By , on August 27th, 2008
Kale Recipe
Flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that give fruits and vegetables their beautiful colors, may play a part in the prevention of many illnesses such as asthma, heart diease and some type of cancers. Good sources of flavonoids are red and orange peppers (great in stir frys and salads), beets (good in salads if you slice them in matchstick size), raspberries, yellow squashes, dark-green broccoli, kale (see recipe below), bluberries, purple grapes, red wine, cocoa and dark chocolate.
A lot of people don’t find kale appealing. Kale has a bitter taste like mustard greens or raddichio but when you pair it with the nutty taste of sesame it tastes delicious. I have tasted various versions of this recipe and can tell you it is good hot or cold.
Kale with Sesame Seeds (from http://www.epicurious.com/)
2Â cloves garlic
1 bunch kale
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Salt and pepper
Preparation
Wash the kale, leaving it a little wet. Discard the stems and tear the soft leaves into bite-sized pieces. Mince or chop the garlic (your preference).
By admin, on August 27th, 2008
Fennel Seeds – Guide To Herbal Remedies
Fennel seed which is known as natural way to ease mild digestive disorders such as an upset stomach or flatulence has an interesting history. According to Pamela Allardice author of Natural Remedies A-Z, “Greek athletes training for their Olympic games consumed fennel seed to give them strength and to keep their weight under control. Fennel was thought to be a slimming agent, and a possible derivation for its Greek nickname, marathon, is marathron, meaning to grow thinner. Fennel seeds were also used to allay hunger pangs, in much the same way dill seeds were.” You might even say fennel seeds are a weight loss food.
Fennel is a carminative and digestive herb and has been used for centuries to alleviate colic and flatulence. You can chew the seeds or drink fennel tea. Sometimes in Indian or Middle Eastern food markets you can find candied fennel which tastes good (has a slight licorice taste). You can also find fennel seeds in the spice section of your grocery store. You can make your own fennel tea by bruising (use a mortal and pestle) two teaspoons of fennel seeds in one cup boiling water and steep for ten minutes. Drink the tea up to three times a day.
By , on August 10th, 2008
Aluminum Free Deodorant
Research shows conflicting data and even more conflicting results about whether or not aluminum in deodorant causes either cancer or Alzheimer’s. Most research indicate that skin exposure to aluminum is completely safe and that given the way that aluminum reacts with the skin, it is not probable that it can penetrate beyond the most superficial skin layers. But, aluminum is a common skin irritant and research has shown that an abnormal accumulation of aluminum has been found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. So we really can’t say conclusively if our deodorant is a danger to us.We can though use our deodorant more safely. Here are some suggestions that can minimize risk and discomfort:
Don’t use deodorants directly after shaving – applying to deodorant to freshly shaven skin increase the chances that aluminum will penetrate your skin.
Don’t use deodorant on broken or irritated skin.
Minimize use of aluminum deordorants by only using them on days when must have complete protection. On other days use a natural deodorant.
So on the days you won’t be using your regular deodorant what natural deodorant can you use? The People’s Pharmacy recent column suggests Milk of Magnesia as an aluminum free alternative. I think though there are some better options.
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