Plants That Humans Like But Bugs Don’t:
Marigolds repel mosquitoes, squash bugs, and tomato worms. They contain a
natural compound used in many insect repellents. Lavender is attractive to bees but not to other insects. Lemongrass also repels mosquitoes, as it contains citronella, which is used in many repellents. Basil and Rosemary drive away flies, mosquitoes, and cabbage moths. Petunias have a licorice-like scent that repels aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs, although some pests, such as slugs and caterpillars, like it. Mint keeps ants and mice away.

Fruits and Vegetables With the Most Pesticides:
According to the US Department of Agriculture, conventionally grown
strawberries have more pesticide residue than other fruits or vegetables. Second
on the list is spinach, which averages twice as much pesticide residue by weight
as any other crop, followed by broccoli, nectarines, apples, peaches, pears,
cherries, grapes, celery, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and potatoes. Produce least likely to contain pesticide residue: sweet corn, avocados, pineapples, cabbage, onions, papayas, asparagus, mangoes, eggplant, honeydew melon,
and kiwis. (Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. EWG.org)

Healthier Way to Start Your Day:
Add fresh lemon juice to a morning glass of water or green tea. This provides the
body with hydrating electrolytes in the form of potassium, calcium, and
magnesium because we get dehydrated overnight. Lemon juice also may help
your liver purge more toxins. It increases your intake of vitamin C, strengthening your immune system (Frank Lipman, MD, Founder and director of the Be Well
Company.)

Boost Your Memory by Shutting Your Eyes:
Researchers asked participants questions about a short film they had been
shown. Participants who shut their eyes while being asked the questions gave
23% more correct answers than those who kept their eyes open. Theory: Closing
your eyes blocks out distractions and reduces your brain’s cognition load, which helps you remember more. (Published in Legal and Criminological Psychology)