Qiunoa

Quinoa is a grain crop used for its seeds.  It is delicious and extremely healthy. 

Quinoa is gluten free.  Quinoa is high in protein and fiber!  It  contains a lot of nutrients.  


Forbes names Quinoa a superfood and it notes 7 important  the reason why. 
http://www.forbes.com/sites/juliewilcox/2012/06/26/7-benefits-of-quinoa-the-supergrain-of-the-future/


Health benefits of Quinoa: 


Helps cure type 2 diabetes by regulating your blood sugar levels 

Helps people who suffer from vascular health issues

Helps people with sluggish metabolism

 Helps people who suffer from migraines 

Quinoa promotes overall good health 



There are many dishes that use Quinoa. The the simplest is to use it as a rice or potato replacement.  
 I'll be uploading a video on how I easily make Quinoa shortly. 



Stay Healthy, 

Cyndi 

The Truth About Salt: Salt and the Human Body

                                                       

Salt And The Human Body

By: Cyndi M. DuPree

What is salt?

 Salt (Sodium Chloride) is composed of  the elements Sodium and  Chloride.  It is the chemical compound NaCl. 

The functions of salt in the body:  

Salt is a hard worker and has many essential jobs in the human body.   Some of it's functions are;

-Retains water

-Regulates  the body's PH balance. 

-Helps the body use vitamins and nutrients. 

Not all salts are alike:  

There are many different types of salt.  Salt can be found around the world with subtle differences.      

White table salt is the least expensive salt.  In the process of making table salt the beneficial nutrients are lost.  This is the type of salt everyone should avoid.  My favorite salts include: Himalayan salt, Kosher salt, and Sel Gros (large coarse sea salt).

They say Salt is bad for your health. 

The miscomception of consuming salt. 

If salt is essential to our health.... Why are we constantly told to stay away from salty foods? 

 The over consumption of salt is responsible for serious medical conditions that lead to organ failure. The daily recomended amount of salt can easily be consumed through fruits and vegtables.  This makes it unessary and dangerous to add more salt.  

 Salt in Senegal makes bright pink bodies of water. 

Being a GMU Alumni I have to mention that George Mason University has semester abroad to Sengal.  

Using Food as Energy Medicine By author Heidi DuPree.

Using Food as Energy Medicine

This guest post is written by Heidi DuPree, RN, CTN, holistic nurse, Certified Traditional Naturopath, and energy healing therapist athttp://HeidiDuPree.com.  She is also the author of the award-winning book, “The Other Medicine…That Really Works: How Energy Medicine Can Help You Heal In Body, Mind, and Spirit,” and a transformational healing blogger at You, Me, and My DuPree Knee.

I think most people are aware that eating raw food is “good” for you, but may not realize why.  As our Western system of healthcare is based on the premise that the body runs of biochemistry, you may think raw food is good for you because it improves biochemistry, and that certainly is a factor.  But we now know that it is energy that initiates the biochemical processes in the body.  

Good Vibrations

The truth is, health is a reflection of the vibrational frequency of your energy systems.  Poor health indicates a state of lowered frequency.  Good health indicates a state of higherfrequency.  One of the ways to improve health using energy medicine is to introduce a high vibrational substance into the energy systems of a person with compromised health -- to raisetheir frequency.  This can be accomplished through such means as homeopathy, flower essences, essential oils, and food. Simply put, raw foods are good for you because they have a high vibrational frequency.

“Live” versus “Dead” Food

​Processed foods have little to no vibrational frequency and are a drain on body resources because they lack the energy required to digest them.  The digestive enzymes inherent to raw food are destroyed during processing methods such as canning and pasteurization.  These “dead” foods include processed cow’s milk, juice, baby formula, cooked meats, coffee, tea, chocolate, white bread, white flour, white sugar, margarine, jam, and alcohol.  

Unprocessed foods have a high frequency.  These would include raw fruits,vegetables, and juices, sprouted seeds, and raw cow’s milk and human milk.   These foods are “alive” in that their nutritional components, antioxidants, and enzymatic activity are intact.  Their high frequency Unprocessed foods have a high frequency.  These would include raw fruits,vegetables, and juices, sprouted seeds, and raw cow’s milk and human milk.   These foods are “alive” in that their nutritional components, antioxidants, and enzymatic activity are intact.  Their high frequency produces a healing physiological response in the body – maintaining proper body pH and promoting detoxification.  

    Organic food has a high frequency as well.  Below is an unaltered picture a client sent to me taken while she was holding a plate of organic food at a farmers market.  This picture is completely unaltered, and you can actually see energy emanating from the plate!

    When we decrease our consumption of processed food and add more raw and organic food to our diet to raise our energetic frequencies and improve our health, food becomes medicine...energy medicine.

       

  Thank you Heidi DuPree for your wonderful post. 

Stay healthy, 

Cyndi

The Health and Beauty Benefits of Rose water

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue...
   By: Cyndi M. DuPree

What is rose water?

Rose water is made is a byproduct of making rose oil. It is clear and very fragrant.

Where can you get it? There are many places you can purchase it, including; Amazon.com and Puritans.com.  You can also make your own. Recipe coming soon.

Where and how to use it? You can use rose water to cook, clean, and as a cosmetic.


What are the benefits of rose water?

• Hydrates skin and hair
• Aids cosmetics: Used as a primer and setter.
• Enhances flavor and nutrients too food
• Aids your immune system
• Aids graceful aging
• Soothes and destresses
• Reduces anxiety

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Chocolate covered strawberries

Ingredients:
Strawberries
Baking Chocolate
Agave
Vanilla
Coconut Butter

Coconut Strawberry Cheese Cake Recipe.

Gluten and processed sugar free... Did I mention you do not need to turn on the stove or oven!!!!!

What you will need:
Fresh organic strawberries
Whipped cream cheese
Organic coconut butter
Vanilla extract
Agave (or honey).

Tools:
A bowl
A ziplock bag
A spoon and
A knife.

Instructions:

1-Mix the following ingredients in a bowl; the cream cheese, with coconut butter, agave and a hint of vanilla extract.
I used 12oz of cream cheese, 3 table spoons of coconut butter, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and over two table spoons of agave. I recommend you just mix it to taste.

2-Pour your mixed ingredients into a bag and cut a corner in the bag.

3-Cut the stem/ leaves and center of your strawberries.
4-Squeeze the filling into your strawberry wholes.

Topping optional: mix coconut butter or oil with agave and coca baking powder. Drizzle on the strawberries.