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Cleansing Cucumber, Mint, Apple, Celery and Lime Juice ~
Recipe By: mougesuperfoods Hacienda Del Sol Retreat Center
Here’s a smart idea!! Take this to the beach!
Cucumber, Mint, Apple, Celery and Lime Juice ~
Yield: 2 servings
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cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise
2 cups chopped, peeled apples
2 stalks of celery
8 fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Put the cucumbers, apple, celery, and mint leaves through a heavy-duty juicer. Strain through a medium-mesh sieve into a glass. Drizzle 1 tablespoon lime juice over the top of each serving.
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The top Five Superfoods
*Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. This energy tonic contains vitamins A, B12, C, and E, the minerals sulfur, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and chromium, as well as antioxidants, fiber, amino acids, enzymes, sterols, lignins, essential fatty acids and is naturally rich in polysaccharides. The polysaccharides that are available in aloe have a particular lubricating effect on joints, brain and nervous system and the skin. They allow our immune system to fight back chronic viral, nanobacteria, and fungal infections.
*Spirulina is anywhere from 62-71 percent essential amino acids. It also contains beta carotenet also contains chlorophyll, , and vitamin B12. It is actually the richest source of vitamin B12. B12 is important for healthy tissues, energy, and nerves…especially for strict vegetarians.
*Barley Grass has high anti-oxidant properties and significant levels of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, necessary for healthy cell wall development and brain function. Barley grass is also an alkaline food and helps keep the pH of the bloodstream at a normal healthy level.
*Coconut oil helps to balance hormones, stabilize blood sugar levels and boost the cellular healing process. It is also known to stimulate the thyroid and reduce stress on the liver and pancreas. This increases metabolism and helps us burn fat more effectively. Additionally, coconut oil increases our energy levels due to its very clean and easy digestive process.
*Chia-Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and much more ♥
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Foods That Fight Seasonal Allergies ♥
*Stinging Nettle. stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) behaves in much the same way as many of the drugs sold to treat allergies, but without the unwanted side effects of dry mouth and drowsiness. Nettle actually inhibits the body’s ability to produce histamine
*Colorful Fruits-Colorful fruits are rich sources of antioxidants -- nutrients that promote your body's ability to defend itself from infections and disease. The antioxidant vitamin C provides antihistamine benefits, , and may help minimize allergy symptoms. Fruits particularly rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants include black currants, guava, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, kiwi, strawberries, papaya, tomatoes and cantaloupe. Fresh citrus juices are also rich in vitamin C.
*Vegetables-vegetables rich in color also provide ample antioxidant benefits. Red bell peppers provide more vitamin C per serving than citrus fruits. Other varieties rich in vitamin C include green bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and butternut squash. Quercetin, a potent plant-derived nutrient that gives many vegetables their color, may reduce nasal congestion and watery eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Onions, cauliflower and cabbage are significant sources of quercetin.
*Eat Onions and Garlic-to ease the symptoms of allergies. Both are high in quercetin, an antioxidant that may prevent cells from releasing histamine.
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Top 10 genetically modified foods ♥
*source: Natural news
1. Corn - Corn has been modified to create its own insecticide. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declared that tons of genetically modified corn has been introduced for human consumption. Monsanto has revealed that half of the US's sweet corn farms are planted with genetically modified seed. Mice fed with GM corn were discovered to have smaller offspring and fertility problems.
2. Soy - Soy has also been genetically modified to resist herbicides. Soy products include soy flour, tofu, soy beverages, soybean oil and other products that may include pastries, baked products and edible oil. Hamsters fed with GM soy were unable to have offspring and suffered a high mortality rate.
3. Cotton - Like corn and soy, cotton has been designed to resist pesticides. It is considered food because its oil can be consumed. Its introduction in Chinese agriculture has produced a chemical that kills cotton bollworm, reducing the incidences of pests not only in cotton crops but also in neighboring fields of soybeans and corn. Incidentally, thousands of Indian farmers suffered severe rashes upon exposure to BT cotton.
4. Papaya - The virus-resistant variety of papaya was commercially introduced in Hawaii in 1999. Transgenic papayas comprised three-fourths of the total Hawaiian papaya crop. Monsanto bestowed upon Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore technology for developing papaya resistant to the ringspot virus in India.
5. Rice - This staple food from South East Asia has now been genetically modified to contain a high amount of vitamin A. Allegedly, there are reports of rice varieties containing human genes to be grown in the US. The rice will create human proteins useful for dealing with infant diarrhea in the 3rd world. China Daily, an online journal, reported potential serious public health and environment problems with genetically modified rice considering its tendency to cause allergic reactions with the concurrent possibility of gene transfers.
6. Tomatoes - Tomatoes have now been genetically engineered for longer shelf life, preventing them from easily rotting and degrading. In a test conducted to determine the safety of GM tomatoes, some animal subjects died within a few weeks after consuming GM tomatoes.
7. Rapeseed - In Canada, this crop was renamed canola to differentiate it from non-edible rapeseed. Food stuff produced from rapeseed includes rapeseed oi (canola oil) l used to process cooking oil and margarine. Honey can also be produced from GM rapeseed. German food surveillance authorities discovered as much as a third of the total pollen present in Canadian honey may be from GM pollen. In fact, some honey products from Canada were also discovered to have pollen from GM rapeseed.
8. Dairy products - It has been discovered that 22 percent of cows in the U.S. were injected with recombinant (genetically modified) bovine growth hormone (rbGH). This Monsanto created hormone artificially forces cows to increase their milk production by 15 percent. Milk from cows treated with this milk inducing hormone contains increased levels of IGF-1 (insulin growth factors-1). Humans also have IGF-1 in their system. Scientists have expressed concerns that increased levels of IGF-1 in humans have been associated with colon and breast cancer.
9. Potatoes - Mice fed with potatoes engineered with Bacillus thuringiensis var. Kurstaki Cry 1 were found to have toxins in their system. Despite claims to the contrary, this shows that Cry1 toxin was stable in the mouse gut. When the health risks were revealed, it sparked a debate.
10. Peas - Peas that have been genetically modified have been found to cause immune responses in mice and possibly even in humans. A gene from kidney beans was inserted into the peas creating a protein that functions as a pesticide.
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foods that help to cleanse the liver ♥
* Garlic- Just a small amount of garlic has the ability to activate liver enzymes that helps your body flush out toxins. Garlic also holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that aid in liver cleansing.
*Grapefruit- High in both vitamin C and antioxidants, grapefruit increasea the natural cleansing processes of the liver. A small glass of freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice will help boost production of liver detoxification enzymes that help flush out carcinogens and other toxins.
* Leafy Green Vegetables- One of our most powerful allies in cleansing the liver, Extremely high in plant chlorophylls, greens literally suck up environmental toxins from the blood stream. With their distinct ability to nuetralize heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides, these cleansing foods offer a powerful protective mechanism for the liver.
Try incorporating leafy greens such as bitter gourd, arugula, dandelion greens, spinach, mustard greens and chicory into your diet. This will help increase the creation and flow of bile, the substance that removes waste from the organs and blood.
* Avocados- This nutrient-dense super-food helps the body produce glutathione, which is necessary for the liver to cleanse harmful toxins. Recent studies indicate improved liver health when avocados are eaten regular
* Olive Oil-Cold-pressed organic oils such as olive, hemp and flax-seed are great for the liver, when used in moderation. They help the body by providing a lipid base that can suck up harmful toxins in the body. In this way, it takes some of the burden off the liver in terms of the toxic overload that many of us suffer from.
* Walnuts- Holding high amount of the amino acid arginine, walnuts aid the liver in detoxifying ammonia. Walnuts are also high in glutathione and omega-3 fatty acids which support normal liver cleansing actions.
* Turmeric helps boost liver detox, by assisting enzymes that actively flush out known dietary carcinogens.
* Herbal Green tea is loaded with catechins, a type of plant antioxidant that has been shown in studies to eliminate liver fat accumulation and promote proper liver function. This powerful herbal beverage also protects the liver against toxins that would otherwise accumulate and cause serious damage.
*source: Global Healing center
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what a great idea! orange tea light ♥♥
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Edible Flowers in your salad is not only very pretty it can also give your food a health boost.
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When Life Gives You a Lemon. start a garden ♥
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Shared from Organic Gardening ♥
11 plant based foods that help the smooth functioning of gastrointestinal tracts. This leads to efficient nutrient absorption, quick processing and disposal of waste helping flush out impurities and toxins, ease constipation, help detoxification, and rejuvenate the entire digestive system.
Senna Leaves- increase fluid activity, softening elimination for ease of movement
Buckthorne Bark- eases constipation
Triphala- detoxification
Peppermint Leaves- curbs gas and fights spasms in your intestional tract
Psyillium Husk- detox, cleanses and refreshes your total digestive system
Acacia Gum- loose bowels and refreshes the digestive tract
Papaya- breaks down food so your digestive system doesnt have to struggle
Aloe Vera- alkalize digestive juices and help the colon flushing out impurites and mucus
Fennel Seed- gas releif, gastrointestional calming and cramps
Slippery Elm- coats irritated digestive system lining
Ginger Root- prevents indigestion. It can help prevent muscle spasms in the colon
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By the way, I get my protein from SO many yummy foods!
* Spirulina contains a high amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is about 60-70% protein
* Marine Phytoplankton powder is almost 50 percent protein by dry weight, meaning that 1 oz. of plankton powder contains about 14 g of protein.
* Barley grass, at the time it is harvested to make juice, is about 45 percent protein.
* Spinach protein content can be as much as 7.6g. The amount of protein in spinach will vary according to the specific variety
* Hemp contains oils, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, but it's particularly rich in protein content. It has all of the essential amino acids in a ratio closer to complete sources of protein
* Brazil nuts provide 4 g of protein per 1-oz. serving
* Sprouts are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, chlorophyll and protein
* CHIA SEEDS (Salvia hispanica L.) are one of Nature’s perfect foods, containing essential fatty acids (an excellent vegetarian source of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid), protein, soluble fiber, protective antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and more
* One tablespoon of dried sesame seeds contains 1.6 grams of protein
* Visit RawForBeauty online store for protein-rich, raw vegan foods
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Hair Secrets Revealed ♥
* Avocado- Avocados are a beauty fruit. Avocados are rich in minerals and high in vitamin A and all the B vitamins. Containing more protein than any other fruit, avocados are the perfect nourishment to maintain healthy hair.
Avocado Hair mask tip; Mash 1/2 of an avocado. Distribute evenly throughout the hair and wrap in plastic for 15 minutes for a deep conditioning treatment that nourishes hair and scalp.
* Olive oil- is a well known remedy for beautifying skin and hair. For centuries, humans have relied on olive oil to help maintain good health, a fresh, dewy complexion, lustrous hair, and more. It helps repair your split ends, heals dandruff, and makes your hair shiny and silky
* Coconut oil- Vibrant, glossy hair not only looks great but it also shows that your health is in good shape too and is a superb all round confidence booster. Using coconut oil for hair shine is an ancient technique which has been used for centuries to bring dull and tired hair back to life.
*Aloe Vera- Cleopatra's beauty has been revered through the centuries and is often spoken of today. It is said that the secret to her flawless skin and her mane of shiny beautiful hair was the direct result of aloe vera as part of her beauty regime. Lucky for us today, we do not need to be of royal blood to enjoy the beautifying effects of aloe vera
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Preserved Lemons Recipe - Good For 6 Months In The Refrigerator
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DIY Faraday Cage Project In Case Of An EMP
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
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Homemade Peanut Butter
by Averie @ Averie Cooks on July 3, 2012
Once you make peanut butter at home, it will be very difficult to get excited about storebought peanut butter ever again.Not that eating peanut butter of any kind would ever be a chore because I love it so, but homemade peanut butter is a delicacy. And a nearly effortless delicacy at that.
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It’s akin to savoring a piece of high-end dark chocolate that’s rich and pure, uncomplicated by fillers, additives, or ingredients that have no place being in chocolate; and then grabbing a milk chocolate bar in the checkout line at the grocery store, which is likely a combination of tasteless, grainy, and waxy.Apples and oranges. Store-bought peanut butter versus homemade.
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Once you have something amazing, it’s hard to get excited about any less than.That’s this peanut butter.
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Sure, all peanut butter is good, and some is better than others, but this is in its own league.It’s similar in taste to store-bought varieties of “natural” peanut butter. It tastes like real peanuts and nothing else.
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At room temperature, it’s similar in consistency to a stir-free natural peanut butter, thicker than almond butter, but thinner than conventional Jif or Skippy.I store my homemade peanut butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator and although I could keep it at room temperature, I’m sure it will keep longer being refrigerated and I prefer my peanut butter on the thicker side. Storing it in the fridge helps it to stay thicker and less runny, especially since my house is warmer now during the summer. Honestly, there’s not that much to store. Every time I open the fridge, I see the jar staring at me.And it calls my name.
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Interestingly, my peanut butter has turned out to be “stir-free”.It has not separated into oil and a solid mass, which is something I detest about natural peanut butters; the oil slick on top and that stubborn dry blob on the bottom that never really wants to re-accept the oil.
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Find a food processor and a spoon.This is crazy good.
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The whole process takes less than 5 minutes.Here’s a step-by-step breakdown (a literal breakdown)http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/wp...11-665x665.jpg
16 ounce bag or jar of peanuts (use honey roasted, plain, salted, unsalted, or try a jar of mixed nuts)
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Add peanuts to the canister of the food processorNo oil, no salt, just peanuts
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Turn it on and watch it go Wheeee!
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There peanuts go through various stages in the approximately five minutes it takes to go from peanuts to peanut butter:crushed peanutscrushed into a fine powdera pastea thicker pasteand a big peanut butter “dough ball” will form
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And then the big ball will magically break down
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And turn into a gritty peanut butter
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Keep processing and the peanut butter will get smoother, creamier, and thin outNo oil was ever added at any point during processing – just the natural oils from the peanuts are being releasedKeep processing until you’re certain the peanut butter is smooth enough for your liking, another minute or soI like my peanut butter very smooth, like buttah
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The peanut butter is a little on the thinner and runnier side immediately post-processing because it’s warmed from the motor – similar in thickness to store-bought almond butterAfter refrigeration, it thickens up a bit
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As suggested in the recipe section, flavor your peanut butter with anything you want from vanilla or coffee extractTo cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice or cocoa powderTo spicy or savory, which is great for 2-minute peanut sauce (vegan, GF)Or add some adult-version flavorings
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This is your peanut butter. Get creative.No, wait, this is my peanut butter. And I’m not sharing.
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Homemade Honey Roasted Peanut Butter (gluten-free, use roasted peanuts to keep vegan)Makes about 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter16 ounces honey roasted peanutsAdd peanuts to the canister of a food processor, process on high power until creamy and smooth, about 5 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the canister if necessary.
Notes
The peanuts will go through stages of: crushed, crushed into a fine powder, a paste, a thicker paste, a big “dough ball”, and then the ball will break down into runnier peanut butter. At the point the peanut butter is runny, continue processing for about 1 more minute, making sure the peanut butter is as smooth as desired.If it wasn’t for taking pictures, in my food processor, it takes about 4 minutes and I did not need to scrape down the sides; there was very little splatter.I store my peanut butter in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator, where it keeps for many weeks. I prefer thicker peanut butter and the refrigerator helps it to stay thicker. You can store the peanut butter at room temperature where it will keep for at least a week. As with any food that has no preservatives, use common sense in terms of storage duration but in my experience, it will last for at least a month in the refrigerator, if not devoured much sooner.
Substitutions and Flavoring Suggestions
Substitute dry roasted, salted, or unsalted peanuts, mixed nuts, seasoned, or spicy nuts; I do not suggest raw nuts because they don’t have enough flavor depth for me but theoretically they will “work”, just a matter of taste preference.Salt, to taste (I added none)Peanut oil, canola oil, and I have also seen olive oil suggested, optional and only if necessary (I added none and although the paste is thick in the early to mid stages of blending causing one to ponder if oil is necessary, once you get past that stage, you’ll be glad to have not added oil because the finished peanut butter is already on the thinner side and the robust peanut flavor is not diluted by oil)Seasonings or flavorings to try and add in the final moments of processing and process until incorporated: cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, cardamom, brown sugar, vanilla extract, coffee extract, specialty oils and extracts from LorAnn, a pinch of cayenne or chili powder or savory spices, cocoa powder, chocolate/white chocolate/butterscotch/peanut butter chips and just pulse to incorporate; a handful of peanuts just pulsed to incorporate at the very end of processing to create a chunky-textured peanut butter. Add egg-less cookie dough chunks, dried fruits like raisins or dates; a splash of Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Frangelico, Chambord, Godiva Liqueur; have fun with it.If you’re unsure how a flavoring will turn out, I suggest removing half the peanut butter or two-thirds of it, placing it in another container, and flavor a smaller portion, to taste, before flavoring the entire batch with one particular seasoning or flavor. Or get two or three flavors from one recipe based on how inspired you are.
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Two-Minute Peanut Sauce (vegan, GF) and Fresh Vegan Spring Rolls (vegan, GF)
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Dark Rum Caramel Sauce (GF) – This is a fast and easy sauce and you’ll never need store-bought caramel sauce; rum optional but encouraged
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Have you ever made your own nut butter?
Recipe links welcome and I would love to hear your method and results.I know I’m not the first, and in recent memory Amanda and Sally have made their own peanut butter.
This is not rocket science but if you’re never seen it before or tried making your own, I hope you do now.
Do you have a favorite peanut butter?
I love peanut butter in all ways, shapes, and sizes. I especially like honey-roasted peanut butter because it’s naturally sweeter. For baking and cooking, I typically use Jif Creamy.Here are 40 or so of the peanut butter recipes I’ve made and posted about over the years.Here are 20 peanut butter recipes for National Peanut Butter Day last month.For baking, especially cookies, I plan to stick with store-bought peanut butter because cookies are temperamental. Given that homemade peanut butter is thinner than store-bought, and because I don’t like flat cookies,
I’ll stick with the conventional.For bars or other desserts that call for peanut butter with a recipe, sure, homemade would be lovely but honestly, the taste is going to be masked from a combination of butter, sugar, flour, eggs, and then it’s baked, which is the main reason I bake with whatever peanut butter is on sale. I save the fancy peanut butters for when I can really focus on every pure, unadulterated, peanut butter bite and not “waste” a high end peanut butter inside a recipe.
I don’t tend to buy natural peanut butter because of the separating and stirring issues.There’s a reason I made this peanut butter. Consider this post a Part 1.Consider Part 2 a giveaway of epic proportions. Stay tuned for the next post…
Homemade Peanut Butter