Many of us cannot stick it out in between our three meals a day, meaning we usually need to snack on something that will hold us over. Unfortunately, choosing a healthy snack can be a chore and rather difficult to stick to consistently. Whether it’s a bag of potato chips, a couple chocolate chip cookies,…
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Honey is proving to be a profitable, valuable industry these days whether it’s Manuka honey, clover honey, or any other kind of high quality honey. These honeys are so valuable that many people try to get into beekeeping or something related as a way of earning some of those profits. However, some choose to profit…
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Much research has been dedicated to the positive effects honey can supposedly have on our overall health – and with that research comes some interesting discoveries to be pondered over. Recently, a study revealed there is a natural sugar in honey with the potential to lessen the risk of a heart attack. According to this…
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While many who work in education have gone out of their way to inform young people about the plights honeybees face today, not many teachers actually bring the bees to the students – to work with and care for for an entire semester. Jared Lewis, who teaches science at the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy…
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Streptococcal infections, which plenty of us humans have had before (much to our dismay), are fairly common in cats. This type of bacterial infection specifically refers to one caused by Streptococcus bacteria, and while any cat or dog could develop this infection, older cats and kittens are the most vulnerable to coming down with it. This…
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Like many others before them in recent years, a set of beekeepers by the names of Cecelia Cisneros and Christopher Segovia, a mother and a son from Laredo, TX, are contributing to the fight to protect and preserve honeybee populations in their hometown. The duo, who originally started beekeeping as a way of bonding, care…
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Due to the increased awareness of the struggles on honeybee populations around the world, ordinary people and even businesses are chipping in to help the tiny pollinators get back to some form of former glory. Some people throw fundraisers, call beekeepers when they discover nearby swarms rather than exterminators, and some businesses even host bee…
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When it comes to beauty products, many people take cues from their favorite celebrities, who often need to look their best more than the rest of us thanks to the spotlighted focus on their profile. Whether it’s a Garnier or a CoverGirl product—or something completely natural or homemade—a celebrity’s public or subtle endorsement has the…
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For those who love the flavor (and those who will after this recipe), coconut cake is a great reward for the end of a long day, a birthday celebration, or for showing off your baking skills. And it’s all the better when it’s Manuka honey coconut cake! Not only is this cake quick to make,…
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As many well know, honeybee populations in the United States have been declining over the past 20 years. Many factors have been considered as possible causes, including pesticides, diseases, varroa mites, lack of land and resources, malnutrition, and the ever-mysterious colony collapse disorder (CCD). With so many variables working against honeybees, any positive step forward…
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There was a recent figure stating there was more honey labelled “Manuka” in the world than could have possibly been produced in New Zealand or other locations where the Manuka bush had been successfully planted. In short, this was a sign there was plenty of fraud going on in the industry, which is unsurprising considering…
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With everything out there that can negatively affect honeybees—and have been, with the USDA saying beekeepers typically lose 44 percent of their hives on average every year—it’s easy to forget that something as simple as a late spring freeze can affect bees just as much as pesticides or pathogens. For instance, honey producers in Virginia…
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There are fewer breakfast options out there as simply sweet and exciting as a muffin, whether it’s blueberry, cranberry, lemon poppy seed, or, in this case, oatmeal apple. Feeling like an acceptable dessert for breakfast, muffins can offer your mornings an extra burst of energy and are often great ways to start your day even…
DetailsWhen people live and breathe a specific subject most days of their week, and especially for their job, it’s not surprising when they go the extra mile to inspire some of that same dedication in others. For Amanda Roe, who is an entomologist and assistant biology professor for Omaha, NE’s College of St. Mary, her…
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By its own account, the Häagen-Dazs ice cream brand started in 1961 under Reuben and Rose Mattus. Innovators of their time, they sought to improve their industry by using the best ingredients to create better products. Beginning with only three flavors, chocolate, vanilla, and coffee, Häagen-Dazs opened its first retail store in 1976. Growing into…
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It’s hard to come across someone who doesn’t enjoy a cupcake every once and awhile, kids and adults alike. Many love them, but some end up avoiding them due to the high levels of sugar cupcakes usually contain. Well, with these blueberry cupcakes, sugar is substituted with Manuka honey – not only cutting down on…
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As one of the world’s biggest privately-retained software companies, thanks to its focus on analytics software, the influence of the Cary, NC-based SAS Institute cannot be understated. In just 2016 alone, its revenue was 3.20 billion dollars. And with that influence and success, this software developer has decided to take on a new venture but…
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While your family’s dog is likely to go through life with minimal health issues, the unexpected will happen. For instance, when dogs receive a cut or a wound, they have an increased risk for developing an infection. One infection to look out for in particular, pyoderma, is a bacterial skin infection that is fairly common…
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Mead, an alcoholic drink made by fermenting water and honey, is the one of the oldest known beverages out there, and it is largely shrouded in legend and myth. After tales of Greek gods and Viking heroes from Norse legends consuming the drink by the barrel, mead is now seeing a rise in sales in…
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There are few desserts better than a classic bowl of ice cream. While the stuff you find at the store is pretty delicious, there’s something special about homemade ice cream. Whether you use a hand-crank or an electric ice cream maker, the work put into making this dessert produces ice cream with a far richer,…
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After 11 completed seasons and a 12th ongoing one, the U.S. musical competition show The Voice is still the raging success it’s been since it premiered, growing and likely even swiping the momentum of American Idol, the show that began the popular musical trend in the early 2000s. The show’s celebrity judges, from Adam Levine,…
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Honeybee populations around the world are struggling to maintain themselves against the threats that would see them decimated. While those threats typically consist of pesticides, diseases, lack of food, or colony collapse disorder (CCD), an unusual threat is emerging against the honeybees of Whanganui, New Zealand. And that threat is turning out to be people…
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Most people you run into try in at least some way to stay healthy through exercise and eating foods that benefit their bodies more than harm them. When it comes to different forms of pain management, there are those who do the same—consume foods that benefit them. While prescription medication is the ideal solution for…
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Over the past few decades, New Zealand’s Manuka bush has gone from a disregarded weed to be destroyed on sight to one of the most effective honey-producing plants, building a market unmatched by most other specialty foods. As Manuka honey grows in popularity, so does the focus on protecting honeybees and the number of honey…
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Manuka Honey and Soy Pork Ribs For those who love some good pork ribs and trying out different kinds, these Manuka Honey and Soy Pork Ribs are going to blow your mind. These lacquered ribs are both sweet and spicy, and they are the perfect balance of both to boot! While soy sauce holds plenty…
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Meet Munchkin “She is still wagging her tail, winning over anyone who meets her,” Kate Fletcher, an RSPCA inspector, said of the personality of a recently found Jack Russell. The puppy known as Munchkin was discovered in a very neglected state. Most of the injuries sustained by the young puppy, who was less than one…
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There’s nothing nicer than spring weather. Trees and flowers start to bloom, bees begin to pollinate, and the sun seems to shine a little brighter. However, if you’re too busy fighting allergy season, the beauty of spring may feel lost on you or even ruined. With the lovely weather comes pollen, and with pollen comes…
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Smoky Lemon Garlic Cornish Hens While enjoying the new spring season, how about celebrating the season further by adding a few Cornish hens to your dinner menu? Nothing welcomes the warm, new season better than spring chickens! Cornish hens, leaner and smaller than your average chicken, are a perfect size for one person to finished…
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It takes about 60,000 bees to travel up to 55,000 miles and visiting more than 2 million flowers, to gather enough nectar to make one pound of honey. Raw honey is a truly remarkable substance and a great product with amazing benefits you should include in your diet. Beekeepers have acres of large bee colonies…
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A honeybee hive’s natural environment determines the color, consistency, and flavor of the honey within it. Simply put, honey has terroir, defined as the characteristic taste and flavor imparted to wine by the environment in which it’s made. Anthony Hamilton Russell, who owns the Hamilton Russell Vineyards in South America, directly compares honey to wine because…
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Manuka Investment Landowners in New Zealand are getting the chance to become a part of the successful Manuka honey industry, with the offer of Manuka seedlings by the millions. Greg Palmer and Mark Struthers, manager and owner of Nga Rakau Nurseries respectively, are offering high performance seedlings to landowners who are interested in investing, which…
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Whether you need them to cool down or treat yourself after a workout, here are four healthy Popsicle recipes that will help you just when you need them most! These delicious treats are bound to please any crowd without the sugary crash, and they are easy enough to make if you’re in need of something…
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Writer, Farmer, Parent As a writer and a farmer in the Kaihoka area of New Zealand, Joyce Wyllie has a full schedule. In the column she writes for a Kaihoka paper, Wyllie answered the question most people asked her, which is, “What do you do out there in the country?” During the late summer season,…
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Not only are bees a key component of our ecosystem, but they’re also extremely intelligent. Specifically, bumblebees have demonstrated an aptitude for learning various activities, including sports. In a recently published study by Science, researchers from London’s Queen Mary University discovered that bees can learn complex tasks we never would have expected—like playing soccer. The team…
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At the end of a long day, a bowl of flavored popcorn can be one of the best, simplest treats to reward yourself with for a hard day’s work or just a busy day in general. It’s a great snack for any occasion, and most movie nights just aren’t complete without it. While classic butter…
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It’s a well known fact that horses can be easily startled. One ranch horse named Gunner, after being startled by a pair of bunnies, kicked into a guardrail and tore his hind leg to the bone. Gunner’s veterinarian, Andrea Arbuckle, began to look for ways to help treat the horse’s wound safely. “In the process…
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As seasons change, individuals may find themselves taking a blow right to the immune system since, sometimes, the weather changes faster than the body can recover. Most of us cannot afford to get sick for days or weeks at a time, so many tend to venture toward home remedies and over the counter medicine. Unfortunately,…
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For those who love breakfast more than any other meal of the day—and love trying new things for themselves or their family—these homemade waffles with honey cream and grilled peaches are a surefire way to start the day off right. Using homemade, subtly orange-scented batter, specialized and sweetened cream (thanks to Manuka honey), and deliciously…
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Recently, a group of scientists figured out a form of communication among bees, having decoded a bit of honeybee speech, and they believe the word being buzzed by the bees is “whoop.” Per a study in the journal PLOS One, Nottingham Trent University (NTU) researchers discovered how a specific honeybee vibrational signal, which was long…
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Some people find that after strenuous workouts they tend to feel sick more often than they like. While it never hurts to make a doctor’s appointment just to be safe, it’s possible that you are just not eating enough good carbohydrates. While a more inactive person doesn’t require many carbs, specifically refined carbs, someone who’s…
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