The Old Pumpkin Effect

Throughout the nineteenth century, the pumpkin had many symbolic meanings. It began to symbolize an old-fashioned way of life, a way to live off the land. As industrial agriculture began to spread, the pumpkin began to lose its marketability. Artists like Winslow Homer used it as a theme in paintings, Harper’s Magazine wrote about them, …

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Bell Pepper Effect

Bell peppers are packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Lycopene, one of the main components, protects the body against oxidation of blood cells and reduces the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. Studies have shown that people who consume bell peppers early in life are less likely to develop these conditions. Capsaicin Capsaicin is a …

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