Oils and fats are the most concentrated foods we have. Weight for weight, they contain more than twice as much fuel or energy value as any other food. Taken in moderation they are easily digested, but if taken in excess they becom

Essential Oils in Food In the animal body, fats may be manufactured out of sugars and proteins. Fats are produced in the plant out of sugar. Chief among the hydrocarbon foods are: Fruits--olives, avocados. Nuts--almost

Lower Cholesterol Levels Americans eat amazing amounts of animal fats and die of coronary heart disease at an incredible rate. Your blood cholesterol level can have a damaging affect on the arteries of your heart. Many doctors

Tarragon Herb Tarragon, or "French Tarragon" which is the variety most commonly used in cooking, is a small, aromatic herb with slender gray-green leaves, and is highly esteemed by the French who call it the "King of Herbs" and

Nutmeg Spice Nutmeg spice comes from the fruit of a tall evergreen tree native to the Indonesian Spice Islands of Molucca. Nutmeg in fact has a "brother" spice by the name of mace, which is derived from the reddish, woven, lace

From God's Banquet Table There are two varieties of mustard seeds. The reddish brown or black seed, and the pale yellow or white. The latter has a delicious, nutty flavor, whereas the black seed has a much more pungent taste. The

From God's Banquet Table There is nothing more refreshing than chewing on a fresh mint leaf or drinking hot mint tea. There are many different types of mint, peppermint and spearmint being the most popular. Peppermint has the s

Herb Marjoram The marjoram plant is an attractive, delicate-looking bush with soft, oval, dusty green leaves and small white flowers that grow in braids or knots in the spring-time. The plant fills the air with scent even when

This herb was well-known to the ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans for its therapeutic effect on coughs, colds and chills. It originally came from China and the Mediterranean countries. Often its strong flavor is used in sweeten

From God's Banquet Table Surprisingly, the leaves for this perennial plant taste identical to lemons, except for a honey-like sweetness. The leaves make a wonderful addition to fruit and vegetable salads and fruit and vegetable