Strawberry Shake Recipe

May 18, 2010
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It’s summer season in this part of the globe. And as I sweltered under the heat of the sun, I also crave for something so frivolous as a strawberry shake. This recipe is basically like a throwback to the 60’s where you can see your friends hang out in side street cafes sipping fruit shakes instead of a Starbucks coffee.

This recipe is from AllRecipes.com.

Ingredients: (serves one)

4 cups strawberries, hulled

2 cups ice cubes

2 cups milk

4 cups strawberry ice cream

2 teaspoons white sugar

Procedure:

In a blender combine strawberries, ice, milk, ice cream and sugar. Blend until smooth.

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Health Benefits Of Rambutan

May 9, 2010
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Rambutan (or Nephelium Lappaceum) is a native fruit of Indonesia in Southeast Asia, but is also widely cultivated in many regions like Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Africa, the Caribbean islands, Central America and Australia. Literally, rambutan means hairy caused by the hairy exterior of this fruit. They are usually sold fresh, and their flesh can be made into jams and jellies.

These fruits contain carbohydrate, protein, fat, phosphorous, iron, calcium and vitamin C. Its skin contains tannin while the fruit contains saponin. The seeds, on the other hand, have fat and polifenol while the leaves contain tannin and saponin.

Rambutans are very beneficial when it comes to…

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Fruits And Vegetables Cannot Prevent Onset Of Cancer

May 9, 2010
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We always think that eating only fruits and vegetables will help us combat numerous illnesses and diseases. Well, these two—fruits and vegetables—don’t have that much nutritious benefits as what we usually thought.

A study of 478,000 participants found that for every two servings of fruits and vegetables eaten a day, only a paltry three percent were able to decrease chances of cancer. Researchers also said that aside from only eating fruits and vegetables, there are other factors that contributed to the three-percent decrease in cancer risk—those are exercise, lower smoking rates and less red meat consumption.

“Diet is a complex pattern and lifestyle. Cancer is a complex disease. It’s unlikely that one…

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Grapes And Its Health Benefits

April 26, 2010
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As many of you know, grapes are small oval fruits that are rich in flavonoids, which then give the grapes its vibrant purplish color. Some grapes are seedless while some varieties are chuck full of seeds. These fruits can be made into red wine and juice. The stronger the grapes color, the higher its flavonoid content.

Grapes are a good source of energy. They are good for the blood, and are healthy body builder. Grape juice—called the “nectar of the gods”—is beneficial for cases of constipation, gout, rheumatism and skin and liver disorders.

Here are other health benefits of grapes:

* This alkaline fruit (also called “the queen of fruits”) helps greatly to…

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Cherimoys Now In Season

April 9, 2010
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Cherimoyas are not that popular nowadays because of its short growing season and shelf life. But they are considered one of the most delicious fruits around. These fruits are native of the valleys of Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia. But throughout the years, it has spread to Chile and Brazil, then of course, Mexico and the United States.

The flowers of these fruits, which started out from seeds, bloom from late winter to early summer. Its fruits, on the other hand, ripen from October to May. Cherimoyas are large, measuring four to eight inches long, and weighs up to five pounds. Its flavor is kinda like mango, banana and pineapple.

There are many…

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Fresh Pineapple Juice: What Can We Get From It?

November 2, 2009
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We always hear health buffs explaining the benefits we can get from drinking raw fruit juices. And the truth is, despite their usual boring discussion, most of what they say is correct. Let’s take, for example, raw pineapple juice… it contains all vitamins and minerals essential to the digestive system. According to one site, “it stimulates the kidney, relieves intestinal disorders, and has diuretic properties.”

Raw pineapple juice is also found to be effective against intestinal worms. It also reduces excess water buildups and helps maintain a healthy water balance in the body. Because of this, you can also lose weight by just drinking raw pineapple juice.

Pineapple juice contains a protein-digesting…

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Peach In Season: Different Recipes Given

August 11, 2009
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I’m not much of a heavy fruit eater. I usually content myself with main dishes, or desserts, rather than eat fruits. It’s just not my thing. But aside from strawberries, I can eat peaches (if I really have no choice). Because peaches are now in season, here are a few good tips on how you can choose the right one.

When in the market, choose one that has a slight tint of orange and yellow to them, and handle them carefully on your way home. Peaches are easily bruised. If they are fully ripe, store them in the fridge. You can eat them at room temperature. The flesh should be firm…

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Strawberries In Season

May 25, 2009
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In some parts of America, strawberries are now in season. This lovely berries are usually incorporated into desserts or some other sugar-based sensation—shakes, frappes, crepes, pancakes, etc.—but the one good thing about strawberries are they are versatile even when it comes to using them to savory recipes like in this post’s sake, salads.

Here’s a lovely concoction of spinach and strawberries in a healthy and tasteful salad.

Spinach Strawberry Salad (serves 2)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • 5 strawberries, sliced
  • 2 ounces blue cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Procedure

  1. Mix together the shallot and raspberry vinegar. Slowly whisk in the oil.
  2. Rip the spinach leaves into bite size pieces. Toss in a…
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