On Monday, President Trump will return to Washington, D.C. from his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, where heâs spent the last three weekends. So far, the highlight of Trumpâs Mar-a-Lago trips has been him and his aides struggling to deal with an international crisis in full view of diners and staff during the evening of February 11.
Some of the health benefits of rhubarb include its ability to aid weight loss, improve digestion, prevent Alzheimerâs disease, stimulate bone growth, avoid neuronal damage, increase skin health, prevent cancer, optimize metabolism, improve circulation, and protect against various cardiovascular conditions.urthermore, the impressive amount of antioxidants in rhubarb ensure that free radicals donât cause heart disease and a wide range of other dangerous health conditions. Digestion: Our digestive system plays a huge part in our overall health, so it is important to keep the digestive system healthy and regulated.
As with apples, some varieties of rhubarb are sweeter, and color is not always a good indicator. Trim off leaves and remnants of roots and slice the stalks â technically known as petioles â in 1/4-inch slices. One pound of raw rhubarb yields about 4 cups of slices. That cooks down to about 3/4 cup rhubarb mash. When buying rhubarb, select fresh crisp stalks, and peel off any loose, stringy bits before cooking. Peeling rhubarb completely is not necessary; the fibers soften with cooking.