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When we ingest insoluble fiber, i.e. greens, peels, nuts, seeds, beans, and the skins of grains our bodies will unlock the door to eliminate toxins. The removal of toxins will eradicate overall mucous & sinus conditions, balance the ph in our intestines, unclog our bowels, prevent colon cancer, and greatly improve the condition of our skin. WOW!
Oral Health Part II
Remember that our whole GI system is connected. Taking care of our mouth takes care of our whole body. Again, I will list a few suggestions from the book “Healthy mouth, Healthy body” by Dr. Victor Zeines.
1. Persistence pays off. A disciplined program of oral hygiene that includes brushing at least twice each day pays great oral health dividends. This can include the use of flossing and a water pick, which can reap benefits as well. This works because it massages the gums. Gum massage is beneficial as well.
2. Consider anything that can improve your immune system like vitamins, minerals & herbs.
3. Valuable tools typically include regular visits to your dentist.
4. Eat high fiber foods like vegetables and fruit. Especially your daily apple!
5. Juice fasts & or cleanses assist in removing toxins from the body. When we remove toxins we therefore, improving oral health & hygiene. Other detoxification methods like skin brushing can also aid in removing toxins.
Oral Health Part I
What some of us don’t realize is that oral health and colon health are connected. This one long interconnected tube that runs from our anus to our lips is one long tube! The general health in one area of our Gastro Intestinal (GI) system is all connected. Today I will list a few suggestions from the book “Healthy mouth, Healthy body” by Dr. Victor Zeines, to support clients in their overall GI Health.
What can be done in order to prevent Gum Disease:
Avoid Stress. Stress changes our internal environment. Therefore, these changes are for the worst. Stress can increase harmful bacteria and increase acidity in the body. Acidity and bacteria lend themselves to disease.
Avoid sugars, salt and harmful fats. Pay attention to your body & listen to it. When you do not feel well it may be because what you have eaten may be taking the minerals out of your body. Harmful fats include: partially hydrogenated oils. Sugar has many names the only ones that I eat include stevia & xylitol. Celtic Sea Salt is the only form of salt that I will use for my family & myself. I know that there are a few other types of sea salts but I am not well versed in which ones they are at this time.
Become an educated consumer. The more you know and learn about your own health the more likely you are to implement what you learn. Natural substances can promote healing and prevent disease.
White Chia seeds are higher in Omega-3 Fatty Acids than Mexican Chia
White Chia seeds are higher in Protein & water absorption than Mexican Chia
They are also more aesthetically appealing in food preparation
There is controversy that there is any difference between the white or the black Chia seed.
My biggest adversary has at times been my husband. I love him dearly but he expresses in obvious & passive ways that he does not like the fact that I suggest for our daughter to have broccoli for breakfast. Maybe he does not like it because he is the one making breakfast.
Why is he making breakfast? He has great breakfast skills and determination to do so, and I for years had not been able to get up in the morning. (don’t tell him but that is changing) He is making breakfast b’c, he used to make breakfast every morning for his two younger brothers and well that is a another story.
Sometimes when we are changing our diet our body or our family members resist, get mad or just plain don’t like it! This may be obvious in their behaviors, attitude and demeanor.
Maybe they are in the middle of tax season. Maybe they just had a bad day. In the past I could not move through the energy of my significant other resisting my efforts. Today I have become stronger and stronger. A great diet brings me the gift of being grounded and ready to accomplish anything. As I, in spite of all else, make what gives me high energy, fortitude & deep conviction knowing that this works without a doubt. I am moving through it all today.
How does your family make it hard for you to loose weight, change & take care of yourself?
How do you manage your frustrations and walk towards success, regardless of any and all resistance?
I had been suggesting for clients to use magnesium regularly. My partner in Newburgh bought some Cal Mag in the same brand (powder) that I had been using. I bought it and tried it. After taking it a few times I realized that I could not live without it. I had been experiencing a little stress on & off. After using the cal mag all the stress is gone, totally! You can’t loose:)
In a very short time I believe I have become a committed green smoothie drinker.
I must confess that I don’t generally eat fruits with anything else. I know that for me in order to have efficient digestion and what is typically suggested is to eat fruit alone. I do my best to follow the rules. For some of you new to greens adding fruits may be the best way to start.
In order to have a tasty smoothie I began to add a banana to my green smoothies. However, I noticed that I had felt tired after having them.
Therefore, my green smoothies have just become fruitless, but an exciting green & red. Hahaha. No more fruit in my smoothies for me. I add in ginger, nutmeg, tumeric & maybe a little cinnamon as well.
The fiber in the blended green drinks for me surpass any juiced drink that I have had. (not including wheat grass)
A typical morning includes a blended smoothie like this one: (all veggies are washed)
8 oz water
1 granny smith apple (without core)
7 stalks of collard greens
1/2 bunch of parsley
1 Tbsp spirulina powder
1/2 cucumber
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1″ piece of ginger root
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp tumeric
2 pkts of emergen ‘c’ vit c pkt
L-Glutamine powder
MSM
1Tbsp of pre-soaked white chia seeds in 6 oz water
Often my friends wonder why I am not ever tired. I think doing what I love & drinking my green smoothies have something to do with it. Enjoy! Let me know what you think. I would like to her what works for you.
Yesterday and today I was testing recipes for the up & coming cooking classes. the amazing recipes included, roasted & seasoned chickpeas, Bok choy in a black bean sauce, teriyaki salmon, arugula salad with citrus & caramelized fennel, amazing veggie pizzas on rice tortillas, to die for black bean cakes, melt in your mouth brussels sprouts with pears, spicy spectacular lentil soup, quick & easy greens with portobello mushrooms, & Sierra’s coconut treats. WOW they were all amazing!!
My conventional father even loved them.
Organic Veggie Pizza
Sauté garlic, shallots, zucchini, yellow squash, sliced Portobello mushrooms, and tomatoes. In a separate pan sauté arugula.
Warm two olive oiled rice tortillas in the oven at 400 degrees for 2 minutes. Take out and top with sautéed arugula, Celtic sea salt, pepper, and veggies from above. Cook on baking pan at 400 degrees for 5-8 minutes.
Heaven on my table!
AWE FILLED DAYS & GREAT FOOD
This holiday weekend I had the privilege to be present with and embrace a glorious new friend. I am thankful to the friend who was the conduit for this union to occur. I also had the fortunate experience to provide service in my work, share time with loved ones, prep & plant my new veggie garden, connect with great friends, hike twice and run for almost an hour!
Re food:
A few friends pleasure is chocolate. Mine is both chocolate on rare occasions & great food that energizes and nourishes me in every way. When my energy is really open and flowing the food I make for my family flows effortlessly and tastefully.
I would like to share two new recipes from my table to yours.
Eat Love…
Organic summer salad
2 Avocados
2 Tomatoes
2 Cucumbers
¼ cup Sunflower seeds
2 Tbsp Hemp oil
2 Tbsp Lime juice
2 Tbsp ground flax seed
If possible let marinate for 2 hours before serving
Sprinkle with coconut flakes before serving
Ahhhhhh Mmmmm 