As you may or may not know, Vermont experienced its first snow of the season yesterday. (I guess this means I finally have to retire my flip flops for the year! ) When I woke this morning, I was greeted by a bright and sunny day, though the snow still coated the ground and the tops of trees. So, before my morning walk, I had to dig my gloves, hats, and scarves out of the back of the closet. By the time I arrived back home, I looked like Rudolph. I figured, what’s a better way to warm up in this chilly weather than with a toasty bowl of your favorite soup! Split pea with ham was calling my name!
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by adminWhat Is Irvingia?
by adminIrvingiaor Irvingia Gabonensis as it is biologically called, is a type of mango that is commonly found in the African continent, particularly South Africa. The fruit has enormous food value and is consumed by locals in large quantities. The seed extract of this fruit is known to also have substantial medicinal value and this is also known by other names such as African Mango, Bread tree, Agbono, Bush Mango and Kaka.
The medicinal properties of Irvingia are known to help those with hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol and triglycerides and consuming the extract of this African mango has proven to reduce bad cholesterol in the body. Irvingia Gabonensis extract is also known to increase the production of good cholesterol or high density lipids which prevent coronary artery clogging and heart attacks.
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