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SiriSiri: "I use various types of alcohol to add extra flavor to foods. I am allergic to some ready-made spice mixes. There are so countless spices that no one can figure out which ingredients sometimes cause even strong allergic reactions. Therefore, I stick only to a few reliable spices, peppers, and herbs, and occasionally as an extra nuance there is some type of alcohol, from which the alcohol disappears when heated."

Ordinary tap water is the best thirst-quencher.

Alcohol is not recommended to be used at all, because a safe amount of alcohol has not been determined.

Nutrients

Trace elements Calcium Ca Iron Fe Iodine (I)Potassium K Magnesium Mg Sodium Na Salt - Sodium chloride Phosphorus P Selenium Se Zinc Zn Fat Fatty acids Polyunsaturated fats Sterols Alcohol Protein Carbohydrates Organic acids Sugars Fiber Nitrogen compounds Tryptophan Folate B9, folic acid Niasiiniekvivalentti NE Niacin B3 (nicotinamide, nicotinic acid)Pyridoxine B6 Riboflavin B2 Thiamine B1 Vitamin A Retinol, β-carotene Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid Vitamin E Tocopherols, tocotrienols Minerals Energy (kJ)Calories (kcal)Fiber Gut health Beneficial bacteria of the gut Polyphenols Polyphenols Support for the immune system Cleans the arteries, keeps the blood clean Managing cholesterol Prevents the oxidation of blood cholesterol Cardiovascular health Reducing chronic inflammation Gut and stomach support Improved digestion The body's pH balance Ca Calcium Structure and health of bones and teeth P Phosphorus Energy metabolism, bones K Potassium Fluid balance, nervous system function Sodium Fluid balance, muscle function Mg Magnesium Function of muscles and nervous system Blood pressure Functioning of blood vessels The body's resistance to inflammation Weight management Weight gain and visceral fat Metabolic syndrome Sugar and fat metabolism Low-grade inflammation Nestetasapaino Swelling Bone Ihon terveys Rich in antioxidants - cells, skin, hair, all organs Slows down cell aging Protecting cells from oxidative stress Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress Elimistön puhdistaminen Body wastes, toxic substances Possible cancer-preventive effect Antibacterial properties

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