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| Using Apples
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 As the old saying says "an apple a day keeps the doctor away!" Apples are helpful in controlling blood sugar levels due to the pectin content, and may help with cancer prevention.
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| Posted on: 03/26/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Akee (Ackee)
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 A tropical fruit, shaped like a pear, that is served throughout the Caribbean. The fruit has a bright red flesh that surrounds white creamy inner meat containing 3 large black seeds. Akee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is traditionally served with salt fish in countries like Jamaica. It was introduced to Jamaica in the 18th century from Africa. This fruit is also known as achee and ackee.
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| Posted on: 03/24/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Ancho Pepper (Dried Polano Pepper)
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 The flavor of ancho peppers are some what sweet and raisin like, Mildly spicy. These are the sweetest of the dried chilies.
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| Posted on: 03/21/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Allspice
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 Allspice is a dried berry. It is very important in many cuisines around the world including Caribbean and Middle Eastern foods. In the west, it is usually used in desserts but is also a main ingredient in barbecue sauce and chili and an important spice for making sausage.
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| Posted on: 03/20/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Asparagus
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 Asparagus is low in calories and full of nutrients such as folic acid, potassium and Vitamins A and C.
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| Posted on: 03/19/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Amchur (Amchoor)
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 Amchur is made from unripe sun dried mangoes, which come in whole or powdered form. This spice is used in many Indian cuisines. Amchur is similar to lemons in flavor, but a bit milder, it adds a tart, sour taste to dishes.
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| Posted on: 03/18/2008 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Ajowan
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 A member of the same plant family as cumin and caraway. It smells a lot like thyme. It has a much stronger but similar taste to thyme or caraway.
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| Posted on: 03/17/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Avocados
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 Avocados has the highest fiber content among all the fruits. Consisting of almost 20 different nutrients including, vitamin B, Vitamin K and Vitamin E also having a higher potassium content than bananas...
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| Posted on: 03/14/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Artichokes
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 Artichokes are in the thistle group, native to the Mediterranean. First brought to the Americas in 1600 but not popular until the 1920's. Often known as globe artichokes, not to be confused with Jerusalem artichokes. Artichokes are high in Vitamin B, C and don't contain fat.
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| Posted on: 03/13/2008 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Using Annatto Seed
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 Annatto seed is used as a red food coloring and for flavoring. Annatto is used for coloring cheeses such as cheddar and also for butter. Most often found in Caribbean, Latin American and Filipino cuisine.
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| Posted on: 03/12/2008 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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