Bay Leaves
My Husband Ed is not a fan on Bay leaves, but if you have noticed.... many of my German recipes include Bay leaves. I never asked myself why they include bay leaves, I thought it was for flavoring- but their May be more to it.
Came across this and figured I would share.
These are called "Bay leaves"
Many people add bay leaves to foods, red meat and poultry but do you know why bay leaves are added to food?
When asked why, some reply: to add flavor to the food👐
Do you know that If you boil some bay leaves in a glass of water and taste it, it will have no flavor?
Now why do you put bay leaves in the meat?
The addition of bay leaves to meat converts triglycerides to monounsaturated fats, and for experimentation and confirmation:
Cut the chicken in half and cook each half in a pan and place on one bay leaf, and the other without bay leaf and observe the amount of fat in both pans.
If you have bay leaves, there is no need for a pharmacy. Recent scientific studies have shown that bay leaves have many benefits & helps to get rid of many serious health problems and illnesses.
The benefits of bay leaf are: -
*Bay leaf treats digestive disorders and helps eliminate lumps, Heartburn, Acidity & Constipation.
*It helps regulate bowel movement by drinking hot bay tea.
*It lowers blood sugar and bay leaf is also an antioxidant
*It allows the body to produce insulin by eating it or drinking bay tea for a month.
*It eliminates bad cholesterol and relieves the body of triglycerides.
*It's very useful in treating colds, flu and severe cough as it is a rich source of vitamin "C", you can boil the leaves and inhale steam to get rid of phlegm and reduce the severity of cough.
*Bay leaf protects the heart from seizures and strokes as it contains cardiovascular protective compounds.
*It's rich in acids such as caffeic acid, quercetin, eigonol and bartolinide, substances that prevent the formation of cancer cells in the body.
*It eliminates insomnia and anxiety, if taken before bed, helps you relax and sleep peacefully.
Drinking a cup of boiled bay leaves twice a day breaks kidney stones and cures infections ...
Just like garlic and ginger are a must find amongst my collection of spices, Bay leaves are a must see in my collection of spices too.
Insect repellent
ReplyDeletePut this on for 1 hour in your house, you will never see Flies, Mosquitoes or Cockroaches again 🤩
1. Homemade Mosquito Trap:
Mix 1 cup of water and 5 tablespoons of sugar in a pot. Dissolve the sugar over low heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of yeast, then turn off the stove.
Cut the top off a 2-liter plastic bottle and invert it into the base.
Pour the sugar and yeast mixture into the bottle.
Seal the top with tape and cover the bottle with cardboard or fabric.
Place the trap in areas where mosquitoes gather.
2. Bay Leaf and Clove Spray:
In a pot, combine 1 cup of water, 15 bay leaves, and 20 cloves.
Simmer for 10 minutes to release the scent.
Transfer the mixture to a spray container.
Use this spray in areas where cockroaches, flies, and mosquitoes are a problem.
3. Insect-Repellent Spray:
Mix 1/2 cup of shampoo, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a container.
Combine the ingredients thoroughly and transfer the mixture to a spray bottle.
Apply this spray in areas where insects are common, such as cockroaches, flies, and mosquitoes.