superfoods Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:03:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Surprising Health Benefits of Tahini You Didn’t Know https://thedancingcucumber.com/surprising-health-benefits-of-tahini-you-didnt-know/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:12:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9068 Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. In terms of texture, it’s similar to peanut butter or any other natural nut butter. Tahini is widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes as a dip or sauce. But you may not know that tahini also has some really great health benefits. Let’s […]

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]]> Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. In terms of texture, it’s similar to peanut butter or any other natural nut butter. Tahini is widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes as a dip or sauce. But you may not know that tahini also has some really great health benefits. Let’s take a closer look. 

Nutrient Powerhouse

Tahini is an excellent source of plant-based protein, making it a great addition to vegetarian and vegan diets. Tahini also has calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, so it can be a great energy booster.

Heart-Healthy Fats

Like avocado, sesame seeds are loaded with heart-healthy fats. Eating tahini can help improve the levels of good cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol. 

Hormone Balance

Tahini is a good source of sesamin and sesamol, two unique compounds found in sesame seeds. Research suggests that these compounds may help balance hormone levels in the body, particularly estrogen. This means that sesame seeds could potentially alleviate some symptoms associated with hormonal fluctuations, especially in women. 

Supports Skin and Hair Health

Finally, the combination of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals in tahini can help keep your skin and hair strong and healthy. So say hello to shiny hair and glowing skin.

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]]> What are the Advantages of Eating Oats? https://thedancingcucumber.com/what-are-the-advantages-of-eating-oats/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:36:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5663 Oats are a popular foodstuff around the world. They are used in all different cultures and cooking styles, and are considered to be a superfood. So why are oats so good for us? Slow-Release Energy Oats are made up of good quality carbohydrate. This is slowly digested throughout the day, providing energy gradually as you […]

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]]> Oats are a popular foodstuff around the world. They are used in all different cultures and cooking styles, and are considered to be a superfood. So why are oats so good for us?

Slow-Release Energy

Oats are made up of good quality carbohydrate. This is slowly digested throughout the day, providing energy gradually as you need it. This contrasts with sugary carbohydrate, which gives you a quick burst of energy and then causes you to drop.

Protein

Oats are packed full of protein. This helps your muscles develop, effectively heals wounds and can provide you with additional energy.

Fiber

High in fiber, oats can help keep our digestive systems running smoothly. This can have a huge effect not only on our physical health, but on our mental health too.

Vitamins and Minerals

Oats are very high in a variety of vitamins and minerals. They have B vitamins, copper, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and selenium, to name a few.

Versatile

Oats can be used in a wide variety of ways. This makes them ideal for cooking a range of dishes. They are great with milk, in baked goods, and with fruit.

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]]> 3 Reasons Why Mussels are an Underrated Superfood https://thedancingcucumber.com/3-reasons-why-mussels-are-an-underrated-superfood/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:53:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5087 Mussels are, simply put, one of the most underrated seafoods out there. These shellfish—which are generally an affordable option—are delicious when prepared simply, steamed with whatever flavors you’d like to impart upon them—like lemon and garlic. Not only are mussels delicious, but they can also be considered one of the ocean’s top superfoods! Here’s why. […]

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]]> Mussels are, simply put, one of the most underrated seafoods out there. These shellfish—which are generally an affordable option—are delicious when prepared simply, steamed with whatever flavors you’d like to impart upon them—like lemon and garlic.

Not only are mussels delicious, but they can also be considered one of the ocean’s top superfoods! Here’s why.

They’re Rich in Selenium

While we might not typically associate antioxidants with shellfish, mussels are packed full of selenium, one of the most powerful ones that your body can use. In addition to helping metabolism and thyroid function, they also help destroy free radicals in your body.

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One of the dishes from a truly excellent meal at a preview of the brand new @noblerotbar in Soho (where the Gay Hussar used to be) which has @_alex_jackson in charge of the kitchen. This is Cornish monkfish & mussel bourride – a fish stew with extra aioli on the side. Fiendishly garlicky in the very best way, we’ve been daydreaming about this today. Great to see such an important new opening in Soho and we’re sure it will be an immense hit. Check out our stories for more pics and look out for a full Test Drive next week. . . . #monkfish #fish #seafood #fishstew #mussels #bourride #comfortfood #warming #soho #newrestaurant #sohorestaurant #londonrestaurant #greekstreet #london #newopening #invite #eathotdinners

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They’re Packed with Protein

Did you know that a whopping 25% of mussels by weight is protein? That’s right, mussels aren’t only low fat, they also contain huge portions of protein. In fact, eating just 200 grams of them satisfies your recommended daily intake of this crucial nutrient!

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I thought today would be sunny ☀ like yesterday but if you know @capetown then you know the weather. It can change in a moment. Yesterday was the perfect day to eat this picture, sunny and yummy with a glass🥂of your fav and warm crusty bread 🥖 or frites 🍟Here’s a quick recipe if you wanna give it a whirl🌀 In a large pot sauté an onion with chili 🌶 garlic 🧄 and the zest of 1 lemon 🍋 add 5ml salt and ground pepper. Add 1/2 cup of cream and 1/2 cup white wine, simmer for 6 minutes, then add the cleaned mussels, pot lid on and steam until all all the shells have opened. Add a handful of freshly chopped parsley, stir and serve 😋 #summeronitsway #summer #summervibes #summertime #notreally #mussels #chips #fries #bread #foodstyling

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So Much Iron!

In addition to selenium and protein, mussels contain a big dose of iron. This mineral is crucial for our health, helping our body make hemoglobin—a protein that helps transport oxygen from the lungs to body tissues.

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Mejillones con leche de tigre y cebolla encurtida Mussels with leche de tigre and pickled red onion #leche de tigre #tigersmilk #mussels #mejillones #findelverano #summerend #summerlunch #summercooking #cookingfromscratch #cookingathome #cookingclass #onlineclass #eatingalfresco #comerenlaterraza #cilantro #cilantrosauce #cebollacolorada #cebollamorada #redonion #ginger #jengibre Ingredients for sauce A piece of celery A small piece of ginger Juice of 2 limes A cup of cilantro leaves 1 aji Amarillo (Peruvian yellow chile) Half red onion Blend everything and pour it over boiled mussels, add some pickled red onion (past recipe) Usually leche de tigre is made with a few ounces of corvina fish but you can substitute it with some yogurt for texture.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> superfoods Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:03:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Surprising Health Benefits of Tahini You Didn’t Know https://thedancingcucumber.com/surprising-health-benefits-of-tahini-you-didnt-know/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:12:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9068 Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. In terms of texture, it’s similar to peanut butter or any other natural nut butter. Tahini is widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes as a dip or sauce. But you may not know that tahini also has some really great health benefits. Let’s […]

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]]> Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds. In terms of texture, it’s similar to peanut butter or any other natural nut butter. Tahini is widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes as a dip or sauce. But you may not know that tahini also has some really great health benefits. Let’s take a closer look. 

Nutrient Powerhouse

Tahini is an excellent source of plant-based protein, making it a great addition to vegetarian and vegan diets. Tahini also has calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, so it can be a great energy booster.

Heart-Healthy Fats

Like avocado, sesame seeds are loaded with heart-healthy fats. Eating tahini can help improve the levels of good cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol. 

Hormone Balance

Tahini is a good source of sesamin and sesamol, two unique compounds found in sesame seeds. Research suggests that these compounds may help balance hormone levels in the body, particularly estrogen. This means that sesame seeds could potentially alleviate some symptoms associated with hormonal fluctuations, especially in women. 

Supports Skin and Hair Health

Finally, the combination of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals in tahini can help keep your skin and hair strong and healthy. So say hello to shiny hair and glowing skin.

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]]> What are the Advantages of Eating Oats? https://thedancingcucumber.com/what-are-the-advantages-of-eating-oats/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:36:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5663 Oats are a popular foodstuff around the world. They are used in all different cultures and cooking styles, and are considered to be a superfood. So why are oats so good for us? Slow-Release Energy Oats are made up of good quality carbohydrate. This is slowly digested throughout the day, providing energy gradually as you […]

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]]> Oats are a popular foodstuff around the world. They are used in all different cultures and cooking styles, and are considered to be a superfood. So why are oats so good for us?

Slow-Release Energy

Oats are made up of good quality carbohydrate. This is slowly digested throughout the day, providing energy gradually as you need it. This contrasts with sugary carbohydrate, which gives you a quick burst of energy and then causes you to drop.

Protein

Oats are packed full of protein. This helps your muscles develop, effectively heals wounds and can provide you with additional energy.

Fiber

High in fiber, oats can help keep our digestive systems running smoothly. This can have a huge effect not only on our physical health, but on our mental health too.

Vitamins and Minerals

Oats are very high in a variety of vitamins and minerals. They have B vitamins, copper, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and selenium, to name a few.

Versatile

Oats can be used in a wide variety of ways. This makes them ideal for cooking a range of dishes. They are great with milk, in baked goods, and with fruit.

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]]> 3 Reasons Why Mussels are an Underrated Superfood https://thedancingcucumber.com/3-reasons-why-mussels-are-an-underrated-superfood/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:53:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5087 Mussels are, simply put, one of the most underrated seafoods out there. These shellfish—which are generally an affordable option—are delicious when prepared simply, steamed with whatever flavors you’d like to impart upon them—like lemon and garlic. Not only are mussels delicious, but they can also be considered one of the ocean’s top superfoods! Here’s why. […]

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]]> Mussels are, simply put, one of the most underrated seafoods out there. These shellfish—which are generally an affordable option—are delicious when prepared simply, steamed with whatever flavors you’d like to impart upon them—like lemon and garlic.

Not only are mussels delicious, but they can also be considered one of the ocean’s top superfoods! Here’s why.

They’re Rich in Selenium

While we might not typically associate antioxidants with shellfish, mussels are packed full of selenium, one of the most powerful ones that your body can use. In addition to helping metabolism and thyroid function, they also help destroy free radicals in your body.

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One of the dishes from a truly excellent meal at a preview of the brand new @noblerotbar in Soho (where the Gay Hussar used to be) which has @_alex_jackson in charge of the kitchen. This is Cornish monkfish & mussel bourride – a fish stew with extra aioli on the side. Fiendishly garlicky in the very best way, we’ve been daydreaming about this today. Great to see such an important new opening in Soho and we’re sure it will be an immense hit. Check out our stories for more pics and look out for a full Test Drive next week. . . . #monkfish #fish #seafood #fishstew #mussels #bourride #comfortfood #warming #soho #newrestaurant #sohorestaurant #londonrestaurant #greekstreet #london #newopening #invite #eathotdinners

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They’re Packed with Protein

Did you know that a whopping 25% of mussels by weight is protein? That’s right, mussels aren’t only low fat, they also contain huge portions of protein. In fact, eating just 200 grams of them satisfies your recommended daily intake of this crucial nutrient!

View this post on Instagram

I thought today would be sunny ☀ like yesterday but if you know @capetown then you know the weather. It can change in a moment. Yesterday was the perfect day to eat this picture, sunny and yummy with a glass🥂of your fav and warm crusty bread 🥖 or frites 🍟Here’s a quick recipe if you wanna give it a whirl🌀 In a large pot sauté an onion with chili 🌶 garlic 🧄 and the zest of 1 lemon 🍋 add 5ml salt and ground pepper. Add 1/2 cup of cream and 1/2 cup white wine, simmer for 6 minutes, then add the cleaned mussels, pot lid on and steam until all all the shells have opened. Add a handful of freshly chopped parsley, stir and serve 😋 #summeronitsway #summer #summervibes #summertime #notreally #mussels #chips #fries #bread #foodstyling

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So Much Iron!

In addition to selenium and protein, mussels contain a big dose of iron. This mineral is crucial for our health, helping our body make hemoglobin—a protein that helps transport oxygen from the lungs to body tissues.

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Mejillones con leche de tigre y cebolla encurtida Mussels with leche de tigre and pickled red onion #leche de tigre #tigersmilk #mussels #mejillones #findelverano #summerend #summerlunch #summercooking #cookingfromscratch #cookingathome #cookingclass #onlineclass #eatingalfresco #comerenlaterraza #cilantro #cilantrosauce #cebollacolorada #cebollamorada #redonion #ginger #jengibre Ingredients for sauce A piece of celery A small piece of ginger Juice of 2 limes A cup of cilantro leaves 1 aji Amarillo (Peruvian yellow chile) Half red onion Blend everything and pour it over boiled mussels, add some pickled red onion (past recipe) Usually leche de tigre is made with a few ounces of corvina fish but you can substitute it with some yogurt for texture.

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