CUCUMBER HEALTH TIPS

Here is a short list of the impressive health benefits that a cucumber carries:

Keeps you hydrated. If you are too busy to drink enough water, munch on the cool cucumber, which is 96 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate!

Fights heat, both inside and out.Eat cucumber, and your body gets relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin, and you get relief from sunburn and itchy skin.

Flushes out toxins. All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your system. With regular use, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.

Nourishes you with vitamins. A B and C, which boost immunity, give you energy and keep you radiant. Give it more power by juicing cucumber with carrot and spinach.

Supplies skin-friendly minerals: magnesium, potassium, silicon.That’s why cucumber-based treatments are popular in spas.

Aids in weight loss. Enjoy cucumbers in your salads and soups. My favorite snack? Crunchy cucumber sticks with creamy yogurt dip.

Revives the eyes. Placing chilled slices of cucumber on the eyes is a clichéd beauty visual, but it really helps reduce under-eye bags and puffiness.

Cuts cancer risk. Cut down your risk of several cancers by including cucumber in your diet. Several studies show its cancer-fighting potential.

Stabilizes blood pressure. Patients that struggle with blood pressure, both high and low, often find that eating cucumber brings relief.

Refreshes the mouth. Cucumber juice refreshes and heals diseased gums, leaving your mouth smelling good.

Smooths hair and nails. Silica, the wonder mineral in cucumber makes your hair and nails stronger and shinier.

Soothes muscle and joint pain. All those vitamins and minerals in cucumber make it a powerful enemy of muscle and joint pain.

Keeps kidneys in shape. Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your system, keeping the kidneys happy.

Good for diabetics. Patients of diabetes can enjoy cucumber while also reaping its health benefits: cucumber contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin.

Reduces cholesterol. A compound called sterols in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol.

Rice balls with meat filling

RICE BALLS WITH MEAT FILLING http://foodisland1.blogspot.com/2017/03/rice-balls-with-meat-filling.html

RICE BALLS WITH MEAT FILLING

Yummy and nourishing Recipe for adults and children, try this and you're gonna like it.

RECIPE
1. Rice.                     1cup
2. Minced meat.      150g
3. Seasoning.           To taste
4. Sugar.                   1 tbsp
5. Oil.                         For frying
6. Flour.                     To coat
7. Egg.                        1

METHOD
1. Stir fry the minced meat with the chopped garlic and season to taste and set aside.
2. Boil rice till very soft and sticky/mashy and allow to cool.
3. Dust you hand with a little flour and mould the rice to give a round shape feeling it with the stir fried meat.
4. Pass through egg and flour respectively.
5. Deep fry over medium heat till golden brown.
6. Serve with a dip sauce.

Note: coating is optional. And filling of choice can be used.

FACTS ABOUT ORANGES

30 FUN FACTS ABOUT ORANGES

August 7, 2013 10 Comments

We know the many health advantages to eating oranges, but it’s history and quirky facts are really quite interesting, things you’d never think of or consider on your own, so here are forty fun facts about oranges!

1. Orange is a type of berry (hesperidia to be exact)
2.Orange trees are evergreens, seldom exceeding 9 m (30 ft) in height
3. The sour orange, or Seville, was introduced to the Mediterranean region by the Arabs about the 10th century, and the sweet orange was introduced by Genoese traders in the 15th century
4. The bergamot orange is primarily grown as a source of oils for cosmetics and flavoring
5. About 20 per cent of the total crop of oranges is sold as whole fruit; the remainder is used in preparing orange juice, extracts, and preserves.
6. An orange tree can grow to reach 30 feet and live for over a hundred years.
7. Because Navel Oranges are seedless, they can’t reproduce through pollination and require “budding” or grafting to create new trees.
8. A single citrus plant can bear as many as 60,000 flowers, but only 1% of those flowers will turn into fruit.
9. The Washington Navel Orange tree that helped start the California citrus industry is still standing and producing fruit in Riverside, California.
10. Navel oranges get their name from the belly-button formation opposite the stem end.
11. Valencia oranges are the most widely planted variety of orange worldwide!
12. Pummelos are the largest of all citrus fruit and the Chinese believe that eating Pummelos brings good luck, so they are popular during the Chinese New Year.
13. Contrary to what most of us think, this fruit was not named for its color. Instead, the word orange comes from a transliteration of the sanskrit naranga. Which comes from the Tamil naru. Which means “fragrant.
14. ”It’s thought that the reason oranges have long been associated with fertility (and therefore, weddings) is because this lush evergreen tree can simultaneously produce flowers, fruit and foliage.
15. You will have to eat 7 cups of cornflakes to get the same amount to fiber you would get from one medium orange!
16. After chocolate and vanilla, orange is the world’s favorite flavor.
17. Christopher Columbus brought the first orange seeds and seedlings to the New World on his second voyage in 1493.
18. Christopher Columbus brought the first orange to America in 1493
19. Oranges are the largest citrus crop in the World
20. Orange Trees were first grown in China
21. A little green on the skin is often caused by re greening and will not affect the taste
22. About 25 billion oranges are grown each year in America, Florida grows the most
23. Each person eats about 12.5 lb of citrus each year!
24. In the 18th Century British sailors took sauerkraut and citrus fruits on the ships to prevent scurvy
25. One orange supplies a full days Vitamin C requirement
26. Oranges are fourth most popular fruit and orange juice is the most popular juice in America.
27. The Florida oranges are greener than the California oranges.
28. The warm night climate in Florida causes the chlorophyll pigments to migrate into the orange peel making it more greener.
29. It is possible for more than one plant to grow from a single seed of orange.
30. Oranges and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.Oranges were known as the fruits of the Gods. They were often referred as the ‘golden apples’ that Hercules stole.

ROAST CHICKEN IN CURRY SAUCE

Super recipe for your roast chicken in curry sauce....

RECIPE. SERVES 4
1. Curry.                            2 teaspoons
2. Green and red pepper  3tbsp
3. Carrots(diced).              3tbsp
4. Coconut milk.                 Half cup
5. Flour.                             4teaspoons
6. Butter/oil/margarine.    30g
7. Chicken(roast).              400g
8. Eggs(boiled).                  3
9. Seasoning and salt.       To taste
10. Mushrooms(diced).      100g
11. Water/stock                   3cups

METHOD
1. Over a low heat make a roux using the curry, butter and flour.
2. Melt roux with cold water or stock.
3. Stir well to ensure that there is no lumps
4. Add the coconut milk and season to taste.
5. Add the diced peppers, mushrooms and carrots and allow to simmer.
6. Cut the roast chicken into preferred sizes and add to it.
7. Cut each of the eggs into two and add to it.
8. Lift away from heat and serve hot.

Note.
Roux:- fry flour with oil to get sandy texture. Use cold water or stock​ to melt or dissolve the roux to avoid lumps

Recipe by ADEMOLA ALIU BABATUNDE (YOUNG CHEF).

Food poem

Health they say is wealth
Food i say is health
So i say food is wealth
Loving it hot or cold
No matter where it's ​sold
Chopped, sliced or diced
Any shape and size is nice
Boiled, roast or toast
Any method is good for the road
Fork, spoon or knife
Even my hands will be nice
Local or continental
All food are nutritional​.

My food is good, I love my food.
Proud to be a chef.
Poem by ADEMOLA ALIU BABATUNDE ( YOUNG CHEF)

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BUTTERED BEANS RECIPE

Yummy for your tummy.
Simple but lovely beans recipe just for you lovers of beans, it's BUTTERED BEANS.

RECIPE:

Butter.                           200g
Beans.                          3cups
Carrots(diced)              half cup
Sweet corn.                  1 handful
Green pepper(diced).   2tablespoons
Red pepper (diced).     2tablespoons
Seasoning.                    To taste
Salt                                To taste

METHODS:
1. Boil beans till soft but not mashy.
2. Season to taste.
3. Add carrots to the boiling beans and reduce heat.
4. Add the sweet corn and correct seasoning if need be.
5. Melt butter separately and add to it, then stir gently to mix.
6. Add the green and red pepper and take off heat immediately.

It's simple, yummy and nourishing.
This recipe was gotten from chef Aremu Adedayo

LET'S PLAY FOODBALL

It's a good Saturday morning, let's play foodball, it's a very simple, quick and yummy breakfast, good for all and nutritious.
Let's quickly run through the recipe from Ademola Aliu Babatunde (young chef).

RECIPE:
1.Yam                          500g
2.Egg                              1
3.Flour.                         100g 
4.Margarine.                 25g
6.Salt                             pinch
7.Seasoning.                To taste
8.Green(diced).             1tbsp
9.Red pepper(diced).    1tbsp

METHOD:
1. Peel and wash the Yam.

2. Cut into small pieces so it can cook faster then boil for 6-8mins.

3. Drain the water and put the yam in a bowl.

4. Melt the margarine in the yam while it's still hot.

5. Mash the yam roughly using a masher.

6. Mix the diced peppers and season to taste.

7. Mould into round shape.

8. Pass through beaten eggs and flour then deep fry for 4-5mins till it's golden brown.

This is a perfect breakfast for a sports day, try it and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Cool breakfasts from all over the world

  MARCH 9 2017

– Written by ADEMOLA ALIU BABATUNDE (YOUNG CHEF)

Not quite had your fill of breakfasts just yet? Check out our beautifully visual list of the 51 best breakfasts from around the world. Plan your next culinary adventure or just get a little adventurous with breakfast at the weekend.

Salivating. That’s the only way to describe me after looking at all this food porn. I love to eat breakfast, it’s the best meal of the day as far as I’m concerned. Pancakes, cereal, brunch, eggs, healthy breakfasts, greasy breakfasts, I’m not fussy. My only trouble is what to choose

1. A full English Breakfast – it must have beans, sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, hash browns and toast. Of course, it should all be knocked back with a cup of tea, but black pudding is optional as far as I’m concerned. Thank you LunaMoth16.

2. Israeli Breakfast – Oringally only enjoyed by residents of the kibbutz, the Isreali breakfast soon became popularised by hotels for its fresh produce and general yumminess. Fresh bread, a variety of hard and soft cheeses, fresh juice, olives, jam and butter are all regulars on the Israeli breakfast plate. Toda, israeltourism.

3. Breakfast van de Netherlands – Usually served with a dark syrup called ‘stroop’,  these delicious apple pancakes are a delicious combination of sweet, tart, and salty. Usually thinner than their American counterpaty, Dutch pancakes are often enjoyed on special occasions too! Dank u miss_yasmina.

4. Polish Breakfast – known locally as Jajecznica, a traditional Polish breakfast consists of scrambled eggs covered with slices of custom-made kielbasa and joined by two potato pancakes. Dziękuję Kitchen Chick.

5. Quick Spanish breakfast – Pan a la Catalana, or Pan con Tomate, in Spain is simple but really delicious. Just rub some bread with fresh garlic and plenty of ripe tomato, then drizzle with olive oil and salt. Top with cheese, ham or sausage for an extra bit. Gracias jlatras.

6. A yummy Moroccan breakfast – usually consists of different breads with some chutney, jam, cheese or butter. They have a really delicious crumpet-style bread which they make in huge slabs for you to tear a bit off, and a semolina pancake bread called Baghir – both are really tasty. Barak llahu fik Michael Osmenda.

7. A healthy Hawaiian breakfast – I couldn’t imagine Hawaiians eating anything but fruit to be honest. Of course, there’s the bagel but I’m sure they’d burn the energy from that off in a few minutes on their surf board anyway. Mahalo â nui Kimubert.

8. Swedish breakfast – often involves a Swedish pancake, known as a Pannkakor. It’s a thin flat cake made from batter and fried on both sides – much like a crepe. It’s usually served with a sweet, fruity filling. Tack terren in Virginia.

9. Icelandic breakfast cuisine – a hearty and hot breakfast to fight off the dark, icy mornings is what’s needed here. Hafragrautur, or oatmeal, is served with a sprinkle of brown sugar with a few raisins or nuts on top, perfect. Tack Guðrún Ingimundardóttir from seriouseats.com.

10. Breakfast in Portugal – a delicious and simple affair with stuffed croissants and plenty of coffee served in the sun. Obrigada retinafunk.

11. Breakfast in Australia – there’s only one crucial ingredient here, Vegemite. Travelling Aussies are often found with a sneaky pot of the sticky, salty brown stuff in their backpack. Just don’t get in the Vegemite vs Marmite war – everybody knows Marmite is better, but let them have their fun. Thanks s2art.

12. A Brazilian breakfast – mmmm a delicious selection of meats, cheeses and bread is the normal breakfast fare here. Jazzy rosething crafted out of I don’t know what, optional. Obrigada Ewan-M.

13. An Italian breakfast – a nation too fabulous for heavy breakfasts me thinks. Or maybe they’re saving themselves for a big cheesy pizza lunch and a pesto pasta dinner? (Although there’s nothing wrong with having them for breakfast you know) Either way an Italian eats on the run with a ‘cappuccino e cornetto’ aka a cappuccino and croissant. Grazie blog.libero.it.

14. A Welsh breakfast – errrm is it just me or is that cheesy toast flashing me a smile? Welsh Rarebit aka cheese on toast is a truly, truly delicious breakfast. Just the sight of that bubbling cheese makes me want to smother it in Worcestershire Sauce and chow down, mmmmm. Anyway, 36 left, must dash… Diolch yn fawr Remy Sharp.

15. Breakfast in Denmark – top marks for presentation here. On a Dane’s breakfast plate you’ll often find rye bread, cheeses, salami, ham, pâté, honey, jam and sometimes even thin ‘plates’ of chocolate. It came as a bit of a shock to me but my research has shown that bacon is not actually that popular! Dun dun durrrh. How can this be? Apparently they send in all to the UK. Tak adactico.

16. A Philippines breakfast – it’s all about the local fruits here. Mangoes are popular fare to keep you regular. As for keeping your energy up rice is the top choice, or the little sausages, known as longganisa, you can see above. When fried with salt and garlic cloves it’s known as sinangag. The sinangag is then combined with eggs, meats and beans and bob’s your uncle, fanny’s your aunt, a delicious Philippine breakfast is born. Salamat Supafly.

17. An Alaskan breakfast – featuring reindeer meat and an egg nestled on a pancake. Poor old Rudolph, he won’t be able to join in any reindeer games now, will he? Qaĝaasakung adactio.

18. A traditional German breakfast – wursts, local cheeses and freshly baked bread is the normal fare for a German breakfast. All washed back with a delicious coffee. Guten tag withassociates

19. The famous American breakfast – home made thick pancakes with syrup and blueberries, topped off with a few rashers of bacon. Anyone not wishing for a coronary usually opts for a bowl of muesli, so I’m told. Pancakes all the way for me! Thanks JenCooks.

20. The French breakfast – ah, le croissant, le croissant, how I love le croissant! Pack them with crushed almonds, butter, chocolate or cream, they always taste good. Thanks Pierre Oliver.

21. Breakfast in India – here we have rosemary roasted potatoes, Indian tofu scramble, lentils, veggie sausage and banana pepper toast. Breakfast cuisine in India varies hugely depending on the region but if you think of your Indian breakfast somewhere along these lines, you would be correct. Shukriya arvindgrover.

22. A hearty Scottish breakfast – much like a full English and a full Irish, but the country’s USP is the ‘sumptuous’ slab of haggis served alongside every fat-fried egg. Don’t know what haggis is? Scroll down quick if your animal eating habits err on the queasy side. It’s sheep’s heart, liver and lungs minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, salt and stock... Thenk ye david.nikonvscanon.

23. Thailand’s breakfast offering – you’ll find this dish at stalls throughout Thailand. It’s a minty spicy fish with a sweet & spicy pork, served with rice. By all accounts it tastes excellent, and it’s cheap at only 30 Bhat. Thai breakfast fare isn’t all that different from what you’d eat for lunch and dinner. Khawp khun Kojach.

24. An Argentinian breakfast –usually consists of “mate” (an infusion drink made with leaves of “yerba”) or dulce de leche with “facturas,”a croissant-like typical pastry. Thanks Elena Okada for the tip!

25. An Irish breakfast – you’ve had English and Scottish, now it’s time to learn the Irish USP. That would be white pudding and soda bread. Go raibh maith ‘ad joelogon.

26. A Canadian breakfast – that eggy looking section is actually perogies. Perogies are boiled, baked or fried dumplings made from unleavened dough and traditionally stuffed with potato filling, sauerkraut, ground meat, cheese, or fruit. Then you’ve got some sausages and toast to mop it all up. Thanks Calgary Reviews.

27. Breakfast in Mexico – the delightful plate above consists of beef tips, chilequiles and other assorted goodies eaten in Manzanillo. Nachos, cheese and beans always feature heavily and a delicious, spicy breakfast is the norm. Gracias Jeff K.

28. A Russian breakfast – oladi is the breakfast of choice in Russia. They’re sort of like pancakes and kind of like Yorkshire puddings, hot, just fried, soft inside and with a crispy edge! They’re best enjoyed with soured cream, honey, jam or fresh berries. Spasibo Olga from Tasterussian.com.

29. Breakfast in Vietnam – usually consists of some meaty treat dropped in a semolina/porridge mixture. What you see above is pork porridge. It features Chinese doughnuts, beansprouts, pork intestine stuffed with peppery pork mince, sliced pork heart, stomach slivers and blood pudding. A bit more interesting than toast and jam anyway. Cám ón avlxyz.

30. Breakfast in Peru – ceviche is popular whatever time of day, breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s a seafood dish made from fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juices such as lemon or lime and spiced with chilli peppers. What a feast. Gracias Adrimcim.

31. Breakfast in Bolivia – saltenas are a bit like empanadas crossed with Cornish pasties. They’re the traditional option for a Bolivian breakfast and usually filled with meat and vegetables, and slightly sweetened with sugar. Gracias Whatscookinginyourworld.

32. An Egyptian breakfast – the breakfast of choice here is Foul Madamas. It’s made from fava beans, chickpeas, garlic and lemon. Above you’ll see the dish topped with olive oil, cayenne, tahini sauce, a hard boiled egg, and some diced green veggies. SaHHa goblinbox (queen of ad hoc bento)

33. Breakfast in Japan – what do you mean you’ve never had tofu for breakfast? It’s a popular choice in Japan, along with fish and rice. Soak it in soya sauce and you’ve got yourself one delicious, and semi-healthy breakfast. Arigato avlxyz.

34. Breakfast in China – a lot like lunch and dinner in China. Expect noodles, rice, sticky coated chicken and fried veggies. Thanks Prince Roy.

35. Malaysian breakfast – A hot bowl of Mee – noodles mixed with egg, vegetable and tasty spices. Tirja Dusun ~MVI~ (shooting with a busted kit lens).

36. Breakfast in Mongolia – it generally consists of boiled mutton with lots of fat and flour and maybe some dairy products or rice. In western Mongolia they add variety to their diets with horsemeat. Bayarlalaa clgregor.

37. Breakfast in Belize – fry jacks are a staple in Belize breakfast cuisine. They’re deep-fried pieces of dough that are often accompanied by beans and eggs, or jam and honey. Gracias Kelly from Travellious.com.

38. A Hungarian breakfast – always consists of Pogácsa. Well, nearly always anyway. Throughout the year there are festivals dedicated to it and the recipe changes region to region. They have a scone-like consistency and as well as a popular breakfast item, they’re also used to bulk up goulash meals. Köszönöm robot-girl.

39. A Korean breakfast – breakfast is similar to lunch and dinner in Korea. You’ll get a small plate of kimchi, a bowl of rice and a bowl of clear vegetable soup.  A good old-fashioned slice of toast is also a popular choice, but that doesn’t make for nearly as good a picture. Komapsumnida avlxyz.

40. Breakfast in Pakistan – in Pakistan you’ll get Aloo Paratha for your breakfast. It’ s an Indian unleavened flatbread made by pan frying, wholewheat dough on a tava. The dough contains ghee and the bread is usually stuffed with vegetables. It’s best eaten with butter, chutney or some other spicy sauce. It’s not uncommon to roll it up and dip it in your tea. Shukriya rosemilkinabottle.

41. An Estonian breakfast – curd cheese on a wheat bloomer – known locally as ‘cheese on toast’. The creamy topping can be supplemented with ricotta or fromage fraiche instead, if you prefer. Tänan Nami-Nami.

42. Breakfast in Jordan – the choice varies depending on the are and upbringing you’re from. Labneh, hummous and falafel are all popular choices and are usually served alongside olive oil, lamb sausage, jam and butter, turkey or beef mortadella. Shukran FivePrime.

43. Breakfast in Venezuela – empenadas are the order of the day. Fill the little pastries with fresh cheese, minced meat or any combination of veggies and beans. Gracias stu_spivack.

44. Breakfast in Colombia – there are  a variety of regional staples to keep your stomach grumbles at bay throughout the day. In Cundinamarca this changua dish is very popular. It’s made from milk, scallions and cheese. Gracias manuela y daniel.

45. Breakfast in Ghana – the most popular breakfast item in this African country is waakye. It’s basically rice cooked in beans and is found at all the street stalls in Ghana. Thanks Robboppy.

46. Breakfast in Uganda – like a lot of large countries the typical breakfasts vary region by region. But a popular dish across the country is katogo – it’s a combination of green cooking bananas mixed in a stew from beef or in a sauce from vegetables. The picture above is banana with cow organs. Thanks Wong Li Lhen.

47. A Bahamas breakfast – to be a Bahamian breakfast it must contain grits. Grits are dried ground hominy, or corn, for anyone not in the loop. You mix it with boiling water and the grits becomes a porridge. Its popularity came from slavery times when it’s all the slaves had to eat. Nowadays it’s topped with fat prawns and meat to spice it up a bit. Thanks lolaredblog.

48. Breakfast in Costa Rica – Gallo Pinto is the standard breakfast fare in Costa Rica. It’s made from black beans, rice, optional soured cream, salsa and a corn tortilla. Costa Ricans will often have a bit of avocado, fried ripe plantain or cold meat on the side. Gracias arvindgrover.

49. Breakfast in the Dominican Republic – you need to try the mangu. Mangu is made from mashing boiled plantains with butter and either salami, cheese or eggs. Top it off with a hot chocolate and you’ve got yourself some traditional Dominican Republic fare. Gracias Yuca Diaries.

50. A Turkish breakfast – the full Turkish treatment usually consists of a few varieties of cheese, butter, olives, eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, jam, honey, and spicy meat. Tesekkür ederim pocketcultures.

51. A Nigerian breakfast-  the Nigerian treatment is a very big one and varies from different ethnic groups to tribes and culture of the people but here Is one of them and it's boiled yam and fish sauce.

and that’s it! 51breakfasts from around the world, completed. Who knew there would be such a variety hey?