An Apple a Day

Apples hold significance in many religions and cultures, but do you know how many kinds of apples there actually are? A whopping 7,500! That means that even if you ate a new one every day, it would still take over 20 years to try them all.

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To-may-to, To-mah-to

There is a saying that goes, “knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.” Although a tomato is botanically a berry due to it being a fleshy fruit with seeds on the inside that developed from a flower with one ovary, the US Supreme Court ruled it a vegetable in 1893.

A Rose by Any Other Name

Most fruits, as we know them, are actually part of other botanical families. Bananas and watermelons, for example, are technically berries, while plums, peaches, and pears are actually members of the rose family.

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Fortunately, your diet can help combat the inflammation and effects of arthritis. Here are three foods that you’ll definitely want to add to your diet to keep arthritis and its pain away!

Fatty Fish

Fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel, are a great choice for those suffering from arthritis. The omega-3 fatty acids contained in these seafood choices are great at combating inflammation that results of arthritis.

Olive Oil

Looking for a go-to cooking oil to use as an arthritis sufferer? Look no further than olive oil! In addition to healthy fatty acids, it also contains oleocanthal, a natural compound that is found in non-inflammatory drugs, but in a completely natural package.

Berries

Free radicals have long been theorized to be a part of joint pain and inflammation, and the antioxidant content in berries can help to reduce these problems. Blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries are all great options!

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Not only are they delicious, but blueberries are also full of health benefits that make them a no-brainer when choosing fruits to enjoy. Here are some of the reasons that make these berries so great for your body.

Antioxidant Boost

Blueberries just might be the most antioxidant-rich fruit out there. Flavonoids, a particular class of antioxidants that are great for reducing inflammation and cancer-causing free radicals in the body, are found in high concentrations in these fruits.

Low in Sugar

Despite being sweet to the palate, the reality is that blueberries actually have a low sugar concentration and are quite low in calories. In fact, a 100-gram serving of this fruit contains only 10 grams of sugars and 57 calories.

Lots of Vitamins

Despite being low in calories and sugar, blueberries are full of beneficial vitamins and nutrients that work together to maintain your body’s health. You’ll get between  25 and 35 percent of your recommended daily value of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and manganese in a serving of blueberries along with 4 grams of fiber.

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Ingredients

For this berry jam you will need frozen blueberries and frozen raspberries, but you can use whatever frozen berries you have at home. You can also use fresh berries if you have a lot or it’s berry season. You will also need a splash of apple juice and, of course, chia seeds! Chia seeds are incredible seeds that are packed full of protein, but also become gel-like when they come into contact with water which is how the jam becomes a jam.

Recipe

1. Pour the berries into a bowl and microwave them to defrost, or defrost as you usually do. If you’re using fresh berries, omit this step and add a little bit more water to your recipe.
2. Pour in the apple juice along with the chia seeds and mix everything together with a fork.
3. While you’re mixing, smash the berries with the fork so you release the juices and get a smoother consistency.
4. Leave for 30 minutes, and then store or use right away!

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From a base of plain yogurt, one can make a large variety of different ways to enjoy yogurt and its health benefits.

So, here are four suggestions for turning a bowl of plain yogurt into a tasty delight.

Berries

One of the most popular ways to eat yogurt is with berries, and it´s easy to see why. Berries add a combination of sweetness and tartness to yogurt that contrasts the dairy backbone of the food.

Try your yogurt with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or a combination of all three!

Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

This is one of the best ways to jazz up yogurt and turn it into something savory and unique.

Cinnamon and brown sugar go together as a classic combination, and furthermore, this flavor is perfect for a fall or winter treat.

Granola and Nuts

If you are looking for a heartier option, adding granola and nuts to your yogurt is a great option for making a filling snack.

Choose whichever nuts you prefer, from cashews to almonds.

Crumbled Oreos

Finally, if you´re after a dessert option, this is a perfect way to enjoy a sweet yogurt treat.

The chocolate and cream combination of Oreos with yogurt is divine and the perfect way to treat yourself.

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Stewed berries are simply berries that have been cooked down with just a bit of some type of sugar. Stewed berries are really simple to make and only require a few ingredients, but the best part of them is after you make the, you can save for all sorts of recipes like oatmeal, ice cream, cakes, other desserts, and more! This recipe will take you less than 15 minutes to complete, and with the results you’ll get, it’ll be so worth it.

Ingredients

This recipe only has three ingredients: berries, honey, and mint. If you can’t get seasonal berries for this recipe, you can just use any frozen berries you can get at the grocery store. This recipe also works well with other fresh herbs like basil or thyme.

Recipe

1. Pour 3/4 cup of fresh or frozen berries into a small saucepan.
2. Put the heat on medium heat and wait for the berries to start getting soft and releasing their juices.
3. Once they’ve started to soften, add in 1/2 tablespoon of honey or agave syrup if you want to make it vegan along with 1-2 sprigs of whatever fresh herb you’ve decided to use.
4. After about 1-2 minutes, turn off the heat and allow all the ingredients to stew together and you’re ready to serve!

The post Stewed Berries is the Perfect Way to Sweeten Up Any Dish appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

An Apple a Day

Apples hold significance in many religions and cultures, but do you know how many kinds of apples there actually are? A whopping 7,500! That means that even if you ate a new one every day, it would still take over 20 years to try them all.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Юлия (@yuliyakudasheva)

To-may-to, To-mah-to

There is a saying that goes, “knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.” Although a tomato is botanically a berry due to it being a fleshy fruit with seeds on the inside that developed from a flower with one ovary, the US Supreme Court ruled it a vegetable in 1893.

A Rose by Any Other Name

Most fruits, as we know them, are actually part of other botanical families. Bananas and watermelons, for example, are technically berries, while plums, peaches, and pears are actually members of the rose family.

The post Fruit Facts to Share at Your Next Dinner Party appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Fortunately, your diet can help combat the inflammation and effects of arthritis. Here are three foods that you’ll definitely want to add to your diet to keep arthritis and its pain away!

Fatty Fish

Fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel, are a great choice for those suffering from arthritis. The omega-3 fatty acids contained in these seafood choices are great at combating inflammation that results of arthritis.

Olive Oil

Looking for a go-to cooking oil to use as an arthritis sufferer? Look no further than olive oil! In addition to healthy fatty acids, it also contains oleocanthal, a natural compound that is found in non-inflammatory drugs, but in a completely natural package.

Berries

Free radicals have long been theorized to be a part of joint pain and inflammation, and the antioxidant content in berries can help to reduce these problems. Blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries are all great options!

The post Foods With Anti-Arthritis Properties appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Not only are they delicious, but blueberries are also full of health benefits that make them a no-brainer when choosing fruits to enjoy. Here are some of the reasons that make these berries so great for your body.

Antioxidant Boost

Blueberries just might be the most antioxidant-rich fruit out there. Flavonoids, a particular class of antioxidants that are great for reducing inflammation and cancer-causing free radicals in the body, are found in high concentrations in these fruits.

Low in Sugar

Despite being sweet to the palate, the reality is that blueberries actually have a low sugar concentration and are quite low in calories. In fact, a 100-gram serving of this fruit contains only 10 grams of sugars and 57 calories.

Lots of Vitamins

Despite being low in calories and sugar, blueberries are full of beneficial vitamins and nutrients that work together to maintain your body’s health. You’ll get between  25 and 35 percent of your recommended daily value of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and manganese in a serving of blueberries along with 4 grams of fiber.

The post Blueberries Are Full of Health Benefits appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

For this berry jam you will need frozen blueberries and frozen raspberries, but you can use whatever frozen berries you have at home. You can also use fresh berries if you have a lot or it’s berry season. You will also need a splash of apple juice and, of course, chia seeds! Chia seeds are incredible seeds that are packed full of protein, but also become gel-like when they come into contact with water which is how the jam becomes a jam.

Recipe

1. Pour the berries into a bowl and microwave them to defrost, or defrost as you usually do. If you’re using fresh berries, omit this step and add a little bit more water to your recipe.
2. Pour in the apple juice along with the chia seeds and mix everything together with a fork.
3. While you’re mixing, smash the berries with the fork so you release the juices and get a smoother consistency.
4. Leave for 30 minutes, and then store or use right away!

The post This Chia Seed Jam is a Life Saver appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

From a base of plain yogurt, one can make a large variety of different ways to enjoy yogurt and its health benefits.

So, here are four suggestions for turning a bowl of plain yogurt into a tasty delight.

Berries

One of the most popular ways to eat yogurt is with berries, and it´s easy to see why. Berries add a combination of sweetness and tartness to yogurt that contrasts the dairy backbone of the food.

Try your yogurt with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or a combination of all three!

Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

This is one of the best ways to jazz up yogurt and turn it into something savory and unique.

Cinnamon and brown sugar go together as a classic combination, and furthermore, this flavor is perfect for a fall or winter treat.

Granola and Nuts

If you are looking for a heartier option, adding granola and nuts to your yogurt is a great option for making a filling snack.

Choose whichever nuts you prefer, from cashews to almonds.

Crumbled Oreos

Finally, if you´re after a dessert option, this is a perfect way to enjoy a sweet yogurt treat.

The chocolate and cream combination of Oreos with yogurt is divine and the perfect way to treat yourself.

The post Four Ways to Jazz Up Your Yogurt appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Stewed berries are simply berries that have been cooked down with just a bit of some type of sugar. Stewed berries are really simple to make and only require a few ingredients, but the best part of them is after you make the, you can save for all sorts of recipes like oatmeal, ice cream, cakes, other desserts, and more! This recipe will take you less than 15 minutes to complete, and with the results you’ll get, it’ll be so worth it.

Ingredients

This recipe only has three ingredients: berries, honey, and mint. If you can’t get seasonal berries for this recipe, you can just use any frozen berries you can get at the grocery store. This recipe also works well with other fresh herbs like basil or thyme.

Recipe

1. Pour 3/4 cup of fresh or frozen berries into a small saucepan.
2. Put the heat on medium heat and wait for the berries to start getting soft and releasing their juices.
3. Once they’ve started to soften, add in 1/2 tablespoon of honey or agave syrup if you want to make it vegan along with 1-2 sprigs of whatever fresh herb you’ve decided to use.
4. After about 1-2 minutes, turn off the heat and allow all the ingredients to stew together and you’re ready to serve!

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