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Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea Capitata) (Juǎn xīn cài 卷心菜) Sweet(Gan) flavor and cool (yin energy) thermal nature. Acts on Large Intestine and Stomach meridians. Active compounds: Contains, protein, vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin … Continue reading
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Fighting Through Cancer: Carrot (Hú luó bo 胡萝卜)
Sweet (Gan) flavor and neutral thermal nature. Acts on Spleen, Liver, and Lung meridians. Active compounds: Among all vegetables, carrots contain the most ß-carotene, which is an antioxidant more powerful than vitamin E. Not only does it defy aging … Continue reading
Broccoli (Xī lán huā 西兰花)
Sweet (Gan) and pungent flavor, neutral thermal nature. Acts on Lungs, Liver and Large Intestine meridians. Active compounds: Broccoli contains ß-carotene and glutathione that fights against cancer. It adds brilliance to the skin and defies aging on cellular level. Its … Continue reading
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Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins:
After years of telling people chemotherapy is the only way to try (try being the key word) to eliminate cancer, John Hopkins id finally starting to tell you there is an alternative way. Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins: Every person … Continue reading
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Brazilian Feijoada
1 pound black beans 1/2 pound pork ribs 1/2 pound bacon 2 onions finely chopped 6 cloves garlic finely chopped 2 smoked sausages cut in big chunks 1 Tsp ground pepper 6 bay leaves Soak the beans overnight first then … Continue reading
Beans, Kidney Bean, Black, Red (Chi Xiao Dou 红小豆，芸豆)
Sweet flavor and warm thermal nature. Acts on Spleen, Large Intestine, and Small Intestine meridians. Active compounds: Beans are mainly composed of saccharides and proteins. They are rich in saponin which is an effective antioxidant. Contains fiber, iron, vitamin B9 … Continue reading
Posted in abdominal pain, dampness, Detoxifing, High Blood Pressure, Nutrição, Tonifies
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Apple Cider Vinegar (Cu 苹果醋)
Sour and bitter flavor, and warm thermal nature, acting on Liver, Stomach meridians. Active compounds: Apples are a good source of pectin, a soluble fiber similar to the fiber that is the oat bran. Apple cider is an acid, which … Continue reading
