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I would normally just wash my fruit instead of peeling them. On the other hand, there's nothing really wrong with peeling them if you are too uncertain of them.

I know that eucalyptus tends to smell pretty strong, but what does it taste like? I would have imagined that it tasted kind of bitter, but not quite like a mint.

That is an interesting article. Thank you for sharing it. Personally, I always make sure that echinacea is in my medicine cabinets well before flu or cold season starts. I find that it helps in warding off any health ailments in advanced.

I was told that hot cereal was high in iron. Specifically, my father always recommended eating Malt-o-Meal for times when we suspected iron to be low. I always add a little sweetener to it to taste.

It's actually kind of strange. If I recall, isn't melanin the pigment found in skin? If so, why are there so many of African descent who have diabetes?

I've been growing a sage plant for a couple of months now. I'm actually pretty happy by the rate at which it has grown over the summer. I'm kind of wondering when would be best to pick some of the leaves, or if it matters at all. Does anyone have any suggestions?

All you need, really, is just hot or warm water to get it off. You can use soap if you like, but I would recommend using something that is gentle, like baby wash.

It has been centuries since I've been on an active coupon hunt. Where would I start in finding coupons? Also, I assume that prices are more reasonable at the Farmer's Market?

I need to find out where the farmer's market is around where I live. I think I may end up freezing meals, as you said, or somehow canning. Also, thank you for explaining to me what "whole foods" means. Actually, I believe that there is a store called "Whole Foods." I may visit that sometime...

I totally forgot all about how certain foods are available on during certain seasons. Where do you usually got o shop to get your whole foods, StarGazer? Also, do you tend to buy in bulk or as you need?

I am planning on moving into my own apartment, and I'm pretty sure gardening is out of the question. I will let you know what I end up with. So far I have been more wary about portion sizes.

One of the biggest complaints about "eating healthy" is that it is expensive. Would you agree? My intentions are to somehow defy that belief and excuse and have wholesome and healthy fruits in vegetables in my home.

I've come to a sort of impasse with regards to meditation. A lot of people have recommended Vipassana meditation, but I'm not sure that only focusing on breathing will help. Has anyone ever tried it?

I am not entirely sure between a perennial and an annual, but I know that carrot plants bloom and grow every year, coming into full maturity during the second year. Doesn't that make that an annual?

Keep an eye on the fever symptom. If I understand correctly, a fever could be an indication of the body fighting off infection. Maybe that can help as a clue as to what's causing the sickness.