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Apple cider vinegar is very healthy: Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

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Apple cider vinegar is an ancient home remedy for preventing and treating various diseases. Not only is it said to affect blood sugar levels positively, but drinking apple cider vinegar daily is also said to strengthen the immune system. Thanks to its antibacterial effect, it is also used to treat cystitis. But how healthy is apple cider vinegar, and what are the side effects? We explain what apple cider vinegar is and present the recipe for the drink. Healthy effects of apple cider vinegar If you drink apple cider vinegar every day, you can help supply your body with vitamins, trace elements, and minerals. Vinegar is also said to wake you up, strengthen the immune system and help fight headaches and asthma. Additionally, apple cider vinegar is a remedy for healthy skin, hair, and nails. Apple cider vinegar is also said to have many other healthy effects. However, these are usually not scientifically proven: It is said to lower blood sugar levels and may support diabetes treatment. It ...

Asparagus: Benefits, Processing, Cooking, Storing - Tips

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  Buying, cooking and frying asparagus: tips and recipes Hardly any other vegetable is as popular as asparagus in Germany. During the short season it is available in a wide range of colors, varieties and commercial qualities. Tips for preparation and recipes. Harvest time largely determines whether the asparagus appears green, white, or slightly purple. White asparagus, especially mild tasting, is very mild because it grows on earthen walls underground, protected from sunlight. It is stung as soon as the earth's surface rises slightly and before it is exposed to sunlight. Connoisseurs of purple asparagus appreciate it for its subtle, slightly strong taste. He was stung when he penetrated the surface of the earth. Green asparagus grows without soil walls and is mostly above ground. Sunlight causes the plant to begin photosynthesis and the asparagus turns green. The spears are thinner and have a stronger flavor than white asparagus. How to recognize fresh asparagus? Consu...

Pick your own strawberries, store them properly, and recognize their ripeness

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  Bright red and fragrant: strawberries are healthy, delicious and in season again. If you want to enjoy the full aroma, you should buy regional products or pick the fruit yourself. Tips and recipes. In sweet or savory dishes, as jam or just plain - strawberries are one of the favorite fruits of Germans. Strawberries have been popular for a long time: our ancestors already knew about wild strawberries. The first finds date back to the Stone Age. In ancient times, Roman poets such as Ovid, Virgil, and Pliny praised the aromatic qualities of the small fruit. They called it "frega" or "fregum", derived from the Latin "fragare" (to kiss). Know ripeness, freshness and quality when purchasing Because strawberries do not ripen, consumers should ensure when purchasing that all berries are evenly red, shiny, and plump. Overripe fruit or bruised strawberries will quickly spoil. Other signs of freshness include short green stems and consistent green sepals w...

Benefits of eating cherries

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Cherries: Healthy fruit for sweet and savory dishes Cherries are very healthy and not only do they taste delicious, but they can also be easily made into cakes, desserts or sauces. Tips on removing seeds, preserving, thickening and recipes. Summer is a fun time. The aromatic fruit is sold fresh from around June to the end of August. Cherries are available in hundreds of varieties. A basic distinction is made between sweet and sour cherries. There are two types of sweet cherries – hard-fleshed cartilaginous cherries, also known as button cherries, and soft-fleshed heart cherries. Both taste best fresh, straight from the tree. The first pink varieties hit the market in late May, followed by the dark red varieties in July. Sour cherries, on the other hand, taste, as the name suggests, slightly sour and are ideal for baking, jam or compote. The most famous sour cherry variety is the dark red morello cherry. Buy cherries from the garden or pick them yourself In Germany, cherries g...

Facts about coconut oil - all the pros and cons

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Is coconut oil really the miracle cure we once thought, or should we reduce its use? Here is a list of all the advantages and disadvantages of coconut oil. Coconut oil is one of those miracle products that is highly praised and said to be good for everything - both in the kitchen and on the skin. But what is actually behind this claim? On social networks, coconut oil (like avocado) is traded as a natural oil. In accordance with the motto: "What is natural can only be good". On Pinterest we can see the various uses of coconut oil: as a moisturizer for dry skin, to fight unsightly dandruff and even to whiten teeth. However, few people know that coconut oil consists of 90% saturated fatty acids. Yes, you have read correctly. Saturated fat, haven't we been told it's bad for us? It's a little more complicated, but don't worry, we'll make it easier! Coconut oil: good or bad? Saturated fatty acids are considered dangerous because they increase 'bad' chole...

Walnuts: 8 Reasons to Snack on Them More Often! Benefit For healthy!

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Good as a delicious snack between meals or as a main dish at lunch and dinner. Walnuts not only give a special sensation to food, but are also beneficial for our body. Find out here what this little nut has in its health repertoire and how it can help us lose or maintain weight. The ancient Romans valued walnuts as a miracle medicine and believed that they could cure diseases and improve brain performance. Now modern science has proven this to be true: research shows that walnuts have many health benefits. EAT SMARTER presents the most important facts about crunchy brain foods and explains why walnuts are so healthy. 1. Full of antioxidants Antioxidants that ward off free radicals in our body (for example those caused by stress or cigarette smoke), are contained in walnuts in large quantities, thereby protecting us from various diseases. According to research, these protective substances come from vitamin E and melatonin (a hormone) from popular nuts.  In addition, the anti-oxidati...

Macadamia: Queen of Nuts, and its health benefits

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Macadamia comes from Australia. Noble nuts contain unsaturated fatty acids and are healthy when eaten in moderation. Ingredients: Vitamins and lots of fat Macadamia nuts are very high in fat and contain a lot of calories. Most of these fatty acids are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are quite beneficial for health. Other ingredients include vitamins of group B. They play a role in various metabolic processes. Vitamin E from nuts protects cells. The body needs calcium to build and maintain bones. Iron from macadamia is important for transporting oxygen in the body. Nutrition Origin: Aboriginal Bean Macadamia nuts, also known as Queensland nuts, originate from the Australian rainforest. Here, Aboriginal tribes have used nuts as a food source. The tree is named after scientist John Macadam (1827–1865). Botany: Trees with demands Macadamia nuts are among the most expensive nuts in the world. Trees are very demanding on the environment and difficult to grow. The nuts ...