Bitter Melon Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:43:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Make Bitter Melon Taste Amazing https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-bitter-melon-taste-amazing/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 06:47:08 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=2426 Bitter melon is, as one might tell from the name, a bitter vegetable in the gourd family. You see this vegetable a lot in Asian and Southeast Asian cooking, but if you’ve never delved deep into it it can definitely seem intimidating. But, it is always great to play with new ingredients so next time […]

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]]> Bitter melon is, as one might tell from the name, a bitter vegetable in the gourd family. You see this vegetable a lot in Asian and Southeast Asian cooking, but if you’ve never delved deep into it it can definitely seem intimidating. But, it is always great to play with new ingredients so next time you see one of these strange looking cucumber-like vegetables, buy one and try using it with one of these applications!

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White bitter melons from my father in law’s garden. Bitter melons taste exactly like its name suggests. It was something I dreaded every time my mom made it for dinner as a kid. Funnily enough, it’s now something I crave for. But pregnant women have to be mindful on how much they eat since studies have shown consuming in excess amount can lead to premature labor and miscarriage. It’s totally safe in moderation! Many women feel more comfortable eating it when they’re well into their 2nd trimester and the risks of miscarriage significantly decreased. #bittermelon #prenatalnutrition #organicallygrown #homegrownveggies #homegrownfood #gardenharvest #urbanorganicgardener #organicgarden #growsomethinggreen #growfoodnotlawns #backyardgarden #sustainablesprout #gardeninginthecity ##organicgardening #growyourownfood #growfoodnotlawns #lovegardening #growsomethinggreen #backyardgardening #veggiepatch #kitchengarden #ediblegarden #homegarden #backyardgarden #urbangarden #urbangardening #growyourownfood #eatwhatyougrow #growyourownveggies #mygarden

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Fat

What a lot of people don’t know is that you don’t necessarily need to put sweet with bitter to balance each other out. In reality, fat actually does a lot of good when combined with bitter to mellow out the unpleasant taste. And especially for bitter melon, it could definitely use some fat. Even if that just means sauteing it in a lot of butter, it’ll really lighten up on the bitterness.

Stews

A very traditional way to use bitter melon is to put it in a Bengali stew such as tetor dal with sometimes meat and usually lentils. As the bitter melon simmers away with the ghee and all the other spices, the bitter melon will really come alive and actually taste amazing.

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]]> Bitter Foods That Are Great For You https://thedancingcucumber.com/bitter-foods-that-are-great-for-you/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:36:15 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1351 We are used to avoiding foods that don’t taste as well. Bitter and sour are sensations not all people are crazy about. But these bitter foods are extremely good for you. Cranberries These tiny berries are not as sweet as most other fruits, but they can do amazing things for your health. Cranberries are very […]

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]]> We are used to avoiding foods that don’t taste as well. Bitter and sour are sensations not all people are crazy about. But these bitter foods are extremely good for you.

Cranberries

These tiny berries are not as sweet as most other fruits, but they can do amazing things for your health. Cranberries are very powerful in the fight against bacteria.

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Did you know that Cranberries contain one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any fruit? It's also one of the few fruits native to North America. ❤ . . Cranberries are rich in many different nutrients including: vitamins C, E, & K, manganese, B6, B5 and potassium. Some of the powerful antioxidants found within cranberries include anthocyanins, bezioic acid, epicatechins and quercetin.☀ . . Quercetin is a type of flavonoid that is considered as possibly one of the most powerful phytonutrients found in fruit as it has been found to reliably boost multiple antioxidant defenses within the body and reduce inflammation.🧠 . One study published in the Journal of Behavioral Brain Research found that quercetin protected the brain from toxicity caused by sugar by boosting the activity of the antioxidant superoxide dismutase — one of the most powerful natural antioxidants within our body.📚 . Another study published in Karger, a journal dedicated to research in medical science, found that quercetin reversed cognitive deficits caused by LPS (lipopolysaccharides), a toxin produced by the bacteria in our gut.📚 . . @brain.food.daily _______________ #cranberry #cranberries #cranberryjuice #cranberryfacts

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Bitter Melon

Bitter melon is one of the best bitter foods you can have. This melon is very popular among the Asian, Caribbean and African countries. Its most recognizable feature is the bitter taste, but once you hear the many health benefits, the taste won’t matter. It can prevent cancer, regulate the sugar levels in your blood, fight inflammation and more.

Arugula

This leafy vegetable might not have the sweetest taste, but it sure is amazing for your health. It belongs to the same group with broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables. Arugula will significantly help in detoxing your body, so make it a regular part of your salads.

Dill

Dill is another one of the bitter foods you should be having on a regular basis. As a natural antibiotic, it can fight against cell damage and free radicals. In addition to that, dill will aid the detox process in your body.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Bitter Melon Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:43:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How to Make Bitter Melon Taste Amazing https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-bitter-melon-taste-amazing/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 06:47:08 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=2426 Bitter melon is, as one might tell from the name, a bitter vegetable in the gourd family. You see this vegetable a lot in Asian and Southeast Asian cooking, but if you’ve never delved deep into it it can definitely seem intimidating. But, it is always great to play with new ingredients so next time […]

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]]> Bitter melon is, as one might tell from the name, a bitter vegetable in the gourd family. You see this vegetable a lot in Asian and Southeast Asian cooking, but if you’ve never delved deep into it it can definitely seem intimidating. But, it is always great to play with new ingredients so next time you see one of these strange looking cucumber-like vegetables, buy one and try using it with one of these applications!

View this post on Instagram

White bitter melons from my father in law’s garden. Bitter melons taste exactly like its name suggests. It was something I dreaded every time my mom made it for dinner as a kid. Funnily enough, it’s now something I crave for. But pregnant women have to be mindful on how much they eat since studies have shown consuming in excess amount can lead to premature labor and miscarriage. It’s totally safe in moderation! Many women feel more comfortable eating it when they’re well into their 2nd trimester and the risks of miscarriage significantly decreased. #bittermelon #prenatalnutrition #organicallygrown #homegrownveggies #homegrownfood #gardenharvest #urbanorganicgardener #organicgarden #growsomethinggreen #growfoodnotlawns #backyardgarden #sustainablesprout #gardeninginthecity ##organicgardening #growyourownfood #growfoodnotlawns #lovegardening #growsomethinggreen #backyardgardening #veggiepatch #kitchengarden #ediblegarden #homegarden #backyardgarden #urbangarden #urbangardening #growyourownfood #eatwhatyougrow #growyourownveggies #mygarden

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Fat

What a lot of people don’t know is that you don’t necessarily need to put sweet with bitter to balance each other out. In reality, fat actually does a lot of good when combined with bitter to mellow out the unpleasant taste. And especially for bitter melon, it could definitely use some fat. Even if that just means sauteing it in a lot of butter, it’ll really lighten up on the bitterness.

Stews

A very traditional way to use bitter melon is to put it in a Bengali stew such as tetor dal with sometimes meat and usually lentils. As the bitter melon simmers away with the ghee and all the other spices, the bitter melon will really come alive and actually taste amazing.

The post How to Make Bitter Melon Taste Amazing appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

]]> Bitter Foods That Are Great For You https://thedancingcucumber.com/bitter-foods-that-are-great-for-you/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:36:15 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1351 We are used to avoiding foods that don’t taste as well. Bitter and sour are sensations not all people are crazy about. But these bitter foods are extremely good for you. Cranberries These tiny berries are not as sweet as most other fruits, but they can do amazing things for your health. Cranberries are very […]

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]]> We are used to avoiding foods that don’t taste as well. Bitter and sour are sensations not all people are crazy about. But these bitter foods are extremely good for you.

Cranberries

These tiny berries are not as sweet as most other fruits, but they can do amazing things for your health. Cranberries are very powerful in the fight against bacteria.

View this post on Instagram

Did you know that Cranberries contain one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any fruit? It's also one of the few fruits native to North America. ❤ . . Cranberries are rich in many different nutrients including: vitamins C, E, & K, manganese, B6, B5 and potassium. Some of the powerful antioxidants found within cranberries include anthocyanins, bezioic acid, epicatechins and quercetin.☀ . . Quercetin is a type of flavonoid that is considered as possibly one of the most powerful phytonutrients found in fruit as it has been found to reliably boost multiple antioxidant defenses within the body and reduce inflammation.🧠 . One study published in the Journal of Behavioral Brain Research found that quercetin protected the brain from toxicity caused by sugar by boosting the activity of the antioxidant superoxide dismutase — one of the most powerful natural antioxidants within our body.📚 . Another study published in Karger, a journal dedicated to research in medical science, found that quercetin reversed cognitive deficits caused by LPS (lipopolysaccharides), a toxin produced by the bacteria in our gut.📚 . . @brain.food.daily _______________ #cranberry #cranberries #cranberryjuice #cranberryfacts

A post shared by Eddie Davis Jr. (@brain.food.daily) on

Bitter Melon

Bitter melon is one of the best bitter foods you can have. This melon is very popular among the Asian, Caribbean and African countries. Its most recognizable feature is the bitter taste, but once you hear the many health benefits, the taste won’t matter. It can prevent cancer, regulate the sugar levels in your blood, fight inflammation and more.

Arugula

This leafy vegetable might not have the sweetest taste, but it sure is amazing for your health. It belongs to the same group with broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables. Arugula will significantly help in detoxing your body, so make it a regular part of your salads.

Dill

Dill is another one of the bitter foods you should be having on a regular basis. As a natural antibiotic, it can fight against cell damage and free radicals. In addition to that, dill will aid the detox process in your body.

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