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My mornings consist of sharing the responsibility of getting our daughter Sierra taken care of and then It is my turn.
I typically drink a little warm water or warm water with magnesium citrate “calm”.
Then within an hour I will drink 4 Tbsp of chlorophyll in water with lemon & a lemon lime vitamin C packet from the health food stores.
If my morning varies it is because I may incorporate a porridge of a whole grain. My favorite is a (yes processed) Quinoa flakes with coconut, cinnamon, stevia, and coconut milk. The recipe should be on my blog here somewhere:)
A couple of hours later I will have a green juice, wheat grass juice & or a blended kale/green drink.
Usually for dinner I will eat a salad with salmon or avocado or a various veggie dish cooked or raw for dinner.
When ever I am in the city I always drink wheat grass. Most days I will have 2ozs some days I will drink 4ozs.

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May you know your body's own regenerative powers.
Choose cooperation with natures great forces to heal.
May you dare to breathe in the universe, stretching mind, body and soul to reach for love, balance & truth.
Every thought, action or inaction, what we eat and how we handle life in general contributes to our body's ability to maintain balance.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

Phytic Acid Prevents Digestion

Whole grains contain phytic acid in the bran of the grain which combines with key minerals, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc. The phytic acid prevents the absorption of the minerals in the intestinal tract. This makes it more difficult to digest properly. Soaking, fermenting, or sprouting the grain before cooking or baking will neutralize the phytic acid, releasing these nutrients for absorption.

The soaking of the grain allows enzymes, lactobacilli and other helpful organisms to not only neutralize the phytic acid, but also to break down complex starches, irritating tannins and difficult-to-digest proteins, including gluten. For many, this may lessen their sensitivity or allergic reactions to particular grains. Everyone will benefit, nevertheless, from the release of nutrients and greater ease of digestion.

How to Soak

1. The first stage of preparation is to soak the whole grain flour in an acid medium and liquid. The basic idea is to soak all the flour with the liquid ingredients and 1 Tbsp of an acid medium per cup of water called for in the recipe.

Acid mediums options include: cultured buttermilk, kefir, cultured yogurt, whey, lemon juice or vinegar. Dairy product acid mediums must be cultured!

- Brown rice, buckwheat, and millet do not have as high of phytate content and thus need only be soaked for 7 hours (these are great last minute grains if you forget to soak, won’t be a big problem – also recommend purchasing brown rice pasta for this reason as well)

-All other grains (whole wheat, spelt, kamut, oats, etc) should be soaked from 12-24 hours, with oats have the highest level and best soaked for 24 hours.

2. Leave your grains soaking at room temperature on your counter. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, or with a plate to prevent it from drying out. After soaking, you add the remaining ingredients, if required, and proceed with recipe.

Another benefit I have found to soaking is that it absorbs the liquids and expands the grains, making a larger quantity in the end. This is very true especially with soaking oatmeal. If you forget to soak, it results in a smaller batch, but if you do soak it increases the quantity and is more satisfying and filling as well. This will obviously extend the food budget and the satiety of your family. Whole grains overall are much more satisfying and fill you up longer than white products…so once again, more value for your money!

Brown Rice

2 cups short grain brown rice (rinsed and soaked overnight)
3 3/4 cups water
2 pinches sea salt

Bring rice and water to a boil. Add two pinches of sea salt. Cover and lower flame to simmer for 40-45 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.

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May you know your body's own regenerative powers.
Choose cooperation with natures great forces to heal.
May you dare to breathe in the universe, stretching mind, body and soul to reach for love, balance & truth.
Every thought, action or inaction, what we eat and how we handle life in general contributes to our body's ability to maintain balance.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

Get Sun

Lately a few clients have been diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency. I have been hearing it more and more. Well….

GET SUN!
Yes we take fish oils, or we can try supplements, but what is our body really telling us?

GET SUN!
How has it come to be that we live our lives so that we do not get our nourishment from the sun that our bodies are meant to receive.
Do you recall studying in school that the plant life that really nourishes us gets its energy from the sun? Did you recall that plant life nourishes us as well?
My personal trainer & dear friend Arthur Mitchell taught me to put my water in a glass jar in the sun with a crystal to magnify the energy in absorbing the suns energy.
I guess we have forgotten that the sun & water nourishes us and helps all things grow.

Vitamin D deficiency: muscle pain, weak bones/fractures, low energy and fatigue, lowered immunity, symptoms of depression and mood swings, and sleep irregularities. Women with kidney problems or intestinal concerns (such as IBS or Crohn’s disease).

Vitamin D supplements or the sun? You decide.
What Ya Think???
GET SUN!

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May you know your body's own regenerative powers.
Choose cooperation with natures great forces to heal.
May you dare to breathe in the universe, stretching mind, body and soul to reach for love, balance & truth.
Every thought, action or inaction, what we eat and how we handle life in general contributes to our body's ability to maintain balance.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

Energy Soup with sea veggies

Contributed by Brenda Cobb
www.livingfoodsinstitute.com
Ingredients

“4 cups water (or more as you add the vegetables)
1 Tbsp dulse flakes or kelp powder
½ apple, peeled and cored
½ cup sprouted lentils
½ cup sprouted mung beans
1 handful buckwheat lettuce sprouts (remove brown seeds if any)
1 handful sunflower sprouts (remove black seeds if any)
½ avocado
3 large kale leaves broken into small pieces, or 3 cups baby greens
Method

1. Blend completely all ingredients in the Vita–Mix until creamy. You want a very smooth mixture without any detectable particles of food.

2. Add more water to get to a thin consistency which makes it easier to drink. Fill completely to the top of the plastic container.”

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May you know your body's own regenerative powers.
Choose cooperation with natures great forces to heal.
May you dare to breathe in the universe, stretching mind, body and soul to reach for love, balance & truth.
Every thought, action or inaction, what we eat and how we handle life in general contributes to our body's ability to maintain balance.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.

Successful health…
By consistently carrying out simple tasks you will succeed at health and weight loss. Remember that slow & steady wins the race.

THE FOUNDATION-
The way to build a strong building is to have a properly constructed foundation. The foundation holds up the rest of the building. We use this analogy in constructing a strong and healthy body. This is your building so to speak.

The foundational tools are sleep, deep nourishment (sometimes this is 3 meals daily), and exercise.
Don’t let yourself drop below 7 hours of sleep a night, and get an extra hour when you can. Don’t skip meals, it does not serve your metabolism. Skipping meals generally leads to overeating and poorer choices. And don’t stop your exercise routine: it is vital to maintaining your outlook, energy, and physical body.
Whatever you need to do to support these basics are the key to success. This may include supplements or saying “no” to loved ones.

I support you in whatever that may be. Everyone will be better off in the long run.

EXERCISE-
If you have not exercised in a while please start slow. Once you have begun to exercise interval training is instrumental to achieving successful weight loss.

EMOTIONS-
If there are times when you are sad, angry or lonely, give yourself the time and space to acknowledge those feelings and be present with yourself. We can truly love and accept ourselves in those feelings. Release the energy around the feelings. Then open up to and enjoy the joy, beauty and awe in your life.

LOVE-
Express love and gratitude. Also focus on the positive. Make a written, or mental gratitude list part of your daily ritual.
Do what feels good while remembering that pushing, forcing and straining does not work. If something around you feels helpful, releasing, opening, strengthening, enlivening, and inspiring then do it! Remain open to the flow of what will work in your life easily.
(Other than things that you know are harmful like caffeine, toxic substances, junk food ie: sugar, staying up late & over indulging)
Every moment is a choice.
May you know your body’s own regenerative powers.
Choose cooperation with natures great forces to heal.
May you dare to breathe in the universe, stretching mind, body and soul to reach for love, balance & truth.
Every thought, action or inaction, what we eat and how we handle life in general contributes to our body’s ability to maintain balance.

Written by - Visit Website
May you know your body's own regenerative powers.
Choose cooperation with natures great forces to heal.
May you dare to breathe in the universe, stretching mind, body and soul to reach for love, balance & truth.
Every thought, action or inaction, what we eat and how we handle life in general contributes to our body's ability to maintain balance.

May the above information be used in God's highest good, in order to create infinite potential for love, healing and wellness of all living beings.

Blessings,
Bella
bellabethgarrison@gmail.com

The information contained in this blog is not for providing any diagnosis, treatment, cure for any disease or medical condition nor it is provided as medical advice. Bella Garrison does not diagnose or provide remedies for treatment of any illness. If you are suffering from any illness or medical condition or are taking prescribed medication, we recommend you consult a qualified physician before commencing any dietary, nutritional or exercise program. Similar signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean that everyone can can apply the above information.