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foodandfolklore · 6 months

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Are they related? Food vs Food

How often do you look at foods in the grocery store, back and forth between two items thinking 'This looks exactly the same. Are they exactly the same? How are they not the same?" and no, I'm not talking about the processed repackaged foods and you're looking at 40 different kinds of tomato sauce. I'm talking about the produce lane.

Sure in some cases it's obvious they're not EXACTLY the same. But they must be related. Right? Well, sometimes they are, some times they're not, and some of these may surprise you. I know they surprised me!

Cucumber Vs Zucchini

I think anyone looking at these two would assume they're related. They're both long with dark green skin and light green flesh. When eaten raw and unseasoned, they also have a similar taste. However, these are two completely different foods.

The zucchini is a type of gourd, being more closely related to a Pumpkin. The cucumber is a Melon and is more closely related to the Watermelon. ....alright fine, technically gourds are a type of melon, still making them related; but my point remains! Try eating a cucumber with some sweetener like sugar or honey and it'll taste like watermelon. Won't work with zucchini.

Both cucumbers and zucchini are related to Fidelity, Chastity and general sex and Lust magic. But cucumbers are also associated with youth, beauty, glamor, stress relief, and rejuvenation. There was an old superstition that cucumbers had to be planted by young men in order for the crop to be successful.

Parsley Vs Cilantro

At a glance, these two herbs can easily be mistaken for the same thing. But once eaten, the difference is very clear. Cilantro (Also called Coriander) has a strong, lemon pepper taste; while Parsley is mainly an aromatic with a Lighter earthy taste.

People who love Cilantro might be perplexed by the hate it gets. Sure it's a strong taste but it's not overpowering. Well it turns out Cilantro is related to Fennel. Which is also related to licorice. It turns out, if your DNA is set up one way, these foods taste great. But if your DNA is set up another way, these foods taste TERRIBLE. My partner describes Cilantro as tasting like soap. So we stick with Parsley.

Superstitious farmers used to refuse growing parsley. See, parsley only grows back every other year. So, because of how long it takes to grow, it was believed parsley had to travel to hell and back 7 to 9 times. This was to try and convince the devil to give it permission to grow. And if the devil did not give the parsley permission to grow, the people who planted it would die. Was dubbed The Devil's Oatmeal.

Cilantro is a great protection herb. Protect the home, protect the garden, protect your health, protect your secrets. Parsley is also good for protection, but also has more general uses. Cleansing, Attract love and prosperity, Wisdom, commune with spirits; parsley has a long history in Rome of using to honor the dead and wear to enhance thinking power.

Ginger Vs Turmeric

Both roots, often eaten together as a seasoning. They look very similar; they must be related. Well, you'd be right! They are both part of the Zingiberaceae family. Both have strong anti inflammatory properties and have been used in natural remedies.

They still have very different tastes, however. Ginger will have a fresh, somewhat spicy taste. Turmeric is a bit heavier and earthier. Turmeric is also recognizable for it's bright yellow orange pigment. It's known to stain and dye.

Because they are roots, both Ginger and Turmeric have good Grounding properties. They are also both good for healing, cleansing, purification, prosperity and protection. But then we start to split off. Ginger is great for raising one's personal power, success, new experiences, passion, and general energy. Turmeric is better for communication, family relations, courage, confidence, beauty, memory, and honesty.

Peach vs Nectarine

So what's the deal with these two? They look a lot a like. They smell a lot a like. They taste a lot a like. Are they the same fruit? Well no. But also yes. It's kind of interesting.

A peach is just a fuzzy nectarine. Their genetic composition is structured in a way they they are identical except for one difference that occurred naturally, stopping the fuzz from growing on peaches. Giving us nectarines. They are exactly the same in every other way. Which is hilarious because I remember growing up, I hated nectarines but loved peaches. I think the peaches were just grown local so they tasted better.

I want to be clear, this genetic deviation is a naturally occurring mutation. It was not a result of science or GMOs or any kind of known human interference.

Peaches are a very spiritual fruit. They are linked to wisdom, happiness, harmony, longevity, love and protection. Nectarines....would probably be an acceptable substitute.

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islamtrust · 2 years

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myhealthandbeautylove · 4 years

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make your own flavour dessert using unflavoured gelatine

<p>Ditch the artificial colors and flavorings of packaged Jell-O by making your own healthy gelatin dessert using fresh fruits and fruit juices.</p> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3lA2WEH" alt="Overhead view of homemade watermelon gelatin and homemade pineapple gelatin garnished with whipped cream." /></figure> <p>Here in Spain, packaged gelatin mixes aren’t very popular. We don’t have the Jell-O brand and the only available mixes generally only come in one or two colors or flavors. They do sell some pre-made gelatin desserts in the refrigerated section of the supermarket, though. </p> <p>After seeing my son eat a bright red gelatin dessert at my mother-in-law’s house, I decided to try to make him a more natural alternative. </p> <h2>Why make it?</h2> <p>The great thing about making a gelatin dessert at home is that you can control the ingredients. You can reduce the amount of sugar or use whatever sweetener you prefer. Plus, you have a whole new world of flavors available to you sans the artificial colors and ingredients! </p> <h2>Ingredients</h2> <p>Making a gelatin dessert is super simple and you only need two ingredients: fruit and gelatin. While you can use fresh fruit and purée it yourself, you can also use store-bought fruit juice.</p> <p>For the gelatin, you can use powdered gelatin or gelatin sheets. One tablespoon of powdered gelatin is normally the equivalent of a package of unflavored gelatin or four gelatin sheets. You can use whatever gelatin you like, but I suggest trying grass-fed pastured beef gelatin if you can find it as the healthiest choice. </p> <p>Many fruits are sweet enough to make a sweet, delicious dessert without needing to add any sort of sweetener. Some fruits, especially those lower in sugar and on the more tart side, might benefit from the addition of sweetness. You can either add a sugar syrup, some honey or maple syrup, or use a low-carb sweetener like stevia. </p> <p>It’s fun trying out all sorts of different fruits to see how they’ll turn out. By now, my favorite two are probably watermelon and pineapple. While I use fresh watermelon for my gelatin, I normally chose store-bought pineapple juice vs. fresh pineapple.</p> <figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3mQQek8" alt="Overhead view of a quarter of a watermelon and some gelatin powder." /></figure> <p>When making watermelon gelatin, I normally use around a quarter of a small watermelon for each tablespoon of gelatin. That amount of fruit generally makes around 2 cups of watermelon juice. </p> <h2>Vegan “gelatin”</h2> <p>You can also use a type of seaweed called agar (or agar-agar) for those avoiding traditional gelatin. “Gelatin” desserts made with agar will be firmer and less “creamy” than those made with gelatin. If choosing agar powder instead of gelatin powder, use around half of a tablespoon of agar powder for every 2 cups of juice. (You can slowly adjust up as needed, but too much makes a rubbery dessert.)</p> <p>If using agar, you’ll need to boil the mixture briefly to activate it. Once activated, the agar mixture will gel even at room temperature. If yours isn’t gelling, you may need to return the mixture to the saucepan and cook it a bit longer to ensure it is ready to gel. </p> <h2>Juices vs. natural fruit</h2> <p>While I normally love using fresh fruits when possible, in the case of making gelatin, there is good reason to choose fruit juice sometimes. Certain fresh fruit purees, like pineapple, won’t allow the gelatin to set.</p> <p>Some fruits have proteolytic enzymes that, when used fresh, will keep the gelatin from gelling. The <strong>proteases</strong> in these fruits <strong>break down the protein bonds</strong> of the gelatin, keeping it from setting. A long time ago, I found out the hard way when I tried to make myself pineapple gelatin from the fruit I had at home. </p> <p>You may recognize some of these fruits as being <strong>natural meat tenderizers</strong> for the very same reason. Just think, pineapple is so good at breaking down proteins that even your mouth can feel a bit tender after eating it!</p> <figure><ul><li><figure><img src="https://ift.tt/2YNNJqW" alt="Two dessert cups of homemade pineapple gelatin" /><figcaption>Pineapple gelatin is one of my favorites.</figcaption></figure></li><li><figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3iWR0eq" alt="Pineapple gelatin in a glass, covered in whipped cream. In the background, there" /></figure></li><li><figure><img src="https://ift.tt/30anRFV" alt="Overhead view of watermelon gelatin and watermelon gelatin powpsicles." /><figcaption>I also love watermelon gelatin.</figcaption></figure></li></ul><figcaption>(Gelatin popsicles are also delicious!)</figcaption></figure> <h2>Fresh Fruits to Avoid (They won’t set!)</h2> <p>If wanting to make gelatin with any of the following fruits, you’ll either need to cook them long enough to break down the enzymes or you’ll need to use pasteurized juices.</p> <ul><li><strong>Pineapple</strong></li><li><strong>kiwi</strong></li><li><strong>mango</strong></li><li><strong>figs</strong></li><li><strong>papaya</strong></li><li><strong>ginger</strong></li><li><strong>guava</strong></li><li><strong>pawpaw</strong></li></ul> <h3>Why do store bought fruit juices work?</h3> <p>If you puree or juice one of the above fruits while fresh or frozen, the proteases in those fruits remain intact. They break down the bonds in the gelatin, keeping it from setting.</p> <p>On the other hand, <strong>almost all store-bought fruit juices are pasteurized. The pasteurization process kills off the enzymes that keep the gelatin from gelling. </strong>While that’s great for making a gelatin dessert, keep that in mind the next time you buy a store-bought fruit juice thinking it’s the same as a juice that you’d make at home from fresh fruit!</p> <p>While organic, pure fruit juices are definitely better than other store-bought options, I normally save fruit juices for desserts and occasional treats. To get the healthiest fruit juice available, look for one that isn’t sweetened and one that isn’t from concentrate.</p> <h2>Making gelatin from fresh fruit</h2> <p>When using fresh fruit, first, make the fruit juice or purée. Depending on the fruit used, you’ll need to remove skins and seeds first. Use a juicer or place small fruits, or small pieces of larger fruits, into a blender and blend until smooth. I normally keep all of the fiber and the tiny seeds of fruits such as berries, but you can also choose to strain the juice for clearer gelatin.</p> <p>Also depending on the fruit chosen, you may want to add some water (or something like coconut water) to thin out the juice. I don’t add any water when using fruits with a lot of water content like watermelon. I do usually add some to purées made with berries as they can be quite thick.</p> <p>You can also soften the gelatin in water rather than soften the gelatin directly in part of the juice. Either way, it’s a good idea to soften the gelatin before cooking it in some of the juice. When mixing the gelatin with the cold water or juice and allowing it to rest, it will expand and soften. This is called blooming the gelatin. </p> <p>I usually use around 2-3 tablespoons of water or juice for every tablespoon of gelatin for blooming the gelatin. For this recipe, I use around 2 cups of liquid total. This can be only fruit purée or a mixture of fruit and water. </p> <p>Pour around a half cup of fruit purée into a saucepan and heat it on low to medium heat. It doesn’t need to boil but should be hot enough to dissolve the softened gelatin. Add the softened gelatin to the saucepan with the fruit puree and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.</p> <p>Once the gelatin has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat. Then, add the rest of the fruit puree, stirring it until it is well incorporated into the gelatin mixture. Taste the mixture for sweetness and add a sweetener of choice if you feel it needs it.</p> <p>Once you are happy with the flavor, pour the mixture into serving dishes. Place them in the fridge until the gelatin is fully set.</p> <figure><ul><li><figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3awY39a" alt="a bowl of gelatin blooming in watermelon purée next to a saucepan with watermelon purée." /><figcaption>Soften the gelatin while you heat part of the purée.</figcaption></figure></li><li><figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3FIj5zW" alt="A saucepan with some watermelon purée and gelatin." /><figcaption>Cook the gelatin with part of the purée.</figcaption></figure></li><li><figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3FIj66Y" alt="pouring watermelon purée into a saucepan with the gelatin mixture" /><figcaption>Add the rest of the cool purée.</figcaption></figure></li><li><figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3lvFPLj" alt="Using a ladle to add the watermelon mixture to serving cups" /><figcaption>Pour into serving dishes.</figcaption></figure></li></ul></figure> <h2>Making gelatin from juice</h2> <p>If using juice instead of fresh fruit, the process is even easier!</p> <p>First, soften the gelatin in around one-fourth of a cup of juice.</p> <p>Next, heat around 3 quarters of a cup of the juice over medium heat in a saucepan. It doesn’t need to come to a boil but should be warm enough to dissolve the gelatin.</p> <p>Add the softened gelatin to the saucepan with the juice, and mix until the gelatin has completely dissolved.</p> <p>Once it has dissolved, remove the mixture from the heat source and add the remaining cool juice. Stir them together thoroughly. Taste the mixture for sweetness and add honey or another sweetener if you feel it needs it. (This will depend a lot on the fruit used.)</p> <p>Pour the mixture into serving dishes, refrigerate until the gelatin sets.</p> <h2>Adjusting the recipe</h2> <p>Apart from adjusting the recipe for sweetness by taste, you can also adjust the consistency of the gelatin. </p> <p>The ratio of one tablespoon of gelatin to 2 cups of liquid normally makes gelatin with a consistency similar to that of Jell-O. (The consistency may vary somewhat depending on the juice or purée used.) If you want thicker gelatin that you can cut into squares (like “finger Jell-O”), increase the amount of unflavored gelatin. </p> <p>If you find the mixture too sweet, or just want a change, adding a dash of lemon or lime juice can also add a new dimension to the flavor.</p> <h2>Gelatin popsicles</h2> <p>A fun way to serve homemade gelatin is to freeze it in popsicle molds to make gelatin popsicles. They’re a delicious treat in the summer. Not only is their texture a bit “creamier” than icy pops made with only fruit juice, but they are also less messy. Because of the set gelatin, these popsicles don’t drip is they melt! That makes them great for kids.</p> <p>For some fun serving ideas, see my post dedicated to making gelatin popsicles. </p> <figure><ul><li><figure><img src="https://ift.tt/30anRFV" alt="Overhead view of watermelon gelatin and watermelon gelatin powpsicles." /></figure></li><li><figure><img src="https://ift.tt/3FIj7b2" alt="Overhead view of 4 pineapple gelatin pops on a blue tray, surrounded by slices of pineapple" /></figure></li></ul></figure> <h2>Video</h2> <p>This post was originally published on September 1, 2016. It was rewritten, adding new photos and video in July of 2021.</p> source https://familycuisine.net/make-your-own-flavour-dessert-using-unflavoured-gelatine/

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dietadviser · 6 years

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Is watermelon water the new coconut water?

Watermelon water: The 411

WTRMLN WTR is a natural, cold-pressed juice made from raw watermelon and also is loaded with nutrition. It's vegan and gluten cost-free, extremely hydrating (91 percent water) and doesn't taste like you're consuming alcohol sweat. And also, the company itself makes the drink from 100 percent watermelon waste (the dented watermelons selected last in gym class), so not only are you enhancing your wellness, yet the setting's too.

Watermelon water: Nutrition facts

The refreshing bevvy includes double the potassium of a banana, which is a crucial mineral for your heart, kidneys as well as other organs to function correctly. It's loaded with citrulline, which decreases inflammation and also speeds up muscle mass recovery. It likewise includes lycopene, which is an effective antioxidant known for its anti-aging advantages, and also is a delish resource of vitamins An and C, B vitamins, calcium as well as magnesium (cha-ching!).

Watermelon water vs. coconut water

After studying the nourishment labels of WTRMLN WTR and 'the various other men,' their nutritional values are basically neck-and-neck. Where WTRMLN WTR skyrockets, coconut water drops short, and also vice versa.

This details is based on a serving of eight fluid ounces, and also the percents are based on a 2,000-calorie diet:

Calories Coconut water: 43, WTRMLN WTR: 60

Sodium Coconut water: 2 percent, WTRMLN WTR: 0 percent

Potassium Coconut water: 14 percent, WTRMLN WTR: 21 percent

Carbs Coconut water: 4 percent, WTRMLN WTR: 5 percent

Sugar Coconut water: 12 grams, WTRMLN WTR: 12 grams

Calcium Coconut water: 3 percent, WTRMLN WTR: 2 percent

Protein Coconut water: 0 percent, WTRMLN WTR: 2 percent

Magnesium Coconut water: 5 percent, WTRMLN WTR: 8 percent

Vitamin C Coconut water: 0 percent, WTRMLN WTR: 60 percent

Now, these numbers are only based upon one business's blend. Considering that there are thousands of coconut water varieties to pick from, it's über-difficult to evaluate which water is genuinely 'much better' for you - the numbers will certainly come out in a different way every single time. I declare more studies will certainly be done in the future on the performance of these beverages, particularly with how preferred plant-based waters have become.

The decision inevitably comes down to your personal tastes and which tastes you discover to be most thirst quenching.

WTRMLN WTR post-workout recipes

If any one of you anti-coco women want to take WTRMLN WTR for a spin, here are a few delicious post-workout dishes made particularly for SheKnows visitors, thanks to WTRMLN WTR's Director of Operations and also Food Scientific research, Andrey Ayrapetov:

Watermelon cucumber refresher

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 bottle of WTRMLN WTR

1 lime wedge

3 mint leaves

4 cucumber slices

Garnish: sprig of mint as well as numerous pieces of cucumber

Directions:

Muddle the lime, mint and also cucumber together.

Mix with WTRMLN WTR.

Strain into ice as well as garnish with mint and cucumbers.

Watermelon cleanser

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 bottle of WTRMLN LMN

1/2 ounce ginger juice

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Optional: 1/2 tsp of syrup or raw honey

Directions:

Shake active ingredients with ice until maple or honey has actually liquified (if utilizing).

Serve in a tall glass over ice.

Watermelon blueberry fizz

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 bottle of WTRMLN WTR

2 ounces blueberries, frozen

3 mint leaves

1 lime wedge

Soda water to cover

Directions:

Muddle frozen blueberries, mint as well as lime gently to damage some blueberries as well as launch some lime juice.

Pour over big glass of ice and top with a little bit of soda water.

More hydration tips

Are you drinking enough water? Can you eat your water? Is coconut water good for you?

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healwithaurore · 4 years

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ALKALINE VS ACIDIC 💚💚💚 • Following on my post from yesterday, here’s a good way to start your healing journey. • Virus, bacteria and pathogen love a toxic (Acidic) body but feel the opposite way about a healthy (Alkaline) body. An acidic body environment can greatly upset our internal system, creating inflammation and leading to sickness, illness and disease. Alkaline foods with a pH level of 8.0 or more help to remove unwanted acid and keep a healthy body. • But what is Acidic food? Basically everything you find in typical American diet: Meat and fish 🥩🍗🐟 Dairy 🥛🧀 Grains 🍝🍚🌽🌾 Soda 🥤 Sugar 🍬🍫 🍰 Alcohol 🍷🍺 Processed food 🍔🍕🌮 • And what is Alkaline food? Easy answer, fruits and veggies: Watermelon 🍉 Cantaloupe 🍈 Mango 🥭 Kiwi 🥝 Grape 🍇 Berries 🍓 Banana 🍌 Pear 🍐 Pineapple 🍍 Cherries 🍒 Peach 🍑 Apple 🍎 Citrus 🍊 🍋 Leafy greens 🥬 Cucumber 🥒 Avocado 🥑 (in moderation) Cauliflower and broccoli 🥦 Carrot 🥕 Potato 🥔 Sweet potato 🍠 Onion 🧅 Garlic 🧄 And many more fruits and veggies...that do not have an emoji 😊 • In a utopian world, a diet based on fruits and veggies would be the perfect diet; and I encourage you to try to eat like that as much as you can. However because our world is far from being perfect, let’s see what we can do to raise your pH level. A good way to incorporate more Alkaline food in your diet is daily fresh juice. Eating 1 whole celery + 1 cucumber + 2 apples + 6/7 leaves of kale + 1/2 pineapple + 1 lemon + 1 lime + 1 piece of ginger at the same time can be challenging. But if you juice all of that you are going to have 50oz of pure heaven that you can just sip away in a few minutes. That’s the recipe of one of the juice I love to make. • Then try do this: For each portion of acidic food you eat, double that portion with alkaline food to balance it out. Then with time simply reduce your portion of acidic food. Trust me, the more alkaline food you eat, the more your body is going to ask for it! (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJZve6porh/?igshid=ep951epa3hbf

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sweetseda · 4 years

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How to Make Pickles + 14 Garden-Fresh Pickle Recipes to Try

If you have never tried homemade pickles before, you are missing out! Pickling is one of the best ways to preserve a prolific veggie harvest and ensure the bounty of your garden can be enjoyed for months to come. In this post, I’ll walk you through the basics of pickling as well as the veggies and fruits (yes, fruit!) that can be preserved and enjoyed. Plus, I’ll share 14 pickle recipes to try. Keep reading to learn why pickling may just be the best thing that has happened to your garden!

Pickles. You either love them or hate them, right? For many people, their only experience with a pickle is the soggy, overly-salted disc that comes slathered in ketchup on a hamburger patty. However, there’s a whole world of incredible, crispy, flavourful pickles out there waiting, made from almost any vegetable imaginable.

As more and more of us are finding the draw to go back to basics in our lives, learning how to make pickles has become more and more popular. Not only is it a fairly easy activity with delicious results, but this is an excellent way to ensure your garden bounty can be enjoyed all year long.

What is Pickling?

First, let’s talk about what pickling is. Pickling is the process of safely preserving food by using either pickle brine or through fermentation. I’ll go into more detail about both methods below, but for now just now that either way will greatly extend the shelf-life of perishable foods.

Pickling isn’t a new thing either. In fact, there’s evidence of people learning how to make pickles as far back as 2030 BC! While some techniques may have been refined over the past 4,000 years, the basic process has stayed the same.

Which Foods Can You Pickle?

We all know that cucumbers can be pickled, of course, but there’s so much more. There’s an entire world out there of flavourful vegetables and fruits that have been preserved. Practically anything that you grow in your garden can be used to either become a pickle or as part of the flavour in the brine itself.

Fruits That Can be Pickled

Let’s start with the fruits. Many people are shocked to know that you can pickle fruit just as easily as a vegetable, but it’s true. Personally, I love the sweet-sour-salty combination that pickled fruit produces. Here are some of the most common fruits you can pickle:

As you can see, the list is quite extensive, even though it is not exhaustive.

Vegetables You Can Pickle

Likewise, although more people are familiar with pickled vegetables, they often only think of cucumbers. There are so many other colourful veggies that make excellent pickles, such as:

Other Foods You Can Pickle

It’s not just fruits and veggies that can be pickled. You can also pickle protein such as brisket (turning it to corned beef thanks to a salt brine) or even hardboiled eggs.

Pickle Brine vs. Fermentation

As I mentioned above, there are a few methods you can use when learning how to make pickles. While I have some fantastic recipes linked below that will walk you through how to make pickles step by step, I wanted to give you a quick overview of each method.

Pickles with Vinegar Brine – Water Bath Canning

When we think of pickles, we often think of the cucumber in a jar of vinegar-based solution. The proper name for this is vinegar brine. Pickle brine is made of a combination of vinegar, water, and salt. There are often other spices and seasonings added too, such as dill or peppers for example.

Once the food is emersed in pickling vinegar, it must be sealed properly for the food to stay fresh. This is done by the canning method of a water bath, similar to how you would traditionally can jams.

Quick Pickles or Refrigerator Pickles

This is the easiest and fastest way to pickle, thus the name. Using the same vinegar brine method as you would with water bath canning, you will prepare a sweet or salty vinegar brine and cover the veggies or fruit. Then, instead of canning them, they simply get stored in the fridge and eaten up quickly.

Fermentation

Fermentation is another way to preserve vegetables and create pickles. This can be done with almost any veggie successfully. Fermentation preserves food while also increasing the good-for-you bacteria. Well-known fermented foods include kimchi and sauerkraut.

To successfully ferment foods, you need to choose one of three starter methods:

Then, add the food to the starter along with distilled water into a fermentation crock. Make sure the vegetables are weighed down underneath the brine, then place the crock in a cold storage environment.

14 Pickling Recipes to Try

Now that you know a bit of history about pickles and a quick overview of each method, let’s dig into some recipes! Each of these fantastic posts will show you how to make pickles step by step.

The Best Ever Deli-Style Pickles

I have tried a LOT of pickle recipes in my day. When it comes to deli-style pickles, this recipe is my favourite, hands down. These pickles turn out crunchy and perfectly seasoned every time I make them!

Get the recipe for deli-style pickles.

Sweet Pickled Figs

This recipe for pickled figs had my mouth watering. Rather than your typical savory, sour pickle, these pickled figs are more like candy with notes of cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and all-spice. Spoon this over yogurt for a delicious treat!

Get the recipe for these pickled figs at Nitty Gritty Life.

Super Simple Quick Pickled Radishes

If you long for instant gratification in pickling, this recipe is as good as it gets. These delicious pickled radishes can be eaten the very next day! If you have never been a radish fan, I encourage you to give these a try. They just may change your mind.

Get the recipe for quick pickled radishes.

Fermented Pickles with Squash and Cucumber

Have prolific squash in your veggie garden? Give this pickled squash recipe a try. The fermented squash is reminiscent of your classic dill pickle with a little bit more sweetness to it.

Get the recipe for fermented squash pickles at Attainable Sustainable.

Lacto-Fermented Dilly Beans

If you have an excess of green beans in your garden, I encourage you to give this recipe a try. These pickled green beans are fermented in vinegar so you have those awesome probiotics packed into one crispy green bean.

Get the recipe for fermented dilly beans at Grow Forage Cook Ferment.

Golden Beets with Ginger and Star Anaise

The brine in these golden beets is slightly sweet with a bit of spice, which balances out the earthy beet flavour perfectly. These pickled beets make a great alternative to the typical beet and also happens to be one of my favourite salad toppings.

Get the recipe for pickled golden beets.

Easiest Fermented Pickled Vegetables Ever

Here’s another beginner-friendly recipe to try out when you are learning how to make pickles for the first time. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can have veggies in brine fermenting. The best part? You can enjoy eating them just five short days later!

Watermelon Rind Pickles

If you haven’t tried watermelon rind pickles before, you are missing out. I love that I can enjoy eating the meat of a watermelon and then use the rinds for pickling, rather than throwing it into my compost pile. Here’s a quick video showing you how to make this tasty treat.

Pickled Ginger

Pickled ginger is a lovely addition to sushi, of course, but it works with so many other meals. This bright and flavorful pickle is excellent chopped in salads, stir-fries, and just eaten as is.

Learn how to make pickled ginger from The Kitchn.

Garlic Honey Fermented Cloves

Garlic is one of the most popular ingredients for a home cook to keep stocked. While garlic and honey fermented together may sound like an odd combination, they truly work in tandem in this fermented recipe.

Grab the two-ingredient recipe for the fermented cloves at Nitty Gritty Life.

Sliced Pickled Jalapenos

Are you one of the lucky gardeners that have pots full of jalapenos ripe for the picking? If so, you’ve got to give these pickled jalapeno slices a try! Add them to nachos, layer them in sandwiches, or just enjoy eating them on their own.

Tarragon Pickled Beets

Pickled beets are both flavourful and colourful. This recipe seems to become even more delicious in time, so I recommend making a large batch and then letting them sit at the back of your pantry a bit.

Get the recipe for tarragon pickled beets.

How to Make Pickles with Asparagus

I used to get pickled asparagus at a favorite local restaurant when I ordered a Caesar (a Canadian savory cocktail similar to a Bloody Mary made with Clamato (clam + tomato) juice). The drink was nice but my favourite part of the entire thing was the pickled asparagus. Of course, I haven’t been able to visit the restaurant in several months, but thankfully this recipe lets me make my own at home to enjoy.

Get the details on how to pickle asparagus at The Elliott Homestead.

Spicy Pickled Carrots

I LOVE pickled carrots! I think I may enjoy them more than the classic cucumber pickle. My friend Crystal gave me a jar of these and they were truly delicious. I enjoy these layered on sandwiches and chopped into salads.

Get the recipe for spicy pickled carrots at Hello Creative Family.

How to Make Pickles: Final Thoughts

There are so many incredible ways to experiment and enjoy pickled produce. You’ll be amazed at how pickling will change the flavour of familiar vegetables in the best way. I hope this post gives you the inspiration to give it a try if you haven’t before.

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Very Important- No need to #panic. #Covid19 is just a #virus and the body is capable of dealing with it easily. Its just a game of your body's #immunity Vs the virus. Some days when the immunity goes low the virus will attack and cause coughing and discomfort. #Medicines from #Ayurveda- 1) #Giloy tablets (immunity booster) - 2 tabs 3 times a day 2) #Tulsi drops (if available). If you can't get it in your #country, then you can use #TulsiCoughSyrup (10 ml) 2 times a day. This is to treat the cough. 3) #HotWater #concoction (1 ltr hot water) add crushed #ginger, crushed fresh #turmeric (turmeric powder will also do) , crushed #blackpepper, crushed big $cardamom, crushed #cinnamon. You need to add these into hot water and not boil them. The before drinking add a tablespoon pure #honey to it. Drink this 4 to 5 times a day. 4) Ayurvedic tablets crushed (#Lakshmivilas ras and #Chandramrit ras) and mixed with little honey and ginger juice in a spoon. Have this 3 times a day after food. This is to address the cough and infection to the respiratory system. 5) Add 1/4 tea spoon of cinnamon power and 1/2 teaspoon of #saunth (#ginger powder) to 1 liter of hot water and drink this hot water instead of regular water during the day. Make this water again and drink it throughout the day. 6) #SteamInhalation with #eucalyptus oil 4 to 5 times a day. Make sure that the person #inhales steam the the mouth too. 7) Salt water gargles atleast thrice a day. Mandatorily before going to bed in the evening. 8) Food restrictions - Avoid fermented food, bakery items, paneer, curd, banana, apple, watermelon, guava, cheeku and custard apple. 9) Eat dinner before 7 pm. No solid food items to be consumed after 7. 10) Make small tablets by mixing aloe vera gel, turmeric power, jeera powder and jaggery. Keep sucking these 4 to 5 times a day. This is a natural #strepsils like medicine. #Allopathic medicines: 1) Vitamin c tablet once a day 2) Multivitamin tablet once a day. It must contain vitamin E and Zinc. INCREASE YOUR IMMUNITY TO EASILY FIGHT #CORONA! https://www.instagram.com/p/CAZOqMVH9F3/?igshid=yqmibd9c8u1k

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CURE GLIOBLASTOMA BRAIN CANCER NEWS

ALKALINE FOODS ARE GOOD FOR FIGHTING CANCER

ACIDIFYING FOODS ARE BAD FOR SURVIVING CANCER

ALKALIZING VEGETABLES

Alfalfa

Barley Grass

Beet Greens

Beets

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Chard Greens

Chlorella

Collard Greens

Cucumber

Dandelions

Dulce

Edible Flowers

Eggplant

Fermented Veggies

Garlic

Green Beans

Green Peas

Kale

Kohlrabi

Lettuce

Mushrooms

Mustard Greens

Nightshade Veggies

Onions

Parsnips (high glycemic)

Peas

Peppers

Pumpkin

Radishes

Rutabaga

Sea Veggies

Spinach, green

Spirulina

Sprouts

Sweet Potatoes

Tomatoes

Watercress

Wheat Grass

Wild Greens

ALKALIZING ORIENTAL VEGETABLES

Daikon

Dandelion Root

Kombu

Maitake

Nori

Reishi

Shitake

Umeboshi

Wakame

ALKALIZING FRUITS

Apple

Apricot

Avocado

Banana (high glycemic)

Berries

Blackberries

Cantaloupe

Cherries, sour

Coconut, fresh

Currants

Dates, dried

Figs, dried

Grapes

Grapefruit

Honeydew Melon

Lemon

Lime

Muskmelons

Nectarine

Orange

Peach

Pear

Pineapple

Raisins

Raspberries

Rhubarb

Strawberries

Tangerine

Tomato

Tropical Fruits

Umeboshi Plums

Watermelon

ALKALIZING PROTEIN

Almonds

Chestnuts

Millet

Tempeh (fermented)

Tofu (fermented)

Whey Protein Powder

ALKALIZING SPICES & SEASONINGS

Chili Pepper

Cinnamon

Curry

Ginger

Herbs (all)

Miso

Mustard

Sea Salt

Tamari

ALKALIZING OTHER

Alkaline Antioxidant Water

Apple Cider Vinegar

Bee Pollen

Fresh Fruit Juice

Green Juices

Lecithin Granules

Mineral Water

Molasses, blackstrap

Probiotic Cultures

Soured Dairy Products

Veggie Juices

ALKALIZING MINERALS

Calcium: pH 12

Cesium: pH 14

Magnesium: pH 9

Potassium: pH 14

Sodium: pH 14

Although it might seem that citrus fruits would have an acidifying effect on the body, the citric acid they contain actually has an alkalinizing effect in the system.

Note that a food's acid or alkaline forming tendency in the body has nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself. For example, lemons are very acidic, however the end products they produce after digestion and assimilation are very alkaline so, lemons are alkaline forming in the body. Likewise, meat will test alkaline before digestion, but it leaves very acidic residue in the body so, like nearly all animal products, meat is very acid forming.

ACIDIFYING VEGETABLES

Corn

Lentils

Olives

Winter Squash

ACIDIFYING FRUITS

Blueberries

Canned or Glazed Fruits

Cranberries

Currants

Plums*

*Prunes**

ACIDIFYING GRAINS, GRAIN PRODUCTS

Amaranth

Barley

Bran, oat

Bran, wheat

Bread

Corn

Cornstarch

Crackers, soda

Flour, wheat

Flour, white

Hemp Seed Flour

Kamut

Macaroni

Noodles

Oatmeal

Oats (rolled)

Quinoa

Rice (all)

Rice Cakes

Rye

Spaghetti

Spelt

Wheat Germ

Wheat

ACIDIFYING BEANS & LEGUMES

Almond Milk

Black Beans

Chick Peas

Green Peas

Kidney Beans

Lentils

Pinto Beans

Red Beans

Rice Milk

Soy Beans

Soy Milk

White Beans

ACIDIFYING DAIRY

Butter

Cheese

Cheese, Processed

Ice Cream

Ice Milk

ACIDIFYING NUTS & BUTTERS

Cashews

Legumes

Peanut Butter

Peanuts

Pecans

Tahini

Walnuts

ACIDIFYING ANIMAL PROTEIN

Bacon

Beef

Carp

Clams

Cod

Corned Beef

Fish

Haddock

Lamb

Lobster

Mussels

Organ Meats

Oyster

Pike

Pork

Rabbit

Salmon

Sardines

Sausage

Scallops

Shellfish

Shrimp

Tuna

Turkey

Veal

Venison

ACIDIFYING FATS & OILS

Avacado Oil

Butter

Canola Oil

Corn Oil

Flax Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

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Should You Use Gundry Vital Reds? An Objective, SALES-FREE Review (New in 2018)

[Last Updated 27th September, 2018]

Gundry MD Vital Reds is a popular all-natural supplement packed with antioxidant-rich fruits, “fat-burning” herbs and probiotics.

It’s said to boost energy, improve digestion and make your skin glow—but it comes at a hefty price. So, is it worth it?

This article explores what Vital Reds is, the research behind it, what it claims to do and if it can actually help you.

What is Gundry MD Vital Reds?

Vital Reds by Gundry MD is a powdered dietary supplement that contains a mix of polyphenol-rich fruits, vitamins, minerals, herbs and probiotics.

The product is touted as “100% natural and safe” and helpful in improving energy levels, digestion and skin health.

Creator Dr. Steven Gundry recommends mixing a small scoop of the berry-flavored mix with water or any other beverage once a day.

Summary: Created by Dr. Steven Gundry, Vital Reds is a powdered dietary supplement that contains a mix of polyphenol-rich fruits, vitamins, minerals, herbs and probiotics.

Who is Dr. Gundry?

Dr. Gundry is a former cardiac surgeon, author of books including The Plant Paradox, and founder of Gundry MD, a health website and store selling supplements and skincare products.

He also holds patents on surgical and medical devices for heart surgery.

Gundry prides himself on taking a “radical departure from the traditional dietary ‘wisdom.’”

His focus is on promoting a healthy lifestyle through a natural diet centered on cultivating good bacteria in the gut. Supplements are also a big part of his protocol.

Along with Vital Reds, his product line includes prebiotics, probiotics and herb, vitamin and amino acid blends for liver support, heart defense, mood boosts and more.

Summary: Dr. Gundry is a former cardiac surgeon now focused on improving health through diet and nutrition. He’s the founder of Gundry MD, a health website and store selling his own supplements and skincare products.

Vital Reds Ingredients

Vital Reds contains over 50 total ingredients, 34 of them “polyphenol-rich superfruits with natural fat-burning ingredients and probiotics.”

It’s made up of four proprietary blends:

Polyphenol Blend, 1,760 mg: 34 superfruits to boost energy: Carrot, organic apple peel, grape skin extract, grape seed extract, aronia berry extract, organic flax seed, mulberry fruit, European black currant fruit extract, apple, organic beet root, cranberry fruit extract, mango, papaya, acai fruit extract, strawberry, blueberry fruit concentrate, pomegranate, blackberry, acerola fruit extract, apple pectin, red raspberry, pineapple, orange, cantaloupe, grape, watermelon, grapefruit, plum, pear, lemon, lime, cherry, peach and berberine hydrochloride.

Metabolic-Enhancing Blend, 356 mg: 7 thermogenic ingredients to stimulate fat-burning – Cinnamon bark 5:1 extract, ginger root, green tea leaf extract, white tea leaf extract, turmeric rhizome extract, bitter melon fruit extract and black pepper fruit.

Digestive Support Blend, 3 billion CFU: 4 strains of probiotics to reduce gas and bloating – Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis and L. reuteri.

Vitamin & Mineral Blend: 8 forms of Vitamin B and other minerals – Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, biotin, pantothenic acid, selenium and chromium.

Vital Reds is soy-free, sugar-free, artificial sweetener-free and lectin-free.

Where to Buy Vital Reds

Vital Reds are available on the Gundry MD website, along with Amazon, starting at these prices:

1 Jar (30-day supply): $69.95

3 Jars (90-day supply): $199.36

6 Jars (180-day supply): $377.73

The website also offers a 90-day money back guarantee. However, several unhappy customers online have reported difficulties getting their refund.

Summary: Vital Reds contains over 50 total ingredients, including polyphenol-rich superfruits, “fat-burning” herbs and extracts, probiotics and a select mix of Vitamin B and other minerals. It can be purchased on the Gundry MD website or through Amazon.

What are Polyphenols?

Vital Reds’ main selling point is its impressive concentration of fruits and vegetables rich in polyphenols.

Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds in many fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and even cacao.

It’s what gives berries and other plants their vibrant color. More importantly, polyphenols display potent antioxidant activity and have been linked to potential health benefits including:

improved digestion

weight loss and management

diabetes treatment

protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease and other chronic conditions (1).

Health benefits of polyphenols (1).

Dr. Gundry also claims they are “natural energy boosters,” though there’s no evidence to back this up.

While research has found that polyphenols could offer positive effects, it’s also shown several limitations.

Many studies have used doses higher than those contained in the typical human diet, while others have shown conflicting results, especially between animal experiments and human intervention studies (2).

At this point, it’s uncertain how much of specific polyphenols should be consumed for maximum benefit for the general population. There are also thousands of different polyphenols, making it even harder to test how each responds in the human body.

In general, polyphenols tend to work with other nutrients within the foods they are contained in. This means its best to consume polyphenols in food, in their natural state.

For example, those in certain foods can slow down the rate of carbohydrate digestion to help lower glucose spikes (3).

The bioavailability of polyphenols (how much your body can actually absorb and use) is also difficult to determine. Several factors can affect this from the state of the environment that the plant was grown in to an individual’s own age, genetics and gut health (4).

Factors which affect polyphenol bioavailability (4).

Summary: Vital Reds’ main selling point is its high amount of polyphenols, which are rich in antioxidants and have been shown to improve digestion and protect against chronic conditions like cancer and cardiovascular disease. However, research on polyphenols has been limited and proven difficult to verify any real benefits in humans.

Vital Reds Benefits

Vital Reds comes with a number of health claims that are “based on scientific research and Vital Reds reviews from real users.”

According to the Gundry MD website, Vital Reds will:

boost energy

better digestion

decrease gas and bloating after meals

promote smoother bowel movements

improve skin health and appearance

give you “the power to start getting your weight under control.”

The website also includes over 2,800 customer reviews, all 3 stars or above, at an average of 4.8 stars. You can submit a review on the website without any proof of purchase.

As of this writing, only the first five reviews, all of which are five stars, are available to see on gundrymd.com. An error occurs when trying to look at the rest.

So, I turned to HighYa, an independent review site, to see what Vital Reds customers are saying. Here are some of the benefits mentioned:

Energy bursts and “youthful” feelings

Glowing skin

Tightening of belly

More regular bowel movements

Reduced bloating and indigestion

Decreased cravings

Reduced inflammation

Lowered blood pressure and cholesterol

Of course, these benefits are all anecdotal. I’ll discuss more customer reviews (including the negative ones) below.

What Does the Research Say?

While the Gundry MD website mentions that their claims are based off scientific research, I can’t seem to find it.

The website does offer citations to studies that show potential health effects for individual ingredients found in Vital Reds, including grape seed extract, bitter melon, green tea and probiotics.

But these are all based off select ingredients, not Vital Reds’ proprietary combination. No research has been done specifically on Vital Reds.

Summary: The Gundry MD website states that Vital Reds can boost energy, better digestion and improve skin health. However, no research has been done on the product to back up any of these claims.

Vital Reds Side Effects

Gundry MD states that Vital Reds are 100% safe.

However, some customers disagree. Here are some side effects mentioned in a few reviews online:

Increased gas and bloating

Headaches

Nausea

Raised blood pressure

Decrease in mood

Fatigue

It’s also important to note that some ingredients in Vital Reds contain caffeine, a stimulant some people may be sensitive to.

Overall, it’s hard to determine what sort of long-term effects could occur from taking this supplement.

In fact, some scientists believe that high doses of polyphenol-rich dietary supplements could lead to adverse pro-oxidative (vs. antioxidative) effects. It could also have carcinogenic effects, prevent iron absorption and negatively interact with medications (5).

Summary: Though touted as 100% safe, Vital Reds have caused some side effects in certain customers who have noted increased gas, headaches, nausea and fatigue after taking the product. Researchers also believe high doses of polyphenol-rich supplements like Vital Reds could cause adverse pro-oxidative and carcinogenic effects.

Vital Reds Reviews

There are various review sites where customers have reported their experience with Vital Reds; overall, reviews are mixed.

As mentioned above, the Gundry MD website has almost 3,000 reviews, all with ratings above 3 stars, with an average of 4.8 stars.

Meanwhile, Amazon.com has over 350 reviews with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, and HighYa has over 1,250 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

Positive reviews mention the great taste, as well as noticeable improvements in energy, sleep, digestion, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, skin health and weight management. Here are some examples:

“Both my energy level and mood swings have improved. It is well worth investing in this product to feel good and stay healthy. No more mid-afternoon energy slumps…”

“I have no more digestive problems and have a regular bowel movement with no strain at all up to three times a day. My blood pressure is down and so is my cholesterol … I no longer have shortness of breath climbing the stairs and feel the sustaining energy all day long.”

“I recently went to the doctors and my blood pressure was the lowest it has been in the last few years. I love the energy it gives me and helps me get through the morning. I’m a firm believer. I absolutely love the taste. Thank you for the opportunity to try the product.”

Negative reviews complain of the price, side effects, poor customer service or lack of any results. Here are some examples:

“Replaced my morning cup of coffee for Vital Reds. No burst of energy, no increased metabolism, no dramatic results after 2 or 3 weeks.”

“This product didn’t work. I took it for a month as instructed. In addition they guarantee your money back but that’s a lie. The company has failed to give me a refund despite my many requests. Please avoid this product.”

“The taste is pleasant but within 30 minutes of drinking it, I noticed it gave me sharp headaches that lasted for hours and zapped my energy… The company promises an easy return policy. Not really.”

Summary: Online customer reviews of Vital Reds are mixed. The Gundry MD website contains no negative reviews (out of nearly 3,000 of them). Happy customers state positive effects from the product, including improvements in energy, digestion, skin health and weight management. Unhappy customers complain of the high price and lack of results.

Is Vital Reds a Scam?

While no ingredient in Vital Reds is harmful and customers may experience some benefits, the product and the way it’s marketed does show all the tell-tale signs of a scam.

Similar to other “all-natural” supplements like SeroVital, Vital Reds is expensive and is sold under several loose and unsupported claims.

There’s also a big red flag: Out of nearly 3,000 reviews on the Gundry MD website (most of which can not be seen), there are no 1- or 2-star ratings.

There’s also no research that’s been done on Vital Reds. The only way to look at its possible effectiveness is to look into studies done on the individual ingredients within the product.

Vital Reds’ main selling point is its rich polyphenol content. However, research on polyphenols has been limited and proven difficult to verify any real benefits in humans.

The long-term effects of taking the product is also unknown, and could potentially cause adverse side effects.

Overall, most scientists agree that polyphenols tend to work best in their natural state, in food with other synergistic nutrients.

So, while you could drop $70 for a 30-day supply (that’s about $2.33 per day) and take your chance on Vital Reds, you’ll likely be better off (and far more satisfied) loading up your diet with a wide, colorful range of nutrient-rich whole foods.

Source: https://www.dietvsdisease.org/gundry-vital-reds-review/

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About 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in their lives and other than skin cancer, it is the most common cancer in men. Because of this, we felt that writing a list of foods that are good for prostate health.

Here is Samir Becic‘s and Health Fitness Revolution‘s list of Top 10 Foods for Prostate Health:

Selenium Rich Foods:

Fish

Shell fish

Brazil Nuts

Garlic

Selenium rich food is not only known to have antioxidant properties that help protect cells from damage. There have been studies that selenium has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Even though selenium has been shown to reduce prostate cancer, it can be harmful when you have too much or too little selenium in your diet. You can get selenium from foods like Brazil nuts, walnuts, and from fresh and salt-water fish. You can also get selenium from beef and poultry.

Lycopene Rich Foods:

Fruit and Veggies that are red

Olive oil

Avocado

Watermelon

Lycopene is another antioxidant in foods that has been shown to help reduce the risk of prostate cancer by blocking the action of the free cells from mutating. Lycopene is what gives fruit and vegetables their color. Fruits and vegetables that have large amounts of lycopene are foods like tomatoes, watermelon, and grapefruit. Besides reducing the risk of prostate cancer, foods rich in lycopene have also been shown to help reduce lung and stomach cancer as well. In several studies, Lycopene has been shown to be more effective when the item is cooked rather than when you consume it raw.

Cruciferous Vegetables:

Broccoli

Cabbage

Beats

Artichokes

Cruciferous vegetables are still vegetables, they’re just in a different category of vegetables and include broccoli, brussels sprouts, and many more. Cruciferous vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamin c, folate, calcium, beta-carotene, and vitamin B6. During digestion this glucosinolate in the plant is broken down to form active compounds that have been shown to have anticancer effects. This group of vegetables has been show to help prevent cancer in many other organs as well by protecting cells from DNA damage that may occur because of carcinogens. They also have antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effect as well.

Polyphenols

Soy

Red wine

Pomegranates

Cranberries

Apples

Polyphenols can be found in many different types of foods like green tea, apples, blueberries, fruit, and vegetables. They have a number of health benefits like protecting against common health problems by creating a barrier in the body’s cells and chemicals against free radicals, which are atoms that contribute to tissue damage in the body that can cause mutant cells to arise. Polyphenols can also block the action of enzymes that cancerous cells need for growth. Besides being able to block the growth of cancerous cells, polyphenols have also been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Ginger

Onions

Berries

Pumpkin seeds

Inflammation is needed in the body to fight pathogens, but chronic inflammation causes major problems in the body to occur. Taking in foods that have anti-inflammatory effects can benefit you by reducing and controlling the amount of inflammation that occurs in your body. It can also help regulate the cells that are designated to respond to inflammation in the body. By being able to regulate the cells, the cells are less likely to spin out of control and become cancerous cells.

Green Tea

Green Tea has been shown to have a protective effect against cardiovascular disease and other forms of cancer. When comparing different teas like green tea vs. black tea, researchers saw an inverse correlation between green tea and the risk of prostate cancer and in black tea they saw no benefit. This is because green tea contains catechins, which are antioxidants that can help fight and prevent cell damage in addition to helping prevent the older cells from mutating during the stages of growth. This green drink also aids in improving blood flow, diabetes, and improving your metabolism. To read our article on the benefits of green tea, please click here.

Limited consumption of Red Meat

We all need meat in our diet but the consumption of red meat has been increasing in Americans’ diets which is also increasing the risk of colorectal and prostate cancer. It is recommended that one should eat no more than 18 ounces of cooked red meat per week. Besides limiting red meat, avoid consuming processed meat like hot dogs, sausages, bacon, and ham. It is important to avoid processed meat because by smoking, curing, or adding preservatives to the meat, carcinogens can be formed and can damage the cells that can turn cancerous.

Whole Grains

Whole grain foods have been shown to have a numerous health benefits because they contain so many nutrients, such as protein, fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals like iron, zinc, copper, and magnesium. These nutrients are required by the body to function and help protect our cells from damage that can lead to cancer. Researchers have found that a diet rich in whole grains has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some form of cancers. Besides reducing the risk of diseases whole grain foods has also been known to help you maintain a healthy weight and stay full longer! Some of the most popular foods that you can find with whole grains in them are whole wheat bread, quinoa, oatmeal, oats, and brown rice. Beware though! You want to eat products that say WHOLE grain or WHOLE wheat! Products that contain words like multi-grains or seven-grain do not include all the nutrients that whole grains and wheat offer. Read our article about whole grains here.

Nuts

Eating nuts like walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts are beneficial to the health for many reasons because they have been shown to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels; reduce the risk of heart disease, and of cancer. A High level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is one of the primary causes of heart disease. Nuts contain nutrients like unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and vitamin E, which help reduce the amount of plaque build in the arteries which will allow cells to flow correctly in the arteries. Plaque build up can prevent this from happening cause the cells to malfunction in a way that it can mutate into a cancerous cell. Research suggests that Brazil nuts reduce the risk of prostate cancer because they are high in the mineral selenium.

HealthY Fats

Not all fats are bad for you; there are some good fats. However most of the fat that is consume by society today tends to be the bad fats like trans and saturated fats which increase the risk for certain diseases. The good fats that you want to eat are the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Monounsaturated fats can be found in olives, peanuts, canola oils, avocados, and some nuts like hazelnuts, almonds, and pecans. Polyunsaturated fats are found in sunflowers, corn, soybean, nuts like walnuts, flax seeds and fish. Omega- 3 fats is a type of polyunsaturated fat that must come from the diet because the body cannot produce it on it’s own. It is important to cut out the bad fat and eat the healthfy fats because the bad fats have been linked to the increase of prostate cancer.

Extra Health Fitness Revolution Tips:

Cut down on salt

Cutting down on salt is a biggie. Over excessive amounts of salts can cause high blood pressure and hypertension. A modern day problem is that most Americans are eating out for most of their meals, and are full of sodium and cooked from frozen with preservatives. You want to choose foods that are low in sodium. The increase of salt can lead to the onset of many diseases that can affect the cells in your body causing them to become cancerous.

Watch portion sizes and variety of foods in diet

It is important to watch portion sizes of meals today because society is constantly over eating. Too much or too little of a certain foods can be harmful to your body. While eating healthy is not always the easiest thing to do, there are many ways to make eating healthy a lifestyle change by spicing up your healthy diet by keeping a variety of foods in it.

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Here is Samir Becic‘s and Health Fitness Revolution‘s list of Top 10 Foods for Prostate Health:

Selenium Rich Foods:

Fish

Shell fish

Brazil Nuts

Garlic

Lycopene Rich Foods:

Fruit and Veggies that are red

Olive oil

Avocado

Watermelon

Cruciferous Vegetables:

Broccoli

Cabbage

Beats

Artichokes

Polyphenols

Soy

Red wine

Pomegranates

Cranberries

Apples

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Ginger

Onions

Berries

Pumpkin seeds

Green Tea

Limited consumption of Red Meat

Whole Grains

Nuts

HealthY Fats

Extra Health Fitness Revolution Tips:

Cut down on salt

Watch portion sizes and variety of foods in diet

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How to know the benefits of juicing?

Take your first steps towards a lifetime journey of successful juicing. Learn how to juice, what to juice and when to juice, along with loads of tips from expert Sara Ding.

This page will introduce you to fresh fruit and vegetable juicing—how to juice, what to juice, when to juice, along with loads of expert tips from juicing expert, Sara Ding.

Once you have mastered the basics outlined in this beginner’s guide to juicing, you will be ready for more advanced techniques such as juice fasting and juicing by ailments.

What is Juicing?

Juicing is the process of extracting juice from fruit, vegetables or tubers. The juice can be extracted using any one of a growing number of juicing machines including hand juicers, masticating juicers, twin juicers, hydraulic press juicers or centrifugal juicers. The resultant nutrient-rich liquid is usually consumed immediately after juicing to maximize the health benefits. What Is The Best Juice For Glowing Skin https://www.juicingpoint.com/what-is-the-best-juice-for-glowing-skin-recipe-tips-for-best-result

What Are The Benefits Of Juicing?

Although fresh juice contains the same nutrients as the original fruit and vegetables, the juicing process removes fibers making the juice more concentrated, and so easier to digest and easier to absorb into the bloodstream. Consequently juicing is a more effective way to absorb high concentrations of nutrients (vitamins, minerals and enzymes) from fruit and vegetables into the body.

Why Do We Juice Instead Of Eating The Whole Fruit?

The main benefits of juicing are: • Juicing allows for quicker digestion and an improved rate of absorption of nutrients into the body. • Juicing leads to better detoxification and improved health. The increased absorption of nutrients will have two general effects on the body: more nutrients will get to your cells and tissues, and the body will be better able to detoxify. The list of potential knock-on benefits to your health is endless and can range from better hair skin to clearing up of long term illness. • Juicing gives your stomach and intestines a rest as it removes hard to digest fibers. • Fruit and vegetables can be combined to make super juices whereby one component compliments the other. In this way, juices can be created with the ideal nutrient combinations for treating specific ailments. Find out about juicing by ailment. • By using strong flavors such as orange or lemon to disguise the taste of other ingredients, juicing can be a great way to get kids to eat their greens or any other vegetables that they will not eat in isolation. Some of my favorite juice combos are lime with papaya, and Banana with ginger – perhaps not everyones taste in hwne eaten in isolation, but delicious as a mix. Can You Mix Fruits and Vegetables When Juicing https://www.juicingpoint.com/can-you-mix-fruits-and-vegetables-when-juicing

Juicing Vs Blending–What’s The Difference And Which Is More Beneficial?

When you blend, the whole of the fruit or vegetable including the pulp (fiber) goes into the drink. Body energy and enzymes are expended when digesting the pulp. Consequently, it takes more effort for nutrients to be absorbed and less nutrients are being assimilated. This means healing is slower, compared to juicing.

Juicing on the other hand removes the tough fiber, making the resultant drink quicker and easier for the body to absorb. Though juice will obviously lack roughage, which is aids later stages of digestion. Whether you juice of blend depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Here is my full juicing versus blending discussion.

Manual, Masticating, Twin Gear, Centrifugal and Hydraulic Press juicers–There Are So Many Types Of Juicer–Which Is Best For Me? Choosing the right juicer for you is an important choice, and depends on your level of juicing experience, how often your will juice, and even your health objectives/ what you want to achieve.

My guide to buying your juicer will help you understand exactly which juicing machine is best for you.

Your Ultimate Guide To Juicing

10 Important Things to Know When You Start Juicing

# 1: Assess Your Current Health

Drinking fruit juice causes a rapid rise in blood sugar. In a healthy person, fresh fruit juices would not pose a problem as the sugars in fruits are easily assimilated and digested. If you are a generally healthy person eating a good balanced diet, you’ll never get diabetes from drinking juices. best masticating juicer under $200 https://www.juicingpoint.com/best-masticating-juicer-for-all-requirements-and-budget

Children or people do not become obese from drinking fruit juices. Obesity and diabetes are caused by faulty diets that lead to faulty organs, not because of fruit juices.

However, if you are even borderline diabetic or suffering from Candidiasis, or are prone to suffer from thrush, please refrain from consuming fruit juices. But, know that you’re diabetic because of your faulty diet. If you want to reverse your condition, begin to eliminate these harmful foods from your diet, then come back to juicing. Opt for vegetable juices.

If you suspect that you may have a yeast infection in the digestive tract, have low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia), or if you put on weight easily please check with your doctor before you embark on a juicing diet.

In these cases, done correctly, vegetable juicing would not be a problem and may improve your blood and health condition. Here are loads of delicious green juice combinations to take inspiration from. Well, I hear you … some of you don’t like to eat your greens but it’s really not that bad.

# 2: What To Expect When You Begin Juicing—The Healing Process When you start juicing, you are consuming superior quality foods–nutrient-rich fresh fruits and vegetables. Your body will get to work eliminating inferior tissues and toxins; and start to build newer, healthier tissues.

For example, when you stop taking your daily stimulant “fix” such as coffee, tea or chocolate; headaches or migraines may occur. This is part of a normal cleansing and regeneration process. Your intelligent body discards toxins like caffeine or theobromine from your body tissues and transports them out of the body via the bloodstream. Your liver and kidneys work overdrive to remove the toxins from the blood. The temporary increased toxin levels in the blood may cause side effects such as headache, joint pain or weakening of a limb. You may also experience slower heart rate which your mind may translate as lethargy, or lower energy levels.

When you encounter these symptoms, do not give up. Your body is going through a cleansing and regeneration process, which may take 7-14 days, depending on the toxicity level in your body. Take this period to rest as your body recuperates and prepares for better health ahead. Remember, your success starts here—you are on the way to a healthier and new you.

Find out more about the body’s healing and detoxification process.

# 3: When Is The Best Time Of Day To Drink Fresh Juices?

The best time to drink fresh juices is on an empty stomach—at least half an hour before a meal. This is when your stomach hungers for food and would absorb anything you consume.

When you drink a healthy, nutritious juice, your body quickly absorbs all that you consume, wasting nothing. Likewise, when you eat something harmful on an empty stomach, it is also quickly absorbed. So choose wisely.

As a general rule, drink fruit juices mostly in the morning as they provide the complex carbohydrates to fuel energy. For the later part of the day, drink juices that are less sweet, like partial or full green juices.

Add citrus to aid digestion

You may have been told not to eat a citrus fruit or drink its juice on an empty stomach in the morning, because of its acidity. Not to worry, although citrus fruits taste acidic, they’re really alkaline-forming foods. I suggest you try a little bit and see if it does give you any problem. Once your stomach is conditioned to drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juices, you shouldn’t have problem taking citrus juices. In fact, I feel that the optimum absorption of the vitamin C does wonders to my skin! What Juice Can I Drink If I Have Diabetes https://www.juicingpoint.com/what-juice-can-i-drink-if-i-have-diabetes-7-diabetic-juice-recipes-included

# 4: What To Juice

Step 1: Start with the fruits you enjoy eating. Use common produce which are mild on the taste buds and easier on your stomach—such as carrots, apples, oranges or watermelons.

Step 2: After juicing these a few times, you may feel ready to add something new to your menu. I like to use carrots and green apples as the base for most of my juices and add in other items to improve the taste and nutritional value.

Now you are ready to add vegetables. Vegetable juices may not be palatable to some people in the beginning and take time to get used to: but their health properties are immense.

Here are some helpful tips to make great tasting green juices. On days that I’m feeling lazy, I simply juice one carrot, one apple, one tomato and one orange altogether. This provides a synergy of powerful nutrients that keep me at my peak throughout the day, and tastes delicious.

I try to add at least one or two medium-sized beetroot per week in my juicing diet. As beetroot is both a powerful cleanser and a builder of the blood and kidneys, its consumption should be limited to no more than one/day if you’re just starting.

Step 3: The greener the vegetables, the more nutritionally valuable they are, and less palatable. Sticking with carrot and green apples base, add any greens you fancy: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, cucumber, lettuce, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, etc. The more greens you have, you may want to compensate with extra green apple and lemon to taste. By the way, lemon is a superfood that will not only help detox, but also multiplies your nutrients absorption rate by up to 5 times. Juicing lemon with the peel for its bioflavonoids and essential oils that make it a super immunity booster. More about what you should peel or not to peel.

Step 4: You may now start to experiment with all other combinations. Check out these lists of fruit and vegetables and their health benefits. I recommend adding vegetables that are currently in season where you live.

If you have a tight budget, here are some tips on how you can keep juicing even on a budget.

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Winter dehydrates my skin, no matter how oily my skin is. So, I make sure to keep my water balance just the apt way. Beetroot soup blended with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilly, potato, carrot is what keeps me nourished and rejuvenated the whole day during winters.

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• ALKALINE VS ACIDIC 💚 • Virus, bacteria and pathogen love a toxic (Acidic) body but feel the opposite way about a healthy (Alkaline) body. An acidic body environment can greatly upset our internal system and it is the first step towards sickness, illness and disease. Alkaline foods with a pH level of 8.0 or more help to remove unwanted acid and keep a healthy body. • But what is Acidic food? Basically everything you find in typical American diet: • Meat and fish 🥩🍗🐟 Dairy 🥛🧀 Grains 🍝🍚🌽🌾 Soda 🥤 Sugar 🍬🍫 🍰 Alcohol 🍷🍺 Processed food 🍔🍕🌮 • And what is Alkaline food? Easy answer, fruits and veggies: Watermelon 🍉 Cantaloupe 🍈 Mango 🥭 Kiwi 🥝 Grape 🍇 Berries 🍓 Banana 🍌 Pear 🍐 Pineapple 🍍 Cherries 🍒 Peach 🍑 Apple 🍎 Citrus 🍊 🍋 Leafy greens 🥬 Cucumber 🥒 Avocado 🥑 (in moderation) Cauliflower and broccoli 🥦 Carrot 🥕 Potato 🥔 Sweet potato 🍠 Onion 🧅 Garlic 🧄 And many more fruits and veggies...that do not have an emoji 😊 • In a utopian world, a diet based on fruits and veggies would be the perfect diet; and I encourage you to try to eat like that as much as you can. However because our world is far from being perfect, let’s see what we can do to raise your pH level. A good way to incorporate more Alkaline food in your diet is daily fresh juice. Eating 1 whole celery + 1 cucumber + 2 apples + 6/7 leaves of kale + 1/2 pineapple + 1 lemon + 1 lime + 1 piece of ginger at the same time can be challenging. But if you juice all of that you are going to have 50oz of pure heaven that you can just sip away in a few minutes. That’s the juice I make everyday. Good enough for 2/3 people. • Then try do this: For each portion of acidic food you eat, double that portion with alkaline food to balance it out. Then with time simply reduce your portion of acidic food. Trust me, the more alkaline food you eat, the more your body is going to ask for it! (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Up-U2Dg80/?igshid=1jhuy03mu001k

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How to Make Ginger Switchel

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Think of switchel as that refreshing summer drink you didn't know you needed—there's a reason farmers used to drink it after working in the fields all day. Made with fresh ginger, vinegar, water, and honey, it couldn't be simpler to make!

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Switchels are a simple, non-alcoholic drink with an old history. You can find literary and historical references to this easy, zippy elixir — quenching the thirst of British sailors, Harvard students, and farmers — as early as the 17th century.

These days, switchel has seen a bit of a revival!

WHAT IS A SWITCHEL?

Switchel is a Colonial-era drink comprised of ginger, vinegar, water, and molasses—ingredients from different Caribbean islands brought together as American imports. Over time, home cooks replaced the molasses with other sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, or sorghum depending upon where they lived.

Switchels are often referred to as Haymakers Punch because it was made in large batches and used to replenish parched farmers after working in the hot sun all day. Think of it as the original Gatorade, only with a refreshing pucker from the vinegar, a spicy kick from the ginger, and a bit of sweetness to balance it all out.

SWITCHELS VS. SHRUBS

Shrubs, another historic vinegar-based drink that appears throughout the world, are similar to a switchel, but not identical. Shrubs are made with fruit; switchel is made with ginger.

That’s the only real difference, but because the drinks are nearly identical, sometimes you will see shrub and switchel used interchangeably.

HOW TO MAKE A GINGER SWITCHEL

My preferred recipe for ginger switchel has a strong ginger element, a sour pucker from the apple cider vinegar, and a subtle sweetness from honey. Just mix with hot water, refrigerate, and it’s ready!

Use fresh ginger, peeled and sliced. I don’t recommend using ground ginger—it won’t dissolve, and it will leave a gritty feel in your mouth.

HOW TO SERVE SWITCHEL

I like to drink this switchel on its own, but sometimes soften it with carbonated or still water. You can also use it to add interest to cocktails, lemonade, or iced tea.

Make a batch and think of it as a concentrate—use it as a mixer for endless flavor combinations.

MAKE THIS RECIPE YOUR OWN

The best part of switchel is that it is easy to adapt to your personal tastes. If you want more of a ginger kick, then boil the ginger in water or vinegar, as I do in this recipe. If you want more of a subtle ginger flavor, then don’t bother boiling water and let it infuse gently on the counter. If you want more of a sour taste, add more vinegar. Up the sweetness? Increase the honey.

MORE REFRESHING SUMMER DRINKS!

Cucumber Mint “Shrub” Soda

Perfect Lemonade

Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca

Homemade Sassafrass Root Beer

Old Fashioned Pink Lemonade

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How to Make Ginger Switchel

Prep time: 15 minutes

Steep time: Up to 4 days

Yield: 3 cups

This recipe can serve about 3 people undiluted or many more if you mix it with sparkling water. Feel free to double or even triple the recipe. Keep it in a lidded container in your refrigerator to sip on all week. Switchel will keep safely in the fridge for at least a week.

Ingredients

2- to 3-inch piece fresh ginger

2 1/4 cups water

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons honey

Sparkling or still water to finish

Special equipment:

Quart-sized glass canning jar, or other similarly sized container

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1 Prep the ginger: Use the side of a spoon to scrape the skin off the ginger. Cut the ginger into slices. You should have about 1/4 cup of sliced ginger.

2 Infuse the ginger: In a medium saucepan. bring the ginger and 2 1/4 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Let sit for 10 minutes.

For a gentler, less-spicy switchel, don't boil the water; combine the water and ginger in a jar and let them infuse gently on the counter for a few hours.

3 Combine the ingredients: In a quart-sized glass canning jar or other lidded glass container, combine the honey and vinegar. Add the ginger and water. Cover with a lid and shake to combine the ingredients.

4 Refrigerate: Cover the jar and transfer to the fridge. Drink once cold or let the ginger infuse for up to 4 days, at which point you can strain out the ginger. The longer the ginger infuses, the stronger the flavor will become. The prepared switchel will keep for seven days in the refrigerator.

5 Serve: Pour the switchel into a glass filled with ice. Drink it straight (which will be more concentrated and spicy), or top with still or sparkling water to dilute and soften the flavor. Stir and enjoy.

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Summer Miller is a freelance writer, recipe developer and author based in Nebraska. Her work has appeared in Bon Appetit, Eating Well, Grit, SAVEUR, and Every Day with Rachael Ray, among others. Her first book is New Prairie Kitchen (Agate Publishing, 2015).