the provision of school meals encourages child attendance and Mberra is no exception.
©EU/ECHO/José Cendón
Egg Breakfast provides you with quality proteins.
"Hen's egg has been considered as one of the most nutritious source of food as it can sustain both life and growth. The proteins present in the egg are nutritionally complete with a great balance of essential amino acids. "
Quorn chicken style pieces (vegetarian) onions, sliced peppers, spring onion, cabbage, garlic, ginger, stir fry oil (rapseed, ginger flavour) salt, cumin powder, fresh fajita powder. Chilli flakes, chilli powder, paprika powder, sweetcorn, mushrooms
This does look abstract to me. I really like the textures. This was grown on an allotment.
Kale is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family along with cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, collard greens, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips and bok choy. These vegetables offer health benefits, including potentially reducing the risk of various types of cancer.
10 Health Benefits of Kale
Of all the super healthy greens, kale is king.
It is definitely one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant foods in existence.
Kale is loaded with all sorts of beneficial compounds, some of which have powerful medicinal properties.
Here are 10 health benefits of kale that are supported by science.
1. Kale Is Among The Most Nutrient-Dense Foods on The Planet
Kale is a popular vegetable and a member of the cabbage family.
It is a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens and Brussels sprouts.
There are many different types of kale. The leaves can be green or purple, and have either a smooth or curly shape.
The most common type of kale is called curly kale or Scots kale, which has green and curly leaves and a hard, fibrous stem.
A single cup of raw kale (about 67 grams or 2.4 ounces) contains (1):
Vitamin A: 206% of the DV (from beta-carotene)
Vitamin K: 684% of the DV
Vitamin C: 134% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 9% of the DV
Manganese: 26% of the DV
Calcium: 9% of the DV
Copper: 10% of the DV
Potassium: 9% of the DV
Magnesium: 6% of the DV
It also contains 3% or more of the DV for vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), iron and phosphorus
This is coming with a total of 33 calories, 6 grams of carbs (2 of which are fiber) and 3 grams of protein.
Kale contains very little fat, but a large portion of the fat in it is an omega-3 fatty acid called alpha linolenic-acid.
Given its incredibly low calorie content, kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods in existence. Eating more kale is a great way to dramatically increase the total nutrient content of your diet.
SUMMARY
Kale is very high in nutrients and very low in calories, making it one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.
2. Kale Is Loaded With Powerful Antioxidants Like Quercetin and Kaempferol
Kale, like other leafy greens, is very high in antioxidants.
These include beta-carotene and vitamin C, as well as various flavonoids and polyphenols (2Trusted Source).
Antioxidants are substances that help counteract oxidative damage by free radicals in the body (3Trusted Source).
Oxidative damage is believed to be among the leading drivers of aging and many diseases, including cancer (4).
But many substances that happen to be antioxidants also have other important functions.
This includes the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol, which are found in relatively large amounts in kale (5Trusted Source).
These substances have been studied thoroughly in test tubes and animals.
They have powerful heart-protective, blood pressure-lowering, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-depressant and anti-cancer effects, to name a few (6Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source, 8Trusted Source).
SUMMARY
Many powerful antioxidants are found in kale, including quercetin and kaempferol, which have numerous beneficial effects on health.
3. It Is an Excellent Source of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an important water-soluble antioxidant that serves many vital functions in the body’s cells.
For example, it is necessary for the synthesis of collagen, the most abundant structural protein in the body.
Kale is much higher in vitamin C than most other vegetables, containing about 4.5 times much as spinach (9).
The truth is, kale is actually one of the world’s best sources of vitamin C. A cup of raw kale contains even more vitamin C than a whole orange (10).
SUMMARY
Kale is extremely high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that has many important roles in the body. A single cup of raw kale actually contains more vitamin C than an orange.
4. Kale Can Help Lower Cholesterol, Which May Reduce The Risk of Heart Disease
Cholesterol has many important functions in the body.
For instance, it is used to make bile acids, which is are substances that help the body digest fats.
The liver turns cholesterol into bile acids, which are then released into the digestive system whenever you eat a fatty meal.
When all the fat has been absorbed and the bile acids have served their purpose, they are reabsorbed into the bloodstream and used again.
Substances called bile acid sequestrants can bind bile acids in the digestive system and prevent them from being reabsorbed. This reduces the total amount of cholesterol in the body.
Kale actually contains bile acid sequestrants, which can lower cholesterol levels. This might lead to a reduced risk of heart disease over time (11).
One study found that drinking kale juice every day for 12 weeks increased HDL (the “good”) cholesterol by 27% and lowered LDL levels by 10%, while also improving antioxidant status (12).
According to one study, steaming kale dramatically increases the bile acid binding effect. Steamed kale is actually 43% as potent as cholestyramine, a cholesterol-lowering drug that functions in a similar way (13).
SUMMARY
Kale contains substances that bind bile acids and lower cholesterol levels in the body. Steamed kale is particularly effective.
5. Kale Is One of The World’s Best Sources of Vitamin K
Vitamin K is an important nutrient.
It is absolutely critical for blood clotting, and does this by “activating” certain proteins and giving them the ability to bind calcium.
The well-known anticoagulant drug Warfarin actually works by blocking the function of this vitamin.
Kale is one of the world’s best sources of vitamin K, with a single raw cup containing almost 7 times the recommended daily amount.
The form of vitamin K in kale is K1, which is different than vitamin K2. K2 is found in fermented soy foods and certain animal products. It helps prevent heart disease and osteoporosis (14).
SUMMARY
Vitamin K is an important nutrient that is involved in blood clotting. A single cup of kale contains 7 times the RDA for vitamin K.
6. There Are Numerous Cancer-Fighting Substances in Kale
Cancer is a terrible disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells.
Kale is actually loaded with compounds that are believed to have protective effects against cancer.
One of these is sulforaphane, a substance that has been shown to help fight the formation of cancer at the molecular level (15, 16Trusted Source, 17Trusted Source, 18).
It also contains a indole-3-carbinol, another substance that is believed to help prevent cancer (19Trusted Source).
Studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables (including kale) may significantly lower the risk of several cancers, although the evidence in humans is mixed (20Trusted Source, 21Trusted Source).
SUMMARY
Kale contains substances that have been shown to help fight cancer in test-tube and animal studies, but the human evidence is mixed.
7. Kale Is Very High in Beta-Carotene
Kale is often claimed to be high in vitamin A, but this is not entirely accurate.
It is actually high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that the body can turn into vitamin A (22Trusted Source).
For this reason, kale can be an effective way to increase your body’s levels of this very important vitamin (23Trusted Source).
SUMMARY
Kale is very high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that the body can turn into vitamin A.
8. Kale Is a Good Source of Minerals That Most People Don’t Get Enough Of
Kale is high in minerals, some of which many people are deficient in.
It is a good plant-based source of calcium, a nutrient that is very important for bone health and plays a role in all sorts of cellular functions.
It is also a decent source of magnesium, an incredibly important mineral that most people don’t get enough of. Eating plenty of magnesium may be protective against type 2 diabetes and heart disease (24).
Kale also contains quite a bit of potassium, a mineral that helps maintain electrical gradients in the body’s cells. Adequate potassium intake has been linked to reduced blood pressure and a lower risk of heart disease (25Trusted Source).
One advantage that kale has over leafy greens like spinach is that it is low in oxalate, a substance found in some plants that can prevent minerals from being absorbed (26Trusted Source).
SUMMARY
Many important minerals are found in kale, some of which are generally lacking in the modern diet. These include calcium, potassium and magnesium.
9. Kale Is High in Lutein and Zeaxanthin, Powerful Nutrients That Protect the Eyes
One of the most common consequences of aging is that eyesight gets worse.
Fortunately, there are several nutrients in the diet that can help prevent this from happening.
Two of the main ones are lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoid antioxidants that are found in large amounts in kale and some other foods.
Many studies have shown that people who eat enough lutein and zeaxanthin have a much lower risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, two very common eye disorders (27Trusted Source, 28Trusted Source).
SUMMARY
Kale is high in lutein and zeaxanthin, nutrients that have been linked to a drastically reduced risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.
10. Kale Should Be Able to Help You Lose Weight
Kale has several properties that make it a weight loss friendly food.
It is very low in calories but still provides significant bulk that should help you feel full.
Because of the low calorie and high water content, kale has a low energy density. Eating plenty of foods with a low energy density has been shown to aid weight loss in numerous studies (29Trusted Source, 30Trusted Source).
Kale also contains small amounts of protein and fiber. These are two of the most important nutrients when it comes to losing weight.
Although there is no study directly testing the effects of kale on weight loss, it makes sense that it could be a useful addition to a weight loss diet.
SUMMARY
As a nutrient-dense, low-calorie food, kale makes an excellent addition to a weight loss diet.
The Bottom Line
Fortunately, adding kale to your diet is relatively simple. You can simply add it to your salads or use it in recipes.
A popular snack is kale chips, where you drizzle some extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil on your kale, add some salt and then bake in it an oven until dry.
It tastes absolutely delicious and makes a great crunchy, super healthy snack.
A lot of people also add kale to their smoothies in order to boost the nutritional value.
At the end of the day, kale is definitely one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet.
If you want to dramatically boost the amount of nutrients you take in, consider loading up on kale.
The Yellow-shafted Northern Flicker resides in eastern North America while the Red-shafted Flicker resides in the western part. Yellow-shafted Flickers are yellow under the tail and underwings, and have yellow shafts on their primaries where as with the Red-shafted it's red. Both species have a grey cap, a beige face and a red chevron shaped bar at the nape of their neck. Yellow-shafted males have a black moustache while the Red-shafted's moustache is red. Females of both species look essentially the same as the male except they lack the moustache and are typically slightly smaller in size.
Flickers are a medium-to-large-sized woodpecker, measuring 11 - 14 inches (28 - 36 cm) in length with a 17 - 21 inch (42 - 54 cm) wingspan.
Northern Flickers are the only woodpecker that frequently feeds on the ground, probing with their beak, it also sometimes catches insects in flight. Although they eat fruits, berries, seeds and nuts, their primary food is insects. Ants alone can make up 45% of their diet. Flickers often go after ants underground (where the nutritious larvae live), hammering at the soil the way other woodpeckers drill into wood. Their tongues can dart out 2 inches beyond the end of the bill to snare prey. As well as eating ants, flickers have a behavior called "anting", during which they use the acid from the ants to assist in preening, as it is useful in keeping them free of parasites.
Flickers may be observed in open habitats near trees, including woodlands, edges, yards, and parks. Northern birds sometimes migrate to the southern parts of their range; southern birds are often permanent residents.
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Getting ready for a long winter nap, this Black-tailed Prairie Dog forages for food near its burrow. There are still some green leaves of grass available, and it knows which nutritious and delicious roots to pull up.
Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan. Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission © 2015 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
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Most bees are fuzzy and carry an electrostatic charge, which aids in the adherence of pollen. Female bees periodically stop foraging and groom themselves to pack the pollen into the scopa, which is on the legs in most bees, and on the ventral abdomen on others, and modified into specialized pollen baskets on the legs of honey bees and their relatives. Many bees are opportunistic foragers, and will gather pollen from a variety of plants, while
others are oligolectic, gathering pollen from only one or a few types of plant. A small number of plants produce nutritious floral oils rather than pollen, which are gathered and used by oligolectic bees. One small subgroup of stingless bees, called "vulture bees," is specialized to feed on carrion, and these are the only bees that do not use plant products as food. Pollen and nectar are usually combined to form a "provision mass", which is often soupy, but can be firm. It is formed into various shapes (typically spheroid), and stored in a small chamber (a "cell"), with the egg deposited on the mass. The cell is typically sealed after the egg is laid, and the adult and larva never interact directly (a system called "mass provisioning").