Food Day 8

sexta-feira, maio 13, 2016

Food Day 8

These two foods are incredibly useful for the purpose of detox. Ginger tea helps keep down inflammation while hazelnuts are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Ginger Tea

Directions

Buying ginger in root form is the most cost effective method
Avoid ginger that appears to be moldy or rotten
Drink ginger tea early in the morning to prevent sleep loss from ginger
You can put honey in ginger tea or even add lemon/apple to enhance flavour
The Food and Drug Administration recommends no more than 2 grams of ginger for every kilogram of body weight each day. For a 155-pound (70 kg) person, this would amount to a limit of 140 grams of ginger each day.
The following people should avoid drinking ginger tea: diabetics, those with blood disorders, those with hypertension, pregnant or breastfeeding mother, or those who have gallstones.

Basic Ginger Tea Instructions

Peel and grate the ginger
If you are using a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat, then add the ginger. Cover and let the tea steep for 10 minutes
If you are using a teapot, add ginger in the teapot and pour boiling water in it. Let it steep for about 10 minutes.
If you used a saucepan, strain the water to remove the ginger.
Serve and enjoy

Benefits

Anti-inflammatory Effects. Less inflammation increases blood circulation in your and makes it more likely that you will move around. The anti-inflammatory effects extends all the way to the digestive system where it helps reduce bloating.

Anti-oxidants. These chemicals are a crucial part in the maintenance of a health body. They react with cell destroying oxidants to neutralize them.

Stress Relief. Many people report decreased levels of stress when consuming ginger tea.

Vitamins and Minerals. Ginger also contains vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and magnesium.

Hazelnuts

Directions

According to the Food and Drug Administration, scientific evidence suggests eating 45 grams of nuts a day lower the risk of heart disease.
Try to buy raw hazelnuts(with the outer shell) instead of processed nuts.
Select plump hazelnuts without any sign of shriveling, and plan on using them within one month or freezing them.
Look for smooth, glossy shells with no signs of cracks or holes, and shake them. The nuts should not rattle in the shell, as this indicates that they have lost moisture.
Unopened packets of hazelnuts should be stored in a cool, dry place – they’ll last for up to 3 months. Once opened, they should be kept in an airtight container.
Combine with other nuts, grains, and legumes to get the maximum protein intak
Make sure that you are not allergic to hazelnuts
Unopened packets of hazelnuts should be stored in a cool, dry place – they’ll last for up to 3 months. Once opened, they should be kept in an airtight container.
We do not recommend that you buy hazelnuts in bulk. Shelled hazelnuts typically last for about four months in the refrigerator or freezer.
You can eat hazelnuts raw as a snack (see Raw or Roasted), or add it to salads, yogurt, or muesli.

Raw or Roasted

Many cooks toast hazelnuts before using them to enhance their mild flavor.
In general, hazelnuts should always be roasted to destroy bacteria and viruses even though raw hazelnuts contain more nutrients
Raw nuts also contain phytic acid which can prevent the absorption of nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc.

Benefits

Good source of energy. Hazelnuts contain a fat content of 60.5% which can help you build muscle to increase movement.

Lower Cholesterol. Hazelnuts are high in oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fatty acid to help lower cholesterol.

Antioxidants. These nuts are high in the antioxidant, vitamin A which reacts which neutralizes toxins in the body.

Folate. This compound decreases the risk of neural tube birth defects and reduces depression.

High in Fiber. Fiber is very important to digestive health. It adds bulk to stools to reduce the chances of constipation.

Reminder

Another great source of fiber is russet potatoes. They are also high in vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates.

Russet Potatoes

Directions

Peel the potatoes. In addition to potato leaves being poisonous, the outer skin of the potatoes contain defence mechanisms to protect the plant.
Do not eat the green spots. These green spots contain solanin, a toxin that can irritate the gastrointestinal tract. If enough is eating, vomiting and diarrhea can occur.
Russet potatoes can be boiled, roasted, or mashed. They are a great source of carbohydrates for lunch
For the purpose of detox, avoid adding things like, cream, cheese, and oil.

Benefits

Healthy digestion caused by the high fiber content of potatoes
Antioxidants and lower blood pressure. Antioxidants remove toxins from your blood and a lower blood pressure is associated with less damage to arteries.