Flavor Of Valley

Flavor Of Valley

BENEFICIAL ABOUT ONION

Onions contain numerous anti-cancer compounds, including quercetin, which has been shown to decrease cancer tumor initiation as well as inhibit the proliferation of cultured ovarian, breast, and colon cancer cells.6 As reported by the National Onion Association, onions are considered a dietary anti-carcinogen.
Onions are loaded with numerous health benefits, and scientists are still discovering how beneficial this vegetable really is. They’re a very good source of vitamin C and B6, iron, folate, and potassium. The manganese content in onions provides cold and flu relief with its anti-inflammatory abilities.

Corn Dip
For the dip:
1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, or equal amount thawed frozen corn
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) Montery Jack cheese, shredded
2 cups (8 ounces) Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo sauce, diced
1 tablespoon Adobo sauce from the can of Chipotle Peppers
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

For the topping:
3 plum tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
Mix the dip ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
While the dip is baking, mix the tomatoes, green onions and cilantro together in a small bowl. When the dip is finished baking remove from the oven and top with the tomato mixture. Serve with corn chips or fritos.

Raspberry Roll Cake

3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp powdered sugar
1 cup raspberry jelly or preserves (more if desired or needed)

Prepare roll cake pan with non-stick spray or grease. Line pan with wax paper which has been greased and lightly floured.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with electric mixer approximately 3-4 minutes. Slowly add the sugar while mixing. Beat in water and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until the mixture gets smooth.
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Pour evenly into prepared pan and bake 12-15 minutes. Loosen edges of cake with a knife. Immediately after removing pan from oven, place a towel that has been dusted with powdered sugar over the top of the roll. Turn the pan upside down on the towel. Carefully remove wax paper. While still hot, roll cake tightly. Cool thoroughly. Then, unroll cake and remove towel.

Parleying Parsley
Botanical name: Petrosalinum sativum
Some know parsley only as an attractive leaf garnish that's ignored, not eaten. It's true that parsley leaves are an attractive plant with small, scalloped leaves, but it has more than a pretty appearance. It’s an annual herb thought to have originated in southeastern Europe or western Asia, now grown in gardens throughout the world.

CARBUNCLE

A carbuncle is a red, swollen, and painful cluster of boils that are connected to each other under the skin. A boil (or furuncle) is aninfection of a hair follicle that has a small collection of pus(called an abscess) under the skin. Usually single, a carbuncle is most likely to occur on a hairy area of the body such as the back or nape of the neck. But a carbuncle also can develop in other areas of the body such as the buttocks, thighs, groin, and armpits.
Most carbuncles are caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which inhabit the skin surface, throat, and nasal passages. These bacteria can cause infection by entering the skin through a hair follicle, small scrape, or puncture, although sometimes there is no obvious point of entry.
Filled with pus -- a mixture of old and white blood cells, bacteria, and dead skin cells -- carbuncles must drain before they're able to heal.Carbuncles are more likely than boils to leave scars.

DAFFODILS

Garlic
• Botanical name: Allium sativum
• Revered in Egypt for its medicinal qualities, and prized in Italian, Asian, and Indian cooking, garlic has been called “the stinking rose” for good reason. Closely related to the onion, it’s a bulbous root with an undeniably fragrant pungency. It was mentioned in historical documents that date back 5,000 years ago, before its fame permeated the rest of the known world.
• Today, China, South Korea, India, Spain, and the U.S. are foremost in garlic production. Not only does it lend a delicious complexity to foods, it claims legitimate beneficence for dozens of different maladies.
• Fresh garlic has nutritional benefits superior to that of any kind of processing, such as minced and refrigerated, or dried in flakes. Whole garlic bulbs will keep fresh for about a month if stored properly, preferably away from sunlight in an uncovered container.
• Health Benefits of Garlic

Health Benefits of Pineapple

Of all the vitamins and minerals in pineapple, vitamin C beats them all with 131 percent of the daily value. Vitamin C has a reputation for suppressing coughs, colds, and flu symptoms for a reason. A natural antioxidant, vitamin C is also needed for synthesizing collagen, which is the main structural protein in the body for healthy blood vessels, organs, skin, and tissue support, heavy metal absorption, and bone strength.
Most of the nutrients aren't greatly diminished between fresh and canned pineapple, except for vitamin C, which is reduced from 131 percent of the daily value to 32 percent in canned. One cup of fresh pineapple chunks equals around 165 grams, while the same amount of canned pineapple contains 246 grams.

Jerusalem Artichokes: Health Benefits & Nutritional Properties


The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), native to eastern North America, belongs to the sunflower family of plants. Also known as the earth apple, sunchoke, sunroot and topinambour, the Jerusalem artichoke is a healthy root vegetable cultivated for its highly nutritious and fleshy tuber. The skin of the root, which varies in color from light brown and white to purple and red, can be eaten as well, provided that you clean it thoroughly before eating.
Jerusalem artichokes can be eaten raw or cooked, and they make a nice, health boosting addition to soups and salads alike. To learn more about the health benefits of eating Jerusalem artichokes, keep reading. The paragraphs below aim to provide an overview of the most important health benefits and nutritional properties of Jerusalem artichokes.


Jerusalem artichokes have prebiotic effects

Terrific Turnip
• Botanical name: Brassica rapa
• Enjoyed since ancient times, the turnip is a round, apple-sized root vegetable from the Brassicaceae family. It’s white at the bottom with a light purple blush around the top, which appears when the plant has been exposed to sunlight. Native to northern Europe, turnip was a staple of ancient Greek and Roman diets. Roman author and philosopher Pliny the Elder described the turnip as “one of the most important vegetables” of his time.
• Turnips thrive best in cold weather and grow up to two feet high, with long and slender hairy leaves. You can buy them all year long, but are enjoyed best during fall and spring, when they are small and sweet. “Baby turnips” – small, young, all-white turnips that have been harvested early in the growing stage – are a favorite of many people, as they are delicate and sweet, frequently added raw to vegetable salads. The larger the turnip, the woodier its taste becomes.

13 Health Benefits of Oranges
1. Oranges contain phytochemicals that protect against cancer.
Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven to help fight a number of varieties of cancerincluding that of the skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.

2. Orange juice can help prevent kidney diseases.
Drinking orange juice regularly prevents kidney diseases and reduces the risk of kidney stones.
Note: drink juice in moderate amounts. The high sugar content of fruit juices can cause tooth decay and the high acid content can wear away enamel if consumed in excess.

3. Mandarin oranges fight liver cancer, according to studies.
According to two studies in Japan eating mandarin oranges reduces liver cancer. This may be due in part to vitamin A compounds known as carotenoids.
4. Oranges lower cholesterol.
Since they’re full of soluble fiber, oranges are helpful in lowering cholesterol.
5. They are rich in potassium and boost heart health.

Health benefits of Purslane
 This wonderful green leafy vegetable is very low in calories (just 16 kcal/100g) and fats; nonetheless, it is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
 Fresh leaves contain surprisingly more omega-3 fatty acids (a-linolenic acid) than any other leafy vegetable plant. 100 grams of fresh purslane leaves provide about 350 mg of alpha-linolenic acid. Research studies show that consumption of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and help prevent the development of ADHD, autism, and other developmental differences in children.

NETTLE
Commonly known as dwarf nettle, annual nettle or small nettle, Urtica urens is a semi-woody plant belonging to genus Urtica that grows annually. Traditionally, people have been using this herb as a medication for skincare as well as alleviate skin inflammation or itchiness. In effect, scientists have especially studied the herb Urtica urens for its potential in supporting the skin when external irritants result in certain complaints.

White Fruitcake

Ingredients:

* 1 cup chopped candied pineapple
* 1/2 cup chopped citron
* 3/4 cup finely chopped or shredded almonds
* 1 1/2 cups coconut
* 2 1/4 cups cake flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup milk
* 6 egg whites

Preparation:

Prepare fruits and almonds. Measure the sifted flour and reserve a few tablespoons to dredge fruit. Sift remaining flour into a bowl with baking powder and salt. In mixing bowl cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Beat well and add the dredged candied fruit, shredded or chopped almonds, and the coconut.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.

Pomegranate (Punica Granatum)
Pomegranate Benefits

Full of antioxidants, and known to contribute a variety of other health benefits, the pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a vital component of Mother Nature's medicine cabinet. Pomegranates have been used as medicinal remedies for thousands of years, and have became widely popular throughout the modern world.
History of Pomegranates
The word, pomegranate, comes from the Latin words, pomum, which means "apple", and granatum, meaning "seeded". The pomegranate tree bears a roundish fruit with a deep red coloring that contain hundreds of seeds surrounded by an edible pulp, known as the aril. This fruit is cultivated in many countries around the world, but especially thrives in a Mediterranean climate. The pomegranate tree originated from the Persian region as early as 3,000 B.C., but was brought to the Western Hemisphere by Spanish colonists in the eighteenth century.
Health Benefits of Pomegranate