Thursday, March 22, 2012

Fresh, Frozen or Canned?

Fresh is always best...
Frozen comes in second..
then there is canned.
So there you have my pecking order!

To me vegetables fresh from the farm or just picked are healthier for you but frozen or canned ones are still a good choice.  If frozen or canned right after being harvested they will still have healthy nutrients.  I also believe since farm fresh is the best you should eat in season (what's being harvested now).  This is where belonging to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) can be very beneficial!

If you have to buy canned, keep in mind how much salt is added and try to buy those without added salt.

Remember don't overcook your veggies!!  Lightly steamed works well and helps retain the nutrients.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Why Soak?








Sometimes I have to remind myself why I do the things I do...

If you eat substantial quantities of raw pecans, walnuts, Brazil nuts, filberts or others, you have a choice of swallowing enzyme capsules (available through us so send an email if you want to know more about Loomis Enzymes) with them to neutralize their enzyme inhibitors or first germinating the nuts and letting nature do the job through increased enzyme activity resulting from germination.

Almost anyone can eat several nuts without feeling any effect but it is common knowledge that nuts are heavy on the stomach if consumed in substantial quantity. So what is substantial quantity? I don't know but I think at least one serving a day would be a good addition to your diet as you take baby steps towards a more natural basic diet. So why not germinate those tasty raw nuts?? It's not that hard.

I throw the nuts in a bowl of filtered water, sprinkle the water with sea salt and let them sit out overnight. The next day I drain and rinse (especially the pecans and walnuts because I don't like the skin stuff that stays on them otherwise) and I either dehydrate them or pop them on cookie sheets in the oven on no more than 150 degrees.

Nuts do not go rancid easily and once prepared may be stored for many months at room temperature in an airtight container. However, walnuts are more susceptible to rancidity so store those treasures in the refrigerator!

So now I remember, it has to do with the enzyme inhibitors....

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

LiteCure Lasers For Life

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Some Benefits:

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Chiropractic Featured on the Dr. Oz Show

Grain Mill and Bosch Mixer

Are both tools I use to cook with.
Check out my other blog at www.LikeICanCook.blogspot.com
Both of these tools are available through me! You can get more information at www.lequip.com or you can send me a message!

Are You Eating....

...your fruits and veggies every day? Did you know...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends we eat 7 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Most people don't come anywhere close. Clinically proven Juice Plus+ helps you bridge the gap between what you should eat and what you do eat, every day.

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Here's another tidbit for your 411 bag:

The latest clinical research shows that people can improve their chances of living longer, healthier lives by eating more fruits and vegetables. So it's good to know that Juice Plus+ provides nutrition from 17 different fruits, vegetables, and grains in convenient and inexpensive capsule form. Learn more about the clinically proven benefits of Juice Plus+.

There is also a Children's Health Study for more info on it go to www.childrenshealthstudy.com But here's a little about it:

What is the Children's Health Study?

Established in 1999, the international Children's Health Study is a large-scale, multi-year survey designed to formally document the positive effects Juice Plus+® has on the health and well-being of families who take it.

The study is based on three important concepts:

1. Good nutrition is the foundation of health and inspires other healthy lifestyle choices.
2. The best time to establish good health and nutritional habits is in childhood.
3. The key to getting children to adopt good health habits is parental involvement.

How does it work?

The way the Children's Health Study works is simple. For every parent, grandparent, or other adult that signs up as a Juice Plus+® customer, the study provides Juice Plus+® Orchard Blend and Juice Plus+® Garden Blend free to a child, teenager, or college student for up to three years. At various intervals — after 4-8 months and then at the end of each year — adult participants are asked to fill out a voluntary survey to determine whether (and how) their families' health habits have changed as a result of taking Juice Plus+®.

Happy Eating! ;-P