Food and Recipes while under Coronavirus quarantine #8

[IceIce9]

I read that report earlier this morning and the one posted below, as well. When I was diagnosed with hyponatremia (low sodium) several years ago, I cut out caffeine completely as it is dehydrating. Anyone who consumes energy drinks with huge amounts of caffeine also needs to consume plenty of water or electrolyte beverages to stay hydrated. I don't drink coffee at al any more, and only drink decaffeinated or herbal teas.

Family says popular energy drink played role in cheerleader's fatal heart condition

The family’s attorney said that Larissa Nicole Rodriguez had no pre-existing heart problems and that “the only thing she had in her system was caffeine.”

www.nbcnews.com

I have personally been on an emergency rescue for a person who drank 4 cans of Red Bull energy drink in a row. It was a 17 year old who had been sitting in the hot sun at a sporting event (F1 race) drinking only Red Bull and no water.

So I can vouch for that….

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

That sounds like it'd be delicious. @BetteDavisEyes, can I use canned Great Northern beans? Ham diced in small pieces?​

I like jars of Randall Great Northern Beans, but any brand is fine. I use the ham that is left on the bone after simmering for a few hours. This provides the best flavored ham broth. If you don't have a ham bone, you can use ham hocks for ham flavored broth. If I make the soup without a ham bone, I brown a ham steak in the cast iron skilled then cut it into bite size chunks. I use chicken stock when I don't have ham broth.

 

[snooptroop88]

I read that report earlier this morning and the one posted below, as well. When I was diagnosed with hyponatremia (low sodium) several years ago, I cut out caffeine completely as it is dehydrating. Anyone who consumes energy drinks with huge amounts of caffeine also needs to consume plenty of water or electrolyte beverages to stay hydrated. I don't drink coffee at al any more, and only drink decaffeinated or herbal teas.

Family says popular energy drink played role in cheerleader's fatal heart condition

The family’s attorney said that Larissa Nicole Rodriguez had no pre-existing heart problems and that “the only thing she had in her system was caffeine.”

www.nbcnews.com

RE: fiddleheads (I never heard of these?) Sometimes called fiddlehead ferns, they are a green vegetable with a mild onion flavor. I've had them a couple of times in upscale restaurants as they are pricey. Similar in flavor to spring (green) onions.

Fiddlehead Ferns: Identifying, Harvesting and Cooking

Fiddlehead ferns are one of the greatest wild foods out there, but there's a ton of misinformation online about them. Learn how to identify the species you can eat, how to harvest sustainably, and the best practices for cooking, enjoying, and serving to others.

foragerchef.com

Fiddleheads, I've always wanted to try these!!

This is on the "I can never get them" list, LOL. Along with green tomatoes (lately). Very grateful for the info on taste of the fiddleheads. I'd love to get my hands on a few fiddleheads. And ramps, too, nevah, can't get em. And daikon radish. I can't even get miso lately, but that I can order online. Can't get dandelion greens. I have on occasion been able to get fresh mint, though, and that's incredibly good stuff. Was able to make some Vietnamese style spring rolls recently and wished I'd had the mint.

And can FINALLY get edible flowers. Walmart has them. And (not meaning to stir up controversy here!) that "As Ever" brand is carrying a blend. That's pretty cool, thanks to these carriers getting the edible flowers, I can finally obtain them. That's a yay right there, lol.

I need to do another cake, actually. The edible flowers is reminding me of cake. My baking's much improved, I hope I get to do another cake.

 

[iamshadow21]

Fiddleheads, I've always wanted to try these!!

This is on the "I can never get them" list, LOL. Along with green tomatoes (lately). Very grateful for the info on taste of the fiddleheads. I'd love to get my hands on a few fiddleheads. And ramps, too, nevah, can't get em. And daikon radish. I can't even get miso lately, but that I can order online. Can't get dandelion greens. I have on occasion been able to get fresh mint, though, and that's incredibly good stuff. Was able to make some Vietnamese style spring rolls recently and wished I'd had the mint.

And can FINALLY get edible flowers. Walmart has them. And (not meaning to stir up controversy here!) that "As Ever" brand is carrying a blend. That's pretty cool, thanks to these carriers getting the edible flowers, I can finally obtain them. That's a yay right there, lol.

I need to do another cake, actually. The edible flowers is reminding me of cake. My baking's much improved, I hope I get to do another cake.

From a gardener - you can have all the fresh mint you could ever want, if you plant some. Just don't plant it in the ground, or that's all you'll ever grow there, forever. Use a nice pot instead, on a paver or on a dish so the roots can't access the ground underneath.

 

[Curious Me]

I read that report earlier this morning and the one posted below, as well. When I was diagnosed with hyponatremia (low sodium) several years ago, I cut out caffeine completely as it is dehydrating....snipped to reply

Thank You for sharing how to go about making the Bean Ham Soup, @BetteDavisEyes. I'll probably use half chicken broth along with the ham broth then. I have to worry about too much sodium, mainly because I use inhalers for my lung condition and live in a dry climate. I wake up with terrible dry mouth, and keeping water by my bed doesn't seem to help as much as a hard candy or sugary tea. For me, it helps retain some of that moisture in my mouth.

Then, I ran across an article about this study finding that a small amount of coffee is no more dehydrating than water, though four cups surely would be. Milk is the most hydrating.

I'm going to take the time to copy and paste the index in the study here, but the articles written about the study are very informative.​

This article has the chart:

Scientists Ranked the Most Hydrating Drinks and Water Didn't Win

Milk is more hydrating than water. Here's why.

www.zmescience.com

Milk is a better drink for hydration than water, study finds

Milk was found to be even more hydrating than plain water because it contains the sugar lactose, some protein and some fat.

www.cbsnews.com

Milk as an effective post-exercise rehydration drink - PubMed

The effectiveness of low-fat milk, alone and with an additional 20 mmol/l NaCl, at restoring fluid balance after exercise-induced hypohydration was compared to a sports drink and water. After losing 1.8 (sd 0.1) % of their body mass during intermittent exercise in a warm environment, eleven...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Curious Me]

My sister gave up coffee too. Teas are certainly an alternative that's enjoyable. Now, I'm wondering if my coffee with milk & sugar is an okay choice, seeing as milk is hydrating. I'm trying to gain back 20 lbs. I lost, but I've always liked whole milk in my coffee, and managed to make it past age 70. I've read there are benefits to coffee somehow warding off diabetes. This article seems to explain that.​

Is Coffee With Milk Healthy?

The health of your coffee depends on more than just the milk. Explore nutritional changes, hidden sugars, and how to tailor your daily brew.

biologyinsights.com

The primary health benefits of coffee are attributed to its high content of polyphenols, particularly chlorogenic acids. These plant-based compounds function as antioxidants and possess anti-inflammatory properties. They are thought to contribute to a lower risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and may also play a role in modulating glucose metabolism.

Coffee is one of the largest sources of dietary polyphenols, making the pure brew a significant source of these protective phytochemicals. The beverage also contains other compounds.... ​