They are everywhere! Cropping up in lawns, weeds to be eliminated RIGHT? Well, actually you can cook up the leaves, eat the flowers and even use the roots…They are quite nutritious. Dandelions are a great dietary source of calcium, vitamins A and K, plus the antioxidant lutein, which is important for healthy vision. Dandelions are…
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Mandinga: Demystifying its Origins & Power
Mandinga pronounced Maan-jin-gaa is a term I came across while studying capoeira angola. It’s a mysterious word. I decided to delve into it to learn about its origins and meanings, and discovered a wealth of information about it. “Mandinga is a word of African origin. In its form “Mandinka” or “Mandingo” it is the name of a huge ethnic group in West Africa (Mandinkas are one part of the Mandè ethnicity).” Read more.