Soy and tomato, allies of the prostate
Prostate cancer is the most common tumor among men, and, according to The Lancet, by 2040 cases of prostate cancer will double in the first world. Prevention can reduce the risk of developing the disease, or make it less aggressive, and therefore benign. Introducing foods derived from soy (tempeh, tofu and yogurt or soy milk); a variety of tomatoes and tomato sauce several times a week, and drinking tea (green and hibiscus) during the day will protect our prostate, especially if we are over 60 years old. In addition to diet, it is advisable to do strength training in the gym and deal with bad stress.
Komezu, the best vinegar in the world.- What does sushi mean?
The popular Japanese word means “vinegar rice”, precisely because rice vinegar is used – among other things – to cook sushi rice. Rice vinegar or Komezu contains 17 types of amino acids, and 9 of the 10 amino acids considered essential that the human body cannot synthesize. It is prescribed in weight loss diets, is tonic and diuretic; contains iron and calcium, and is one of the staple foods in communities of centenarians in Japan. Pure rice vinegar is amber in color, and must be fermented and contain koji.
Eggs without eggs
Fried eggs are a delicacy, no one doubts it. But it is known that a significant percentage of people are allergic or intolerant to this delicious food. And more and more Spaniards are replacing animal proteins with a vegan diet. How to replace eggs? For pastries, batters and tortillas, you can mix chickpea flour with starch and raising agent. You can also mix ground flax and chia with several tablespoons of water and wait for the mixture to thicken. Finally, the Agar-agar seaweed is mixed with water and added to the dough of the pastry you want to prepare.