The best soups are made with a blending of many flavors. Don't be
afraid of experimenting with them. Where you make one mistake you will
be surprised to find the number of successful varieties you can produce.
If you like a spicy flavor try two or three cloves, or allspice, or bay
leaves. All soups are improved by a dash of onion, unless it is the
white soups, or purées from chicken, veal, fish, etc. In these celery
may be used.
In nothing as well as soups can a cook be economical
of the odds and ends of food left from meals. One of the best cooks I know was
in the habit of saving everything, and announced one day, when her soup
was especially praised, that it contained the crumbs of gingerbread from
her cake box!
Creamed onions left from a dinner, or a little stewed
corn, potatoes mashed, a few baked beans--even a small dish of apple
sauce have often added to the flavor of soup.
Of course, all good meat, gravies, or bones from roast or boiled meats, can be added to your stock pot. A little butter is always needed in tomato soup.
In making stock, use a quart of water for every pound of meat and bone. Cut the meat in pieces, add the bones, place all in the kettle, pour over it the
proper quantity of cold water; let it soak a while on the back of the
range before cooking. Let soup boil slowly, never hard, (an hour for
each pound of meat) strain through a sieve or coarse cloth. Never let
the fat remain on your soup. Let get cold and lift it off, or skim it
off hot.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Friday, October 2, 2009
Detox Benefits of Massage and How To Give A Great Massage
Massage therapy is not just a session for relaxation; it can also aid your body in detoxifying. Detoxification massage helps your body get rid of dietary toxins.
Detoxification massage can greatly support any cleansing program you are on. The key to this type of massage is movement. The rhythmic movements movements of massage help stimulate your body. These irregular and altering applications of pressure gently compress and stretch your muscle tissues.
Massage also enhances your immune system, strengthens the muscles and toughen your connective tissue. A massage therapy session can remove blockages of the circulatory system.
Some people also attest that massage therapy can help them in keeping their mental status at a normal level. If your muscles are relaxed, then your body is likely to detoxify much better.
If you have tried a Swedish massage, then it is pretty much the same thing as a detoxification massage. It normalizes oxygen levels and improves the function of your colon drainage and other organs involved in the detoxification process.
Visit a massage therapist and talk with them on how they can help you with your health improvement program.
To learn more about massage and to learn how to give a great massage and free massage videos check out:
givebestmassageever.com
Detoxification massage can greatly support any cleansing program you are on. The key to this type of massage is movement. The rhythmic movements movements of massage help stimulate your body. These irregular and altering applications of pressure gently compress and stretch your muscle tissues.
Massage also enhances your immune system, strengthens the muscles and toughen your connective tissue. A massage therapy session can remove blockages of the circulatory system.
Some people also attest that massage therapy can help them in keeping their mental status at a normal level. If your muscles are relaxed, then your body is likely to detoxify much better.
If you have tried a Swedish massage, then it is pretty much the same thing as a detoxification massage. It normalizes oxygen levels and improves the function of your colon drainage and other organs involved in the detoxification process.
Visit a massage therapist and talk with them on how they can help you with your health improvement program.
To learn more about massage and to learn how to give a great massage and free massage videos check out:
givebestmassageever.com
Friday, September 11, 2009
The Truth Behind Public Option
By BraveNewFilms:
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich explains what a public option for healthcare coverage really means for working people.
Pass it on to everyone you know.
We can't let the insurance companies decide who gets care and who doesn't.
Check out: http://www.sickforprofit.com for more details about the campaign.
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich explains what a public option for healthcare coverage really means for working people.
Pass it on to everyone you know.
We can't let the insurance companies decide who gets care and who doesn't.
Check out: http://www.sickforprofit.com for more details about the campaign.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Edible Cancer Cures
There is an article on AOL today (by Prevention Magazine) about an M.D. who set out to find a cure for his cancer. He was diagnozed with a brain tumor over 15 years ago and was told by his own doctor (an oncologist) that changing his diet would NOT do him any good.
Read the article here about his journey to finding a cure and how changing his diet DID indeed help him.
This read is a wonderful example of how spices and whole foods are powerful cures.
http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/cancer/food-cures-healing?icid=100214839x1213442557x1200844285
Quote from article:
"I've learned that the anticancer diet is the exact opposite of the typical American meal: mostly colorful vegetables and legumes, plus unsaturated fats (olive, canola, or flaxseed oils), garlic, herbs, and spices. Meat and eggs are optional. Through extensive research, I devised a list of the most promising cancer fighters, along with recommendations on how to make the most of their potential. Include at least one, and preferably two, at every meal, to maximize your protection.
The List given in the article: (read article for more details about each)
Turmeric
Found in curry powder, this spice is the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory available today. It encourages cancer cell death, inhibits tumor growth, and even enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Some research shows that turmeric is most effective in humans when it's mixed with black pepper and dissolved in oil (olive or canola, preferably). In store-bought curry mixes, turmeric represents only 20% of the total, so it's better to obtain ground turmeric directly from a spice shop.
How to Use It: Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with a teaspoon of olive oil and a generous pinch of ground black pepper and add to vegetables, soups, and salad dressings. Use a tablespoon if you already have cancer. If it tastes too bitter for you, add a few drops of honey or agave nectar.
And others:
Ginger
Japanese Green Tea
Sip 2 to 3 cups a day within an hour of brewing. Green tea must be steeped for at least 5 to 8 minutes -- ideally 10 -- to release its catechins, but it loses its beneficial polyphenols after an hour or two.
Pomegranate Juice
Have 8 ounces daily with breakfast.
Brussels Sprouts, Bok Choy, Chinese cabbage, Broccoli, and Cauliflower
Cover and steam briefly or stir-fry rapidly with a little olive oil. Avoid boiling cabbage and broccoli, which destroys their cancer-fighting compounds.
Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, Chives
The active compounds in garlic are released when you crush the clove, and they're much more easily absorbed if they're combined with a small amount of oil. Sauté chopped garlic and onions in a little olive oil, mix with steamed or stir-fried vegetables, and toss with black pepper and turmeric. They can also be consumed raw, mixed in salads, or layered on sandwiches.
(note: I personally have read that it is best to eat these raw.)
Soy Products
Replace conventional milk products with soy milk or soy yogurts for breakfast. Also, use tofu, tempeh, and miso in soups and stir-fries.
Fatty Fish
Have a seafood-based meal two or three times a week. Choose small fish, such as anchovies, small mackerel, and sardines (including canned sardines, provided they are preserved in olive oil and not in sunflower oil, which is too rich in pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats). Small fish contain fewer environmental toxins such as PCBs and mercury. Wild salmon is also a good source of omega-3 fats, and the level of contamination is still acceptable. Choose fresh over frozen whenever possible, because omega-3 content degrades over time.
Oranges, Tangerines, Lemons, and Grapefruit
Sprinkle grated citrus zest (from organic fruits) into salad dressings or breakfast cereals, or steep in tea or hot water. Eat whole fruits out of hand, toss with other fruits in a salad, or use in a salsa to season grilled fish.
Berries
At breakfast, mix fruit with soy milk and multigrain cereals. (The best cereal options combine oats, bran, flaxseed, rye, barley, spelt, and so on.) Frozen berries are just as potent as fresh.
Chocolate
Enjoy about one-fifth of a dark chocolate bar a day guilt free. Milk chocolate isn't a good alternative because dairy cancels out the cancer protection of the polyphenol compounds.
(note: Also check out pure raw chocolate, without the sugar, called cacao)
Read more of the article here:
http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/cancer/food-cures-healing?icid=100214839x1213442557x1200844285
--Stay tuned...
Read the article here about his journey to finding a cure and how changing his diet DID indeed help him.
This read is a wonderful example of how spices and whole foods are powerful cures.
http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/cancer/food-cures-healing?icid=100214839x1213442557x1200844285
Quote from article:
"I've learned that the anticancer diet is the exact opposite of the typical American meal: mostly colorful vegetables and legumes, plus unsaturated fats (olive, canola, or flaxseed oils), garlic, herbs, and spices. Meat and eggs are optional. Through extensive research, I devised a list of the most promising cancer fighters, along with recommendations on how to make the most of their potential. Include at least one, and preferably two, at every meal, to maximize your protection.
The List given in the article: (read article for more details about each)
Turmeric
Found in curry powder, this spice is the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory available today. It encourages cancer cell death, inhibits tumor growth, and even enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Some research shows that turmeric is most effective in humans when it's mixed with black pepper and dissolved in oil (olive or canola, preferably). In store-bought curry mixes, turmeric represents only 20% of the total, so it's better to obtain ground turmeric directly from a spice shop.
How to Use It: Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with a teaspoon of olive oil and a generous pinch of ground black pepper and add to vegetables, soups, and salad dressings. Use a tablespoon if you already have cancer. If it tastes too bitter for you, add a few drops of honey or agave nectar.
And others:
Ginger
Japanese Green Tea
Sip 2 to 3 cups a day within an hour of brewing. Green tea must be steeped for at least 5 to 8 minutes -- ideally 10 -- to release its catechins, but it loses its beneficial polyphenols after an hour or two.
Pomegranate Juice
Have 8 ounces daily with breakfast.
Brussels Sprouts, Bok Choy, Chinese cabbage, Broccoli, and Cauliflower
Cover and steam briefly or stir-fry rapidly with a little olive oil. Avoid boiling cabbage and broccoli, which destroys their cancer-fighting compounds.
Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, Chives
The active compounds in garlic are released when you crush the clove, and they're much more easily absorbed if they're combined with a small amount of oil. Sauté chopped garlic and onions in a little olive oil, mix with steamed or stir-fried vegetables, and toss with black pepper and turmeric. They can also be consumed raw, mixed in salads, or layered on sandwiches.
(note: I personally have read that it is best to eat these raw.)
Soy Products
Replace conventional milk products with soy milk or soy yogurts for breakfast. Also, use tofu, tempeh, and miso in soups and stir-fries.
Fatty Fish
Have a seafood-based meal two or three times a week. Choose small fish, such as anchovies, small mackerel, and sardines (including canned sardines, provided they are preserved in olive oil and not in sunflower oil, which is too rich in pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats). Small fish contain fewer environmental toxins such as PCBs and mercury. Wild salmon is also a good source of omega-3 fats, and the level of contamination is still acceptable. Choose fresh over frozen whenever possible, because omega-3 content degrades over time.
Oranges, Tangerines, Lemons, and Grapefruit
Sprinkle grated citrus zest (from organic fruits) into salad dressings or breakfast cereals, or steep in tea or hot water. Eat whole fruits out of hand, toss with other fruits in a salad, or use in a salsa to season grilled fish.
Berries
At breakfast, mix fruit with soy milk and multigrain cereals. (The best cereal options combine oats, bran, flaxseed, rye, barley, spelt, and so on.) Frozen berries are just as potent as fresh.
Chocolate
Enjoy about one-fifth of a dark chocolate bar a day guilt free. Milk chocolate isn't a good alternative because dairy cancels out the cancer protection of the polyphenol compounds.
(note: Also check out pure raw chocolate, without the sugar, called cacao)
Read more of the article here:
http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/cancer/food-cures-healing?icid=100214839x1213442557x1200844285
--Stay tuned...
Friday, October 31, 2008
Ginger Healing Detox Tea
Ginger Healing Detox Tea recipe from cooking class @ the Aesthetic Acupuncture Clinic in Orlando Fl "Cooking With Turmeric"...
Ingredients:
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
1/2 tsp. powdered turmeric
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
juice of 1/2 lemon
Bring water to a boil, then add powdered herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain tea into a mug. Add maple syrup and lemon, stirring to combine. Drink warm.
Haven't tried it yet, but looks delicious!
-Stay tuned...
Ingredients:
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
1/2 tsp. powdered turmeric
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
juice of 1/2 lemon
Bring water to a boil, then add powdered herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain tea into a mug. Add maple syrup and lemon, stirring to combine. Drink warm.
Haven't tried it yet, but looks delicious!
-Stay tuned...
Friday, February 22, 2008
Apple Cider Vinegar Poll
Forgive the lengthy time that has gone between now and my last post. I have been working on the final pages of a writing project (that I told myself I would finish by the end of this month, 7 days to go!) and have neglected posting the info on the ACV. For now, I wanted to at least go ahead and post the poll, to find out how you and everyone are using ACV for health. To the right is a survey on whether or not you have used ACV and how it worked for you. I have listed various ways in which people use it and also a separate question on whether or not you get benefit.
For now, some great info on ACV can be found here on one of my favorite health sites:
http://earthclinic.com/Remedies/acvinegar.html
Stay tuned....
For now, some great info on ACV can be found here on one of my favorite health sites:
http://earthclinic.com/Remedies/acvinegar.html
Stay tuned....
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Results of Last 2 Polls
I've just taken down the last 2 polls and am recording the results here to keep them on record.
I will be posting another poll tomorrow about the use of apple cider vinegar as a cleanser and another article on ACV. Stay tuned.
Poll 1 (ended January 31, 2008)
How much water do you drink daily? (32 votes)
0 glasses - 2%
1-2 glasses - 11%
3-4 glasses - 29%
5-8 glasses - 38%
9 or more - 17%
Poll 2 (ended January 15, 2008)
Have you tried any of the following diet/detox plans?
The Master Cleanse/Lemonade Diet - 37%
Juice Fasting - 12%
Water Fasting - 18%
Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox - 0%
Spiritual Fasting - 12%
Other Fast - 6%
Other detox - 18%
Never, but want to try - 25%
Never and never will - 0%
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I will be posting another poll tomorrow about the use of apple cider vinegar as a cleanser and another article on ACV. Stay tuned.
Poll 1 (ended January 31, 2008)
How much water do you drink daily? (32 votes)
0 glasses - 2%
1-2 glasses - 11%
3-4 glasses - 29%
5-8 glasses - 38%
9 or more - 17%
Poll 2 (ended January 15, 2008)
Have you tried any of the following diet/detox plans?
The Master Cleanse/Lemonade Diet - 37%
Juice Fasting - 12%
Water Fasting - 18%
Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox - 0%
Spiritual Fasting - 12%
Other Fast - 6%
Other detox - 18%
Never, but want to try - 25%
Never and never will - 0%
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