Understanding It

Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna Speciosa, is a tropical evergreen plant native to Southeast Asia. Its leaves have been used for centuries in traditional medicine due to their various therapeutic properties, including relief from pain, depression, and anxiety. It’s important to note that while research on this medicinal plant is still ongoing, numerous anecdotal evidence suggests its potential benefits.

The Unexplored Alliance: Kratom and Juicing

When consumed in moderation, the plant’s leaves, with their bitter taste, complement the sweetness of fruits and vegetables in juices wonderfully. Not only does it balance out the flavors, but it also elevates the nutrient profile of the juice, creating a wholesome, revitalizing drink.

The Sweet Harmony of Nutrients

Such a plant is a rich source of alkaloids, plant-based compounds that interact with human bodies in various beneficial ways. On the other hand, fruit and vegetable juices are replete with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. When combined, kratom juices drinks can form a health-promoting concoction that provides both instant energy and long-term health benefits.

Nutrient-rich Juice Recipes

Kratom Citrus Delight

This recipe combines the uplifting properties of the plant with vitamin C-rich citrus fruits for an energizing morning kickstart.
Fresh orange juice – 1 cup
Fresh lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Kratom powder – as per your tolerance level
Combine these ingredients mentioned above in a blender until smooth, and enjoy your citrusy delight.

Green Kratom Boost

Packed with leafy greens and a dash of this medicinal plant-based powder, this juice can be a refreshing and nutrient-rich afternoon pick-me-up.
Spinach – 1 cup
Green apple – 1
Kratom powder – as per your tolerance level
Water – 1 cup

Blend these ingredients until smooth, strain if necessary, and your green boost is ready to serve.
Remember, moderation is vital when it comes to dosage. If you’re new to consuming this natural medicinal product, start with a smaller dose and gradually increase it based on your comfort level and body’s response.

Why Juicing with These Medicinal Leaves?

Juicing with Kratom leaves provides a pleasant and tasteful way of consuming this botanical. It masks the leaves’ bitterness while enhancing its potential benefits with a cocktail of nutrients from fruits and vegetables. It’s an innovative approach that encourages the inclusion of more plant-based foods into your diet, contributing to overall wellness.

Wrapping Up

Blending these natural medicinal leaves and fresh juices is an intriguing synergy that delivers taste and potential health benefits. The nutrient-rich recipes shared in this article can be an excellent way to introduce this novel concept into your daily routine.

As with any food or supplement, remember to listen to your body and use this natural plant-based product responsibly. Always converse with your physician before making drastic changes to your diet. With that said, please raise a glass to a more vitalized, enriched living experience through the creative use of this medicinal plant and juices made out of it!

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These whiskey lovers are looking for a reliable and affordable supplier of authentic whiskey from their home country. They often find that the local stores do not stock the whiskey they prefer due to limited demand. Now professionals residing or visiting Singapore can conveniently buy at iShopChangi for your whiskey cravings which offer the best quality at very reasonable prices. Customers have multiple options for delivery of their order, they can pick up the whisky when they arrive or depart from Changi airport in Singapore if they are traveling by air, or get it delivered to any address in Singapore which they specify.

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The different brands of Japanese whiskey, remain the most popular brands for online whiskey shopping at ishopchangi due to the large number of Japanese visiting and living in Singapore. Chita, Hibiki, Yamazaki, Hakushu, Suntory, Nikka are some of the more popular Japanese whiskey brands. Most whiskeys are available in 700 ml bottles. 12 year old aged whiskeys from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and other brands are available in a box. American whiskey brands like Jim Beam Bourbon whiskey, Jack Daniels, and other brands like Legent, Auchentoshan, Makers 46 can also be purchased online conveniently at iShopChangi.

One of the main advantages of purchasing whiskey at iShopChangi is that there are many discounted offers and promotions for the different whiskeys. This allows the user to save a large amount on the listed price of the whiskey. There are bundled offers, where two or more whiskey items are bundled together and are again priced at a much lower price. Additionally for all items purchased online, the shopper will be awarded loyalty points, which can be redeemed later. The list price of the whisky includes duty, so the buyer does not have to worry about paying duty separately, wasting time.

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To ensure quality of the whiskey they sell, iShopChangi is only purchasing the whiskey from the authorized distributors of the whiskey brand. Hence they can offer a thirty day warranty on all the whiskey purchased. For the convenience of the online shopper, the different whiskey brands are listed separately, so that he can choose a specific brand if required. The shopper can also choose from a particular category like Japanese whiskey, American whiskey or other whiskies. They can also choose from Promotions and exclusives, if they are interested in getting deals. New whiskeys are added to the online store regularly.

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1)Dates:

Dates gives a significant amount of fibre and it’s a power pack combination of vitamins and minerals etc. Just soak a handful of deseeded and chopped into half dates in three spoonful of ghee overnight and you can give it to your child next morning whenever he feels like munching. You can have it too. You can also make a dates milkshake by grinding dates and milk together in a blender it makes a yummy and filling milkshake.

2)Spinach:

Spinach is a very nutrients rich vegetable. It contains a good amount of folic acid. Folic acid is very helpful for children in their growing years. Children find spinach a tasteless boring vegetable on their plates anyway. But to make it fun what you have to do is take a bunch of sorted clean spinach and blend it into a puree with little water and salt then add it in your flour to make a regular dough of roti/ chapati. The green chapattis will turn out savoury and your children won’t be able to resist it. Serve it with your regular vegetable sabji or a dollop of butter or ghee.

3)Paneer

Paneer is definitely one of the most eaten food of India. And if eaten in a right amount and right ways it gives you various amounts of benefits. Specially in your child’s growing years it would be a sensible choice of foods as it is rich in proteins it will help boost your child’s immunity, maintain growth and blood volume etc. It is also a rich source of calcium, which is again very obliging in your child’s growing years. You can just make a scrambled paneer and serve it with roti or you can make a paneer Frankie with lots of veggies it would also look and taste so flavourful and irresistible on your table.

4)Papaya:

You must be thinking, why papaya among all other fruits; right? Well then let’s find out why! Out of other fruits, papaya gives those nutrients to children which we may not be able to give them in a form of meal. Papaya is full of antioxidants; it has an ability to fight hidden diseases which means that it builds up great amount of immunity.

5)Eggs:

A power house of nutrients and proteins is what we call eggs, right! Eggs are so much important in our diet as well as your child’s diet as it helps build up stamina. Eggs can be served and made in variety of different ways. A hardboiled egg with a little bit mayonnaise, salt, pepper and ketchup in a sandwich is so luscious and wholesome isn’t it!

6)Yogurt:

Yogurt provides all the necessary nutrients that our body requires. Rich in phosphorus and magnesium yogurt is very integral part of your child’s meal. Plain yogurt may taste tangy and terrific but it’s always healthier than the flavoured one. A bowl of fresh fruits with yogurt, a stuffed paratha with yogurt or maybe a soulful traditional ‘south Indian curd rice’ would also be a satisfying option.

7)Sprouts:

Sprouts oh! They are so very nutritious and full of life; aren’t they? It’s the powerhouse of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Sprouts help improve our digestive system which helps build up stronger immunity; which is again helpful for the child’s growing years. It can be given in a form of Indian sprouts masala, sprouts soup or a sprout pulao.

So dear parents, all we have to do is come up with new and different ideas to make your food look appealing; for children to find it irresistible. So please go and try your hand at it. As the saying goes, “where there is a will; there is a way” but for doting parents like you the saying goes, “where there is love; there is always a hope”. Happy parenting to all the readers! And with a healthy open mind, parenting can be much easier and fun. I hope these tips and factual information on food were helpful to you. Let me know about your views on it in the comment box below. Check out my next article on; ‘ways to keep oneself motivated during difficult times’.

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Pani Puri

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Yes, pani puri ice cream! Pani puri lovers, wasn’t that what you were waiting for? Khatti, meethi and crunchy, pani puri is a perfect treat for pani puri lovers! A sorbet of the pani, which has some raw mango and mint, with some namkeen sprinkled over it, is just yummy and deserves a try! It isn’t essentially a sweet ice cream, but has everything that a usual pani puri does. It is just a more refreshing version of the dish. The crunch from the namkeen just adds a new yumminess to the dish!

Solkadhi

The favourite Konkan drink now comes as a ice cream. Coconut milk, garlic ( yes, you heard it right!) and kokum make this ice cream absolutely lip-smacking. It has a range of textures- creamy, sour, sweet and even spicy! You would have never tried a ice cream like this.

Masala Chai

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Chai is the quintessential Indian favourite, of course it deserves an ice cream. Our favourite evening chai tastes yummy in an ice cream. The chai patti, with elaichi, adrak, tulsi, laung, and dalchini add a strong flavor to the ice cream. Chai lovers, watch out for this one! You won’t be disappointed!

Imli

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Imli or tamarind, the sour favourite of India comes in an ice cream! That chaska of imli, and that strong, in-your-face sourness makes this ice cream a truly unique. The cream tries to counteract the sourness in the ice cream, but just adds a new texture, and just complements the sour flavor. If you are a fan of sour flavours, this ice cream will blow your mind. Try it now!

These desi ice creams are a new addition to the ice cream scene, and add our little desi twist to ice creams. They need to be tried now! Pick your favorite desi ice cream flavor!

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People mostly think that the hill people are hard core non vegetarians, but only a few know that they have some of the rarest veg food items. Time to make you familiar with some of these exotic vegetables and the dishes made from them.

Stinging Nettle That Can Easily Be Tamed

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The plant that can be tamed and loses its sting after being cooked is a favourite among the people in the hills, not only because of the taste, but for its medicinal uses. The plants tender leaves, shoots and flowers are used for cooking and tastes like spinach, people use it in soups and stews or added in rice or just sauteed and eaten with rice. This thorny plant is a delicacy in many popular cuisines of Vietnam, Thailand and many other countries. It is known as Sisnu in the local language.

Fiddleheads Ferns, Resemblance The Ornamental Ends Of Fiddles

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This fern, which is called Ningro, in the local language, is a delicacy in many countries but is found abundantly in the hilly regions of West Bengal. It is not grown commercially but is sourced by the villagers from the dense forests and sold in the markets. The ferns tastes like asparagus and has a nutty flavor and can be cooked as a vegetable, or added to non veg items, which enhances the flavor of the dish. Because of their short season people also pickle the fern.

Tupistra Nutans, The Edible Orchid Flower

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This Edible orchid flower is known as Nakima in the local language, and is found in late summer. The buds and the open flowers are made into curry, they taste and texture is like mushroom but is slightly bitter. Since the season is short lived, people pickle the nakima.

Watercress, A Leafy Green Believed To Be A Staple For Roman Soldiers

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Watercress also called Simrayo, in the local language is grown wildly and naturally in the hills, they grow best in wet swampy unpolluted water bodies. The leaves and the stems are both edible and is slightly peppery in flavor, many use it in soups but in the hills it is cooked as a vegetable or added in meat dishes. Because of its medicinal values people even dry it in the sun and store it and use it whenever required.

Tamarillo Egg Shaped Edible Fruit

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Rukh Tamatar in the local language, literally means tree tomato. It is a bright red or golden egg shaped tropical fruit is tangy, sweet and somewhat like kiwi or passion fruit. It is used to make chutneys, pickles and added to meat dishes. In international cuisines its used in recipes of salsa and sauces. Rich in vitamins, this tangy fruit can be eaten as a fruit too but tastes excellent when it is made into a chutney.

Next time you are in the hills and staying in homestays, then ask for some ningro, sisnu, simrayo and rukh tamatar and I am sure you will love them and ask for more!

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Gelato – A Frozen Dessert

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The Italian frozen dessert is known as Gelato. It is made of sugar and milk, mixed with a variety of flavours. Its texture is more dense and flavourful as compared to normal ice cream. While Southern Italy is famous for fruity lighter variants called Sorbetto, Northern Italy on the other hand is known for its thicker dairy variants. Gelato is one dessert for the fitness freaks who love ice cream. Unlike ice cream it has lesser fat content as there is no cream in its ingredients. No matter if it is the coldest winter or warmest summer people always indulge in a good scoop of gelato!

Cannoli – The Italian Pastry

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Cannoli is an Italian dessert, comprising cream wrapped in a crisp pastry shell. Originating from the southern side of Italy, the Cannoli has become a staple dessert all over Italy and America. The outer pastry is made into tube shaped shells and fried to a crisp perfection. It is then stuffed with sweet creamy filling. The original dessert has a creamy ricotta stuffed within but with the ever changing taste a variety of flavours have emerged. A perfect way to eat this, is to eat off both ends alternatively to keep the middle of the shell unbroken.

Tiramisu – A Coffee Flavored Dessert

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The most popular Italian dessert is the Tiramisu. The name of this dessert means “Pick me up” referring to the presence of caffeine in the mixture. It’s a heavenly combination of layers of sweet mascarpone, finger biscuits dipped in liquor, cocoa and espresso. The dark strong presence of coffee and the richness of cocoa powder contracts with the light flavours of mascarpone. Nowadays you find a variety of tiramisus ranging in terms of the flavour additions and shapes and sizes. Even though till date the debate of its origin is ongoing, this fluffy rich light and flavourful dessert is irresistible.

Panna Cotta – Molded Chilled Dessert

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In Italian, Panna Cotta means “Cooked Cream”. It is made of a basic mix of vanilla, sugar and cream. To acquire the custard-like texture gelatine is added to the mixture. The dessert is light and easy to eat even after being prepared in heavy cream. It is perfect for people who prefer desserts that are not too sweet. A perfect bite of panna cotta melts in the mouth without any trace of lump or grittiness. To add a zest of flavour it is often topped off with chocolate ganache, berry sauce, caramel sauce etc. Its natural, vegan and gluten-free ingredients is making it a big hit amongst all sectors these days.

All these discussions about desserts have kept me craving to grab bites of each of these. Which one do you want to try?

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This food trend was created keeping in mind that a couple of parts of the vegetable go waste during cooking. To prevent this, the trend was started. It was one of the hottest trends of 2018, and has become really popular now.

But the question is, how does one follow this trend?

Following the root to stem is pretty simple actually. Just use all the parts of the vegetable. Use everything in your cooking, from the stem, stalk, leaves, flowers, and of course the actual vegetable. Each part of the vegetable adds a new and distinct texture to your dish. The peels can usually be fried, and they make great crisps. For instance, you can fry your potatoes with the skin on. This makes them extra crispy. Other parts of the vegetable, say the stalk or stem, which cannot be directly used in cooking can be used a flavourful broth. For example, you can use the stems of vegetables like carrot, radish or even broccoli. As for the stalks, if you are afraid to eat them as they are, you can just sauté them and blend them. They make a great puree.

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As for the nutritional benefits, this trend, makes sure that we receive and extract all the possible nutrients from a certain vegetable. Though we may not realize, the peels, stems or stalks are sometimes healthier and nutrient-dense than the vegetables themselves! We simply ignore and throw away the most nutritional parts of the vegetables.

You should definitely try out this trend, as its super easy to try out and adds not only nutrition, but also new and interesting textures to your dishes. You never know, your new favourite flavor may turn out to be that of a beetroot peel or a broccoli stem!

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Now, what is this chamba chukh?

Chamba chukh is essentially a cooked red chilli sauce. It is prepared using chillies, citrus extract, some spices and mustard oil. The special thing about this sauce is that it is cooked using the local Chitrali chillies, which are a special variety grown in this region.

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These locally grown Chitrali chillies are mixed with an extract from a local citrus fruit. Then, they are cooked down with Indian spices. Spices include hing (asafoedita), haldi, red chilli powder,aamchur and some salt. The local favourite, sarson or mustard oil is used for this recipe.

The traditional Chamba chukh is usually made using sun-dried red peppers which have a distinct smokey and spicy flavor, with a tiny hint of citrus in it. Since the chukh is getting popular day by day, new flavours are also coming up. Green chilli, ginger, garlic are some of the popular flavours.

The chukh is usually eaten as a condiment. It can replace a chutney or achar. You can also eat it as a sauce with momos, pakodas or crisps. It also makes a great marinade for paneer or chicken.

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It has always been a staple, prepared by the women in their households in this region. However, as tourism in this region has grown, the Government has encouraged and promoted the product. Hence, it is finding its way into the local market.

The chamba chukh is definitely super spicy, smokey and fiery. But once you start, it is very difficult to stop eating it. It is really very addictive. I’m sure you’ll love trying this chilli sauce!

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When Was The Ruby Chocolate Born?

Ruby chocolate was introduced in September 2017, by the giant chocolate manufacturer, Berry Callebaut. The natural pink hue and unconventional flavor of the Ruby cocoa beans made it very attractive to the eye of the public. The Ruby cocoa beans give the chocolate its eye-catching pink colour. They aren’t a new type of cacao, rather come from the same species of cacao plant which we use to make the chocolate we already know. However, the flavour of the Ruby chocolate is said to be very distinct, and has little to none of the characteristic flavour associated with cocoa. It is said to be ‘sweet and sour’ and have a berry-like flavour, with little or no link to the usual cocoa we know. This ‘4th type of chocolate’ is fruity, creamy and smooth. Its something we can never think of!

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How Soon Can We Eat This Lovely Chocolate?

Though the description of the flavours, colour and texture of the Ruby chocolate make our mouths water, it’s pretty long before we can purchase it easily from the market. Ruby chocolate is a new product, and its market availability is pretty low. The price is pretty high, and it is not easily available in all countries yet. Currently, a Ruby Chocolate Bar that weighs just 41.5G costs 4.90 dollars, i.e. Rs 350!

We can’t wait to satisfy our palettes with this unique flavour of chocolate!

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The Chinese cuisine has Eight Culinary Traditions, and we can’t cover all together, so let’s look at the lesser known Cantonese cuisine for now!

Cantonese or the Gunandong cuisine is one of the Eight Culinary Traditions of the Chinese Cuisine. It traditionally originates from Guangzhou, which is the provincial capital of the country. This is the cuisine one gets in Hong Kong too. So what are some of the dishes under the Cantonese cuisine? Let’s find out!

Lo Bak Go: Turnip Cakes

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Well, cakes aren’t always sweet! Turnip cakes are savoury cakes, eaten mainly during the Chinese new year. They are made by pan-frying pressed daikon turnips and rice flour. When cooked, the outside is crispy and crunchy, but the inside is soft. It is garnished with spring onions. An absolute treat for vegetarians!

Congee: Chinese Daliya

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Congee is the most common and popular breakfast dish of China, and you are sure to find it in any hotel. It is similar to rice porridge. But it also comes with tiny side dishes which range from pickled vegetables, to roast meat to eggs. The side dishes are mixed with the Congee depending upon your choice. A great way to start the day!

Xiao Long Bao: Soup Dumplings

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Who doesn’t love dumplings? These soup dumplings are just delicious. They are extra juicy, and come with an extra punch of hot broth. Again, they can be stuffed with anything! The wrapper of these dumplings is very thin, so that makes it slightly difficult to eat them with chopsticks.

Siu Mei: Roast Goose

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This is a barbequed meat dish. The roast goose has a moist and succulent flesh, with a crisy and crunchy skin. It is glazed with a sauce containing soy sauce, garlic, scallions and honey. A crispy, crunchy yet soft treat!

Cheong Fun: Rice Noodle Rolls

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This is a steamed dim sum dish. They have a ropey shape, so they are also called ‘intestine noodles’. Thin sheets of white rice noodles are wrapped around a savoury filling. This filling can range from shrimp, fish, pork, chicken, beef to vegetables.

When’s the Cantonese treat at home?

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