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Find out more on MYHERBS-STORE.COM. My Herbs is a special quarterly publication for anyone who is interested in alternative cooking, home grown herbs, and traditional or complementary medicine or healing methods, simply for everyone who wants to live in harmony with nature.

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Together, flavonoids and resveratrol<br />

also ensure good blood circulation in the<br />

body, preventing the formation of blood<br />

clots and the deposit of cholesterol on artery<br />

walls. Grape pulp then acts as a mild<br />

laxative medicine simultaneously ensuring<br />

healthy microflora. Grapes can also<br />

bring relief when experiencing colds or<br />

Wine is suitable for weight loss.<br />

Grape Syrup<br />

Try<br />

Ingredients:<br />

- 4 lb of grapes<br />

- 7.5 cups of sugar<br />

- 1.5 teaspoons of citric acid<br />

Preparation: Use well ripened,<br />

sweet grapes, which we thoroughly<br />

clean, removing the stems, and<br />

mash. Let this pulp cool for several<br />

hours, until the juice starts to seep.<br />

Either collect the juice by means<br />

of a fruit-press or leave it to drip<br />

through canvas netting. Now measure<br />

out the squeezed juice, add<br />

sugar, then citric acid dissolved in<br />

a spoon with juice, and slowly heat<br />

to 85°C / 185°F. In the end, fill prepared<br />

bottles with the hot syrup,<br />

close by cork stoppers or metal lids,<br />

and place them in a horizontal or<br />

upside-down position.<br />

fever, as they stimulate white blood cells<br />

and have antibiotic properties. All in all,<br />

grapes help to increase the vitality of our<br />

organism.<br />

With regards to the grape’s content,<br />

they are not devoid of provitamins A and<br />

vitamins B, C and E. Of minerals we can<br />

find potassium, calcium, magnesium,<br />

iron, phosphorus, and copper. Grapes<br />

also contain fiber and essential amino<br />

acids. Furthermore, their simple sugar<br />

content has anti-depressant influences on<br />

our organism.<br />

NON-ALCOHOLIC WINE<br />

FOR SLIMMING<br />

Many people are faced not only with<br />

the alcoholic content of their favorite<br />

drink but also the number of calories.<br />

Non-alcoholic wines contain a minimum<br />

of calories, making them an interesting<br />

option for looking after the<br />

waistline.<br />

HEALTH WITHOUT<br />

ALCOHOL<br />

Quality alcohol-free wine attracts<br />

those committed to<br />

a healthy lifestyle – expectant and<br />

nursing mothers, as well as drivers –<br />

allowing them to enjoy wine<br />

while avoiding the undesirable<br />

effects of alcohol.<br />

GRAPE CLEANSING<br />

During the time of<br />

spring cleansing the<br />

body, an ideal choice of<br />

drink is non-alcoholic<br />

wine. During several<br />

weeks, a number of us<br />

refrain from a demanding<br />

diet, including alcohol.<br />

For us, the wines are a delicacy,<br />

and their salutary effect cleanses and<br />

strengthens our organism. The positive<br />

impact, especially of non-alcoholic red<br />

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