Echinacea, Diabetes, Herbs, Steak

Published: Wed, 05/15/13

Try Easy-To-Grow Echinacea in Your Garden

For some people, Echinacea is merely a dietary supplement that is purported to prevent a cold. But if you like to garden, you'll want to discover colorful Echinacea - also known as Coneflowers.

Most people think of Echinacea as purple, like the Magnus Purple variety that was chosen as the Perennial Plant of the Year in 1998. But thanks to the recent popularity of Echinacea, growers are developing a range of colors, from white and yellow to orange and bright pink.

Higher Mercury Levels Linked To Increased Diabetes Risk

A recent study conducted by the Indiana University School of Public Health at Bloomington has found that young adults who ingest high levels of mercury are 65 percent more likely to get type 2 diabetes later on in life. The university's epidemiologist Ka He lead the study and concluded that eating shellfish and other high mercury level fish will expose people to the most mercury of all food available. So before you look to fish as the nutritional go-to food at the supermarket, think twice.

Three Special Uses for my Home Grown Culinary Herbs

Have you planted your herbs from seedlings or seed and then, to your delight, watched them grow? You may be wondering about the different ways to use your herbs, so let's get down to the details.

The Secret To Fabulous Flank Steak is a Grill

According to a recent GrillWatch survey, steak tops the list as the all time favourite food to grill, according to 44 percent of respondents. This delicious steak recipe from Weber's New Real Grilling cookbook, is quick and easy to prepare and perfect for a weekday dinner.

Thyme-Rubbed Flank Steak with Balsamic Pearl Onions