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Bitters: we NEED THEM!
Many cultures revered bitter foods as an essential part of a regular healthy diet. Large numbers of of the diverse roots, barks, flowers and herbs of the wild plant kingdom are bursting with complex bitter flavor. When consumed, such plants naturally stimulate the production of saliva, gastric juices and bile to balance the appetite and prime digestion. Yet while bitter botanicals were consumed readily by our foraging ancestors, such richly flavored plant foods have been unfortunately lost to the endless aisles of sweetened and salted snacks filling grocery stores today.
10 Reasons to Use Bitters
Including bitter foods in the diet isn't simply a matter of reviving tradition or taste. Bitter flavored foods also have a rich history in the healing arts. From the wine infused herbal concoctions used by Ancient Egyptians to the 16th century prescriptions of famous physician Paracelsus and beyond, elixirs brewed from carefully selected bitter herbs have been treasured as cure-all remedies across the ages. Studies have confirmed that getting an adequate amount bitter flavor is important for digestive balance and linked with many related health benefits. Eating bitters regularly has been shown to:
1. Curb sugar cravings
2. Soothe gas and bloating
3. Relieve occasional heartburn
4. Encourage digestive enzymes, bile & HCL production
5. Calm upset stomach and nausea
6. Increase absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K
7. Help maintain healthy blood sugar levels
8. Balance appetite
9. Ease constipation and regulate bowel movements
10. Support liver function and healthy skin
https://blog.radiantlifecatalog.com/bid/70036/10-Reasons-to-Use-Bitters-hint-it-all-starts-with-digestive-health
View Diet Calendar, 28 October 2018:
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2622 kcal
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Fat: 35.93g | Prot: 85.74g | Carbs: 440.03g.
Breakfast: Figs, Fresh Thyme Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels, Whole Foods Market Nutritional Yeast, Dried Seaweed, Kirkland Signature Organic Strawberry Spread, Costco Multigrain Bread, 365 Organic Sauerkraut, Hoody's Organic Honey Cashews, Tart is Smart Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate, Now Foods Magnesium Citrate Powder, Kirkland Signature Calcium Citrate, BillsGingerJuice 1oz Raw Ginger Juice organic, Bill, Whole Foods Market Nutritional Yeast, Tone's Cayenne Pepper, Ginger (Ground), Turmeric (Ground), Black Pepper. Lunch: Trader Joe's Mango Sorbet, Trader Joe's Mango Sorbet, Arugula (Rocket), Amy's All American Veggie Burgers, Mushrooms, Amy's All American Veggie Burgers, Costco Multigrain Bread. Dinner: Kirkland Signature Organic Strawberry Spread, Costco Multigrain Bread, Schweppes Diet Tonic Water, Tequila, Hoody's Organic Honey Cashews, Schweppes Diet Tonic Water, Apples. more...
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