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Which bell peppers are better for eating raw or to be used for cooking? 🤔

[blatentmisinformation]

While the majority of the cyanide in an apple is found in its seeds, some is present in the flesh too. In fact, the only part of an apple free of cyanide is the skin.

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A Healthy Breakfast

Health Series

A healthy and balanced breakfast counteracts stress, reduces the risk of obesity and the accumulation of visceral fat, improves mood, protects the heart and brain. Breakfast, among all meals during the day, is unique since it is consumed after a long night fast. Not only that, what and if we eat for breakfast have a great influence, even greater than the impact that other meals can have, on the state of health of the body and on the lifestyle adopted during the day. But let’s understand better, depending the importance of breakfast and which foods to prefer.

Why Is It Important To Not Skip Breakfast?

It’s been observed that those who eat breakfast regularly have a greater supply of nutrients, such as vitamins C, A, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Not only that, having breakfast helps improve the functionality of all organs. For example, those who skip breakfast have been found to have a higher risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Having breakfast improves attention, concentration and cognitive function.

But What To Eat?

A breakfast of cereals and dairy products has been shown to reduce stress and depression levels in children and teenagers. Not only that, cereals, which are a valuable source of micronutrients, proteins, sugars and carbohydrates, when consumed for breakfast are associated with better physical and mental health and higher serenity. In fact, after the long night fast, ingesting carbohydrates is particularly important for reducing cortisol levels, thus counteracting stress, and for the formation of tryptophan, a precursor of serotonin, which helps regulate depressive symptoms, irritable mood and cognitive function. Oats should be among the cereals to include in a healthy breakfast. In fact, a breakfast that includes oats has been shown to help reduce the risk of developing central adiposity and obesity, as well as ensuring high intake of fibre, calcium and magnesium. In addition to cereals, a healthy breakfast should not lack proteins, such as eggs, nuts, or dairy products, according to personal taste. In fact, protein at breakfast has been shown to recharge the body with greater amounts of energy, to feed muscles more efficiently thank protein taken at lunch or dinner and to reduce the risk of obesity.

Quality Matters

Beware, breakfast should be of high quality. In fact, ingesting large amounts of refined carbohydrates and added sugars can even worsen sadness and depression. Therefore, it’s always good to prefer whole grains, fruits, vegetables, diary products or vegetable alternatives, avoiding over-processed foods or snacks.

Drinks

Don’t forget the drinks, which can enrich breakfast and make it an even more pleasant and healthy moment. In fact, between coffee or tea, the choice is always healthy. Coffee provides antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances, thanks to its caffeine content it can help improve mood, attention and cognitive function, in addition to giving a boost to the metabolism and reducing the risk of obesity. Green tea provides the precious polyphenols with an anti-tumour and neuroprotective action, it’s beneficial for the health of the heart and blood vessels. Black tea is anti-aging and anti-inflammatory and is also capable of improving the response to insulin and reducing blood glucose levels. Not to forget, those who love juices, that in a healthy and balanced breakfast it is also possible to insert a glass of juice, pure and without added sugar, such as pomegranate juice, which helps to counteract oxidative stress and cellular degeneration.

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Are they related? Food vs Food

How often do you look at foods in the grocery store, back and forth between two items thinking 'This looks exactly the same. Are they exactly the same? How are they not the same?" and no, I'm not talking about the processed repackaged foods and you're looking at 40 different kinds of tomato sauce. I'm talking about the produce lane.

Sure in some cases it's obvious they're not EXACTLY the same. But they must be related. Right? Well, sometimes they are, some times they're not, and some of these may surprise you. I know they surprised me!

Cucumber Vs Zucchini

I think anyone looking at these two would assume they're related. They're both long with dark green skin and light green flesh. When eaten raw and unseasoned, they also have a similar taste. However, these are two completely different foods.

The zucchini is a type of gourd, being more closely related to a Pumpkin. The cucumber is a Melon and is more closely related to the Watermelon. ....alright fine, technically gourds are a type of melon, still making them related; but my point remains! Try eating a cucumber with some sweetener like sugar or honey and it'll taste like watermelon. Won't work with zucchini.

Both cucumbers and zucchini are related to Fidelity, Chastity and general sex and Lust magic. But cucumbers are also associated with youth, beauty, glamor, stress relief, and rejuvenation. There was an old superstition that cucumbers had to be planted by young men in order for the crop to be successful.

Parsley Vs Cilantro

At a glance, these two herbs can easily be mistaken for the same thing. But once eaten, the difference is very clear. Cilantro (Also called Coriander) has a strong, lemon pepper taste; while Parsley is mainly an aromatic with a Lighter earthy taste.

People who love Cilantro might be perplexed by the hate it gets. Sure it's a strong taste but it's not overpowering. Well it turns out Cilantro is related to Fennel. Which is also related to licorice. It turns out, if your DNA is set up one way, these foods taste great. But if your DNA is set up another way, these foods taste TERRIBLE. My partner describes Cilantro as tasting like soap. So we stick with Parsley.

Superstitious farmers used to refuse growing parsley. See, parsley only grows back every other year. So, because of how long it takes to grow, it was believed parsley had to travel to hell and back 7 to 9 times. This was to try and convince the devil to give it permission to grow. And if the devil did not give the parsley permission to grow, the people who planted it would die. Was dubbed The Devil's Oatmeal.

Cilantro is a great protection herb. Protect the home, protect the garden, protect your health, protect your secrets. Parsley is also good for protection, but also has more general uses. Cleansing, Attract love and prosperity, Wisdom, commune with spirits; parsley has a long history in Rome of using to honor the dead and wear to enhance thinking power.

Ginger Vs Turmeric

Both roots, often eaten together as a seasoning. They look very similar; they must be related. Well, you'd be right! They are both part of the Zingiberaceae family. Both have strong anti inflammatory properties and have been used in natural remedies.

They still have very different tastes, however. Ginger will have a fresh, somewhat spicy taste. Turmeric is a bit heavier and earthier. Turmeric is also recognizable for it's bright yellow orange pigment. It's known to stain and dye.

Because they are roots, both Ginger and Turmeric have good Grounding properties. They are also both good for healing, cleansing, purification, prosperity and protection. But then we start to split off. Ginger is great for raising one's personal power, success, new experiences, passion, and general energy. Turmeric is better for communication, family relations, courage, confidence, beauty, memory, and honesty.

Peach vs Nectarine

So what's the deal with these two? They look a lot a like. They smell a lot a like. They taste a lot a like. Are they the same fruit? Well no. But also yes. It's kind of interesting.

A peach is just a fuzzy nectarine. Their genetic composition is structured in a way they they are identical except for one difference that occurred naturally, stopping the fuzz from growing on peaches. Giving us nectarines. They are exactly the same in every other way. Which is hilarious because I remember growing up, I hated nectarines but loved peaches. I think the peaches were just grown local so they tasted better.

I want to be clear, this genetic deviation is a naturally occurring mutation. It was not a result of science or GMOs or any kind of known human interference.

Peaches are a very spiritual fruit. They are linked to wisdom, happiness, harmony, longevity, love and protection. Nectarines....would probably be an acceptable substitute.

[griffonatrix]

red beans and rice was actually invented accidentally when someone spilled water on their beans and then put them in some rice to dry them back out

[eclecticfacts]

YSK that microwaving food doesn't reduce its nutritional value any more than other methods of cooking. In fact, microwaving may actually be the best cooking method from a nutritional perspective as the food is heated for less time.

[Source: List of common misconceptions - Wikipedia]

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Sarah Brandner on the set of Food Facts: Clever Kochen mit Sarah Brandner.

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Eggs.

Been around since things could lay 'em, before the chicken (cuz people seem to forget reptiles lay eggs too).

But when did we hop aboard the egg train?

Well, studies show about 7,500 BCE - before common era, India and Southeast Asia began to domesticate the wild chicken notably for, you guessed it, its eggs more than its own meat. This is PROBABLY (probably) because wild chickens aren't actually that meaty compared to what we think in the American supermarkets cuz those things are bred, pumped up, and steroid juicy to be mad thiccums - pardon the science terminology there.

This sort of chicken was brought to Sumer and Egypt around 1500 BCE, then as far as Greece by 800 BCE, where until there quail eggs were the commonly eaten egg. In Egypt, there is artwork depicting someone eating Ostrich eggs

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Dark History of Industrial Seed Oils

Vegetable oil was originally a by-product of Proctor and Gamble’s soap-making process and condemned as “toxic waste."

Then they realised they could make a buck by hydrogenating cottonseed oil and passing it off as a cooking oil. It wasn’t long before other hydrogenated oils like canola, soybean and sunflower oils hit the shelves.

Paid scientists began singing their praises and advised consuming them in place of “unhealthy” animal-based saturated fats that people had eaten for hundreds of years without any issue.

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[blatentmisinformation]

Black pudding is so named due to its resemblance to Christmas pudding, especially in round casing.

[collourcrow99]

Fun food fact

Pizza is ratet the most populair food on the world

National pizza day is on februari 9

Im born on februari 9

Im the most populair food on the world 🤣

Anyways do you guys like pineapple on pizza

(No ubdate on edible odisey yet i am trying yo figure oud how unity works)

[foodpediaofficial]

Tomatoes are native to South America and were first cultivated by the Aztecs and Incas. They were brought to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th century and were initially used as ornamental plants. It wasn't until the 18th century that tomatoes were widely accepted as a food crop in Europe and North America. Today, tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world and are used in a variety of dishes.

Tomatoes have a long and fascinating history. Originating in the Andes Mountains of South America, they were first domesticated by the Aztecs in what is now Mexico in the 16th century. The earliest known written record of tomatoes in Europe dates back to the 1540s, when the Italian herbalist Pietro Andrea Mattioli described them as a food item.

Despite their early introduction to Europe, tomatoes were initially viewed with suspicion and even fear. Many people believed that they were poisonous, and it wasn't until the 18th century that they became widely accepted as a food item in Europe. In fact, in some parts of Europe, tomatoes were grown primarily as ornamental plants until the 19th century.

Today, tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world, and they are used in a wide range of dishes, from salads and sandwiches to pasta sauces and salsas. They are also an important source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C, potassium, and lycopene.

In recent years, there has been growing concern about the environmental impact of tomato farming, as well as the working conditions of tomato pickers. As a result, many consumers are seeking out locally grown, sustainably produced tomatoes, or choosing alternative sources of protein such as plant-based proteins.

Overall, the history of tomatoes is a testament to the power of human ingenuity and innovation. From their humble beginnings in South America to their widespread popularity today, tomatoes have played an important role in the development of human culture and cuisine.

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[batcavescolony]

Katniss is such an unreliable narrator. She says "Then something unexpected happens. At least, I don't expect it because I don't think of District 12 as a place that cares about me" girl you deliver strawberries to the Mayor, you hunt and trade for the district, when you fell at Prim being chosen someone caught you, when you went to Prim people parted for you, when you volunteered EVERYONE stopped. Idk how to tell you but I think you're a pillar of the community.

[eclecticfacts]

YSK storing bread in the fridge does not make it go stale faster than when it's stored at room temperature.

[Source: List of common misconceptions - Wikipedia]