Feijoa

05/05/2024

05/05/2024

Currently, it is cultivated in the Transcaucasus.

Feijoa berries are large, with fleshy pulp. The shape of the fruit can be elongated, oval, round, depending on the variety. The peel is usually dark green, bumpy, in some species - with a yellow tint.

05/05/2024

Feijoa is the fruit of large evergreen shrubs or trees growing in South America, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay. The plant loves the subtropical climate and does not take root at all in the tropics. Feijoa was brought to Europe at the end of the 19th century. She did well in the south of France. It was from here that feijoa came to the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, to Yalta.

05/03/2024

Happy Beltane! Beltane is a traditional Gaelic festival celebrated on May 1st, marking the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. The name Beltane is believed to have Celtic origins, derived from the Old Irish words "belo-te(p)niā" meaning "bright fire." This festival has ancient roots in Ireland, Scotland, and other Celtic regions, with practices and traditions that reflect the renewal and abundance of the spring season.

Historically, Beltane was a time of great significance in Celtic culture, associated with the beginning of summer and the fertility of the land. People would celebrate with rituals and festivities centered around fire, as fire was believed to have purifying and protective powers. Bonfires were lit on hilltops and communities would gather to dance, feast, and participate in rites symbolizing fertility and growth. It was also a time for cattle to be driven to summer pastures, and protective measures were taken to ensure the well-being of the herds.

In modern times, Beltane is celebrated as a pagan festival and is often observed by Wiccans, Druids, and other neopagan groups as a time of spiritual significance. The themes of Beltane include fertility, passion, creativity, and the celebration of life's vitality. Many rituals focus on honoring the union of the masculine and feminine energies, symbolized by the Maypole dance where ribbons are woven around a tall pole in a joyful and symbolic dance of unity. Beltane celebrations often incorporate floral decorations, feasting on seasonal foods, and connecting with nature through outdoor activities. Overall, Beltane continues to be a time of joyful revelry and reverence for the cycles of nature and the interconnectedness of all life.

05/03/2024

Stunning black tulips

04/29/2024

Hug of 2 century old olives

04/29/2024

The results of numerous studies suggest that feijoa fiber lowers total cholesterol and LDL in patients with type II diabetes. At the same time, there is an increase in HDL (good cholesterol).

04/29/2024

Medical experiments have shown that a daily intake of 4069 mg of potassium reduces the likelihood of death due to cardiac ischemia by almost half. Compliance with a dosage of less than 1000 mg of potassium per day, on the contrary, increases such risks.

04/29/2024

4 Minimizes the chance of cardiovascular disease
Vitamin B6, ascorbic acid, potassium and vegetable fibers help maintain heart health - all of these elements are found in the pulp of feijoa. The US National Health and Nutrition Study found that most of the population is not getting the required 4,700 mg of potassium.