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These nutrient-packed nuts grow on a tree (botanically speaking they are seeds, not nuts, and are related to peaches and plums) and are believed to have originated in China and Central Asia, after which they soon spread to the Mediterranean region. They were referenced in both Ancient Egyptian and Roman culture, and were given to newlywed Roman couples as a sign of fertility. In the 1700s they were brought to California by the Spaniards, where they are now part of a thriving almond industry. Nutritionally speaking, almonds are an excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamin E, and several other nutrients. They may also help lower LDL (low-density lipids) cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of developing heart disease. They make a perfectly portable snack, whether roasted, raw, chopped, or ground into some delicious almond butter.

The largest pumpkin ever grown in North America, on display at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx.

“There are some wonderful databases out there, like at PumpkinFanatic.com,” he said. “I can see the history — the bloodline, if you will — of giant pumpkins. And I can trace the genetics of their progeny.”

Cancer is an illness where abnormal cells uncontrollably divide and destroy healthy body tissues leading to the development of tumours. Since there is no cure for cancer, prevention is one of the ways to deal with it and taking watermelon seeds is one of the ways. Watermelon seeds contain an essential cancer-fighting antioxidant called lycopene. An antioxidant is a chemical that neutralises free radicals. Free radicals are chemical substances that can attack and cause harm to cells. They damage cell components such as proteins, DNA and cell membranes. Damage to the DNA is associated with the development of cancer. By consuming watermelon seeds, you increase the amount of lycopene in your body and reduce the risk of developing cancer. Lycopene has been proven to protect human beings against lung cancer, breast, prostate and endometrial cancers.

She’s speaking of Chef’s Table France personality Adeline Grattard’s Michelin-​starred restaurant in the 1st arrondissement, which she walked into with the intention of asking for a job. Grattard’s concoctions often mingle contradictory flavors, like an airy Chinese bun filled with Stilton and Amarena cherry, and Moko felt that the two of them spoke the same language. “She plays around with herbs and spices in her desserts, and our sweet levels were in sync,” Moko says. Grattard created a position for her, and while it didn’t last long (Moko became pregnant), much of Moko’s baking philosophy stems from her time there.

Though you may not be able to eat the hull of a sunflower seed, the kernel itself packs a nutritious punch, providing you with valuable nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium. Bonus: Sunflower seeds are rich in phytosterols, a plant chemical that has been shown to help reduce cholesterol. Sunflower seeds also contain vitamin C, iron, and even fiber, among many other nutrients.

What Ouriel is promising, essentially, is expertise. Most product formulators are not biologists but cosmetic chemists who, she tells me, might know how ingredients will react with each other but not necessarily how they will react with the skin. “It’s like having a cotton farmer design your clothes,” she says. After speaking with Ouriel, I rid myself of several long-neglected serums in my medicine cabinet, no longer convinced of their untapped powers, and attempted to make a real routine out of her five-product line, which includes an oil-based cleanser, a gentle chemical exfoliant, a pigment-correcting eye serum, a UV-protecting serum and a moisture-locking serum, and comes in handmade glass beakers with red rubber-capped pipettes. It’s a mad-scientist aesthetic that is meant for more than just marketing. Glass is nonreactive, for one, and the breakable material ensures a degree of mindfulness from users. “You have to treat it with care, just like you should treat your skin,” she says. “This is not something you can just throw into a gym bag.”

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“I was fortunate enough to be able to partner with some people in the industry that gave us a leg up. One company was particularly helpful to us,” Scott remarks.

“We’ve been doing this for so long and have tried many things, but in this area and because of how these seed potato growers have to farm, oats just always seem to work best,” Scott says.

It is important to state here that the central component of making the change is the phytonutrient known as citrulline, and this component can increase the libido.