What is rum and where it occurs

Rum is a spirit obtained by distilling fermented molasses or juice of sugar cane. Reaches 80 ° alcohol content but is lowered by adding distilled water. This liquor is usually aged in oak barrels for varying periods of time. Each producer makes a difference in the qualities of their products.

Pa ra get the rum, followed by four phases:

Fermentation: The process where sugar is converted into alcohol and molasses is obtained, to which is added the yeast and water.

Distillation: The refining and leaven purification to remove impurities. Read the rest of this entry »

The Pera: Good food for diabetics

The pear is a fruit with more properties and the truth is that it is not strongly rely on because it is very easy to find in most countries.

Properties of pear
The pear is a good food for diabetics, helps to maintain control of blood sugar.
Its regular use can help keep cholesterol levels stable.
Rich in pectin, relieves heavy digestions.  Read the rest of this entry »

Noni: Traditional medicine in Southeast Asia

The Noni fruit has been used in Polynesian folk and traditional medicine in Southeast Asia for its wide properties or indications.

What is Noni?

Noni is a tree up to 8 meters abound on the islands of French Polynesia. Its fruit has been consumed for thousands of years by Native Hawaiians and other nations such as Samoa, Tahiti, etc..

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Dried Figs

Dried figs are known since antiquity for its good energy, its pleasant sweet taste and its high fiber content.

Properties of dried figs
High energy value.
Dried figs are a good source of fiber.
Effective remedy for constipation.
At equal weight of dried figs give 6 times more energy (calories) fresh figs.
They contain pectin, a soluble fiber that helps lower blood cholesterol levels. Read the rest of this entry »

Elvers Salad & food

Ingredients:

• 600 gr. of Elvers
• Lettuce
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon
• Oil
• Sal

Preparation:


Peel the garlic and cut in half. Rub the cut inside a bowl. Read the rest of this entry »

Orange Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 Orange
• 1 / 2 nonfat yogurt
• 4 Endives
• 1 Teaspoon sugar
• 1 Tablespoon mustard seeds

Preparation:

Peel the orange and cut into wedges. Place the slices in a bowl sprinkled with sugar to release the Read the rest of this entry »

Grape and Celery Salad

Ingredients:

• 25 grains of grape
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 lemon
• Parsley
• Pepper
• 15 nuts peeled
• Ham
• 4 tablespoons cream
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• Sal

Preparation:

Scrape the stalk of celery and cook with salt, and wring When cool, cut into cubes. Cut the ham, the grapes and Pele chopping nuts. Mix everything and aligned with the liquid cream mixed with lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley chopped. Read the rest of this entry »

Squid Salad

Ingredients:

• 400g of squid
• 1 / 4 of fish stock
• 2 boiled potatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 cooked egg
• 1 lemon
• 3 / 4 cup mayonnaise
• Pepper
• Oil
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Tomato salad

Ingredients:

• 1 kg tomatoes
• 1 little bundle of cilantro
• 1 little bundle of parsley
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 pinch mustard
• Ground black pepper
• Half cup olive oil
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Hot peppers salad

Ingredients:

• 5 peppers
• Coriander
• Parsley
• Lemon Juice
• Sal

Instructions:

Peel the peppers and chop into strips or thin, put in a bowl. You add oil, lemon juice and salt. Sprinkle with a little cilantro and parsley chopped. Read the rest of this entry »

Ingredients:

• 1 celery
• 2 apples
• 2 walnuts
• 150 g cheese
• Pepper
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt

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