I absolutely LOVE the
outdoors. Nature is such a huge part of my life and my upbringing. This is what
influenced my decision in joining the group entitled Wildlife Gardening.
After reading the titles of the articles in this particular group, I decided to
click on and read more about Landscaping with Landscaping with Native Plants.
Wild flowers and flowers native to the land have always been something I adore.
They’re just so beautiful in such a way that’s very mesmerizing to me. While
reading the article, I ran across something really interesting; each species of
native plant “is a member of a community that includes other plants, animals
and microorganisms.” This natural balance that occurs keeps the species’ “in
check” while still allowing them to thrive in conditions where they are suited,
however, it keeps them from becoming invasive and taking over “as
plants introduced from other areas can [become].”
The second group I decided
to join is simply titled Nutrition.
Luckily I didn’t have to scroll through pages and pages of articles to find
something interesting; the one that caught my eye was the third on the list. Lucky
me J. Its title is Top 5 Foods for Healthy Hair
so you know I had to click on it. Who doesn’t
want healthy hair? I was really surprised at the items on the list: Whole Grains,
Vitamin C-rich Foods, Brown Rice, Dal (a legume), and Calcium-rich Foods. Whole
grains contain a lot of antioxidants and work in keeping away chronic diseases,
making them #1 on the list. Vitamin C is jam-packed with collagen which is a
protein that helps to maintain hair follicles, scalp, and blood vessels. Brown rice
gives your hair shine. Dal is high in protein, potassium, and magnesium, making
it a triple threat. Lastly, calcium-rich foods make your hair shine as well, in
addition to strengthening your bones. 
Thirdly, I joined a
group called National Natural Living Examiner .
Upon browsing the many interesting articles in this group, the one that caught
my attention was titled The low down on soda and foods: High fructose corn syrup.
For a while now, I’ve been very interested in finding out just what exactly
high fructose corn syrup is, why it’s in so many things, and what it is that
makes it so very bad for you. After reading this article I was honestly very
disappointed. It didn’t tell me anything about what high fructose corn syrup is
except that it is “a sugar that is made from corn.” However, from my own gathered knowledge, I understand
that it’s extremely detrimental to your health when ingested. For about two years
now I haven’t been drinking anything with sugar of any kind, nor have I eaten
any fast food, fried foods, greasy foods, candies, or desserts, and I have to
say, I haven’t felt better! 
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