Great uses for cinnamon
This everyday spice can nourish your skin, boost your memory, and keep the pounds away.
Memory keeper
Cinnamon gum gives you more than fresh breath: In a Wheeling Jesuit study, people who chewed the gum did better on memory tests than those who chomped on other flavors or didn’t chew gum at all.
Throat soother
Calm a scratchy cough with a cinnamon-infused drink: Soak cinnamon sticks in cold water for several hours, then sip. This beverage contains mucilage, a water-soluble fiber that coats and soothes the throat, says Lillian M. Beard, MD, author of Salt in Your Sock and Other Tried-and-True Home Remedies.
Skinny snack
Trying to lose some weight? Use cinnamon. The spice regulates swings in blood sugar, cutting hunger spikes, according to research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For a low-cal fat-busting treat, sprinkle some cinnamon on slices of baked apple. (Studies show that people who eat apples consume fewer cal-ories and have less abdominal fat.)
Feet treat
Antioxidant-rich cinnamon softens rough, tired skin. Try this pampering foot bath from Elizabeth TenHouten, author of Cooking Well: Beautiful Skin (out in November):
Mix the juice of 5 lemons, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup water, and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; soak your feet in the mixture for 15 minutes.
Moving away from the healthy stuff for a brief moment heres…
8 Delicious Treats for Bacon Lovers
So good you’ll be back for seconds. Just don’t hog them all for yourself.
I haven’t tried them all myself per se. But I’m fairly sure they are good.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat Flying Chocolate Pig
Dark chocolate meets applewood bacon in this well-rounded, subtly smoky riff on the company’s infamous bacon bar. Prepare for squeals of delight.
To buy: $8 for 1.2 ounces, vosgeschocolate.com.
To buy: $8 for 1.2 ounces, vosgeschocolate.com.
Sir Francis Bacon Peanut Brittle
Made in Atlanta, this salty-sweet combination of superrich Spanish-style peanuts and hickory-smoked bacon is addictive eaten right out of the box and divine crumbled over ice cream.
To buy: $16 for 9 ounces, deandeluca.com.
To buy: $16 for 9 ounces, deandeluca.com.
Vibrant Flavors Maple Bacon Pretzels
Waffles, anyone? These maple-drenched squares with a hint of bacon will remind you of an old-fashioned breakfast. Throw a couple of the snack-size bags in the car for when you need a rush-hour recharge.
To buy: $27 for twelve 1.8-ounces packages, vibrantflavors.foodzie.com.
To buy: $27 for twelve 1.8-ounces packages, vibrantflavors.foodzie.com.
Skillet Bacon Jam
One taste and this tangy spread—made with bacon, balsamic vinegar, and slow-simmered onions—will become your go-to condiment. Delicious on burgers and crostini, it also wakes up salad dressings, roasted vegetables—even fish.
To buy: $14 for 11 ounces, skilletstreetfood.com.
To buy: $14 for 11 ounces, skilletstreetfood.com.
LiddAbit Sweets Bourbon-Coffee-Bacon Caramel Corn
How does one make caramel popcorn even more decadent? By adding bourbon, coffee, and candied chunks of bacon, of course. An over-the-top munching essential for late-night gossip sessions and movie nights.
To buy: $11 for 7 ounces, liddabitsweets.com.
To buy: $11 for 7 ounces, liddabitsweets.com.
L & H Confections Chocolate Bacon Pretzels
Hand-dipped in Guittard dark chocolate and coated in crispy pieces of bacon, these salty rods are made for sharing. Also available individually wrapped as party favors.
To buy: $9 for 12 pretzels, etsy.com.
To buy: $9 for 12 pretzels, etsy.com.
Zingerman’s Peppered Bacon Farm Bread
Sure, you could slice this crusty half wheat-half white bread and use it for sandwiches, but who are we kidding? Warm from the oven, this loaf—studded with applewood bacon and black tellicherry peppercorns—is pretty close to perfect on its own.
To buy: $13 for a 12-ounce loaf, zingermans.com.
To buy: $13 for a 12-ounce loaf, zingermans.com.
Roni-Sue’s Chocolates Maple and Bacon Lollipops
Think candy for grown-ups: Pure maple syrup and tiny bits of bacon are a match made in heaven in these gorgeous, amber-hued pops.
To buy: $7 for 4 lollipops, roni-sue.com.
To buy: $7 for 4 lollipops, roni-sue.com.
Herbal Tea Weight Loss
The recent years have seen an increase in tea usage specially in the Americas. While people in the East have long made use of tea as part of their usual diet, individuals in the west recently regarded the many advantages of tea most especially for weight reduction and general wellness. However, with the diverse varieties of tea blends available today in the market, it is important to know which works proficiently if you are looking to lose a little weight.
One thing you ought to opt for if you’re searching for a variety of weight loss tea is the antioxidant polyphenol. This antioxidant may also be located in many dark skinned fruits, veggies and nuts. Herbal slimming tea includes large volumes of polyphenol. As you read through many publications involving eating plans and fat loss, you’ve likely come upon the word flavonoids in most cases. Flavonoids are a type of the antioxidant polyphenol and is available abundantly in weight loss teas. That is why, it’s easy to see why weight loss teas can be quite a better option to those slimming capsules for those who wish to go on a more natural method of slimming down.
One thing you ought to opt for if you’re searching for a variety of weight loss tea is the antioxidant polyphenol. This antioxidant may also be located in many dark skinned fruits, veggies and nuts. Herbal slimming tea includes large volumes of polyphenol. As you read through many publications involving eating plans and fat loss, you’ve likely come upon the word flavonoids in most cases. Flavonoids are a type of the antioxidant polyphenol and is available abundantly in weight loss teas. That is why, it’s easy to see why weight loss teas can be quite a better option to those slimming capsules for those who wish to go on a more natural method of slimming down.
5 Hot New Superfoods
Is Greek yogurt already old hat? If you love expanding your nutrition horizons get ready for a whole new crop of superfoods bound to become the next big thing:
Skyr This Icelandic yogurt is technically a soft cheese, but its texture and nutrients are similar to Greek yogurt, and it includes the same basic ingredients: skim milk and live active cultures. Skyr is made using a centuries-old straining processes that removes the whey (liquid), which makes it creamy and thick (stick a spoon in it and turn it upside down – it won’t fall out!) without providing any fat. A single 6 oz container of plain, nonfat packs 17 g of protein compared to about 15 g in Greek and 8 g in traditional yogurt.
Teff Whole grains have been white hot for the past few years but the most recent trend is ‘what’s old is new again’ and teff is an ancient grain that fits the bill. This African whole grain is used to make spongy Ethiopian flatbread. It’s known for its sweet, molasses-like flavor and its versatility; it can be cooked as an oatmeal alternative, added to baked goods or made into “teff polenta.” It packs twice the iron of other grains and three times the calcium.
Cupuaçu Finding the next obscure fruit with a high nutrient profile is big business. Some such as pomegranate, goji berry and açai have enjoyed serious staying power, while others have been more fleeting. Experts predict that cupuaçu will be the next to test its trendiness. This creamy-fleshed, distinctly flavored fruit related to cacao grows in the Amazon and is known for its high levels of antioxidants. Its juice tastes like pear with a hint of banana.
Black Garlic Free from additives and preservatives, black garlic is made from whole garlic that’s been aged for a month in a special fermentation process under high heat, where it develops its darker color, softer texture and sweeter taste. It’s been shown to pack twice as many antioxidants as raw garlic and because it’s soft you can easily spread it on whole grain bread or crackers. It’s sweet and delicious and won’t give you garlic breath like its unfermented cousin!
Chia Seeds These small oval seeds pack more heart and brain saving omega-3 fatty acids than flax seeds, don’t go bad as quickly, and have been shown in research to lower blood pressure and inflammation, a known trigger of premature aging and disease. Just one Tbsp provides 5 g of fiber, about twice as much as golden flaxseed. Whip some into a smoothie – just be prepared for gel-ish texture since these gems soak up about 12 times their weight in fluid.
Skyr This Icelandic yogurt is technically a soft cheese, but its texture and nutrients are similar to Greek yogurt, and it includes the same basic ingredients: skim milk and live active cultures. Skyr is made using a centuries-old straining processes that removes the whey (liquid), which makes it creamy and thick (stick a spoon in it and turn it upside down – it won’t fall out!) without providing any fat. A single 6 oz container of plain, nonfat packs 17 g of protein compared to about 15 g in Greek and 8 g in traditional yogurt.
Teff Whole grains have been white hot for the past few years but the most recent trend is ‘what’s old is new again’ and teff is an ancient grain that fits the bill. This African whole grain is used to make spongy Ethiopian flatbread. It’s known for its sweet, molasses-like flavor and its versatility; it can be cooked as an oatmeal alternative, added to baked goods or made into “teff polenta.” It packs twice the iron of other grains and three times the calcium.
Cupuaçu Finding the next obscure fruit with a high nutrient profile is big business. Some such as pomegranate, goji berry and açai have enjoyed serious staying power, while others have been more fleeting. Experts predict that cupuaçu will be the next to test its trendiness. This creamy-fleshed, distinctly flavored fruit related to cacao grows in the Amazon and is known for its high levels of antioxidants. Its juice tastes like pear with a hint of banana.
Black Garlic Free from additives and preservatives, black garlic is made from whole garlic that’s been aged for a month in a special fermentation process under high heat, where it develops its darker color, softer texture and sweeter taste. It’s been shown to pack twice as many antioxidants as raw garlic and because it’s soft you can easily spread it on whole grain bread or crackers. It’s sweet and delicious and won’t give you garlic breath like its unfermented cousin!
Chia Seeds These small oval seeds pack more heart and brain saving omega-3 fatty acids than flax seeds, don’t go bad as quickly, and have been shown in research to lower blood pressure and inflammation, a known trigger of premature aging and disease. Just one Tbsp provides 5 g of fiber, about twice as much as golden flaxseed. Whip some into a smoothie – just be prepared for gel-ish texture since these gems soak up about 12 times their weight in fluid.
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