Author: Patty Marotte
How to Make Green Smoothies with Kuwaiti Superfoods
Learn how to make green smoothies with Kuwaiti superfoods that are rich in fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and hydration. Plus, get a simple and delicious recipe to try at home.
Why You Should Drink Green Smoothies Instead of Juice
If you are looking for a delicious and healthy way to start your day, you might want to try green smoothies instead of juice. Green smoothies are blended drinks that contain fresh fruits, leafy greens, and other ingredients that provide you with fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and hydration. In this blog post, I will share with you some of the benefits of green smoothies and a simple recipe that you can make at home using ingredients that are easily available in Kuwait.
Benefits of Green Smoothies
Green smoothies have many advantages over juice, such as:
– Fiber: Unlike juice, which extracts only the liquid from fruits and vegetables, green smoothies retain the whole food, including the fiber. Fiber is essential for your digestive health, blood sugar regulation, cholesterol management, and weight control. Fiber also helps you feel fuller for longer, which can prevent overeating and cravings.
– Minerals: Green smoothies are rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, and zinc. These minerals are vital for your bones, muscles, nerves, blood, and immune system. They also help balance your body’s pH level and prevent acidity and inflammation.
– Antioxidants: Green smoothies are loaded with antioxidants that fight free radicals and protect your cells from damage. Antioxidants also boost your skin health, slow down aging, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
– Hydration: Green smoothies are mostly water-based, which means they can help you stay hydrated throughout the day. Hydration is important for your overall health, especially in hot climates like Kuwait. Hydration also improves your energy level, mood, cognitive function, and kidney health.
Green Smoothie Recipe
One of the best things about green smoothies is that you can customize them according to your taste and preference. You can use any fruits, greens, liquids, and add-ons that you like. However, if you need some inspiration, here is a simple and delicious green smoothie recipe that I love to make using ingredients that are easily available in Kuwait:
Ingredients
– 1 cup of fresh spinach
– 1/2 inch of fresh ginger
– 1/4 inch of fresh turmeric
– 2 fresh amla pitted (Indian gooseberry)
– 1 orange- 1 cup of water or coconut water
– Wash and chop the spinach, ginger, turmeric, amla (deseed), and orange.
– Add them to a blender along with the water or coconut water. Add pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt. Available on my spice website.
– Blend until smooth and creamy.
– Enjoy your green smoothie!
Conclusion
Green smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. They are also easy to make and delicious to drink. By drinking green smoothies instead of juice, you can enjoy the benefits of fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and hydration. You can also use ingredients that are available readily in Kuwait, such as turmeric, ginger, and amla. These ingredients have amazing health benefits and add a nice flavor to your smoothie. Try this recipe today and let me know what you think in the comments below!
XoXo, Patty
How to Spice Up Your Life with Handcrafted Spices in Kuwait
Hello, and welcome to my blog! I’m Patty, an American living in Kuwait, and I’m passionate about spices and herbs. In this blog, I’ll share with you how I use spices and herbs in my cooking, and how they can benefit your health and wellness.
I love to travel and explore different cuisines and cultures. I always bring back some spices and herbs from my trips and try to recreate the flavors in my own kitchen. I also like to experiment with different combinations and create my own spice blends. I use natural and handcrafted ingredients, with no additives, fillers, or preservatives. I believe that spices and herbs are not just for enhancing the taste of food, but also for promoting health and wellness. They are rich in phytonutrients that can help our body fight diseases, boost immunity, and improve digestion. Some of my favorite spices and herbs are: Turmeric: This is a bright yellow spice that has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties. It can help with arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and skin problems. It also adds a warm and earthy flavor to curries, soups, rice, and tea. Rosemary: This is a fragrant herb that has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It can help with memory, mood, stress, and hair growth. It also adds a piney and lemony flavor to meats, vegetables, breads, and sauces. Cinnamon: This is a sweet and spicy spice that has anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help with blood sugar, cholesterol, digestion, and weight loss. It also adds a cozy and comforting flavor to desserts, drinks, oatmeal, and yogurt. Garlic: This is a pungent herb that has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-parasitic properties. It can help with infections, colds, flu, blood pressure, and heart health. It also adds a savory and zesty flavor to almost any dish. I use these spices and herbs in my cooking every day, to nourish my body and soul. I also sell them blended in unique combinations online through my website Infusions Kuwait, where you can find more products like sauces, spreads, pickles, teas, and more. All of them are made with natural and handcrafted ingredients. If you are looking for the best handcrafted spices in Kuwait, you will love my products that are made with love and care. You can order them online or find me at local seasonal markets or weekend pop-ups , where I also share recipes and tips on how to use spices and herbs in your cooking. I hope you enjoyed this blog post and learned something new about spices and herbs. Stay tuned for more posts where I’ll share more of my creations and inspirations. Until then, Happy spicing! 😊 Xoxo, Patty
The Amazing Black Seed !
Nigella sativa is an annual flowering plant, which belongs to the Ranunculacea family. The plant is found in southwestern Asia and parts of the Mediterranean and Africa, where it has been used in cooking and medicine.
For 1400 years, the black seed is used for diseases. It is also called “miraculous herb,” it is popular for the cure of every disease. The main composition of black seed is21% protein (Nigella, melatin), phosphate, iron, phosphorate, 38% carbohydrate, volatile oil( nigellone, and thymoquinone) 28%, linoleic acid, oleic acid, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin B2, niacin, and vitamin C. It has antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-viral activities that fight with the diseases. It also stimulates different hormones that give us strength. Nigella and melatin have digestive benefits in them. Mix half teaspoon of black seed with yogurt can give relief from stomach pain and cramps. The black seed cures digestive problems. Nigellone has antispasmodic and bronchodilation effect, so used in respiratory disease and allergies. Half a teaspoon of black seed in the morning can cure asthma and all respiratory disorders. Thymoquinone has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant properties that remove toxins from the body. It is scientifically proven that it is good for weight loss, balancing insulin level, regulated cholesterol in the blood, improve liver function, skin & hair care, inflammation & infection, cancer, and all sorts of other conditions & diseases.
Taking a black seed with orange juice in the morning keeps you fresh and active all day. For peaceful sleep, take black seed with hot water at night.
The seeds can flavor curries, pickles, and bread. High-quality black seed oil is also suitable for use in cooking, baking, and beverages. Toasted black seed can be sprinkled on flatbreads like a naan, bagels or biscuits. Black seed can be added to soups, and stir-fries. Grinding them and mixing them with other seasoning flavors, herbs like mustard, fennel, and cumin seeds.
Add the black cumin in your daily diet and enjoy its ultimate benefit.
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Infusionista saying:
Spice Up Your Life! Love more and laugh alot. Travel often, eat well and move your body around. Life is a blessing so live it well! God bless.
Xoxo Patty
The Queen of Spices 🌶
It is narrated by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said:
‘Use the black seed because it heals all diseases except death.’
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