Anne's Lounge

25/03/2022

Okra

Okra is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants that help reduce the risk of serious health conditions like cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Okra is also a good source of: Magnesium. Folate.

25/03/2022

25/03/2022

Vegan Pimento Cheeze Dip

Ingredients
1 cup raw Cashews (soaked and drained, if desired) (130 g)
¼ cup Nutritional Yeast (15 g)
1 tsp Kosher Salt
½ tsp Mustard Powder
½ tsp Onion Powder
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
¼ tsp ground turmeric (optional, for color)
⅛ tsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice (15 mL)
1 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar (15 mL)
⅓–½ cup Water (80–120 mL)
1 cup Shredded Carrots (110 g)
½ cup diced canned Pimentos, drained (100 g)
Dash of Hot Sauce, if desired

Instructions
1. Place cashews in a food processor and process to a coarse meal. Add nutritional yeast and spices and pulse to evenly distribute. Add lemon juice, vinegar and ⅓ cup water and puree, adding additional water as needed, to make a thick and creamy consistency.
2. Place cashew mixture in a bowl and fold in shredded carrots and diced pimentos. Season to taste with hot sauce. Serve immediately or cover and store chilled until ready to use.

24/03/2022

S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe)

S-Adenosyl-L-methionine (also called S-adenosyl methionine, S-adenosylmethionine, SAMe, or SAM-e in the United States or ademetionine in Europe, and also often abbreviated as SAM and AdoMet) is a chemical that is found naturally in the body. SAMe is sold in the United States as a dietary supplement.

SAMe was discovered in the early 1950s. It’s made in the body from methionine, an amino acid found in foods. It has been found to regulate key functions in living cells.

Abnormal levels of SAMe in the body have been reported in liver diseases and depression. This prompted researchers to investigate whether SAMe might be helpful in treating these conditions. The idea that SAMe might be helpful for osteoarthritis came from studies of SAMe for depression. Some of the participants in the depression studies who also had osteoarthritis said their joint symptoms improved when they took SAMe.

23/03/2022

Red Clover

Common Names: red clover, cow clover, meadow clover, wild clover

Latin Names: Trifolium pratense

Background:
- Like peas and beans, red clover belongs to the family of plants called legumes. Red clover contains substances called isoflavones—compounds that are structurally related/similar to estrogen. Red clover supplements have been promoted for menopause symptoms and osteoporosis.

- Historically, red clover was used for asthma, whooping cough, cancer, and gout. Today, extracts from red clover are most often promoted for menopause symptoms, high cholesterol levels, or osteoporosis.

23/03/2022

Ensalada De Quinoa

Ingredients
2 cups Organic Red Quinoa cooked and cooled
1 1/2 cups Yellow Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
1 1/2 cups Lima Beans fresh or frozen
1 cup Queso Fresco or Goat Cheese crumbles
1/2 cup Red Onion diced
1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Lime Juice
1 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
1. Combine quinoa, corn, lima beans, cheese, onion and cilantro in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk well together oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and mix well.
3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

21/03/2022

Green Pepper

Green Pepper Health Benefits

- Rich Source Of Nutrients. Green peppers are very nutritious, providing the body with a number of essential nutrients, including antioxidants and fiber.
- Good For Gut Health.
- Promotes Heart Health.
- Promotes Eye Health.
- Promotes Weight Management.
- Rich Source Of Antioxidants.

21/03/2022

Vegan Burger Buns

Ingredients
2 cups unsweetened Plant-Based Milk, warm (500 mL)
1 ½ tsp Active Dry Yeast
1 ½ Tbsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 ¼ cups Bob's Red Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose White Flour (442 g)
1 ½ tsp Salt

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl whisk together milk, yeast and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes while the yeast activates, then whisk in oil.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead on medium for 5-7 minutes. If kneading by hand, this will take 8-10 minutes.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and divide into six equal pieces.
5. Pinch the edges of the dough together and place the pinched side face down on your work surface. Cup your hand over the dough and roll until a taut ball forms, about 10 seconds. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
6. Remove the covering and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack, serve and enjoy!

21/03/2022

PC-SPES

PC-SPES is a mixture of herbs that was sold as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatment for people with prostate cancer.

The mixture contains these 8 herbs:

- Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
- Chrysanthemum flowers (Dendranthema morifolium)
- Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)
- Isatis (Isatis indigotica)
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra or Glycyrrhiza uralensis)
- Ginseng (Panax ginseng or Panax pseudoginseng var. notoginseng)
- Rabdosia rubescens (Isodon rubescens)
- Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)

PC-SPES was taken off the market because some batches were found to contain prescription medicines in addition to the herbs.

Clinical trials of PC-SPES that were underway were stopped. There are products being sold now as substitutes for PC-SPES, but they are not the same mixture. Since the only company licensed to make PC-SPES is no longer in business, PC-SPES is not legally available in the United States.

21/03/2022

Vegan Savory Mediterranean Muffins

Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
2 ¼ cups Almond Flour (252 g)
1 cup Gluten Free Organic Quick Cooking Rolled Oats (104 g)
2 ½ tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Salt
⅓ cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped
½ tsp chopped Black Garlic
1 tsp Nutritional Yeast
4 tsp Hulled H**p Seed

Wet Ingredients
3 Tbsp Organic Brown Flaxseed Meal (20 g)
1 ½ cups Plant-Based Milk of choice (355 mL)
½ cup Olive Oil (118 mL)

Garnish
chopped Scallions

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place paper liners in a standard 12-cup muffin tin and set aside.
2. Add dry ingredients to a bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, add wet ingredients and mix. Add the wet to the dry and mix until fully combined.
3. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin and sprinkle with chopped scallions. Bake for 25-30 mins, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool and enjoy.

18/03/2022

Prickly pear

Prickly pear cactus — or also known as nopal, opuntia and other names — is promoted for treating diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and hangovers. It's also touted for its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

18/03/2022

Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients
1 cup Butter, at room temperature or Vegan Butter for baking
½ cup Sugar, plus additional for garnish
2 cups Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour OR
2 cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
½ tsp Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Baking Powder

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift together flour (All Purpose OR Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour), salt and baking powder; set aside.
2. Beat butter until light and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and mix until incorporated. Add sifted flour, salt and baking powder and stir into the butter mixture until a smooth dough forms.
3. Place dough on a lightly floured work surface and pat into a 4 x 10-inch rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Lightly sprinkle the top with additional sugar and cut into 1 x 2-inch bars. Transfer the individual bar cookies to the prepared baking sheet keeping about ½-inch space between each.
4. Bake at 350°F until the edges just begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving. Store once fully cooled in an airtight container.