The cacao bean is the source of perhaps the most magical and beloved foods on Earth because it is the source of chocolate. Even the cacao tree's official name, Theobroma cacao, recognizes the long-standing love most of us have for the fruit of this tree. Theobroma comes from the Greek language for "food of the gods." And while chocolate is the most popular and favorite of these foods from the cacao bean, an even healthier choice is raw cacao powder. How Is Cacao Powder Made? To produce raw cacao powder, raw cacao beans are simply cold pressed to remove the fat, and the remaining solids are ground into a fine powder. Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference? Cacao powder contains all the beneficial nutrients and beneficial compounds of the raw cacao bean minus the fat. In contrast, cocoa powder is made from roasted cacao beans. And even if they look alike, the two are different. In making cocoa powder, up to 90% of the nutrients and beneficial compounds in raw c
Make homemade hand sanitizer to keep germs away :
Germs
are always around, although most people do their best to wash their hands after
using the bathroom and before eating a meal, the common things that a
person touches could be sources of bacteria and viruses.
From
light switches to doorknobs and shopping carts to the touchscreen on
the ATM, germs can thrive just about anywhere. This homemade hand
sanitizer is easy to make, uses common ingredients, and could help to
prevent a nasty cold or bout with influenza.
Disclaimer:
This hand sanitizer is not a substitute for proper handwashing. This
hand sanitizer recipe does not include the 60%+ alcohol content that the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health
organizations recommend for hand sanitizer to properly kill viruses.
Consult with a medical professional before using a home remedy on yourself and your family.
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Ingredients:
- One bottle of witch hazel
- One bottle of aloe vera
- Lavender essential oil
- Lemon essential oil
- Tea tree essential oil
- Sweet orange essential oil
- 4-ounce glass spray bottle
- Vitamin E oil (optional)
Instructions:
- Add 20 drops of tea tree oil, 5 drops of lavender oil, 5 drops of lemon oil, and 5 drops of sweet orange oil to the glass bottle.
- Gently swirl the oils together. Slowly pour witch hazel into the spray bottle until it is about 2/3 of the way full.
- Add aloe vera until the bottle is full. If desired, add a few drops of vitamin E oil; it extends the shelf life and adds antioxidants to the hand sanitizer.
- Put the lid on the bottle and shake it to mix the ingredients. Label the bottle and store it in a cool, dry place for up to two months.
- Use it before touching surfaces or when it is not possible to wash hands with soap and water.
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