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A Birthday Cake

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This cake was made for my nephew’s first birthday.

It is acceptable for babies and pleasing for adults’ palettes as well. macaroon

A sponge cake is one of the healthiest cakes to make, given that it’s just flour, eggs, and sugar. Be sure to use unbleached flour. The reason being is that flours are bleached with multiple chemicals such as Chlorine Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Chlorine, Calcium Peroxide, Azodicarbonamide and Benzoyl Peroxide. This not only strips the flour of all its nutrients, but it also creates a byproduct called alloxan. Why is alloxan harmful? It is used to produce diabetes in lab animals (rat and mice) so scientists can study diabetes treatments.

I also recommend using Eggland’s best eggs for a little less saturated fat percentage. For frosting I used a whipped cream frosting that is just slightly sweetened with powdered sugar. The center is filled with strawberries and blueberries for added sweetness, fiber, anti-oxidant, and other vitamins.

It is a perfect dessert after a big birthday dinner that won’t make you wish you hadn’t taken that last bite. IMG_7559_2IMG_7561_2

Persimmon and Blackberry mini Tartlets

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Fruit tarts are aesthetically pleasing, a little sweet and tart for a balanced palate, and will leave you room for just one more bite.

A few key points to keep a tart lighter. One, is to make your crust thinner. Second, while it is perfectly acceptable to use full fat milk for a rich and creamy pastry cream, it is still okay to use reduced fat milk for a similar texture. Lastly, using fruits as toppings will not only make your tart lighter, but will add some healthy benefits as well!

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On today’s menu, I’ve chosen persimmon, a fruit from East Asia. Persimmons are not only rich in fiber, anti-oxidant, and vitamin C, but also contains a healthy dose of minerals like potassium, manganese, copper, and phosphorus. It’s crunchy texture and slightly sweet taste makes a perfect pair for a custard filled shell.

The second fruit on the menu is blackberries. Similarly to persimmons, it is also rich in fiber, anti-oxidant and vitamin C. The astringent tannins in blackberries also helps with oral hygiene and promotes a good digestive health.

Daily Cleanse

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We all have heard of the term detox or cleanse, which is used to rid of the body of the “toxins” that has gathered overtime. There are many teas, formulas, and juices marketed for that purpose. It isn’t to say that those products aren’t useful, but why not explore something that is right at your fingertips!

Maintaining a proper sleeping schedule is crucial for your body. Between the hours of 11pm-3am, that is when your body is at its optimal stage for recovery and getting rid of toxins. After a night of hard work with no nourishment of any kind, your body (composed with more than 50% water) is very dehydrated.

My daily regime is to drink one glass of warm or lukewarm water first thing in the morning. Water will not only rehydrate your body, it will also aid in clearing your digestive tract, awaken your metabolism, improve brain functionality, and flush out the toxins from the night before.

So drink up!