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What is Thiabendazole and Why Is It On My Fruit?

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What is Thiabendazole? Bagged fruit It is a synthetic compound with anthelmintic properties derived from thiazole. Thiabendazole used to treat infestation with nematodes. nematode photo source: Wikipedia Wait, What Is It Again? Thiabendazole is an anti-worm (anthelmintic) medication. It is used to treat infections caused by worms (nematodes). Some of the worms it can treat are pinworm, hookworm, whipworm, roundworm, and trichinosis. So It’s a Medicine? Well yes, according to drug.com it is a medicine to prevent worms from growing and multiplying in the body. This drug can be administered via oral medication in a singular individual. The fact is that thiabendazole can be used for many other purposes as well. So Why Is It On My Bag Of Fruit? Thiabendazole is considered a fungicide. It is used to control fruit and vegetable diseases, like things like mold, blight or rot itself. It has even worked against Dutch Elm disease in trees and contain

Easy Healthy Breakfast In A Jar

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Easy Healthy Breakfast in a jar! This is a wonderful way to get your morning started properly. This is a no cook, no guilt method and it is super wholesome.  You can "play" with this recipe and add the things you like to eat. In this post, I made a simple layered about 1/2 cup of oats,1/2 c of 2% milk, about 1/4 c of blueberries.1/2 banana then topped with about 6 oz of yogurt(can use plain) I had a blueberry on hand and then I topped that with honey. After all the ingredients have been layered, simply put it in the refrigerator and eat it the next morning. This can be varied (i.e. almond milk, skim, for ex.) and your desire to sweeten it also for you to decide, I prefer not to add white sugar. Most times I will use honey, or agave as my sweetener. This will keep you full longer and be fuel for an exercise routine or a heavy work day until your lunch. Have a great day, treat your body well! That's a beautiful thing!

Smoothies!

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Smoothies! A smoothie is a beverage that can be made by blending raw fruit and/or vegetables with dairy products, water, ice cubes, and sweeteners.  Smoothies can be for breakfast, lunch, and a snack (in between meal times). Smoothies can be protein packed, gluten free, Quick & Easy, fiber rich and filled with vitamins. Most smoothies are approximately between 150-200 calories, depending on the variables, like extra added things i.e. oatmeal, nuts, or sugars, or heavy vegetables. For this post, I love things that are quick and easy. So I concentrate on 5 or less ingredients (or whatever I have on hand and then adjust recipe) this recipe one can use frozen fruit! So here’s a simple recipe for 5 ingredients: 1 whole banana 3/4C blueberries 3/4C blackberries (substitute strawberries) ¾-1C milk (I use 2%, calories go down with skim milk) 6 ounce Greek yogurt (unsweetened or can use vanilla or honey flavored) Put all ingredients in blender and pulse for abou