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Articles related to "Fibers"
Eat Your Fiber for Health Conventional wisdom says that fiber is something you only need when you get older, but a high-fiber diet is important for your health at all ages. insoluble fiber • fiber per day • soluble fiber • soluble insoluble fiber content • what is fiber
An Introduction to Fiber Optics Fiber optic telecommunication systems carry huge amounts of bandwidth to homes and offices, using ultra-fast pulses of light sent through thread-like glass fibers. introduction to fiber optics • basic fiber optic system • optical fiber networks • fiber optic communications • fiber optic bandwidth
The Definition of Starch In order to plan out a proper diet it is important to understand all of the nutrients. Starch is a vital part of a healthy diet and needs to be properly understood. complex carbohydrates • glycogen • fiber • insoluble fiber • soluble fiber
Increase Your Fiber Intake First it was low fat, then low carb, and now it's high fiber! eat more fiber • high fiber diet • foods that make you feel full • weight loss • fiber recommendations
Effective Lipozene Alternatives With a little homework, consumers can save hundreds, shed unwanted pounds and may even find that the "magic" solution may already be on their pantry shelf. lipozene • lipozene weight loss • does lipozene work • weight loss • weight loss drugs
A Quick Look at Over-Dyeing A description and projects for *over dyeing* fabric and yarns to create unique looks. dyeing • dyes • fiber • fabric • yarn
Carding Without Handcards You can card fleece without hand cards using this old peasant method. fiber preparation • textiles • fiber arts • hand spinning • fleece
Dyeing with Prickly Pear How to use prickly pear fruit for natural dyeing to obtain the traditional Native American red color. dyeing • natural dyeing • dyes • dye • prickly pear
DYEING: Secret Techniques -- special effects! Knowing the dye receptivity of various fibers allows you to be very creative in your fiber projects. This article looks at the different dyes one can use for cellulose and protein fibers and how combining them can produce unique effects. dye • dyes • dyeing • color • fiber
Even Dyeing Dyeing fiber and fabric to produce even color can be a bit tricky. Here are some hints to help produce nice even colors when you dye. dye • dyeing • fabric • fiber • fiber arts
Get Started in Weaving ---Cheap! One doesn't need an expensive floor loom to learn to weave. Here are some projects for you in cheap simple weaving. loom • simple weaving • fiber • fiber arts • textiles
The Great Nettle Experiment An experiment using nettles as a fiber source which didn't quite turn out right, but will give you a good idea what retting bast fibers is all about. nettles • fiber preparation • textiles • fiber • spinning
The PVC Pipe Nahavo Loom How to build an inexpensive Navaho rug loom out of PVC pipe. loom • loom construction • fiber • fiber arts • textiles
WEAVING TECHNIQUE: Simple Tapestry Inlay tapestry is easy to learn and can be done on very simple looms. Try this project to make a Christmas mug rug for a friend. weaving • loom • tapestry • textile • fiber
FNSR: Finisar Corp. Even after over 400% gains, I believe Finisar has more to go. Read why. finisar • fiber • fiber optics • digital fiber otpics • momentum stocks
Cool Natural Fibers Cool and comfortable, natural fibers are perfect for summer sewing projects. cotton voile • cotton pique • crinkle cotton • cotton • cotton batiste
Bible Herbs, Spices, Fibers This article begins a series on plants from the Bible which can grown in many climates. bible gardens • horticulture therapy • herbs • spices • fiber plants
Book Review: The Fiber 35 Diet Tired of low-fat and low-carb diets? See how increasing your fiber can change the way you eat and feel. fiber 35 diet • fiber35 • brenda watson • weight loss plan • increase fiber
Cloth from Plant Fibers: Linen Introductory comments on Linen, its uses and methods of processing flax • linen • egypt • design • textile arts
Eat Fiber for Your Heart Up your fiber intake to 20-35 grams per day and decrease your likelihood of heart disease by more than 60 percent. One cup of black beans and brown rice puts you over the minimum requirement – as does two slices whole grain bread (at least 7 grams per slice – check the label), an apple, 1/2 cup berries, and two one half cup servings of vegetables. heart • fiber • health • rich • foods
Hand Pain and Fiber Art Knitting and crocheting should never be painful. Follow these recommendations to prevent aches and pains. knit and pain • crochet and pain • painful knit • painful crochet • knit pain
Specialty Fibers: Thistledown Odd fibers may be spun with varying results. This article looks at the basics of spinning thistledown. fibre • textiles • thistledown • hand spinning • down
Bible Herbs, Spices and Fiber Plants Continued A continuation of the discussion of herbs, spices and fiber plants mentioned in the Bible that can be grown in cold climates. dill • onions • leeks • garlic • fennel
Cordage Plants Twig bark is available year-round, but fall is the time to harvest the stems of fibrous plants for making cordage, otherwise known as string. cordage • string from plants • dogbane • milkweed • slippery elm
Fiber Up! Remember being asked "Did you eat your roughage today?" Well, grandma was right children need their roughage or fiber to have an adequate diet. fiber • diet • nutrition • food • cooking
Fiber-optic Cables This article is about function, description, and structure of Fiber-optic cable. Also there is mention of some uses of fiber-optic cables video communication • voice communication • video emails • voice emails • telephony
Ball Lightning Ball lightning has remained one of the most elusive and enigmatic natural phenomena to ever perplex physicists. ball lightning • plasmoids • carbon fiber • silica dust • magnetron
Cleansing with Supplements Cleansing is simple with supplements containing fiber, digestive enzymes, juices and herbs that can help break down stored toxins in the liver, colon, and other organs. cleansing • supplements • fiber • herbs • digestive enzymes
Optics & Total Internal Reflection Total internal reflection is the fundamental physics principle behind rainbows, the brilliance of diamonds, fiber optic cables, and other technologies. total internal reflection • fiber optic cables • optical fiber • refractive index • index of refraction
Photography: Tripods and Monopods Tripods and monopods steady the camera, reduce camera shake and allowing slower shutter speeds. They also aid composition, as well as taking the load of heavy lenses. tripod • monopod • ball head • tilt and pan head • quick release plate
The Definition of Sugars In order to plan out a proper diet it is important to understand all of the nutrients. Sugar is an important part of a healthy diet if properly utilized. blood sugar • pancreas • intrinsic sugar • extrinsic sugar • insulin
The Ultimate Chili Recipe This is a very healthy and basic chili that can be easily adapted as a vegetarian recipe. chili • vegetarian chili • lycopene • high fiber • beans
Yarn Composition - Animal Sources Knowing the properties of yarn can help in choosing the best type for a project. Animal-based yarns are widely used. Each has advantages and disadvantages. wool yarn • alpaca yarn • mohair • cashmere yarn • animal fiber yarn
A New Beginning Are you ready to take that first step to make changes in your diet? Here are a few short tips to get you started. diet • exercise • fat grams • fiber • fruits
Dyeing with *Butter and Eggs * (toadflax) Toadflax is a common wild herb in Eurpe and North America. Besides herbal uses it also makes a nice yellow dye. Pick some and try it. dye • dyeing • herb • toadflax • lineria
DYEING: more secrets Over dyeing can save many projects from being less interesting than you like. Here are some more suggestions. dye • dyes • dyeing • dying • textiles
Eating Better Part Two- Evaluating Your Diet This is second part of the series on eating better. The first part was on getting started. This article is on evaluating your diet. food guide pyramid • phytochemicals • phytonutrients • fat • carbohydrates
Got Veggies? Shunning those carrots and peas? Think again! bodybuilding • health • nutrition • vegetables • diet
Make Your Own Cheap Frame Loom Make an simple portable frame loom for weaving and textile experiemnts. loom • textiles • fiber arts • cloth • frame loom
Milkweed Milkweeed is another alternative fiber seldom tried by the serious hobby spinner. Its is actually very easy to prepare and spin. Give it a try. spinning • fiber • weaving • textiles • milkweed
More New Products for Rabbits! Some great new products for rabbits are arriving in stores. Check it out! emergency • disaster • fiber • diet • pellet
MULLIEN Mullien a common weed can be used as a dye plant. Available everywhere in the Americas and Eur-Asia it makes browns and yellows. dye plant • dye • fiber • textile • mullien verbascum thapsus
Patterns for Homespun Yarns Here are some quick easy patterns for homespun yarn I've developed. Included are a sea serpent toy, barbie dresses, and a cloche hat. pattern • homespun • yarn knitting • crochet • fiber arts
Pumpkin Face Mask Here is a pattern for a pull-on Halloween mask with eye and mouth openings for safety. This is for a pumpkin, but you can also make it in different colors for different masks. halloween • hats • free pattern • knitting • fiber arts
Pumpkin Hat Here is a pattern for a hat which looks like a pumpkin with leaves. Its knits up quickly for the holidays. knit • knitting • kids • fiber • fiberarts
Pumpkin Hat II Here is a second pattern for a hat which looks like a pumpkin. However, in this version the face is knitted in the hat, rather than crocheted on the surface. knit • knitting • halloween • holiday knitting • pattern knitting
Thanksgiving Day USA Recipe " This Thanksgiving turkey is indeed awesome--simply out-of-this-world! Just wait until you smell the wonderful citrus aroma while the turkey is roasting! I guarantee that you ..." nutrition • calories • protein • fat • sodium
The Day the Weaving Died Weaving was for many centuries a manual process. It was not until the very late 1700's that weaving and fiber production generally became a highly mechanical procedure, thus changing the cloth industry forever. weaving • fiber • textile • textiles • cartwright
The Development of Hand Spindles Hand spindles developed from an ancient technique which used the spinner's thigh to roll grasses in to cord and rope. This article talks briefly about how spindles most likely developed from cord production. spinning • cord • basketry • hand spinning • fiber
Tie-Dye Review Here's a quick primer for those who want to expand their Tie-Dye experience. dye • fiber • cloth • textiles • dyeing |
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