Milk in Nepal and India: the difference!

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 I have observed that whenever milk ferments when I am in India, the paneer or cottage cheese does not come out easily. Even if I boil it and add lime juice to it, the cheese formed is quite little and more powdery than cheesy.  But when the same happens in Nepal, the cheese formation is immediate, dense and cheesy. I do not have to do more efforts to get cottage cheese out of the milk in Nepal. What is the reason? I checked internet and found some factors that can affect the quality and amount of cheese  1. Freedom from pathogenic bacteria - Good cheese forms of milk is free from pathogenic bacteria. Differences between Nepali vs Indian panipuri  2. Different milk quality with different amounts of fats and proteins  3. Ultra-pasteurization can destroy vital enzymes and bacteria that are required for cheese formation  4. If temperature of milk is less when it ferments, cheese formation will be less.  5. If milk is rancid, it means it's fats are also br...
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Black pepper and its benefits for hypertension in adults! Know how to make a black pepper tea?

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 The normal adult blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. But when these values are elevated above 140 and 90 mm Hg persistently, it is hypertension of high blood pressure. Medicines are important to be started after medical consultation. The doctor will advise lifestyle changes and ways to control stress and anger. These usually help but one can also resort to some home remedies to put a check on the elevated levels of blood pressure. Black pepper tea is claimed to be effective in this condition.

STUDIES ON THE ROLE OF BLACK PEPPER IN HYPERTENSION

Lowering the salt intake is essential in hypertension. A 2010 study published in a journal from Slovakia revealed that in a rat model, piperine of black pepper (Piper guineense) helped to decrease the high blood pressure induced with chronic NO synthesis inhibition. Its essential oil has antioxidant properties and inhibits key enzymes that cause blood pressure. It is a good source of potassium and this could dilute the ill-effects of sodium on the arterial pressure.
Black pepper [Source: Sultan Spice]

There are some claims of an increase in immunity and anti-inflammation but these claims are not proven scientifically. Besides, it has a pungent flavor that many people find delicious and pleasing. Thus it is a superfood and can be used for this purpose under medical advice.

BLACK PEPPER AND FOOD

Thus one can use black pepper for patients of high blood pressure. You can sprinkle it on salads, soups, other food items and also use its powder in making of meals. It has an all-round good effect on the body but excesses should be avoided.

Black pepper on salad [Source: Kraft]

Besides, black pepper could be added to hot tea and consumed for that lightening effect on the arterial pressure. But one wonders on how to prepare black pepper tea. Scroll down for that great recipe for this wonder drink!

BLACK PEPPER TEA RECIPE

In order to make black pepper tea, you will need the following ingredients: Black pepper 1 tsp, grated ginger (0.5 inch), tea leaves powdered (1 tsp), and milk (whole, half-skimmed or full-skimmed 1 cup). That’s all.

Ginger black pepper tea [Source: Truweight]

To prepare the tea, take a vessel and add water into it. Add ginger and bring it to a boil. To this, add the tea leaves and let them infuse into the water with boiling. Add milk. Leave it to steep for some time. To this, add the black pepper and if you need sugar. Serve it hot. One can also add cinnamon and cardamom if one desires. The piperine is the active chemical of black pepper that seeps into the hot tea and soothes the body and mind.

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