Pomegranates are “among the healthiest of all fruits” according to healthline.com.
One of the most important nutrients they contain are “punicalagins.”
Punicalagins are extremely powerful antioxidants found in the juice and peel of a pomegranate.
They are so powerful that pomegranate juice has been found to have three times the antioxidant activity of red wine and green tea (3).
Pomegranate extract and powder is typically made from the peel, due to its high antioxidant and punicalagin content.
Everyone ought to have a quiet place to walk.
Move your body and quiet your mind – this is the opposite of what most of us do most of the time.
Which is healthier? A busy mind and lethargic body or a quiet mind and a moving body? An overactive mind thinking negative thoughts is the root of our stress and addictions.
The poor, misunderstood ostrich!
The “head in the sand” saying originated as a reference to ostriches hiding their heads in the sand. It alludes to a belief that if you can’t see a predator, they can’t see you. Or, more figuratively, that you refuse to see a problem. However, ostriches do not do that. They lower their heads to eat, but they don’t hide in bushes or in sand.
Another misfortune for the ostrich: though they are birds, they cannot fly.
However, they have such strong legs, that they can kill a lion just by kicking him! (Kids National Geographic) In running, their stride can be as long as 16 feet and – they are the world’s fastest land animal.
Did you know that the ostrich’s eye is the largest of any land animal? (awf.org)
I listened to a podcast the other day. One sentence big takeaway: “If you want to know where your priorities are, take a look at your checking account.”
I realized I spend quite a bit on groceries and dining out. I love animals and I want to help, so I just made a donation to the African Wildlife Foundation. They are accredited by the BBB. I invite you to consider acting on your “priorities.”
Locals: There will be an Ostrich Festival in Chandler, AZ March 9 – 11!
Thyme on chicken,
mint in bourbon,
basil on pasta,
chives in omelettes, and
rosemary on potatoes –
Divine!
This camel is carrying a light load. Shouldn’t you?
You won’t regret….
Doodles of the Day:
At first, he was a reluctant civil rights leader.
He had (very legitimate) fears: personal safety, the safety of his family…
But he served anyway.
It only took one person to lead a nation and provide inspiration for decades thereafter.
But what can I do? You might ask.
When you hear hate, speak up.
When you see injustice, take action.
When it’s election time, vote.
Thank you, Martin Luther King, Jr., for your leadership.*
*from Light Watkins
Is there a food item that can do all of these things?
My daughter has GI problems and when she has ginger tea, she swears it helps.
Ten facts about ginger*:
*from https://thatsitfruit.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-ginger/
I looked up images of plankton for drawing and then I read about them. I learned that they are classified not by taxonomy (as so many other animals are), but by ecological niche! There are numerous types of plankton – both microscopic as well as macro.
I decided to use acrylic paint for the “luminescent” factor. I have much to learn about using this type of paint. I’m taking a Lisa Congdon class on watercolors/gauche through Creativebug.com (“The Daily Painting Challenge”). It was $10 for 30 mini lessons on pattern-making: a great deal!
Not sure where I’m going with this art, but I am enjoying the process.
Kismet 