I was once told that my hummus is too "garlicky". This comment inspired me to add more cloves to my mix, which inevitably perfected my hummus...and my breath. There is no such thing as too much garlic! Well, there must be an upper limit, but I'm sure your stomach will tell you when you get there. HUMMUSINSTRUCTIONS:
1. Pour half the can of chickpeas into the blender with the tahini, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Blend until smooth. Add a little water if needed. You may need to stop the blender every once in a while and use a spoon to mix the contents to be sure it all gets blended. 2. Pour the rest of the chickpeas into the blender and add olive oil and any extra salt you need for your taste. Add remaining water if you would like your hummus to be thinner. 3. Empty blender contents into a container, warm up some pita bread and enjoy! Should last at least a week if kept in the fridge, but I don't really know - mine has never lasted that long!
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1. In a large pot, bring water, bouillon cube, onion and garlic to a boil. Keep at a boil and add in carrots, sweet potato, and ginger. Boil for 20-25 minutes or until carrots and sweet potato are soft and break easily. 2. If you have an immersion blender, blend soup then add coconut milk. If you have a regular blender, allow pot of soup to cool before blending. Then add coconut milk, heat and serve! 1. Preheat oven to 350degrees Celsius. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, heat and mix coconut oil, honey and liquid banana until it starts bubbling. 3. Turn off heat, remove saucepan from stove and add in oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flaxseeds (include any raw nuts at this point too). Using a spoon or spatula (something with soft edges), mix the oats until all are covered in the honey-coconut-banana mixture. Pour onto cookie sheet. 4. Spread oats evenly around the cookie sheet to maximize surface area of oats that will be cooked by the heat. 5. Put tray in the oven and remove every 5-10 minutes to stir the oats around and bring uncooked/covered oats to the surface. Remove when all oats are golden brown - approximately 25 minutes. Allow it to cool before adding dried cranberries or other fruits. Enjoy! Hello friends! Allow me to introduce you to… PHYTOSTEROLS!…They are components of plants that have a similar structure to cholesterol. When you eat them, they prevent cholesterol from being absorbed into your blood. This decreases cholesterol absorption by 30-50% which means less cholesterol build up in your arteries...and you only need to take 2-3grams each day!!! Phytosterols have a cholesterol-lowering effect on people with both high and low blood cholesterol. So, to help lower your cholesterol, here is the recipe for a tasty and yet effective trail mix. Raw Sunflower Seeds – very high in Vitamin E, which prevents atherosclerosis (fat build-up along your arteries). Raw Pumpkin Seeds – contain large amounts of manganese, omega-3’s and zinc which are known to decrease prostate cell division, decreasing your risk of prostate cancer. Organic Soybeans – contain all 8 essential amino acids and are a source of soluble fibre which will help to keep the cholesterol moving through your body. Dark chocolate covered cranberries – dark chocolate is very high in flavanols which relax smooth muscle, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Cranberries contain antioxidants which remove dangerous particles from your body before they damage your DNA. Cashews – are good sources of unsaturated fatty acids and copper, which help to protect your blood vessels and keep your bones strong. Dried pineapple and papaya – contain Vitamin C to boost your immune system, but also has lots of sugar, which is why there is only one in each bag. If you have a sulfite sensitivity, please skip this one!
An overactive thyroid is considered HYPERTHYROID and often shows up on blood work with a LOW TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). Traditionally, hyperthyroid individuals experience:
An underactive thyroid is considered HYPOTHYROID and often shows up on blood work with a HIGH TSH. The most common symptoms associated with hypothryoidism are:
In my experience, few people ever fall into just one of these categories. I have seen people with normal blood work and all of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and people with high TSH and no symptoms at all! But the complexity of the human body is so intricate that the thyroid rarely ever acts alone. What I mean by this, is that when one organ is under stress, the body will take resources from other organs to compensate and meet the overall demands. Before considering treatment for just the thyroid, consider these other systems that can affect thyroid function:
Another very important thing to consider if nutrient status and the possibility that some of the most important nutrients in thyroid function could be deficient. Consider these nutrients like a ticket to travel through a toll booth on a highway. If the toll booth runs out of tickets to give, then cars will be backed up on the highway and nobody will reach their destination. But as soon as you can refill the stock of tickets, cars can move through and the regular flow of traffic will resume. Without the right nutrients, the thyroid cannot do its job and the process comes to a standstill. Here are some of the most important nutrients to consider in thyroid function:
As you can see, there are many nutrients involved in thyroid function and many ways that deficiencies can affect thyroid function. For your best results, consult your healthcare provider to find out exactly how much of these nutrients you need to take and the best way to maintain your thyroid at its optimal function. There's no ignoring it...flu season is here! In the interests of creativity and resourcefulness, try out this homemade cough syrup for anyone over the age of one. Don't get caught unprepared! Check out my 13 Essentials for your Medicine Cabinet for more tips on how to beat this year's flu! |
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