Lose Weight with the Best Cabbage Soup Ever!

Cabbage Soup
Here is a great soup that may help you shed a few pounds.  It is filling and has a kick to it.

Ingredients
1 cup of organic celery, diced
1 cup of organic carrots, diced
1 organic onion, diced
1 organic green or red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves of organic garlic, minced
1 can of organic diced tomatoes
1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
4 cups of organic vegetable broth
1 cup of water
1 tsp organic oregano
1 tsp organic basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ( or chopped fresh hot peppers)
2 tbs of organic olive oil
season with sea salt and pepper to taste


Directions:
In a large pot, heat two tablespoons of olive oil.
add celery, onions, bell peppers and carrots and cook until tender
add garlic
add vegetable broth
add tomatoes and cabbage
Bring soup to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until cabbage is tender.
Stir in oregano, basil and red pepper flakes.
add salt and pepper to taste

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On Dr. Oz.....Yakon Syrup for Weight-Loss!

Is Yacon Syrup Effective For Weight Loss?

November 7th, 2013 

A recent episode of Dr. Oz extolled the virtues of a little-known product known as yacon syrup, referred to as a “game changer” in the weight loss arena. Today we’ll look at this product and seek reviews from those who have tried it.

About Yacon SyrupYacon syrup is extracted from the tuberous roots of the yacon plant. It contains few calories (about 20 calories in a spoonful) and is low in sugar. The taste has been described as similar to molasses, raisins, or figs. The syrup contains about 30% to 50% of fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a natural sweetener which cannot be broken down easily by the human body. It passes through the digestive tract unmetabolized, resulting in a low calorie food. It is also a prebiotic, which feeds healthy flora in the bowels.

Outside of yacon syrup, you can also get FOS from a variety of fruits and vegetables such as artichokes, asparagus, bananas, garlic, and onions. FOS is also available as a supplement.

How to Use Yacon Syrup
Take 1 teaspoon of 100% yacon syrup with or before each meal. It can also be used as a sugar substitute, such as in tea or coffee. You can use it in place of syrup or molasses on pancakes or waffles, or add it to oatmeal or fruit. It has been used as an alternative sweetener for diabetics, vegans, and those seeking to reduce sugar intake.

Kale and Carrot Soup

2 bunches of multi coloured carrots slice into 1 inch pieces

4 cups of low sodium vegetable broth

1 15-oz can diced tomatoes in juice 

2 12-oz bunches of dinosaur kale, thinly sliced

1/2 cup chopped basil, 

6 whole basil leaves

2 Tbs chopped chives

1 handful whole chives

115-oz can white beans, rinsed and drained

1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar

2 garlic cloves

1 red onion sliced

Bring carrots, broth, onion, garlic, tomatoes with juice, and 2 cups water to a simmer in a large stockpot with steamer insert over medium heat.

Place kale, whole basil leaves, and whole chives in steamer insert. Set steamer inside stockpot, cover and steam 5 to 7 minutes. use tongs to stir half way through. remove and discard basil leaves and whole chives. add kale, beans and vinegar to soup and return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Stir in chopped basil and chives just before serving.

A Healthy Toast

Celebrate the Season with (Organic) Wine  & Beer

by Wendy Priesnitz

So you’ve bought an organic turkey or have planned a special vegan alternative entrée. You’ll accompany the main course with an organic broth and salad, and maybe top it off with a Fair Trade organic chocolate and hemp ice cream dessert. But what about the wine or beer that you’ll be serving over the holidays? Is it organic? Is it even a legitimate component of a healthy meal?Some people feel they are “allergic” to wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages. But rather than reacting to the alcohol, they may be reacting to some of the components or additives, such as brewers yeast, corn, eggs, molds, sulfites and pesticides. For instance, many wine and beer makers use egg protein to clarify their product during the brewing process, so anyone who is allergic to eggs might suffer a reaction. People with mold allergies also react to fermented products, which includes beer and wine. Sulfites are commonly added to beer and wine, but they are also naturally occurring; the common “red wine headache” can be attributed to sulfites, but they can also give you hives, an itchy nose and congestion.

On the other hand, moderate consumption of one to three drinks daily of beer or wine (especially red) has been shown to be beneficial to your health. A number of studies have shown that having a drink or two per day of alcohol can reduce your chances of developing heart disease. Flavonoids, found in large amounts in the seeds and skins of red grapes,

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I had the opportunity to try Cleansify and found it to be an amazing new product. Most of all I liked the fact that this drink could be taken daily to help support my body's digestive system with eliminating toxins, detoxify my liver and increasing my energy. This cleanse helped me lose a few pounds, so it is a great product that can assist with unclogging your system, refreshing your liver and detoxifying the body. 

Cleansify also provides a free cleanse diet plan that can be download from their site at www.cleansify.com. I really like the fact that here is no starvation period and that they suggest nutrient rich meals to be taken with the cleanse. Another great feature is there is no laxative effect so this cleanse does not send you running frantically to the bathroom. Cleansify in my opinion has it right, quality ingredients, good nutrition advice and no starvation. You supply your body with nutrients from wholesome foods and your body heals itself. Sound familiar? Well if you were ever to look up  Hippocrates (an ancient Greek physician) who was quoted "Let thy food be thy medicine, and the medicine thy food" or something along those lines. In other words, your food that you eat should be your medicine that help your body heal itself. 

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I have been taking this wonderful new product daily to help me increase my energy levels and burn that extra fat I was having so much trouble with. Cleansify is not just a cleanse but a daily support that does not have a laxative effect that sends you running for the bathroom every time you take it. You will be able to have more regular bowel movements as it helps to cleanse the digestive system, only you will be having those movements shortly there after a well balanced meal (as a healthy body should).  Elimination is important as this is how the body rids itself of harmful toxins. Taking Cleansify daily is an easy no brainer solution to cleansing and keeping the body's digestive system working efficiently. Take a half capful daily and feel the wonderful energy you will have in no time. I have even add extra freshly squeezed lemon juice to my daily shot and found it to be great. I have lost almost ten pounds now over the last three weeks and that has made me very happy.
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Kale & Mushroom Quinoa

Serves 2, 

A favourite recipe at my house that is nutrient dense, can be prepared from start to finish in 15 minutes and is delicious is Kale & Mushrooms with Quinoa. It’s easy enough too that any teen or adult can prepare it – Mom doesn't have to do everything! There are just 4 ingredients and a few condiments required to create it.

Kale is a hearty fall and winter green and is a member of the brassica family. Along with the cancer-fighting indoles and the detoxification benefits of the sulforphane, kale is extremely rich in antioxidants. It’s also loaded with calcium, iron, vitamins A, C and K, protein & fiber. It’s the perfect food to help our bodies get through the busy holiday season and cold winter weather. When we add cremini mushrooms loaded with cancer-fighting selenium and rich stress combating B-vitamins, we boost our dinner to another nutrient high! Topping the meal with walnuts ups the yum factor, while adding healthy fat to our meal.

Ingredients:

• 6-8 crisp, bright green organic kale leaves
• 8-10 cremini mushrooms (also known as baby bella)
• 1 Tbsp organic butter, or coconut oil
• Juice from half a freshly squeezed lemon
• 1 Tbsp tamari (reduced sodium)
• 5-7 walnut halves
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
• ½ cup organic quinoa
• 1 cup water

Directions:

Rinse the quinoa (pronounced KEEN-whah) thoroughly in a fine sieve. Add the quinoa and water to a small pot with a tight fitting lid. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to minimum, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the water has been absorbed. While the quinoa is simmering, wash the kale, discard the coarse stems and roughly chop the leaves. Wash and quarter, halve or slice the mushrooms, depending on their size. Melt the butter in a large sauté pan and add the mushrooms, kale & lemon juice. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the kale is vibrant green and still a little crisp. Remove from the heat, drizzle with the tamari and olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the quinoa between two plates, top with kale & mushrooms, then sprinkle with walnuts.

Recipe was adapted from the JoyousHealth.ca recipe collection.

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Natural hair rinses that are great to help achieve healthy, lustrous hair!  These 100% natural hair rinses cleanse the scalp and promote new hair growth.

Yields:  Makes enough for 1 rinse (each recipe)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup apple cider vinegar (use Bragg's brand if possible)
• ½ cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh lavender leaves and flowers
• 1 cup water

Directions:

Mix together all ingredients and let sit overnight. Strain before using, then pour over wet, clean hair.  Massage well into scalp, then rinse with warm or cool water.

Added Extras:

For color:
Blondes: add ¼ cup strong chamomile tea or juice of 1 lemon and 1 cup water
Redheads:  ¼ cup strong red hibiscus tea
Brunettes:  ¼ cup strong sage or rosemary tea

For shine: 1 Tbsp baking soda mixed with 1 cup water or ¼ cup apple cider vinegar and 1 cup water

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A great natural refreshing chocolate mouse that is easy to prepare! You or your guest will never know it is made from avocado.

Recipe:
3 Avocados (organic if possible)
3 tablespoons of organic Cocoa (organic)
2 tablespoons Coconut Sugar (or any other organic sweetener you prefer i.e. cane sugar, brown sugar, etc)
1 table spoon of coconut oil.

Chill avocados before cutting and removing from the shell. Scoop avocado out of shell and place in a blender. add cocoa, sugar and coconut oil and blend until smooth and then serve.

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How to relieve heartburn, indigestion and digestive complications

Do feel that you have problems with stomach acid or your poor digestion? It was really disturbing to see a recent report that announced antacid sales top $10 billion (ten billion dollars) in sales annually. Heartburn, acid reflux, indigestion and stomachaches plague about a third of the population in the U.S. Antacids will reduce your acid indigestion but will also block HCL from doing its part in the digestive process and adversely effect the body's ph balance and block good bacteria. It can be very harmful to the body. So why is this happening? How can you relieve yourself of these complications? How do you do this naturally? Well what I am about to reveal to you may be shocking news but don't take it lightly,  if you take the advice given here it may save or extend your life. 

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Apple cider vinegar is truly one of Mother Nature’s most perfect foods, it is actually a super food. If you want to have or maintain a youthful look and have an abundance of energy, mother nature has provided you a gift to help... it is apple cider vinegar. It has been around since 400 B.C. and Hippocrates was using it to treat his patients because of its tremendous healing and cleansing qualities. It is a natural probiotic, antibiotic and antiseptic that is a bacteria fighting agent that contains many vital mineral and trace elements such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, chlorine, sodium, sulfur copper, iron, silicon and flourine that are all vital to the body and helps to maintain the body’s vital acid/alkaline balance. 

Does Your Orange Juice Contain These Chemicals?

Orange Juice's 'Secret Ingredient' Worries Some Health-Minded Moms

By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES

Dec. 16, 2011

 

Natalya Murakhver, a New York food writer and mother of an 18-month year old daughter, loved her premium brand orange juice -- the "100 percent pure" and "not from concentrate" kind that comes in the colorful carton and tastes consistently delicious.

That is, until she said she learned from her first-time moms group that there's a "secret ingredient" in all premium orange juices that companies are not required to put on their labeling.

Now, after writing Whole Foods, she refuses to buy her favorite, "365" juice, amid uncertainty about its contents.

"One of the moms said she had read about [how the juice is made] and they held it in tanks for up to a year and it pretty much lost all of its flavor and had to be reinvigorated with these flavor packs, which are essentially chemicals," said Murakhver, 40, and co-author of "They Eat What?: A Cultural Encyclopedia of Weird and Exotic Food from around the World."

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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe

I found this great recipe on a fantastic website www.delicouslyorganic.net. You will love this recipe and the website!

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

This recipe requires a little forethought, but don’t be intimidated. The night before, you mix a few ingredients in two different bowls. The next day, you combine these two doughs and add a few more ingredients. Let the dough rise and you’re ready.
Adapted from Peter Reinhart’s Whole Grain Breads . Makes 4 12-inch pizzas.

Dr. Oz Talks About Coconut Water

There is a difference in which coconut water brand you choose ...Dr. Oz proves it!

On the October 6 Dr. Oz show, coconut water brands were tested for efficacy and only 1 out of 3 brands proved worthy. 

"Coconut water is used to rev up metabolism and is filled with vitamins, amino acids, and electrolytes.  If using for rehydration, only 1 in 3 have the electrolytes they advertise. O.N.E. brand had only 18% of their electrolytes (sodium and potassium).  Vita Coco didn’t hit the mark either—it only had 60 percent of electrolytes.  One brand that came up with positive marks: Zico". 

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Healthy Autumn Vegetable Soup

Healthy Autumn Vegetable Soup
If possible, use organic!

2 tbs. olive oil

3 medium size carrots, diced

1 large yellow onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups butternut squash,  cut into 1/2" cubes

1/4 tsp. ground allspice

pinch of cayenne

Kosher salt or sea salt

1 quart homemade vegetable broth

5 tomatoes, diced (or 1-14oz can of diced tomatoes)

4 sprigs of fresh thyme

2 cups kale, chopped

1 cup chickpeas (cooked) (you may opt for canned chickpeas but I prefer preparing my own)

-heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
-add carrots and onions then cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, approx 6 minutes.
-add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
-add squash, all spice, cayenne, 1 tsp salt, stir to combine.
-add broth and diced tomatoes, and thyme.
-bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, simmer for 10 minutes.
-add kale and chickpeas and cook uncovered until squash is tender and kale is wilted, about 10 minutes.
-remove thyme, season to taste with salt and serve