Why is it important that we eat fruits and vegetables? In order to stay healthy, according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, you should consume between five to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. This is equivalent to about 2 1/2 to 6 1/2 cups daily, depending on the amount of calories you need to
It’s avocado season in Hawaii. As I sit in my office working on my website, I hear kerplunk! That’s a great sound because I immediately know I’ve been gifted with a beautiful ripe avo. It’s a wonderful delivery system too. The trees are planted on a hillside, so when the fruit ripens and falls, it
Walking through the garden after a morning rain recently, I could smell the sweet fragrances of the blossoms and the fruit. I frequently find a beautiful papaya ready to be picked. It makes a perfect breakfast with a squeeze of fresh lime on top. I started taking pictures of the trees. Everything was glistening and
We picked up this little tool at the local health food store. It sure makes opening a coconut a lot easier. Fresh coconut water is so refreshing and has many health benefits, one being stabilizing electrolytes. As you can see, you peel the cap of the coconut off first, then push the opener down
Our star fruit tree is producing three to four times a year now that it has matured. We are very blessed! But what shall we do with all of this fruit? I have found many uses for it since it tastes so good. Just last week I decided to try making this
This basket of produce is from one of our first harvests in our garden. We give thanks to our Heavenly Father every day for how He has blessed us. He continues to lead us into truth and keeps blessing us in all areas of our lives. We praise His name, YHVH! “If ye walk in
The aroma from this gem often wafts into the house. It reminds me of the sweetness of a honeysuckle flower. This plant was given to me as a gift, and I don’t even know what it’s called! When I received it, it was just a little guy, living in an eight inch pot. Now, after
We have an abundance of fruit and vegetables in our garden, but I also love to grow flowers. I think it’s important to have flowers in the garden, not only as a bug deterrent, but also because they add a sweet aroma along with their colorful beauty. One of my favorite flowers is the