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Healthy and Sustainable

Mindfulness, awareness, and rethinking habits are the themes. Start again and again with simple basics. "Give yourself a pat on the back sometimes!" - so you never stop learning, also with nutrition. Fasting in everyday life is a matter of practice because the implementation is not problem-free for everyone, but rather a matter of course that can become a habit. Fasting can be supplemented with "interval training". Growth hormone effects, BDNF can be significantly increased. Regenerative effects are documented and proven as well as cognitive abilities increase.

Asparagus with Frowner’s Guacamole and Tofu Oven Biscuits

White and green asparagus contain 90 per cent water, proteins, a few carbohydrates and fats, and only 150 calories per kilogram. Nevertheless, the vegetable is not lacking in minerals such as potassium, which has a correspondingly positive effect on the nervous system and blood pressure. Remember the considerable amount of calcium and phosphorus. Eating asparagus stimulates kidney activity and therefore has a diuretic effect. However, anyone with kidney problems should avoid asparagus.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) – ancient medicinal plant

Like no other root, ginger can suppress nausea (travel and seasickness). The essential oils of the root have an antibacterial and antiviral effect, making it an effective remedy for flu-like infections. Ginger can counteract stomach irritation and gastritis by regulating the mucus layer and stomach acid. Depending on the origin of the ginger, differences in quality and composition or concentration of various ingredients must be considered.

Rhubarb Vegan

Mix the water and softened butter nicely with a whisk in a separate container, and pour over the flour. Knead into a dough (mixer) and roll out finely on baking paper Place on the baking tray with baking paper, prick with a fork and chill for 30 minutes (refrigerator) Sprinkle one tablespoon of cane sugar by hand over the entire cake batter Sprinkle chopped almonds as desired Cut peeled and washed rhubarb stalks into 1.5 cm thick slices Arrange the rhubarb slices in a circle Whisk the soy cream and vanilla sugar together and pour over the rhubarb drop by drop.

Frowner’s Apple Strudel

Add apples, lemon or orange juice, cinnamon, and raw sugar, and lightly fry/steam (approximately 5 minutes, depending on quantity) until the escaping liquid evaporates. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the grated hazelnuts, almonds, and sultanas. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Place a sheet of strudel pastry on a clean kitchen towel and place 2 tbsp filling on the bottom edge. Fold in the side edges and carefully roll up the sheet, starting at the filling. Place seam side down on a baking tray and brush with oil. Do the same with the other sheets until the filling is used up.

More independence with weight loss

Stews: Vegetables, lentils, potatoes, chickpeas, various trimmings and seasonings can be combined in many ways and are easy to prepare. Tip: use a large pan, even in a single household, portion the stew and freeze. With creativity, you can eat healthy and varied food for several days, saving money and time, such as tofu, salad or hummus side dishes. For instance, cauliflower can be prepared in many different ways. Inspirations at stirnrunzler.com. Cauliflower gently cooked in the oven or cauliflower pizza.

2023 – A More Intense and Subtle Year

More cardio workout and exercise. In healthy sixty-year-olds, their heart rates may occasionally reach 180 or even slightly higher. This can be hazardous to health in the rarest situations. Leave high-risk sports to professionals and adequately trained people. Several factors must be considered, including preparation, knowledge, and experience. Most of the time, you don’t need competition to boost your health. But having a workout partner, on the other hand, can be motivating and helpful. A sparring partner does not have to be a boxer, for example. Minimising risk, increasing enjoyment, and sharpening focus are essential considerations.

A Kiwi per Day Supplies the Recommended Daily Vit C

After the kiwi became established in the European fruit markets during the 1970s, its consumption increased almost a hundredfold within ten years. Nevertheless, a well-known gastronomy critic described the kiwi as a "tasteless softie". Not entirely understandable when you consider the health components but also the careful preparations of the fruit.

Staying Warm and Taking Care of Oneself

To strengthen the throat and mucous membranes, sea salt nasal sprays are helpful in dry air and heated rooms. If you have a cold, it is advisable to take Echinacea drops (mixed in water) several times a day. You can also rub these drops (pure) on your forehead, chest, and back. Echina sore throat lozenges are also helpful when used with essential oils. (Echinarom of Spagyros is paid for by basic insurance if prescribed by a general practitioner.)

Pomelo – the “Big Princess” in the Realm of Citrus Fruits

The pomelo fruit was bred in Israel at the start of the 1970s by crossing grapefruit and pomelo. It quickly became a popular citrus fruit in the country, alongside tangerines, oranges, and lemons. After being grown in Israel, South Africa, Southeast Asia, and China, the fruit then named "pomelo" or "honey pomelo" appeared independently on European markets. In a warm and frost-free climate, the evergreen pomelo tree grows up to 15 meters tall. Pomelos weigh between 500 and almost 2000 grams. However, the pear-shaped pomelo's weight is partly attributed to its skin and the underlying white protective layer (or pith), which is up to two centimetres thick. The pith should be removed during preparation because of its bitter substance.

Cicorino Rosso

Cicorino Rosso salads or vegetables typically contain the bitter substance lactucopicrine, which is beneficial for digestion. It stimulates gastric juices and bile, promotes salivation, and has a diuretic effect. In addition, the real star component of this plant is carotenoids. Its mineral content includes calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron, B vitamins, vitamin C, and folic acid. The free radicals found in the plant, which produce antioxidant substance, protect against cancer, strengthen the heart, and promote circulation. Cicorino Rosso is, hence, very healthy.

How to Eat Less and Still Enjoy Food More

Low-carb diets are not only used by professional athletes, bodybuilders, and those with well-developed muscle mass. Eating less carbs, more protein, and more high-quality unprocessed foods like lentils, chickpeas, barley, oats, wheat, rye, spelt, peas, lupins, soy, and vegetables leaves you satiated for a much longer time. This also significantly boosts endurance during exercise and training. Although potatoes are still regarded as a climate-friendly food in German-speaking countries, some potato dishes have a detrimental effect on one's health, especially with excessive consumption. Consistent exercise and an occasional intense workout will increase your physical vitality within a few weeks or months, particularly when paired with a healthy, invigorating diet.

Habituation and Weaning: A Strategic Adjustment and Cost-cutting Approach

For example, a person can save up to CHF 6000 per year on food if they don't constantly buy and consume ready-made products. Even with minimal knowledge, a healthier lifestyle is attainable without having to sacrifice enjoyment. If you are well-organised, meal preparation does not necessarily take up valuable time. And if the occasion requires it, a pre-made salad or a quick meal is not so terrible. Fewer intake of heavily processed foods promotes health, which in turn boosts your daily performance. Additionally, by regularly doing meal preparation, you can save an average of CHF 3000 per year and possibly even up to CHF 6000.

Consuming dairy products and sweets every day?

Various substances in milk, such as hormones or substances that, in turn, stimulate the formation of certain hormones, have an impact on the body and skin. There is a connection between milk consumption and a higher risk of skin diseases, such as acne. This has been proven by several observational studies involving children, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of seven and 30. It’s found that this correlation became stronger the more milk is consumed. Although milk in coffee or muesli is an integral part of the majority's daily fare, animal products are resource- and energy-intensive. They require much more space and water, hence generating more greenhouse gases than plant-based foods.

Caraway – a spice, a culinary delight, and a medicine all in one

Always carrying caraway on you is cheaper and preventative, especially if you have to eat out. Almost every salad is easier to digest if you sprinkle some caraway seeds on it. It is, of course, particularly digestible when served with all types of cabbage and pulses, and it is a special treat when sprinkled on raw beetroot, carrot and celery salads. Caraway also goes well with cheese and potatoes. If you love cheese fondue, you can do without the schnapps afterwards with caraway, or you can go straight for caraway schnapps (a popular spirit, especially in northern Germany). This tangy spice can also be used in sauces, soups, bread, and savoury cakes and pastries.

Frowner’s fruit tiramisu with pomegranate seeds

To be upfront: the following recipe is not entirely sugar- and calorie-free. However, it nourishes your palate and soul at this colder and often somewhat gloomy time of year. Ingredients: fresh mango (Spain) - pomegranates (seeds and juice) - oranges (squeezed and sliced) - ¼ fat vanilla quark (Migros) - vegan whipped cream (can or crushed by hand) - gluten-free ladyfingers – sliced almonds lightly roasted in a frying pan or almond slivers. This tiramisu can be prepared with your choice of berries and fruits.

Boost your immune system and mood with oranges

In Europe, oranges are harvested from August (early varieties from Seville) to May (late variety from Tardivo di Sanvito, Sardinia). The most prominent orange-based product in global trade is orange juice, which mostly comes from Brazil and is traded in the form of concentrate (syrup). Fresh oranges have also become firmly established in the food industry in numerous countries. Oranges are often sold in an orange wrapper, a practice which used to be carried out for protective purposes but is now used as an advertising tool.

Frowner’s Winter Salad

As it is high in the red pigment betanin, beetroot has a strong protective effect. The ancient Egyptians recognised the healing powers of the celery root. The Indians and Romans also valued the detoxifying effects of the strongly scented tuber. Celery found its way to Europe in the 8th century AD. Carrots contain more beta-carotene than any other vegetable. The body converts this into vitamin A, which has a strengthening effect on the eyes. This also protects the cells against free radicals. Two carrots a day are enough to meet your daily requirement.

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