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Summer favorites

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ist2_500458-chicken-breast• Cilantro Chicken
Serves: 4

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
4 cloves garlic
3 tbs. butter or margarine
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 lb. mushrooms, halved
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 cups cooked rice

Rub chicken with garlic and cut into bite sized pieces. Mix the garlic with the cilantro and cover the lime juice then pour on the chicken. Refrigerate all day for flavors to marinate with the chicken. Drain chicken and save marinade. Sauté the chicken in the butter and add cut veggies to the skillet except the tomatoes. Cook until crisp and tender and stir in marinade and the tomatoes and sauté cook for about 5 minutes. Serve the chicken on the cooked rice bed and pour sauce over the top along with veggies. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

• Fiesta Cornbread
Serves: 8

Buttered baking dish about 9×13 inch size
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 cups baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/4 cup red pepper, diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Melt the butter and mix the dry ingredients together then add the eggs, milk and butter and beat until smooth. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve warm with honey.
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Earthly Eating Tip:

*Home composting is the best way to guarantee you can grow and raise 100 percent organic vegetables to use in your own kitchen and cooking needs. You can help reduce your kitchen waste by 25 percent and help decrease green house gases by keeping those scraps out of the landfill as well. You can put this homemade compost straight into the ground as well to grow some of the healthiest plants that bare some of the best vegetables.

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Quick recipes

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521091_biscuits• Pistachio Biscuits
Makes: 10 biscuits

1-1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
3 tbs. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup melted butter (unsalted)
1/2 cup milk
1 tbs. sugar in the raw

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Whisk the dry ingredients and pistachios together in a medium bowl. Mix the melted butter and milk together and combine the dry ingredients till combined.

Drop dough in tbs. onto prepared pan about 1-inch apart. Sprinkle with the raw sugar. Bake for about 14 minutes or until biscuits are brown.

• Orange Curd
Serves: 4

5 large eggs
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
Peel of 1 orange and 1 lemon
1 cup cold butter, unsalted and cut into pieces
1 cup whipped cream

Whisk ingredients together except the butter and whipped cram until well combined in a double boiler. Whisk the mixture scrapping the sides of the pan with a spatula for about 5 minutes. Continue to cook till it become a curd like texture for about 30 minutes roughly.

Add the butter and stir till smooth then transfer to a clean bowl and set it in ice water and stir till mixture is cool. Fold in the whipped cream and serve with biscuits.
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Earthly Eating Tip:

*Poaching eggs is an art that many people can’t seem to get right. Cook cold eggs in cold water and fill the pan halfway. Use a seven to eight inch pan to cook about four eggs perfectly.

*Onions are in season around the spring to early summer and are an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. You can eat them raw, sautéed or even roasted or grilled.

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Strawberries equal summer

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1153265_strawberry_3• Strawberry Goodie Pudding
Serves: 8

2 cups fresh strawberries
2 cups sliced rhubarb
2/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cups sugar
3 tbs. tapioca pudding
2 tbs. butter, softened
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup milk

Slice the strawberries and set aside. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl combine the rhubarb, strawberries, 2/3 cup sugar and tapioca pudding. Turn into a 2-quart baking dish and dot the top with butter.

In another bowl, beat the 1/3 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat till combined with sugar and butter. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt and add to the wet mixture till well combined. Add milk and stir together till moist. Spread over top of strawberries and rhubarb mixture.

Bake for about 40 minutes in an over that is 350 degrees and serve hot.

• Strawberry Shortcake
Serves: 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar plus 1/2 cup sugar
1 tbs. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup shortening
1 beaten egg
3/4 cup milk
1 tbs. butter, melted
4 cups sliced strawberries

Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and cut in shortening till you have small pieces about the size of a small pea. Combine egg and milk in another bowl and add flour mixture and stir till moist.

Turn out on a floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes. Place dough in a 9×1-1/2 inch round baking pan and bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool for about 20 minutes and remove from pan. Melt butter and brush over the top.

In another bowl combine the strawberries and sugar to taste and let sit to make syrup. Cut the shortcake into smaller individual pieces and serve with strawberries and syrup over the top. Top with whipped cream and serve.
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Strawberry Punch
Serves: 8-12

4 cups strawberries
1 package strawberry flavored gelatin (3 ounces)
1 can frozen lemonade or limeade drink mix (6 ounces)
1 bottle cranberry juice cocktail, cold (32 ounces)
1 liter bottle ginger ale, cold

Remove stems from strawberries and blend in a blender till smooth, strain and discard chunks and seeds. Combine blended strawberries and other ingredients into a punch bowl except gelatin. Dissolve gelatin into a separate bowl with 1 cup cold water, add to mix and stir to combine.

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Yogurt is good for you in everyway

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213406_yogurt-healthy_snackYogurt is one item that can be eaten freely without regard with some. Yogurt has active cultures and can help ward off sickness. It also contains calcium and protein and when the low-fat version is picked over whole yogurt you are helping your body with healthy benefits all the way around. Here are a few of some of the top most delicious yogurts around.

1. Wallaby Organic Lowfat Yogurt: It is light and smoother and taste absolutely yummy in every way. The yogurt is organic and offers a variety of flavors that can help temp any taste. (6 ounces for about $1.50)

2. Trader Joe’s Organic Low fat Yogurt: This yogurt has a wonderful consistency and doesn’t give the punch of sugar like some others. It contains fruit chunks that have a great taste that help bring the entire yogurt texture together in harmony. (6 ounces for about $1)

3. Fage Total Yogurt: This yogurt is a Mediterranean-style yogurt in a Greek style. It has a thick and rich texture that is almost similar to sour cream. You can pair it with fruit to bring the taste out in both items. (7 ounces for about $2.50)

4. Dannon All Natural Yogurt: Dannon has been around for quite awhile and with their yogurt not being all-natural you can guarantee you are getting good yogurt as well. It has a rich flavor that is nice and smooth in every way. (6 ounces for about $1)
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Earthly Eating Tip:

*Even though organic foods are higher in price, it is the best way to go. For one you are getting healthy options and for two you end up buying less therefore eating less in the process. So look to organic for all your choices and if that isn’t an option start small and work from there.

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Good for you rice

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1205135_rice_tree_color__1Rice is one of the great products produced on the earth that is good for you in everyway. The best thing about rice is it’s easy to prepare. Here are some of the most popular rice varieties and the amount of water and cook time for each. Try chicken or vegetable stock to put a twist on the original preparation of it.

• Basmati, Brown Rice: Cook 1 cup rice with 2 cups water for 50 minutes.
• Basmati, White Rice: Cook 1 cup rice with 1-1/2 cups water for 18 minutes.
• Brown, Long-Grain Rice: Cook 1 cup rice with 2 cups water for about 50 minutes.
• Brown, Short-Grain Rice: Cool 1 cup rice with 2 cups water for about 50 minutes.
• Jasmine Rice: Cook 1 cup rice with 1-1/2 cups water for about 18 minutes.
• Sushi Rice: Cook 1 cup rice with 1-1/2 cups water for 18 minutes.
• White, Long-Grain Rice: Cook 1 cup rice with 1-1/2 cups water for 18 minutes.
• Wild Rice: Cook 1 cup rice with 2 cups water for 50 minutes, then drain before serving.

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Earthly Eating Tip:

*Keeping kids, as well as yourself active is the best way to stay healthy. Doing 60 minutes of physical exercise is the best way to encourage kids to stay active. Doing exercise like aerobic type physical activity like biking, skiing, dancing, hopping, hockey, jump rope, karate, running, or even swimming can be done to help get the heart rate up. Muscle strengthening is needed for kids as well as bone strengthening too and playing tug-of-war or playing on trees, or playing on playground equipment can help build muscles and strengthen the bones as well.

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Chicken, lamb and Shrimp

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891147_meal_time_1• Chicken and Olive/Carrot Rice
Serves: 4

1 cup short grain brown rice
1 tbs. olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1-1/2 cup chicken broth
4 carrots, cit into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup black olives
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the rice according to how the package directs. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until browned and transfer to a plate to set aside.

Add the onion, garlic and salt and pepper to taste in the same skillet and cook until tender. Add the broth, carrots, olives and red pepper and cook for about 10 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until heated again. Stir in parsley and serve over the cooked rice.

• Lamb with Feta Relish
Serves: 4

1 cup brown rice
1-1/2 lbs. lamb, bones removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tbs. olive oil
1 tbs. lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the rice as the package directs and set aside.

Thread the lamb onto eight skewers and season with oregano, salt and pepper. Heat a grill on medium heat and cook turning occasionally for about 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine cucumber, Feta cheese, onion, dill, oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste and serve along side cooked lamb.

•Shrimp with Corn Slaw
Serves: 4

1 cup brown rice
4 slices cooked bacon
1 tbs. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry white whine
3/4 cup heavy cream
1-1/4 lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deviened
1 package frozen corn (10-ounce)
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the rice according to how the package directs. Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the onion and cook till soft. Add the wine and cook until reduce by half. Add cream and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in shrimp, corn and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in bacon and serve over cooked rice.
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Earthly Eating Tip

*Ayurveda could help with arthritis. To help alleviate arthritis pain, naturally, consider trying Boswellia serrata, which is an ancient Indian resin that is derived from a frankincense tree. Taking 100 mg or 250 mg of boswellia extract daily could help reduce pain and the break down of cartilage as well. Talk to your doctor or physician to learn more.

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Dinner and dessert

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1110778_cajun_salmon_and_salad_31• Salmon with Broccoli and Raisins
Serves: 4

4 salmon skinless fillets
2 tbs. Cajun seasoning
1 bunch broccoli (1 pound)
1 tbs. olive oil
2 shallots, sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1 lime cut into wedges
Salt and pepper to taste

Cost salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until fillets are opaque and blackened on each side.

In another skillet, bring the broccoli and half cup of water to a simmer and cook, covered until tender. Drain and transfer to a serving plate.

In the same pan, heat oil over medium heat and add shallots to the pan along with 1/4 tsp. salt until softened. Mix in raisins and broccoli and serve heated with salmon and lime wedges.

• Carmel Pineapple with French Vanilla ice cream
Serves: 4

2 tbs. unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 pineapple, cored and cut into rings
1 pint French vanilla ice cream

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add sugar and stir for 1 minute. Add the pineapple rings and cook moving them constantly in the pan. Cook until the pineapples are tender and sauce is smooth. Serve caramelized pineapples with the French vanilla ice cream.
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Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage Slaw
Serves: 4

3 tbs. olive oil
2 pork tenderloins
2 tbs. rice vinegar
1 tbs. honey
1 small cabbage, quartered and cored and thinly sliced
1 small Fiji apple, cut into wedges
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1 tbs. oil in a large oven proof skillet. Season pork and salt and pepper cook, turning a few times until it is browned.

Transfer to oven and cook for about 12 minutes, let rest then slice. Set aside on a serving platter.

Combine vinegar, honey and 2 tbs. of oil then season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cabbage and apple and toss together. Fold in cilantro and serve along side the pork.

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23719_spaghetti• Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Serves: 4

12 ounces spaghetti
2 tbs. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 pound ground beef
1 can crushed tomatoes (28-ounce)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the pasta according to how the package directs then drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Increase the heat and add the beef, salt and pepper to taste and cook. Break the meat up while it cooks and is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes and simmer stirring occasionally until thick. Add the meat sauce to the noodles in a large bowl or pot until combined. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

• Chicken and Leeks
Serves: 4

1-1/2 pounds baby new potatoes
8 small skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 pounds)
3 leeks the white and green pats, halves and cut into pieces
1 cup dry white wine
1 pkg. frozen peas (10 ounce)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tbs. chopped tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste

Place the potatoes on the bottom of a 6-quart Dutch oven and add the chicken, leeks, wine, and salt to taste.

Cook, covered for about 4 hours on high heat until chicken and potatoes are tender. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and smash the remaining potatoes with a fork with the liquid in the Dutch oven until liquid is thickened by the potatoes. Add the peas and cream until heated through for about 5 minutes and spoon over the chicken and sprinkle with tarragon before serving.

• Chick-pea Patties
Serves: 4

1 can chickpeas (15.5 ounces) rinsed
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2 tbs. all-purpose flour
2 tbs. olive oil
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
3 tbs. fresh lime juice
8 cups mixed greens
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Pita chips or the like

In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to taste until well chopped. Form eight patties and coat with a little flour tapping the excess off.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties, turning once until golden brown.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, lime juice, and salt and pepper once more to taste. Divide the greens, tomatoes, onion and chick pea cooked patties on serving plates and drizzle it all with the dressing and serve with chips.
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Earthly Eating Tip:

*Sauté veggies for any dish and make them the center of any plate. Use frozen veggies when fresh aren’t available because they pack more nutrients over all.

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Parsley and chives can bring the whole thing together

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1206020_parsley• Parsley:

Parsley contains essential oils, with one important oil being apiole that can stimulate the kidneys. It can also be taken after the birth of a child to help stimulate lactation, but try to avoid parsley while pregnant. Parsley can also help fight against osteoporosis. Here are more tips to add parsley to your diet.

1. Cooking parsley can destroy the good vitamins and minerals so use raw to help retain the flavor and if you add to hot foods, chop and add just before serving.

2. Dried parsley isn’t as yummy as fresh, so try to avoid using dried. Try the flat-leaf variety called Italian parsley, which has most nutrients and a better flavor.

3. Add to potatoes, smoked salmon, trout, poultry, pasta and vegetables to help compliment any dish.

4. Wash, dry and chop parsley leaves then freeze them in a plastic container to use at any given time throughout cooking.

5. Sprinkle parsley with water to help keep it fresh, or place in a glass of cool water and place in the refrigerator.

806097_chives• Chives:

Chives are the most common topping on baked potatoes, but they can be used for other dishes as well. The onion-y flavor can be added to sea salt and baked till the leaves are dry and the mixture can be added to anything you cook to give an onion-y, salty flavor to the dish. Chives contain high vitamin C and could help prevent colds as well. A chive help the body expel mucus and is a natural expectorant. Here are some tips to help add more chives to your diet.

1. Cut chives when you are ready to serve them to help preserve the flavor and vitamins that they contain. Snip them with kitchen shears rather than cut them with a knife.

2. Never heat the chives unless right before serving on a hot dish.

3. Harvest home-grown chives with they reach about 6-inches in height. Cut leaves frequently to help against blooming.

4. Freeze chives to help retain the flavor as well. Snip into small pieces and place them ice cube trays filled with water and freeze. Drop into a strainer and run warm water over them to thaw to use in dishes.

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Yummy chocolate treats

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• Chocolate Dream Cake
Serves: 10

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
1 pkg. angel food cake mix (16 oz.)
1-1/4 cup water
1 tbs. instant coffee powder
1-1/2 cup skim milk
1 pkg. whipped topping mix
1 pkg. Instant pudding mix

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a jelly-roll pan with parchment paper and set aside. Meanwhile, mix together the cocoa, sugar, and boiling water and cool to room temperature.

Prepare the cake mix according to how the package directs, using 1-1/4 cup water and adding the cocoa mixture. Spread into pan and bake for 20 minutes. Invert on a cooling rack and remove parchment. Cool completely.

Dissolve the coffee in the skim milk in a bowl and add topping and pudding mixes to the coffee. Mix with an electric mixer until soft peak form. Chill for about 10 minutes in refrigerator. Cut cake crosswise into thirds and cover each layer with mixture and chill for an hour before serving.

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• Chocolate, Peanut Butter Balls
Serves: 36

25 chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
1 cup plus 2 tbs. confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup plus 2 tbs, chunky peanut butter

Mix the cookies with 1 cup confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl. Whisk together in another bowl the honey and the peanut butter and add the cookie crumbs to the mixture and combine.

Rub hands with a salted butter and form the mixture into balls. Allow to cool to room temperature and roll the balls in confectioners’ sugar or shredded coconut and serve.
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Orange Flax Muffins
Makes: 24 Muffins

1-1/2 cup oat bran
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup ground flaxseeds
1 cup wheat bran
1 tbs. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 oranges, seeded and quartered
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 tbs. baking soda
1-1/2 cup raisins

Preheat oven the 375 degrees and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or parchment paper squares. Combine the oat bran, flour, flaxseeds, wheat bran, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.

Combine the orange, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs and baking soda in a blender and blend well together. Combine blended wet ingredients with the dry and stir to combine, add raisins. Divide among the muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

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What is natural medicine and which is best?

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663488_tabletsNatural medicine includes acupuncture, chiropractic care, deep breathing, herbal remedies, massage therapy, meditation and even yoga and supplements. These therapies are growing more popular every year and the number one natural medicine that is growing in popularity is the taking of supplements.

Supplements can include everything from herbs, and capsules, to liquid or oils. The most popular in supplements include the following:

1. Fish Oil: This is the omega-3 fatty acids that can help support the brain and heart and help fight inflammation as well.

2. Flaxseed: This can come in oil or seed form and it will help improve asthma and PMS and help fight inflammation as well.

3. Echinacea: It can help improve the immune system and fight infections in the upper respiratory area and other areas of the body.

4. Ginseng: This herb has been known to lessen stress effects and increase stamina.

5. Ginkgo: This is an antioxidant herb that helps improve blood-flow within the brain and brain area.

6. Chondroitin: This supplement can help improve joint health and has been marketed in pill form more several years now. You can find it in beverage form as well.

7. Garlic: Used for cardiovascular health and helps to prevent some forms of cancer throughout the body when taken or eaten regularly.

8. CoQ10: Helps improve cellular energy production and helps with congestive heat failure and has been shown to help with Parkinson’s patients as well.

If you would like to start a supplement regimen, talk to your doctor or medicine practitioner before starting this or any other supplement regimen, especially if you currently are taking any medications currently.
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Earthly Eating Tip

*If you suffer from any form of kidney disease, thiamine (Vitamin B1) supplements could help. These vitamins can be found in brown rice, egg yolks, fish, legumes, peanuts, some poultry and even whole grains. A healthy diet can also be a helpful factor in not only kidney issues, but for all-over health as well. Eating raw foods such as asparagus, bananas, celery, garlic, papaya, watercress and forms of legumes can help as well.

If you suspect that you could be suffering from kidney issues your symptoms could include back pain, bloating, chills, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, ankle swelling, blood in the urine or shortness of breath seek a doctors advice and treatment right away.

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Go red for antioxidants

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We have all heard the healthy benefits of red wine, but it’s not just red wine that can help your body stay healthy. During the month of February, yearly, women across the country turn out in red to help get the word out about heart health. Even though the heart healthy month of February has come and gone, doesn’t mean you can’t be heart healthy throughout the rest of the year. Here are some tips to keep in mind when going red for heart health.

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1. Buy local red: The best things in life are local, including red fruits and vegetables. When it comes to going red, look to local produce such as apples, cranberries, ruby red grapefruits, grapes, pomegranates, raspberries, and even strawberries.

2. Eat red throughout the day: Antioxidants don’t stay in the body longer than a few hours so be sure and get plenty of reds throughout your day. Shoot for seven to as many as ten servings of fruits and vegetables daily in your diet.

3. Eat more grapes: Going back to the old stand-by with the wine, research shows that eating more grapes and drinking wine is useful against heart disease and some forms of cancers. It has also been shown to help fight aging as well.
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Earthly Eating Tip

* One serving of fruit equals the following:
1. 1 medium-sized whole apple
2. 1/2 cup freshly chopped, cooked or even frozen fruit without sugar added.
3. 3/4 cup 100 percent whole fruit juice.
4. 1/4 cup dried fruit.

*One serving of vegetables equals the following:
1. 1 cup raw or leafy vegetables.
2. 1/2 cup chopped, raw, cooked or even frozen vegetable.
3. 3/4 cup 100 percent whole vegetable juice.

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Keep your heart healthy with herbs

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• Cayenne (Capsicum spp.): Helps to reduce cholesterol levels and keeps the blood flowing with ease. Take about 1/4 tsp. of cayenne pepper in a cup of hot water after meals.

• Celery Sees (Apium graveolens): Helps to lower blood pressure and reduce blood vessels. Take about 2 tsp. of celery seeds in a cup of hot water.

• Cordyceps (C. sinensis): Helps to increase blood flow to the arteries and lower the blood pressure. Take about 1 gram three times a day.

• Garlic (Allium sativum): Helps to prevent artery clotting plaque from forming. Take about two garlic capsules three times a day.

• Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Contains antioxidants that help to prevent blood fats from forming and helps to improve cholesterol levels. Take about 1 tsp. tincture in a cup of hot water daily.

• Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): Helps to prevent blood from clotting and helps to improve circulatory problems. Take about 40 mg capsules three times a day.

• Hawthorne (Crataegus monogyna): Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and helps to fight the hardening of the arteries. Take about 1 tsp. tincture about 2 times a day.

• Maitake (Grifola frondosa): Helps to lower cholesterol levels. Take the recommended dosage indicated.

• Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum): Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is useful against hypertension as well. Take about 12 grams daily or as directed.
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Earthly Eating Tip

*Farm raised fish may come up short when it comes to omega-3s, but do seem to be rich in omega-6s. Omega-6s are a type of fatty acid that could help trigger inflammation within the body if eaten in excess.

Red meat and refined vegetable oils, like corn oil, sunflower oil and even soybean oil contain omega-6s fats as well, so use sparingly. When it comes to getting omega-3s look to fatty fish such as salmon, herring, trout and even mackerel and eat about 8 ounces a week. Look to tilapia to get the omega-6s, but eat in moderation.

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Get Omega 3s for overall health

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884876_fish_oil_A healthy body is not something that happens over night and since the day we are born we all fight to keep the healthy body frame over all. To help with that health body look to Omega 3s.

Omega 3s are essential fatty acids (EFAs) are necessary to health and our bodies can’t make them at all. They help with brain development and the central nervous system. Getting the fatty acids is really quite easy though. You can get them through many fish as well as grains such as flaxseeds and beans as well.

Add more omega 3s to help reduce inflammatory conditions that include arthritic and colitis and they can bring better heart health as well. The intake of omega 3s for healthy adults is about 1 gram but could be less or more depending on your own health or illnesses. Talk to your doctor to get an exact amount for yourself.
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Earthly Eating Tip:

*Eat more berries this summer to help with cancer. Berries contain compounds that could help with the early stages of some forms of cancer. According to Science Daily, darker berries have been shown to restore more then 20 percent of carcinogen-damaged genes.

Berries no matter what type offer antioxidants, minerals and a blend of phytochemicals that have been seen to boost the production of enzymes. Fresh berries are the best choice, but the same can be found in freeze-dried as well as frozen too.

Look to other cancer-fighting foods as well as berries, such as dark leafy-green vegetables like spinach, tomatoes, legumes and beans and eat plenty of whole grains as well.

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Stray outside the box and buy from fruit stands this season

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Along with co-ops fruit stands are a great way to try something new that is grown in your own local area as well. Most fruit stands offer fruits and vegetables that are grown organically and many in several areas are committed the earth-friendly farming. Along with purchasing fruits and vegetables at the grocery store that are organically grown, finding a fruit and vegetable stand that practices organic farming processes is really easy.

Farm stands that practice organic practices steer clear of the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers and simply depend on the growth of the fruit or vegetable alone to bring you the best they can in farming produce.

Organic food typically tastes better and retains more nutrients that it’s conventional counterpart. This process produces a healthier ecosystem and doesn’t add to the chemicals that we breathe in and the water we drink everyday with the organic process as well.

Find a fruit and vegetable stand in your own area by doing an internet search here.
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Earthly Eating Recipe

Warm Asparagus and Mushrooms
Serves: 4

1 lb. asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tbs. vegetable broth with no salt
4 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1 tbs. garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tbs. flaxseed oil

Prepare asparagus by bending stalks until they snap and discard the bottom pieces. Slice the remaining asparagus diagonally. Stem them for about 5 minutes or until they are crisp and tender. Set aside.

Heat the broth, mushrooms, onions and garlic in a nonstick skillet and cook until soft. Add the asparagus and drizzle with lemon juice. Heat through and remain on low heat for about 10 minute. Remove and place in a serving palter and allow to cool. Drizzle with flaxseed oil before serving.

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