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Thank you to all of you willing to help in this time of crisis.
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Here I will be adding some favorite holiday recipes of mine as well as my freinds and family. Please do not hesitate to share your own as well. Happy Holidays!
Candy Cane Ice Cream
1 cup half and half w one tablespoon honey or 1 cup french vanilla coffee mate creamer
1 capful of peppermint extract
4 candy canes
2 1/2 cups of ice
Put all ingredients except candy canes in your Vita Mix or commercial blender, liquid on the bottom ice on top. Run machine on high until you see all ingredients combined and creamed together. Use wand if needed.
Switch to variable speed add candy canes and pulse from one to 10 while pushing candy canes into the blade with your wand or tamper stick. Serve immediately.
Hot Apple Cider
1 cup of grapes
2 apples cored
2 cups of water hot out of tea pot for faster preparation
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
Run all ingredients on high in your Vita Mix or commercial blender for 2 minutes. Serve hot.
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Nameste’ and
Happy Holiday!
Wishing all of you a happy holiday season.
With the events our world has experienced and the hardship that has fallen on many over this past year, I have decided to focus my holiday spirit more intensely this year on those who are less fortunate and in need of a helping hand.
The holidays seem to get so busy, getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and events, it seems we can forget what is most important. I would like to ask all of you to consider a neighbor, a friend or family member that could use your help and allow yourself to sacrifice some of your time and perhaps gifts and instead of getting more, give to those who have very little. Remember those who are struggling to make ends meet in this holiday season. If you can not find someone, the food banks are a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer in this and any other season.
I am committed to giving a week’s worth of groceries to at least 2 families less fortunate than I. I am also committed to donating blankets and coats to the homeless that are in need during this cold winter season.
I have always felt the holiday season is a wonderful time to explore and remember how important it is to help one another and what we can do for others with love and compassion in our hearts. Forget the tabloids, Tiger Woods, Lindsey Lohan, the Kardashians and all the other dull chatter in the news and instead focus on the real news, that we are all part of an amazing family, the family of humanity and each of us has the power to activate change and create peace on earth and goodwill toward all. Wishing all of you the best holiday season and new year ever! Namaste’
Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving, I want to express my graditude for all the many blessings in my life, my friends, my family, and all the wonderful people I have been able to interact with in my work, I wish you all joy and happiness in your lives. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and here are some holiday recipes for you to enjoy.
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
1 cup french vanilla creamer or half and half
1 cup Easy pumpkin pie mix libbys
2 1/2 cups of ice
Run on high for approximately 60 seconds until all ingredients are creamed together.
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
1 cup fresh cranberrys uncooked
1/2 of an orange peeled
1 slice of pineapple
1/4 of an apple
3 dates pitted
1/4 cup of cashews
2 tsp of honey or agave nectar
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
Pulse all ingredients on variable speed from 1 to 7 until ingredients are pureed.
Many of you have asked me what fruits or vegetables and herbs I would reccomend for a Power Smoothie, so I have come up with a list of my favorites and the great health benefits they can have on your body. Note this information is in no way intended to replace the advice of a medical professional.
Apple- An apple a day keeps the doctor away or so the old adtage goes, this fruit has over 347 nutrients is loaded with fiber is low on the glycemic index and tastes delicious, so of course get your apple a day.
Avacado- This is acutally a fruit and contains essential fatty acids or omega’s that your body needs to burn fat. It is also loaded with fiber and some studies have shown that it can lower cholesterol and triglycerides. It is a fruit with a very low glycemic index so diabetics can partake. So put a slice of Avacado with your next smoothie.
Basil-This flavorful herb has been shown to help prevent vericose veins and help with weight loss. It does have a strong flavor so when juicing with this herb a little will go a long way, remember to use it in pesto, bruchetta, spegehtti sauces, salad dressings and more. You are only limited by your imagination on this one.
Blueberries- This berry is by far my favorite berry to add to any fruit or vegetable smoothie. They are loaded with antioxidants which are cancer fighters. They are also help as an anti-inflammatory. Studies show that eating one half cup of blueberries a day can keep your memory sharp and help prevent alzheimers. These are a must in any smoothie or power drink.
Cabbage- Red Cabbage is my favorite it is loaded full of anti-oxidants, loads of fiber, and studies show that it can help to prevent colon cancer by 70% if eaten at least 2 times a week in your diet.
Carrots- Another favorite as they help prevent cancer as well as heart disease. One big carrot a day has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by 70%.
Ginger- This herb aids in digestion, improves circulation, can help curbe symptoms of nausea. It will warm someone up that always seems cold. Ginger has a powerful flavor so a little bit goes a long way.
Kale- Kale contains powerful photochemicals that prevent against several types of cancer. It is also high in Calcium and protein dont forget how much fiber to keep your system moving and working properly.
I also like to use tea as a liquid base for many of my smoothies. Green tea, raspberry tea, chamomile, these give you a bit of liquid on the bottom to start with especially for very fibourous recipes.
I also encourage you to add protien powder especially if using smoothies as a meal. My favorite is an organic rice protien as I am unable to use soy or whey. You may email me for information on this if you are interested. consciouswellness@gmail.com
These are just a few of the ones I enjoy, experiment with your own and let me know what you come up with.
HAPPY WHOLE FOOD JUICING!
Greetings All,
Feel free to join the celebration it is amazing Dr. Emoto just today held a meditation for our precious water. Alex Gray read a beautiful poem, his work is displayed and the musicians are amazing with there Musical Vibrational Healing tunes. Today is the Mayan Day Out of Time, tommorow the Mayan New Year.
Nameste and graditude to all of you on this beautiful spinning world.
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Recently I found out that I was dealing with a Vitamin D deficiency. For many months I felt extreme fatigue and could barely make it through the day, my mind felt foggy and all my joints ached. I started to gain weight in the tummy area which had never happened before. I was eating well, so I couldnt figure out what was wrong. I tried sleeping more, exercising, eating differently, taking different vitamins nothing seemed to work. Finally I went to my Nurse Practitionor she decided to test me for a Vitamin D defiency. Bingo my level was dangerously low. I have started to take a perscription Vitamin D and my energy is returning. My body is starting to feel normal again. This problem is apparently at an epidemic level Dr. Oz discussed this with Opra and devoted an entire show to the subject.
It seems working inside alot and our fear being in the sun without sunscreen contributes to the problem. Many of us do not drink whole milk which is fortified with Vitamin D or eat food that contain Vitamin D. The result seems to create this problem.
Vitamin D is created when sunlight hits our body it works with a cholesterol and changes into D3. Some actually consider Vitamin D to be a hormone. Low blood levels of Vitamin D in turn begin to affect the function of calicum uptake. They also affect insulin and blood glucose levels, which in turn will begin to negatively impact the thyroid. I have learned the importance of getting enough Vitamin D. If you have symptoms like I did , and can’t figure out what is wrong, go get tested, don’t wait another minute.
One way to ensure you are getting your Vitamin D, is to make sure you spend 10 to 15 minutes in the sun, 3 to 5 times a week. Food sources of Vitamin D are canned pink salmon, sardines, and Vitamin D- fortified milk.
And for your mental health make sure you have good friends around for support like my dear friend Dr. Simeon Hein. There are alot of inspiring ideas on his website at www.crystalbluemind.com.
Prosperity and health to all of you and of course Conscious Wellness Now!
