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Everything about Molasses

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Molasses is a natural product which is extracted from sugar cane, during the processing for the extraction of white sugar. It is a sweetener, thick and dark syrup, which now finds applications in both cooking, cosmetic and therapeutic uses!

It is considered a superfood, as 300 grams of molasses contain (on a daily basis): 9% vitamin B1, 16% vitamin B3, 116% vitamin B6 and 27% vitamin B5, water-soluble vitamins and particularly useful for the health of the nervous system, the nervous system, the memory and concentration but also skin health.
In addition, it contains trace elements and minerals that give energy, hydrate the body and normalize blood pH, in large quantities: 69% calcium, 88% iron, 204% magnesium, 10% phosphorus, 141% potassium, 258% manganese, 86% selenium , 7% zinc, 82% copper. The energy it also offers to the body is great as it offers 252% of the carbohydrate needs. It should be treated like any sweetener, as it contains a lot of calories!

Due to the many methods of extracting molasses, many times you will find a mixture of cane with sugar beet, so it is important to know that the quality and content of the ingredients depends on the method of extraction, the origin of molasses and the method of preservation. So prefer when buying, Blackstrap molasses, which is in its purest form and is extracted from raw cane sugar.

For the health:
Beneficial for the nervous system and the fight against stress, molasses due to its high content of magnesium and B-complex vitamins, protects and benefits the nervous system, thus reducing tension, muscle contractions, fatigue and stress. It raises the levels of the hormone serotonin, thus fighting melancholy, reducing physical pain and mood swings, and fighting depression. It contributes significantly to the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as the content of minerals and trace elements supports brain function and improves concentration and memory.

Prevents the formation of cancer cells, due to its powerful antioxidant action. By preventing the oxidation of cells and consequently their destruction, not only the formation of cancer cells is prevented but also the aging of the organism. The antioxidant action of molasses, fights free radicals, which in high concentrations are responsible for many diseases, aging, destruction of proteins in the body, damage to DNA and cell membranes. Selenium and manganese play an important role.

Improves bone health and fights arthritis. As it is a rich source of calcium, molasses strengthens bones and teeth. At the same time, consumption helps in faster and better recovery from fractures, and reduces the possibility of weak and fragile bones and joints. People suffering from arthritis will see an improvement in both swelling and pain.

Beneficial for red blood cells, molasses is rich in copper, so it helps significantly in the absorption of iron and the creation of new red blood cells, while protecting the immune system. In combination with its high iron content, it is ideal for people with anemia, low iron and hematocrit levels, people with thyroid problems, arrhythmia and low iron stores.For Women during menopause, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstruation they will improve mood, reduce pain, supplement their iron and calcium needs and regulate their hormones naturally.

For the treatment of headaches, fatigue and poor sleep, molasses will be very useful, as it gives energy and the content of trace elements and vitamins improve blood flow, resulting in better brain function, higher energy levels and better sleep.

Stabilizes blood sugar levels, while the high content of potassium (potassium) reduces cholesterol levels. Potassium lowers blood pressure and supports the cardiovascular system, while helping to detoxify the liver and keep the body hydrated.

Improves sexual health, as it promotes healthy production of hormones, improves the function of the nervous and cardiovascular system and of course gives energy!

For the skin:
Molasses offers a variety of beneficial ingredients for the overall health of the skin with its main anti-aging action. Externally it can be used for exfoliation but also a very good emollient for very dry skin. Significantly reduces dark circles and restores vigor to the skin.

People suffering from skin diseases and acne will see improvement both with consumption and with its use for cleansing the face. Topically it can be used on pimples, wounds, cysts and rashes, as it has a healing and anti-inflammatory effect.

For hair:
The effect of molasses on hair is not proven by studies but mainly by the experience of thousands of users, who claim that it improves the quality and texture of hair, reduces the appearance of white hair and prevents hair loss. These observations are most likely to be correct, as high levels of copper and the strong antioxidant activity of molasses can have these effects on the body and hair. You can consume molasses daily to improve the hair but also apply molasses solution in water as a hair mask.

How to consume molasses
In cooking it is a favorite ingredient that you will find in pies and rum, in confectionery, in salad dressing, in grilled vegetables, in marinades and in sauces. You can use it in coffee, tea, juices, yogurt, cereals and ice cream, while you can add it to your own recipe for cereal bars!2 t

ablespoons is the maximum you can consume daily, while you can consume it insoluble, or even better in lemon juice dissolved in a little water for better absorption. Due to its particularly viscous texture, molasses dissolves in lukewarm water.Prefer to consume molasses before breakfast, on an empty stomach.

Possible side effects
It is generally considered safe to consume molasses in the permitted quantities. People who are allergic to cane should not consume molasses. It does not contain gluten, while it is easily digested by the body. People with diabetes should consume molasses on the advice of a doctor, while we must not forget that despite the invaluable nutrients it contains, it is still a sweetener. So the dosages should not be exceeded!

Source: Botanologio – everything about herbs

Excellent cake without a trace of sugar!

Written by AdMHaGr on . Posted in Diet, Healthy Recipes.

We searched, tested and came up with this great dairy free and sugar free cake recipe!

More and more people choose to remove sugar from their lives, from processed foods, from sweets, from coffee. It is blamed for a large number of health problems, the main and most obvious of which is diabetes. But it’s hard to say no to a sweet treat. But if this is safe?

The recipe for the following cake is easy, quick, does not require a mixer and is safe for babies from 1 year old if they are not allergic to any of the ingredients!

For 12 servings, you will need:

– 2 ripe bananas
– 5 royal dates without the pit
– 150 grams of almond, coconut, oat flour or any of your choice
– 2 eggs beaten
– 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
– 1 tablespoon of water
– 10 grams of baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

Optional: up to 30 grams of cocoa powder, up to 30 grams of ground or cracked walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts.

We start by soaking the dates for 5 minutes in boiled water so that they soften and the pit comes out easily. At the same time, preheat the oven to 180.

Blend the dates with the bananas, water and cinnamon in a blender. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the mashed dates with the bananas and the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Transfer to a cake tin of choice, covered with non-stick paper and bake for 30 – 35 minutes.

It will give you several servings depending on how you cut them, while it has excellent nutritional value!

Store in the fridge for 4 days and in the freezer for 3 months!

Dates are about 70% natural sugars, which makes them a rich source of energy. They contain a significant percentage of plant fibers, vitamins and minerals with a high content of polyphenols. In addition, dates have gastroprotective and anticancer properties and contribute to the shielding of brain health.

Banana has a high content of antioxidants and is a very good source of potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, vitamin C and B6. It is an excellent source of prebiotics which promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut and contribute to the feeling of satiety.

Source: thememagers.gr

Healthy and homemade sweet rusks

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Healthy and delicious recipes are hard to find nowadays! A little bit the complexity of the recipes, a little bit the dietary restrictions, the ingredients are becoming more and more demanding and expensive!

A sweet recipe that unfortunately I do not remember how I found to be able to cite a source, helped me a lot during pregnancy when sugar was a forbidden fruit!

The ingredients must be at room temperature for the recipe to work properly. They only 8 ingredients and we will usually find them in every household!

Ingredients for about 30 rusks:
– 3 cups flour for all uses
– 60 grams of unsalted butter
– 2 tablespoons baking powder
– 1/3 cup honey or brown sugar or sweetener of your choice such as stevia, coconut sugar, agave syrup etc
– 1/2 cup blonde or black raisins
– 3 medium eggs
– 1 vanilla
– 1 sachet of milk or dark chocolate couverture in drops or broken couverture in pieces
optional 1/3 cup walnuts into pieces

We start by beating the butter with the honey or sugar until fluffy. Add the 2.5 eggs which you have first beaten lightly to mix the yolk with the egg white. Continue with the baking powder, raisins, vanilla and walnuts (if desired) and add the flour last.
When it becomes a tight mass, start to knead it to mix well and shape two loaves equal in dimension, about 25 * 2 cm and sprinkle on top with the leftover egg.
Preheat the oven to 160 ° C and put the loaves to bake for 35 minutes. Τake them out, let them cool and cut them into slices in the dimension you want to be your sweet crackers. Finally, spread the crackers in a pan and bake at 150 ° C for 7 minutes on one side and 7 minutes on the other!

The sweet rusks are ready and delicious !!!!

Low glycemic index foods to keep your blood sugar low!

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Nutrition plays an important role in our daily lives and well-being, despite the fact that it is considered a given process. Our psychology depends on our diet, the overall picture of our health and even the condition of our skin.

The glycemic index and the importance that we must give it on a daily basis nutritionally, does not exclusively concern people with diabetes. People in the pre-diabetic stage, with insulin resistance, women during pregnancy for the healthy development of the fetus but also for a normal and healthy pregnancy, people on a diet or with food intolerances, people with metabolic problems, liver problems, it is important to pay attention to the glycemic index of the foods they consume, while the list is long.

So let’s start with the basic foods that we should not consume if we want to keep our sugar at low levels:

First and foremost is white flour and all its derivatives that contain sugar or sweeteners. Biscuits, waffles, white bread, cakes, donuts, sandwich and toast breads and puff pastry go hand in hand with bread. Of course, cereal bars are also in the list as they contain not only flour but also plenty of sweeteners.

Of course all cereals, many nuts, rice wafers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice and especially jasmine, spaghetti, noodles, rice and almond milk, raise the glycemic index. Also soft drinks and all juices that you will see marked “from concentrated juice” should definitely be avoided.

It is not possible to eliminate all these foods from our diet such as legumes, cereals and nuts, especially since they are important sources of protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. But we can significantly reduce the most harmful ones such as puff pastry and sweets.

Which foods have a low glycemic index and you can eat without fear:
Quinoa, whole grain pasta and rice, although for many they are difficult to digest. From legumes, chickpeas, lentils and beans. You can drink oat and walnut milk, consume dates, nuts, chestnuts, cashews, almonds (in moderation). Fruits ideally cherries, blueberries, strawberries, apples, pears, kiwi, and secondly peaches, plums and apricots in moderation.

From vegetables, prefer cauliflower, spinach and broccoli as they are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, celery, corn, pumpkin and zucchini. You can also consume oats, and pumpkin seeds or otherwise pasatempo! Remember that foods that do not contain carbohydrates do not have a glycemic index. All meats such as pork, lamb, beef, chicken, turkey, herbs and spices, fish, eggs, yogurt and low-fat cheeses are preferably safe to eat, as are almost all green leafy vegetables.

Extra tips: what can you eat to avoid an unhealthy snack? try a handful of raw nuts that give a feeling of satiety. A yogurt with chopped apple, carrot sticks with lemon, hummus, or a bowl of berries, grapes, some cheese, a light salad, a boiled egg, are some of the many options you have!

Date paste for pleasures without guilt!

Written by AdMHaGr on . Posted in Diet, Healthy Recipes.

We saw it, tried it and share it with you for unique sweet pleasures without guilt! Homemade merenda as you will see, is one of the many and different recipes that we find, with one difference: it is completely healthy, has a low glycemic value and is suitable for vegetarians!

With easy and simple steps, you can have at home, a jar maybe much tastier than the classic hazelnut praline, to prepare a snack or an invigorating breakfast! The materials you will need are the following:

250 grams of seedless dates. Be careful not to have sugar in the dates as the standard ones usually contain. Dates are a very sweet and delicious dried fruit with a low glycemic index and great nutritional value.

150 grams of hazelnuts. Prefer if you have access, Greek hazelnut as it is tastier, more aromatic and bitter but a little more expensive.

250 ml of coconut milk or almond milk or oat milk, while if you are not interested in your merenda being exclusively vegetarian, you can also add milk.

70 grams of cocoa or 60 grams of cocoa and 20 grams of carob flour. Personally, I prefer the simplest recipes, so just adding cocoa is a unique result.

A pinch of salt and half a teaspoon of natural vanilla.

Optionally you can add honey, maple syrup, agave syrup etc. up to 100 grams. But I can tell you for sure that without the slightest addition of sweetener, it will not be missing from the recipe. If you want your date paste to be sweet, add up to 50 grams so that you do not miss the opportunity for sweet treats with low glycemic value!

The process is as simple as possible:

Put the dates spread in a pan with a little water just enough to cover them halfway and on high heat let them boil covered for 4 minutes. Set aside the dates to drain and put the hazelnuts in the blender (optionally you can roast them first). Leave them enough to rub well and slowly add the dates, milk, cocoa, vanilla and salt. If you try and think you want the paste to be sweeter, add honey or syrup of your choice!

Store in a glass jar that closes tightly, for a week! If the jar has been properly sterilized, you can keep it longer but never if you have used fresh milk!

This is a homemade treat that will become a habit for the whole family!

Homemade Granola for every taste!

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Granola is a grear healthy snacks and breakfast, offering plenty of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, essential for the healthy functioning of our body. Depending on the composition of granola, it can give a special taste and of course detoxification, energy, calories, depending on your needs, helping to create a nutrient-rich breakfast.

Granola, depending on the shape we give, is an energy bar or breakfast consisting of a combination of oats with nuts, sweeteners, dried fruits and sometimes herbs and spices. The combinations are too many depending on our tastes and the imagination we have when we prefer to make our own granola, but of course you will find many combinations in the market.

Depending on your needs, you will cfind combinations for better concentration, for energy, for easier digestion. But what you really need to watch when buying, is the sweeteners that are contained because often, instead of buying a healthy meal, it ends up being a particularly fattening delicacy. You can consume the granola pure or with yogurt, juice or milk.

Preference on granola, because of the energy it offers, the nutrition and, of course, the fact that it is easy to transport it, show hikers, cyclists, athletes and campers.

Homemade granola gives you the advantage of creating just what you want in taste and nourishment, without preservatives.

Oats as a base, is rich in fiber, trace elements and proteins, and – importantly – does not contain gluten. But you can enrich your recipe with quinoa, groats, even rice. Of course, oats need a basic material to bind, and a sweetener to make them more pleasant to taste. Ideal materials are a light seed oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil or olive oil. From sweeteners, you can add in combination or individually honey, molasses, black sugar, maple syrup.

Then comes the addition of extra nutrients. Try various nuts such as crushed walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, poppy seeds, peanuts, sesame. Of course you can not miss the dried fruits, such as various berries (cranberry, blueberry, berries, etc.) chopped figs, blonde and black currants, plums, while I personally love the taste of grated coconut.

For chocolate lovers, of course you can add pieces of black chocolate, depending on your mood. While herbs can not be missed. You can add ginger, turmeric, vanilla, nutmeg or cinnamon in a small amount to make your granola more flavourful or more spicy. Personally I love spicy and especially in combination with chocolate.

That’s why I suggest you my own recipe and of course you can make many variations with all the above ingredients.

We need:

400gr oats
150gr of honey
100gr sunflower oil
60 gr crushed raw almonds
60gr crushed raw nuts
30gr sunflower seeds raw
10gr of finely chopped blueberries
2 dried figs finely chopped
1 tbsp. crushed Lavender flowers
2 tsp. Ginger
1 pinch of salt
optionally chocolate

You can put more or less oil, or seeds and nuts according to your own taste.

The preparation is very simple:

In a pan add the honey, the oil, the ginger and the salt and mix. We do not burn it, just like warming up and softening honey to unite the materials. We remove from the heat and add oats, sunflower, lavender flowers, walnuts and almonds. Stir well and pour the mixture into a non-stick baking sheet where it is well pressed. Bake to 150 degrees (preheated) for 25 – 30 minutes. If you want a lighter texture, you can often mix the mixture without first pressing it.

Finally, and after the mixture has cooled, add the chopped dried fruit and chocolate! It is kept in a jar for about 2 weeks. You can cut small pieces in bar size, or break into small pieces for your breakfast!

Source: Botanologio – everything about herbs

12 Nutritious smoothies that you will love!

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Smoothies offer a variety of vitamins and fiber, while it is the easiest way to consume the necessary amounts of fruits and vegetables in a demanding daily life and especially when it is not our favorite meal and we avoid it.

So we chose the most beautiful recipes that they believe cover the most special tastes!

Detox Smoothie: this is a smoothie full of vitamin C and energy, while cleansing the body of toxins. You will need 1 grapefruit cut into pieces, 1 cup grated red cabbage 1 sliced ​​banana and 1 glass of mineral water. Put all the ingredients in the blender and serve with or without ice! You can have the banana in the freezer.

Wellness Smoothie: with great taste and beautiful color! You will need 1 carrot, 1 beetroot, juice of 1/2 grapefruit, 1 tangerine, 1 tablespoon of ginger, 1/2 cup of green tea. Boil the chopped beetroot and carrot for 5 minutes, leave to cool and add all the ingredients together in the blender with 6 ice cubes. Beetroot also goes well with spinach.

Mental Elevation Smoothie: helps in better concentration, memory and reduces mental fatigue. You will need 3 carrots, 2 tomatoes 1 sweet red pepper, 1 clove of garlic, 2 sprigs of celery, 1/2 cup spinach 1/2 hot pepper and 3-4 ice cubes. Put them all in the blender together and beat for 5 minutes at most. This smoothie looks a lot like gazpacho!

Energizing Smoothie: ideal if you feel tired or exhausted for long periods of time! Add 1 cup iced green tea, 1 cup fresh coriander, 1 cup grated cucumber, 1 cup fresh pineapple, lemon juice, 1/2 avocado and 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Avocado is good to eat with lemon as it helps a lot in the better absorption of its nutrients.

Sweet and Nutritious Smoothie: you will need 2 cups of strawberries, 2 florin peppers, 1 apple, juice of 1 lemon, a few ice cubes and optionally 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. This Smoothie is so delicious that even children like it, if we do not add cayenne pepper!

Smoothie with Vitamin K: source of youth for some, you will need 4 kiwis, 1 pear, 1 cup coriander, 1 cup radishes, 1 banana, 3-4 ice cubes. The miraculous coriander and the antioxidant kiwi will amaze you!

Smoothie for Improving the digestive system: ideal for dysentery, constipation and stomach upsets. Put in the blender 4-5 plums, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 banana, 1/2 cup milk or almond milk and 3-4 ice cubes. The milk with the yogurt and the plums need a lot of beating to bind the ingredients together!

Metabolism Adjustment Smoothie: ideal for losing weight easily, this smoothie activates the metabolism! You need 1 cup of plums, 1 cup of water with 2 sachets of green tea, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of honey and 2-3 ice cubes of green tea. Plums can be replaced by nectarines or peaches as well.

Antioxidant and digestive Smoothie: put in the blender 1 cup green tea, 1 cup chopped cucumber, 1 cup fresh pineapple, 1/2 avocado, 1 tablespoon ginger and juice of 1/2 lemon. We can add 1 cup of spinach or replace the pineapple with an apple.

Smoothie – Vitamin cocktail: you need 2 cups of strawberries, 1 small peeled orange, 1 banana, 1 1/2 cup spinach, 1 cup of almond or oat milk and zest of half a lemon. Contains vitamins, minerals, fiber and trace elements necessary for the healthy functioning of the body!

Smoothie with superfoods: try in the blender 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup spinach or beetroot and 6 ice cubes of green tea. Blueberries can be replaced by any forest fruit!

Energy Smoothie: the sweetest combination of energy, with cinnamon, sweet potato and orange! You will need 1 cup of boiled sweet potato in pieces, 2 oranges peeled in pieces, and half a teaspoon of cinnamon. Beat them in the blender and the smoothie is ready! You can replace the orange with any citrus fruit of your choice!

Energizing Breakfast: start your day with an invigorating smoothie! You will need a sliced banana, a cup of almond milk, half a cup of oatmeal as a base. On this base you can experiment freely! Try adding honey and tahini, or cocoa and hazelnuts, while berries and strawberries are a perfect match, giving a wonderful color!

Try these special recipes for unique and healthy pleasures!

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