Peas - healthy food with a long tradition

We are all prone to quickly believe in nutritive value of various exotic and less available foods.

We often think about many ways in which such items, if available, would enrich our menu and strengthen our organism.

But, how aware are we of nutritive richness hidden in many simple and easily accessible foods that are within our reach?

One of such food is pea, a plant with a century-long tradition of cultivation around the world.

Figs - juicy, sweet and therapeutic fruits

Whether fresh or dried, figs are rich in many healthy phytonutrients, antioxidants and vitamins.

Juicy and sweet fig is one of the first fruits enjoyed by our ancient ancestors.

Remains of figs over 11,000 years old have been found in the Middle East.

It is possible that people cultivated fig tree before wheat, barley and legumes.

Apart from the Mediterranean, its original home, figs are grown in many countries in both hemispheres.

The most widespread and most popular type is common fig (Latin name Ficus carica).

Since the dawn of mankind, the humans have been using healing properties of plants.

When people became aware of the benefits of plants, they tried to soak plants in water, fats or alcohol.

They did that in order to create extracts of healing plants for use throughout the year.

That is how first macerations were created.

Today, natural therapies are becoming increasingly popular.

One of them is aromatherapy – treatment with healing scents that makes an impact on human health and mood.

Essential oils are harmless, but very potent means for eliminating stress, bad mood and fatigue.

Some essential oils have antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, others stimulate and tonify, while the third soothe and relax.

They are used in all spheres of life - homes, beauty salons, shops.

But did you know that you can enjoy the benefits of essential oils in your office?

With the arrival of warm days we are faced with an onslaught of various insects, either in the house or in the garden, and among them are the ants.

Ant invasions may last for years.

In most cases, ants come out of the smallest imaginable holes and are difficult to suppress.

Fortunately, you do not have to poison your home with bug spray.

There are many natural, non-toxic ways to permanently remove ants from your home.

Some of these solutions are already in your kitchen cabinets.