With everyone stressing and focusing on Corona virus, researching its symptoms and cycle, I am trying to be positive and focus on preventing getting the virus.
Staying home is essential as everyone is advising, Iām taking advantage of the free time I have to organize my home, my computer and to put my work plan for after Corona.
Another main element in my Corona prevention state is my daily shot of this magical drink that I do at home
Ginger, Lemon and Honey shot
Ingredients
1 tbs lemon juice
1/2 tbs organic honey
2 tbs ginger tea
Boil 2 pieces of 3 cm of ginger for 40 min in 2 cups of water
When gathering the shot mix the lemon, honey and ginger in a glass and drink it every morning
Everyone who knows me will tell you that I am a Pumpkin lover; I use Pumpkin in almost everything.
November is here already and it’s great that the weather is still nice and I am still enjoying my morning coffee in the garden. During the Fall season, Provence has a very nice feel and its local products are very tasty. This makes it the perfect time to enjoy a tasty recipe with some of these local products.
Today I am sharing with you my favorite Cinnamon roll with PUMPKIN recipe:
Ingredients:
3/4 cup of flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tbs baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tbs ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp kosher salt
3 eggs
1 cup of brown sugar
2/3 cup of pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
8 oz cream cheese softened
2 tbs butter softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tbs kosher salt
Directions:
First, heat the oven to 180 degrees and prepare a tray with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl mix together the spices, baking soda, baking powder, and flour.
Whisk well and leave aside.
In a separate bowl, add the sugar and vanilla, mix well then add the eggs and mix again.
Add the Pumpkin and whisk very well until the mix is smooth.
Now we have the mixes ready š
Now add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Pour the mix onto the baking sheet in the tray and smooth.
Bake it for 12 minutes.
Remove the tray from the oven and carefully remove the cake from the pan to a cutting board covered with a dishtowel.
Roll the cake up from end to end, rolling the towel up with the cake.
Let it cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
In a small bowl mix together all the filling ingredients until smooth using a mixer.
Unroll the cake and spread the filling. Afterward, roll the cake up peeling the parchment paper from its back as you go.
Refrigerate 1 for 1 hour.
Then enjoy it with friends and family for a nice tea or coffee break!
The human body consists of approximately 60% water. Water is vital in helping the body function properly and is largely responsible for dissolving nutrients and eliminating waste. When the body fails to eliminate excess water, this is referred to as water retention.
Water retention is often temporary and is easily treated.
What causes Water Retention?
Plane flights, hormone changes, and too much salt can all cause your body to retain excess water. When your hydration level is not balanced, your body tends to hang on to that water.
Indication of Water Retention:
One indication of water retention is difficulty to lose weight despite diet efforts. Physical signs of water retention include swollen ankles and unexplained weight gain over a short period of time. Also, rings may not fit anymore and the stomach may feel swollen.
One way to find out if you are retaining water is by gently pressing the foot, ankle or calf with slow, steady pressure using the thumb. If edema is present, an indentation will show on the skin.
Here are few tips to help reduce water retention:
Avoid processed foods
Decrease sodium intake
Regular movement is a must
Drink 8-12 glasses of water
Consume more citrus fruits and green, leafy vegetables
