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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mung beans can be ordered on line, or found in any oriental grocery or Whole Foods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Easiest thing ever to make and so life giving. Add fresh sprouts to your salad, saute them in a stir fry, add them like croutons to your soup...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It only took 1 banana to make 10 cookies, and 1 frozen banana (and 3 frozen strawberries) to make the ice cream sandwiches below! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 banana</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(Add a dash of cinnamon and vanilla for extra yum!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 350° F. Use parchment paper or grease a cookie sheet and set aside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Preparation is just 5 mins. Baking time is about 25 minutes.</span><br />
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<br />Silvergalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06126904149878690168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001045357085129739.post-72875126285848426372020-02-07T08:38:00.000-05:002020-02-07T08:38:38.972-05:00Teff Love!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have fallen in love with a grain called 'Teff', an Ethiopian grain introduced to me by my sister who recently traveled there...</span><br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz5cbKVSf80/Xj1nIPsRxSI/AAAAAAAAQFI/cpg52JeHfm8EfEbT63ChfAw8w0XLsE6YwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/teff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1096" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz5cbKVSf80/Xj1nIPsRxSI/AAAAAAAAQFI/cpg52JeHfm8EfEbT63ChfAw8w0XLsE6YwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/teff.jpg" width="217" /></a><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">eff is a very fine grain - about the size of a poppy seed - that comes in a variety of colors, from white and red to dark brown. It is an ancient grain from Ethiopia and Eritrea, and comprises the staple grain of their cuisines. Ground into flour, Teff is used to make the traditional bread, injera: a flat, pancake-like, fermented bread that complements their exotic spices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While it grows predominantly in these African countries, with fertile fields and ecologically-sensitive farming methods, Idaho also produces some of the best quality Teff in the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I found it at Whole Foods but you can get it online.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>This mighty grain might be tiny but it's the staple food of ancient cultures and unrivaled athletes! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Tiny grain with Big Health Benefits</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Teff leads all the grains - by a wide margin - in its calcium content, with a cup of cooked Teff offering 123 mg, about the same amount of calcium as in a half-cup of cooked spinach. Teff is high in resistant starch, a newly-discovered type of dietary fiber that can benefit blood sugar management, weight control, and colon health. it's estimated that 20-40% of the carbohydrates in Teff are resistant starches. A gluten-free grain with a mild flavor, Teff is a healthy and versatile ingredient for many gluten-free products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Teff can be eaten whole and steamed, boiled, or baked, as a side dish or main course. It can also be ground into flour to make an excellent gluten-free flour alternative, and can be used to make waffles, cookies, bread, crackers and an assortment of other baked goods.</span><br />
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If you are addicted to Ben & Jerry's or Haggen Daz, here's an alternative that you will be SO thankful for, for so many reasons...</div>
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Within minutes of putting a mixture of chopped frozen bananas, walnuts and a few drops of vanilla into the food processor, this mixture of ingredients magically becomes a delicious, thick, 'scoopable' store-bought-tasting ice cream treat! Tastes like vanilla-nut flavor... </div>
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You can add any fruit or flavoring you like, including peanut butter (delicious with bananas) carob, and coconut. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The great thing is bananas and walnuts are available all year round and are super affordable! And a small bottle of vanilla lasts forever!</span></div>
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<li>Rich in vitamin B6 and vitamin C. </li>
<li>Excellent source of fiber, magnesium and potassium.</li>
<li>No fat, no sodium, no cholesterol.</li>
<li>Contains three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose - giving an instant and substantial boost of energy and a perfect substitute for sweets. </li>
<li>Excellent baby food.</li>
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You can eat this ice cream in a cone, cup or bowl. You can even make an ice cream pie with a base of crushed nuts, raisins and dates, the sky's the limit...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Wanted to share some of my favorite healthy recipes for spreads...these are great to serve your family, your guests, bring to a picnic, a party, and to eat with vegetables, crackers, chips or to spread on a sandwich or wrap with chopped salad.</span>
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<br />My favorite veggies to dip are baby carrots, celery stalks, red peppers, sweet pea pods, cucumber sticks, and the firm inner leaves of a Romaine lettuce.
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">One can chick peas - rinsed very well (or dried beans soaked overnight and cooked)
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">In a Food Processor or Blender mix all ingredients and add water, little by little, until the consistency is smooth, rich and thick. Process or blend for at least few minutes.</span></div>
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<br />Same as humus, just add cooked or canned black beans to recipe.
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<br />Same as humus, just add cooked or canned lentils to recipe.
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<br />1 whole cauliflower chopped into florets - lightly steamed
<br />1 TB Dijon mustard
<br />1 TB mayonnaise </span><span style="font-size: 100%;">(preferably the healthy 'veganaise' or homemade kind)
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<br />1 clove garlic minced or a few dashes of garlic powder<br />Dash of sea salt (optional)
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<br />1 can of pitted black olives
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<br />1 handful of fresh spinach leaves
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<br />1/2 cucumber
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<br />A few sprigs of fresh basil (or dash of dried powder)
<br />A few sprigs of fresh oregano (or dash of dried powder)
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<br />1 small onion (or dash of dried powder)
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</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LKOOC--JJII/SgRt1cVy8JI/AAAAAAAAAIc/EBBzU4cK0Hk/s1600-h/cele.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333508623621615762" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LKOOC--JJII/SgRt1cVy8JI/AAAAAAAAAIc/EBBzU4cK0Hk/s200/cele.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 130px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 85px;" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255 , 0 , 0); font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Vegetarian Tuna </span><span style="color: rgb(255 , 0 , 0); font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Spread</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">Using the knife in your food processor, chop </span><span style="font-size: 100%;">4 stalks of celery to very small pieces, a few seconds of 'pulsing' is all it takes. Take celery out and put into a bowl, chop or 'pulse' the whole can of chick peas for a few seconds only so as not to make it too 'mushy', the pieces should be chunky. Add to the celery and mix with mayo...close your eyes and taste - should remind you very much of the taste of tuna fish.
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Silvergalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06126904149878690168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001045357085129739.post-80884149979951700752019-03-10T09:40:00.000-04:002019-04-16T11:56:31.773-04:00Sweet Potato - How sweet it is! <br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "lato" , "open sans" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: normal;">Many people think about sweet potatoes as being nothing more than plain old potatoes that can perk our taste buds with some extra flavor. </span><br />
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Among these benefits are <b>antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and blood sugar-regulating nutrients.</b> Sweet potatoes are high in <strong>vitamin B6, </strong>a good source of<strong> vitamin C, </strong>contain<strong> Vitamin D, </strong><strong>iron, and </strong>are a good source of<strong> magnesium </strong>and <strong>potassium. </strong>They are high in<b> carotenoids, </b>have<b> natural sugars that slowly get released into the bloodstream, </b>and so much more...</div>
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Not only are sweet potatoes inexpensive, filling, delicious, and readily available all year long, <b>t</b><strong>hey are one of the most versatile foods available. </strong>You can eat them roasted, puréed, steamed, baked, or grilled. You can add them to soups and stews, grill and place them on top of leafy greens for a delicious salad, make sweet potato hash browns and baked fries, and they can even be added to smoothies, baked goods, and wraps.</div>
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Steamed and mashed sweet potatoes & carrots, with raisins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, dates - sweet and delicious.<br />
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Cubed and steamed sweet potatoes, carrots, zucchini & red pepper with vinaigrette dressing - yum.<br />
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Finely chopped (in food processor) sweet potato, sauteed with brown rice, lentils (already cooked) and raisins mixed in, seasoned with, garlic, curry, ginger, cumin, pepper & cinnamon - a very Middle Eastern flavor and very tasty.<br />
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Sweet potato/quinoa burgers, with sauteed shallots & garlic, tomato paste, and seasoning - Google for a variety of recipes - healthy, filling & amazing.<br />
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Sweet potatoes don't have to take a long time to prepare. Cutting them into 1/2-inch slices and steaming them for just 7 minutes not only brings out their great flavor, but helps to maximize their nutritional value. </div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">Did you know that cauliflower, raw or cooked, hot or cold, is an amazing replacement for rice, couscous and all types of other grains? Believe it or not, an entire head of cauliflower (about 6 servings!) is only 146 calories! And 1 ounce is only 7!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">I'm so excited to share with you my recent experience with cauliflower I can hardly contain myself! There are so many wonderful ways to prepare this amazing and versatile vegetable that is often taken for granted...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">Click here for a list </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">of the amazing <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/02/22/cauliflower-health-benefits.aspx">health benefits</a> of cauliflower.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">Here are raw cauliflower florets, which were then 'magically' made into raw rice </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">by chopping </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">in the food processor for just 3 seconds.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">To the right is cauliflower rice, sauteed with a little Toasted Sesame Oil and </span><a href="http://bragg.com/products/bragg-liquid-aminos-soy-alternative.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">Bragg</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">, topped with toasted almond slices & peanut sauce with salad on the side. The 'rice' is light and fluffy, super easy, quick to make and so filling and delicious!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 100%;"> The fruit is sweet enough, no need for honey or sugar.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;"> A handful of spinach thrown in is a great way to get more iron & extra vitamins in... it makes your shake green but isn't everything going green these days?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;"> Mint tastes delicious in a shake.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">A drop of vanilla adds 'yum' to it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">A spoonful of tahini (sesame paste) gives a special flavor.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;"> Fresh squeezed orange juice is a good base.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">A few walnuts add a great taste plus Omega 3 to your shake.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">Some crushed flax seeds also add Omega 3 and is good for your heart.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">Coconut adds a special flavor (unsweetened, organic is best).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">Adding one tsp of Carob powder makes a real treat.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;">Any kind of berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries - add great flavor.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">The cup or glass you drink from makes a difference- should be strong and elegant, with a straw!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LKOOC--JJII/Sg9O4J3RGrI/AAAAAAAAAKc/_yp_8J7civ4/s1600-h/watermelon.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336570810084694706" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LKOOC--JJII/Sg9O4J3RGrI/AAAAAAAAAKc/_yp_8J7civ4/s320/watermelon.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 83px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 124px;" /></a>On a hot day blend crushed ice with watermelon pieces (seedless) - it is a very tasty and refreshing Summer drink that you can make in less than 30 seconds.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LKOOC--JJII/Sg9TddQlMPI/AAAAAAAAAK0/vpqQtyvdojY/s1600-h/green+sm.htm" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336575848992813298" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LKOOC--JJII/Sg9TddQlMPI/AAAAAAAAAK0/vpqQtyvdojY/s320/green+sm.htm" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 119px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 106px;" /></a>Blended salads are a great way to eat healthy when you're on the go...no need for chopping a lot and you get even better nutrition by drinking it rather than chewing...throw in a pepper, tomato, cucumber, sliced avocado some parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, seasonings and <span style="font-weight: bold;">blend baby blend!</span>...experiment with other veggies, add lettuce or spinach for extra green...tastes delicious and very refreshing, kind of like drinking salsa or gazpacho.<br /><br />Enjoy & Bon Appetit!<br /><br /><br /></span>Silvergalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06126904149878690168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001045357085129739.post-35753817700740870092019-01-09T13:00:00.000-05:002019-04-16T12:51:59.200-04:00No-Bake Make-Ahead Sweet Treat for the Holidays...<div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">While observing a friend make sushi at a party a while ago I was inspired to create my own veggie recipe...it's so easy and fun to make, and a good combination of healthy ingredients is just as tasty (if not tastier!) and filling, without the fish. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";">(best value is buying 50 in a bag at an Oriental Food Market)<br />Brown Rice<br />Lentils</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Our friend Noy came up with this combo and shared it with us at a recent gathering, and we couldn't believe we had never tried it before as we are avid consumers of hummus and have eaten it with most every type of vegetable, pita, chip and cracker, but never apple...how could this be?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">* Optional - fresh basil, za'atar (middleastern spice), tablespoon extra virgin olive oil mixed in or dripped on top with toasted pine nuts </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In a Food Processor or Blender mix all ingredients and add water, little by little, until the consistency is smooth, rich and thick. Process or blend for at least a few minutes.</span><br />
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<br />Silvergalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06126904149878690168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001045357085129739.post-51429559722503903402017-12-13T15:48:00.000-05:002019-04-16T12:53:25.737-04:00Make Your Own Seaweed Powder Spice!<h3>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6uMSi3Rit8/WFBMg1ezRVI/AAAAAAAAOGw/5fEfjfRFz8QumEZEgYiMc-C5VJqKDpYXgCLcB/s1600/DSCN9166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: transparent; clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f0e0e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Add flavor to your food without using salt. Grind any type of dried seaweed into a powder to make a salt substitute to use in your recipes. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0f0e0e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All edible seaweeds contribute healthy vitamins and minerals to your diet, including vitamins A, B, C and E, plus iodine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The distinctive flavor of seaweed is known as “umami” — a savory sensation unlike the other four tastes of the tongue: sweet, salty, bitter and sour. Used as a seasoning, seaweed powder can enhance the flavor of any food.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0f0e0e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Using a funnel, transfer the seaweed powder to an empty spice container. Approximately 4 sheets fill a small one. You can make a lot more of this powder and store it in an air tight container indefinitely in a cool, dry spot.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0f0e0e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Try any edible seaweed - such as dried kelp, nori or dulse - for making this seasoning.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;">Juice from lemon/lime</span></li>
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</span> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uNvnkuTm-BE/VYhWHoug56I/AAAAAAAALdY/aMvYO121CR0/s1600/DSCN5681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uNvnkuTm-BE/VYhWHoug56I/AAAAAAAALdY/aMvYO121CR0/s200/DSCN5681.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Summer! Mangoes are now in season and a favorite in our house. We eat them for breakfast, as a snack, and at least a few mangoes get consumed daily these days. The 'king of fruits', as mango is sometimes called, is one of the most nutritionally rich fruits with unique flavor, taste and health-promoting qualities. They taste so good it's hard to believe they are actually healthy, but they are! </span><br />
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Mangoes are loaded with more than 20 vitamins and minerals that defend the body against disease. They are high in iron, so people who suffer from anemia can enjoy mangoes regularly. Mangoes help to reduce cholesterol and are a rich source of vitamin A. Mangoes are even good for better sex, since the vitamin E which is abundantly present in mangoes, help to regulate sex hormones and build sex drive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mangoes can also be used externally to improve skin tone, as they clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples. Mangoes help to make the body more alkaline and are also important in preventing constipation due to their high fiber and water content. Recent studies have shown that contrary to popular belief, mangoes may also help to <span id="goog_2082348679"></span><a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/040415_mangoes_diabetes_prevention_healthy_foods.html">protect against diabetes</a><span id="goog_2082348680"></span>.</span><br />
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</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favorite salad this season is one that includes mango - I am addicted! I can eat it every day and never tire of the taste. No matter what other vegetables are included, mango makes a salad sweeter, yummier, prettier, zestier and more flavorful. Add some lemon or lime juice and perhaps a little vinegar, olive oil and/or herbs, and you have an amazing and very satisfying dish.</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QVADZDUDCRo/VYhWI4kpRoI/AAAAAAAALdk/ZDvCvSvUJWc/s1600/DSCN5673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QVADZDUDCRo/VYhWI4kpRoI/AAAAAAAALdk/ZDvCvSvUJWc/s200/DSCN5673.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The easiest and most efficient way to cut little cubes is to slice each side of </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">the mango just past the pit and cut a grid without breaking the skin. Turn it inside out and just use your thumb to push off the little pieces right into your salad. As you do this, the sweet mango juice will drip into your salad and garnish it with yummy-ness.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">More good news - mangoes are very low in calories, only about 110 in each. The sweetness of mangoes also helps in curbing the appetite for other sweet things, because the high fiber content helps keep us feeling full, with less of a need to snack.</span><br />
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Mangoes fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clean your skin and make the perfect snack. We should all be eating more mangoes, don't you think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This avocado chocolate mousse is gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and vegan, and only contains </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 ingredients: Avocado, Cacao Powder and Dates.</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course you can add nuts, fruit, and anything your taste buds desire, but this combination of healthy and delicious ingredients create a dense and rich mousse that will delight you, your family & friends, and even your kids!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Avocado has been called one of the world's most perfect foods and is a nutritional powerhouse with over a dozen health benefits, so you can enjoy this decadent treat while knowing that you are nourishing your body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can make it in a food processor or blender, eat it right away, chill it in the fridge, or freeze it and blend it again later for more of a frozen treat. Experiment and see what works for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">3 Dates and 1 Tablespoon of Unsweetened Cacao Powder </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>per </b>(small Haas)<b> Avocado </b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">works well, however that is up to you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This dessert is truly delicious and a great way to get your 'creamy chocolate fix' in the healthiest possible way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's customary to dip apples in honey in honor of Rosh </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All you need are 3 ingredients: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Dates</b>, <b>Cashews</b> and a few drops of <b>Vanilla</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So easy, delicious, filling, healthy, and extremely versatile... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>For 1 cup of spread</b> use about 8 dates, 1 cup raw cashews </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you know, wheatgrass is a very healthy and popular drink in juice bars or sold as powdered supplements at health stores, but it can be rather expensive. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope the easy instructions and photos in this post inspire and empower you to grow your own!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please take the time to review the <b><a href="http://hippocratesinst.org/wheatgrass/benefits-of-wheatgrass">Amazing Benefits of Wheatgrass</a></b> for extra motivation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is loads of information, instructions and great <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=grow%20wheatgrass%20at%20home&sm=1"><b>YouTube Videos</b></a> for extra help, but here are the basics to get you started:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Soak your hard winter wheat seeds (also called wheatberries) which you can find in Whole Foods or on line for very cheap (<a href="http://seeds.toddsseeds.com/wheatgrass-seeds-hard-red-wheat-one-pound-organic/"><b>wheatgrass-seeds</b></a>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sprout the seeds in a jar for the next 24 hours, by rinsing and draining the seeds well three times a day, (before work, after work, and before bed). Put cheese cloth or mesh over the jar, or use a sieve with tiny holes to drain.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Plant the seeds after a very short 'tail' is visible, on top of the soil (basic potting mix or top soil will work fine.) Do not bury the seeds under the soil, but do keep them wet. As you can see, I used small plastic pots leftover from plants I purchased and saved, or you can purchase <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wheatgrass-Sprout-Growing-Drainage-Holes/dp/B005VS0CCC/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1394225173&sr=8-8&keywords=wheatgrass+trays"><b>wheatgrass trays</b></a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Water gently, but soak the soil, once in the morning and once in the evening, so they don't dry out. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By the fourth day you can already see the grass growing, which is very exciting, and within a few days it will be ready for you to consume.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cut with a scissors and juice!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I do not own a dedicated juicer, but have been enjoying the benefits of wheatgrass along with a mixture of greens in my juices. I also blend wheatgrass in my shakes and smoothies and love the extra flavor, energy </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and healing properties it offers.</span></div>
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<b>Have you added coconut oil into your daily health and beauty routines yet? </b><br />
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</b> Here are some great and practical uses for coconut oil:<br />
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<b>Eye Makeup Remover</b> - Coconut oil is a gentle and effective way to remove make-up. A little goes a long way and you avoid expensive brands with chemicals and artificial ingredients.<br />
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<b>Hair Care - </b>Store-bought hair masques and moisturizing conditioners are often filled with fragrances, chemicals, and other additives that do more harm than good. Coconut oil works as an excellent masque prior to shampooing. Liberally apply it to the hair, let it stay in for 5 minutes, rinse, and then continue shampooing and washing hair as normal. Putting in on as a detangler or conditioner is also great.<br />
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<b>Massage Oil</b> - There are many organic ways to spice up your sex life, and using coconut oil as a massage oil is one. Mix with other essential oils for desired scents and aura.<br />
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<b>Reduce Frizz - </b>All it takes is a small dab of coconut oil rubbed into your hands and then brushed through your hair to reduce frizz and leave your locks looking soft, healthy, and moisturized. Don’t worry about the greasy look; as long as you apply only a dab, greasiness will be avoided.<br />
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<b>Shaving Cream - </b>It’s never fun to shave without something creamy or soft to make the experience less harsh on your skin. Instead of reaching for a store-bought shaving cream, opt for coconut oil. It goes on smooth and works as both a shaving cream and an after-shave moisturizer.<br />
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</div><b>Daily Energy Supplement -</b> Because of its ability to fight off bacteria and viruses as well as its positive influence on digestion and skin health, coconut oil makes a great daily supplement. Add a teaspoon to your morning smoothie or lightly cook vegetables with it.<br />
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<b>Anti-Aging Moisturizer - </b>Coconut oil provides a boost of antioxidants, which are linked to preventing signs of aging skin. Apply a smidgen of coconut oil to your face after cleansing at night and let it do its healing while you get your shut-eye.<br />
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<b>Diminish Cellulite - </b>Introduce coconut oil to your daily moisturizing rituals. Apply it on your thighs and bum on a regular basis and you’ll start to notice your cellulite disappearing.<br />
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<b>Get Rid of Lice - </b>Rinse hair with vinegar and then brush in a generous amount of coconut oil so that the entire head is evenly coated. Put on a shower cap and let it sit for a few hours before rinsing off. The vinegar dissolves the sticking power of lice eggs and the coconut oil smothers and kills the lice.<br />
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<b>Boost Hormone Health - </b>Coconut oil offers the necessary building blocks for the production of hormones. Fat is very important in the rebuilding and repairing cells, but the wrong balance of poly saturated to saturated and mono unsaturated fats can mean bad news for your health. The human body is 97 percent saturated and monounsaturated fats and 3 percent polyunsaturated fat. Most vegetable oils tip the balance towards polyunsaturated fats, which can wreak havoc on the body. Coconut oil keeps the ratio balanced.<br />
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<b>Tanning Oil - </b>Coconut oil acts as a 4 SPF tanning oil that isn’t cancerous like the brands grazing beauty shop shelves. It’s moisturizing as well, which prevents your skin from getting dry and flaky under the sun.<br />
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<b>Dry Feet Fix - </b>Mix coconut oil with salt to remove dry skin from feet. The salt acts as an exfoliating scrub that removes dead skin cells and the coconut oil helps to lubricate, moisturize and kill bacteria in the process.<br />
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<b>Chicken Pox and Poison Ivy Relief - </b>Apply coconut oil to areas affected by chicken pox or poison ivy to reduce swelling, itching, and irritated skin.<br />
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<b>Replace Your Everyday Cooking Oil</b> - While many everyday oils like olive oil are lauded for their unsaturated fat qualities, when cooked, the oils biochemically change and don’t bear the same nutrients, enzymes and potency as when in a raw, cold-pressed state. Coconut oil is unique in that it has a high burning temperature, so it can withstand higher heat levels that other oils can’t. When cooking, opt for coconut oil. It brings a new flavor profile to your dishes and can make the difference in your healthy diet.<br />
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<ul><li>As a coffee creamer when emulsified into coffee</li>
<li>On the skin as a basic lotion</li>
<li>As a cloth diaper safe diaper cream (just rub on baby’s bottom)</li>
<li>To lighten age spots when rubbed directly on the skin</li>
<li>To prevent stretch marks during pregnancy</li>
<li>To get rid of cradle cap on baby</li>
<li>Rubbed on lips as a natural chap stick</li>
<li>Topically, can help skin heal faster after injury or infection</li>
<li>Directly on the perineum to help heal after birth</li>
<li>On feet to fight athlete’s foot or tor fungus</li>
<li>In place of Lanolin cream on nursing nipples to sooth irritation </li>
<li>Can help sooth psoriasis or eczema</li>
<li>There is some evidence that regular ingestion of coconut oil can help prevent or reverse Alzheimers</li>
<li>Rub coconut oil on the inside of your nose to help alleviate allergy symptoms</li>
<li>Nursing moms can take 3-4 tablespoons a day (and Vitamin D) to increase milk supply and nutrients</li>
<li>There is some evidence that coconut oil helps digestion and may even kill intestinal parasites or yeast</li>
<li>Mix a tablespoon with a tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost (do NOT take this at night!)</li>
<li>Can help improve insulin levels</li>
<li>Oil pulling with coconut oil helps improve gum health</li>
<li>Can help improve cholesterol ratios</li>
<li>Blend a tablespoon into hot tea to help speed recovery from cold or flu</li>
<li>Can help reduce appearance of varicose veins</li>
<li>After initial heat is gone, can help speed healing of sunburn</li>
<li>Is an immediate source of energy when eaten and isn’t stored as fat</li>
<li>As a natural personal lubricant that won’t disturb vaginal flora</li>
<li>It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis</li>
<li>Can help resolve acne when used regularly</li>
<li>Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth</li>
<li>In kids ears to help speed ear infection healing</li>
<li>Can help speed weight loss when consumed daily</li>
<li>Can help improve sleep when taken daily</li>
<li>A tablespoon melted into a cup of warm tea can help sooth a sore throat</li>
<li>By itself or with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste</li>
<li>For pets struggling with skin issues when used externally</li>
<li>Can be taken in warm ginger tea to sooth heartburn or nausea</li>
<li>On hands after doing dishes to avoid dry skin</li>
<li>Mixed with catnip, rosemary, or mint essential oils as a natural bug repellent</li>
<li>Can be used on mom’s nipple and baby’s mouth to help treat thrush</li>
<li>When taken regularly, it can help fight candida</li>
<li>When taken regularly, it can boost hormone production</li>
<li>Ingesting coconut oil daily can help with allergy symptoms</li>
<li>Ingesting coconut oil daily can increase mental alertness</li>
<li>Can relieve the pain of hemorrhoids when used topically</li>
<li>Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold</li>
<li>Rub into elbows daily to help alleviate dry, flaky elbows</li>
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I often use a brand called - <b>Spectrum</b> <b>Organic Virgin Coconut Oil</b> - which you can find in Whole Foods, Publix and other stores, 14 oz. for approx $8.00. There are dozens of brands on line so Google to find the best value and stock up!<br />
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I just found a 54 oz. for just $17.50 with FREE shipping here: <a href="http://www.drvita.com/">drvita.com</a><br />
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It is an incredibly magical and versatile item to have in your pantry and also among your toiletries, so invest in some plastic spray and squeeze bottles and store in different places in your home to incorporate the above uses into your lifestyle...you’ll be so happy you did.<br />
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<b>3 mashed bananas (ripe)</b><br />
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<b>2 cups oats</b><br />
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<b>1/2 cup raisins</b><br />
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<li>Drop cookie dough by spoonfuls on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and flatten cookies into rounds.</li>
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You can add ground flax seed, more spices, other dried fruits & nuts...they are best and most delish freshly baked in the <b>morning</b>, and makes the house smell wonderful!<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">Regardless of the contents, it's always sort of fun to look inside.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">I took the photos included in this post recently, when I came back from the Open Farmer's Market called the Swap Shop, in Sunrise, FL. We've been shopping there for about 20 years now and have s</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">ustained a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle for our family of 5 on a modest but substantial budget, with a feeling of incredible abundance because of the amounts of fruits and vegetables that are stocked in our fridge used for meals, fresh juices, shakes, and snacks.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">As you can see, most of what's in there is fresh produce. Other things kept in our fridge on a regular basis include homemade hummus, fresh peanut butter, tofu, homemade sprouts, unsalted butter, whole wheat flour & yeast for baking in the bread machine, homemade salad dressing, dates, raisins, walnuts, almonds, leftover quinoa and rice & lentils. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">In our freezer you'll usually find a few bags of frozen bananas and chopped frozen fruit for smoothies and homemade ice cream, frozen slices of home baked (salt free, sugar free, additive free) and ice.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">We do indulge and splurge on pizza, ice cream, chips and baked goods occasionally, since moderation of 'special treats' is key in a balanced lifestyle, but healthy choices are available for our daily consumption. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">As the New Year approaches, let's take stock of what we are putting into our bodies, and whether the food we are eating is </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">alive (contains water, like fruits and veggies) or</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;"> dead (cooked or </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">packaged)</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif; line-height: 21px;">. We only have one body, and we should take the best care of it for ourselves and for our loved ones, who count on us to be healthy and strong, with energy to work and enjoy our lives in excellent health.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Century, Times, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">If somebody took a look inside your fridge today, what would they see? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you love sprouts and want to have them available all the time, make them yourself easily, with very little space needed, in your very own kitchen!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you purchase sprouts in the store they are usually overpriced, packaged, and after a day or two often get slimy or go bad very quickly.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The sprouts we've been growing are Mung Bean, Alfalfa and Broccoli sprouts (seeds were also purchased on Amazon) and having them on hand to add to our daily salads has been a luxury...the best thing about homemade sprouts is that you know exactly where they came from and what went into them - just fresh water!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sprouts are one of the most alkalizing, nutritious and easily accessible foods known to man, rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes. A sprout possesses all of the energy, vitamins, nutrients and power that enables it to be transformed from a small seed into a strong plant. At this stage its nutritional value is at its highest, and due to their size and taste you are able to eat hundreds of sprouted seeds at a time. In so many sprouts, you are eating the equivalent of hundreds of fully grown plants all at once! Studies have shown that broccoli and other types of sprouts contain exceptionally high levels of a natural cancer fighting compound called sulforaphane (20-50 times more than in mature broccoli) which helps support antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There's a lot of information available on the internet on sprouts and how to grow them, with plenty of methods and techniques, but after trying several other ways I found the <b>Sprout Garden</b> to be the easiest, quickest, most fun and rewarding. Kids can also help, it's so easy...you just have to water and drain them first thing in the morning and last thing at night, and within just a few days your sprouts are ready! </span><br />
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As I write this post I'm drinking a delicious juice made with celery, apple, carrot, a slice of lemon, a piece of ginger, parsley and cucumber...I have been drinking this kind of juice every day for almost 90 days now, and I feel amazing, with boundless energy and great health! A very exciting result has been losing a few 'pesky pounds' I've been meaning to for some time now, and I've been told my skin feels softer and is glowing...<br />
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If you have a juicer and are not using it, take it out, dust it off, and get ready to rock!...I promise you it will be worth your while...most people get excited about juicing and do it for a little while, and then they get lazy, especially about cleaning the juicer afterwards. (You know who you are!) It only takes a few minutes, and if you 'whistle while you work' and know that if you take the time to treat yourself to this magical and healthful drink, it will become a habit, second nature, and your body will actually begin to crave the juice on a daily basis and you will start realizing all kinds of amazing results!<br />
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I was inspired by a documentary I saw several months ago called "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" by Joe Cross. It's an amazing documentary (reserved it at my local library) about a man's journey through JUICE FASTING, and how he and other people along the way achieve a healthy lifestyle using the power of fruits and vegetables. Its primary focus is on shedding weight, but even for people who have no weight issues but perhaps some health issues, it's well worth watching and being inspired...it's a great way to change up your lifestyle and get some great extra energy!<br />
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No doubt, the healthiest juices are the ones that contain greens. Green leafy vegetables contain the most vitamins and nutrients, and you'll feel almost instantly better after drinking a green juice. Typically, the guidelines for making Green Juice is 60% green and leafy vegetables and 40% other vegetables/fruits.<br />
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The juice floods your body with enzymes, vitamins and minerals for quick absorption and greatly benefits your immune system.<br />
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If you are making a whole day's worth of juice at one time, keep the juice in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for later.<br />
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A basic recipe to get you started... <br />
Cucumber, celery, green leaves (lettuce, kale, collard greens), 1 apple.<br />
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You can add carrots, beets, red and green peppers, broccoli, zucchini, pineapple, add spice with some fresh ginger, add a zesty tang with a slice of lemon or lime (skin is okay to include), give your juice a fresh taste with a few sprigs of mint.<br />
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There are many dozens of wonderful recipes on the internet so google away and find the best and tastiest juice that works for you, and start today!<br />
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Obviously fresh vegetable juice is much more concentrated than the amount of vegetables you can possibly eat in one sitting, so the nutritional benefits of the vegetables are made available to the body much faster, helping your body to remove the step required to extract the juice from the vegetable. But in doing so, you also lose the all important fiber which helps maintain regularity, so make sure to continue eating plenty of fresh veggies as well!<br />
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