Thrive! Fennel Season
Nature itself is the best physician. – Hippocrates Thrive! presents practices that can improve life. This post explores fennel. Of this vegetable, Whole Foods Markets says, “All parts are edible and delicious!” The bulb is often enjoyed raw in salads, salsas and slaws or braised, roasted or grilled. The stalks can be chopped and added to soups, stews, chowders and stocks. The leaves make a perfect garnish or addition to any recipe calling for fresh herbs.” Read more. Peak season for this six-foot tall, yellow-flowered herb is autumn through spring. WebMD reports fennel belongs to the carrot and celery family, is “common in Italian and Greek cuisines” and has a licorice flavor. Benefits include: Improved digestion by reducing bowel inflammation and the bacteria that cause gas: Less menstrual cramping by reducing the hormones oxytocin and prostaglandin that add to painful periods Colic relief for newborns Antioxidants. The rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid quercetin and apigernin help fight free radical cell damage. Lots of nutrients, like fiber, potassium, vitamin C and manganese. While taking care of allergies, while pregnant and breastfeeding as well as of interactions with medications, fennel works well as, Soothing tea made by steeping the seeds A cooking oil and for aromatherapy Soup by pureeing with lees and potatoes Thin slices that garnish salads Sausage ingredient In “Is Fennel Good for You?” Medical News Today reports the plant’s, Phosphate and calcium help maintain strong bones. Iron and zinc are, ”crucial for the production and maturation of collagen.” Manganese is necessary for bone matrix formation. Vitamin K intake reduces risks of bone fracture. Vitamin C supports skin health GaiaHerbs.com’s “Fennel Seeds, 9 Benefits,” recommends, Chew seeds after meals Throw Fennel fronds into smoothies Try fennel seeds in popcorn Add Fennel bulb to roasted veggies See 8 more tips. Why not try this Pasta with Fennel, Kale and Lemon recipe? From Serious Eats, here are “21 Fennel Recipes That Everyone Will Love.” For enriching information, see, Fennel Uses and Benefits Click Here to View Length: 4 Minutes, 16 See Also: Benefits of Fennel Seeds / Remedy for Good Digestion / Perfect Digestion 1:0011 Surprising Benefits of Fennel to Know 05:42 Incredible Benefits of Fennel Seeds 1:00 COMMENT Succeed and Soar! ******************** Radiant Tree Books Beyond the Sky’s Limits shares encouraging wisdom and uplifting images about going beyond boundaries and making dreams come true. Space is open for notes, sketches and journaling.Contact to arrange in-person and online Illustrated Wisdom and Writing workshops. 36-Page, 5×8 soft cover, $15 Preview or Purchase 48-Page, 8×10 soft cover, $20 Preview or Purchase, View All Books Thanks for shopping!
Thrive! Pear Season
Consider Walking is man’s best medicine – Hippocrates Hand Picked Click Here to View A refreshing insight into how this food is produced. Length: 5 Minutes, 58 Seconds More , Must-See Short Videos The Amazing, Immune-Boosting Asian Pear [4 Minutes] Five, Incredible Health Benefits of Pears [2 minutes] Multiple Choice [Answers below]: In what two countries is the pear the national fruit? Japan and Italy, Canada and Egypt, France and South Korea While blueberries are an, excellent, national fruit for US [their cousin, the bilberry, was praised in Succeed and Soar’s January 14 Thrive!], pears merit their national honor because of their sweet, cool, juiciness and for their health benefits, which includes: Fiber rich, which promotes regular bowel movements Low calorie, which supports weight loss Read more Another benefit fall-ripening pears provide is the chance for exercise in fresh air and sunshine. For those living near Pittsburgh, check these U-Pick farms and orchards. Here’s another quiz [don’t know what got into me with this pear post]. How many of these are names of pears? Aurora Bae Black Worcester Conference Forelle Harrow Hood Passe Crassane Seckel Singo Stark Crimson Sunrise Answers: All are types of pears & Pears are France and South Korea’s national fruit. Fabulous Pear Recipes 17 Pear Recipes to Sweeten Your Fall, Includes: Apple, Cranberry and Pear Crisp Spicy Pear Cookies Upside Down Pear Gingerbread Cake 18 Pear Salad Recipes to Make the Most of Pear Season, Includes: Cranberry Salad Pickled Gnger Asian Pear Coleslaw Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad 11 Perfect-for-Fall Pear Recipes Includes: Slow Cooker Apple and Pear Sauce Balsamic Steak with Radicchio and Pears Fresh Pairs with Rosemary Sugar Enjoy.COMMENT Shop Sandra’s Succeed & Soar Art on Throw Pillows Art also available as shirts, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, journals, blankets and more! These pillows add a stylish statement to any room Details: Fabric: 100% spun polyester poplin Reversible, same image printed on both sides A concealed zipper Choice of over 70 background colors Removable insert can be requested Pillow sizes: 14×14, 16×16, 18×18, 20×20, 26×26 and 20×14 Prices from $20 to $50 NOTE: Sometimes art size must be adjusted for whole image to fit. CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Over 60 background colors can be chosen [shades of yellows, blues, greens, grays and more]. Purchase this throw pillow See All Throw Pillows View All Collections HERE. Thanks for shopping!
Lemon Balm’s Benefits
Consider To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. –Francois De La Rochefoucauld Succeed and Soar’s first Thrive! post [about hibiscus tea] opened with Hippocrates wisdom: Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. Lemon Balm is a great example. This herb [also called Balm Gentle] is a mint enjoyed for its delicious, lemon-scented fragrance that is used in perfumes and aromatherapy. The herb is pretty and grown as a garden ornamental. Lemon balm is used fresh and dried to flavor salads, soups, sauces, stuffings, even candies, liqueurs and wines. Organic Facts adds that Lemon Balm, tea, helps with, “anxiety, insomnia, cold, cough, flu, respiratory infection, fever, painful menstrual cramps, herpes, bloating, flatulence, headaches, high blood pressure, and insect bites. Read more. Medical News Today posts, “Traditionally, people use lemon balm to help improve mood and cognitive decline and decrease anxiety levels.” Also, “for a variety of purposes, ranging from digestive health to healing wounds.” And the plant is both easy to grow [too easy, it’s a spreader] and comes in several varieties: aurea, citronella [the bug repellant], lemonella, lime, quedlinburger and variegated. Dr. Health Benefits reports that these plants contain compounds like folic acid [a vitamin B that helps the body maintain cells and prevent DNA changes], glucoside [helps skin remain elastic and resist UV damage], Succinic acid [reduces fatigue, builds endurance and speeds recovery from illness and surgery] and more. As for lemon balm’s side effects, Dr. Health Benefits cautions glaucoma patients because of “increased pressure on the eyes that can aggravate the condition.” Organic Facts mentions, “occasional nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and dizziness.” One way or another, all medicines come from the earth. Lemon balm is one. MORE INFORMATION: How to Grow Lemon Balm [best to contain in pots and planters] Recipes Ways to Use Lemon Balm COMMENT Shop Sandra’s Succeed & Soar Art on Galaxy & IPhone Cases Art also available as shirts, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, journals, blankets and more] Each item is individually made, just for you. Beautifully protect your phone with an impact resistant, slim-profile, hard-shell case. The art is printed directly onto the case and wrapped around the edges for a beautiful presentation. Simply snap case onto phone for instant protection and direct access to phone’s features. Available for numerous phone styles. Either slim or tough case styles available. Price: $23.50 TO $25 CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Choose background colors PURCHASE GALAXY PHONE CASES: https://sandrasart.pixels.com/shop/galaxy+cases :IPHONE CASES: https://sandrasart.pixels.com/shop/iphone+cases Thanks for shopping!