Quinoa

E quinoa grain like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. Quinoa is a pseudo-cereal because it actually belongs to the family (to which also belong spinach and beet) and not to the family Poaceae and is one of the plants with high nutritional value.

Cinema is the best cereal, mostly because of the high content of essential amino acids, high protein balance, the lack of gluten and is ideal for those who are allergic to it.
In film contains all 8 essential amino acids needed by the body, as well as carbohydrates, fats, some vitamins, minerals, iron, calcium and magnesium. Quinoa seeds of the plant are rich in protein - 16,2%. Some varieties of quinoa contain over 20% protein. Besides protein quinoa seeds are a valuable source of starch, sugars, minerals, vitamins, fiber. Cup dry quinoa contains 318 calories.
Usage of Quinoa:

The berries should be washed thoroughly under running water. Boiled like rice - pour water in the ratio 1:2 and after the water boil, leave on low heat for 15-20 minutes. When cooking quinoa increases its capacity four times, in the middle of the grain becomes transparent, and around it there is a small circle. All recipes with rice, couscous or bulgur can be made with quinoa.

Goji berries

Goji berries or goji berries or also wolfberry is a fruit that is sweet in taste and neutral in nature : they act lung , kidney yin channels and increases energy. The fruits of Goji berry can be eaten raw, can be consumed as juice , wine or brewed as tea. The fruits of goji berries are extremely nutritious. For a daily dose of Goji Berry, between 10 and 30 ounces, they provide the body with more vitamin C than oranges , more beta carotene than carrots and more iron than red meat portion . Goji berry is a good source of vitamins and antioxidants that prevent the damaging effects of free radicals damaging cells in the body. Rich in polysaccharides , goji berries help to improve the functioning of the immune system, contains 18 kinds of amino acids and potassium. Summarized goji berries take care of your skin, for your cardiovascular and immune systems .

Goji berry is a good adaptogen ( adaptogens impact on therapeutic total body , strengthen the body and help it to cope better in stressful conditions) .
It is believed that the fruits of goji berries contain the following nutrients :
6 essential vitamins
11 key elements
22 minerals
18 amino acids
8 polysaccharides
6 monosaccharides
5 unsaturated fatty acids ( linonenola and alpha -linolenic acid , beta -sitosterol and other phytosterols )
5 carotenoids , including . beta carotene , lutein and more.
many phenolic pigments ( antioxidants )
Has also been found that the fruits of Goji berries contain :
Calcium - 112 mg./100 g
potassium - 1130 mg./100 g
iron - 9 mg./100 g
Zn 2 mg./100 g
Selenium - 50 mkg./100 d
Riboflavin - 1.3 mg./100 g
Vitamin C - Between 29 and 148 mg./100 g
other

Goji berries contain many phytochemicals
 - Beta carotene 7 mg . 100 g dried fruit
 - Zeaxanthin - to 200 mg . 100 g of dried fruit
 - Polysaccharides : up to 31% by weight of the pulp
How to consume Goji Berry :
- With muesli
 - With oatmeal
 - With oxygen . milk
 - Hot water for tea
 - Can be eaten directly
 - As part of the cakes, desserts etc. .
Daily intake Gdzhi Berry :
Consume 30 grams per day. Goji berries can be eaten by children - up to 5 g
storage:
You can store Goji Berry in a glass container , paper bag or refrigerator.

Carob three

Carob is an evergreen bushy tree, widespread in Europe. Of its pods made from carob flour. It grows well in warm temperate and subtropical climates, as tolerated hot and humid coastal parts.Three carob is sustainable to drought. Carob is a typical culture of the southern parts of Portugal, Spain and the Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The tree begins to bear fruit (pods) after six years. When carob tree reaches 12 years of age, it is easy to give 50 kg of fruit per year. The more you grow old carob tree, the yield it increases - up to 100 120 kg. It's amazing that you can continue to give 100.

Locust was also very popular sweetener. Carob pods were the largest source of sugar before sugarcane and sugar beets. Nowadays bean seeds are used in cosmetics for the treatment of tobacco and paper production. Carob powder or chunks are also used as an ingredient substitute cacao, chocolate, pastry and cakes.

Many people mix with raw carob for cocoa taste better. In Cocoa has a lot of magnesium, while seaweeds has many calcium. Carob contains about three times more calcium than chocolate, but only 60% of its calories. Furthermore, carob contains vitamin B1 vitamin A and others. Carob also contains vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, potassium and trace elements iron, copper, nickel, manganese and chrome. Carob not contain gluten and stimulates the nervous system, it is therefore appropriate to be consumed even in the afternoon, and at later times. It is also known that the locust has a therapeutic effect on diarrhea and helps with nausea, vomiting and indigestion.

Honey Bee

Honey Bee - an underrated Assistant
Understand when, how and what honey is beneficial to consume

  Honey Bee is one of the most enduring food (unlimited duration). Store in glass, pottery, porcelain, ceramic and wooden containers in a dark, cool, dry place where there are no extraneous odors.

It instantly absorbs the smell of fish, cheese, sauerkraut. So consider to leave a jar of honey in the basement to winter supplies. In the fridge did too wet for him.

Direct sunlight is detrimental to honey. After 48 hours of continuous sunlight enzymes in honey are destroyed. Mostly it comes to inhibin - ferment with antimicrobial activity. At temperatures above 150 ° Resurrection Conditioner is simple carbohydrate blend.

Honey Bee should not be stored in metal containers because the acids contained therein. They can cause oxidation, which can lead to increased levels of heavy metals and to reduce nutrients in Honey Bee . This honey can cause stomach discomfort and even lead to poisoning.
And some recommendations ...
When you decide to use Honey Bee instead of sugar in recipes, use quantity to half of the sugar.
One tablespoon of honey contains 60 calories. Taken in the morning on an empty stomach will help to increase metabolism, balance hormones and fat burning.
You should know that by eating honey should not go to extremes - it can not and should not be the sole source of nutrition, ie, honey is a wonderful healing and food in combination with other foods. Thus, the body will be provided with everything you need. can be indispensable food on the menu for everyone. Honey Bee is a sweet juice that bees collect from plants, process it, enrich it with their enzymes cuddle and stored in honeycombs. Honey gives a lot of energy to the practitioners who use it.

General information about honey

Natural Honey Bee in its taste and nutritional value is one of the most valuable food known from antiquity.

Renowned physician Avicenna recommended honey as a food that increases performance and extends the life. Honey keeps in his youth, sharpens the mind and restore memory.

The ancient Greeks worshiped honey, considering it an important element in the diet, which is reflected in their mythology - ambrosia, the food of the gods, a mixture of milk and honey. In England it is known as mead national drink two thousand years ago.

Among other valuable assets that you own, honey also helps in relieving headaches and hangovers.

Honey Bee contains fructose, which helps to faster degradation of alcohol. Moreover, it protects us from sudden changes in the level of alcohol, which is the reason for headaches the next morning.

  It is completely absorbed by the body, as from 1 kg honey, up to 3,400 calories of energy.

The relative weight of Honey Bee is 1.4 (the volume of one kilogram of water replaced with honey weighs 1.4 kilograms). Naturally, the quality of honey is eventually crystallize.

 In our country, this phenomenon is called crystal and this honey is mistrusted. But in some far more developed European countries, the market is considered better crystallized honey, because it is certain that the water content is not more than 18%, while all other properties are preserved.

Crystallized Honey Bee has another advantage - it is better to mix with other products in the preparation of remedies.

In liquid methods for the preparation of medical mixed with honey is difficult, due to differences in the relative weight of the ingredients and their deposition layers.

This can make sure and mix two types of honey, acacia ie light and dark pine (specific gravity of dark honey is bigger and it will be given to the bottom of the container, while acacia honey will remain above pine).
Honey Bee

By origin is nectar and honey dew. Outgoing material nectar copper nectar that bees collect from flowers of plants, and for manna - manna.

 The latter is sweet juice secreted by aphids and other insect-eating juices of lime, willow, oak and other trees.

There is also a pine honey, a person may self-cooked, as long as available-tipped pine, sugar and patience. The method of preparation is similar to that of ordinary sweet.
Composition of Honey Bee

Its composition is protein, vitamins - B1, B2, B3, B6, K, C, E, pro-vitamins - A, PP, organic acids, enzyme invertase, lipase, and many other elements that are found in the blood in small quantities.

In pure honey has more: invert sugar (fruit or grape) - 73% Trastena (beet) sugar - 2% water - 20%, dextrin - 2% nitrogenous substances - 0.99%, acid - 0.1 % minerals - 0.1%.

In 100 g of honey is:
Water - 21% Protein - 0.4% Fat - 0%, carbohydrates - 78.3% calories - 323, which are absorbed by the body very quickly.
Carbohydrates (70-80%), mainly represented by glucose, fructose, disaccharides sucrose and about 20 other di-and trisaccharides.
Organic acids - tartaric, citric, lactic, formic, etc..
Minerals - potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, sulfur, magnesium.
Amino acids, about 20 in number - gluutaminova acid, glycerol, tyrosine, lysine, etc..
Health benefits of consuming honey for athletes

  Honey Bee gives a lot of power, strength and endurance of the practitioners who use it. Good to be taken before and after training, but not necessarily, especially if you are on a diet (whether it is higher or lower weight).

Very good + is a combination of honey nuts. From my personal experience I would argue that walnuts are the most suitable for this combination.

In honey contains performance enhancers, ie substances that increase the life of the organism. Observations have shown that athletes who consume honey before competitions or breaks between them quickly restored muscle energy consumed.

Many doctors recommend honey old people and children, and to people who need quick recovery of strength after a prolonged illness.

Honey has curative effect if taken in appropriate doses daily. It is most useful if taken in the form of 12 to 13 percent water solution (one tablespoon honey 1 cup warm water) three times a day, always from 1.5 to 2 hours before eating.

Daily dose for an adult is around 100 Children are given three times daily 1 teaspoonful, representing approximately '30 Larger doses of copper glut exhausted body and pancreas.
 How to store honey.

Honey Bee is one of the most enduring food (unlimited duration). Store in glass, pottery, porcelain, ceramic and wooden containers in a dark, cool, dry place where there are no extraneous odors.

It instantly absorbs the smell of fish, cheese, sauerkraut. So consider to leave a jar of honey in the basement to winter supplies. In the fridge did too wet for him.

Direct sunlight is detrimental to honey. After 48 hours of continuous sunlight enzymes in honey are destroyed. Mostly it comes to inhibin - ferment with antimicrobial activity. At temperatures above 150 ° Resurrection Conditioner is simple carbohydrate blend.

Honey should not be stored in metal containers because the acids contained therein. They can cause oxidation, which can lead to increased levels of heavy metals and to reduce nutrients in honey. This honey can cause stomach discomfort and even lead to poisoning.
And some recommendations ...
When you decide to use honey instead of sugar in recipes, use quantity to half of the sugar.
One tablespoon of honey contains 60 calories. Taken in the morning on an empty stomach will help to increase metabolism, balance hormones and fat burning.
You should know that by eating honey should not go to extremes - it can not and should not be the sole source of nutrition, honey is a wonderful healing and food in combination with other foods. Thus, the body will be provided with everything you need.

Bee Pollen

Another opportunity to strengthen your body

 Bee Pollen is a high consumer and market value. Its unique qualities make it indispensable in various areas of food, medicine, and cosmetics. Bee Pollen is used as a food additive in feeding the bees. Due to its rich composition and pronounced biological effects, it is also used as a supplement aimed at increasing the resilience of the human body.

Bee pollen grain is oval in shape and size from 10 to 150 microns. When collecting Bee Pollen from flowers of plants bees mix it with secretions of the salivary glands and nectar Oval him to make honey and granules (pellets) with a size of 1-2 mm. and Table 5-6 mg. The importance of Bee Pollen for the colony is large. It is used as food for the larvae breeding, to produce wax and royal jelly. Average one year a well developed royal family consumes about 30 kg. Bee Pollen . About 20% of Bee Pollen (~ 6 kg / yr.) May be withdrawn without adverse consequences for the family. This is done using special devices called " Bee Pollen traps".
Its role in a healthy diet

  Bee Pollen contains many minerals such as potassium, magnesium, titanium, silver, zinc, copper, chromium, vanadium, cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, gallium, zirconium, manganese, phosphorus, silicon, calcium, iron, aluminum, barium. Fresh pollen contains: 20-40% proteins, 30-60% sugar in the form of nectar carbohydrates, vitamins C, B1, B2, B5, B6, B8, E, pro vitamin A, folic acid, biotin, tocopherol, enzymes, antibiotic substances, minerals, biologically active substances, lipids, aromatic and pigments. Important component of pollen cells are carbohydrates. There were glucose, fructose, sucrose, arabinose, ribose, galactose, raffinose, stahiloza, xylose, dextrin, starch, cellulose and lactose. Its composition includes essential amino acids the human body:
arginine - an average of 4.7 mg;
isoleucine - 4.7 mg;
Histidine - 1.5 mg;
leucine - 5.6 mg;
Lysine - 5.7 mg;
methionine - 1.7 mg;
Phenylalanine - 3.5 mg;
threonine - 4.6 mg;
Tryptophan - 1.6 mg;
valine - 6.4 mg;
alanine, glycine, asparagine, glutamine, serine, proline, tyrosine, cystine, cysteine.

 Cellulose is contained in the outer grain in quantity 1-3% starch by 7%. High fat content is pollen produced by  - 19.80%, dandelion - 14% grechiha - 12.87%. There were decanoic, palmitic, linoleic, oleic, linoleic, stearic, lauric, and behenic acid.
Healing properties

  Bee Pollen has a healing effect. Acceptance helps the bones. Contained therein vitamin E positively affects potency. Routine strengthens blood cells, reduces bleeding, acting strengthening the heart, normalizes high blood pressure by reducing blood flow. Bee Pollen is rich in lecithin, which normalizes fat metabolism and thus help normalize weight. Bee Pollen is very rich in selenium, which acts prophylactically in some cancers, helps the organism in the release of heavy metals.
 Medicinal use of  Bee Pollen
able for use in the treatment of diabetes because they stimulate insulin release
due to the high content of iodine can be used in prevention of endemic goiter
treatment of various diseases of the small intestine and colon (constipation and colitis)
contains iron, which means it can be used in the treatment of anemia
lowers cholesterol, which is used in the treatment of atherosclerosis
characterized by low sodium, but contains a lot of magnesium and potassium, which makes it suitable for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases
has a profound biological effect to prevent premature aging of cells and stimulating the growth of new tissue. It smoothes wrinkles and stimulates blood flow to all cells of the skin
useful for the treatment of symptoms such as fatigue, allergies and other respiratory diseases (such as bronchitis, sinusitis and colds).
in neurasthenia and depression
 thanks to its full spectrum and rejuvenating properties, Bee Pollen is especially useful for athletes and people in recovery from illness.

To reach its end user Bee Pollen must pass through several stages of production. Along with its exceptional qualities it has one major drawback: when passing through different stages its quality can only get worse. Depending on the type of applied technologies of production, processing and storing Bee Pollen can maintain their relative qualities few months, but can lose them in a few days.
Side Effects

 As noted side effects abdominal pain, unpleasant taste in the mouth, nausea. In the early days possible light or diarrhea. If Bee Pollen is not diluted abdominal pain are possible.
Application and dosage

 The daily dose of  Bee Pollen for adults is 15 to 20 g dried pollen for 1 to 3 months. It is recommended to accept the seasons - the autumn - winter and spring - summer.
Children aged 3-5 years - 5-10 grams daily;
Children aged 6-12 years from 10 to 15 grams daily.

Chia seeds

Ancient Superfood or another cereal?

 What is chia (or chia)? Rather kernel or more cereal, trying to have in the diet of athletes? It is difficult to determine, unless we tried small grains. CLS was an integral part not only of the diet of the Aztecs and Mayans before the Spanish conquest, but also an important part of their religious ceremonies.
What is chia ?

Who is the common name for two species Salvia (Salvia Hispanica and Salvia Columbariae), grown as wild plants, with the exception of Salba. Represent the small and hard seeds, the fruit of a plant that resembles sage with extremely small.

Until some time ago, small seeds of the plant are grown only as a decorative element, but the study of their composition and beneficial properties, it is clear that they can be a potential source of nutrients for the body.

 Different climate, growing conditions, and the composition of the field determine the nutritional quality of seeds. Today, chia production is concentrated in Mexico, Central and South America.
Nutritional composition of chia Nutrient composition for 100 g dried seeds whose
Calories 486
Calories from Fat 276
Total Fat 30.74 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 42.12 g
34.4 g fiber
Sugars 0 g
Protein 16.54 g
5.89 ml water
Glycemic index (GI) 4.56
Glycemic load / louding (GL) 2

Health benefits of consuming whose

It would be difficult to describe in a few sentences all the benefits of the "running food" as the centuries have called Indians. Argue that its consumption is associated with a burst of energy and significantly increase the resilience of the body.

This is explained by the contents of large amounts of potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc and manganese in the composition of seeds whose.

Furthermore, the content of polyunsaturated, saturated and saturated fatty acids increases the usefulness of cereal.

Much of the fat actually omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid for which sufficient evidence already exists for how precious good physiological condition of the body.
Whose consumption is important because:
contribute to slower absorption of glucose by controlling blood sugar levels, while increasing intestinal transit time as Whose contains a significant amount of soluble fiber and has a relatively high viscosity from other dietary fibers;
contains large amounts of antioxidants;
increases the resistance of the body due to the omega-3 and vitamins;
stimulates and improves the digestive tract and controls constipation due to fiber;
high content of omega-3 fatty acids beneficial influence on brain development, improves memory, reduces signs of depression;
has good prevention against diseases of the cardiovascular system;
helps reduce obesity because of its low calorific value and its properties to absorb large amounts of type and swells, becoming more filling;
helps detoxify the body;
chia hygroscopic properties allow it to be absorbed more fluid and thus retain much of electrolytes: an important feature, especially for people subjected to high loads
no gluten - especially important advantage of seeds for people suffering from gluten intolerance.

We can conclude that the seeds of chia include:
chia is two times more protein than most cereals, is comparable only with oats;
chia is to five times more calcium than milk;
chia is two times more potassium than bananas;
chia is large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.
chia is How to select and store whose?

 At present in the world chia seeds are only available in organic shops, so some difficulty meeting the question "How to choose quality chia ?" It remains to be trusted importers.

How to protect CLS? Well, all the rules are followed for storing cereals valid here. It is important that the storage period is relatively short, as appropriate court is important.

Always choose glass or ceramic containers and use dark and dry place for storage. If the package is opened the product feel strange odor or smell of mold, it is a sure indicator that is not fit for consumption.
Culinary chia ideas

Chia seeds have a slight taste of nuts and added to various dishes, salads, pasta or drink hardly change their aroma and taste. Swelling, but rather thicken its consistency, and thus feeling fuller for longer.

By chia might be different flavored juices and smoothies, which subsequently acquire a greater density. Can easily be prepared puddings and fruit salad with yogurt, honey and molasses.

Who, of course, can be presented in the form of raw sprouts that within four days will be edible.