The Science Behind Old Wives’ Tales: Separating Fact From Fiction
We have all heard old wives' tales, like Spring is not officially here until the Mesquite trees have started blooming. But are these tales' true or false? Some are and some are not. But here are a few that you can count on.
A apple a day will keep the Doctor away. Lot's of medical evidence is supporting this old wives' tale. Apples are loaded with antioxidants and antioxidants are linked to cancer prevention in particular lung cancer. Apples also help prevent cardiovascular disease especially in women.
Carrots are good for your eye site, we all heard that growing up come to find out it is true! Carrots, besides being delicious, contain a high concentration of vitamin A which helps your eyes with light. We've also been told that reading in dim lighting is bad for the eyes, which it is, but consuming carrots and vitamin A will help. With a deficiency of vitamin A it causes cornea damage. So eat your carrots.
Garlic gets such a bad wrap but it contains a antiviral and immune-strengthening properties. Studies show that consuming garlic are less likely to get sick with cold or flu. Garlic actually works better than many top rated flu medications and cheaper too. If your worried about the smell supplements are available.
Does peanut butter take gum out of your hair? I know this one to be true because my Momma used it on me more than once. Gum has hydrophobic substance, what does that mean, it means it can't break down in water but neither can peanut butter so when they are combined it breaks down the base and it can be removed with out any scissors involved.