Friday, 11 March 2016

Sparkling Strawberry Kiwi Sangria


Here’s what you will need:

  • 1 lb strawberries
  • 1 lb kiwis
  • 1 cup light rum
  • 1 bottle white wine (such as sauvignon blanc)
  • 1 bottle sparkling wine, chilled (such as cava)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 oranges
  • A pitcher or other large container

Directions:

Hull the strawberries and cut them in half. Peel the kiwis and cut them into slices.
Combine half of the halved strawberries, the sugar, and the water in a saucepan, and turn the heat up to medium. Bring the mixture to a boil and then let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the strawberries seem like they’re about to fall apart. Let cool for a few minutes, and then, using a mesh sieve, strain the strawberry goodness into a bowl. Use a spoon to press the strawberries up against the mesh so you get every last beautiful drop of strawberry syrup. Place the syrup in the refrigerator to cool a bit.
Combine the kiwi slices and the remaining strawberries in a pitcher, and add the rum, white wine, strawberry syrup, and the juice of three oranges (in a pinch, you could also sub a few splashes of bottled orange juice, or even lemonade, for the fresh orange juice). Give it all a good stir and then pop the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least four hours to let all of the flavors come together.
When you’re ready to serve, add around three-quarters of the chilled sparkling wine to the pitcher. Pour into glasses and spoon in fruit, topping off each glass with a bit of the remaining champagne so it’s nice and bubbly when you hand the glass to a friend.


This Fried Chicken And Egg Rice Bowl Is Totally Perfect On A Dinner Table

Fried Chicken And Egg Rice Bowl


Here’s what you will need:

  • Chicken breast
  • Pepper
  • Egg
  • Salt
  • Panko
  • Flour
  • Oil for deep-frying
  • 1/2 cup of sliced onions
  • 2/3 cup of chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. of sake
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. of soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. of mirin
  • 1/2 Tbsp. of sugar
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • Cooked rice
  • Chopped scallions
  • Shredded nori

Directions:

First, salt and pepper the chicken breast, dredge in flour, then egg and coat in panko. Deep-fry until chicken is done, brown and crispy. Slice and set aside.
In a small pan over medium heat, add onions, stock, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add the sliced fried chicken, pour in the eggs around the chicken. Cover with a lid and cook until eggs are at your desired doneness.
Slide the egg and chicken over cooked rice, garnish with chopped scallions and shredded norri. Enjoy!

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Crock Pot Moms (Shredded Pork ~Thai)

Shredded Pork ~Thai



What u Need ?

2 medium sweet red bell peppers (julienned)4 greens onions (sliced)1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/3 cup teriyaki sauce, low sodium3 tablespoons rice vinegar2 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 3-4lb. pork butt (often called Boston Butt – you could also use a shoulder if you’d like)


Ingredients

Place the peppers in the slow cooker.Place pork butt on peppers, fat side down. Combine garlic, teriyaki sauce, and vinegar in bowl and mix well. Pour liquid over roast. Sprinkle pepper flakes over roast. Cook on LOW for 8 hours (or until tender). Remove meat from heat. Shred meat with two forks. Reserve 2 cups of the cooking liquid in the slow cooker (skim off the fat). Stir peanut butter into the liquid and mix until completely blended. Place the shredded pork back into the slow cooker. Cook on low until heated throughout. Serve over rice or noodles. Use the chopped peanuts and green onions as garnish.

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Chocolate-Covered Mini Olive Oil Cakes

Here’s what you will need:

  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. of finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of olive oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • Melted chocolate
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. of orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp. of whole milk
  • Sugar orange twist for garnish
  • Rosemary leaves for garnish

Directions:

Combine dry ingredients in a  bowl, then set aside. Mix all together wet all ingredients. Slowly add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients until you have a consistent batter.
Oil your mini muffin tin. Spoon enough batter so it’s 1/2 way to the top. Bake at 350°F/170°C for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool to room temperature.
Dip each mini olive oil cakes in melted chocolate, top with a sugar orange twist and a few rosemary leaves. Let the chocolate set, 
then enjoy! ;)
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Friday, 4 March 2016

14 CANCER-CAUSING FOODS YOU SHOULD NEVER PUT IN YOUR MOUTH AGAIN


The American Institute for Cancer states on their website, “Research has shown that most cancers can be prevented. Scientists now estimate that 60 percent to 70 percent of cancers are all preventable through currently available information and simple changes in diet and lifestyle.” With that encouraging statement in mind, this article addresses changes you can make in your day to day dietary lifestyle that will not only improve your health, but help you to avoid toxins that can increase your chance of cancer
BPA lined cans- This ingredient found in hard plastics and resins is used to coat metal cans. Laboratory studies in cells and animals cells have linked BPA to cancer, infertility, diabetes and obesity. Unless a canned item is labelled BPA free, it is likely to contain bisphenol-A (BPA). BPA can also be found in numerous plastic products and dental composites.
Cured and Smoked Foods- Nitrates and nitrites act as preservatives to prevent a food from spoiling, they also add color to meats. When a cooked, nitrites and nitrates change into by-products called N-nitroso compounds, such as nitrosamines and nitrosamides. N-nitroso compounds are associated with an increased risk of cancer.
Farmed Fish- According to Food and Water Watch, farmed fish contain higher levels of chemical pollutants than wild fish, including PCB’s a known carcinogen. Due to overcrowding in fish farms, fish are more susceptible to disease increasing the use of antibiotic use. They are also more susceptible to sea lice, which means they are also treated with pesticides.
GMOs– Sadly GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) have infiltrated our food supply at an alarming rate. GMO foods should be avoiding. Look for GMO free labels on foods. To learn more about GMOS and their health risks go to: http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-education
Grilled Meat- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are produced through certain types of combustion, such as the burning of coal or wood. An additional problem is created when fat from meat drips onto a fire, creating   a flare up and smoke, this allows the PAHs yo affix themselves to the food you’re cooking increasing your risk for carcinogenic exposure.

Hydrogenated Oils- Hydrogenated oils, also known as trans- fats are a man-made product. These oils have a chemical structure that has been altered to prevent the product from going rancid in order to increase their shelf life. The Harvard School of Public Health notes that trans fats promote immune system over-activity and inflammation and are linked to heart disease, stroke and diabetes, among other chronic diseases. In addition to being chemically extracted from their source, chemicals are also used to mask the odor and change the taste of the oil.
Microwave Popcorn– These bags are lined with Perfluoroalkyls, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) to prevent oil from soaking through the packaging. When heated, these chemicals leach into the popcorn; when ingested, they show up as blood contaminants. PFOA has been associated with tumors in animal organs (liver, pancreas, testicles and mammary glands in rats), and increases in prostate cancer in PFOA plant workers.
Non Organic Fruits & Vegetables– Conventionally grown crops are grown with pesticides, herbicides and GMO seeds. All of which are hazardous to your health. To learn more about the hazards of eating conventionally grown food read EWG’s 2015 “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce” http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty_dozen_list.php

Processed foods– Cured meats tend to be high in nitrites and nitrates, preservatives that can, in large amounts, potentially increase your risk of stomach and other cancers. Processed foods are generally full of white flours, sugars, oils, colors, flavorings and other unhealthy ingredients.
Refined Sugars- Researchers have found links between sugar and numerous issues such as unhealthy levels of blood fats, low HDL levels, increased risk for heart disease, higher blood triglyceride levels, obesity, immune suppression, arthritis and a host of other ills. Cancer cells thrive on sugar.
Soda/ Sports Drinks- There is no nutritional value in drinking soda or sports drinks. These drinks contain high fructose corn syrup, sugar, dyes, brominated vegetable oil (a flame retardant), aspartame and other chemicals. They rob your body of much needed vitamins and minerals.
Soy Protein Isolate– 90-95 percent of U.S.-grown soybeans, used to create soy protein isolate, are “Roundup ready,” which means they have been genetically altered to withstand herbicides. According to the American Dietetic Association, soy protein isolates are known to contain anti-nutrients that can develop or delay the body’s ability to digest food and absorb the nutrients into the blood stream. Soy goes through a highly industrial manufacturing process of acid washing in aluminum tanks. Aluminum is highly toxic to the nervous system and kidneys
Sugar- Cancer cells thrive on sugar and any food that converts to sugar, such as grains, pastas, carbs, breads and most fruits. So for those who are dealing with cancer, eliminating sugar is key. For those who are looking to maintain health, eating a balanced diet that includes fruit is not as big of an issue.
White Flour- Commercially grown grains begin with seeds that are treated with fungicide. The plants are then sprayed with pesticides. They are harvested and stored in bins coated with insecticides. Which all increase your toxic load. Grains are then processed in high temperature, high speed rollers. Chlorine oxide in the form of a chlorine gas bath is used as a whitener, as well as an aging agent. What you end up with is a starch devoid of nutrients and full of toxins.