Best Protein Choices for the Environment

Here are 5 Best Protein Choices for the Environment:1. MilkOn the abbreviated top 10 list, milk came in with the lowest carbon footprint (lentils were lowest on the list of 20). However, the EWG looked at the carbon footprint of 4 ounces of milk—that’s only half a serving. So a full cup would be twice as high.2. BeansBeans are a smart protein choice. They give you fiber and healthy nutrients, such as folate and iron, and are very low in saturated...

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Sundanese Salad (Karedok)

Vegetables :100 g cucumber100 g bean sprouts3 cabbage leaves100 g string beans25 g basil leavesSauce :200 g peanuts, roast2 red chilies1 cloves garlic5 small chilies1/2 tsp kencur1 tbs tamarind juice1 tbs palm sugar (or brown sugar)1 tsp salt1/2 tsp shrimp paste* 1-2 tbs vinegar* 150 cc hot waterGarnish :Emping crackersBoil beansprouts and string beans.Slice cucumber, cut string beans into 3cm pieces, and chop cabbage leaves into thin slices.Grind...

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How long can you freeze food?

How long will that casserole or whole chicken last in the freezer? According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, food stored in a freezer set at 0 degrees Fahrenheit will stay safe indefinitely. But that doesn't mean the taste and texture will remain the same.Here is a guide to how long you can freeze foods before you sacrifice quality. Keep in mind that quality does deteriorate the longer food sits in your freezer, so aim to defrost sooner...

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Smashed Sweet Fried Beef (Empal Gepuk)

600 gr beef shanks, cut into 4 big pieces4 dried bay leaves1 stalk lemongrass, take the white part and bruise650 ml coconut milk2 1/2 tsp saltspices (blend) :7 cloves of shallots, sliced then sauteed5 cloves of garlic, sliced then sauteed5 candlenuts, toasted1 cm ginger2 cm fresh galangal3 tsp corriander60 gr brown sugarCombine all the ingredients in "spices" together and process in a blender or food processor until smooth.In a big pot, stir in beef...

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Try These 10 Brain-Boosting Foods

A good diet improves your health, but also boosts your energy. Create a shopping list of these must-have endurance foods recommended by Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.1. Beef, extra lean: High in iron, a mineral that improves memory, alertness and attention span.2. Beets: Contains phenylalanine, an amino acid that helps relay signals from one brain cell to another.3. Blueberries: Excellent source...

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Chayote and Shrimp in Coconut Milk (Labu Siam dan Udang Masak Santan)

2 pieces chayote, slice into matchsticks form3 tbsp peeled shrimp3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced4 spring onions, finely sliced2 tbsp minced chili (sambal ulek)1 bay leavesA piece of galangal1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp chopped palm sugar400 ml coconut milkCooking Oil for fryingHeat oil and saute garlic until fragrant, put the onion, saute until wilted.Add shrimps, cook until shrimps change color.Add the minced chili pepper, bay leaves, and ginger, stir-fry...

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Foods that Boost Your Mood

There are many healthy and delicious choices that do boost one's mood while also providing sustained energy. The list of Happy Foods are as follow:OatmealComplex carbohydrates such as those found in oatmeal boost serotonin production. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that contributes to the regulation of mood, appetite and sleep. Oatmeal and other whole grains also contain the B vitamins thiamin and folate as well as zinc, all of which are believed...

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Langga Roko Traditional Grilled Fish (Ikan Bakar Khas Makassar)

2 rabbitfish* 1 kg5 tsp tamarind juice4 cm turmeric, smashed1 tsp salt3 tbsp oil for fryingbanana leaf*ikan baronangBlend :10 pcs red onion3 cloves garlic5 pcs red chili5 pcs hazelnut1 tsp coriander2 slices galangal2 stalk lemon grass1 tsp salt1 tbsp tamarind waterClean the fish, rub the fish with tamarind, turmeric, and salt, set aside.Heat oil and saute the blended spices until fragrant.Enter the fish, stir briefly. Lift.Place fish on banana leaf.Grilled...

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Gambang Bread (Betawi Traditional Bread)

1½ cup Java red sugar, grated*¾ cup Water3 cup flour1 cup breadcrumbs dry¼ cup milk powder¼ tsp Salt1 tsp baking soda2 tsp baking powder2 tsp cinnamon powder¼ tsp vanilla powder/vanilla extract2 egg yolks100 gram margarine or to your taste.3 Tbsp sesame seeds*or substitute with palm granulated sugar, but the texture would become a little bit drier**the more the margarine, the softer the bread. Many people like it chewy, original recipe is 200 gramBoil...

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High Pressure Cooked Milkfish (Bandeng Presto)

3 fresh milkfishes (1 kg), remove gills and stomach part1 tablespoon tapai yeast (read below), grounded2 tablespoon salt3 tablespoon tamarind water10 bay leaves10 cm galangal (see: opor ayam), sliced and pounded2 1/2 litre waterSpices (Ground) :14 cloves red onion7 cloves garlic4 cm ginger4 cm turmeric1 teaspoon salt150 g big red chili peppers, boiled10 small green chili peppers, boiled8 cloves red onion, boiled4 cloves garlic, boiled1 teaspoon sugar1...

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