{"id":38945,"date":"2018-07-17T09:08:26","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T09:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/?p=38945"},"modified":"2022-03-04T08:54:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T08:54:29","slug":"umeboshi-the-king-of-alkaline-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/umeboshi-the-king-of-alkaline-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Umeboshi, the King of alkaline foods: a must add to your healthy diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Almost <strong>200 years ago<\/strong>, the <strong>Japanese<\/strong> began <strong>experimenting<\/strong> with <strong>ways<\/strong> to <strong>concentrate<\/strong> the <strong>healing power<\/strong> of <strong>Umeboshi<\/strong>. Like many of Japan\u2019s ancient medicinal foods, the <strong>origen<\/strong> of the <strong>pickled plum<\/strong> is <strong>unclear.<\/strong> Umeboshi is <strong>the result<\/strong> of the <strong>fermentation<\/strong> of one type of <strong>plum<\/strong> (prunes meme) along <strong>with<\/strong> <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>shiso leaves<\/strong> (perilla frutescens). In fact, its <strong>pink color<\/strong> derives from the <strong>leaves<\/strong>. It has a <strong>salty<\/strong> and <strong>sour taste<\/strong> and is <strong>used<\/strong> both for its <strong>medicinal<\/strong> and <strong>culinary properties.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>name<\/strong> <strong>derives<\/strong> from its <strong>alkaline composition<\/strong> which <strong>counteracts<\/strong> the <strong>body\u2019s acidity<\/strong>, <strong>neutralises<\/strong> the excess <strong>intake<\/strong> of <strong>meat<\/strong>, dairy and <strong>sugar<\/strong>, stimulates digestion, and <strong>promotes<\/strong> the <strong>elimination<\/strong> of <strong>toxins<\/strong>. This coveted ingredient <strong>contains<\/strong> <strong>twice<\/strong> as much <strong>protein<\/strong>, minerals, <strong>iron<\/strong> and <strong>calcium<\/strong> as other fruits, and <strong>helps<\/strong> with <strong>liver function<\/strong> thanks to its <strong>detoxifying effect<\/strong>. Although it is <strong>considered<\/strong> a <strong>natural laxative<\/strong>, it mainly <strong>stimulates<\/strong> the <strong>digestive system<\/strong> while <strong>increasing<\/strong> the <strong>body\u2019s defences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Other <strong>benefits<\/strong> include <strong>helping<\/strong> with <strong>stomach problems<\/strong> such as <strong>nausea<\/strong>, appetite loss, <strong>dizziness<\/strong>, bad breath, <strong>morning sickness<\/strong> in pregnancy, <strong>fatigue<\/strong> and <strong>premature ageing<\/strong>. Aside from their <strong>overpowering strong flavour<\/strong>, Japanese pickled plums have <strong>remarkable medicinal qualities<\/strong>. Not only is it a <strong>potent hangover remedy<\/strong>, it is also <strong>recommended<\/strong> for those suffering from <strong>anemia<\/strong> and<strong> blood ailments<\/strong>. An<strong> umeboshi a day<\/strong> is regarded as one of the<strong> best preventive medicine<\/strong> available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Umeboshi paste<\/strong> is an<strong> extremely versatile<\/strong> seasoning. Use it to <strong>add a pleasant tartness<\/strong> to salad <strong>dressings<\/strong>, dips, <strong>spreads<\/strong>, marinades, <strong>soups<\/strong>, cooked vegetables and other <strong>sauces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adding umeboshi<\/strong> to your <strong>diet<\/strong> can be <strong>very beneficial! <\/strong>Try this amazing food!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Almost 200 years ago, the Japanese began experimenting with ways to concentrate the healing power of Umeboshi. Like many of Japan\u2019s ancient medicinal foods, the origen of the pickled plum is unclear. Umeboshi is the result of the fermentation of one type of plum (prunes meme) along with salt and shiso leaves (perilla frutescens). 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