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Cocomato Soup:    *serves 4 -1 cup of mixed lentils (soaked overnight or for at least 4 hours in cool water) -2 tbsp of garam masala spice -1.5 vegetable bouillon cubes -1/2 red pepper (chopped rough) -1/2 onion (yellow or brown) -2 garlic cloves (peeled, leave whole) -2 tbsp of olive oil or ghee -1 […]

micronutrients effects on heavy metals article micronutrient effects on heavy metals 2 Click on the underlined links above to read a really interesting articles on how important it is to keep on a healthy diet in order to lower the damage of heavy metals on the mind and body. Heavy metals are found everywhere, from

http://www.slweb.org/bibliography.html Enter the web address above (in bold)  to your browser to link to an amazingly thorough website on the mineral, Fluoride.  This website links to tons of abstracts on studies done on the effects on Fluoride, as well as, some full research papers and studies!  If your thinking, \”well who cares about Fluoride,\” I

Nutty and Nice Protein Balls:         *makes 12-20 -food processor or blender -small handful of cashews, walnuts, macadamian nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts (measuring is not necessary, just grab a handful!) *any nuts you have on hand can substitute   -1 tbsp of chia seeds -1/4 cup of puffed rice

I have been transitioning slowly to vegetarianism as I collected evidence of mass animal cruelty and how inefficient the meat industry really is. I officially proclaim myself a vegetarian after watching what I can only say is the truth of the industry. At first I cried and cried, then I came to the conclusion that

Really interesting TEDTalk from a doctor that has MS.  She \”cured\” herself, as much as she can, with diet alone, after countless medical procedures did not help.  It really shows the concept that food is medicine.  It\’s amazing to see someone go from chair/bed ridden to walking and talking on stage telling her story.  Really

Simple Kale Chips: -1 large head of fresh, cleaned and dried kale (any kind) *cut off leaves and chop rough, freeze stalks for smoothies 😉 -olive, canola, or safflower oil (bottle on hand, as varying amounts are used) -salt (varying amounts, depends on taste) Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees on convection bake, with middle rack

Pumpkin coconut lentil soup!                    (serves 4) -3 cups water -1/2 brown onion (chopped fine) -3/4 cup of lentils (mixed) *soaked in cool water for at least 4 hours -1 can lite coconut milk -1 small can of coconut cream -1/2 Japanese pumpkin or butternut squash (chopped

Quick Food Label Guide Click on the underlined link above to a super simple and quick reference when reading food labels.  It\’s from Queensland Australia, but that doesn\’t mean it won\’t apply to labels from other parts of the world, they are usually all the same lay out. http://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/LabelingNutrition/ucm274593.htm#nutrients If you want a more detailed

Link to :  sess 20 req read iodine Click on the underlined link above to read a really interesting study on Iodine and pregnancy/foetal development.  Iodine is a trace mineral, which means that our body\’s need a very small amount of it.  Without this essential mineral, as seen with deficiencies, the body cannot growth and