Jalapeño plants are perennial in hot climates; however, most gardeners grow them as annuals and replace them with new plants each year. People usually think that jalapeno is a vegetable; however, it’s a fruit. From the botanical point of view, jalapeno is a fruit because it carries seeds and develops…
Why Are Spikes Dangerous? Doctors call an after-meal spike in blood sugar postprandial hyperglycemia. Over time, high blood sugar can cause problems with your kidneys, nerves, eyes, and heart. The insulin can also cause the excess glucose to be stored in your adipose (fat) tissue as excess body fat. When…
Jalapeños may help you lose weight by boosting your metabolism, increasing fat burn and reducing your appetite ( 6 ). Several studies have found that capsaicin and other similar compounds called capsaicinoids can boost metabolism by 4–5% per day, potentially making it easier to lose weight ( 7 , 8…
Employer-paid premiums for health insurance are exempt from federal income and payroll taxes. Additionally, the portion of premiums employees pay is typically excluded from taxable income. The exclusion of premiums lowers most workers’ tax bills and thus reduces their after-tax cost of coverage. – Impairment-related work expenses. If you’re physically…
While hostas are considered toxic to some animals, such as horses, cats and dogs, they aren’t toxic to deer, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Deer enjoy eating their large leaves, especially the young, tender ones. On the other hand, deer is the chief…
Does Husqvarna make good axes? The 19-inch Husqvarna Carpenter’s axe is a popular axe among outdoorsmen and carpenters alike. Made in Sweden by the same company that makes the highly-regarded Hults Bruk axes, Husqvarna’s axes are also high-quality axes at around half the price or less than Hults Bruk axes…
HP offers a variety of high-quality gaming laptops that are powerful enough to handle the most popular (and most epic) games, including Fortnite, World of Warcraft, and The Witcher. Acer Aspire 5 Slim. Acer Aspire 5 Slim comes witha 3.5GHz AMD Ryzen processor,which is pretty sufficient to surf the web,stream…
Tulips, Hyacinths and Irises are all considered toxic to both dogs and cats, and can cause vomiting, diarrhea and drooling if ingested. Hyacinth plants are toxic to dogs when consumed. The short answer is yes, hyacinths are toxic for dogs when eaten or chewed on. This being said, the symptoms…
What are “HUD homes,” and are they a good deal? Answer: HUD homes can be a very good deal. When someone with a HUD insured mortgage can’t meet the payments, the lender forecloses on the home; HUD pays the lender what is owed; and HUD takes ownership of the home.…
Hydrangeas will grow in either multipurpose or ericaceous compost but if you want them to turn blue, it is best to pot them in ericaceous compost. So if you plan to turn the flowers blue on your hydrangeas, be prepared to add ericaceous compost to the soil every year in…