Ruby Red Melon Salad

· Grapefruit is a powerful detoxifier, helping to rid the body of harmful microbes and strengthening the immune system against further attack. It may also aid tissue repair and help resist the growth of tumours.
· With its high level of carotenoids, cantaloupe melon (Cucumis melo cantalupensis) may inhibit the growth of Cancer cells, and also help maintain vitality..
Ingredients:
· Two cantaloupe melons, peeled and deseeded
· One pink grapefruit, peeled
· 12 cherries, halved and stoned
· 2 (1") piece of fresh root ginger, finely chopped
· Maple syrup (optional)

Method:

1. Cut the melon into cubes and divide the grapefruit into segments. Place on individual serving bowls.
2. Garnish with cherries and ginger (and add a splash of maple syrup to taste-if liked).

Almonds-The Fruit of Health

Nuts in their various avatars have always been an important part of man’s diet since immemorial. Rich in proteins, fats, oils and vitamins, these “store houses” of energy have been used in different ways by man. The almond is known as the king of nuts.

Over the centuries, many magnificent virtues have been credited to this humble nut. Whatever the culture, this “fruit of health” was a necessity for its curative properties.

The almond is a native of Italy, Morocco, France, California, Portugal, and Australia. It is also cultivated in South Africa and many parts of Asia. There are two varieties of almonds, sweet and bitter.

There are thick skinned and thin skinned nuts in the sweet variety. The think-skinned are commonly known as the best almonds.

The bitter variety of almonds should not be eaten as it contains prussic acid which is a deadly poison. It, however, has some commercial importance.

The sweet almond being rich in vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates keep our body warm in winter. It is a very popular dry fruit during this season. It also contains 7% sugar. Its complex carbohydrates provide bulk and satiety value and take care of constipation and gastric problems. It also helps in regulating the blood cholesterol levels.

You will probably remember that your mother used to tell you to eat 7 almonds soaked in water over night to increase your memory and learning power. Scientific studies show that almonds are good for the brain. Sweet almond oil when drunk with milk has the ability to sharpen focus and enhance memory.

The medical values of almonds arise mainly from the pharmaco dynamic action of iron ,copper , vitamin B and phosphorous. These chemicals use a synergic action- that is, increased energy due to chemical interaction. It also helps the formation of new blood cells and hemoglobin. They also pay a major role in maintaining the smooth physiological functions of the brain, nerves, liver, heart and bones.

The almond is thus highly beneficial in preserving the vitality of the brain, in strengthening the muscles and in prolonging life. It is a vital ingredient in the preparation of all Ayurvedic and Yunani Tonics.

Nutritionists all over the world recommend almonds for the young as it helps in the growth of both body and mind. Almonds are a very important source of protein and other vital mineral including zinc and vitamins especially for vegetarians. Almonds are also believed to have anti-ageing properties and are a cancer fighting agent.

For athletes, almonds are recommended as calcium in these nuts keeps the bones strong and the magnesium helps muscles release energy.

Almonds are a useful remedy for anemia. The use of almonds has been proven highly beneficial in the treatment of chronic constipation. It is an excellent laxative. Ten to twelve almonds taken at bed time will facilitate a clear motion in the morning.

Though high in fats, dieters can have almonds as snacking as they do not seem to increase weight as long as the total calorie intake is controlled. Eating a handful of almonds lessens the appetite and induces one to have a lighter meal. Also, like most nuts, almonds have great energy-giving properties without increasing cholesterol levels.

What do you Know about Onions?

Onions, garlic and leeks have been found to help reduce the risks of prostate cancer in people. Onions are a fair source of vitamin C, organic sulphides, phenolic constituents, amino acids and essential oils. Many people do not fully realize the medicinal properties of onions.

Onions have a trait strong aroma and spiky taste; it is used as a spice for many foods particularly meats, sausages, vegetables and salads and as a vegetable. There are some 35 ailments that can be cured by onions. The juice of onions is one of the most irresistible antiseptics and disinfectants in the world. Experiments in Russia showed that typhus, streptococci, staphylococci and masses of other organisms yielded to onion juice. Gangrene of wounds has been successfully treated by onion vapor in Russia.

Onions and leeks proffer the best defense against prostate cancer, while eating meat is the major risk factor for this disease. Scientists, who have researched and studied the diets and environments of 32 countries and compared them with national prostate cancer rates, have been able to identify what protects and what increases the risk. The research shows that the strongest risk factor for prostate cancer mortality was animal products, including dairy products and meat while the most beneficial were garlic, onions, and leeks followed by grains ,cereals, fruits, beans and vegetables.

Onions are also known as stimulants, diuretic, expectorant .Cooked with vinegar, it is given in jaundice, splenic enlargement and dyspepsia; taken with salt it is a common remedy for colic and scurvy; onion is also used in obstruction of intestines and as a sedative. As an emollient, crushed onion or its juice is applied over skin diseases and insect bites.

They are very useful in cases of fever, dropsy, catarrh and choric bronchitis. If eaten raw at supper time, the onions ensures a good night sleep. It is also said that fresh onion promotes perspirant, relieves constipation and induces sleep. It is also very useful for the common cold, sunstroke, heatstroke, vomiting, and abscess and liver troubles.

Cancer is usually caused by constant consumption of devitalized or adulterated foods. Some doctors have uttered the view that this is a vitamin deficiency disease. Some of the other doctors have expressed it is a diseases of malnutrition. The whole body is required to be detoxified by consuming raw fruit juices like lime, onion, garlic, lemon and orange.

The sunlight level of countries shows that vitamin D offered some protection. It is thought that the vitamin plays a role in slowing down the progression of the disease binding the cancer cells and either killing them or making the cells more benign and less malignant.

Onions are also very useful during flu. If you are suffering from a blocked nose, it is reported that by eating a raw onions, it helps in opening the blockages since everyone knows what eating onions raw can do. With the strong flavor that it possesses, water runs down from the nose and eyes and opening the blocked nose.

Now we know how important and useful onions are and help in acting as a natural medicine in home and daily use.

Delicious Chicken Soup

Chicken soup is a classical food, which is cooked in all parts of the world with different style. Classical chicken soups are clear and yellowish, with small pieces of chickens in them. In some traditions chicken soup is prepared by using old hens as it is cooked in short time. In modern countries broiler chickens are used to make soup. In ancient Egypt chicken soup were given to people who were suffering from common cold. These soups are the best examples for a good home cooking, in countries like America and Europe.

The chicken soup has been cooked by people for many years, in some countries soup of chicken are considered as a curative food for some health problems. Avicenna a tenth century Persian doctor and twelfth century doctor, Maimonides prescribed hen's soup as medications and ancient Egyptian believed taking chicken soup is best for cure against cold. Maimonides said that chicken soup could cure leprosy at it beginning stage.

Some research says that the soup of chicken worked noticeably that instead of using cold water to clear the respiratory passage of patients with could. And it benefits can last for above half an hour.

There are different versions of soups. For instance, in1600s some recipe books recommends using sorrel, currents, and dates with chicken to make soup which was named as "china broth" and cinnamon, lettuce, and eggs is common recipe for "Capons in white broth".

Chicken soup varies from culture to culture. In Chinese restaurants most of the soups will be chicken broth. Even it has different taste some might be sour, spicy or sweet or have sesame oil with rice wine in it, what ever may be it is a chicken soup.

In Columbia, the soup of chicken may contain avocado, capers, potatoes and sweet corn , it can be served with cream, white Greece, which makes avgolemono and it can prepared with eggs and lemon.

Hungarian chicken soup is popular and it taste cannot be forgotten by those who have experienced it. It contains the whole chicken with heart and livers, it is spicy and pasta.
In Korea, soup is sort of medicine, with full of ginger, garlic, jujube fruit, glutinous rice and ginseng. It can be served with noodles.

Recipes For Traditional Chinese Food

Traditional Chinese food is not which you get in the Chinese buffets and restaurants, Traditional food is one which is cooked in its original style by adding the original ingredients required for it. The Food that you find in a Chinese restaurant is not cooked ordinarily using its traditional methods or recipes for it, instead the cooks use the modified recipes or using the ingredients readily available to make the cooking faster.

Traditional cooking is one in which you use the traditional methods used in their own culture for cooking. The Traditional way of cooking and its recipes makes the food tasty and good for health. Hence, if you are familiar with the Chinese traditional dishes and when you visit a restaurant or buffets, you may find the taste of the food different from the original.

It is very difficult to find Traditional Chinese food recipes, because most of the recipes that you can find on the internet and on some food guides are actually modified versions of the original Chinese recipes and they are prepared using the ingredients readily available for usage from grocery stores. Hence, these ingredients might ruin the original taste and nutrients of the traditional dishes.

If you want to cook a traditional Chinese food, you can refer to some good websites that are dedicated to some nice traditional Chinese recipes, but before choosing recipes, you should make sure that the recipe is traditional and the ingredients used for its preparation are traditionally used for cooking these dishes. Remember, there might be some non-traditional recipes also in these types of websites. You can also refer to some food guides that are written by some good Chinese food writers. You can also refer some local Book library’s cookery sections, if they have some Books about traditional cooking or ethnic cooking or you can order to some Book retailers to get you a traditional cookery book that you need.

You should also make sure that the traditional ingredients required for your recipe is available in the place you live in. If you are living in a place that does not good supply of these traditional ingredients, then you may find it difficult for you to prepare these dishes. So before choosing a recipe, you should find out whether you can it’s ingredients from some other grocery shops or super markets. You can also attempt to visit some local Asian super markets where you can find these types of traditional ingredients.

Before getting read to prepare your traditional food recipes, you should also make sure that you have read the recipes completely and understood its points. Some traditional recipes might require a lot of time for preparation, so you should also consider the time factor for preparation and make sure you have all the ingredients with you, at the time of preparation.

Smoking A Salmon

Smoking a fish is not so difficult and not much time consuming when compared with smoking of meats such as pork or chicken. Salmon can be used as an excellent smoked fish. Smoked salmons can serve you as a delicious recipe, as long as you are ready to spend some time smoking a salmon. Salmons are also rich in omega 3-fatty acids, which are good for your body and act as an anti depressant.


There are various varieties of salmons available that you can be used for smoking. Some fishare good for smoking and some might be risky. For example smoking a farmed salmon is highly risky. Hence, you can choose a good quality wild Alaskan Salmon or use chum salmon, because of its rich oil content. The fish with rich oil content serves best for smoking and it surely serves you with a good taste.

There are two ways to smoke a salmon. One is to cold smoke it at very low temperature over a very long period to get the kind of smoked salmon, you like. Or you can hot smoke it to cook the salmon with a smoke flavor. Cold smoking is used to preserve the fish without actually cooking it but the advantage of hot smoking is that you can do it in a much lesser time.

The first process of smoking a salmon is called as brining. The brine is a mixture of 4 cups of warm water, 1 cup of kosher salt, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of brown sugar. Stir the mixture rigorously until it is well combined. Now cut the salmon into chunks of equal size and place them in the brine mix with skin side up. Close the lid of the container and Put the container in the refrigerator for about 12 hours.

Take out each piece of salmon out of the brine, after 12 hours. Now you can rinse it lightly in water and let it to dry. After an hour, you can see a light shiny portion over the top of the salmon. Now rub each piece of fish with butter until there is a light coating over it. After that, you need to rub each piece heavily with brown sugar. Thus, you have prepared the fish for smoking.

Now you can change the temperature in you smoker to 150 to 180 degrees and let it be rolling with an alder smoke. Now you can put your salmon inside and close the door of the smoker. After 2 hours, if you can see the salmon flaking, you can take it out and serve it.

A preferred way to eat a salmon is to thinly slice it with Melba toast and sliced red onion, lemon and capers. Smoked salmon as an appetizer is usually served with bread and with a squeeze of lemon. The flavor of the salmon is really better the next day than when it is actually cooked. So you can seal each piece of salmon while it is warm and put it into a refrigerator.

Boys Food - They Know What Eat and Eat Plenty of It

Boys food are total different when compared to food which girls choose to eat. Boys do seem to like different food to that of girls. In fact, when presented with choice of food boys will choose different food than the girls. Boys know what should be eaten and they eat more.

Boys likes to drink beverages with different choice, the choice of the beverage also differs. Some boys choose to drink sports drinks, sodas, or other beverages when choice is given, but girls like to drink either water or fruit juice. However they choice they agree on is milk both boys and girls do choose milk where boys likes milk with chocolate flavor.

When compared to the amount of food boys eat more than girls do. Boys are also fast eater than girls. Meat, vegetables, fruits are the portions of boys and deserts are of tern much larger than the portions where girls choose for themselves.

Typically boys like to eat chicken tenders, pizza, French fries, hot dogs, chicken wings and hamburgers. These are some favorite foods eaten by boys. A mom who has sons will know these particular foods are eaten by them in any age.

Boys love to eat fast foods in restaurants some of the restaurants are McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, and Papa John's Pizza.

Boys foods eat plenty but they will not include fresh fruits in their diet instead they like to eat fruit flavored snacks. They love fruits bars over fresh fruits like apple, orange or banana. Fruits cooked in pies or in muffins such as blueberry pie, strawberry muffins are liked by boys most.

Boys love to eat all types of ice creams and all flavors of puddings. They eat cakes, cookies, ice creams, pies and some boys prefer their desserts during their mealtime.

Normally boys love to eat all types of food but love most the foods which are less nutrition because they choose their food depending on its flavor. The nutrition value of food is considered by boys as they grow older. When comparing to girls food, boys have their own choice and eat plenty of foods. They are also aware of health and know how much nutrition they need and they try to keep their diet balanced with nutrition and fast foods. Fruits and vegetables are important source of nutrition in boys’ foods.