Brandy is an alcoholic beverage that is produced from grapes of a special kind, with special technology. The grapes must be the white variety. Most often, the production of cognac used variety is Ugni Blanc. It Matures in October, so the cognac is ready to use only in late autumn.

Properties cognac

Thanks to the healing properties of brandy, if you drink it in moderate doses, is beneficial effects on the human body when any diseases. Under the action of tannin and tanning substances, vitamin C enhances its properties and contributes to a more active secretion of gastric juice. So the body is strengthened and blood vessels dilate, which is not true of a cook or any other alcoholic beverage. They, in turn, on the contrary destroys the blood vessels. In order to enhance the sweating you want to add a little brandy in the tea.

Positive properties is even the smell of brandy, so if you inhale it, you can cure many ailments. The second name of cognac the “elixir of health”. Its healing properties were discovered long ago. There is an old recipe that cures headaches, bruises, sprains, rheumatism and even cancer. It is extremely simple: salt, previously dried, pour in a jar of brandy, then, after the contents will rise to the tube, shake, and take a few drops. Warming properties of the brandy significantly help for colds. You need to drink only one drink and good sweat.

There is a Greek myth about how the goat Amalfeya fed her milk of Zeus. Since ancient times was known about the use of this product.

Properties of goat milk

In goat's milk has no casein, a protein found in cow's milk. He prevents good absorption, and it is excreted from the body very slowly. This milk is recommended to use those who have allergic reaction to cow's milk

The composition of goat's milk much better than cow's. It weight antioxidants contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper and other minerals. As for vitamins, they are less in goats milk. It contains vitamin C,A,B1,B2

Under the influence of various factors, the composition of goat milk varies. It depends on how the animal is well fed, how many goat years what it breeds.

The benefits of goat milk

That goat's milk is good, people knew for a long time. At the resorts of Switzerland them a few centuries ago, effectively treat anemia, rickets and tuberculosis. What affects the strength of this milk? Of course, its composition.

As the milk of the goat is very useful, it is recommended to use for people at any age. It is simply irreplaceable when marked gastric diseases, bone contains few minerals, but there are also certain problems with vision.

Goat milk contains much more potassium than in cow. It helps the proper functioning of the entire cardiovascular system.

If the child suffers from rickets, it is recommended to drink it with goat's milk.

The albumin contained in milk goats forms of fat flakes, which are better absorbed in this form. Therefore, the apparent caloric value of milk is well absorbed, and no sediment is formed.

Lactose in goat milk is small, which is very important for those who suffer from intolerance to this substance. After drinking goat's milk diarrhea excluded.

The use of goat's milk

It is widely used goat's milk in cooking. From it are made of different cheeses, wholesome yogurt, tasty yogurt, and sour. From a mixture of cow's milk and goat's manufactured the famous Swiss cheeses, known for their quality and excellent taste.

Actively used this product in cosmetics. It is added to creams, scrubs, cleansing masks, lotions and other means. This natural ingredient helps to repair skin. The effect is enhanced if the tool has other useful herbal extracts. There are many masks which you can prepare yourself, where goat's milk is one of the components.

Goat's milk softens fine skin. The hair becomes unusually tender and soft, if they are to rinse this product. That's why goat's milk is often added to shampoos.

Harm of goat milk

But such a useful product, oddly enough, there is some damage. Some people absolutely can not tolerate goat's milk. Although those who do not accept the cow's milk, ten times more. If you drink milk goats in the cold, then there is a high probability of Contracting a nasty sore throat. But the same thing can be said about cow's milk.Best to drink milk at room temperature or hot.

Goat's milk can lead to constipation. Therefore, it is not necessary to drink it in too large quantities.

In no case should not drink this milk product either directly before or immediately after a person has eaten. What is the reason? Under the influence of such milk gastric juice begins weaker effect. Food digestion begins much worse, which creates digestive extra load.

Maple syrup is a syrup derived from the SAP of the maple tree. For this purpose the sugar, red or black maple.

For the most part it manufactures Canada. The cult of maple in this country visible to the naked eye — a leaf of this tree is part of the national flag.

Collect the juice begins almost immediately with the onset of spring, during the so-called wailing of plants. After the required amount of juice has been collected, it is thickened, with the result that it turns out the syrup. The sugar in this process is not used. In order to obtain 1 liter of syrup, you need to collect at least 40 litres of juice.

Initially, to make it of steel in North America, and then this method spread to European countries. Now the vast majority of this fluid is made in Quebec which is in Canada.

Properties of maple syrup

Conventionally, the liquid is divided into two types American and canadian syrup. The difference lies in their transparency and density. In Canada, for the production of syrup followed carefully: there is a state Commission that oversees the purity and authenticity.

Called hibiscus of the mallow Sudan, but its correct Botanical name sounds like a hibiscus or kenaf. It is a beautiful ornamental plant that is used in many countries of Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.

Hibiscus exists in the form of herbaceous plants, shrubs or small trees. Hibiscus draws attention for its beautiful flowers, which are used in cooking, in cosmetics appreciated also leaves and seeds.

Properties of hibiscus

Hibiscus is a particularly valuable source of natural vitamin C, calcium, other vitamins and minerals. Perfectly strengthen the immune system due to the polysaccharides contained in it. Hibiscus speeds up metabolism. In African folk medicine is attributed to patients as an antibacterial and diuretic action, thus preventing stagnation of water in the body. The hibiscus flower lowers blood pressure. He is also known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties.