Showing posts with label delicious. Show all posts
Showing posts with label delicious. Show all posts

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Blueberry, lime, mint recipe.


Rich source of the phytonutrients ellagic acid.  Ellagic acid has proven anticancer and genetic-material-protection capabilities.  It also encourages a healthy rate of apoptosis—how the body seeks out and destroys harmful or damaged cells, like cancer cells. Very beneficial fro skin.






  • Blueberries
  • Lime
  • Mint
  • Water
  • Ice

















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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

What's a Raw Vegan Diet ?

A raw foods diet consists of unprocessed raw vegan foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius). "Raw foodists" believe that foods cooked above this temperature have lost their enzymes and thus a significant amount of their nutritional value and are harmful to the body, whereas uncooked foods provide living enzymes and proper nutrition. Proponents of a raw food diet claim that there are many benefits to eating raw foods, including weight loss, more energy, clear skin, improved digestion and improved overall health. Many people clarify that they eat a "high raw" or a certain percentage of raw foods in their diet, such as "75% raw diet" or a "90% raw diet".


RECIPE:

Piña Kale-ada Green Smoothie! Raw, vegan, and low fat! Enjoy this delicious sweet drink outside for a quick get-a-way! 

Ingredients for the Green Smoothie:
2-4 cups ripe pineapple, diced
1-2 cups of young coconut water
2 cups kale, de-stemmed
1 tsp. rose water
Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender, pour, and enjoy! YUM!

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Recipe from: http://www.fullyraw.com/recipes/fullyraw-pina-kale-ada-smoothies/

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Grapefruit Benefits

Rich in the Nutritional Powerhouse Vitamin C


Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system. Vitamin C-rich foods like grapefruit may help reduce cold symptoms or severity of cold symptoms; over 20 scientific studies have suggested that vitamin C is a cold-fighter. Vitamin C also prevents the free radical damage that triggers the inflammatory cascade, and is therefore also associated with reduced severity of inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. As free radicals can oxidize cholesterol and lead to plaques that may rupture causing heart attacks or stroke, vitamin C is beneficial to promoting cardiovascular health. Owing to the multitude of vitamin C's health benefits, it is not surprising that research has shown that consumption of vegetables and fruits high in this nutrient is associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes including heart disease, stroke and cancer.

Insomnia: A simple glass of grapefruit juice, if drunk before going to bed, can promote healthy sleep and alleviate the irritating symptoms and repercussions of insomnia. This is due to the presence of tryptophan in grapefruits, the chemical we often associate with becoming sleepy after big meals. The levels of tryptophan in grapefruit juice lets us nod off peacefully to sleep.
Diabetes: Diabetic patients can safely eat grapefruit, because consuming grapefruit can reduce the level of starch in the body. If a patient is diabetic, intake of grapefruit can help them to regulate the flow of sugar in their body, effectively handling the disease. recent studies have shown this beneficial relationship between diabetes and grapefruits to be due to the flavonoid content of grapefruits, along with a number of other healthy benefits from those compounds.



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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Amazing Uses for Lemons:





Produce Preserver

Make your fruit and vegetable slices last longer by coating them with lemon juice. The citric acid will help keep them from browning. Give it a try today by coating some apples slices or spritzing it on a batch of guacamole.



All-Purpose Cleaner
Replace harsh, chemical-filled cleaners with a natural, lemon-based one. For mirrors, windows, and countertops, mix lemon juice and water in a spray bottle. Brighten your whites without bleach by adding a cup of lemon juice to your laundry. Rub a lemon directly on grimy faucets and shower handles to remove soap scum while polishing chromes and other metals. You can even remove carpet stains with a lemon juice and salt scrub!





Teeth Whitening Treatment

Get sparkling white teeth with a simple combination of lemon juice and baking soda. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice and baking soda until it bubbles. Using a cotton swab, apply the mixture to your teeth and let sit for a minute before brushing off gently. This is a cost-effective way to get the smile you want without paying for expensive whitening treatments. However, it’s important to follow the instructions exactly because citric acid can erode tooth enamel if it’s left on your teeth for more than a minute.



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How Your Body Looks Without Enough Water ...






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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Fruits & Veggies, when are they in season ?




SPRING:
(Mid-March to Mid-June)

Fruits: Apricots—Avocados—Carrots—Cherries—Grapefruit—
Kiwis—Kumquats – Lemons—Mango— Pineapple—

Navel oranges—Strawberries.
Veggies: Artichokes—Arugula— Asparagus—Beets—Fava beans— Fennel—Fiddleheads – Greens—Leeks— Lettuce—Morels—Nettles – Spring onions—Parsley—Peas—Radishes— Rhubarb—Scallions—Spinach—Swiss chard—Turnips.



SUMMER:
(Mid-June to Mid-September)

Fruits: Apples – Apricots – Avocados – Blackberries – Blueberries – Boysenberries – 
Cactus -  pears – Cherries – Figs – Melons – Mulberries – Nectarines – Peaches – Plums – Raspberries – Tomatoes – Tomatillos – Watermelon.
Veggies: Asparagus - Basil – Beets – Broccoli – Corn – Cucumbers – Eggplant – Green -  beans – Okra – Peas – Radishes – Rhubarb – Spinach - Summer squash – Zucchini.



AUTUMN:
(Mid-September to Mid-December)

 Fruits:  Apples – Avocados – Bananas – Clementines – Cranberries – Dates – Figs – Grapefruit – Grapes – Kiwi – Kumquats – Mandarin – Melons – Oranges – Pears – Persimmons – Pomegranates – Raspberries.   

Veggies: Beans – Beets - Bok choy – Broccoli - Broccoli rabe - Brussels sprouts – Cabbage – Carrots – Cauliflower - Celery root - Collard greens – Garlic – Jerusalem -  Artichokes – Kale – Leeks – Lettuce – Parsnips – Pumpkin – Rhubarb – Rutabaga - Snow peas – Spinach - Sweet potatoes - Swiss chard – Turnips – Watercress - Winter squash.   



WINTER:
(Mid-December to Mid-March)

Fruits: Avocados – Bananas - Blood oranges – Clementines – Cranberries – Grapefruit – Grapes – Guavas – Kiwi – Kumquats – Limes – Oranges – Passion fruit – Pears – Persimmons – Pomegranates – Tangelos – Tangerines .
Veggies: Artichokes - Bok choy – Broccoli - Broccoli rabe – Brussels sprouts – Cabbage – Cauliflower – Celery -  root – Jerusalem -  artichokes – KaleLettuce - Parsnips – Radishes – Rhubarb – Rutabaga - Snow peas - Sweet potatoes – Turnips – Watercress - Winter squash.



Try adding this amazing Fruits and Veggies to you water, making an Infused Water ! 



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