Hello Abigail, having the sun to bring everything to life as well as warmth for sure helps make me a lot happier too! I can definitely understand that! I feel like the sun somehow springs me back into life a bit along with all the other plants living outside. It is fun to go to a lake for sure and super calming. Yeah, having the fruits and veggies more since they are in season is how it works for me as well! Though, I feel that the warm weather just makes me feel better and more likely to eat more fruits and veggies. Its funny you bring that up since I ate a spinach and iceberg lettuce topped with red peppers, carrots, broccoli, cheese, and avocado for dinner! I looked up that avocados are a fruit and contain very little sugar and have a high
Pop,zizzel, pop, that's the sound of your perfect quesadilla cooking. Did you know that the first quesadillas were made in the central and southern region of mexico, also the quesadilla as a food has changed and evolved over many years as people experimented with different variations of it. Quesadillas have been adapted to many different styles. In the United States, many restaurants serve them as appetizers, after adding their own twist.Some variations are goat cheese, black beans, spinach, zucchini, or tofu. A Scandinavian treat uses a lefus (thin potato pancake resembling a tortilla) containing brie cheese and lingonberry jam. Even dessert quesadillas are made, using ingredients such as chocolate, butterscotch, caramel, and different fruits. All of these examples are ways that different places have taken this food and made it their own.
“Mofongo is the unofficial king of Puerto Rican cuisine.” Deane (2015 (The best foods of Puerto Rico.) It is found in most Puerto Rican restaurants as well as the locals’ dining tables. It is made of fried green plantains boiled then mashed into a consistency like dough by adding water, butter, or milk. Added to the mash are garlic, deep-fried pork skin, olive oil, spices, butter, pepper and tomato sauce. When a protein filling made of chicken shrimp, steak, lobster or crab is added it is called Mofongo Relleno. Vegetables are sometimes added to the filling. Mofongo is served as a side dish and as an entrée. As a main dish, it is usually served with beans and rice. (Deane, 2015). There are many variations of mofongo, for instance, it can be
I don’t really like chiles, but because of the many benefits it gives, my point of view about chiles have changed and my connection with it builds up . The Joy of Jalapeños, an essay that demonstrates the culture, history, Burciaga’s personal involvement about the jalapeños and health benefits of the chiles, is written by Jose Antonio Burciaga, an author and Chicanismo expert. And through his own experiences, and thoughtful and careful examination of scientific evidence about the health benefits of a jalapeño, Burciaga have persuaded me into consuming more jalapeños.
They have also proved the quote by Hans Christian Anderson to be correct by showing that nature does have a huge impact on one’s happiness and mood. Muir and Wordsworth both show that the power of nature is enough to completely change a person’s day or even their life. When Wordsworth was feeling down and lonely, seeing the daffodils brightened up his day and their memory stuck with him for years. In addition, when Muir was terrified and tired on his journey to find the Calypso Borealis his feelings and confidence completely changed when he discovered it; he still considers “meeting” the flower to be one if his greatest experiences. All things considered, whenever someone is feeling distressed, gloomy, or even mournful, a little bit of nature could be just enough to cheer them
Black elderberries (Sambucus nigra L.), a deciduous shrub is often used as a traditional medicine, and it is used for common cold and influenza. The bioactive chemical of Sambucus nigra is the anthocyanins. Anthocyanins, plant colorants that responsible for colors such as red, purple, or blue, and in addition, it also provides various health benefits. Studies have shown that anthocyanins for animal and in vitro have decreased necrotic and apoptotic cell death and lower the infarct risks through anti-inflammatory and relaxant effects on coronary arteries. Krawitz and colleagues conducted a study to find out if a standardized elderberry liquid extract will work against bacterial infections and influenza types A and B. They investigated the ability of the extract of elderberries to weaken or decrease the growth of of human pathogenic influenza A and B virus strains. Krawitz and colleagues worked with A/Thailand/KAN-1/2004 (KAN-1, H5N1) and B/Massachusetts/71 (B/Mass) in cell culture.
The Cuban royal palm is a species of palm native to Florida, Mexico, and parts of Central America. This plant has been planted throughout the tropics and subtropics. Sometimes referred to as R Regina is the technical name for this plant. That now this plant is also seen as its technical name for this plant. This plant is also seen as its own species.
I follow the leaf on its journey, it is really amazing. Once a week I try to go to Verona Park and stand on the bridge over the pond and watch the water flow and the geese and ducks swim. My time in the park and in the green really mellows me out because I see how free the animals and the plants and the water live and realize all my worries in the long run are not really important.... ... middle of paper ... ...
This approach says humans have central characteristics at our core that make us human (i.e. compassion, language), which is passed to our offspring from generation to generation (1). This view likens humans to avocados in the extent that we have a fleshy exterior, with what makes us essentially human is at our center, and is passed to our children.
In order to guard yourself from age-related diseases, it is also advised to include blueberries in your diet. This fruit is full of antioxidants and phytonutrients. This will also satisfy your sweet tooth, your craving to eat some desert. Sensible carbohydrate quickly boosts serotonin in the brain.
Enjoy fun and colorful Mexican dishes and recipes, and the history behind it all. Learn about the history behind Mexican food, the popular foods to try out, and a recipe to explore and make your own fantastic dish. It will be a fantastic experience which you don’t want to miss out.
Spring had delivered, with the shoots already stretching up towards the sun and the new leaves budding, it was once again the time for new life.
53 people, whose ages ranged from early teens to elderly, responded with very telling results. 69.8% of the people surveyed answered that sunny weather initially made them feel happy. On the other hand, only 21% answered that they felt happy when the weather outside was cloudy or rainy. The effects of sunshine on a person’s mind can also be seen over a length of time. As the seasons run their course, most people react to the change in environmental light with a gradual shift in energy.
Trying to separate the Hebrew religion or Greek thoughts from our cultural proves to be challenging. They are linked perpetually regardless your religion or if you have a Greek out look on philosophy. They are believed to be the foundation supporting the western worldviews. The romans accepted Christianity. However, the western culture adopted Christendom. During the Medieval philosophers in the west happened to be theologians. By the Renaissance era they were Christianized. Theologians modified their pagan beliefs in order to make it compatible with Christianity. Over time we can see how culture can be formed by ideas and vise versa (Mitchell, 2014, p. 106). For instance, Paul who once was known as Saul came from the Benjamite linage from
Most fruits and vegetables are low in calories, fat and also high in fibre and these three factors are essential ingredients for successful weight loss. Vegetables that contain high fiber and water such as artichokes and broccoli help to keep you full for longer time and it will keep you satisfied until your next meal. According to Cynthia Sass, "Foods that contain fiber, protein, and plant based fat tend to be the most satiating". These nutrients are digested slowly by the stomach or digestive system then this nutrient will be absorbed by the body system. This process will helps you feel physically full for longer period (Jones, 2015, para.1). In addition, vegetables also help to prevent dips and spikes in your energy levels. Another function of fiber in vegetables is it helps to regulate blood sugar in your body. If you are eating all your allotted vegetables each day, you should not experience that late-afternoon energy slump and cravings for sugar that you may encounter when eating processed carbohydrates (5 Reasons, 2015, para.3). In fact, vegetables tend to be lower in calories compared to other food such as poultry, meat and bread. According to Colorado State University Extension, individuals who follow a vegetarian diet consume fewer calories on average than non-vegetarians (Smith, 2014, para.1). By practicing low fat and calorie food, it can help you to promote
My mother always comes up with ways to make vegetables taste delicious. Her meals are so mouthwatering that it is known throughout the neighborhood. Occasionally, we would have many guests over during the holidays. Partying and enjoying the nice atmosphere around the dining room, however, I 've noticed that they are all there impatiently waiting for my mother 's famous chicken fettuccine pasta dish. This is when my mother is the happiest. Cooking has always been her way of entertainment and she loves seeing others happy as they enjoy her delicious meal that she work so hard on. I 've never thought food could bring people together in such a comforting way, but it taught me that as long as you 're doing something you love then it can make others happy as well. Seeing her happy always warms my