Heirloom Plant: also known as heirloom variety or heritage fruit/vegetable is an old cultivar that is still maintained by gardeners and farmers particularly in isolated or ethnic communities. These types of plants, vegetables, and fruits may have been grown during earlier periods in human history, but are not used in modern large-scale agriculture.

It is our duty as humans to preserve the seed variety of the planet as they will disappear and become extinct as many already have. Next time you eat a fruit or vegetable with seeds, challenge yourself and see if you can give life to the seeds again instead of just throwing out or composting. 

Hyperinsulinemia: is a condition in which there are excess levels of insulin circulating in the blood than expected relative to the level of glucose. Hyperinsulinemia can result from a variety of metabolic diseases and conditions. While hyperinsulinemia is often seen in people with early stage type 2 diabetes mellitus, it is not the cause of the condition and is only one symptom of the disease. Hyperinsulinemia can be seen in a variety of conditions including diabetes mellitus type 2, in neonates and in drug induced hyperinsulinemia. It can also occur in congenital hyperinsulism, including nesidioblastosis. Hyperinsulinemia is associated with hypertension, obesity, dyslipidemia, and glucose intolerance. These conditions are collectively known as Metabolic syndrome.http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos-cutting-carrots-image14860863

Julienned: to julienne food means to cut and slice into thin strips about the size of matchsticks, but the size can vary depending on whether you are using for garnish, for crudites, in salads or cooked dishes.