Vegan broccoli almond miso soup - be different !

2 tbsp white sweet fermented miso paste broccoli 2 cups of almond milk water to dilute after taste :) Eat raw or cooked- if you cook add: 3 tsp agar agar flakes Enjoy! I also talk about being unique ♥♥♥



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Different Hormonal Therapies For Menopause

Hormone therapies come in many forms as well as dosages depending on the woman. Some will be prescribed a pill form of estrogen which is combined with a synthetic form of progesterone known as Progestin. Estrogen can come in many forms and may be prescribed as a patch, a cream, a topical ointment as well as gels. There are also time released tablets which administer estrogen in controlled amounts to the woman as the day progresses.

In 2002 a clinical trial study known as the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) reported that hormone therapy actually poses more health risks than the before though of benefits of this treatment. Hormone therapy is not the magical cure for aging as was once believed, however it's still the most effective treatment for uncomfortable menopausal symptoms for the majority of women.

Despite risks such as more likelihood of heart disease, breast cancer, & stroke Hormone Replacement therapy still seems to be the marketed treatment of choice for many women. Some reports indicate that women taking a Hormone Replacement Therapy can actual protect the heart. Information concerning Hormone Replacement therapy can be disconcerting and may cause alarm for many women.

There are more natural treatments available with nominal side effects. Some alternative therapies are: food/diet, acupressure and acupuncture, exercise, ayurveda, herbal medicine to name a few. A cup of soy milk daily can help in common menopause symptoms such as mood swings,, hot flashes, insomnia, decreased sexual interest and bone loss. Eating tofu or a soybean curd can also be essential in helping the body to restore natural hormone levels. Other foods to consider are: whole grains, seaweed, beans, fresh vegetables and miso soup. Daily exercise will greatly assist in the regulation of hormones. Dryness caused from menopause can also be relieved by consuming your fair share of water daily.

Chinese medicine once again makes it's way to western culture by offering some really great alternatives as well. The chinese have used black sesame seeds, String beans, Barley, Mung beans and sprouts, Wheat germ and wheat germ oil. A daily does of 100-400 milligrams of Royal jelly help to tone the female hormonal system. Since menopause is a naturally occurring event for women, it is best to understand that the symptoms at some point will diminish, so a woman should seriously consider what all of her options are before deciding on a treatment.

A Look at Different International Soup Recipes

French onion is one example of an international soup which is popular all over the world but there are more. India is famed for its lentil soups, Japan's miso is unique and delicious and most of us are familiar with the healing properties of Jewish chicken noodle is another example.

Scotch broth, which is barley and mutton, and cullen skink, a smoked haddock soup, are renowned in Scotland. In Eastern Europe you will find borscht, a meat and beetroot soup, and goulash, which is a paprika and beef stew which used to be a soup.

The American South gives us chicken, meat, seafood and okra gumbo soups and in the Middle East a chickpea, lamb and lentil combination is the perfect snack for breaking the Ramadan fast. In Italy you will find minestrone and many other varieties of pasta and bean types and Greece is home to delicious lemon and egg soup. Spanish gazpacho is a wonderful example of a famous chilled version and Lebanese cucumber soup is just as refreshing.

How It has Evolved Through History

Soups vary from chilled to piping hot, as well as from water thin to thick and creamy. The word "soup" can be traced back to the word "suppare" which in Latin means to soak, and this refers to the way vegetables or meat is soaked in cooking liquid to make a soup. Soup used to known as "pottage" which means cooked in a pot, or "broth" which means brewed.

"Bouillon" is French for boil and a bouillon is a stock. The word chowder comes from the Breton word "chaudree" which means cauldron and chowders are rich, thick soups from the American northeast and New England areas. A chowder might have a creamy base, a tomato base or a clear broth base.

A bisque is a thick soup which is thought to come from the Bay of Biscay near Spain. Bisques used to feature game birds and poultry but now most are made with seafood such as crab or lobster.

Soups used to be basic combinations of meat, vegetables and water but international soups developed in their own way and today there are many types of soup recipes and lots of different flavors and ingredients you can add to soup to recreate famous international soup recipes like French onion soup and more.

Recipe for Greek Egg and Lemon Soup

This delicious soup is called Avoglemeno in Greek and the tangy lemon, chicken, rice and egg combine to make a wonderfully aromatic soup. For a tangier soup you can add more lemon. For a more filling soup, add more rice. This recipe serves four people.

What you will need:

2 diced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 egg
1 1/2 cups raw instant rice
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper, to taste

How to make it:

Bring the broth to a boil, then add the chicken and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the rice. Beat the lemon juice and egg and slowly stir this mixture into the soup. Cook for 5 more minutes and serve hot.