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Friday, December 7, 2012

Papaya Is Really A Real Treasure

Papaya is known as a collection of multiple use, because almost all parts of the plant from the roots to the leaves beneficial to humans and animals. Papaya can be used as food, drink, healing, beauty, and as food for cattle. It shot that so much benefits of Papaya

Papaya is a kind of fruit that is very familiar to us, especially people in Indonesia. The Australian company named Paw Paw. Fruit has a very good 1001 for the benefit of beauty and health of our bodies. For those of you who like to eat papaya is good to know that a characteristic of this fruit to eat them with increasing confidence. If you rarely eat papaya. So for this article is that you did so you will be moved to try to love him. Well, here are some important things about the papaya, you can "love" him.


5 Health Benefits of Papaya

  1. Papaya can also accelerate the digestion of carbohydrates and fats. The enzyme papain can break the fibers in the meat, making it more palatable. No wonder the papaya meat tenderizer is often used as a material, especially for the manufacture of cooking kebabs or stews.
  2. Papaya fruit contains the enzyme papain. This enzyme is very active and has the ability to accelerate the process of digestion of proteins. The enzyme papain has a feature to break the proteins are very similar to arginine, and break down food in various proteins or amino acids can be absorbed by the body. Digest the protein is a major problem commonly faced by many people in their daily diet. The body to digest protein has limited features due to the lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
  3. Formed in all parts of the papaya a good skin, flesh and seeds. Therefore, papaya be fully exploited. In fact, for those who have problems with digestion, it is advisable to eat papaya and its seeds.
  4. Protein content of papaya is not very high, only 4-6 g per kg weight of the fruit. But this small amount is almost completely digested and absorbed by the body. This is because the enzyme papain in papaya can digest the material as much as 35 times larger than size alone.
  5. Papaya can also break down foods containing protein to form compounds of different amino acids that autointoxicating or automatically removes the formation of undesirable products due to incomplete digestion. High blood pressure, constipation, arthritis, epilepsy and diabetes are diseases that occur because of digestion is not perfect. Papain is not always able to stop him, but at least to minimize the negative effects that may occur. What is clear papain can help make food better digestion process.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Here Are A Few Excellent Cappuccino Recipes

A mug of warm frothy cappuccino is certainly the best and the most popular way of satiating the urge for the daily dose of caffeine. But unlike other forms of coffee, indulging in a cup of cappuccino daily can run you up a sizeable bill, fagging out your wallet in no time. As such, learning how to make cappuccino at home is extremely essential. When you learn the various ways in which you can make this delicious brew, not only will you be able to treat yourself, but also win the admiration of your friends. Also, your house will be the most favored place for gossip and other friendly banter, instead of the usual coffee shops. The only thing that you must remember is that the allure of cappuccino lies in the fact that the strong flavor of the coffee is balanced by the mild essence of the froth. This also lends the drink a very pleasing creamy texture. While making cappuccino, you have to consider this balance and not make it too heady like the usual coffee brews. Given below are a few excellent cappuccino recipes that you can prepare at home.


How To Make Cappuccino

Recipe 1

Ingredients:
  • ½ cup Water
  • 2-3 tbsp freshly Ground Coffee
  • 1½ cups Skimmed Milk
  • Chocolate Powder
Preparation:
  1. In the base of an espresso maker, pour the water and pack the coffee into the filter. Close the top and turn it to medium heat.
  2. Let the espresso brew. In the meantime, boil the milk. Place the milk in a cafetiere or French press and pump about 15 times to froth the milk. You should have half milk and half froth for the cappuccino.
  3. Now, pour the espresso in the cups. Add the milk while holding back on the froth with a spoon. After pouring the milk, add the froth and sprinkle the chocolate powder.
  4. For best results, add one-third each of espresso, milk and froth.
Recipe 2

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Powdered Instant Nondairy Creamer
  • 1 cup Chocolate-Flavored Drink Mix
  • ¾ cup Instant Coffee
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ½ tsp ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • Whipped Cream
  • 6 oz Water
Preparation:
  1. In a bowl, mix the creamer, chocolate drink mix, coffee, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. You can store this in an air tight container.
  2. Boil the water and add two tablespoon of the mixture. Pour into cups and add whipped cream.
  3. Serve hot.
Recipe 3

Ingredients:
  • 2 quarts brewed Coffee
  • 4 cups evaporated Skim Milk
  • ½ cup packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract
Preparation:
  1. In a saucepan, put the coffee, milk and sugar. Stir thoroughly to mix. Bring it to a boil at medium heat.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla and almond extract. Pour into cups and serve hot.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Lettuce Wrap Is A Healthy Snack For Your Kids

Lettuce wrap is a healthy snack your kids will love! Easy to prepare and fun to snack on, they are perfect way for your kids to get the nutrition they need. With lettuce wraps, it doesn't really matter what you choose to put in them. Below is just one healthy option for what to put in a lettuce wrap for a creative and healthy snack.


For the Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp rice wine vinegar
For the Filling:
  • 2 bags of Pemmican Beef Jerky
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 8 ounce (227 mL) can sliced water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
Directions:
  1. In a large skillet over high heat, combine the two oils and heat. Add the chopped onion. Cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about three to five minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the water chestnuts and sauce and mix thoroughly.
  4. Add the chopped green onions and mix. Continue to cook over medium heat for about one to two minutes or until the green onions start to wilt a little. Add in the Pemmican beef jerky last.
  5. To serve, spoon filling onto a large platter and arrange lettuce leaves either around it or right next to it. The lettuce can be of any type that is able to create a cup for the filling including iceberg, Bibb or butter leaves, even Nappa cabbage.