Archive for the ‘Plants and Herbal Medicine’ Category

The power of the sprouts

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

SproutsSprouted seeds are a complete food, very healthy and can prepare delicious ways. They provide few calories and many nutrients including enzymes.

What are the sprouts
Some people call them babies. They are seeds or grains that have been put to germinate. Al germinate containing proteins are absorbed more easily, form enzymes beneficial to health. Sprouts greens are easy to digest.
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Benefits of green tea for health

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

green tea benefits

When compared with other types of beverages, tea proved more useful. This beverage can prevent or help cure ailments similar to severe influenza kinds of cancer. Type of tea can also be selected according to their respective tastes.

Here are 27 kinds of benefits that green tea is based on research results.
1. Can prevent and reduce high blood pressure
2. Prevent blood sugar levels are high
3. Lower cholesterol
4. Lower the risk of heart disease
5. Reduce the risk of stroke
6. Helps the body fight the virus (such as influenza virus)
7. Can inhibit the decrease in nerve function
8. Improve cognitive function

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Cherimoya

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

cherimoya benefit

Creamy-fleshed fruit that holds various shiny black seeds. His flesh, soft, fragrant, sweet and sour imperceptibly.

The cherimoya fruit is fragile and sensitive to cold, it must be refrigerated. Its maturation is usually achieved in 5 to 6 days of being harvested, but can mature earlier if wrapped in paper and deposits it in a warm place.

The cherimoya is low in fat but is high in minerals and carbohydrates, with considerable water-soluble vitamin content.

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Outbreak of chickpeas

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

chickpeas

Soak in water 12 to 18 hours at a temperature of 18 ° more or less, preferably a dark place. Discard water and rinse 2 to 3 times a day with fresh water. By Day 3 outbreaks having about 5 to 10mm and can be used.

One cup of chickpeas yields 2 to 3 cups of sprouts around. Chick pea sprouts can be eaten as is or seasoned to taste – with a little olive oil and few drops of lemon juice. Instead of lemon juice you can use natural apple cider vinegar.

WARNING: The irradiated chickpea seed – like any other seed radiated – not spring, ie, they are lifeless and also affect health, hence it is better not to prepare dishes with them. The chickpea skinless does not arise, ie is not a vital food.

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