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By Tammy George 13   June   2018 Healthy Lifestyle Fish oil has been one of the most popular health supplements for decades- the world fish oil market is worth $1.7 billion dollars in 2018. The claimed health benefits of taking fish oil are  due to Omega-3 fatty acids  and include: Relief from arthritis Reduction in lupus symptoms Help with depression and ADHD A reduction of risk factors associated with heart disease Improved eye health Supporting foetal brain development Help with asthma symptoms Better skin and hair health But is fish oil really the wonder supplement? It’s been thoroughly studied - some studies show health benefits while other recent studies cast doubts on some (particularly the claimed reduction in heart disease and stroke). There are also some side effects of fish oil to beware of. In this guide, we’ll take a thorough look at the pros and cons of taking a fish oil supplement to help you decide if it’s worth it for you.   What is Fish Oil

Lemons are acidic to the taste, but are alkaline-forming in the body. In fact they are one of the most alkaline-forming foods; this makes them great for balancing a highly acidic condition in the body. Lemons are a favorite all over the world and an essential food in kitchens everywhere. “We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons.” –Alfred E. Newman 16 Health Benefits of Lemons: 1. Lemons are alkalizing for the body: Lemons are acidic to begin with but they are alkaline-forming on body fluids helping to restore balance to the body’s pH. 2. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that work against infections like the flu and colds. 3. Your liver loves lemons: “The lemon is a wonderful stimulant to the liver and is a dissolvent of uric acid and other poisons, liquefies the bile,” says Jethro Kloss in his book Back to Eden. Fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of water in the mor

Equipment: mini muffin tin mini muffin liners candy thermometer For the turtles: ¾ cup/108g smoked almonds, coarsely chopped ¾ cup/150g brown sugar ¼ cup/60ml heavy cream OR soy creamer, room temperature ½ cup/113g butter OR vegan butter, (such as earth balance), room temperature ½ tablespoon/7ml water 4 ounces/113g dark chocolate Instructions Fill 12 mini muffin tins with mini muffin liners. Split up the almonds between the 12 muffin tins, placing them in the bottom of the liners. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the brown sugar, soy cream, vegan butter, and water. Stir over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth, and the sugar has melted. Stop stirring and allow the mixture to come to a boil. (keep on medium low heat unless the mixture is not boiling within a few minutes.) Without stirring, allow the mixture to bubble and cook until a candy thermometer registers 250F/121C, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let the mixture cool for 30 seconds. Carefully spoon the carame

Ingredients 1 pound/450g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 can (14-1/2 ounces/412g) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained 1 medium onion, cut into thin strips 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons/30ml canola oil 2 teaspoons/10ml chili powder 2 teaspoons/10ml ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon/2ml salt 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed Directions 1.   In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the chicken, tomatoes, onion and peppers. Combine the oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Drizzle over chicken mixture; toss to coat. 2.   Bake, uncovered, at 400F/200C for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Spoon onto tortillas; fold or roll tortillas as desired. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com  | 954-367-YADA (9232) 561-285-7466 www.yadachef.co

  We were serving this with turkey ham and had to do a version for a couple of vegetarians. We chose to use left over polenta as the base and some baby bellas for the umami and texture. Piperade is a gourmet accompaniment of Basque origin that is usually served with meat and fish. The name comes from biper (Basque chili). There is also a piperade béarnaise. T he sauce is prepared in a casserole. These may vary but the spice must not. Green pepper, red pepper (in the French Basque Country, it is generally Espelette pepper), onion and tomato. Piperade can also be prepared as a main dish by adding  an that egg "poaches" and coagulates. The colors reflect the coincidence of colors of Ikurriña (Basque flag): red, green and white. Piperade is commonly consumed with Bayonne ham or feta cheese and red wine, such as Buzet, Madiran, Irouléguy or a similar wine from this region. Piperade Serves 4 1 tablespoon/15ml Olive Oil ½ cup/118ml  sliced yellow onion ½ c