Vegan and healthy without sacrificing flavour. Short days and the festive season is just around the corner. You can prepare for a relaxing time before cosy get-togethers or just for yourself. Be inspired by Stinrrunzler's budget-friendly Christmas menu. It can easily be created in advance.
In the Middle Ages, spinach (Spinacia oleracea) travelled from the Near and Middle East to Spain. I was soon known and appreciated throughout Europe. The green leaves can be used in various ways. For example, in salads (baby spinach leaves), soups, smoothies and different vegetable preparations. Often, the healthy, green splash of colour. Like almost all vegetables, spinach is also a medicinal plant. Many studies emphasise its diverse composition of nutrients. Secondary plant substances, minerals and vitamins are anti-inflammatory. In addition, they combat iron deficiency, hypometabolic disorders, cancer and depression.
When sitting, a tight belt, in particular, puts pressure on the stomach. This can result in circulatory and even digestive problems. Furthermore, it can unpleasantly impact the quality of life. For example, the digestive process is delayed. Skirts or trousers can constrict the abdominal area. This leads to flatulence, stomach pressure and even stomach pain. In the worst case, clothing that is too tight can even restrict the sphincter muscle of the stomach. Moreover, it allows stomach acid to leak into the oesophagus. It results in gastro-oesophageal reflux. This is characterised by a burning sensation and itching in the chest and throat.
Do plants have a soul? This has been and still is the subject of widespread scientific debate. Various cultures report that they do. Plants are the most important food sources of all. They are also a gift of nature to humankind in their radiance. Experience their inexhaustible healing power. Most people have now realised how vital it is to live harmoniously with nature. Healthcare costs have skyrocketed all around us. And at a rapid pace. In many places, healthcare systems are almost collapsing. However, the many reasons for this are different from the subject of this article. Instead, the aim is to draw attention to self-knowledge or self-responsibility. Harness the help available from nature.
Alkaline nutrition for detoxification, deacidification or bowel cleansing can be integrated into everyday life without too much effort. Fresh foods are valuable here. The call to avoid ready-made products is becoming louder in specialist circles. When the stomach and intestines rebel, herbs, teas, and herbal mother tinctures help, which is well documented. In such cases, you should also concentrate on pureed or finely chopped food, favour light, fat-free meals, and avoid animal products. Use less spicy seasoning and avoid alcohol and cigarettes.
Wild cabbage was originally native to the coasts of France and southern England. The simple leafy cabbages were cultivated. In the Middle Ages, the first cabbage was grown. Various types of cabbage were subsequently used. The red cabbage "Rubeae caules" was first described by Hildegard von Bingen. It was long regarded as a staple part of the diet of the population of Central Europe. However, the increasing import of vegetables pushed the power vegetable off the menu.
It is worth tackling the topic of nutrition early in life. For example, "milk days" at primary school and snack machines with sweets are not the way forward. The consumption of alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, and cigarettes also tempt young people. Low-nutrient diets, sugar and especially sugar substitutes should be an issue.
A little feast for the eyes, the cut of a "Kissabel" apple. The flesh is pink to purple. Red-skinned apples would have a higher health value, provided the skin is also eaten. Thus, producers consider apple varieties showing red tones in the flesh particularly promising. Such cultivars are interesting because red-coloured plant substances are effective "cancer inhibitors". Thus, apple varieties of different red-fleshed types studied have proven advantageous. Red apples with red flesh could develop into new "functional foods" or "superfoods". The concentration of polyphenolic compounds is subject to more significant fluctuations.
Promoting a vegan lifestyle improves the quality of life in the long term. More people can be fed. Less farmland, as smaller yields must be spent on farm animals. Water quality improves. Resources generally become more abundant. Diseases of affluence will shrink. Health costs are lower, especially for people of retirement age. Enjoyment does not mean rewarding active leisure activities. Is consuming sweets and food containing bad fat after sports in nature a good idea? Who wants to feel worse after a holiday than before?
Consequently, the best concepts are only helpful if we implement them. No one benefits sustainably from absurd wage structures. Nor in every case from large corporations or VAT-exempt industries. And actors from the state sector who want to avoid taking responsibility. Profit is not harmful per se. Nevertheless, permanent self-control and daily decisions require courage and common sense. Less is often more. Less wealth, for example, and energy scarcity could have positive effects. For instance, fewer overheated homes have positive impacts on health. It leads to an improved ability to think with increased productivity. More agility and knowledge enhance the decision-making competence.
Last but not least, a certain lateral thinking is expected. With such perspectives, some worry about their status and position. They also want to make money fast. This often causes imperfect markets, aggressive selling, and fear of competition. One vision would be that teachers would and could act as entrepreneurs simultaneously. They would have to use their financial resources. Only some things are detrimental within all economic and state structures. Politics, the state economy, and financial management often have too many incentives. This can harm society in the long run.
Vegans consume less unhealthy saturated fats and more dietary fibre and phytochemicals. Lowering LDL cholesterol in the blood can help you live longer. The body does not lack any nutrients in a healthy, balanced vegan diet. Proteins are essential but are not only found in meat. A vegan diet with pulses, nuts and whole grains is a good source of protein. A vegan diet is particularly well supplied with folic acid and vitamin C.
Overweight and obesity have become common in Switzerland and many other countries. This is because people need to understand the consequences of being prosperous. The rising cost of health insurance is a big problem for the health system. Many people are talking about it.
To prevent stomach issues, grate ginger and use caraway seeds when eating cabbage. A few drops of lemon over the coarsely grated carrots to keep them fresh. A few potatoes or rice can also help in many ways. Longer cooking and stewing times often release additional nutrients. Having personal ingredients on hand for everyday cooking and health is helpful. For example, we are choosing beneficial fats. Reviewing habits regularly can significantly improve daily life.
There's a red and white suser again! Stirnrunzler's rosemary pumpkin rings with olives and date tomatoes. They go well with any aperitif.
Caution should be exercised with home-grown pumpkins. In addition to back mutations, unintentional cross-breeding with pumpkin plants can occur. Like ornamental pumpkins or wild pumpkin plants, the latter contain so-called cucurbitacins. These can lead to poisoning symptoms, such as diarrhoea, palpitations and nausea. Bitter-tasting pumpkins should, therefore, not be used in the kitchen. Better dispose of them sensefully.
Raw chickpeas also contain the toxin Phasin, which belongs to the group of lectins. These protein compounds are found in many fruits and vegetables. They protect the plants from invading bugs. Raw beans have high levels of this toxin, especially raw kidney beans. Cooking breaks down phasing. Cooked chickpeas and other legumes are, therefore, safe. Like all pulses, dried chickpeas will keep for years if stored dry, away from light and in a cool place. Do not cook canned pulses or eat them after the expiration date.
According to sleep experts, "tropical nights" are harmful. Deep sleep is a pipe dream if the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees at night. Studies have shown that it is often more difficult for people to fall asleep. Also, the waking phases are longer at night. The so-called "REM sleep" is somewhat reduced. People often dream more intensively, and their eye movements are faster. In addition, the heart beats faster.