So since I started growing my garden back a couple months ago I have been doing a lot of research on what I am actually growing and the benefits of what I am eating! This first segment (hopefully I will be inspired to write more) is all about spinach! Something every kid is sure to hate but something every kid, adult, senior citizen should eat ... more than you think!
If you hate reading, then here's a
quick list of spinach benefits.
The benefits of spinach are pretty amazing. Of course every article reference's Popeye - however it is considered a "super food" because it packs so many
vitamins and minerals that are needed for a good number of health benefits.
Spinach is most readily available in the spring and the fall. Spinach plants love cool weather and they thrive in your garden ready to be picked a couple times a week. There are 3 basic kinds of spinach, savoy, flat or smooth-leaf, and semi-savoy. If you do grow spinach savoy has crinkly leaves and is harder to clean but great for salads. However to get the most nutrients out of your spinach it needs to be cooked. This will help release the nutrients so they are easier for your body to absorb. You can boil, steam, sauté, and even microwave!
Spinach RecipesChicken Breasts Stuffed with Cheese and SpinachOriental Orange SpinachSpinach Artichoke Dip RecipeSpinach and Smoked Salmon FettucineHealth Benefits!1. Combats prostate cancer
2. Cardiovascular Protection
3. Helps your brain with learning capacity and motor skills
4. Better eyesight
5. Lots of Iron for energy
6. Maintains bone health
7. Prevents neural-tube defects in the fetus
Labels: health benefits, recipes, spinach
By: Scott
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 12:40 PM
I have been tagged.
The Rules• Start with 7 random facts/habits about yourself
• People who are tagged have to write their 7 things on their blog
• Then choose another 7 people to get tagged and list their names
• Don’t forget to leave them a comment to tell them they have been tagged
The Random Facts1. I have a 10 month old named Halle
2. I have 1 real brother and then 4 step-sisters, 1 step-brother-in-law, 3 sister-in-laws, and 1 brother-in-law
3. I missed
Ross and
Val's wedding
4. Sometimes I crave beef broth
5. My Favorite Disney movie is Robin Hood
6. I'm way more excited over my garden than I should be
7. I got hit in the face with a softball, broke my jaw, and my mouth was wired shut for 2 months. (this explains why I missed Ross and Val's wedding, this also explains my cravings for beef broth)
My Tagged Seven (You're it)http://fuothertatterdemalion.wordpress.com/http://www.workplayfamily.com/http://triathlonmom.blogspot.com/http://johnmholland.blogspot.com/http://thecoletteblog.blogspot.com/http://phillipkeiper.blogspot.com/http://allthingswitham.blogspot.com/Labels: Tag
By: Scott
Friday, May 18, 2007 at 7:21 AM
I have become a little obsessive with my garden. My wife would tell you the same, but today was a special day as the first "fruit of my labor" came forth today - a tomato! I have three tomato plants and the runt of the three blossomed first, which surprised me!
Here are some pictures from the garden, as well as my beautiful wife!
Labels: garden, square foot, squash, tomato
By: Scott
Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 6:09 PM
So in conclusion (from my previous post) I came home yesterday and there were my tires sitting on my doorstep! The next thing I gotta do is figure out how much it will cost for them to put the tire on my car! If it's less than 60$, I win!
By: Scott
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 6:18 AM
So I finally just finished this site. Thought I would "show it off" a little bit. I'm happy how it came out.
www.richmondhokies.orgLabels: alumni, Hokies, richmond, virginia tech
By: Scott
Friday, May 11, 2007 at 10:19 AM
So back in college I had a roommate that ordered a tire off the internet. If you ever read back in my posts (since I post ALL THE TIME, ha) you'll notice that I have a bit of trouble running over nails and always having to replace my tires. You never know when you going to have a flat, it can't be plugged, and you need a new tire ... aka have to pay some mechanic 124$ for a tire!
I finally got smart. FINALLY! I decided today that I would go and order a tire on the internet and see if I could get a better deal. OBVIOUSLY I could and found a tire with great reviews for $64 plus free shipping. Uh - that's half the price dude! So I ordered two, one for my dry rotting tire and another spare, just in case.
So if you have really bad luck with nails in tires, or you just want to be prepared. Get on the internet, find your tire for half the price, and be ready for the next time YOU have a flat or just need to replace the tread.
BUY YOUR TIRES ON THE INTERNET.
Labels: car, flat tire, internet, shopping, tires
By: Scott
Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 5:45 AM
