Hmmmmm....I never knew that! (8)
Thats an interesting bit of history - thanks!
well, thanks to Druidess I learned about Yakon Syrup this afternoon and it does sound pretty good stuff.......
Yacon Syrup
Smallanthus sonchifolius
Yacon is a distant relative of the sunflower with edible tubers and leaves. Th syrup from this sweet root is raising eyebrows in the medical community and natural product world for its medicinal qualities. It contains fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which pass through the digestive track unmetabolized, providing few calories1. The sugars, however, are metabolized by the bifidobacteria in the large intestine and contribute to improved digestions and absorption of vitamins, such as B-complex. The undigested portion of yacon serves as prebiotic-food for “friendly” bacteria. Other benefits of FOS supplementation include increased production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, increased absorption of calcium and magnesium and improved elimination of toxic compounds. Preclinical studies indicate an increase in bone density after consumption of FOS. It may help diabetics regulate and normalize glucose levels in the blood due to its FOS content. It is considered hypoglycemic and holds promise as a sweetener for diabetics and others who choose not to consume sugar.
well, thanks to Druidess I learned about Yakon Syrup this afternoon and it does sound pretty good stuff.......
Yacon Syrup
Smallanthus sonchifolius
Yacon is a distant relative of the sunflower with edible tubers and leaves. Th syrup from this sweet root is raising eyebrows in the medical community and natural product world for its medicinal qualities. It contains fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which pass through the digestive track unmetabolized, providing few calories1. The sugars, however, are metabolized by the bifidobacteria in the large intestine and contribute to improved digestions and absorption of vitamins, such as B-complex. The undigested portion of yacon serves as prebiotic-food for “friendly” bacteria. Other benefits of FOS supplementation include increased production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, increased absorption of calcium and magnesium and improved elimination of toxic compounds. Preclinical studies indicate an increase in bone density after consumption of FOS. It may help diabetics regulate and normalize glucose levels in the blood due to its FOS content. It is considered hypoglycemic and holds promise as a sweetener for diabetics and others who choose not to consume sugar.
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I am a man...I know everything!!
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except how to get this damn make-up off my face!!
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pretzelman: except how to get this damn make-up off my face!!
Pond's Cold Cream is in every respectable clown's make-up kit!
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jlb684: Pond's Cold Cream is in every respectable clown's make-up kit!
O.K....now I DO know everything!!
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trish123: Thats an interesting bit of history - thanks!
well, thanks to Druidess I learned about Yakon Syrup this afternoon and it does sound pretty good stuff.......Yacon Syrup
Smallanthus sonchifolius
Yacon is a distant relative of the sunflower with edible tubers and leaves. Th syrup from this sweet root is raising eyebrows in the medical community and natural product world for its medicinal qualities. It contains fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which pass through the digestive track unmetabolized, providing few calories1. The sugars, however, are metabolized by the bifidobacteria in the large intestine and contribute to improved digestions and absorption of vitamins, such as B-complex. The undigested portion of yacon serves as prebiotic-food for “friendly” bacteria. Other benefits of FOS supplementation include increased production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, increased absorption of calcium and magnesium and improved elimination of toxic compounds. Preclinical studies indicate an increase in bone density after consumption of FOS. It may help diabetics regulate and normalize glucose levels in the blood due to its FOS content. It is considered hypoglycemic and holds promise as a sweetener for diabetics and others who choose not to consume sugar.
Interesting!well, thanks to Druidess I learned about Yakon Syrup this afternoon and it does sound pretty good stuff.......Yacon Syrup
Smallanthus sonchifolius
Yacon is a distant relative of the sunflower with edible tubers and leaves. Th syrup from this sweet root is raising eyebrows in the medical community and natural product world for its medicinal qualities. It contains fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which pass through the digestive track unmetabolized, providing few calories1. The sugars, however, are metabolized by the bifidobacteria in the large intestine and contribute to improved digestions and absorption of vitamins, such as B-complex. The undigested portion of yacon serves as prebiotic-food for “friendly” bacteria. Other benefits of FOS supplementation include increased production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, increased absorption of calcium and magnesium and improved elimination of toxic compounds. Preclinical studies indicate an increase in bone density after consumption of FOS. It may help diabetics regulate and normalize glucose levels in the blood due to its FOS content. It is considered hypoglycemic and holds promise as a sweetener for diabetics and others who choose not to consume sugar.
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Thanks, this was very interesting, I did not know this, as far as I can remember it was not in my history book in school. Guess I'll have to go back to the books and find more I don't know.. thanks again... Larry.
jlb684: Today I was reading some articles about the differences between a Democracy and a Republic (which is what America is SUPPOSED to be, as established by our forefathers, but that's another topic). While reading, I delved a bit deeper into the beliefs, differences of opinion, and interesting facts about 2 of our forefathers and early Presidents (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson). I learned that they both died on July 4, 1826, within 5 hours of each other, exactly 50 years after our Declaration of Independence was officially and fully signed.
Apparently, they didn't get along well for a number of years, but in later life, they wrote many letters to each other and had a respect for one another. And several of the articles I read said that John Adams' last words were "And Jefferson survives."
He didn't know, however, that his once nemesis (in a way) had died 5 hours earlier in Monticello, Virginia.
Anyway, this is something I never knew before and I thought it might be interesting to hear from you guys....what have you recently learned that you never knew before and found interesting?
Apparently, they didn't get along well for a number of years, but in later life, they wrote many letters to each other and had a respect for one another. And several of the articles I read said that John Adams' last words were "And Jefferson survives."
He didn't know, however, that his once nemesis (in a way) had died 5 hours earlier in Monticello, Virginia.
Anyway, this is something I never knew before and I thought it might be interesting to hear from you guys....what have you recently learned that you never knew before and found interesting?
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Apparently, they didn't get along well for a number of years, but in later life, they wrote many letters to each other and had a respect for one another. And several of the articles I read said that John Adams' last words were "And Jefferson survives."
He didn't know, however, that his once nemesis (in a way) had died 5 hours earlier in Monticello, Virginia.
Anyway, this is something I never knew before and I thought it might be interesting to hear from you guys....what have you recently learned that you never knew before and found interesting?