Tag: food
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Need to Beat the Heat? Try Hibiscus Iced Tea
Word of the week: Sour This week’s word is sour. Sour is a taste we are all familiar with which is connected to acids present in foods. Some foods that are sour include citrus fruits, vinegar and vinegar-based foods, and fermented foods. Other fruits and vegetables, like cranberries, rhubarb, tomatoes, and olives are also sour. And as…
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Why Are Salads Eaten So Often in Summer?
Word of the week: Bitter Last week, I wrote about carminative herbs that help the body to eliminate gas. That is one way herbs can help the digestion process. Another category of herbs that help digestion are bitter herbs. Bitter herbs have a bitter taste. The taste sends a signal to the digestive system to…
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Word to Know: Anti-Inflammatory
We all know that anti = against and inflammatory = causing inflammation. So, anti-inflammatory is something that prevents or reduces inflammation. Below is some important information about inflammation. Always check with your doctor if you are experiencing inflammation to get a proper diagnosis. I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. You must do your own…
Herbs for Musicians 