[Latin Name] Rhodiola Rosea

[Plant Source] China

[Specifications] Salidrosides:1%-5%

Rosavin:3% HPLC

[Appearance] Brown fine powder

[Plant Part Used] Root

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is Rhodiola Rosea]

Rhodiola Rosea (also known as Arctic root or golden root) is a member of the family Crassulaceae, a family of plants native to the arctic regions of Eastern Siberia. Rhodiola rosea is widely distributed  in Arctic and mountainous regions throughout Europe and Asia. It grows at altitudes of 11,000 to 18,000 feet above sea level.

There are numerous animal and test tube studies showing that rhodiola has both a stimulating and a sedating effect on the central nervous system; enhance physical endurance; improves thyroid, thymus, and adrenal function; protects the nervous system, heart and liver; and has antioxidant and anticancer properties.

[Function]

1 Enhancing immunity and delaying aging;

2 Resisting radiation and tumor;

3 Regulating nervous system and metabolism, effectively limiting melancholy feeling and mood, and promoting mental status;

4 Protecting cardiovascular, dilating coronary artery,preventing coronary arteriosclerosis and arrhythmia.

It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown! Linus totally had the right idea about loving pumpkins…even though he thought the “Great Pumpkin” was going to give him gifts and candy, Linus was right in this sense: He knew that pumpkins were great! He didn’t know why…but I didn’t either until I started eating more pumpkin and doing my research on this large and beautiful squash.

That’s why today we are talking about “Pumpkins” and why, especially during this time of year, you should have a couple of pumpkins in your vegetarian kitchen.

Hey, I am EJ and thank you for tuning in for another edition of “Vegetarian Kitchen” where we explore the vegetarian and vegan resources that are available to help make vegetarian living easy breezy. From food ingredients, to appliances, to cooking tools, you will get the low-down on the essentials you should have stocked and ready to go in your “Vegetarian Kitchen.”

It’s 5:00 in the morning and you hear the slamming of cabinets and the clanking of pots, pans, and lids. You hear your mom say “Now where is that garlic powder, I know I just bought some from the store.” Next is the sound of water filling a large pot. Then you smell it! The beautiful sweet aroma of nutmeg, brown sugar, cinnamon and a hint of vanilla.

And you know what time it is. You’ve been woken up many times, on Thanksgiving morning by that same smell and it never gets old. Momma has baked her homemade, love filled pumpkin pie. And now you fall back to sleep, dreaming of how you will get the first slice of that pumpkin pie.

While pumpkins are great to enjoy all year round, the holiday season tends to be the peak time where everyone goes PUMPKIN CRAZY so here’s why you want to make sure you eat some pumpkin this holiday season:

A pumpkin a day helps with the vitamin A. Eating a pumpkin a day is a bit much, BUT this winter squash is a great source of beta carotene and Vitamin A which maintains healthy skin, teeth, and good vision. 100g of pumpkin can provide more than half of your daily value of this important vitamin

Your furry friends will not only love pumpkin but they will love you for giving it to them. Especially if your cat or dog is suffering from digestive issues or hairballs.

It is so versatile. Not only can you eat the pulp of the pumpkin, but you can roast the seeds and consume the oil from roasting the seeds. Talk about stretching your dollar!

Pumpkins can be enjoyed without the crust and whipped cream. Don’t believe me? Try these different ways to begin loving pumpkin all year:

In a muffin! For years blueberries and banana walnut have dominated the muffin game. Pureed pumpkin is a great addition to any muffin recipe. Just replace one cup of flour with a cup of puree pumpkin.

Don’t toss the seeds! Make homemade flavored pumpkin seeds with the kiddos. After carving the pumpkin, save the seeds, rinse them off, throw them in a bowl and toss in some of your favorite seasoning and drizzle with oil. Next put them on a baking sheet and place them in a 425 degree oven and bake for a few minutes.

For breakfast – Yes. How do pumpkin pancakes sound? Delicious! Here is a quick pumpkin pancake recipe. Make sure you visit Vegtabowlfoods.com for the full recipe.

Ingredients:

¾ cup of pureed pumpkin
¾ cup of flour
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. arrowroot powder (optional)
2 cups of non-dairy milk

What to Do:

Get out your iron skillet and place a little oil in the skillet
In a large bowl add the flour, brown sugar, salt baking soda and arrowroot powder and mix well. Make sure to work out any clumps.
Next add the canola oil and non dairy milk and mix well. Fold in the pureed pumpkin.

Next heat the iron skillet over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour ¼ cup of pancake batter in the hot skillet. Cook the pancake on one side for 2 minutes or until brown then flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until brown.

Continue until you have cooked all of the pancake batter. Enjoy your pancakes with your favorite syrup and fruit.

You will never look at or eat pumpkin ever the same again. During this holiday season, get creative with your fresh and canned pumpkin.

VTB and the vegetarian and vegan community would love to hear from you! Do you eat pumpkin all year? What is your favorite Pumpkin Recipe? Join the conversation and share your story by entering your comments below, on Facebook, or by using #VTBGreatPumpkin on Twitter.

And of course, if you can’t get enough of this video and Vegetabowl Foods, I encourage you to share this video with other vegetarians and vegans and subscribe to the Vegtabowl Foods Blog and Channel.

Thank you for joining me today on another episode VTB’s Vegetarian Kitchen. Thank you and Take care!

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1) Garlic Egg Fried Rice in a Mug
Ingredients:
1. 1 cup Rice, cooked and chilled – 206Cals
*I used brown + white rice.
2. ¼ cup mixed Carrot, Corn & Peas – 30Cals
3. ¼ cup Red Cabbage, shredded – 5Cals
4. 2 tbsps. Red Bell Pepper, diced – 5Cals

Sauce
1. 1 Egg – 63kcal
2. ½ tbsp. Soy Sauce – 8 kcal
3. 1 tsp. Sesame Oil – 40kcal
4. ½ tsp. Garlic Powder – 5 kcal

Total Calories: 362Cals

Steps:
1. Add all ingredients into a mug and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds.
2. Add eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic powder in another bowl and stir it evenly.
3. Remove rice from microwave, pour sauce mixture into the mug and mix well.
4. Heat it in the microwave again for another 1 minutes 30 seconds.
5. Garnish with spring onion and ready to serve.

2) Vegan Couscous Salad in a Mug
Ingredients:
1. 1/3 cup Couscous – 59Cals
2. 1/3 cup Vegetable Stock or Water – 5Cals
3. ¼ cup Cucumber, diced – 4Cals
4. ¼ cup Red Bell Pepper, diced – 10Cals
5. ¼ cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved – 7Cals
6. 1 tbsp. Olives, halved – 10Cals
7. 1 tbsp. Spring Onions, chopped – 2Cals

Sauce:
1. 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice – 7Cals
2. 1 tsp. Olive Oil – 40Cals
3. 1 tsp. Maple Syrup – 17Cals

Total Calories: 161Cals

Steps:
1. Heat vegetable stock in microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds.
2. Add couscous and vegetable stock into mug. Cover and leave couscous to soak for 5 minutes.
3. While waiting, mix lemon juice, olive oil and maple syrup in a small bowl.
4. Add cucumber, red bell pepper, tomato, olives, green onion and the sauce into the mug. Mix well and Enjoy!

3) Rice Noodle Salad in a Mug
Ingredients:
1. 3oz (85g) Rice Noodles – 93Cals
2. ¼ cup Carrots, shredded – 13Cals
3. ¼ cup Red Cabbage. shredded – 5Cals
4. ¼ cup Red Bell Pepper, shredded – 10Cals
5. ¼ cup Japanese Cucumber, shredded – 4Cals

Sauce:
1. ½ tbsp. Rice vinegar – 2Cals
2. ½ tbsp. Soy Sauce – 8Cals
3. 1 tsp. Sesame Oil – 40Cals
4. ½ tsp. Sesame Seeds – 8.5Cals

TOTAL = 183.5Cals

Steps:
1. Add rice noodles and water into the mug and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds.
2. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
3. Strain noodles, add all ingredients and the sauce into the mug. Mix well and enjoy!

4) Black Bean Tomato Rice in a Mug
Ingredients:
1. 1 cup Rice, cooked and chilled – 206Cals
2. 1/3 cup Black Beans, rinsed and drained – 72Cals
3. 1/3 Chopped Tomatoes – 11Cals
4. ¼ cup Cherry tomatoes, halved – 7Cals
5. 1 tbsp. Olives, halved – 10Cals
6. ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika Powder – 10Cals
7. ½ tsp. Garlic Powder – 5Cals

Total Calories: 321Cals

Steps:
1. Add black beans, chopped tomatoes, red bell pepper, smoked paprika powder and garlic powder into the mug, mix well and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds
2. Add rice and mix evenly.
3. Lastly, topped with cherry tomatoes and olives and serve warm.

All the best xx