Have you heard of Sweden? 
 
Now have you heard of the Swedish way of drinking coffee and eat something sweet to it? There's a special word for it and it is called — Fika. And one of the most traditional pastry to go with it is the Cinnamon bun. 
 
If you go to Sweden, you will find it everywhere. But even though they are so popular, baking a really good cinnamon buns is tricky. They either get too hard, too dry or too anything else but the real deal. 
 
Well, I love cinnamon buns that´s why I've learned the secret of making the perfect ones. I learned it from my mother. 
 
And in this course I will teach you, step by step, how to make the perfect Swedish cinnamon buns. And if you try them once, you can't stop. 
 
You can amaze your friends and family with this very traditional Swedish pastry. 
 
Don't get fooled by my shaved head and my beard, I can bake like you've never seen anyone bake before. 
 
So, in this course, you will learn what ingredients to use, what to prefer and what to avoid getting the perfect consistency. How to work with the dough, the exact proportions to getting it just perfects. Also, I am going to reveal to you some tips and tricks that you cannot find anywhere else. 
 
All that, baked in with a lot of fun stuff. 
 
Now let´s get baking.

English

Meet the average metal dude from Northern Sweden and get to know about the proud tradition of fika. Fika is at the center of Swedish culture and should be at the back of your mind when you are baking the golden cinnamon treats.

Introduction

We will go through the preparations and all the ingredients you need. We start with the dough, then the filling and last the topping. There you will discover the very special Swedish sugar kind pearl sugar. You will also get to know vegetable based variants. All measurements are in both metric and non-metric values.

Ingredients

We will mix the dough in steps. From crumbling the yeast to viking hand massaging the dough. And finally letting the dough rest under a snugly blanket.

Mixing the dough

We wake up the sleepy dough from its slumber and start kneading it to a rectangle. Mixing the filling and applying it to the dough and finally cutting and rolling the bun pieces. Last we put the buns to sleep under a snugly blanket again.

Rolling pin time

We start by talking about the oven temperature, and then we do the topping. Time to get the buns in the oven. Some tricks how to get the buns to get your favorable golden hue.

Topping and oven time

We start by talking about paper patty pans and then go through some variants of topping and filling. Also you get info on how to store the buns and when to enjoy them when they taste the best. Some final words from the average metal dude from Northern Sweden. We hope that you bring your freshly baked buns to someone that needs a big smile.

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The Ultimate Guide to Traditional Swedish Cinnamon Buns

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Who you are is much deeper than who you appear to be on the surface. On the surface, you appear to be a physical body, mind, and personality; a person who may wear many different “hats” like mother, father, spouse, son, daughter, boss, employee, or friend.

But on a deeper level, you are much more than that. On a deeper level, you are composed of pure positive energy, an infinite field of consciousness that has always existed and can never be destroyed. The Real You did not begin in your mother’s womb, and will not disappear at the time of your physical death.

There are many different names for the Real You: spirit, soul, consciousness, life force, Christ Consciousness, God, awareness, Buddha-nature, divine spark, etc, etc. It doesn’t matter what you call it, only that you are aware that it exists. This isn’t a religious concept. You’ll resonate with this information as truth when your mind is ready to receive it.

When you become aware of this aspect of yourself, you’ll begin to free yourself from the confines of all the fears, doubts, worries, and limitations of your physical mind. Your focus will turn away from mere survival, towards the evolution of your true nature and the fulfillment of your highest purpose. You’ll begin to enjoy the gift that each day brings as a spiritual being having a human experience, even during your toughest times. 

Your intuition will blossom and you’ll begin to pay more attention to your inner guidance system and less attention to the distraction of external influences. Your life will begin to take on meaning. You’ll realize you are deeply interconnected not only with every life form on the planet but also with the planet herself.

The secret of life is to live in alignment with this aspect of you that is invisible and indestructible. In doing so, your life will begin to express all the harmonic qualities of your true nature: peace, love, joy, abundance, harmony, wisdom, beauty, prosperity, and creativity, just to name a few.

“What we are looking for, is what is looking”.

“You don’t have a soul.
You are a Soul.
You have a body.”
 
- C.S. Lewis
 
Who you are is much deeper than who you appear to be on the surface. On the surface, you appear to be a physical body, mind, and personality; a person who may wear many different “hats” like mother, father, spouse, son, daughter, boss, employee, or friend.
 
But on a deeper level, you are much more than that. On a deeper level, you are composed of pure positive energy, an infinite field of consciousness that has always existed and can never be destroyed. The Real You did not begin in your mother’s womb, and will not disappear at the time of your physical death.
 
There are many different names for the Real You: spirit, soul, consciousness, life force, Christ Consciousness, God, awareness, Buddha-nature, divine spark, etc, etc. It doesn’t matter what you call it, only that you are aware that it exists. This isn’t a religious concept. You’ll resonate with this information as truth when your mind is ready to receive it.
 
When you become aware of this aspect of yourself, you’ll begin to free yourself from the confines of all the fears, doubts, worries, and limitations of your physical mind. Your focus will turn away from mere survival, towards the evolution of your true nature and the fulfillment of your highest purpose. You’ll begin to enjoy the gift that each day brings as a spiritual being having a human experience, even during your toughest times.&nbsp;
 
Your intuition will blossom and you’ll begin to pay more attention to your inner guidance system and less attention to the distraction of external influences. Your life will begin to take on meaning. You’ll realize you are deeply interconnected not only with every life form on the planet but also with the planet herself.
 
The secret of life is to live in alignment with this aspect of you that is invisible and indestructible. In doing so, your life will begin to express all the harmonic qualities of your true nature: peace, love, joy, abundance, harmony, wisdom, beauty, prosperity, and creativity, just to name a few.
 
“What we are looking for, is what is looking”.
- St. Francis.

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Who you are is much deeper than who you appear to be on the surface. The secret of life is to live in alignment with this aspect of you that is invisible and indestructible.

Who am I? Reflections on who you are

One of the most important things that you can understand when it comes to your blog and attracting readers is that there is a difference between people who are blog visitors and people who are blog readers. 

Blog visitors are people that are attracted to your blog for one reason or another and stick around to see what your blog is about. These people do not typically stick around for some reason or another, and after an initial visit, they may not return. 

Blog readers on the other hand are people that were attracted to your website for one reason or another and end up sticking around to participate. Blog readers are the individuals that are most likely to return to your blog, leave comments and participate in other ways.

So how do you turn your blog visitors into blog readers, guaranteeing that they will come back time and time again to participate in your blog and everything that it has to offer them? 

Here are some top tips for convincing your blog visitors to stick around, letting them know that it will be well worth their while to do so.

- Facilitate conversation in the comments section of each blog post. You can start things off by specifically asking for comments, or you could ask your readers “What do you think about this? Chime in!” By letting your visitors know that you are interested in reading what they have to say and that you welcome their participation, you will be inviting visitors to become long-time readers.

- Respond to every comment. Perhaps not every comment is going to deserve a response, especially not if you are simply receiving comments like “Good post, man.”, but if your visitors and readers have something notable to say, and they take the time to respond to your blog, then you should take the time to respond to those comments, letting your readers know that you care about what they have to say. This is one of the best ways to make sure that they keep coming back to talk with you.

- Finally, follow your readers back to their own blogs and comment on posts that are meaningful to you. Visitors that did not intend on necessarily returning may take it as a sign that you would like to keep talking, and it may prompt them to return. This is a great way to essentially invite your visitors back so that they can see the new posts that you have made. Perhaps this is just the trick to keep them coming back for more.

Turning blog visitors into blog readers really isn’t difficult. It is all about facilitating communication to keep them coming back wanting more, and showing them that your blog has value worth sticking around to participate in.

One of the most important things that you can understand when it comes to your blog and attracting readers is that there is a difference between people who are blog visitors and people who are blog readers.&nbsp;
 
Blog visitors are people that are attracted to your blog for one reason or another and stick around to see what your blog is about. These people do not typically stick around for some reason or another, and after an initial visit, they may not return.&nbsp;
 
Blog readers on the other hand are people that were attracted to your website for one reason or another and end up sticking around to participate. Blog readers are the individuals that are most likely to return to your blog, leave comments and participate in other ways.
 
So how do you turn your blog visitors into blog readers, guaranteeing that they will come back time and time again to participate in your blog and everything that it has to offer them?&nbsp;
 
Here are some top tips for convincing your blog visitors to stick around, letting them know that it will be well worth their while to do so.
 
- Facilitate conversation in the comments section of each blog post.&nbsp;You can start things off by specifically asking for comments, or you could ask your readers “What do you think about this? Chime in!” By letting your visitors know that you are interested in reading what they have to say and that you welcome their participation, you will be inviting visitors to become long-time readers.
 
- Respond to every comment.&nbsp;Perhaps not every comment is going to deserve a response, especially not if you are simply receiving comments like “Good post, man.”, but if your visitors and readers have something notable to say, and they take the time to respond to your blog, then you should take the time to respond to those comments, letting your readers know that you care about what they have to say. This is one of the best ways to make sure that they keep coming back to talk with you.
 
- Finally, follow your readers back to their own blogs and comment on posts that are meaningful to you.&nbsp;Visitors that did not intend on necessarily returning may take it as a sign that you would like to keep talking, and it may prompt them to return. This is a great way to essentially invite your visitors back so that they can see the new posts that you have made. Perhaps this is just the trick to keep them coming back for more.
 
Turning blog visitors into blog readers really isn’t difficult. It is all about facilitating communication to keep them coming back wanting more, and showing them that your blog has value worth sticking around to participate in.

One of the most important things that you should understand is that there is a difference between people who are blog visitors and people who are blog readers.

Turning blog visitors into blog readers

Thirty-four percent of American adults are considered overweight. Even more distressing is that an additional 31 percent are considered to be obese. Center for Disease Control researchers discovered that of the 2.4 million deaths, almost 17% were attributable to overweight caused by poor diet and lack of physical activity. So, this weekend perhaps you and the family want to consider adding more activity and making healthier food choices. Since the number of deaths due to obesity is expected to climb even more in the next few years, so why not resolve to control weekend eating?

Begin with an action plan to determine how more fun play will be added for the entire family as well as what foods will be served or offered. Consider restocking the fruit bowl, cut up vegetables ready to eat in the refrigerator, and having some dried fruits and nut mix in snack size baggies for on the go activities. One reward is a healthier family but another is pride in the ability to control the eating environment and encourage more activity for everyone. Also, plan to offer small portions of certain foods, like frozen yogurt and whole-grain cookies, to prevent weekends from becoming a caloric disaster.

Children learn eating habits at home and it’s commonly acknowledged that overweight or obese children have a greater risk of growing up to be overweight or obese adults. Obesity at any age poses a major risk for serious diseases such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and some cancers. For this reason, it’s never too late to encourage healthy eating habits for the entire family. Many people do not realize that the average person opens the refrigerator door twenty-two times a day. When there is a disconnect between the sensation of hunger and the feeling of fullness, overeating can become a problem. Ask the family to slow down the eating pace and listen to when the body signals that it’s beginning to feel full. Then, stop eating and set aside some of the food to eat later in the day when they become truly hungry.

Eating is an elemental part of daily life, the focus of celebrations. It is an essential ingredient in well being. To keep the family’s weight in balance remember that eating adds calories and exercise burns calories. Before leaving for social gatherings, like birthdays and weddings, encourage everyone to visualize being relaxed, in control, and enjoying the party as they eat moderately. And, since a party can be an eating extravaganza where calories are usually not an object, offer to bring a healthy dish that you can enjoy while sampling a few bites from other guests. If you eat well 80 % of the time, you can enjoy indulgences, like a piece of cake or rich entree 20 % of the time. This comes to about a favorite decadent food one or two times a week when dining out or attending parties. Since weekend eating may short change your nutrition, make sure that you are making up for any deficits with supplements.

Thirty-four percent of American adults are considered overweight. Even more distressing is that an additional 31 percent are considered to be obese. Center for Disease Control researchers discovered that of the 2.4 million deaths, almost 17% were attributable to overweight caused by poor diet and lack of physical activity. So, this weekend perhaps you and the family want to consider adding more activity and making healthier food choices. Since the number of deaths due to obesity is expected to climb even more in the next few years, so why not resolve to control weekend eating?
 
Begin with an action plan to determine how more fun play will be added for the entire family as well as what foods will be served or offered. Consider restocking the fruit bowl, cut up vegetables ready to eat in the refrigerator, and having some dried fruits and nut mix in snack size baggies for on the go activities. One reward is a healthier family but another is pride in the ability to control the eating environment and encourage more activity for everyone. Also, plan to offer small portions of certain foods, like frozen yogurt and whole-grain cookies, to prevent weekends from becoming a caloric disaster.
 
Mouth Surfing
Children learn eating habits at home and it’s commonly acknowledged that overweight or obese children have a greater risk of growing up to be overweight or obese adults. Obesity at any age poses a major risk for serious diseases such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and some cancers. For this reason, it’s never too late to encourage healthy eating habits for the entire family. Many people do not realize that the average person opens the refrigerator door twenty-two times a day. When there is a disconnect between the sensation of hunger and the feeling of fullness, overeating can become a problem. Ask the family to slow down the eating pace and listen to when the body signals that it’s beginning to feel full. Then, stop eating and set aside some of the food to eat later in the day when they become truly hungry.
 
Social Eaters
Eating is an elemental part of daily life, the focus of celebrations. It is an essential ingredient in well being. To keep the family’s weight in balance remember that eating adds calories and exercise burns calories. Before leaving for social gatherings, like birthdays and weddings, encourage everyone to visualize being relaxed, in control, and enjoying the party as they eat moderately. And, since a party can be an eating extravaganza where calories are usually not an object, offer to bring a healthy dish that you can enjoy while sampling a few bites from other guests. If you eat well 80 % of the time, you can enjoy indulgences, like a piece of cake or rich entree 20 % of the time. This comes to about a favorite decadent food one or two times a week when dining out or attending parties. Since weekend eating may short change your nutrition, make sure that you are making up for any deficits with supplements.

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It’s never too late to encourage healthy eating habits for the entire family. To keep your weight in balance remember that eating adds calories and exercise burns calories.

Weekend eating: calories count, even on the weekend and on vacation!

Good nutrition can taste good to everyone, even children. It doesn't matter if you pack a lunch box or carry a simple brown bag. It's what's inside the container that matters. To make lunch with "kid appeal" consider tantalizing the senses, such as sight, smell, and taste.
 
Most lunches offer a sandwich or type of sandwich. When making a sandwich, start with whole grain bread that will provide your children with complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, fiber, iron, and zinc. However, not all brown-colored pieces of bread are whole wheat. Check the ingredients listings to discover whether whole grain flour is the first ingredient. And, when everyone tires of typical sandwich bread, consider using corn tortillas or whole wheat pita bread to make sandwich wraps. Another option is to alter with whole wheat bagels, whole wheat English muffins, and whole wheat crackers.
 
To add color and even more fiber, vitamins and minerals toss in some fruits and vegetables. Seasonal fresh fruits, cut into bite-sized pieces, baby carrots and celery logs can really add some zing to any brown bag meal. Don't forget to include vegetables as sandwich toppings and in sandwich fillings, like tuna salad. When you are also packing for nutrition breaks between classes, consider cheese and crackers, fresh fruit and yogurt, and raw nuts mixed with popcorn.
 
Building Young Bodies
 
Packing a wholesome lunch each day is a great way to teach your children healthy eating habits. That, along with daily exercise, can help children prevent childhood obesity, diabetes, several types of cancer, and high blood pressure.
 
Calcium helps children build healthy bones. Aim for a good source of calcium in each lunch. Most pediatricians recommend nonfat milk and low-fat dairy products. In addition, cheese is a good source of calcium and protein. Protein-rich foods, like fish, lean meats, poultry, cheese, yogurt, eggs, peanut butter, nuts, and beans, are common kid friendly choices. Tuna itself is a low-fat food, with no more than five grams of fat. For a novel treatment in the lunch box, alternate chunks of lunchmeats or cheese, such as cooked turkey, ham, or cheddar cheese, with fresh vegetable slices, like bell peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
 
Better Brown Bagging
 
No matter how healthy lunch is the ultimate test is whether your children eat lunch. When children are invited to help prepare lunches and snacks it helps to make them feel involved in their meal choices. And, since making lunches takes time, consider making a cold cut or cheese sandwiches {hold the lettuce or tomato which do not freeze well} the night or weekend before and storing them in the freezer. Take the sandwich out that morning and the sandwich will thaw as well as keep their lunch bag cool. Another suggestion is to freeze juice boxes before adding them to lunchboxes. To surprise your child, who helped pack a healthy lunch, include a note of encouragement and love.

Good nutrition can taste good to everyone, even children. It doesn't matter if you pack a lunch box or carry a simple brown bag. It's what's inside the container that matters. To make lunch with "kid appeal" consider tantalizing the senses, such as sight, smell, and taste. 
 
Most lunches offer a sandwich or type of sandwich. When making a sandwich, start with whole grain bread that will provide your children with complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, fiber, iron, and zinc. However, not all brown-colored pieces of bread are whole wheat. Check the ingredients listings to discover whether whole grain flour is the first ingredient. And, when everyone tires of typical sandwich bread, consider using corn tortillas or whole wheat pita bread to make sandwich wraps. Another option is to alter with whole wheat bagels, whole wheat English muffins, and whole wheat crackers. 
 
To add color and even more fiber, vitamins and minerals toss in some fruits and vegetables. Seasonal fresh fruits, cut into bite-sized pieces, baby carrots and celery logs can really add some zing to any brown bag meal. Don't forget to include vegetables as sandwich toppings and in sandwich fillings, like tuna salad. When you are also packing for nutrition breaks between classes, consider cheese and crackers, fresh fruit and yogurt, and raw nuts mixed with popcorn. 
 
Building Young Bodies 
 
Packing a wholesome lunch each day is a great way to teach your children healthy eating habits. That, along with daily exercise, can help children prevent childhood obesity, diabetes, several types of cancer, and high blood pressure. 
 
Calcium helps children build healthy bones. Aim for a good source of calcium in each lunch. Most pediatricians recommend nonfat milk and low-fat dairy products. In addition, cheese is a good source of calcium and protein. Protein-rich foods, like fish, lean meats, poultry, cheese, yogurt, eggs, peanut butter, nuts, and beans, are common kid friendly choices. Tuna itself is a low-fat food, with no more than five grams of fat. For a novel treatment in the lunch box, alternate chunks of lunchmeats or cheese, such as cooked turkey, ham, or cheddar cheese, with fresh vegetable slices, like bell peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms. 
 
Better Brown Bagging 
 
No matter how healthy lunch is the ultimate test is whether your children eat lunch. When children are invited to help prepare lunches and snacks it helps to make them feel involved in their meal choices. And, since making lunches takes time, consider making a cold cut or cheese sandwiches {hold the lettuce or tomato which do not freeze well} the night or weekend before and storing them in the freezer. Take the sandwich out that morning and the sandwich will thaw as well as keep their lunch bag cool. Another suggestion is to freeze juice boxes before adding them to lunchboxes. To surprise your child, who helped pack a healthy lunch, include a note of encouragement and love.

Good nutrition can taste good to everyone, even children. It doesn't matter if you pack a lunch box or carry a simple brown bag.

School lunch blues clues

Many grandmothers and great grandmothers are experienced at cooking root vegetables, but today they are less common. Although they are not the most popular vegetables, root vegetables are often overlooked and associated with Old World cuisine in Northern European countries. Beets, carrots, rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, onions, garlic, daikon, ginger, are some of the root vegetables that are packed with nutrition, flavor, and cancer-fighting nutrients. In addition, they are economical side dishes or condiments. When they are added to almost any dish, such as soup, stews, and casseroles, they are easiest to sneak into the family meal plan.

Root vegetables are plentiful during the fall and winter months. Select root vegetables that are firm and medium-sized. Once they are home, store in a dry and dark area until ready to cook. To prepare most root vegetables, simply wash and then cut thin slices of the vegetable to reduce cooking time. Most cooks prefer to roast the root vegetables to enjoy the rich flavors. Root vegetables can also be just boiled and mashed and then seasoned with herbs, spices, and vegetable oil.

Some health experts recommend eating from five to thirteen servings of vegetables a day. That will require adding more unusual vegetables to the family meals. So, start experiencing the wonders of root vegetables, such as beets, carrots, rutabagas, celeriac, and parsnips.

Beets are one of the more popular root vegetables. Enjoy beets in a green salad, as a side dish, or in a soup, like borscht. The antioxidant betanin, as well as folic acid, is found in beets. The young leaves of the beetroot may also be used in salads. According to a research study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, beets may help keep low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (“bad”) cholesterol from clogging the insides of your arteries. A one-half cup serving of beets will provide about 37 calories, along with plenty of potassium and beta-carotene.

If the family is getting tired of broccoli and cauliflower, try adding some of their cousins, turnips, and rutabagas that are in the brassica family. These are more popular in Europe, where the Greeks stew turnips, including the greens with tomatoes. The French bake rutabagas with apples. Select rutabagas that are smooth, firm, and heavy for their size. Unlike other root vegetables, rutabagas can be refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. One of the easiest ways to incorporate this vegetable is to add to mashed potatoes. Turnips are known for its root, but the leaves can also be eaten as spring greens. Serve turnips mashed or add to stews and casseroles.

Although eating healthier, along with more vegetables is important for better health, it is not always possible to squeeze enough vegetables in a daily meal plan. 

Many grandmothers and great grandmothers are experienced at cooking root vegetables, but today they are less common. Although they are not the most popular vegetables, root vegetables are often overlooked and associated with Old World cuisine in Northern European countries. Beets, carrots, rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, onions, garlic, daikon, ginger, are some of the root vegetables that are packed with nutrition, flavor, and cancer-fighting nutrients. In addition, they are economical side dishes or condiments. When they are added to almost any dish, such as soup, stews, and casseroles, they are easiest to sneak into the family meal plan.
 
Root vegetables are plentiful during the fall and winter months. Select root vegetables that are firm and medium-sized. Once they are home, store in a dry and dark area until ready to cook. To prepare most root vegetables, simply wash and then cut thin slices of the vegetable to reduce cooking time. Most cooks prefer to roast the root vegetables to enjoy the rich flavors. Root vegetables can also be just boiled and mashed and then seasoned with herbs, spices, and vegetable oil.
 
Roots of Good Nutrition
 
Some health experts recommend eating from five to thirteen servings of vegetables a day. That will require adding more unusual vegetables to the family meals. So, start experiencing the wonders of root vegetables, such as beets, carrots, rutabagas, celeriac, and parsnips.
 
Beets are one of the more popular root vegetables. Enjoy beets in a green salad, as a side dish, or in a soup, like borscht. The antioxidant betanin, as well as folic acid, is found in beets. The young leaves of the beetroot may also be used in salads. According to a research study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, beets may help keep low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (“bad”) cholesterol from clogging the insides of your arteries. A one-half cup serving of beets will provide about 37 calories, along with plenty of potassium and beta-carotene.
 
If the family is getting tired of broccoli and cauliflower, try adding some of their cousins, turnips, and rutabagas that are in the brassica family. These are more popular in Europe, where the Greeks stew turnips, including the greens with tomatoes. The French bake rutabagas with apples. Select rutabagas that are smooth, firm, and heavy for their size. Unlike other root vegetables, rutabagas can be refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. One of the easiest ways to incorporate this vegetable is to add to mashed potatoes. Turnips are known for its root, but the leaves can also be eaten as spring greens. Serve turnips mashed or add to stews and casseroles.
 
Although eating healthier, along with more vegetables is important for better health, it is not always possible to squeeze enough vegetables in a daily meal plan.&nbsp;

Beets, carrots, turnips, parsnips, onions, garlic, daikon, ginger, are some of the root vegetables that are packed with nutrition, flavor, and cancer-fighting nutrients. 

Root vegetables: eating healthier

According to folklore, ancient Egyptians thought that onions signified eternity which is why the bulbs were buried along with the Pharaohs. Today, nutrition scientists have learned that the vegetable, known as Allium cepa, is rich in nutrients that are health-promoting. There are two main classes of onion: dry onions, which have dry papery skin and juicy flesh, and young green onions often called scallions in many areas of the country. And, for those who liked to garden, the onion family of vegetables is related to the lily.

Onions are filled with phytonutrients. Every onion added to a salad, casserole, or sandwich is filled with the flavonoid quercetin, which has been shown to possibly help protect against some cancers, heart disease, and stroke. Colorful onions, like red and yellow onions, are richer in this substance called quercetin. In addition, onions, just like garlic, contain the phytonutrient called allium. The strong aroma of onions is due to the sulphur content. As far as nutrition, onions have a small amount of potassium, folate, and vitamin C but they, like many vegetables, do provide some fiber.

When you are in the produce section, look for onions that are heavy for their size, firm all over, free of soft spots, and covered with dry, papery skin. Avoid any bulbs that are sprouting. When home, store in a cool, dry, dark, location that is away from heat and moisture for up to 2 months. Onions do not store well in the refrigerator.

Always wash thoroughly. For example, green onions are difficult to clean and that may help to explain part of the reason for the outbreak of hepatitis A in a Pennsylvania restaurant. When you are ready to use the onions, culinary experts suggest that the neck end should be removed first to reduce eye tearing. Experts feel that most of the smelly sulphur compounds are located closer to the root end. Once the bulb is cut, wrap, refrigerate, and use within 4 days. Onions are an easy addition to family meals that need some extra flavor. If desired, increase the amount in recipes, salads, and sandwiches. For those on low carbohydrate diets, sautéing onions slowly over low to medium heat will perk up many bland dishes.

Everyone has their own favorite type of onion, but cooks will tell you that some recipes require the dryness of white onions, will other cold salads and relishes require a different kind of onion. Sweeter onions are known as the Vidalia, Maui, Walla Walla, or Rio Sweet onion. For casseroles, soups, and sautéing, yellow onions work best in most recipes. Reserve white boiling onions for pickling and stews. Onions can add some flavor, nutrition, and fiber to meals, but they are not rich in many key nutrients. 

According to folklore, ancient Egyptians thought that onions signified eternity which is why the bulbs were buried along with the Pharaohs. Today, nutrition scientists have learned that the vegetable, known as Allium cepa, is rich in nutrients that are health-promoting. There are two main classes of onion: dry onions, which have dry papery skin and juicy flesh, and young green onions often called scallions in many areas of the country. And, for those who liked to garden, the onion family of vegetables is related to the lily.
 
Onions are filled with phytonutrients. Every onion added to a salad, casserole, or sandwich is filled with the flavonoid quercetin, which has been shown to possibly help protect against some cancers, heart disease, and stroke. Colorful onions, like red and yellow onions, are richer in this substance called quercetin. In addition, onions, just like garlic, contain the phytonutrient called allium. The strong aroma of onions is due to the sulphur content. As far as nutrition, onions have a small amount of potassium, folate, and vitamin C but they, like many vegetables, do provide some fiber.
 
Select the Best
 
When you are in the produce section, look for onions that are heavy for their size, firm all over, free of soft spots, and covered with dry, papery skin. Avoid any bulbs that are sprouting. When home, store in a cool, dry, dark, location that is away from heat and moisture for up to 2 months. Onions do not store well in the refrigerator.
 
Always wash thoroughly. For example, green onions are difficult to clean and that may help to explain part of the reason for the outbreak of hepatitis A in a Pennsylvania restaurant. When you are ready to use the onions, culinary experts suggest that the neck end should be removed first to reduce eye tearing. Experts feel that most of the smelly sulphur compounds are located closer to the root end. Once the bulb is cut, wrap, refrigerate, and use within 4 days. Onions are an easy addition to family meals that need some extra flavor. If desired, increase the amount in recipes, salads, and sandwiches. For those on low carbohydrate diets, sautéing onions slowly over low to medium heat will perk up many bland dishes.
 
Everyone has their own favorite type of onion, but cooks will tell you that some recipes require the dryness of white onions, will other cold salads and relishes require a different kind of onion. Sweeter onions are known as the Vidalia, Maui, Walla Walla, or Rio Sweet onion. For casseroles, soups, and sautéing, yellow onions work best in most recipes. Reserve white boiling onions for pickling and stews. Onions can add some flavor, nutrition, and fiber to meals, but they are not rich in many key nutrients.&nbsp;

Onions are filled with phytonutrients. Today, nutrition scientists have learned that onions are rich in nutrients that are health-promoting. 

How to choose the best onions

To Increase your Power of Focus: Know What You Want In Life

If you don’t know what you want out of Life, Life will have no way of knowing what to give to you. The first step toward harnessing the power of focus is to sit down with a pen and a notebook and write down your desires, goals, aspirations, and life purpose. It’s important to release any judgment while you’re doing this task as to what you think is “possible”. Impossibility thoughts are just programmed beliefs that stem from witnessing the actions of those who have gone before you. You’re not here to replicate someone else’s life, you’re here to create your own. The first step on your new path is making a solid and powerful decision about who you are and where you’re going.

To Increase your Power of Focus: Look Where You’re Going, Instead of Where You Are

What you focus on expands into the creation of your future experience. Every second you spend griping or complaining, doubting or worrying about your situation, is valuable time you are using to actively create more of the same dread for yourself. If you can use the goals you made in the above step to spend a few minutes each day visualizing where you are going instead of where you are, Life will begin to mold itself around your new vision. Nothing will change on the outside until your focus changes on the inside.

To Increase your Power of Focus: Turn Off The Television

It’s impossible to maintain a creative focus in the midst of external distraction. Television, the internet, the telephone, video games, and your iPhone all have the ability to steal your attention away from your power of focus. I witness this every day at the gym when I find myself distracted by the TVs on the treadmill. I turn my TV off, only to have my attention diverted to the TV in the row ahead of me! There are a place and time to enjoy all of these activities, but just make sure to distance yourself from them during any activity that requires your focus.

To Increase your Power of Focus: Only Take Inspired Action

In nature, everything unfolds according to the law of least effort. The Universe is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to lead you to your goals in an easy, effortless manner. Your life will become less scattered when you choose only to act upon your inner guidance, as it always leads you to joyful, inspired action. Ditching all activity that feels frantic or chaotic will also create more time for you to visualize. When the Universe conspires, you will feel inspired – into the easiest, most effortless path.

To Increase your Power of Focus: Practice Present Moment Awareness

The largest enemy of focused concentration is the ever-drifting mind. You lose the ability to accomplish anything in alignment with your full potential if your mind is off thinking about something other than the task at hand. Meditation can help you practice the power of focus by increasing your ability to distance yourself from your thoughts. As you distance yourself from your thoughts you activate your power of focus by increasing your ability to consciously choose what to think about.

I’d like to reassure you that you don’t need soda to activate your focus and clarity. You’ll be reminded that if you can master the power of focus, you can master the art of Life.

To Increase your Power of Focus: Know What You Want In Life
 
If you don’t know what you want out of Life, Life will have no way of knowing what to give to you. The first step toward harnessing the power of focus is to sit down with a pen and a notebook and write down your desires, goals, aspirations, and life purpose. It’s important to release any judgment while you’re doing this task as to what you think is “possible”. Impossibility thoughts are just programmed beliefs that stem from witnessing the actions of those who have gone before you. You’re not here to replicate someone else’s life, you’re here to create your own. The first step on your new path is making a solid and powerful decision about who you are and where you’re going.
 
To Increase your Power of Focus: Look Where You’re Going, Instead of Where You Are
 
What you focus on expands into the creation of your future experience. Every second you spend griping or complaining, doubting or worrying about your situation, is valuable time you are using to actively create more of the same dread for yourself. If you can use the goals you made in the above step to spend a few minutes each day visualizing where you are going instead of where you are, Life will begin to mold itself around your new vision. Nothing will change on the outside until your focus changes on the inside.
 
To Increase your Power of Focus: Turn Off The Television
 
It’s impossible to maintain a creative focus in the midst of external distraction. Television, the internet, the telephone, video games, and your iPhone all have the ability to steal your attention away from your power of focus. I witness this every day at the gym when I find myself distracted by the TVs on the treadmill. I turn my TV off, only to have my attention diverted to the TV in the row ahead of me! There are a place and time to enjoy all of these activities, but just make sure to distance yourself from them during any activity that requires your focus.
 
To Increase your Power of Focus: Only Take Inspired Action
 
In nature, everything unfolds according to the law of least effort. The Universe is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to lead you to your goals in an easy, effortless manner. Your life will become less scattered when you choose only to act upon your inner guidance, as it always leads you to joyful, inspired action. Ditching all activity that feels frantic or chaotic will also create more time for you to visualize. When the Universe conspires, you will feel inspired – into the easiest, most effortless path.
 
To Increase your Power of Focus: Practice Present Moment Awareness
 
The largest enemy of focused concentration is the ever-drifting mind. You lose the ability to accomplish anything in alignment with your full potential if your mind is off thinking about something other than the task at hand. Meditation can help you practice the power of focus by increasing your ability to distance yourself from your thoughts. As you distance yourself from your thoughts you activate your power of focus by increasing your ability to consciously choose what to think about.
 
I’d like to reassure you that you don’t need soda to activate your focus and clarity. You’ll be reminded that if you can master the power of focus, you can master the art of Life.

You don’t need soda to activate your focus and clarity. You’ll be reminded that if you can master the power of focus, you can master the art of Life.

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