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Are you ready to start being healthier? Dill herbs are an incredible solution here is why…
Boosts Immunity
Dill has long been associated with antimicrobial activity. It has been shown to prevent a number of microbial infections throughout the body, those in various organs and those potential infections that land in wounds or small cuts on the skin.
Maintains Bone Health
The calcium content of dill means that it is an important element in protecting you from bone loss and the loss of bone mineral density. Osteoporosis affects millions of people each year, and calcium, along with other essential minerals, are a key component in the proper growth and development of bones, and the repair of injured bones as well.
Promotes Digestion
Dill itself is an appetizer, and therefore extensively used in culinary applications. The essential oils present in it are stimulating and they activate the secretion of bile and digestive juices. These oils also stimulate peristaltic motion of the intestine, easing the passage of bowel movements and relieving constipation.
Calms Hiccups
Hiccups occur for various reasons, but primarily, they occur due to trapped gas and repeated upward movement of gases through the food pipe. The second cause is due to certain allergies, hypersensitivity, hyperactivity, and nervous malfunctioning. Dill can help in these situations. As a carminative, it helps the expulsion of gases and reduces gas formation; while as a sedative, dill helps to calm down hiccups due to allergies, hyperactivity, or nervous disorders.
Oral Care
Dill seeds and leaves are good breath fresheners. Apart from that, the essential oils in it are germicidal, antioxidant, and disinfectant in nature. Due to these properties, they help end microbial infections in the mouth and their antioxidants minimize the damage caused to gums and teeth by free radicals.
Are you ready to grow dill? here’s how http://mayford.co.za/project/dill/
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Take a look at these awesome tips on how you make the bloody marry cocktail...
Fill a pint glass with ice.
Combine tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup ice in a mixing glass. Stir until chilled and strain into ice-filled pint glass or goblet.
For a better appeal, use celery to decorate.
AND YOU DONE!
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Are you ready to make the best cauliflower? Check out this recipe and lets start cooking!
INGREDIENTS
· 1 head cauliflower
· 1 sliced medium onion
· 4 thyme sprigs
· 4 unpeeled garlic cloves
· 3 tablespoons olive oil
· Kosher salt
· Freshly ground black pepper
· 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Cut 1 head cauliflower into florets; toss on a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 sliced medium onion, 4 thyme sprigs, 4 unpeeled garlic cloves, and 3 tablespoons olive oil; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Roast, tossing occasionally, until almost tender, 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, toss to combine, and roast until cauliflower is tender, 10-12 minutes longer.
Need to grow one? HERE’S HOW http://mayford.co.za/project/snowball/
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Reasons why chilli is hot but you love it anyway
Chilli is judged by its heat, but have you ever wondered why that "heat" is such an important factor?
Your chilli's bite comes from the white fibrous membranes that contain a substance called capsaicin. When the capsaicin is eaten it stimulates the brain to release endorphins into the bloodstream, creating a natural high similar to that which athlete’s experience. The hotter the chilli the "higher' you feel. (No! Eating chillies won't increase your athletic performance.)
That makes it both addictive and a powerful anti-depressant. Capsaicin also stimulates the appetite, helps to clear the lungs, improves circulation and acts as a painkiller for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.
But not all chillies are extremely hot, beginners are advised to start with milder varieties, like Anaheim or Fresno, that produce a tangy, glowing sensation in the mouth.
The general rule is that the smaller, narrower and darker the chilli, the greater its pungency.
"But that’s not always so because growing conditions can affect a chilli's hotness. Even chillies from the same bush can vary in intensity. The tip of the chilli is its mildest point so if you want to test a chilli for hotness, cut the tip and taste it cautiously."
Here's a rough heat guide
(1 = very mild 10= atomic)
2 - 4: Anaheim and Fresno:
4 - 5: Hungarian Wax:
5 - 6: Jalapeno, Long Red Cayenne, Serenade,
7 - 8: Thai Chilli, Fiesta, Aquille, Rajah, Doomsday
9 - 10:Tabasco, Habanero
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Wasn’t your Mama right when she said, “eat your veggies”?
People tend to lead hectic ‘fast-pace’, ‘fast-lane’, ‘fast-food’ lives, and all too often eat excessive amounts of processed, fatty ‘convenience’ meals. Scientists, (and our mothers), have been ‘reading us the riot act’ for years about eating our veggies, and there has never been a better time to heed this sage advice. Get your life off to a great start by looking at simple ways to enhance your family’s nutrition, and long-term well-being, and remember, a healthy body equals a healthy life.
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Finest ways to prepare a garlic herb butternut squash
Ingredients
· 1 large butternut squash, seeded, peeled and cut into cubes
· 3 tablespoons of olive oil
· 4 cloves of garlic, minced
· 1/3 cup chopped mixed herbs, such as parsley, thyme and rosemary
· ¾ teaspoon of salt
· ½ teaspoon of black pepper
Guidelines
1.Bring water to a boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add squash to the basket, cover and steam until the squash is tender.
2.Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring often until the garlic is fragrant and starts to brown. Immediately pour the garlic and oil into a large mixing bowl, add herbs and stir.
3.Add the cooked squash to the garlic herb mixture. Add salt and pepper and gently stir to combine. Keep warm until ready to serve.
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CONTAINER HERBS GROWING TIPS #DIY
Herbs add beauty and fragrance to your living space. If you're new to gardening, or new to growing food, herbs in containers may be a good way to start.
A few things to think about as you plan an herb garden:
·Sun is essential. Most of our culinary herbs come from the Mediterranean and other sun-drenched regions, so they will need a place where the sun shines at least eight hours a day.
·Good drainage: Make sure your container has a nice-sized hole so that surplus water can drain away; herbs can't stand to have their roots sitting in too-wet soil.
·Good soil: For containers, it's better to use potting mix, rather than potting soil. Potting mix is lighter, made mostly from organic matter such as peat or composted plant matter, and designed to give container plants the texture and drainage they need.
·Plan to water: Because the potting mix in a pot dries out quickly, you will need to water frequently.
·Plan to fertilize: Frequent watering tends to wash nutrients from the pots' soil, so you will need to replenish them with fertilizer. Use a regular houseplant fertilizer at one-half the strength recommended on the label every three weeks or so. Or add a slow-release or organic fertilizer when you plant.
·Herbs are all about leaves. It's the leaves we eat in most cases, not the flowers. So, avoid using a fertilizer made to encourage flowers. And keep up with the harvesting to keep plants bushy and discourage them from blooming; often, blooming will change the flavor of the leaves. Harvest the oldest stems individually with scissors rather than mowing the whole plant to keep a steady stream of leaves coming.
·Like with like. Herbs, like all plants, vary in their needs. So, make sure the plants you use together need the same conditions. Rosemary, which likes its soil drier and leaner, won't mix well with basil, which likes more water and fertilizer. Planting in pots makes it easy to give each plant the kind of soil, fertilizer and watering it needs.
·Mix it up. In addition to combining well-matched herbs in the same pot, you can mix them with compatible flowers. In fact, many flowers such as pansies, nasturtiums and marigolds are edible.
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9 HEALTH benefits of cucumber juice #blendyourown
1. Heart Health maintenance
2. Body temperature regulation
3. Lowers Cholesterol
4. Strengthening of Bones
5. Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth
6. Helps with weight loss
7. Normalizes Digestion
8. keeps Skin moisturised
9. Blood Pressure regulation
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Finest ways to maintain tomatoes after planting
1.Be sure to water them repeatedly and cautiously for the first few days after planting.
2.Water about 2 inches per week throughout the growing period.
3. Fertilize two weeks prior to picking and again two weeks after first picking.
4. Mulch five weeks after transplanting to retain moisture.
5. Get a tomato support to make it suitable to spray and keep your tomatoes clean.
6. Practice crop alternation to avoid diseases that may have overwintered.
7. Leave your tomatoes on the vine and if any of the tomatoes fall off before they are ripe, place them in a safe container or paper bag and store them in a cool dry place until they ripen.
8. The tomato which is ready for picking will be firm and red in colour irrespective of the size.
9. After harvesting, never refrigerate tomatoes as this will ruin the taste and quality of the tomato.
HAPPY HARVESTING!!!
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