Artichoke

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ARTICHOKE

Written by Slawomir Gromadzki

WHAT IS ARTICHOKE?

Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is a nutritious and popular, especially in France, vegetable, known to be an excellent source of antioxidants and benefiting especially liver, cardiovascular, stomach and gut health, digestion, blood pressure, and possibly blood sugar levels. The edible part (the artichoke’s heart) contains more nutrients than the leaves [>] although the Polyphenolic compounds are mainly found in the leaves. The make an extract artichoke hearts, leaves, and roots are crushed, and usually combined with a mixture of methanol and water.

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Postbiotics

Postbiotics are byproducts of natural probiotic (good) bacteria fermentation. Postbiotics help growth and survival of good bacteria in the gut, help reduce inflammation, mimic effects of probiotics, kill pathogens, regulate hormone and insulin levels, and boost immunity. They are regarded as a good addition to probiotic supplements. Read more

Does Vitamin C Survive Boiling?

 

Does vitamin C survive boiling?

Yes, it mostly does survive heating. It seems that at 70°C vitamin C is denatured so it should be preserved (heated) below 70°C to reduce the heat damage to a minimum.

I like especially the black current jam and buy it sweetened with sorbitol (erythritol or xylitol are good sweeteners too but not sugar or artificial sweeteners). Read more

What Shall I Feed my Baby?

What Shall I Feed my Baby?

By Barbara O’Neill

Breast is best – God designed the woman’s anatomy with special apparatus for the   function of nourishing her baby. Situated in the perfect area so she can hold and snuggle her little one whilst he is feeding, and a mother’s breasts contain the perfect amount of   nutrition for every stage of baby’s development. The nutrient content of mother’s milk   will change according to baby’s needs, even from week to week. Every mother’s milk is   perfect for her baby. There is no equal. As   baby sucks, hormones are released into the   mother’s blood stream that increases the mothering instincts, thus   helping her to be a   more attentive mother.    Read more

Shocking Probiotic Count of Raw Sauerkraut

Raw home-made sauerkraut was analysed in the lab and it was found that in just a cup of it there were literally about ten trillion probiotic bacteria! That means a half cup of home fermented raw sauerkraut contains more probiotics than a whole bottle of the best and very expensive probiotic supplement! Read more

Great Health Benefits of Beetroot

Great Health Benefits of Beetroot Beetroot (Beta Vulgaris) is a root vegetable that is nutritionally dense in natural iron which helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. Folate (naturally occurring folic acid) in beetroot contributes to normal blood formation and healthy function of the immune system. It also contains magnesium, potassium, vitamins A, B6, C, complex carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants and soluble fibre. Read more

Boost the power of Turmeric by 2000%!

Boost the power of Turmeric by 2000%!

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for thousands of years as a popular spice and natural healing herb in India and throughout Asia. In fact, it is believed that the high intake of Turmeric could be one of the reasons why many elderly citizens of India have been reported to be able to maintain healthy brain functioning at old age.

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Amazing 4 Critical Healing Superfoods

Amazing 4 critical healing superfoods

Super foods contain the highest concentration of nutrients, chlorophyll, phytochemicals, and solar energy in the most easily digestible form available. Read more

Coconut Oil Amazing Health Benefits

Coconut Oil Amazing Health Benefits

Coconut oil is regarded as the highest source of medium chain fatty acids, or triglycerides (MCT’s) which impart a number of health benefits. Read more

Siberian Mixture for Insomnia

Siberian Mixture of garlic and lemon juice fermented for InsomniaI was given this recipe from my Polish colleague who spent some time in Siberia. She said that it is a very effective remedy against insomnia and other sleeping problems. Read more