Eat Your Curly Vegetables

I BUILT THAT!

 The spiral vegetable slicer cuts vegetables and fruits into curly, ribbon-like slices.Place the vegetable or fruit on the prongs of the wheel, then turn the wheel while pushing the base toward the vertical julienne blade and voila!...continuous spiral strands of glorious produce miraculously appear! I am having so much fun and am eating more raw veggies. This spiral slicer really works.I bought mine online (Amazon).
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Creamy Turmeric Tea: Yummy and Good For You!

This "tea" is amazing.

Creamy Turmeric Tea
(1 serving)
8 ounces (1 cup) almond or coconut milk

1/2-inch wide round slice of ginger root, peeled and finely chopped

Read more: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/creamy-turmeric-tea/#ixzz2D5M2b7l1

1/2-inch wide round slice of ginger root, peeled and finely chopped

Read more: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/creamy-turmeric-tea/#ixzz2D5M2b7l1

1/2 inch wide round slice of ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Dash of cayenne pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon honey (or other sweetener)
Optional additions: a small pat of butter, cinnamon, cardamom

Mark's Daily Apple

B6 Overdose? Yes, You Can!

From LIVESTRONG.COM:
Your central nervous system requires adequate levels of vitamin B-6 to function normally. That's why health professionals with the Office of Dietary Supplements recommend adults get 1.3 to 2.0 mg of vitamin B-6 daily, depending on age and health status. Despite its beneficial attributes, vitamin B-6 can be dangerous in large amounts. In fact, people who take more than 200 mg of this nutrient daily are at risk of developing vitamin B-6 overdose symptoms. If you think you've overdosed on vitamin B-6, contact your medical provider as soon as possible for additional care. Read more...
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Forks Over Knives (Reposting)

I highly recommend this important film on nutrition  (I watched it on Netflix Instant play)

FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods.

  http://www.forksoverknives.com/

Healthy Quotes

Global Healing Center Facebook Page held a contest for Facebook readers: Send us your favorite healthy quote.  They chose the top fifty, but are encouraging readers to keep posting quotes.

Just a few:

• “If you don’t take care of your body, where are you going to live?”  ~Unknown
• Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which one can die.  ~Unknown
• “Garbage in garbage out”  ~George Fuechsel
• “Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.”  ~Doug Larson
• “Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.”  ~B.K.S. Iyengar
• “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it”  ~Common sense
• “In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.”  ~Author Unknown 
• “Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.”  ~Josh Billings

Link to the top 50 quotes:
Global Healing Center

What's Cool About Cucumbers

Who knew this about the cool cucumber?

One serving contains vitamin A, C, K and B6 as well as thiamin and folate.  

One cup contains 16 micrograms of magnesium and 181 mg of potassium (helps control and reduce high blood pressure).  

 All minerals (except for salt) are present in a cucumber. One cup contains calcium, iron, manganese, selenium, zinc and potassium. 

Health benefits  (due in part to the cucumber’s high water content): 

•  clear skin

• sunburn relief

•  reduction of under-eye swelling

• aids in elimination of toxins from the body
• provides a quick afternoon pick-me-up that can last for hours (a healthy alternative to caffeinated soda)

•   helps build bone strength as well as reduce the risk of osteoporosis and    arthritis (due to the 12% of Vitamin K found in one cup of cucumbers).
   
  
• One cup of cucumbers contains 16 micrograms of magnesium and 181 mg of potassium, which can help control and reduce high blood pressure when combined with a well-balanced diet. 

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*And who knew... 

• Rubbing a cucumber along the bathroom mirror will stop the after-shower fogging and provide a soothing spa-like fragrance. (Haven't tried it yet.)

• Placing a few slices of cucumber in an aluminum pie tin in planting beds helps keep gardens free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.
   
• Want a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out to the pool? Try rubbing a slice (or two) of cucumbers along your problem areas for a few minutes. The phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works on wrinkles, too. (I have not personally tried this. There aren't enough cucumbers in my refrigerator. LOL).
  
  
• Want to avoid a terrible headache or a hangover? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed, and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumber contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium. (I haven't tried this either and hope I don't need to.)
  
  
• Cucumbers have been used for centuries for quick meals, so if you're looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge, snack on a cucumber.
   
• Too rushed to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly-cut cucumber over the surface: the chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that looks great and repels water. (I've never tried this one either, so I would sample a small area first and see what happens when it dries.)

* Information contained in a forwarded email from my sister. (I think the information originated @ Ready Nutrition.)

More cucumber links:

The World's Healthiest Foods
Nutritional Data
The Old Farmers' Almanac
Disabled World
allrecipes.com
Thirteen Uses for Cucumbers (I know, ha ha ha)
Cucumber Recipes 

Use Food to Set the Mood

The following guidelines are included in Dr. Mercola's article, "Why have Antipsychotic Prescriptions in Children Skyrocketed?" 

Although this article addresses behavior problems in children, all of us can benefit by following these guidelines.

 

1.  Eliminate, or severely limit fructose.
   Sugar/fructose has been linked to mental health problem.
2. Avoid processed foods, especially those containing artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.
3. Replace soft drinks, fruit juices, and pasteurized milk with pure water.
4. Eat high quality fermented organic foods and/or high quality probiotic supplements (supplying healthy bacteria).
5. Add high-quality, animal-based omega-3 fats (like krill oil) to the diet. Also,  balance intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fats.
6. Include whole, organic foods in the diet (both to increase nutrient content and reduce chemical exposure).
7. Also reduce or eliminate grains. Even healthy organic whole grains can cause problems (they break down into sugars).
"...whole wheat in particular contains high amounts of wheat germ agglutinin (WGA), which can have adverse effects on mental health due to its neurotoxic actions, plus wheat inhibits production of serotonin."  Dr. Mercola.

8. Avoid artificial sweeteners of all kinds.
   
9. Exercise.
10.  Get into the sun for a while each day (or vitamin D3 supplements if this is not possible) to help maintain optimal vitamin D levels.
    "Scientists are now beginning to realize vitamin D is involved in maintaining the health of your brain, as they've recently discovered vitamin D receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system. There's even evidence indicating vitamin D improves your brain's detoxification process. "   Dr. Mercola.
11. Prevent exposure to toxic metals and chemicals.
    "Prevent exposure to toxic metals and chemical by replacing personal care products, detergents and household cleaners with all natural varieties. Metals like aluminum, cadmium, lead and mercury are commonly found in thousands of different food products, household products, personal products and untold numbers of industrial products and chemicals. The presence of toxic metals in your child's body is highly significant for they are capable of causing serious health problems by interfering with normal biological functioning. The health effects range from minor physical ailments to chronic diseases, and altered mood and behavior."   Dr. Mercola

Dr. Mercola article 

Top Ten Herbs and Spices for a Healthier You

 Want to combat aging?   Adopt a healthy lifestyle: regular physical activity, quality sleep, healthy foods.  According to Dr. Mercola, via Dr. Oz, adding some or all of the listed herbs and spices to your cooking (at least one teaspoon) won’t merely spice up your meal...it may save your life. 

TURMERIC: Contains curcumin, guards against cancer and Alzheimer’s.

CLOVES: Cinnamon on steroids, highest in antioxidants, contains eugenol (which has mild anesthetic benefits), fights just about everything. 

CINNAMON: Contains anti-inflammatory compounds and antibiotic properties, relieves stiffness due to arthritis.

JAMAICAN ALLSPICE: Produced from the fruit of the Pimenta dioica, stimulates digestive juices, keeps blood sugar under control.

APPLE PIE SPICE (key ingredient ginger):  Helps protect against harmful bacteria and fungi, boosts the immune system, keeps your heart young.

OREGANO: Immunity booster, antioxidant properties (contains rosmarinic acid), clears out free radicals, helps to kill Candida or yeast infection, as well as fungal nail infections.

MARJORAM: Improves digestion and sleep.

SAGE: Fights inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis (which causes hardening of the arteries).

THYME: Can kill MSRA bacteria, extracts are used in mouthwashes to treat inflammation, and in cough drops to treat throat infections.

ITALIAN SPICE: Protects your skin cells. Basil, the key ingredient, is loaded with antioxidants that can protect your cells from harmful free radicals, the damaging molecules that also contribute to heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease. 

 LINK: Dr. Oz Article on Dr. Mercola Recommendations

Emergency/Survival Foods

We must eat and drink; a crisis does not cancel that need...thus the purpose of this post. I will be buying the Augason Farms Emergency Food Supply (pictured) from Sam's Club. It comes in a pail and can be stored easily in a closet (indoors). I am not recommending this particular brand because I haven't tried the food, but this product is priced right and worth a $60 investment. I will be trying different samples from other companies. (Most offer free samples.)


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How Much Do You Need?
Disaster Pantry
Emergency Stockpile 
Top Ten Reviews  (also a good overview of essentials needed in an emergency)