Es un asunto que nos preocupa, la falta de espacio de parqueo para nuestros clientes de la feria. Con los trabajos constantes en la calle, y el nuevo puesto de salud tenemos menos espacio que nunca. No nos permiten parquear adentro de la cancha por el mal estado del superficie, ya que esta cancha es para el uso de los jóvenes de la zona. Hemos contratado otra persona para ayudar a Raul cuidar los carros, y los carros de los productores ahora se van a parquear arriba por el cementerio para dejar mas campo libre en frente de la feria. Esperemos que este va ayudar un poco el situación del los carros. Recuerden también que estamos pidiendo mas verduras para que pueden venir a las 9, evitando un poco la presa y todavía encontrar un buen variedad de productos.
Parking for the Market is a constant concern of ours, with the recent roadworks and the opening of a new clinic in front there are fewer spaces than before. We are not allowed to park cars on the cement pitch because the surface is already damaged and they do not want it to deteriorate even more, so
we have hired another person to help Raul keep an eye on the cars and the sellers will now all park up by the cemetery and thus leave more space in front of the market for our customers.
We hope this will alleviate the situation. Do remember that we are ordering more vegetables and you can avoid the 8am rush by arriving a little later and still get a good variety of products.
jueves, 2 de agosto de 2012
Finca de Martin
Visitamos la finca de Martin en Valle los Santos, quien nos vende las fresas en la feria. Fue impresionante el trabajo que realiza el y su familia para mantener un producción constante de fresas orgánicas para las ferias que el visita. Y siempre son frescas y deliciosas
jueves, 7 de junio de 2012
Okre's benefits
Our today's special at Buena Tierra Cafe:
"Squash & Green Bean Soup, Okre, Zuquini and Carrot Curry w/Virgin Coconut Oil and Organic Tamari, Organic Brown Rice and Mixed Salad"
A delicious combination of flavors that benefits our organism!
(Now Okre is available at our organic market!!)
When cut, okra releases a sticky substance with thickening properties, useful for soups and stews.
1. The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize blood sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.
2. Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver.
3. Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic. Okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body. Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most unlike the OTC drugs.
4. Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.
5. Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.
6. Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.
7. Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel.
8. In India, okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements.
To retain most of okra's nutrients and self-digesting enzymes, it should be cooked as little as possible, e.g. with low heat or lightly steamed. Some eat it raw.
Specific Ailments
Acid Reflux and Constipation
A person, suffering from constipation for the past 20 years and recently from acid reflux, started eating 6 pieces of Okra. Since then, has not taken any other medication. Now, his blood sugar has dropped from 135 to 98 and his cholesterol and acid reflux are also under control.
Asthma
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. This anti-inflammatory activity may curtail the development of asthma symptoms. A large preliminary study has shown that young children with asthma experience significantly less wheezing if they eat a diet high in fruits rich in vitamin C. 1/2 cup of cooked Okra contains over 13 mg of vitamin C.
Atherosclerosis
Diets high in insoluble fiber, such as those containing okra, are associated with protection against heart disease in both men and women.
Cancer
The insoluble fiber found in Okra helps to keep the intestinal tract healthy, decreasing the risk of some forms of cancer, especially colo-rectal cancer.
Capillary fragility
Eating plenty of flavonoid and vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables such as okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.
Cataracts
1/2 cup of cooked okra contains 460 IU of vitamin A. Some studies have reported that eating more foods rich in beta-carotene or vitamin A was associated with a lower risk of cataracts.
cholesterol
A study (JAMA July 23, 2003) showed that consuming a "dietary portfolio" of vegetarian foods lowered cholesterol nearly as well as the prescription drug lovastatin (Mevacor). The diet was rich in soluble fiber from oats, barley, psyllium, eggplant and okra. It used soy substitutes instead of meat and milk and included almonds and cholesterol-lowering margarine (such as Take Control) every day.
Depression and Lack of Energy
Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.
High homocysteine
A controlled trial showed that eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables containing folic acid, beta-carotene, and vitamin C effectively lowered homocysteine levels. Healthy people were assigned to either a diet containing a pound of fruits and vegetables per day, or to a diet containing 3 1/2 ounces (99g) of fruits and vegetables per day. After four weeks, those eating the higher amount of fruits and vegetables had an 11 percent lower homocysteine level compared to those eating the lower amount of fruits and vegetables. Okra is a storehouse of vitamins and folic acid.
"Squash & Green Bean Soup, Okre, Zuquini and Carrot Curry w/Virgin Coconut Oil and Organic Tamari, Organic Brown Rice and Mixed Salad"
A delicious combination of flavors that benefits our organism!
(Now Okre is available at our organic market!!)
okre
Other Names:
Okra, Okro, Ochro, Okoro, Quimgombo
(Cuba), Quingumbo, Ladies Fingers, Gombo, Kopi Arab, Kacang Bendi, Bhindi (S.
Asia), Bendi (Malaysia), Bamia, Bamya or Bamieh (middle east), Gumbo (Southern
USA), Quiabo, Quiabos (Portugal and Angola), okura (Japan), qiu kui (Taiwan)
History:
Okra traces its origin from what was known as Abyssinia (Ethiopia)
spreading right through to Eastern Mediterranea, India, Africa, North America,
South America and the Caribbean. Though long popular in the South, it is
becoming increasingly common and well known in Western Countries.
Description:
Okra is a tall-growing (3 to 6 feet or more in height),
warm-season, annual vegetable from the same family as hollyhock, rose of Sharon
and hibiscus. The immature pods are used for soups, canning and stews or as a
fried or boiled vegetable. The hibiscus like flowers and upright plant is very
pretty.When cut, okra releases a sticky substance with thickening properties, useful for soups and stews.
Parts Used:
Immature pods
Constituents:
Nutrition Information
For 1/2 cup sliced, cooked okra
|
For 1 cup raw okra
|
Calories 25
Dietary Fiber 2 grams Protein 1.52 grams Carbohydrates 5.76 grams Vitamin A 460 IU Vitamin C 13.04 mg Folic acid 36.5 micrograms Calcium 50.4 mg Iron 0.4 mg Potassium 256.6 mg Magnesium 46 mg |
Calories: 33
Fiber: 3.2g Total Fat: 0.1g Protein: 2.0g Carbohydrate: 7.6g Vitamin A 660 IU Vitamin C 21mg Folate 87.8mcg Magnesium 57mg |
Medicinal Applications
According to Sylvia W. Zook, Ph.D. (nutritionist) Okra has several
benefits.1. The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize blood sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract.
2. Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver.
3. Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk laxative qualities. The okra fiber absorbs water and ensures bulk in stools. This helps prevent and improve constipation. Unlike harsh wheat bran, which can irritate or injure the intestinal tract, okra's mucilage soothes, and okra facilitates elimination more comfortably by its slippery characteristic. Okra binds excess cholesterol and toxins (in bile acids). These, if not evacuated, will cause numerous health problems. Okra also assures easy passage out of waste from the body. Okra is completely non-toxic, non-habit forming, has no adverse side effects, is full of nutrients, and is economically within reach of most unlike the OTC drugs.
4. Okra fiber is excellent for feeding the good bacteria (probiotics). This contributes to the health of the intestinal tract.
5. Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.
6. Okra is used for healing ulcers and to keep joints limber. It helps to neutralize acids, being very alkaline, and provides a temporary protective coating for the digestive tract.
7. Okra treats lung inflammation, sore throat, and irritable bowel.
8. In India, okra has been used successfully in experimental blood plasma replacements.
To retain most of okra's nutrients and self-digesting enzymes, it should be cooked as little as possible, e.g. with low heat or lightly steamed. Some eat it raw.
Specific Ailments
Acid Reflux and Constipation
A person, suffering from constipation for the past 20 years and recently from acid reflux, started eating 6 pieces of Okra. Since then, has not taken any other medication. Now, his blood sugar has dropped from 135 to 98 and his cholesterol and acid reflux are also under control.
Asthma
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. This anti-inflammatory activity may curtail the development of asthma symptoms. A large preliminary study has shown that young children with asthma experience significantly less wheezing if they eat a diet high in fruits rich in vitamin C. 1/2 cup of cooked Okra contains over 13 mg of vitamin C.
Atherosclerosis
Diets high in insoluble fiber, such as those containing okra, are associated with protection against heart disease in both men and women.
Cancer
The insoluble fiber found in Okra helps to keep the intestinal tract healthy, decreasing the risk of some forms of cancer, especially colo-rectal cancer.
Capillary fragility
Eating plenty of flavonoid and vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables such as okra helps to support the structure of capillaries.
Cataracts
1/2 cup of cooked okra contains 460 IU of vitamin A. Some studies have reported that eating more foods rich in beta-carotene or vitamin A was associated with a lower risk of cataracts.
cholesterol
A study (JAMA July 23, 2003) showed that consuming a "dietary portfolio" of vegetarian foods lowered cholesterol nearly as well as the prescription drug lovastatin (Mevacor). The diet was rich in soluble fiber from oats, barley, psyllium, eggplant and okra. It used soy substitutes instead of meat and milk and included almonds and cholesterol-lowering margarine (such as Take Control) every day.
Depression and Lack of Energy
Okra is a supreme vegetable for those feeling weak, exhausted, and suffering from depression.
High homocysteine
A controlled trial showed that eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables containing folic acid, beta-carotene, and vitamin C effectively lowered homocysteine levels. Healthy people were assigned to either a diet containing a pound of fruits and vegetables per day, or to a diet containing 3 1/2 ounces (99g) of fruits and vegetables per day. After four weeks, those eating the higher amount of fruits and vegetables had an 11 percent lower homocysteine level compared to those eating the lower amount of fruits and vegetables. Okra is a storehouse of vitamins and folic acid.
Los beneficios del Okre
Nuestro Plato del día hoy en Cafetería Buena Tierra:
"Sopa de ayote y vainicas, Curry de okre, zuquini y zanahoria c/aceite virgen de coco y tamari orgánico, arroz integral orgánico y ensalada mixta"
Una deliciosa combinación de sabores que aporta además muchos beneficios a nuestro organismo!
(Ahora disponible en nuestra feria organica!!)
okre
La okra, llamada también gumbo, ñajù, bamie,
ají turco, calalú, quimbombó y gombo, es una planta anual que mide de medio a1
metro y medio de altura y es una especie que crece de forma silvestre en países
de clima cálido.
Su fruto tiene la
forma de un pequeño tubo o vaina verde
el cual tiene un sabor especial, algo parecido a la berenjena y el espárrago.
Además al cocinarse suelta una sustancia pegajosa que presenta propiedades para
espesar haciéndola muy apta para guisos y sopas.
Se cree que la okra
llegó por primera vez a América a través de Brasil cerca del año 1658, más
tarde llega a los Estados Unidos en especial en el estado de New Orleans donde
los esclavos africanos lo utilizaban en su dieta diaria.
En la actualidad es
muy cultivada en la India
y en muchas partes del Mediterráneo, se puede comer crudo, asado, marinado en
ensaladas o cocido. Combina muy bien con tomates, cebollas, maíz, pimentones y
berenjenas.
Los frutos de la
okra se deben seleccionar de color verde brillante, sin manchas, suaves, pero
no aguados, se pueden conservar en la nevera hasta por una semana y no se deben
lavar sino hasta el momento de usarlos.
Para saber si están frescos, se recomienda oprimir la uña contra la
cáscara de la vaina, si no la atraviesa con facilidad está demasiado duro para
comerse.
Propiedades nutricionales de la okra
Además de ser una
hortaliza muy sabrosa, la okra posee grandes propiedades nutritivas, ya que es
rica en fibra, vitamina B6, ácido fólico, vitamina C y A.
Una servida de
aproximadamente de 10 a 11 vainas que
pesen cerca de100 gramos, proporcionan sólo 36 calorías y una gran fuente de
vitamina C y A, 2.0 gramos de
proteína,7.6 gramos de carbohidratos, casi 0 grasa (0.1 gramo) y3.2 gramos de
fibra. También es una buena fuente de magnesio y sodio.
Propiedades curativas de la okra
La okra contiene
dos tipos de fibra. La soluble y la insoluble la cuales son beneficiosas para
la salud.
La fibra soluble
disminuye el colesterol
malo o LDL y ayuda a estabilizar el azúcar en la sangre debido al efecto de la
fibra en el intestino ayudando así a las personas que sufren de diabetes.
Por otra parte, la
fibra insoluble ayuda a prevenir el estreñimiento
trabajando de una forma muy similar a las semillas de linaza y al psyllium.
En los casos de
dolencias gástricas y de garganta, se recomienda tomar tibio el líquido donde
hirvió la okra e incluso hacer gárgaras con él.
La okra, al
contener magnesio (media taza cocida tiene más o menos 46 miligramos), ayuda a
evitar las enfermedades cardíacas y,
además, combate el síndrome de fatiga crónica y reduce la presión arterial.
La okra ayuda
incluso, según estudios, a prevenir algunos tipos de cánceres como el del colon
al ser rico en fibras, vitamina C y al poseer glutatión; sustancia antioxidante
que aleja los carcinógenos de las células al eliminarlos mediante la orina.
viernes, 10 de febrero de 2012
Busy market
We thank you all for your patience this week, it was a very busy market, and it seems we have more new customers coming each time. The traffic outside at 8 am is terrible and I know the wait to pay is a long and frustrating. We are ordering more produce and even at 9am there was a good selection of vegetables still. I will up the order again and recommend that if you can come later you will be able to avoid the rush and hopefully have a more pleasant market experience!
New products this week: There was a new cheese stand selling delicious Turrialba cheese from Finca la Nueva Esperanza and fresh fish from Balza Verde Fish Market. We now have pineapples and organic chocolate tubes again and next week we hope to have watermelon.
Les damos gracias por su paciencia esta semana, había mucha gente en la feria y sabemos que la espera para pagar era larga y no muy agradable. El transito afuera al las 8am es terrible, mas como todas las escuelas ya entraron. Estamos pidiendo mas cantidad de verduras y hasta las 9am todavía había una buena selección de productos. Vamos a pedir aun mas esta semana, entonces recomiendo si puede venga mas tarde para evitar las presas al las 8, y poder disfrutar un poco mas de la feria.
Nuevos productos esta semana: hay un nuevo puesto con queso Turrialba de la finca Nueva Esperanza, y pescado resco de Balza Verde Fish market. Tambien tenemos pina y chocolate organico otra vez, y esperamos poder ofrecer sandia esta semana.
lunes, 23 de enero de 2012
New products
We are happy to have so many new customers join us at the market, and see our regular customers back after the Holidays. Thanks to all of you our market is flourishing and we are able to have new products on offer. Laurel, our edamame supplier, has been selling edamame at a reduced rate c2500 per bag, we hope she will be selling again this week. Martin (fresas) has frozen fruit pulp ideal for putting in the blender and making juices, as well as delicious petit pois. Jasona has a wide variety of dried fruit and leathers, as well as organic seeds, like alfalfa and linseed.
We will have a Buena Tierra table with multigrain sourdough bread from Backlands c3,000, mini ciabattas whole wheat with seeds, or rye, c650 each and bottled pure organic mango juice at c2800 for 750 ml
Remember the market is from 8am til 11 am every Wednesday. See you then!
Estamos contentos a ver tanta gente nueva y nuestras clientes fieles de vuelta despues de los vacaciones. Gracias a ustedes nuestra feria va creciendo y podemos traer nuevos productos.
Nuestra proveedor de edamame los tiene en oferta a c2500 por bolsa, Martin (fresas) ofrece petit pois y pulp de fruta congelada ideal para hacer batidos. Jasona tiene semillas organicas como linaza y alfalfa, y un gran seleccion de frutas y verduras deshidratadas.
Vamos a tener una mesa Buena Tierra con pan multigrano de Backlands c3000, y mini ciabatta en c650, y jugo de mango organico por c2800 x750ml
Recuerdan la feria es de 8 a 11am todos los miercoles. Nos vemos!
domingo, 4 de diciembre de 2011
December markets
There will be a market for the next 3 wednesdays in December. The last market before Christmas will be the 22nd December. We will then do a market on the 11th Jan and another on the 25th Jan and resume our normal weekly markets in February.
Vamos a tener feria los próximos 3 miércoles en diciembre. La ultima feria antes de navidad sera el 22 diciembre. En enero las fechas de la feria serian 11 y 25, y luego en febrero volvemos a hacer feria todos los miércoles.
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