Lemon Poppyseed Muffins and MIGRAINES

Another item to toss from your pantry!Krusteaz Lemon Poppyseed Muffin Mix Ingredients: Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oils, Poppy Seeds, Food Starch-Modified, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate)Salt, Dextrose, Soy Flour, Citric Acid, Dried Lemon Peel,...

Tortillas and ACNE Facts

"Acne is one of the Easiest Problems to Treat Naturally. Just like other chronic diseases running rampant in Western society (like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity), acne is primarily a disease of the Western world." Dr. Mercola. "Acne is much less of a problem in non-Westernized societies, where refined carbohydrates and sugar are consumed in much lower amounts. Solid evidence exists that diets...

Tuna "Noodle" Salad

I love tuna noodle salad. Here is my version. I have brought this to BBQ parties and people love it!"HEALTHIFIED" TUNA "NOODLE" SALAD1 jar Hearts of Palm (cheaper at Trader Joe's!)1 stalk celery, chopped1 (12 ounce) can tuna1/2 cup Spectrum Mayo1/4 cup chopped dill pickles1 pinch of Celtic sea saltOPTIONAL: Hard Boiled Eggs and a small handful of peasCut up the Hearts of Palm into "noodle-like"...

Wild Blueberry Ice Cream

There are umpteen reasons to go wild about these wild blueberries. For starters ,its one of the best anti-aging and anti-cancer foods ,also known to promote healthy vision and maintain heart health. Difference between Wild and Cultivated BlueberriesWild blueberries are distinct from cultivated blueberries in several significant ways.Unlike cultivated (highbush) blueberries, Wild (lowbush) Blueberries...

Pancakes and WHY Aluminum Free Baking Powder

By now, your pantry should be looking better! But are you still making Sunday morning pancakes from a mix? Throw this box out! It is hurting your body more than you realize!Ingredients: Enriched Bleached Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)Sugar, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate)Dextrose, Dried...

Cinnamon Indian Fry Bread

I was just reading through my Famous Dave's cookbook and saw the Indian Fry Bread! I thought, I must try this one!Coconut oil/butter/ghee for frying3 eggs, separated1/4 cup vanilla egg white or whey protein1 tsp vanilla extract (or other extract: almond, coconut, maple)1/4 cup cinnamon3 TBS Swerve (or erythritol)1 tsp stevia glyceriteSeparate the eggs (save the yolks for a different recipe),...

Gnocchi

I read that you could make gnocchi out of ricotta, so here is my attempt and boy did it taste good! I also decided to try it with a healthy veggie. Instead of potatoes, I used cauliflower!1 lb ricotta cheese1 egg2 cups cauliflower, riced2 TBS coconut flour1 tsp Celtic sea saltPlace cauliflower in a food processor and blend until small pieces, that resemble rice. Place 2 cups of the "riced" cauliflower...

LUNCHABLES and Our Brain

I'm sorry to inform you that Oscar Meyer lunchables are one of the WORST "foods" you can give to your children. I feel like I need to go back to my chemistry classes to read the ingredient list! By cramming in a dessert and a juice box, Oscar Meyer manages to push it to the limit with this already "brain deteriorating" plastic package with more sugar than your child should take in all week. This meal...

Weekend Herb Blogging #287 Round up

Its is always a gratifying experience to host Weekend Herb Blogging ,hats off to Haalo for continuing this fantastic event in to its fifth year. Here is the yummilicious round up the week :Janet from The Taste Scape (Toronto,Canada) , put together simple,quick and easy Broccoli and Red pepper Stir Fry with Peanuts ,with julienned broccoli stems ,carrots and peppers flavored with Asian sauces ,served...

Steak Fries and FACTS on CANCER

Why are the rates of cancer going up? In 1840 the average American consumed 2 tsp of sugar a day...in 2011, a typical American consumes over 63 tsp of sugar PER DAY! Cancer LOVE glucose! This is why we test cancer patients by having them drink a "glucose" mix and watch where the cancer attacks. So you think, "Sure, just cut out the glucose from our diet." BUT most people don't understand where all...

Lemon Poppyseed Crisps and SEROTONIN: CONTROL CRAVINGS

Pretty much anything that comes from a box has tran-fat in it! Hostess Lemon Sugar Cookies Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour (containing Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Shortening (Soybean and/or Cottonseed Oils)Sugar, Artificial and Natural Flavor, Whole Eggs, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Artificial Color (FD&C Yellow Lakes No. 5)SEROTONIN:...

Tofu Parathas

Just as verstile as parathas ,tofu can also be flavored in amazingly different recipes. In case you missed some of my favorite recipes with tofu,including desserts have been posted before. Made from soybean curd , tofu is considered one of the healthiest vegan replacement for meat. 4 ounces of tofu has about 9 grams of protein ,which is almost free of saturated fats and low in calories. Tofu is...

Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping

When you or someone you know was pregnant, did they think they could eat whatever they wanted due to the fact that they were "Eating for 2?" Eating ice cream with a trans-fat filled cone dipped in chocolate is an equation for an unhealthy fetus.Smucker's Twix Magic Shell Ingredients: Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Wheat Flour, Cocoa, Chocolate, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Soybean and...

Chinese Fried "Rice" and INFLAMMATION

Yes, rice is "gluten-free." But I have a few reasons why our family doesn't eat it. First off, it will still cause inflammation and weight gain. The initial indicator of almost every illness is inflammation of our cells. Therefore it is critical for us to get a better understanding of what causes inflammation and choose the right foods prevent it from happening!Inflammation is usually associated...