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2012-02-08T12:42:00.000-08:00

Enjoy the benefits of eating Papaya and some of its recipes

The benefits of eating Papaya are good for human health because it has high content of vitamins A, C, potassium, fiber and has cero cholesterol. Papaya also strengthens the heart and circulatory system and helps the liver off gallstones.

People suffering from gastritis can find in eating this marvelous fruit a source to help the functionality of their digestion system. Papaya has been credited with properties to increase the capacity for blood clotting and stimulating the appetite. If you follow Maslow’s Pyramid of needs you should consider in its list this super fruit as must to try every time is possible.

Demand

In Peru there is domestic demand for papaya and Peruvian people prefer to eat it either as a juice or salad fruit. On the other hand, the Peruvian market favors Papaya as an organic fruit free off pesticides. There is not doubt that this natural product has a positive effect to keeping you healthy and the government encourage growers the natural production of this fruit. For most growers a Peruvian Papaya's quality keeps the local demand on course but also abroad.

Treats

So what are you waiting for? Are you ready for your Papaya treat? Here are some delicious Recipes ideas so you can enjoy this fruit among friends and family.

Great Recipes!

Baked stuffed Papaya: Yield: 4 servings

This unusual recipe features papayas with a stuffing of ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and Parmesan cheese. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 pound ground beef 1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained 1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 papayas (about 12 ounces each) 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation:

Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until beef is light brown. Drain; stir in tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, salt, and pepper. Break up tomatoes with fork. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.

Cut papayas lengthwise into halves and remove seeds. Place about 1/3 cup beef mixture in each papaya half. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Arrange in shallow roasting pan. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1 inch of tops of papaya halves. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until papayas are very tender and hot, about 30 minutes. This Caribbean-inspired salsa combining black beans and papaya is great with grilled fish. It is also very good by itself, as a spicy summer-salad-type course. Yield: 4 servings

Black Bean and Papaya Salsa Recipe

This Caribbean-inspired salsa combining black beans and papaya is great with grilled fish. It is also very good by itself, as a spicy summer-salad-type course.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked or canned black beans 2 ripe papayas, peeled, seeded and diced small 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small 1/2 green bell pepper, diced small 1/2 red onion, diced small 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup lime juice (about 4 limes) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 Tablespoons ground cumin 1 Tablespoon minced red or green chile pepper of your choice Salt Fresh cracked black pepper

Preparation:

In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, papaya, bell peppers, red onion, pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chile pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix together well. This salsa will keep, covered and refrigerated, 4 to 5 days.

This Caribbean-inspired salsa is great with grilled fish. It is also very good by itself, as a spicy summer-salad-type course.

Yield: about 2 cups

Creamy Pomegranate Parfait Recipe

Pomegranate, currants, almonds, papayas, and oranges shine in this easy fruit parfait. You may use regular cream cheese for the fruit sauce for a richer flavor, if you wish. It is good enough for dessert, but also great for breakfast.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups (2 whole pomegranates) pomegranate seed pips 1/2 cup currants 3/4 cup slivered almonds 1 medium ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks Juice of 2 oranges (about 1/2 cup orange juice) 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 dried plums 6 lime slices 12 mint leaves

Preparation:

Gently stir together pomegranate, currants, and almonds until combined. Divide between 6 goblet glasses. Place papaya, orange juice, cream cheese, and cinnamon into a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until pureed and smooth. Divide papaya sauce evenly between the goblets, covering the pomegranate mixture. Garnish each dessert with 1 dried plum, 1 lime slice, and 2 mint leaves.

Chill for 1 hour before serving. Yield: 6 servings

Papaya Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe

Quick and easy smoothie recipe combines papayas with orange juice and frozen yogurt for a delicious drink suitable for breakfast, snack, or a light lunch. Feel free to substitute low-fat or non-fat yogurt. Use ice cream if you are feeling decadent.

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:/p> 2 ripe papayas 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt

Preparation:

Peel, seed and coarsely chop papayas. Combine papaya, orange juice, and frozen yogurt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Yield: 2 servings

Papaya Salad Recipe

Tropical papaya is tossed with an easy homemade vinaigrette and sprinkled with lime juice for a light and refreshing salad. Try substituting cantaloupe for half of the papaya for a sweeter twist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

4 Tablespoons sunflower oil 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 cups peeled, seeded, and grated green papayas 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Preparation:

Prepare the vinaigrette in a small bowl by combining the oil, wine vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and pepper. Combine the papaya and vinaigrette in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and lime juice.

Yield: 6 servings

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Tips to help you travelling with an autistic child

2012-01-28T12:47:00.000-08:00

Prepare your Child routine in advance.

Children with Autism can get easily stress out if they do not follow a routine. Thus, Preparing your child before travelling is important because his/her routine patterns will be interrupted during this process. Explaining what involves travelling, visiting an airport or talk about the process will help your child to assimilate the whole idea.

You might also consider to:

Show your child (according to his/her age) a map of the final arrival destination or pictures of the places you are planing to visit.

Listen a movie on what the language sounds like.

Visit the airport or watch some planes to help your child building the concept of travelling.

Get your child involve in the process of getting ready all the luggage.

On your travel day, explain your child the whole process of checking the luggage and security controls. If possible, you can create a checklist (with pictures for younger children), of this whole process, so your child keep on track of what is happening around him.

Recreate a story.

Social stories are used for children with Autism for a variety of reasons, one of them being what to do and how to act in certain situations. Ideally the story has photos of activities of your child did last time he or she was doing last time was over there. If you are going somewhere new, search online for pictures of people doing things in that place. For example, you could create a story about a little girl (or boy) who went to the beach. Show photos of the activities that the child could do at the beach. You could mention that he or she didn’t like the sand, but it was okay to sit on a blanket. You could talk about the waves and the noise they make, and about how if they don’t like the water, you can stand at the edge or stay on the blanket.

The goal is to prepare your child for what is likely to happen and what he or she can do to be socially appropriate and to cope with a new situation. Read the social story daily leading up to the trip and take it with you if you need it there.

Direct flights are the best.

Rule: The less the changes, the better. Its is wise to take with you some favorite snacks just in case the airline doesn’t have something your child will eat.

Contact the hotel.

Explain that you have a child with special needs who may need special accommodations such as a quieter room, a room on a certain floor, or a special diet. Most Autistic children has sensory needs, thus bring your own soap, pillowcases, bedding, and towels. Bring extra everything just in case something gets lost.

Schedule when you arrive.

Create a schedule. For younger children, this can be a picture schedule. For older children, it can be written. Either way, have something so your child can predict what is going to happen next. Even if he or she needs something simple (8-9 breakfast, 9-9:30 bus ride, 9:30-12:30 sightseeing, 12:30 lunch, etc.), a schedule will relieve some of the anxiety of being in a completely new place. Schedule your visits to places so it looks organise.

Having problems? what about plan B.

Back-up plans are ready to work in case it rains or in case there is an unexpected event, and be able to adjust the schedule accordingly. Maybe you leave a blank space in between each item, or maybe you just use a “surprise” icon (question mark, or a surprised face) to indicate that something different is happening.

Give your child a “job” that relates to his or her interests.

If your child is really into history, have him or her take photos to create a book when you get home. If your child loves the color red, have him or her document everything red that you see.

Cater your child interests.

Make sure to include some activities that you know your child will love. Save them for the last couple days if you can, and remind them the whole time about what’s coming up: “Today we’re going to this museum, but in two more days we’ll go see.”

If your child can’t wait multiple days, try your activity in the morning and his or hers in the evening. This is where the schedule will come in handy because you can remind them that there is only a certain amount of time for each activity, so you will have to leave at _ o’clock.

Most of all, have fun traveling with your child.

Just because your child is within the Autism Spectrum it does mean it cannot be fun. The idea is to get out there and do the things you want to do together. Preparations and accommodations can be made to create the best vacation yet, it just takes a little extra time and a little extra planning.

Our best tip off to visit the JUNGLE in PERU

2011-12-09T11:49:00.000-08:00

Pucallpa is a small town nearby the Amazon river in the middle of the jungle. Pucallpa is not visited by many tourist instead are missionaries and doctors who coming most to this town.

When you walk into the little river terminal, you will not be swarmed by touts. No tour guides, no reps from hotels. Even when you exit to the parking lot, the taxi drivers hang back. If you don't approach them, they'll happily sit around all day. They haven't even learned to charge tourists double the going rate.

However, Pucallpa's main attraction is the Laguna Yarinacocha, it was once a bend in the Ucayali River, but the river shifted, and the two are only connected during the rainy season. Today, the lake shelters some excellent jungle wildlife, as well as a few indigenous communities that maintain, to varying degrees, their traditions.

For the locals, Yarinacocha also serves as Pucallpa's best place to party. There are a number of nightclubs and restaurants along the lakeshore. During the day, though, they are a great place to watch the lake and sip a local San Juan beer.

There are more interesting things to see than the beer models shooting publicity photos down by the water. There are a number of boat guides along the water who will offer you a trip on Yarinacocha's tourist circuit. During your tour the guides will be willing to entratain you with unbelievable stories of encounters with jungle creatures. Ask around at the restaurants for a recommendation of a good guide, because the good ones will help you spot animals.

Along the lakeshore, you'll find plenty of cranes and other waterbirds, and in the trees, you will find sloths dangling from high branches. Monkeys can be spotted scurrying around as well. During the rainy season, at the point where the lake and river meet, you can frequently find river dolphins; a good guide will know how to coax them up from the depths.

The day-long tour also includes a visit to one of the indigenous Shipibo villages, usually San Francisco. San Francisco is a small little town that is trying really, really hard to commodify its culture. You'll find an outsized tourist market selling some interesting crafts and billboards advertising ayahuasca ceremonies. There are other, more traditional communities scattered around the area, but it will be harder to convince your tour guide to take you there. The lake towns are also accessible by the irregular ferries, which is how the locals travel. It’s cheaper, but it's not a good option for wildlife-spotting.

Pucallpa, twenty minutes from Yarinacocha by mototaxi, is a rough-and-tumble port city. This is about as far as the road from the coast goes, and it's a big shipment point for goods going to or coming from Iquitos. The streets above the port are filled with stores selling nets, anchors, hammocks and liquor- the basics for an Amazonian expedition.

When you board your plane, you’ll find plenty of tourists returning from Iquitos. They will have seen many of the same things you did, but you will have seen those things far off the tourist trail.

Non-Human Mummy discovered In Cuzco, Peru!

2011-11-19T12:00:00.000-08:00

The discovery was made by Rene Davila Riquelme, Private Museum anthropologist of the Andean Rituals in Andahuaylillas Quispicanchi, province of Cuzco. The anthropologist Davila, informed about his discovery to the local media who disclose the news worlwide. Reporters were plublishing the first pictures of the mummy that is 50 inches tall, triangular head, large cavity of the eye and molars uncommon in any human. 'The head is triangular and tremendous, indeed, the head is almost the size of body and thought I was a kid' said The anthropologist. Initial investigations can not explain the dimension of what it seems some fins on each side of the mummys boddy. Russian doctors who have come to Peru to carry on further investigations on this discovery are amuze in finding a such unusual boddy. The Russians also were pointing about the unhuman shape of the mummy. The remarks of the antropologist have cause connotations among scientist: 'There is not doubt of there is a tremendous gap that is not common in humans.' 'The front split skulls and that does not exist in any ethnic group in the world, as only found in the Andes of Peru, like the Inca bone is a triangle on the occipital and exists only in the Andes of Peru'...but what about the rest?
Probably some answers will be in the valley were the mummy has been found.
Form more news, please follow the next link: http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/Noticia.aspx?id=o+/KJigByWc=

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2011-01-02T06:47:00.000-08:00

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2010-01-27T09:14:00.001-08:00

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