Earthly Eating

When you squeeze a lemon (or peel an orange), save the skin. Scientists at De Montfort University in the United Kingdom found that a compound in tangerine peel s called salvestrol Q40 kills an enzyme that spurs the growth of human cancer cells. Previous research has shown that limonene, a compound found in lemon, orange, and grapefruit peel, might also decrease cancer risk. Zest the well-washed fruit (toss the bitter white pith) and add to soups, baked goods, yogurt or hot tea. There is one calorie in a teaspoon of lemon zest and is full of compounds that help fight cancer as well.

Candied Lemon, Orange or Grapefruit Peel

6 lemons or
2 grapefruits or
4 oranges
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
sugar or superfine sugar , for coating

1. With sharp knife, score the skin of the fruit (use only one type for a batch) into quarters, then peel it off with your fingers, keeping the pith attached. Lay each quarter of skin on a cutting board and cut to make uniform strips from 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide, according to your preference; you should have about 3 cups of strips.

2. Cover peels with water in saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute, then drain, cover with water again and repeat two times (total of three times). Then, cover again and simmer the peel for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. In the saucepan, make the syrup with sugar, water and corn syrup. Boil for about two minutes, then add the peel. Simmer stirring occasionally, until the syrup is considerably reduced, then watch closely. If you want a tender candied peel, cook until perhaps 3 T syrup is left, and drain the peels. Medium-firm, leave only a spoonful of syrup, then drain. For candy-like crisp peel, watch closely until the syrup is on the point of hardening and has almost vanished.

4. Arrange the peel on a bed of sugar on a jelly roll pan at whatever stage you have stopped cooking. Straighten the strips while hot. Sprinkle more sugar over the strips and toss them occasionally as they cool.

5. When cool enough to handle, put the strips onto cake racks and let them dry.

*Looking for ideas on how to sneak in veggies into your child’s diet, here some tips*

Beets: Trim stems to 1-inch. Wrap, unpeeled, in aluminum foil, and roast at 400°F for about 1 hour, or peel, quarter and steam for 45 to 50 minutes. Slip pureed beets into salsas and salad dressings,

Broccoli: Cut into florets. Steam 6 to 7 minutes. Add a couple of tbs. of water to the food processor if needed for smooth texture. Slip pureed broccoli into pizza sauce and cooked peas.

Cauliflower: Cut florets off stem; discard stem. Steam 8 to 10 minutes. Purée with a couple of tbs. of water if needed. Slip it into Mac and cheese and tune sandwiches or chicken sandwiches.

Baby Spinach: Steam 30 to 40 seconds, or cook in skillet with 1 tbs. water 1 to 1 1/2 minutes to wilt. Slip into pizza and chicken stir-fry.

Sweet Potato: Cut unpeeled potatoes into quarters and steam 40 to 45 minutes, or roast whole potatoes at 400°F for 50 to 60 minutes. Scoop out of skin. Slip into pancakes, cupcake mixes and cake mixes.
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Earthly Eating Recipe

Crunchy Onion Chicken
Serves: 4

1 1/3 fried onions
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg, beaten

1. Place fried onions into plastic bag. Lightly crush with hands or with rolling pin.

2. Dip chicken into egg; then coat with onion crumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.

3. Place chicken on baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional crumbs, if desired.

4. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.

Happy Eating!

Type O: Emphasize beef, salmon, walnuts, pineapple, olive and flax oils.
What to avoid: Dairy, kidney beans, wheat, white flour, coffee.
(should basically stick to a high protein diet (including red meat), low carbs, and enriched with fruits and vegetables. They should limit the intake of wheat germ, whole wheat products, corn, and avoid dairy products and most nuts. Type O types are commonly affected with hypothyroidism, high stomach acid (leading to ulcers), and thinner blood with greater resistance to blood clotting.)

Type A: Emphasize slamon, tofu, soy milk, peanuts, black beans, coffee.
What to avoid: Red meat, dairy, shrimp, tomatoes, banans, oranges, beer.
(should basically stick to fruits and vegetables (high carbs / low fat. They have thicker blood than other blood types, a sensitive immune system, and should not consume dairy products, animal fats and meats. They are at a heightened risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.)

Type B: Emphasize lamb, low fat milk, yogurt, oatmeal, bananas.
What to avoid: Chicken, shrimp, peanuts, wheat, tomatoes, tofu.
(should consume a balanced diet (fruits and vegetables, grains, fish, dairy, meat, but avoid chicken. They have the best chance of bypassing or overcoming everyday types of diseases, including heart disease and cancer.)

Type AB: Emphasize lamb, tuna, yogurt, rice, grapes.
What to avoid: Chicken, beef, corn, whole milk, bananas.
(should consume a mostly vegetarian diet, and only on rare occasions some fish, and dairy, meat, no chicken though.)

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Homemade Baking Mix

3/4 cup baking powder
1 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup sugar
1 tbs. cream of tartar
3 tbs. salt
5 pounds all-purpose unbleached flour
(you can experiment with other whole wheat or whole-grain flours in this mix as well.)

Using a whisk, stir together all the ingredients except the flour. Add this mixture to the flour and sift several times, making sure everything is evenly distributed. You could store half in the fridge or freezer if your don’t think you will use it up in a month or two.

FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE:
Organic Fights World Hunger:

Organic is making new strides. Without adding more farmland, growers in the developing worlkd could meet or exceed the current food demand by using natural methose like crop rotation. It was found that fertile soil associated with organic farming aids crop flexibility in harsh weather. These results indicate that organic agriculture has the potential to contribute quite substantially to the global food supply while reducing the detrimental environmental impacts of conventional agriculture.

Happy Eating!

If you have never heard of the Master Cleanse and Raw Foods Diet then listen up. It has been proven to be one of the most effective diets to cleanse your body of toxins associated with everyday lifestyles. Unless you live on a raw foods diet alone anyway, everyone’s body has some degree of toxins inside their system. Throughout the country thousands of people have done the Master Cleanse Program and will say that it really does work! They will tell you that the Master Cleanse (or the Lemonade Diet) is the fastest and most effective way to regain your vitality and to feel the joy of living again. As an added bonus, it will help you lose weight and give you more energy each day.

Here’s how the Master Cleanse and Raw Foods Diet works:

For a minimum of 10 days, drink a mixture of:

2 Tablespoons lemon or lime juice (approx. ½ lemon),
2 Tablespoons genuine (organic is best) Grade B maple syrup (Not maple-flavored sugar syrup or syrup from companies that use formaldehyde to process the syrup),
1/10 Teaspoon cayenne pepper (red pepper) or to taste, and
Water, medium hot or cold as preferred.
Combine the juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a 10 oz glass and fill with water — distilled, reverse osmosis, or spring fed, but not tap water.

Use fresh (organic) lemons or limes only, never canned lemon or lime juice nor frozen lemonade or frozen juice.

For diabetics, there is a section on using molasses rather than maple syrup in the beginning of the cleanse. Any diabetic should read the book and consult their doctor before beginning the cleanse.

Drink six to twelve glasses of this lemonade mixture daily. No food is eaten nor any vitamin supplements taken during the cleanse. If you get hungry, have another glass of lemonade. After all, this is also called the “lemonade diet.”

If you are overweight, you may use less maple syrup. If you are underweight, use more maple syrup if you wish. If you are worried about losing weight, “… The only things you can possible lose are mucus; waste, and disease. Healthy tissue will not be eliminated.”

Do not vary the amount of lemon juice per glass and be sure to drink at least six glasses of lemonade a day. You can drink more water, if you want.

Celebrities such as Robin Quivers and even Beyoncé have used the Master Cleanse diet and both celebrities will agree that they did feel more energetic and even lost a few pounds as a result of the cleanse.

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Earthly Eating Recipe-Count Down To Christmas Recipe Of Sweets

Fruity No-Bake Cheesecake
Serves: 16

1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 (cup 1/2 stick) butter, melted
2 tbs. sugar
4 pkg. (8oz.) Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen mixed berried (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries), thawed, drained
1 tub (8 oz.) whipped topping, thawed, divided

Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil, leaving some over the edge of the pan. Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and 2 tbs sugar; press firmly onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

Beat Neufchatel cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Smash drained berries with a fork; stir into cheese mixture. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spoon over crust; and cover.

Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Use the foil that you left laying over the edge of the pan as handles to remove cheesecake from the pan before cutting it into pieces to serve. Top with the remaining whipped topping. Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator.

Happy Eating!