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Ginger may help prevent postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea.

Ginger may also have pain fighting role as well.

Compounds in ginger root have been found to relax stomach muscles.

Ginger root is rich in nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, calcium and zinc.

Reference :

Weight Watchers magazine , p52, May/June 2010

Wishing them all the best!

Scotch bonnet, also known as Scotty Bons[1] or Bonney peppers[1], (Latin: Capsicum chinense) is a variety of chili pepper that belongs to the same species as the habanero. A cultivar of the habanero, it is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Found mainly in the Caribbean islands and also in Guyana and the Maldives Islands, it is named for its resemblance to a Tam o’shanter hat.[2] Most Scotch Bonnets have a heat rating of 100,000–350,000 Scoville Units.[3] For comparison, most jalapeño peppers have a heat rating of 2,500 to 8,000 on the Scoville scale.

These peppers are used to flavour many different dishes and cuisines worldwide. Scotch bonnets have a flavour distinct from its habanero cousin. This gives jerk dishes (pork/chicken) and other Caribbean dishes their unique flavour. Scotch bonnets are mostly used in Grenadian, Trinidadian, Jamaican, Barbadian, Guyanese, Surinamese, Haitian and Caymanian cuisine and pepper sauces, though they often show up in other Caribbean recipes.
Scotch Bonnet peppers in a Caribbean market

Fresh ripe scotch bonnets change from green to colours ranging from pumpkin orange to scarlet red. Ripe peppers are prepared for cooking by cutting out the seeds inside the fruit which can be saved for cultivation or other culinary uses.

Source: Wikipedia

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Spring Equinox Community Celebration

Saturday March 20th
2 pm – 11 pm
Ukrainian Cultural Centre
3316 28 Avenue SW

Admission: $10 General – Kids Free
(Admission Proceeds to The Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter)

2-6 pm BAZAAR, Workshops and Performances

Local Jewelery and Fashion Artisans and Merchants
Melvi Sanchez, Dawn Van de Schoot, Joanne Rowan Designs, Luna Luna Jewelery,
Joan’s Jewels- Charm”ing” Necklaces,
Saija’s Creations, H & B Henna Designs, Son of the Pharaoh

International Nibbles and Spice Market
Shef’s Fiery Kitchen, Caribbean Sensations
Bohemian Cafe by Goddessdance/Blush Lane Organics

Healing and Intuitive Arts
FLOW Tour Healing Water Zone
Trikona Training
Wiser to Life – Frequency Healing and Aromatherapy
Palmistry/ Tarot by Local Medium, Kelly


2-6 pm WORKSHOPS/ Performances/Busking
2- 3   Sacred Theatre with Mari Abraham- Free Introductory Workshop (stage/ workshop space)
2-3 pm  Busking in market area – Dan Warkentin
3- 3:30  Performances (stage/ workshop space)
3:30 – 4:00 Hawaiian Dance Workshop by Taraya- on stage
3:30 – 4:30 pm Busking in Market Area- Open
4:30 – 5 Performances (stage/ workshop space)
5-6  Buhnaun Yoga- Jasmyn Steinke  $10 Donation Recommended
5-6 pm Busking in Market Area -Vi An Diep

6-11pm EVENING CELEBRATION
6 pm Cash Bar Opens
Bazaar Open
6:30- 7:30 pm Open Jam- Bring your drums/ acoustic instruments!

7:30 : Evening Performance
Presented by Goddessdance and Guests:
Taraya, Ulysses Brazilian Samba, Reggatinas, Rico Madrid Quartet,
Rocky Mountain Highland Dance, Aisha, Zouhour El Sahara

8:15- 8:30 Intermission

8:30 More Performances by Goddessdance and Guests
Rico Madrid Quartet: Rico Madrid -Guitar, Ai Hagiwara-Flute, Toto- Percussion, Mark Johnson- Bass
Live Music and Drum and Dance Jam