Fresh is best and the colour of vegetables is an indicator of various health promoting properties for instance red fruits and vegetables.
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Kumara (sweet potato) belongs to the morning glory family of tubers, a root vegetable with a history and origins in South America dating back 5000 years. — Read Article
Muscle Cramps are a common occurrence in people from all walks of life. Cramps can be anything from slight to very severe discomfort, disrupting sleep or daytime activities. — Read Article
The ear makes up part of one of our body’s 12 organ systems and is one of our five sensory perceptions of the world about us; they include sound, sight, smell, taste and touch. — Read Article
Many of our customers are farmers and rural lifestyle people; they tend to be very aware of the importance of diet for their livestock, to maintain stock health or production and growth rates which are at the very heart of the economics of a farm. — Read Article
Kale is related to the cruciferous group of vegetables that includes broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower; it was the most widely eaten green vegetable until the middle ages when cabbage gained in popularity. — Read Article
There is nothing worse than seeing your pet scratch and nibble at themselves while trying to extract a flea from their coat. Giving your pet a daily dose of garlic may help prevent the summer infestation of fleas on your pet. — Read Article
Drink sufficient water to maintain healthy body function, the colour of your urine is a good indicator of hydration levels; when your urine is dark it is an indication of insufficient fluid intake, if it is clear the reverse may apply. — Read Article
The team at Silberhorn have compared notes of our life experiences and the niggles that are the result of the Kiwi lifestyle; this has resulted in a number of suggestions to promote, restore and maintain our quality of life, for those of us who have crossed the half way point. — Read Article
Over the summer this period can be risky for our skin
due to exposure to sun and the elements; our skin may
dry out and or burn resulting in accelerated aging. — Read Article
Fossil records suggest that avocados have their origins in Mexico and were far more common when the climate of the region through to California was more agreeable to this prehistoric fruit. — Read Article
Summer and the BBQ season are the time of year we need to be particularly vigilant when it comes to food safety risks; the handling and storage of food at this time of year is more important as contamination and bacteria growth are accelerated by summer conditions; heat and moisture. — Read Article
