Lisa Moore7 said:I'm only dropping this comment here because the thread isn't even about food science, but whatever... I see everyone freaking out over the sugar content in elderberry syrup. My question for you all is: why aren't you losing your minds over the same amount of sugar in other fruit syrups? You know, cherry, raspberry, grape, pear...?
It seriously never occurs to anyone to just sweeten the juice or syrup with stevia, right?🤷☕
So I caught this segment on Good Morning America today: antidepressants versus placebos—apparently, they're basically giving you the exact same effect.👍The only ones actually doing damage are those first-generation meds that just wreck your system!👍
I’ve been dealing with these killer migraines since I was in 8th grade, and yeah, it runs in my family. The triggers are a total nightmare: alcohol kills me—I’ll have half a beer and within thirty minutes the pain starts creeping in, plus cheap store-bought spirits and liqueurs are a huge no-go, though for some weird reason, homemade moonshine doesn't mess with me? Same goes for bottled wine, but certain local brands seem fine, whatever. Then there's food: if the beans aren't cooked long enough, or if the corn isn't perfectly roasted, I'm done for. On the flip side, chocolate is basically my holy grail.
Transcription from The Washington Post dated August 25, 2005 SIKAVICA (Silybum Marianum) People still call it thistle or spotted chicory, but honestly, it’s this massive, imposing two-year herb that can hit about five feet tall. It’s got these distinctively tiger-striped white patterns on the leaves, and yeah, both the flowers and the leaves are pretty prickly if you get too close. Sikavica is one of those rare plants that actually protects your liver, and even though it's packed with active compounds—specifically silymarin—you don't have to worry about any nasty side effects. Whether you're drinking teas made from the seeds or the flower heads, it works against all sorts of liver toxins. Basically, silymarin changes the outer structure of your liver cells (hepatocytes) so toxins can't penetrate them anymore, while also boosting polymerase enzyme activity and cranking up protein synthesis in the ribosomes. It essentially triggers the enzymes that break down foreign substances in the liver and gives your immune system a serious nudge. Its benefits are everywhere: it regenerates liver cells, which helps out big time with damage from things like fatty liver, cirrhosis, or even when you've overdone it with certain medications. Plus, it bumps up liver enzyme concentrations related to bile ducts. Teas made from sikavica are seriously important if you're looking to keep your liver in good shape. It's also used to tackle asthma, hay fever, headaches, and hives. You can even use it as a bitter tonic to help you recover, especially after major surgeries or being wiped out by an illness. In traditional American folk medicine, people use it to soothe gallbladder attacks and deal with diabetes or constipation. You can prep teas for low blood pressure, general strength, boosting your appetite, or even fighting off motion sickness.👋
Seriously, why on earth would we just wipe out living creatures like that! They have an absolute right to exist too! Besides, any baby born in the future will probably be "immunized" against ragweed from day one, so they won't even deal with the allergies!👋
So, are carrots actually good for you? YES - they’re packed with vitamins 👍 NO - overdoing it can cause vitamin toxicity (basically, your body can't flush out Vitamin A fast enough, and then you're stuck with massive headaches and just straight-up feeling like crap) 👍
So what's the verdict? Honestly, it all comes down to how much you're eating 👋
Look, if you want decent elderberry juice, you absolutely HAVE to use BROWN SUGAR. Seriously. And don't worry about it spoiling too fast either—it’ll stay good for months because the citric acid from some freshly squeezed lemons 👋 basically keeps everything stabilized.
Look, I get it, my girls might have the biggest assets, BUT WHAT’S THE POINT IF THEY’RE JUST SITTING THERE—ON A FLAT REAR END—it’s all about the proportions, people!🙏
It’s the exact same mindless nonsense all over again! I mean, obviously you can get pregnant without even having sex—just look at the Virgin Mary😁 😁 😁 😁 😁