(Asparagus officinalis) Native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe, asparagus is a member of the Lily family, related to onions, leeks, and garlic. Asparagus means “shoot” or “sprout” in Greek, a fitting name as the ancient Greeks were one of the first to cultivate this sprout nearly 3,000 years ago. During the Middle… Continue Reading
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Vitamin C & Bioflavonoids
(ascorbic acid) Vitamin C must be obtained either through diet or supplementation as unlike most animals and plants, humans have lost the ability to synthesize this nutrient. Vitamin C is water-soluble which means that only a certain amount is used and can’t be stored. Given that any excess is excreted, continually restoring vitamin C… Continue Reading