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The Best Authentic Japanese Sushi Rice Recipe On the Planet!

This sushi rice recipe was passed on to me by my now 80 year old Japanese mother who had it passed to her by her mother back in the 1940’s.

My mother, who was always looking for ways to improve her own recipes, talked to many popular sushi chefs in Japan (mainly in the Osaka and Nagasaki areas) to try to gather the “secret” to their sushi rice in order to improve her own recipe.

Did those sushi chefs’ always share? Nope. Most were very protective of their recipes. But… some did… even if it was only a “hint”…

So what began as a family sushi rice recipe that was passed on to my mother by her mother and then on to me, was also one that got tweaked and perfected over the decades resulting in what I think is the best sushi rice recipe on the planet.

And now, here it is for you. Continue reading “The Best Authentic Japanese Sushi Rice Recipe On the Planet!”

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Cancer: Causes and Remedies (Part ONE)

Part One

This article will not be a complex one due to the mass ignorance and fear associated with this subject and fatal pathology. Americans are already frightened to death about cancer and their gross ignorance only compounds the problem, plus, a lot has already been written on this subject, but in many writings, the content is a bit complex terminology-wise and served no beneficial purpose for the masses of the American people.

What Is Cancer?

Many people are succumbing to cancer and the two biggest factors in this succumbing to cancer are FEAR and IGNORANCE. Yes, people are ignorant to what cancer really is and as a result, they fear it. Continue reading “Cancer: Causes and Remedies (Part ONE)”

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What Is The Definition Of Fermentation?

It seems that Hippocrates was a man who knew what it meant to be healthy. When one begins to discuss general nutrition or trying to establish a starting point of a journey back to better digestive health, one can generally look back to what the father of holistic medicine said many centuries ago.

Eating fermented (or probiotic-rich) foods is a timeless approach and a much better solution than taking the current medical industry approach of popping probiotic pills and supplements. Hippocrates believed that if you have digestive issues, it is either a contributing factor or the main factor of most chronic and degenerative diseases. And ultimately, your first line of defense against disrupting factors in your intestines can be found occurring naturally in food or water.

So what exactly are fermented foods? Fermentation occurs through a process of lacto fermentation in which natural yeasts feed on the sugars and starches in the foods creating lactic acid. This process of breaking down the sugars actually preserves the food and produces beneficial enzymes, b-vitamins, Omega-3 fatty acids, and various strains of probiotics which are important to our overall health. Continue reading “What Is The Definition Of Fermentation?”

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Do Old Coffee Grounds Work As Fertilizer?

First, what makes up brewed coffee, besides caffeine? Nutrition experts agree that coffee grounds contain magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese and trace amounts of calcium. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the ingredients necessary for garden soil. They coincide with the figures you see on most fertilizer bags. So coffee does have what plants need to grow.

There seems to be some debate about whether or not coffee produces nitrogen. Most agree that coffee grounds contain 1.5 to 2.2% nitrogen. However, some feel that the nitrogen is not available to the soil or the plants until the grounds themselves begin to decompose.

Others say you must compost the coffee grounds with other plants to release the nitrogen in the decomposition process. They recommend adding nitrogen to the soil if using only the grounds. The rotting grounds attract nitrogen-consuming microbes, thus, the need to add nitrogen if using only coffee grounds as a fertilizer.

So to be on the safe side where fertilizing is concerned, you may be better off tossing your coffee grounds along with other compost into the garden in the fall and winter to allow them time to be of best use for spring planting. Continue reading “Do Old Coffee Grounds Work As Fertilizer?”

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Acid Reflux Diet And Breakfast

Acid reflux diet and breakfast is a dilemma for a number of reasons. With the frequency that people have reflux problems through the night while they are sleeping, chances are they are waking up with heartburn. And in that case, they are more likely to go eat antacids for breakfast, than they are food that is going to make them feel worse.

However, breakfast is also the most important meal of the day. Breakfast helps stabilize your blood sugar levels after sleeping, and provides energy to start the day. It has also been shown that people who skip breakfast will eat more throughout the day. And what is one of the biggest problems for acid reflux and heartburn – eating fewer and larger meals, as that is shown to cause and/or make your problems worse. Deleting breakfast from your acid reflux diet is not a heartburn remedy.

Acid Reflux And Life Style Continue reading “Acid Reflux Diet And Breakfast”

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Health Tips for Body, Mind and Heart

Boost your body, heart and mind with only 5 simple things.

Unhealthy lifestyle. It’s a general contributor of our largest health problems: stroke, diabetes, heart disease, cancer. Nation’s top physicians recommend to keep your heart, body and mind in optimally good health.

Here is good advice from top medical researchers.

Exercise daily

You are brushing your teeth every day; in the same way do exercise as a daily routine habit. Turn off the TV or computer, and do exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Continue reading “Health Tips for Body, Mind and Heart”

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10 Helpful Tips That Will Get You Witnessing to Strangers

Want to start witnessing to more people more often? Let me share ten tips with you.

Tip 1

Practice starting conversations.

At five o’clock in the afternoon at a set of traffic lights you see a businessman or woman waiting to cross the road. They are across the road from the entrance to the train station. An opening line might be: Continue reading “10 Helpful Tips That Will Get You Witnessing to Strangers”

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To Fight Cavities, Drink More Coffee

Scientists have known for years that coffee has chemical properties that prevent tooth decay. This finding seems to fly in the face of common sense. After all, doesn’t coffee stain one’s teeth? To be fair, yes, coffee can stain a person’s teeth or dentures. The pigment in coffee is dark and can stain many porous surfaces. Those who brush their teeth regularly (two to three time per day) should have no reason to worry about coffee staining their teeth. Continue reading “To Fight Cavities, Drink More Coffee”

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Things To Consider When Buying A Cappuccino Machine

Cappuccino makers have a small difference with coffee makers because they use steam or pressure to force the water through the finely ground coffee. The pressure or steam in the machines can also be used in frothing milk. You will therefore have an added advantage when you have a cappuccino maker even when you have a coffee maker.

The machines come in different types and you might want to get familiar with the types so you are able to make a proper decision because each comes with its pros and cons. The most common machine types are steam cappuccino machines, pump cappuccino machines and pod machines. Whereas it is important to choose the most suitable type for your cappuccino making needs, there are general factors that should be considered when buying the best machine. These are the factors that will determine how valuable and useful your machine turns out to be. Continue reading “Things To Consider When Buying A Cappuccino Machine”

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Desserts That Are Served With Coffee

My favorite part of a meal, is of course dessert! My husband and I love entertaining, and when we do we try to make dessert the most spectacular part of the meal. We always strive to serve something sweet and decadent that goes well with a delicious cup of gourmet coffee, such as Jamaican Blue Mountain or Kona coffee. This is actually quite simple to do as many desserts are meant to be served with an after dinner cup of gourmet coffee.

Let me start by saying my all time favorite dessert, with or without coffee, and that would be Tiramisu. Tiramisu is an Italian cake dessert that is literally translated to me “pick me up” or “make me happy”. This dessert will definitely make anyone happy as it incorporates ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks and mascarpone, and flavored with liquor and cocoa. It truly is the perfect pick up after a meal, and even though it is a very decadent dessert, the coffee in it truly does pick you up a bit. I like to serve the Tiramisu with the same type of coffee that was used in the recipe. This makes for a cohesive dessert that is amazing from start to finish! Continue reading “Desserts That Are Served With Coffee”