ETNOBOTÀNICA | All you need is Biology Tot i que poden formar part de la nostra dieta, les flors són les parts de les plantes més poc considerades en gastronomia. A part d’aportar un toc de color i estètica als nostres àpats, les flors poden enriquir la nostra alimentació amb nutrients i textures diferents. En aquest article parlem sobre les flors més usades en la cuina de diferents cultures i quins beneficis ens poden portar. Potser no t’has plantejat mai quina part de la planta estàs ingerint quan menges una patata, un enciam, un tomàquet o una pipa però tots els vegetals citats són òrgans diferents de les plantes amb propietats i funcions ben diferenciades. Les patates, pastanagues, moniatos, mandioques i remolatxes són arrels o tubercles i aporten a la nostra dieta molts nutrients. Una de les funcions de les arrels és acumular reserves per al desenvolupament de les fulles i flors, així aquests òrgans constitueixen una gran aport de glúcids amb gran valor energètic i també vitamines. I les flors? Graziano, X. 2010.
All Natural Deep Conditioner with Coconut Cream People are really interested in all natural care products. I’ve had a lot of great questions about my natural lathering shampoo recipe. And several people have wondered the best treatments for colored or chlorine damaged hair. That’s why I’m happy to give you guys this awesome little recipe: An all natural deep conditioner for your hair using coconut cream! Behold the power of saturated fats If you’ve been around this blog for a while you already know that I love to include a lot of saturated fats in my diet (from real, clean food). Due to its high content of saturated fat, coconut is an excellent emulsifier to restore damaged hair. Coconut Cream Hair Rinse: An all natural deep conditioner Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh coarsely grated coconut meat* 1/2 cup fresh coconut milk (like this) 2 teaspoons raw honey 1 fresh vanilla bean, cut into small pieces (optional, but really heavenly) *Fresh coconut is always going to give superior results. Directions: 1. (Image sources 1, 2)
What Is Lab Milk? Benefits and Drawbacks People have relied on cows, buffalo, and other animals to produce milk for thousands of years (1). However, thanks to technological advancements, certain companies have begun making dairy milk in laboratories. You may wonder how this is possible, and whether lab milk comes close to the flavor and nutrition of dairy milk from animals. This article explains everything you need to know about lab milk, including its benefits and drawbacks. Lab milk is a type of cow’s milk that doesn’t require any animals, feedlots, or farmland. Instead, it’s concocted inside laboratories. Unlike plant-based milks, which have a different flavor and nutritional composition, lab milk is said to be identical to cow’s milk in both nutrients and taste. It’s based on the same premise as lab-grown meat, which utilizes tissue grown from harvested animal cells without slaughtering living animals. However, lab milk isn’t made from animal cells. How is it made? Lactose-free option Environmentally friendly and vegan
25 Amazing DIY Gift Ideas I love the season of giving! Not only does it seem to bring out the best in most people, but it also means I get to have some fun making my favorite DIY gifts. And today I’m really excited 25 fun ideas for you. DIY Gifts: Personal Care & Home This Peppermint Whipped Body Butter is my all time favorite diy gift. Here are my other favorite diy homemade gifts: Homemade Bath Salts from Primally Inspired Beach Body Polish from The Nourished Life Coconut Oil Salt Scrub from The Coconut Mama Chocolate Mint Lip Balm from Homemade Mommy Vanilla Bean Body Butter from Primally Inspired Honey Lavender Bath Melts from Happy Money Saver Whipped Coconut Oil from Primally Inspired Orange Chocolate Whipped Body Butter from The Coconut Mama Lemon Honey Sugar Scrub from Homemade Mommy Homemade Glitter Bronzing Gel from The Coconut Mama Wool Dryer Balls from Healthy Living How To Antioxidant Coffee Body Scrub from The Coconut Mama Coconut Oil Lotion Bar from The Coconut Mama DIY Gifts: Delicious Treats There you go!
Microplastics found in 90 percent of table salt: potential health impacts? In partnership with the National Geographic Society. Microplastics were found in sea salt several years ago. But how extensively plastic bits are spread throughout the most commonly used seasoning remained unclear. Now, new research shows microplastics in 90 percent of the table salt brands sampled worldwide. Of 39 salt brands tested, 36 had microplastics in them, according to a new analysis by researchers in South Korea and Greenpeace East Asia. “The findings suggest that human ingestion of microplastics via marine products is strongly related to emissions in a given region,” said Seung-Kyu Kim, a marine science professor at Incheon National University in South Korea. National Geographic has also teamed up with Wattpad to raise awareness of the global plastic issue through a creative storytelling challenge. Salt samples from 21 countries in Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Asia were analyzed. The new study is the fifth on salt published in recent years.
Homemade Lotion: Peppermint Whipped Body Butter Today I excited to share my favorite DIY recipe to date. Two words: Homemade Lotion. Actually, I take that back. Let’s try FOUR words: Peppermint Whipped Body Butter. Mmmmmmm…. The decadent, luxurious, DIY recipe of the year! This is also a perfect DIY gift, whether you’re looking for something for the holidays, Mother’s Day, birthdays, or “just because.” Homemade Lotion: Peppermint Whipped Body Butter Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup cocoa butter (like this) 1/2 cup shea butter (like this) 1/2 cup sweet almond oil (like this) 1 tsp vitamin E oil (like this) 2 – 4 drops peppermint essential oils* (learn how to get my favorite essential oils at wholesale prices here.) Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. *NOTE: If you are making this whipped body butter for little bodies you may want to choose a different oil like lavender which is more highly recommended for small children. As with all homemade beauty products, make sure you follow these simple safety guidelines.
Whole Wheat Sourdough English Muffins JMonkey My daughter basically lives on these for breakfast. I save up old starter over the week in the fridge and make these both during the week and over the weekend. Ingredients Sourdough starter: 1/2 cup (stiff or wet, makes no difference)Milk: 1 cup if you use wet starter; 1.25 cups if you use stiffWhole wheat flour: 2 cupsHoney: 1 TbsSalt: ¾ tspBaking soda: 1 tsp Semolina flour or cornmeal, for dusting Dissolve the starter into the milk and then add the flour. The next morning, add the honey, salt and baking soda and mix well. Spray griddle or skillet lightly with spray oil or add a little butter. Split with a fork and toast if you like. These Are the Best Room-Temperature Foods for Summer It is not properly hot out yet, but once that happens, three things will become true: I will start to hate using my oven. I will want to invite people to my yard to enjoy a meal al fresco. I will grow increasingly lazy. None of these three things is in direct conflict with the other two, but their co-existence does present some challenges. Cooking outside keeps things cool, but grilling usually means I end up all smoky and sweaty come suppertime. I also do not always love putting fresh-off-the-grill food into my mouth if I myself have spent a good amount of time sweating over hot coals. Eating food that was cooked the day before, a couple of hours ago, or even just half an hour ago and then allowed to cool does two things: It introduces you to new flavors and textures, and it frees up your hosting timeline considerably. While a nice hot steak is definitely enjoyable, a grilled flank that’s been sitting in a board sauce overnight (in the fridge) can be transcendent. A word on food safety