The health benefits of antioxidants

Awareness of the potential health benefits of antioxidants to body maintenance is growing. An antioxidant is a substance that prevents damage or destruction by oxidation. Although oxygen is a vital element for our existence; in certain circumstances it can be damaging.

Israeli scientists breed antioxidant-rich black tomatoes

Dubbed the 'Black Galaxy', the strange fruit was bred to contain higher than normal levels of antioxidants and Vitamin C, which means it may be more nutritious than a regular tomato. Post from: Daily Contributor Israeli scientists breed antioxidant-rich black tomatoes

Nothing beats knowing how to plant beets

In the past few years, I have been having trouble planting beets correctly. Two years ago, they were too crowded, and thinning took forever. Last year, I spaced the seeds much farther apart (two to three inches). There were a few empty spots, but the beets still grew thick, just like weeds. Some did not germinate, and that left holes in the planting area. How do I prevent this?

Israeli farmers grow black tomatoes

The next Arava Agricultural R&D exhibition will feature a new Israeli development: the black tomato. “Black Galaxy” was developed by Technological Seeds DM. The company says the color is produced by a special pigment derived from blueberries.

Do Grapes or Alcohol Make Red Wine Good for the Heart?

Studies have long suggested that drinking red wine in moderation might be good for the heart. What’s been less clear is whether it’s the alcohol in wine or its antioxidants -- mainly from grape skins and seeds -- that may be responsible for those heart and stroke risk reductions. Now a new study has arrived at a surprising answer: It may be both.