macrobiotica

Succo di canna da zucchero

Sugar cane is in the grass family and loaded with health benefits. Studies have shown it to be high in polyphenols, which are powerful phytonutrients with the qualities of antioxidants. It is also loaded with vitamins and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and iron; along with a complete profile of essential amino-acids that help burn fat and build muscle. Some of these include pipecolic acid, methionine, tryptophan, β-alanine, and arginine; along with basic amino-acids like histidine, lysine, arginine, and tryptophan. Cane juice is alkaline to the body, and because most diseases cannot live in an alkaline environment, in it’s raw form, sugar cane juice can be very healing to the body. It has even been found to lower cholesterol–both LDL and triglycerides…

Jicama pachyrhizus erosus, kłębian kątowaty

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Jicama also known as Mexican Potato or Mexican Turnip is the tan root of a tropical vine. Jicama is an edible root that looks like a turnip, native from Central America and can grow up to 5 pounds. Its shape reminds a turnip and its light off-white skin must be peeled before use. The flesh is white and crisp, like raw potato or an unripe pear, it’s also sweet. It reminds a mix between water-chestnut and pear. Jicama is excellent for eating raw in salads, but you can also eat it as a snack, simply sliced.

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