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Foods to Make You Smarter
Heyo~ This is my 3rd post. Now our topic is about top foods for a better brain. Better memory, test scores, and mood are all just a forkful away, if you pack your plate wiht the best brain boosting foods. Let natural compounds in delicious foods act as first line of brain health defense, clearing your body of cancer promoting free radicals, pesticides, and plasticzers while nurturing neurotransmitter health and chasing away depression. And remember, when it comes to choosing these food, go to the organic route. Many pesticides are neurotoxic and have been shown to lower IQ in kids.
1. Beets
Beets bring vitamin B to the brain game. This vital nutrient helps you quickly process data and sort through your memories. Fresh beets even serve as natural anti depressants! Sauté and eat beet greens, too. They're packed with heart-proctecting folate. Just be sure to avoid canned beets; the containers are likely coated bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical that disrupts our natural hormonal systems.
2. Anchovies
Your brain thrives on omega-3 fatty acids. The polyunsaturated fats help protect your brain from accelerated aging and memory loss, while shooing away depression and bad moods. Anchovies boost 10 times the omega-3 levels that tuna does and are much lower in harmful seafood contaminants like mercury. As a side benefit, the tiny fish are also loaded with bone-building vitamin D and calcium.
3. Eggs
Just like anchovies, pastured eggs are chock-full of brain-protecting omega-3 fatty acids. Eggs have even been called the perfect brain food! But not all eggs are created equally. Eggs from pastured hens—ones raised outside on green grass pastures—contain two times more omega-3s than standard store-bought eggs, and three times more naturally-occurring vitamin E, a potent antidepressant and possible Alzheimer’s disease preventer. Be sure to eat the yolks—pastured eggs are rich in choline, a brain-boosting compound that promotes neurotransmitter health.
4. Berries
Berries are brain boosters, and for several different reasons. Raspberries and blueberries contain anthocyanin compounds that protect brain neurons linked to memory. Strawberries’ fisetin compounds build long-term memory strength. A British study found that eating about a cup of blueberries a day can markedly improve memory in just a few months.
5. Lard
No, this isn’t a typo. The right type of lard can actually do wonders for your brain; specifically your mood. Lard oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat that lowers your risk of depression. It’s also a rich source of vitamin D, a vital hormone believed to stave off dementia. For the healthiest lard, be sure to source the product from a farmer who grazes the farm animals on organic pasture
6. Cayenne Peppers
Hot peppers are bursting with capsaicin, a compound most famous for its use as a natural fat fighter and pain reliever. But according to The Happiness Diet authors Tyler Graham and Drew Ramsey, M.D., our brains benefit from the heat-packing compound, too. The human brain is actually loaded with receptors for capsaicin, which release calmness-promotes endorphins, making it easier for us to focus.
7. Brussels Sprouts
Here’s a good reason to eat your Brussels sprouts: Scientists have proven that the cruciferous plant is packed with molecules that our bodies convert into diindolymethane, an immune-system booster that helps protect new brain cells. Its antioxidant content helps clean up cancer-causing free radicals, waste products your body makes when it uses fuel to create energy.
8. Kale
Just like Brussels sprouts, kale and its cruciferous cousins cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower act as potent anti-aging agents for the brain. A Harvard Medical School study of more than 13,000 women found that eating these veggies lowered brain age by 1 to 2 years. Money-saving tip? Kale is super easy to grow fresh and organically in your back yard.
9. Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are tiny treasures filled with tryptophan, a crucial building block of brain health used to create serotonin, a key component of mood and brain health.
Grow it ! Try organic Kakai Hulless pumpkin seeds from High Mowing Organic Seeds to grow your own steady supply of delectable pumpkin seed treats. These types of pumpkins produce “naked” seeds that require no hulling.
10. Apples
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is very likely true when you consider that this formidable fruit contains catechins, substances that show promise in protecting us from brain damaging chemicals all too common in everyday products. Just be sure to choose organic apples; the catechins are in the fruit’s skin, the part exposed to pesticides in chemical farming.
11. Dark Chocolate
Flavonoid compounds in dark chocolate help boost your circulatory system, promoting better blood flow to the brain. In fact, they could even improve your math skills. A 2009 study asking study participants to count backwards in groups of three discovered that those who drank flavonol-fueled hot cocoa calculated more quickly and were less likely to feel tired or mentally drained.
11. Avocado
Start each day with a mix of high-quality protein and beneficial fats to build the foundation for an energized day. Avocado with scrambled eggs provides both, and the monounsaturated fat helps blood circulate better, which is essential for optimal brain function. Worst alternative: a trans-fat-filled, sugar-laden cream cheese Danish.
12. Nuts
 Nuts contain protein, high amounts of fiber, and they are rich in beneficial fats . For getting an immediate energy boost that won’t turn into a spike later, you can’t do better than nuts. The complex carbs will perk you up while the fat and protein will sustain you. Nuts also contain plenty of vitamin E, which is essential to cognitive function. You don’t have to eat raw, plain, unsalted nuts, but do avoid the ones with a lot of sweetening or seasoning blends. Filberts, hazelnuts, cashews, and walnuts are great choices, with almonds being the king of nuts. For those avoiding carbs, macadamia nuts are much higher in fat than most nuts. By the way, peanuts just aren’t ideal. Aside from the fact that many people are allergic, peanuts have less healthy fat than many other types of nuts…maybe that’s because peanuts are not actually a nut! They’re still much better than a candy bar, however.
13. Coffee
Thine eyes do not deceive (even if you are in the midst of a sugar crash). Coffee is good for your brain . Did you know coffee actually contains fiber? That’s going to help your cardiovascular system. Coffee also exerts some noted benefit to your brain in addition to providing you with a detectable energy boost. The trick is not to have more than a few cups. But you can safely enjoy 2-4 cups daily – we are talking about supercharging here. Just please don’t go ruining a good thing by loading it up with sugar! Espresso beans are actually a phenomenally healthy snack, by the way.
14. Oatmeals
Nature’s scrub brush is one of the best foods for cardiovascular health, which translates to brain health. Additionally, oatmeal is packed with fiber, a reasonable amount of protein, and even a small amount of Omega-3’s. It’s a good grain that will sustain you throughout the morning so you aren’t prone to irritability or an energy crash.
15. Brown Rice
Brown rice is a low-glycemic complex carbohydrate that is excellent for people sensitive to gluten who still want to maintain cardiovascular health. The better your circulation, the sharper your brain
16. Green Tea
You have to brew tea fresh or you won’t get the benefits of all those catechins (antioxidants) that boost your brain . Because tea has caffeine, don’t have more than 2-3 cups daily.
17. Tomatoes
Go figure, but tomatoes don’t usually make the brain-boosting food lists. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that is particularly good for your brain – it even helps prevent dementia. You have to cook tomatoes to get the lycopene – take that, raw foodies! Just kidding. But this does mean that ketchup is good for your brain. Although because of the sugar in it, you should look to other sources for most of your lycopene intake, such as fresh tomato sauce
18. Water
Your brain is made up of approximately 75 % water, therefore staying hydrated is absolutely vital for optimum brain performance. Health professionals believe the number one cause of memory loss, at any age, is dehydration and the simple act of drinking a large glass of water can dramatically improve brain function. Tip: start the day hydrated and get into the habit of drinking a glass of water first thing upon waking then again as soon as you get to work.
19. Salmon
Yet another great source of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon fires up your brain by making the synapses stronger, allowing communication between cells to be faster. Need to work on your listening skills? The nutrients in salmon have been shown to improve focus and retention, too~
20. Peppermint
A sprig of mint might help with bloating and digestion, but when it comes to how it affects your brain, a cup of peppermint tea has been shown boost memory and focus.
21. Kelp
Kelp is a sea vegetable (seaweed) high in magnesium, calcium and iodine. Iodine is necessary for normal growth and development of the brain and body. Because the body does not make iodine, it must be obtained from the diet. Kelp is the most abundant, iodine-rich sea vegetable. Other rich sources of iodine include seafood, dairy products, plants grown in iodine-rich soil and iodized table salt. Severe iodine deficiency has long been known to cause mental impairment, stunted growth and learning problems in children.
Food Cures You Can Grow at Home
Hello this is my 2nd post. In this post, i'll to tell you food cures you can grow at home. Here we go!~
1. Aloe Vera
 Grow it : Plant in pots placed in full sunshine. Water well.
Use it : Break open the thick leaves and apply the gel that seeps out to your skin to soothe sunbrun. "It's 96% water and 4% active ingredients, including amino acids and enzymes that nourish damage skin," says pharmacist Margo Marrone, founder of The Organic Pharmacy in the United Kingdom.
2. Basil
Grow it : This sweet, fragrant annual is ideal for growing in pots. Pull off thite flowers as soon as they appear to keep itu from going to seed and your herbs from tasting bitter.
Use it : Rub crushed leaves in your templates to relieve headaches. Pour boiling water over basil leaves for a pain-relieving footbath. You can't go wrong if you add it in your salad, and in any other tomato dish or stew. It's best to use it fresh.
3. Lavender
Grow it : This sun-loving plants needs good drainage. Use a small pot filled with gravel and a light soil.
Use it : It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Crush a handful of the heads and add to a bowl of boiling water to use as steam bath for your face. You can also dab the oil from the flowers on blemishes, says Marrone.
4. Lemon Balm
Grow it : Pot it, or it will colonize garden.
Use it : Use for healing and preventing cold sores. Also, rub leaves direcly onto skin as natural insect repellent or to soothe bites.
5. Mint
Grow it : Use a sunken pot, because it grows vigorously
Use it : Ideal for treating the collywobbles, which you might know as butterflies in the stomach. Sip tea made with fresh peppermint leaves to soothe stomach cramps, nausea, and flatulence. For a natural decongestant, place a fistful of mint leaves in a shallow bowl and cover with boiling water. Lean over it, drape a towel over your head, and breathe the steam.
6. Parsley
Grow it : Therives in a pot in the sun as long as the soil is kept moist. Feed with organic fertilizer.
Use it : Immune-system booster. Eat one tablespoon of chopped flatleaf or curly parsley daily. Chewing parsley neutralizes mouth odors.
7. Rosemary
 Grow it : This hardy perennial loves basking in sunshine.
Use it : Tea made from a thumb-sized piece has been known to lift spirits in people suffering from Sesonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and hangovers. Infuse warm red wine with rosemary, cinnamon, and cloves to soothe winter colds.
8. Sage
Grow it : Needs full sun and a dry sandy soil. Sage means "to be in good health."
Use it : Gargle with a broth made from a quarter-cup of leaves (and cooled) to relieve sore throat.
9. Thyme
Grow it : Plant in dry, light soil. Needs sun.
Use it : A powerful antioxidant as well as antiseptic. Drink a tea made from lemon thyme to treat colds before bed. Warning : Don't use thyme when pregnant.
10. Sorrel
 Grow it : It can be found in meadows, but can be also grown in a pot at home.
Use it : Sorrel leaves are rich in vitamin C. They are also a good source of vital minerals such as potassium, magnesium, sodium, iron, and calcium. Sorrel can effectively treat urinary tract problems and kidney infections. Some studies confirm that sorrel leafs can kill certain types of cancer cells. Sorrel can successfully grow in shady places. It is excellent addition to salads, soups and sauces.
10 The Most Expensive Food In The World
Hello guys for my first post i will tell you about the most expensive in the world.
If you ever find yourself in a Brewster’s Millions situation and have to burn through a fortune in a hurry, then all you need are this article, a few plane tickets and an empty stomach. [It never hurts to plan for the unexpected] So just in case, here are 15 meals that can help you wipe out your bank account in no time.
1. The Frozen Haute Chocolate
Price : $25,000
What makes it so expensive : The Forzen Haute Chocolate ice cream sundae contains a blend of 28 cocoas, including 14 of the most expensive in the world. It is decorated with edible gold and served in a goblet lined with edible gold. As if all that weren’t enough, there is an 18 carat gold bracelet with 1 carat of diamonds in the bottom of the sundae, and the treat is served with a golden spoon decorated in white and chocolate diamonds, both of which go home with the diner.
2. Almas Caviar
Price : $25,000
What makes it so expensive : The Almas Caviar is an extremely rare food item from Iran. Caviars are already expensive to beign with, but the rarity of this item makes it even more expensive. As a mater of fact, even finding a store that sells it is looking for a needle in the haystack. The omly store known to carry this item is the Caviar House & Prunier located in Picadilly in London. The store packages the caviar on a per kilo basis and places it in a tin made of 24 carat gold. Selling price is $25,000. If you want just a taste of it, then a smaller tin is sold for $1,250.
3. Dansuke Watermelon
Price : $6,100
What makes it so expensive : In a country where watermelons are rare game, they can be a costly commodity. That’s how a 17-pound Japanese watermelon became the most expensive watermelon in the world. Densuke watermelons, a type of black watermelon grown only on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, are usually given as gifts due to their extraordinary rarity. There were only sixty-five of the fruits among the first harvest this season. They are harder and crisper than the watermelons we Americans are used to and, according to Tohma Agricultural Cooperative’s spokesman, they “have a different level of sweetness.”
4. La Burger Extravagant
Price : $2,500
What makes it so expensive : La Burger Extravagant is made with white truffle butter-infused Japanese Wagyu beef, topped with James Montgomery cheddar cheese, black truffles and a fried quail egg. It’s served on a gold-dusted roll spread with white truffle butter and topped with a blini, crème fraiche and caviar. If that weren’t enough to excuse the price, it also comes with a solid-gold, diamond-encrusted toothpick.
5.Luxe Gold Cupcakes
Price : $ 1,227.70
What makes it so expensive : This cupcake is made from peach and champagne jam, Chateau d'Yquem buttercream and 24 carat gold leaf.
6. The Samundari Khazana
Price : $3,200
What makes it so expensive : The Samundari Khazana / Seafood treasure contains Devon crab, white truffle, Beluga caviar, gold leaf, a Scottish lobster coated in gold, four abalones and four quail eggs.
7. The Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata
Price : $1000
What makes it so expensive :This absurdly expensive breakfast item consists of a mixture of eggs, lobster and 10 ounces of sevruga caviar (which costs the restaurant $65 per ounce). On the menu next to the expensive omelet there is a challenge that reads, “Norma dares you to expense this.”
8. Wagyu Steak
Price : $2,800
What makes it so expensive : While Wagyu cattle are raised both in and outside Japan, the Kobe varietal which is raised specifically in the Hyogo prefecture is the most elite. Employing the most traditional production methods, Kobe beef comes from cows that are allegedly fed only beer and massaged by hand to ensure a tenderness and marbling beyond compare. These dishes can be out of range for the average restaurateur, carrying an unhealthy load of fat and a price tag to match. For your next after-work social, you might try taking your associates to New York City’s Craftsteak, where a full Wagyu rib eye was served up to a private party for $2800.
9. Yubari King Melons
Price : $20,000
What makes it so expensive : The orange-fleshed Yubari King melons are coveted because of its proportion and sweetness. These items are so in demand that auctions are actually conducted for its purchase.In 2008, over 100 melon fruits from Yubari were on the block. The most perfect of all was the first item put on sale. A businessman who owns a souvenir shop and seafood lunch restaurant made a bid of nearly $23,000 for the honor and privilege of taking home that particular fruit.
10. Italian White Alba Truffle
Price : $160,406
What makes it so expensive : Expensive truffles are notoriously pricey because they are difficult to cultivate. This makes them a true delicacy which some have called the king of all fungi. The Associate Press reported that a real estate investor and his wife from Hong Kong have paid €125,000 ($160,406 USD) for a gigantic Italian White Alba truffle which is reportedly the world’s most expensive ever. The most expensive truffle weighs in 1.51 kilograms (3.3 lbs).
Personally, i find it to be cheating when a restaurat serves their "most expensive" food item with an expensive bottle of wine or a diamond accessory. What do you guys think? Is it cheating to throw something extra in with the food items? And lastly, if you were going to indulge in one of these, which would you choose?
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Foods to Make You Smarter
Heyo~ This is my 3rd post. Now our topic is about top foods for a better brain. Better memory, test scores, and mood are all just a forkful away, if you pack your plate wiht the best brain boosting foods. Let natural compounds in delicious foods act as first line of brain health defense, clearing your body of cancer promoting free radicals, pesticides, and plasticzers while nurturing neurotransmitter health and chasing away depression. And remember, when it comes to choosing these food, go to the organic route. Many pesticides are neurotoxic and have been shown to lower IQ in kids.
1. Beets
Beets bring vitamin B to the brain game. This vital nutrient helps you quickly process data and sort through your memories. Fresh beets even serve as natural anti depressants! Sauté and eat beet greens, too. They're packed with heart-proctecting folate. Just be sure to avoid canned beets; the containers are likely coated bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical that disrupts our natural hormonal systems.
2. Anchovies
Your brain thrives on omega-3 fatty acids. The polyunsaturated fats help protect your brain from accelerated aging and memory loss, while shooing away depression and bad moods. Anchovies boost 10 times the omega-3 levels that tuna does and are much lower in harmful seafood contaminants like mercury. As a side benefit, the tiny fish are also loaded with bone-building vitamin D and calcium.
3. Eggs
Just like anchovies, pastured eggs are chock-full of brain-protecting omega-3 fatty acids. Eggs have even been called the perfect brain food! But not all eggs are created equally. Eggs from pastured hens—ones raised outside on green grass pastures—contain two times more omega-3s than standard store-bought eggs, and three times more naturally-occurring vitamin E, a potent antidepressant and possible Alzheimer’s disease preventer. Be sure to eat the yolks—pastured eggs are rich in choline, a brain-boosting compound that promotes neurotransmitter health.
4. Berries
Berries are brain boosters, and for several different reasons. Raspberries and blueberries contain anthocyanin compounds that protect brain neurons linked to memory. Strawberries’ fisetin compounds build long-term memory strength. A British study found that eating about a cup of blueberries a day can markedly improve memory in just a few months.
5. Lard
No, this isn’t a typo. The right type of lard can actually do wonders for your brain; specifically your mood. Lard oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat that lowers your risk of depression. It’s also a rich source of vitamin D, a vital hormone believed to stave off dementia. For the healthiest lard, be sure to source the product from a farmer who grazes the farm animals on organic pasture
6. Cayenne Peppers
Hot peppers are bursting with capsaicin, a compound most famous for its use as a natural fat fighter and pain reliever. But according to The Happiness Diet authors Tyler Graham and Drew Ramsey, M.D., our brains benefit from the heat-packing compound, too. The human brain is actually loaded with receptors for capsaicin, which release calmness-promotes endorphins, making it easier for us to focus.
7. Brussels Sprouts
Here’s a good reason to eat your Brussels sprouts: Scientists have proven that the cruciferous plant is packed with molecules that our bodies convert into diindolymethane, an immune-system booster that helps protect new brain cells. Its antioxidant content helps clean up cancer-causing free radicals, waste products your body makes when it uses fuel to create energy.
8. Kale
Just like Brussels sprouts, kale and its cruciferous cousins cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower act as potent anti-aging agents for the brain. A Harvard Medical School study of more than 13,000 women found that eating these veggies lowered brain age by 1 to 2 years. Money-saving tip? Kale is super easy to grow fresh and organically in your back yard.
9. Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are tiny treasures filled with tryptophan, a crucial building block of brain health used to create serotonin, a key component of mood and brain health.
Grow it ! Try organic Kakai Hulless pumpkin seeds from High Mowing Organic Seeds to grow your own steady supply of delectable pumpkin seed treats. These types of pumpkins produce “naked” seeds that require no hulling.
10. Apples
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is very likely true when you consider that this formidable fruit contains catechins, substances that show promise in protecting us from brain damaging chemicals all too common in everyday products. Just be sure to choose organic apples; the catechins are in the fruit’s skin, the part exposed to pesticides in chemical farming.
11. Dark Chocolate
Flavonoid compounds in dark chocolate help boost your circulatory system, promoting better blood flow to the brain. In fact, they could even improve your math skills. A 2009 study asking study participants to count backwards in groups of three discovered that those who drank flavonol-fueled hot cocoa calculated more quickly and were less likely to feel tired or mentally drained.
11. Avocado
Start each day with a mix of high-quality protein and beneficial fats to build the foundation for an energized day. Avocado with scrambled eggs provides both, and the monounsaturated fat helps blood circulate better, which is essential for optimal brain function. Worst alternative: a trans-fat-filled, sugar-laden cream cheese Danish.
12. Nuts
Nuts contain protein, high amounts of fiber, and they are rich in beneficial fats . For getting an immediate energy boost that won’t turn into a spike later, you can’t do better than nuts. The complex carbs will perk you up while the fat and protein will sustain you. Nuts also contain plenty of vitamin E, which is essential to cognitive function. You don’t have to eat raw, plain, unsalted nuts, but do avoid the ones with a lot of sweetening or seasoning blends. Filberts, hazelnuts, cashews, and walnuts are great choices, with almonds being the king of nuts. For those avoiding carbs, macadamia nuts are much higher in fat than most nuts. By the way, peanuts just aren’t ideal. Aside from the fact that many people are allergic, peanuts have less healthy fat than many other types of nuts…maybe that’s because peanuts are not actually a nut! They’re still much better than a candy bar, however.
13. Coffee
Thine eyes do not deceive (even if you are in the midst of a sugar crash). Coffee is good for your brain . Did you know coffee actually contains fiber? That’s going to help your cardiovascular system. Coffee also exerts some noted benefit to your brain in addition to providing you with a detectable energy boost. The trick is not to have more than a few cups. But you can safely enjoy 2-4 cups daily – we are talking about supercharging here. Just please don’t go ruining a good thing by loading it up with sugar! Espresso beans are actually a phenomenally healthy snack, by the way.
14. Oatmeals
Nature’s scrub brush is one of the best foods for cardiovascular health, which translates to brain health. Additionally, oatmeal is packed with fiber, a reasonable amount of protein, and even a small amount of Omega-3’s. It’s a good grain that will sustain you throughout the morning so you aren’t prone to irritability or an energy crash.
15. Brown Rice
Brown rice is a low-glycemic complex carbohydrate that is excellent for people sensitive to gluten who still want to maintain cardiovascular health. The better your circulation, the sharper your brain
16. Green Tea
You have to brew tea fresh or you won’t get the benefits of all those catechins (antioxidants) that boost your brain . Because tea has caffeine, don’t have more than 2-3 cups daily.
17. Tomatoes
Go figure, but tomatoes don’t usually make the brain-boosting food lists. Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that is particularly good for your brain – it even helps prevent dementia. You have to cook tomatoes to get the lycopene – take that, raw foodies! Just kidding. But this does mean that ketchup is good for your brain. Although because of the sugar in it, you should look to other sources for most of your lycopene intake, such as fresh tomato sauce
18. Water
Your brain is made up of approximately 75 % water, therefore staying hydrated is absolutely vital for optimum brain performance. Health professionals believe the number one cause of memory loss, at any age, is dehydration and the simple act of drinking a large glass of water can dramatically improve brain function. Tip: start the day hydrated and get into the habit of drinking a glass of water first thing upon waking then again as soon as you get to work.
19. Salmon
Yet another great source of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon fires up your brain by making the synapses stronger, allowing communication between cells to be faster. Need to work on your listening skills? The nutrients in salmon have been shown to improve focus and retention, too~
20. Peppermint
A sprig of mint might help with bloating and digestion, but when it comes to how it affects your brain, a cup of peppermint tea has been shown boost memory and focus.
21. Kelp
Kelp is a sea vegetable (seaweed) high in magnesium, calcium and iodine. Iodine is necessary for normal growth and development of the brain and body. Because the body does not make iodine, it must be obtained from the diet. Kelp is the most abundant, iodine-rich sea vegetable. Other rich sources of iodine include seafood, dairy products, plants grown in iodine-rich soil and iodized table salt. Severe iodine deficiency has long been known to cause mental impairment, stunted growth and learning problems in children.
Food Cures You Can Grow at Home
Hello this is my 2nd post. In this post, i'll to tell you food cures you can grow at home. Here we go!~
1. Aloe Vera
Grow it : Plant in pots placed in full sunshine. Water well.
Use it : Break open the thick leaves and apply the gel that seeps out to your skin to soothe sunbrun. "It's 96% water and 4% active ingredients, including amino acids and enzymes that nourish damage skin," says pharmacist Margo Marrone, founder of The Organic Pharmacy in the United Kingdom.
2. Basil
Grow it : This sweet, fragrant annual is ideal for growing in pots. Pull off thite flowers as soon as they appear to keep itu from going to seed and your herbs from tasting bitter.
Use it : Rub crushed leaves in your templates to relieve headaches. Pour boiling water over basil leaves for a pain-relieving footbath. You can't go wrong if you add it in your salad, and in any other tomato dish or stew. It's best to use it fresh.
3. Lavender
Grow it : This sun-loving plants needs good drainage. Use a small pot filled with gravel and a light soil.
Use it : It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Crush a handful of the heads and add to a bowl of boiling water to use as steam bath for your face. You can also dab the oil from the flowers on blemishes, says Marrone.
4. Lemon Balm
Grow it : Pot it, or it will colonize garden.
Use it : Use for healing and preventing cold sores. Also, rub leaves direcly onto skin as natural insect repellent or to soothe bites.
5. Mint
Grow it : Use a sunken pot, because it grows vigorously
Use it : Ideal for treating the collywobbles, which you might know as butterflies in the stomach. Sip tea made with fresh peppermint leaves to soothe stomach cramps, nausea, and flatulence. For a natural decongestant, place a fistful of mint leaves in a shallow bowl and cover with boiling water. Lean over it, drape a towel over your head, and breathe the steam.
6. Parsley
Grow it : Therives in a pot in the sun as long as the soil is kept moist. Feed with organic fertilizer.
Use it : Immune-system booster. Eat one tablespoon of chopped flatleaf or curly parsley daily. Chewing parsley neutralizes mouth odors.
7. Rosemary
Grow it : This hardy perennial loves basking in sunshine.
Use it : Tea made from a thumb-sized piece has been known to lift spirits in people suffering from Sesonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and hangovers. Infuse warm red wine with rosemary, cinnamon, and cloves to soothe winter colds.
8. Sage
Grow it : Needs full sun and a dry sandy soil. Sage means "to be in good health."
Use it : Gargle with a broth made from a quarter-cup of leaves (and cooled) to relieve sore throat.
9. Thyme
Grow it : Plant in dry, light soil. Needs sun.
Use it : A powerful antioxidant as well as antiseptic. Drink a tea made from lemon thyme to treat colds before bed. Warning : Don't use thyme when pregnant.
10. Sorrel
Grow it : It can be found in meadows, but can be also grown in a pot at home.
Use it : Sorrel leaves are rich in vitamin C. They are also a good source of vital minerals such as potassium, magnesium, sodium, iron, and calcium. Sorrel can effectively treat urinary tract problems and kidney infections. Some studies confirm that sorrel leafs can kill certain types of cancer cells. Sorrel can successfully grow in shady places. It is excellent addition to salads, soups and sauces.
10 The Most Expensive Food In The World
Hello guys for my first post i will tell you about the most expensive in the world.
If you ever find yourself in a Brewster’s Millions situation and have to burn through a fortune in a hurry, then all you need are this article, a few plane tickets and an empty stomach. [It never hurts to plan for the unexpected] So just in case, here are 15 meals that can help you wipe out your bank account in no time.
1. The Frozen Haute Chocolate
Price : $25,000
What makes it so expensive : The Forzen Haute Chocolate ice cream sundae contains a blend of 28 cocoas, including 14 of the most expensive in the world. It is decorated with edible gold and served in a goblet lined with edible gold. As if all that weren’t enough, there is an 18 carat gold bracelet with 1 carat of diamonds in the bottom of the sundae, and the treat is served with a golden spoon decorated in white and chocolate diamonds, both of which go home with the diner.
2. Almas Caviar
Price : $25,000
What makes it so expensive : The Almas Caviar is an extremely rare food item from Iran. Caviars are already expensive to beign with, but the rarity of this item makes it even more expensive. As a mater of fact, even finding a store that sells it is looking for a needle in the haystack. The omly store known to carry this item is the Caviar House & Prunier located in Picadilly in London. The store packages the caviar on a per kilo basis and places it in a tin made of 24 carat gold. Selling price is $25,000. If you want just a taste of it, then a smaller tin is sold for $1,250.
3. Dansuke Watermelon
Price : $6,100
What makes it so expensive : In a country where watermelons are rare game, they can be a costly commodity. That’s how a 17-pound Japanese watermelon became the most expensive watermelon in the world. Densuke watermelons, a type of black watermelon grown only on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, are usually given as gifts due to their extraordinary rarity. There were only sixty-five of the fruits among the first harvest this season. They are harder and crisper than the watermelons we Americans are used to and, according to Tohma Agricultural Cooperative’s spokesman, they “have a different level of sweetness.”
4. La Burger Extravagant
Price : $2,500
What makes it so expensive : La Burger Extravagant is made with white truffle butter-infused Japanese Wagyu beef, topped with James Montgomery cheddar cheese, black truffles and a fried quail egg. It’s served on a gold-dusted roll spread with white truffle butter and topped with a blini, crème fraiche and caviar. If that weren’t enough to excuse the price, it also comes with a solid-gold, diamond-encrusted toothpick.
5.Luxe Gold Cupcakes
Price : $ 1,227.70
What makes it so expensive : This cupcake is made from peach and champagne jam, Chateau d'Yquem buttercream and 24 carat gold leaf.
6. The Samundari Khazana
Price : $3,200
What makes it so expensive : The Samundari Khazana / Seafood treasure contains Devon crab, white truffle, Beluga caviar, gold leaf, a Scottish lobster coated in gold, four abalones and four quail eggs.
7. The Zillion Dollar Lobster Frittata
Price : $1000
What makes it so expensive :This absurdly expensive breakfast item consists of a mixture of eggs, lobster and 10 ounces of sevruga caviar (which costs the restaurant $65 per ounce). On the menu next to the expensive omelet there is a challenge that reads, “Norma dares you to expense this.”
8. Wagyu Steak
Price : $2,800
What makes it so expensive : While Wagyu cattle are raised both in and outside Japan, the Kobe varietal which is raised specifically in the Hyogo prefecture is the most elite. Employing the most traditional production methods, Kobe beef comes from cows that are allegedly fed only beer and massaged by hand to ensure a tenderness and marbling beyond compare. These dishes can be out of range for the average restaurateur, carrying an unhealthy load of fat and a price tag to match. For your next after-work social, you might try taking your associates to New York City’s Craftsteak, where a full Wagyu rib eye was served up to a private party for $2800.
9. Yubari King Melons
Price : $20,000
What makes it so expensive : The orange-fleshed Yubari King melons are coveted because of its proportion and sweetness. These items are so in demand that auctions are actually conducted for its purchase.In 2008, over 100 melon fruits from Yubari were on the block. The most perfect of all was the first item put on sale. A businessman who owns a souvenir shop and seafood lunch restaurant made a bid of nearly $23,000 for the honor and privilege of taking home that particular fruit.
10. Italian White Alba Truffle
Price : $160,406
What makes it so expensive : Expensive truffles are notoriously pricey because they are difficult to cultivate. This makes them a true delicacy which some have called the king of all fungi. The Associate Press reported that a real estate investor and his wife from Hong Kong have paid €125,000 ($160,406 USD) for a gigantic Italian White Alba truffle which is reportedly the world’s most expensive ever. The most expensive truffle weighs in 1.51 kilograms (3.3 lbs).
Personally, i find it to be cheating when a restaurat serves their "most expensive" food item with an expensive bottle of wine or a diamond accessory. What do you guys think? Is it cheating to throw something extra in with the food items? And lastly, if you were going to indulge in one of these, which would you choose?
