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MAY IS ASPARAGUS MONTH
of vegetables, aspara- gus has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. It was prized by ancient Greeks and Romans for its taste and reputed medicinal qual- ities, and 19th-century French bridegrooms, believing it was an aph- rodisiac, frequently ate several helpings on the eve of their nuptials.
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The crop reaches its peak during April and May. Packing a fiber-filled punch of vita-
mins A and C, this princely veggie also delivers significant helpings of folate and rutin, which help to strengthen blood vessels. Its delicate flavor is best pre- served by stir-frying or light steaming.
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Minnesota Goes Green on May 18 M
innesota Goes Green, a free family event, will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 18 at Union Depot, in St. Paul. Highlights of the event include panel discussions and presentations led by Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, the Minnesota Renew- able Energy Society and Innovative Energy Solutions. This experience-based event will
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provide individuals and businesses with the education and resources to implement sustainable practices for a greener tomor- row. Local businesses will exhibit and sell their eco-friendly products all day.
Activities and presenta-
tions scheduled throughout the day include a panel discussion about buying and eating local food; a repurposed creativity contest; a “Fix It, Don’t Nix It” workshop, whereby participants can get free
advice and hands-on support from a panel of professionals; eco-friendly gardening tips; and a sustainable fashion swap with alterations
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and exhibits. A free copy of Chinook Book: Every-
thing We Love About the Twin Cities will be given to the first 200 families in attendance. Event sponsors are Xcel Energy, In-
novative Energy Solutions, Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Mississippi Market, Metro Transit, Sol Inspiration, University of Minnesota College of Design, Fixity and St. Paul Farmers’ Market. Free Metro Transit rides are available to and from the event.
Cost: Free. Location: St. Paul Union Depot, 214 E. 4th St., St. Paul. For more information, call 612-666-3046, email
Info@MNGoesGreen.com or visit
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Yoga Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women P
regnancy hormones are known to cause myriad physical and emotional symptoms, including unexplainable mood swings. The fluc- tuations are more serious for one in five expect- ant moms because they also experience major depression. Now, a groundbreaking study by the University of Michigan offers new hope. Preg- nant women identified as psychiatrically high- risk that participated in a 10-week mindfulness yoga intervention experienced significant reductions in their depressive symptoms. Mothers-to-be also reported stronger attachment to their babies in the womb.
WORKING OUT HOT FLASHES O
ne of the most common and uncomfortable symptoms of menopause may respond positively to a simple, no-cost measure. Health researchers at Penn State report that menopausal women that exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity. In this first-time study of objective versus subjective, or self-reported, hot flashes, the
Pennsylvania researchers studied 92 menopausal women for 15 days.
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