tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20769666216366794202024-03-15T18:10:25.925-07:00Love Macrobiotics Love Life! Celebrate the Joy of Natural Living and Fantastic Cooking with MelanieMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-11535179531518449332022-08-01T04:03:00.002-07:002022-08-01T04:05:03.876-07:00 Lovely Prune Pudding<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLkEyIHqTDv23jm9JccyhPGNxPQ07Vldaw84yE-5lGB2oOFoV-oh-RCJ_H_F31gcCMhVEB4Gf0tAEHKQczQE_KPWk8GWd1289-V4TsnfNvACfoxJZYs-NViVVzK9zInLubbXI6v4hgo5LxMvfz5i2enh05rVI1q2sGM2WLvWV14_uJXaP8aQ7ISWZ50Q/s600/Prunes-in-a-sack-600x398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLkEyIHqTDv23jm9JccyhPGNxPQ07Vldaw84yE-5lGB2oOFoV-oh-RCJ_H_F31gcCMhVEB4Gf0tAEHKQczQE_KPWk8GWd1289-V4TsnfNvACfoxJZYs-NViVVzK9zInLubbXI6v4hgo5LxMvfz5i2enh05rVI1q2sGM2WLvWV14_uJXaP8aQ7ISWZ50Q/w400-h265/Prunes-in-a-sack-600x398.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 14pt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">This unassuming fruit is actually a power house of nutrition and is packed with fiber. Here are some of the benefits of enjoying prunes followed by a simple but yummy recipe. Enjoy xx</span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><b>The Benefits of Eating Prunes</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Relieves
Constipation</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Full
of antioxidants</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">High
in vitamins<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Good
source of iron<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Protects
Against Osteoporosis<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Reduces
cholesterol levels<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Lowers
blood pressure.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Good
for the heart<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnLMz2kleyM3OwDE589q-Zy0t3YrjYbx8LduGAgbJ89WTVw52ajU7svgFlwcfnEWwFxlgU6venCy9m5qYG3g8-PtUANG55VOQmfVARBC1pOyKz3OU-BtUKDD_yPwwlSnYiCnrQbV1DQDNEbNsK1sAmzTSZx0xzg0n7N6cD7O4MaQfXhaG8QuL6tckEQ/s1280/thumbnail_IMG-5187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="866" data-original-width="1280" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnLMz2kleyM3OwDE589q-Zy0t3YrjYbx8LduGAgbJ89WTVw52ajU7svgFlwcfnEWwFxlgU6venCy9m5qYG3g8-PtUANG55VOQmfVARBC1pOyKz3OU-BtUKDD_yPwwlSnYiCnrQbV1DQDNEbNsK1sAmzTSZx0xzg0n7N6cD7O4MaQfXhaG8QuL6tckEQ/w640-h434/thumbnail_IMG-5187.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></p><p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><b>Lovely Prune Pudding Recipe</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><b>Ingredients</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">12
pitted prunes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">1-2
tablespoons rice syrup (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Pinch sea salt</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">1 ½ cups
spring water plus a little more<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">1 teaspoon
powdered cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">1 generous tablespoon kuzu diluted in a little cold water<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Almond
or oat cream or amasake<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><b>Preparation</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Place
prunes into a bowl and cover with 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Let stand for 1 hour.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Remove
the prunes but save the liquid.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Cut
the prunes into small pieces. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Add
more hot water to the reserved prune water so it totals 1 ½ <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cup. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Place
prunes and prune water into a saucepan and add the rice syrup, sea salt and powdered
cinnamon. Stir to combine.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Bring
to a boil on a medium flame and then simmer for 10 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Add
the diluted kuzu to the prune mixture and cook over low heat for a few minutes,
stirring constantly, to thicken the mixture. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Ladle
the pudding into small bowls. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Let
cool, then chill in the refrigerator. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Serve
cold with almond or oat cream or amasake.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm -2.85pt; vertical-align: baseline;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFQKQ9Kg5w2mrOsecBk-K2vsErN0vKK_nW0cy2TPpzvsat_Fe31LX26suGgvPIDZZ-WP9GNZvTRbEo5E-Bw0DwGAdK6MC36fZl0aRS3rWznDqueteZZSnJUS40DysjyBl-PJKP-4WMuZLcI8TrjY_uq7dMzO56hf6y-OJBd8GsUQjLt_cX83xxLoeuQ/s1280/thumbnail_IMG-5186.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFQKQ9Kg5w2mrOsecBk-K2vsErN0vKK_nW0cy2TPpzvsat_Fe31LX26suGgvPIDZZ-WP9GNZvTRbEo5E-Bw0DwGAdK6MC36fZl0aRS3rWznDqueteZZSnJUS40DysjyBl-PJKP-4WMuZLcI8TrjY_uq7dMzO56hf6y-OJBd8GsUQjLt_cX83xxLoeuQ/w640-h480/thumbnail_IMG-5186.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p></p>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-49488278973752129842022-07-31T06:02:00.002-07:002022-08-01T04:06:32.989-07:00Summer Buckwheat Stir Fry<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Enjoy this light yet nutritious stir fry, packed with different flavors and bursting with energy xx.</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPF05v1paQxI17WkSU88zhsJ9Mmf9AVEHe6CQELOj-WQATf-_xDR4ELwHN7T88cz-6udo1lkaWs8R9TOPVOpNSDtu9UPSyKp_DM1f2663s_sdG1okgTwrJBVVt2yXvQDt3_BAwb2nN2gi1Ds84pQFKk58ffD2_wZ_wSq21i4j2LW4XtTeXrB3AkQk5XQ/s1280/thumbnail_IMG-5190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPF05v1paQxI17WkSU88zhsJ9Mmf9AVEHe6CQELOj-WQATf-_xDR4ELwHN7T88cz-6udo1lkaWs8R9TOPVOpNSDtu9UPSyKp_DM1f2663s_sdG1okgTwrJBVVt2yXvQDt3_BAwb2nN2gi1Ds84pQFKk58ffD2_wZ_wSq21i4j2LW4XtTeXrB3AkQk5XQ/w640-h480/thumbnail_IMG-5190.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;">Summer Buckwheat </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Stir Fry</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><o:p><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1/2
cup buckwheat groats <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1
cup water<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Pinch
sea salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">*2
teaspoons apple cider vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1-2
teaspoons fresh grated ginger <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2 spring
onions sliced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1
garlic clove finely sliced <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">½
red pepper diced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1
cup sweet corn<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1
cup broccoli florets (cut small)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">¼ cup
parsley finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">¼<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cup basil finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2
tablespoons olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">½ teaspoon
sea salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 tablespoon
toasted black sesame seeds<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Lemon wedges</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Preparation</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Place
the buckwheat into a pan. Rinse and drain with cold water a few times. Add the
water, apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cover
and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Do not open
the lid. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Remove
from heat, let stand for 3 minutes and fluff with a fork.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Place
a skillet on a low flame and swirl the olive oil to coat. Add the garlic,
spring onions and ginger. Sauté for 10 seconds. Add the broccoli and 1/2 teaspoon
of sea salt; sauté stirring occasionally. Add the pepper and mix gently. Repeat
with the sweet corn and the fresh herbs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Add
a small amount of water to cover the bottom of the skillet. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Place
the buckwheat on top. Cover with a lid and heat through for about a minute.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Mix
gently and serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds and lemon wedges.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">*the apple cider vinegar makes the buckwheat easier to digest and absorb</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><o:p><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><o:p><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4rmnzGTXt5Dulx5V28uTb4TGQPliTKqRmAheZh_I93ZGJdorEDWa0cwiodkSyf2dATzaUBI7rRj60bbUq78hTFNZOQRftjeQjeryQZYsEVFEoNA6ctrJ7AqVWXvA5NZ3qR_Ow3Y3Ky4aoJW_hP8IJL_WVjaHYBEEmwaWG21ETzxmODOollIbUQ8noQ/s1280/thumbnail_IMG-5188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4rmnzGTXt5Dulx5V28uTb4TGQPliTKqRmAheZh_I93ZGJdorEDWa0cwiodkSyf2dATzaUBI7rRj60bbUq78hTFNZOQRftjeQjeryQZYsEVFEoNA6ctrJ7AqVWXvA5NZ3qR_Ow3Y3Ky4aoJW_hP8IJL_WVjaHYBEEmwaWG21ETzxmODOollIbUQ8noQ/w480-h640/thumbnail_IMG-5188.jpg" width="480" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: -2.85pt; margin-right: -2.85pt; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-30246280764707749582022-07-02T03:56:00.001-07:002022-07-02T03:58:05.699-07:00Super Simple Chia Pudding<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #073763;">Chia seeds are the edible
seeds of a flowering plant from the mint family and have been used as a
healing food for hundreds of years.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 13.5pt; mso-outline-level: 2;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #073763;">Chia Seeds have numerous Health
Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ES;"><span style="color: #073763;">They are an excellent source
of vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;">The </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">antioxidants found in chia seeds can help to fight
free radicals in the body and reduce the risk of developing many health issues
such as heart disease, cognitive decline, and certain types of cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: #073763;">The seeds contain quercetin that lowers
the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"><span style="color: #073763;">Chia are high in fiber which helps to reduce insulin resistance and improve
blood sugar levels<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">Chia contain</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">s</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">
caffeic which is an antioxidant that helps fight inflammation.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"><span style="color: #073763;">The
soluble fiber in chia absorbs water which gives a feeling of fullness and can
help maintain a healthy weight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"><span style="color: #073763;">The
seeds have several nutrients that are great for the bones, including calcium,
magnesium and phosphorus.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"><span style="color: #073763;">Chia seeds can be used in porridge, smoothies, juices, salads, salad dressings, granola, protein bars, cookies, puddings or in water with lemon.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: #073763;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3WFD6Yv0owdCSyZqfstYvKZzeWQcD29UAfprqS0mzZ1R9IONYYjp5C3CCcFozl5seLJU5JlXnQu5xLBGC-xrTyJtVo6Gu-pfnJEQ-5rYUp7mW5zQ2rHzK6JHaQZtgrbgI-4kgRuyPfy-ipwGT1CgyS2-MrM9yTNqnK-yqJJWUT5eMp28sVb3tE91eQ/s360/Chia-Pudding-4-360x360.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3WFD6Yv0owdCSyZqfstYvKZzeWQcD29UAfprqS0mzZ1R9IONYYjp5C3CCcFozl5seLJU5JlXnQu5xLBGC-xrTyJtVo6Gu-pfnJEQ-5rYUp7mW5zQ2rHzK6JHaQZtgrbgI-4kgRuyPfy-ipwGT1CgyS2-MrM9yTNqnK-yqJJWUT5eMp28sVb3tE91eQ/w400-h400/Chia-Pudding-4-360x360.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #073763; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;"><o:p>Super Simple Chia Pudding</o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #073763;">Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">2
cups unsweetened almond milk (use your favorite) - could be rice,
coconut or oat</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">½ cup </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">chia</span><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;"> seeds</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">1
teaspoon vanilla extract or ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">1 tablespoons pure
maple syrup or rice syrup</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #073763;">1 cup berries to
add after the pudding is ready<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">Chopped walnuts or
almonds for garnish</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: "inherit", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"><br />
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Preparation<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;">Place the ingredients into a bowl and mix well.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;">Mix the </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt;">chia</span><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"> mixture after a few minutes, then again after a
few more minutes, mixing well each time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;">If not stirred
well, the </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt;">pudding</span><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"> will not set properly and the seeds will sink to
the bottom.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;">Continue stirring until the chia seeds are well mixed and not clumping together.</span><span face="Arial, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #073763;">Pour into a glass jar or container with a lid</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt;">Place into the fridge </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt;">and keep</span><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"> covered until firm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;">This is usually after 2-3 hours.</span><span face="Arial, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;">Makes about 2 ¼ cups</span><span face="Arial, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #073763;">Before serving add a selection of berries – these can be pureed for a smooth, creamy topping.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;">Sprinkle with chopped nuts and enjoy.</span><span face="Arial, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; letter-spacing: 0.25pt; padding: 0cm;">Love Chef Mel xx</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><o:p><span style="color: #073763;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67e30igsjER-6pnSkBBHfyk-aGm6ZhX1Z4kfAD73iIgYvVI2xY8M2HenULqGO76Sc5DenTx2aqR5ILGMTUWYKCB2kXggR2W14eLbxHDo4Sx5DCtkqTqLv7-7gonNdQoUb0TQP9N1qD6uQvOTSBetOEhappdB7udp36yqwwzT7LOfB7bimzCqa_hgBMw/s3998/pexels-maria-georgieva-9149122.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3998" data-original-width="2660" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67e30igsjER-6pnSkBBHfyk-aGm6ZhX1Z4kfAD73iIgYvVI2xY8M2HenULqGO76Sc5DenTx2aqR5ILGMTUWYKCB2kXggR2W14eLbxHDo4Sx5DCtkqTqLv7-7gonNdQoUb0TQP9N1qD6uQvOTSBetOEhappdB7udp36yqwwzT7LOfB7bimzCqa_hgBMw/w266-h400/pexels-maria-georgieva-9149122.jpg" width="266" /></a></span></span></div><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></span><p></p>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-37803797771701659832022-04-17T06:40:00.014-07:002022-04-18T07:53:39.271-07:00Strenghtening Immunity – another approach <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #2b00fe;">We live in a time when </span><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #2b00fe; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">immunity is greatly challenged</span><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #2b00fe;">. It
seems we are becoming more sensitive and immune compromised as a result of
pollution, human made chemicals, drugs, toxic foods, electromagnetic
radiation and stress. The over-use of antibiotics has created stress on the gut
immune and various bacteria are now resistant.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">As a result we are
being asked to become more immune savvy. We need to learn how best to empower
our immune system and to become wise in how we move through life. The more
intelligent our immune is, the greater the chance to survive and thrive.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: times; font-size: medium;">Sadly the modern
medical system is designed to fix what is broken and not to cultivate health or
offer ways to strengthen immunity.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Immune challenges are
actually sending us a message that we need to grow stronger as a collective. </span><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">This means that when we align with good intentions,
when we share wisdom and help each other from love and consciousness, we become
a powerful immune system.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span face="Segoe UI, sans-serif"><span><br /></span></span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pd7FQPAKVcAyhpxpx5hYbLI18bLygL-KFGvBOHkh34POnHo9foAIcAy4WaqkQ2t87PW5VRuVwnUJfXJzwO2ibL7slNcKVxz0Hd14x4voBR6qSaXNwSseCcUwhKtp_NLZRtubUy5lWeN3As0Z7J37lf496IftTrey760ksLYSskbVPQ49FLt0abxfQQ/s1280/wisdom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1015" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pd7FQPAKVcAyhpxpx5hYbLI18bLygL-KFGvBOHkh34POnHo9foAIcAy4WaqkQ2t87PW5VRuVwnUJfXJzwO2ibL7slNcKVxz0Hd14x4voBR6qSaXNwSseCcUwhKtp_NLZRtubUy5lWeN3As0Z7J37lf496IftTrey760ksLYSskbVPQ49FLt0abxfQQ/w318-h400/wisdom.jpg" width="318" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><b>The classic immune definition</b> </span></span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">is that immunity is charged with protecting and defending against anything the body
considers foreign, hostile, damaging or invasive.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">Hostile, foreign or damaging</span></span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"> could mean bacteria,
viruses, pathogens, allergens, toxins, thoughts, feelings, beliefs and all
kinds of experiences that arise from outside of us.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Let’s look at the goal of a strong
immune system</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Protect against all
kinds of harm<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Enable us to move
through the world with confidence<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Be in a position of
strength<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Give us the ability to
fully self express<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Help us to be wisely
vigilant and relaxed at the same time<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzfyycdQM3vMHYrgU5j5PHwWiVtxYmsG44Wx-n1wY_yJkev7kMHjCk4P1UzTOCJgKuVql3S3zTdoGJ5t9HfZeq8s_Po7pWw-9SKSQkLxU7-NUabCmTSxVz-lFP1M73Zx5VY5R3RvNJemmz5rf1okdltqUeZ3FPqyDeQNOD2Qc3jr4mrX84bOa3MmYEA/s960/536481_10100885639857503_1016376474_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzfyycdQM3vMHYrgU5j5PHwWiVtxYmsG44Wx-n1wY_yJkev7kMHjCk4P1UzTOCJgKuVql3S3zTdoGJ5t9HfZeq8s_Po7pWw-9SKSQkLxU7-NUabCmTSxVz-lFP1M73Zx5VY5R3RvNJemmz5rf1okdltqUeZ3FPqyDeQNOD2Qc3jr4mrX84bOa3MmYEA/w640-h480/536481_10100885639857503_1016376474_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>If the immune system is compromised</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">We become prey to many
hostile pathogens<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">It is easier to get
sick<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">We are weakened</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">We feel constantly on
guard<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">We have less energy to
do the things we love and reach our potential<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">We can become afraid to
be in the world<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b>With the constant barrage of confusing messages
about health and nutrition, it is easy to grow apathetic, afraid, jaded and
confused, all of which have a negative effect on the immune.</b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><b>Immunity is approximately</b></span></span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">50% Conscious</span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">50% Unconscious</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><b>We can adopt an empowered approach to immunity</b>
which includes</span></span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><br />
• Accessing our courage, inspiration </span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">and positivity in the face of what seems like
incredible odds</span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">• Empowering ourselves with information</span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">• Understanding that our world will never be
perfect, nor will</span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">our health</span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">• Finding little things to enhance and support
the immune<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77BYS01on1C6kwyRUuFmmmcGXBHK_TCxn8Z6JcMDRKCPEs16MrKlkpjCBc0B8fOjCT4tOBsBmj4gfgnjy7f2OllP16cqPluT46dhNy4S4brcbMASnbbv-woUk5ePs-lpwRO1U8buNzWEKzZ-O9S_Vnkj1lvg8qy2IY5sFgjBDnz0GDNWp42FJmjXVVw/s840/1517568_10202764380014065_2101616148_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="565" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77BYS01on1C6kwyRUuFmmmcGXBHK_TCxn8Z6JcMDRKCPEs16MrKlkpjCBc0B8fOjCT4tOBsBmj4gfgnjy7f2OllP16cqPluT46dhNy4S4brcbMASnbbv-woUk5ePs-lpwRO1U8buNzWEKzZ-O9S_Vnkj1lvg8qy2IY5sFgjBDnz0GDNWp42FJmjXVVw/w269-h400/1517568_10202764380014065_2101616148_n.jpg" width="269" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>It is important to be aware of our toxic world
but also just as important to learn to live in it, to celebrate it and live
life with joy. Life is a paradox.</b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">It is important</span></span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"> to understand that
immunity is built over time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTylRqnMbg0mMYA8C_ewHUgwCLJdzyiSuME3RtA-YSh9Iltrp0zkgXB7BdUdoPRxxpjIZybxfDnGXTE69hBGmN5Wfe6jCNXkxS5dM1o73aMHK_uouM_9yeskuuKMywhpwg_1rKMOnHHkokYJMW90ihuDnSkTZFNhazV4Zrlcq5KMVtloPohK211c1aw/s1910/175643_1892180787702_818377_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1910" data-original-width="1520" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTylRqnMbg0mMYA8C_ewHUgwCLJdzyiSuME3RtA-YSh9Iltrp0zkgXB7BdUdoPRxxpjIZybxfDnGXTE69hBGmN5Wfe6jCNXkxS5dM1o73aMHK_uouM_9yeskuuKMywhpwg_1rKMOnHHkokYJMW90ihuDnSkTZFNhazV4Zrlcq5KMVtloPohK211c1aw/w319-h400/175643_1892180787702_818377_o.jpg" width="319" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">It is actually a self
learning system which naturally fluctuates and can become compromised quickly.
Our immune can show our weaknesses. It teaches us about our environment and asks
us to listen, act, and fortify.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><b>Our immunity</b></span></span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><b> keeps us safe</b>, protects
our health, creates boundaries and negotiates with our environment. It helps us
to become effective humans in the world. In an ideal world, our immune grows
smarter over time which means learning is an ongoing journey.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><b>The gastro intestinal immune</b></span></span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"> is a separate yet
interconnected immune system in the gut. It accounts for 40-70% of total body
immune tissues. It especially handles allergens and food-borne toxins. It
becomes compromised by poor diet, stress, and antibiotics.</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">In many ways, <b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">our parents are our first “immune system</span>”</b>.
They protect us from the outside world along with our home environment. As children we may have needed more protection and this can impact our immunity on
different levels. Our beliefs about the world and about life help to form our
psychic and emotional immune system.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwdloPoQLMc-0DwtB7zp-OEmvqlEZHHU3NonupRlLxc68N5f_Yu1760fwyQBl-LUAWhC-oK091Ua1onT9Jl8l1cN8SGA-KKkHnEwLFjnon_qRNzVjEHaCF7M3M87UO2wdcWQznfTSbipoZseQioNaDqzKAJKyBlHvPcB3znMbIjkOH-fBrFSpjWPgWA/s1280/family.jpg" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1064" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwdloPoQLMc-0DwtB7zp-OEmvqlEZHHU3NonupRlLxc68N5f_Yu1760fwyQBl-LUAWhC-oK091Ua1onT9Jl8l1cN8SGA-KKkHnEwLFjnon_qRNzVjEHaCF7M3M87UO2wdcWQznfTSbipoZseQioNaDqzKAJKyBlHvPcB3znMbIjkOH-fBrFSpjWPgWA/w333-h400/family.jpg" width="333" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">So,
immunity is more than just strengthening one’s metabolism,</span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">taking immune supplements, or doing various
natural immune protocols even though these help a lot</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">
<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b>Immunity
is often associated with the idea of a biological war</b></span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">. It is considered the archetype of the warrior. Our immune fortifies, fights, attacks, defends
and is a natural killer. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0-GQRzaFkfgQkyFDUgi1S8yToxcdWm2pim33q3ijKu0p6KfZ5PljDVlGqPATc-UEwgDdSHa-n2a_yPlqAFGgu5yFIAeLpjZ7I-kehhxGnMpALsi8kbj4HJhBfQ45uU7RjHrXsZkjEWYn_EDV22M7t_fOvHCC5ICfTtH4iNomy0fNI0WOdadevoKw-g/s1280/fight.jpg" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1034" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0-GQRzaFkfgQkyFDUgi1S8yToxcdWm2pim33q3ijKu0p6KfZ5PljDVlGqPATc-UEwgDdSHa-n2a_yPlqAFGgu5yFIAeLpjZ7I-kehhxGnMpALsi8kbj4HJhBfQ45uU7RjHrXsZkjEWYn_EDV22M7t_fOvHCC5ICfTtH4iNomy0fNI0WOdadevoKw-g/w324-h400/fight.jpg" width="324" /></span></a></div><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">Many times sensitive
people with low immunity feel vulnerable and need to fortify
themselves against anything that could deplete or cause harm.</span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><br /><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">In many
ways, the world is like a jungle and our immune</span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">system is here to protect us</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">Immunity is about
examining our life and seeing where we need more</span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">fortification, more courage, more self</span><br />
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">protection, more “no”, less
apologizing…<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b>Personal
Power = Metabolic Power</b></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>The immune says no to
anything it deems as harmful</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">For many of us the
challenge to say no in various parts of life is also connected to low immunity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Can we say no to poor
quality foods, unsupportive social situations or toxic environments?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Can we say no to our
partner, parents, kids, coworkers, or bosses?</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Some immune questions </b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;">Who or what do I need
to say no to?</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); text-align: center;">Where do</span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; text-align: center;"> </span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); text-align: center;">I
self attack?</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; text-align: center;">Do I have the courage to be with the fact that
not all people will like me </span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; text-align: center;">or approve of me?</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; text-align: center;">Do I
believe in my own life, being willing to fight for my health, my </span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; text-align: center;">dignity, my heart and my soul?</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Do I protect myself?</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Am I willing to stand
for myself, for others or for a cause?</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNGwWbNTX3Hyj7QWv2eEUSFEB8O-QyscXuN1rUYWQ1S7AkqjSVVN2UtTpRjrFzkOZk7SQTrVzaFuMHe7eDXxcCN0cfhMoAHrUU9aWpsbh0J-ba_JkJt6q3oRvRji8mb1kI_VO3lJzcShDALU9hIo277oZ0om7L6VArOuYr8JO_8JoO9wAeiBO05vxhQ/s4032/IMG_3833.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2712" data-original-width="4032" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNGwWbNTX3Hyj7QWv2eEUSFEB8O-QyscXuN1rUYWQ1S7AkqjSVVN2UtTpRjrFzkOZk7SQTrVzaFuMHe7eDXxcCN0cfhMoAHrUU9aWpsbh0J-ba_JkJt6q3oRvRji8mb1kI_VO3lJzcShDALU9hIo277oZ0om7L6VArOuYr8JO_8JoO9wAeiBO05vxhQ/w400-h269/IMG_3833.HEIC" width="400" /></span></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Low
Immunity often goes together with</b></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Depression</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Fatigue</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Stress – everyday challenges, toxic thoughts
and beliefs, locked in emotions, speed, fear</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b>There are
many many factors that can compromise immunity.</b></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Some examples are</b></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Surgery,
hospitalization, antibiotics</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Drug use
- prescription, recreational, alcohol</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Removal of tonsils, thymus, gut tissue, spleen</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Over exercise</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Lack of sun</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Lack of nature</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDb6rX7wxjFrcMhUbIbNqra5X8MwY9rm18GHGFGrpvZs3MoQb3vDzfHXUtITZjclijcOOwVX3xvtLPzGzu4gjnIPb-CeM-x0iYqpJ9hCUB_6mBUN9IqAeKQVH8jFjA9Np64eG91dDO8ZHNX2RMWfd8N2yBkrccwozOKW_2XcKfJ2MpwY1HtEP-f9Cwg/s1280/pink%20sky.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDb6rX7wxjFrcMhUbIbNqra5X8MwY9rm18GHGFGrpvZs3MoQb3vDzfHXUtITZjclijcOOwVX3xvtLPzGzu4gjnIPb-CeM-x0iYqpJ9hCUB_6mBUN9IqAeKQVH8jFjA9Np64eG91dDO8ZHNX2RMWfd8N2yBkrccwozOKW_2XcKfJ2MpwY1HtEP-f9Cwg/w640-h480/pink%20sky.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Environmental factors that affect immunity</b></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Animals, household
chemicals, body care products, air quality,</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">EMFs, workplace toxins, mold</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Foreign
travel</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Weather, seasons</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">“Cleanliness”</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Vaccinations</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Heavy
metal exposure</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">
<br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b>Dietary
Factors that affect immunity</b></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Overall
poor quality diet</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Food allergies</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Excess sugar</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Excess caffeine</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Poor quality animal and dairy foods</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">GMO foods</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Poor quality water<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">Chronic dieting</span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Long term restrictive diets</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Damaging cleanse or
fasting program</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Low probiotic diet<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">Stress state eating</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Not eating with the seasons</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Poor eating rhythm</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Chronic over eating</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b>Pyschological
Factors that compromise immunity</b></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;">
<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Self attack and judgement</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Toxic nutritional beliefs</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Relationship
challenges</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Any way we make ourselves “small” or “less than”</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Money concerns</span><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Unexamined anger, rage, resentment, judgment</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">The feeling of “not belonging”</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit;">Belief
that “I am unlovable as I am”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMzko8q8IfZkA9PDengCoSjuNLXWD8G13cfgFgt1YnuTxkPvA2POk6UL73gq9riko0Dabgu1fGikkT-Y5oygT0AFs62Q7SXk7etMwjWfU-yAkaxOcwpF_o4dSFzbgvx6jYsGbshxCRytXrvY1KDtCoKRltp-rmleGNrkjCaI0PzAHxX_nZAPV3DKnCg/s1280/soup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMzko8q8IfZkA9PDengCoSjuNLXWD8G13cfgFgt1YnuTxkPvA2POk6UL73gq9riko0Dabgu1fGikkT-Y5oygT0AFs62Q7SXk7etMwjWfU-yAkaxOcwpF_o4dSFzbgvx6jYsGbshxCRytXrvY1KDtCoKRltp-rmleGNrkjCaI0PzAHxX_nZAPV3DKnCg/w400-h300/soup.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Some simple things we can do to support our
immune</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Enjoy a plant based
diet – seasonal, local, home grown, organic foods - include fermented and fresh herbs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Spend time in nature everyday<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Spend time in the sun<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Slow down – slow
eating, slow breathing, slow driving, slow walking, slow parenting..</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Experiment with
different cold water therapies<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Use air purifiers and
water filters - have plants in the home<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Use essential oils –
lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Use supplements wisely</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Exercise moderately<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Get enough sleep even a
nap<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Have fun and marvel at
our beautiful world<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Be kind to the self and
to others<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Work together to create
a loving, conscious world<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszC3NfCFgPoD_DWjL65b4iVaW3MzZne895PVnsfa2A2s7gEPAjTot-QL1bzn4KbIh3BVB38s_ibxGWPBf2ArAXoTfat3HHWjlrk863ywfl_1hhSXKytScW2YeR0qNUbzxKHeUTPcXt8bsPMcw8M6gdRSV2yvhANy4QnRqqpjpLjYvKqa7-jVhnokSig/s1280/seascape.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszC3NfCFgPoD_DWjL65b4iVaW3MzZne895PVnsfa2A2s7gEPAjTot-QL1bzn4KbIh3BVB38s_ibxGWPBf2ArAXoTfat3HHWjlrk863ywfl_1hhSXKytScW2YeR0qNUbzxKHeUTPcXt8bsPMcw8M6gdRSV2yvhANy4QnRqqpjpLjYvKqa7-jVhnokSig/w400-h300/seascape.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJlK-225XCLAuY5ouXptwxaQq2nLdVmgpXT6bDRwIirpuBNpbc4AWXo69L6DAnHvjsX-3tbdHLLi0WVAAWeJl0TskKmJVdTzkjAFiuYwIkqYZDyadQi0U8oPwpM9_5-8dLecP4YeeSkgLY06Ls02VOf4EODMpYmdu_Rk3_wS2VkesqH_uFN3GgwOsgg/s1221/family3.jpg" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1048" data-original-width="1221" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJlK-225XCLAuY5ouXptwxaQq2nLdVmgpXT6bDRwIirpuBNpbc4AWXo69L6DAnHvjsX-3tbdHLLi0WVAAWeJl0TskKmJVdTzkjAFiuYwIkqYZDyadQi0U8oPwpM9_5-8dLecP4YeeSkgLY06Ls02VOf4EODMpYmdu_Rk3_wS2VkesqH_uFN3GgwOsgg/w640-h550/family3.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span face=""Segoe UI", "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></span><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><i>Thank you to Marc David and The Institute for the Psychology of Eating from where this information is based</i></b></span></span><p></p>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-42647911203167589272022-02-03T08:50:00.009-08:002022-04-18T06:26:55.114-07:00Healthy Menopause Solutions<p><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigv6LJMuwLeEdJIeM22L20aQqFcdpzozZ3FKP5E1DNeCIEkLhfFrJlVEvNNQBdXBH8UvyMJhZMZv_7g_RZUyv_tFmZ2PdB1klTTs9Fg8HVp4QLaw03GMeKy7UdnfidwqUs_BcFKNwrFa77zOI-DzQ2Z_x5Vq0fHwogRPv3njnQF-DFkJLIjehGQmf5Zw=s960" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigv6LJMuwLeEdJIeM22L20aQqFcdpzozZ3FKP5E1DNeCIEkLhfFrJlVEvNNQBdXBH8UvyMJhZMZv_7g_RZUyv_tFmZ2PdB1klTTs9Fg8HVp4QLaw03GMeKy7UdnfidwqUs_BcFKNwrFa77zOI-DzQ2Z_x5Vq0fHwogRPv3njnQF-DFkJLIjehGQmf5Zw=w400-h300" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p align="center" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #cfe2f3; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; background: rgb(207, 226, 243); color: #333333;"><o:p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #cfe2f3; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><b>Menopause</b> is a unique and sometimes
challenging time in a womans life. It is important to remember that menopause
is normal and not an illness. Many woman do experience strong and intense the
symptoms but it doesnt have to be that way. Following <strong><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" style="font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">simple dietary steps</span></strong> and making
lifestyle changes can have incredible results, and women can experience enhanced
health and wellbeing on all levels. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #cfe2f3; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; background: rgb(207, 226, 243);"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">The most delicious and effective medicine for
menopause can be found in the food we eat and the simple things we do in daily
life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">It is vital to enjoy a diet that includes fiber, healthy
fats, complex carbohydrates and protein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A plant based menu consisting of whole grains, beans, sea vegetables,
vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds provides all the necessary nutrients for
this important period in a women’s life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Hormonal shifts can change the way our body looks and how
we feel. We may need to increase certain foods and say goodbye to others<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5PzHA1f7RRnO6hQ_ZNdTBjgnYITHFaGUxri0y46sct2sTzdTYNDf-DCYCjzvUrA_dWBk8lOQV8Ea17W3Ex6EW6BjEG3IKfr3DM63VTpDOW9i9-1VlmNTTgrZztQHz-yIF0ozwGO_tFTgs2h5dGnudr3xyDk2mRyoXg5AxAqRYCnBusQfLUiFJdYV96w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5PzHA1f7RRnO6hQ_ZNdTBjgnYITHFaGUxri0y46sct2sTzdTYNDf-DCYCjzvUrA_dWBk8lOQV8Ea17W3Ex6EW6BjEG3IKfr3DM63VTpDOW9i9-1VlmNTTgrZztQHz-yIF0ozwGO_tFTgs2h5dGnudr3xyDk2mRyoXg5AxAqRYCnBusQfLUiFJdYV96w=s320" width="320" /></a><br /></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Whole grains<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Whole grains are high in fiber and low in glycemic
carbs which contributes to consistent energy levels and stable emotions. Everyday
have at least one portion of quinoa, buckwheat, brown rice, millet, oats or
barley. For weight control, it is best to have whole grains for breakfast and
or lunch rather than dinner. Avoid refined carbs such as white rice, breads and
pasta as they are high in sugar and release glucose quickly affecting weight, energy
levels, and mood.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Go Vegetables<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Vegetables are low in calories, high in fiber and can
be eaten at every meal - around 50% of the total daily diet. Include a wide
variety of roots, round, leafy and vining vegetables, Seasonal, organic and
local produce will provide a richer source of nutrients and energy. Enjoy vegetables
both raw and cooked. Vary the cooking styles to receive more diverse nutrition
and flavors. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Juicing vegetables is a quick way to increase your intake
but should not become the only option. Juices are wonderful for hydration and
can supply the body with plenty of nutrients but you also miss out on the fiber
which is vital for health. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvGB1tZl6pEUEoHuwliqMlW17em-kffj-ulFtZUkmVODk5qGpqDPj0hMvTbjSoYeryO-mYdgFlUTyZkdhsz1c1gsV3Km0tB1mYFhE_tDh7Pp0Ma09kGPT3IiE3dsj2BK7P4mcpwTKm40r1ahExNYFAQJnqUwENVu7BNtdl1V7qUmfCshx4p__hYa_syg=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvGB1tZl6pEUEoHuwliqMlW17em-kffj-ulFtZUkmVODk5qGpqDPj0hMvTbjSoYeryO-mYdgFlUTyZkdhsz1c1gsV3Km0tB1mYFhE_tDh7Pp0Ma09kGPT3IiE3dsj2BK7P4mcpwTKm40r1ahExNYFAQJnqUwENVu7BNtdl1V7qUmfCshx4p__hYa_syg=s320" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Natural Soy<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Traditional soy products are rich in fiber, vitamins, protein,
calcium, and minerals. They are high in polyunsaturated fats and low in
saturated fats. Soy foods are often recommended for menopause as an alternative
to estrogen therapy because of their isoflavone (phytoestrogen) content.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Natural soy includes, miso, shoyu, tofu,
tempeh, black soybeans, edemame, and natto. Traditionally tofu was always
served with a miso/soy sauce or in miso soup to make it more digestible. Miso
can be added to any soup instead of salt. The diluted miso paste is added when
the soup is cooked and removed from the heat so as to preserve the living
enzymes. Miso is high in protein, amino acids, bacteria, vitamins and minerals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Good Fats<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Make sure to include good quality fats that are
minimally processed, plant based and rich in antioxidants, omega 3 and vitamin
E. Include avocado, tahini, flax, chia, sesame seeds, olive oil, almonds and
walnuts as part of your regular diet. A high fat diet from transfats and animal
foods can make menopause symptoms worse.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Food for the bones<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Hormonal changes during menopause can affect the
natural bone building process. This can be due to the decline in estrogen which
affects our ability to preserve calcium. Cutting down on salt has been shown to
improve skeletal health * A plant based diet is very low in sodium unless salt
is added.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">The best sources of calcium are leafy green
vegetables, sea vegetables, beans and sesame seeds. Quality is more important
than quantity. A varied diet including these foods will give you all the
calcium you need. Sauerkraut and Mu herbal tea are also good for the bones and
can be included on a daily basis. Make sure to stop smoking, cut back on coffee
and tea, and avoid refined sugar and sodas. These will accelerate bone loss.</span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #2b00fe;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeJ_ii-HZJBCwhJEUoifcj40p5Aj3pnaDydaRms_uo9AtGdRxdmYhrq_pkEMefAKRuP5vE2TezWXCthjjO2g1xaupBBkRWAhJgmjBqSh9Mr0lB1SdRA6mgpjPXo07cqjKA_0ObDILc0bQDmzhBI6Iytitv60e9XLHe0ZN6b3J8gqY2CpcH2zsywESSLA=s796" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="796" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeJ_ii-HZJBCwhJEUoifcj40p5Aj3pnaDydaRms_uo9AtGdRxdmYhrq_pkEMefAKRuP5vE2TezWXCthjjO2g1xaupBBkRWAhJgmjBqSh9Mr0lB1SdRA6mgpjPXo07cqjKA_0ObDILc0bQDmzhBI6Iytitv60e9XLHe0ZN6b3J8gqY2CpcH2zsywESSLA=s320" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif"; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif";"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Hot Flushes</span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="font-family: Calibri, "sans-serif";"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Foods that cleanse the liver can help with hot
flushes.</span><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"> </span><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">One of the best results comes
from having a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before
meals. Add granny smith apples, sauerkraut, and lightly steamed greens with
lemon into your meals on a regular basis. You can also emphasize soy,
flaxseeds, extra fruits and veggies, and whole grains especially oats and
barley.</span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Foods that tend to trigger a hot flush are coffee, hot
spices, excessive dairy and meat, sugar and alcohol. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Exercise is
also very important and a brisk walk daily is extremely beneficial. A body rub
used a hot, damp face cloth is also excellent for preventing hot flushes and
cleansing the lymph.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Get out in the Sun<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></b></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Vitamin D is necessary to effectively absorb calcium
from the foods we eat, and the best source comes from the sun. A daily walk in
the sunshine is essential for general well and you get the combined effect of
Vitamin D. In places where there is little sunlight or for those who get
infrequent exposure to the sun then a supplement might be necessary. Natural
sources of vitamin D come from fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel.
There may be traces in shiitake mushrooms and fortified oatmeal, orange juice,
or almond milk.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgAuf6fCC1x5uO8ngn3e9WCWzUV92lzGKxluBGngEAibX-o1gAE9LrapE53svLlyrj_EBVzcz2TLPp-e3CUb7kHjsPQNVpCp_J2aidoikMcsSeUL2M0N5m4l5QDOXeg38l83YoPgpL8qxpGlZF5Ui2SJs3JUwkMC15rvwGxyzmqIkuKUIis8TTtYGFXQ=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgAuf6fCC1x5uO8ngn3e9WCWzUV92lzGKxluBGngEAibX-o1gAE9LrapE53svLlyrj_EBVzcz2TLPp-e3CUb7kHjsPQNVpCp_J2aidoikMcsSeUL2M0N5m4l5QDOXeg38l83YoPgpL8qxpGlZF5Ui2SJs3JUwkMC15rvwGxyzmqIkuKUIis8TTtYGFXQ=s320" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; text-indent: 17.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; text-indent: 17.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><strong><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; padding: 0cm;">Herbal remedies that act like our own
hormones</span></strong><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; text-indent: 17.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><strong><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Plants and herbal remedies have been known to
prevent/reduce menopausal symptoms. Incredibly, many plants and herbs can adapt
to the needs of our body. Herbs that help include black cohosh, passionflower,
chasteberry, wild yam, maca, and ashwagandha. We are all unique and so some
herbs work better for one woman than for another. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ashwagandha is especially good for decreasing
levels of the stress hormone cortisol, reducing depression, and improving
sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Mood Swings</span></span></b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Often women can feel more stressed, anxious,
overwhelmed, and depressed</span><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"> </span><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">during
menopause. Foods that can help are mild and sweet tasting such as pureed
pumpkin soup, carrot juice, stir fried vegetables, berries, steamed sweet
potato, lightly pressed salads, and whole grains. A small amount of sea
vegetables daily can be good for the memory. Toasted nori is full of protein
and calcium, and is an easy snack. Omega 3 is helpful for mood swings so increase
nuts, seeds and fatty fish. Fresh figs have been known to help mood swings as
they are full of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
They are high in sugar so limit to one a day.</span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrGh0rXfSC_R3Xa-T1QfIv3EgKqlzNmDh-FKKi6mM9l9PNjeWMgSjaPu65A86OcmObOPfQys5M6AnFS60VD71IHH17mH6uPaoFH83LI84MWnR3OXDDsRfwdGnUqUYbayDzB9D3rvKmYCHrBdGUfje-knFh86G64HVpXWusX4xfHthd0tjyOXnCPhQDag=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrGh0rXfSC_R3Xa-T1QfIv3EgKqlzNmDh-FKKi6mM9l9PNjeWMgSjaPu65A86OcmObOPfQys5M6AnFS60VD71IHH17mH6uPaoFH83LI84MWnR3OXDDsRfwdGnUqUYbayDzB9D3rvKmYCHrBdGUfje-knFh86G64HVpXWusX4xfHthd0tjyOXnCPhQDag=s320" width="320" /></a></span></b></div><b style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></b><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Drink water and herbal teas<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Our bodies are 75% water and not drinking enough can
increase menopause symptoms. Water and herbal teas are especially good for
joints, skin, mood, memory, bladder, bloating, constipation, memory and hot
flushes. Green tea is wonderful for weight control and helps with bloating.
Ginger tea is great for digestion and bloating and has an anti-inflammatory
affect. A tea made from dried daikon simmered in water can help to calm a
racing mind and cleanse the system. A simple broth from onions, carrots,
pumpkin, and cabbage can be soothing for the nerves and balance emotions. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV1HXk4e4C9L56_HFu-Totrs0Uufepbc1_ElRK2r9iMBHu06xZHwBXfTua6HS-ePnX2WXQOXmY7PjpuSYAH6kLfMkFyY0sTl47AucxnMulqdTuPq1qbXbLY643BlsH_HGQWKkNM9mYVt4dLB0d3aaf8eckOnZd6ibAw5RYnPs8VE4Ea6YdLmtg1EPcmA=s640" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV1HXk4e4C9L56_HFu-Totrs0Uufepbc1_ElRK2r9iMBHu06xZHwBXfTua6HS-ePnX2WXQOXmY7PjpuSYAH6kLfMkFyY0sTl47AucxnMulqdTuPq1qbXbLY643BlsH_HGQWKkNM9mYVt4dLB0d3aaf8eckOnZd6ibAw5RYnPs8VE4Ea6YdLmtg1EPcmA=s320" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.4pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">Foods
to limit or avoid - </span></b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">Animal food, dairy, eggs, refined sugar, trans fats in cakes
and cookies, stimulants, coffee, alcohol, strong spices, potatoes, refined
carbs and excessive salt. These foods can increase menopause symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; text-indent: 17.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Exercise and enjoy it!<o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; text-indent: 17.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></strong></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Many women gain weight during menopause especially
around the stomach and abdomen. Fluctuating estrogen levels can make your body
to hold on to fat and it can be very frustrating as the weight doesn’t budge.
Exercise is important to keep the metabolism active <strong><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; padding: 0cm;">and for healthy, strong bones. Make sure to find an exercise that you
love otherwise you won’t stick to it. Any activity done outside in nature is excellent.
</span></strong>Exercise has a major impact on our overall health, weight,
mood, and stress levels. It is important to keep active throughout the day. One
successful way to improve our metabolic rate is high intensity training or
burst fitness. Basically it is a few minutes of intense exercise followed by a
few minutes of rest and repeated building up in length of time. Something that
can be done by ladies of all ages and physical shape.</span><strong style="font-size: large;"><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; padding: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; text-indent: 17.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"></span></strong></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeEVzSuIt38uOaIeI5CEpdsq-mttCqCWy38zLTtZGwo5xWyc6H4HnfBXcDnSVQAGhNpAHSf5i2g-7xHCC16Bn5J4PeQz0Uo08I0eeNlIOPNMj_43MjhgxtrcrWoEVr1yaCQAwaMPyzmrgfTVVn3n8xMjZ27phTuS14TqIo_3jRogU_rY1x9EqwshSegw=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeEVzSuIt38uOaIeI5CEpdsq-mttCqCWy38zLTtZGwo5xWyc6H4HnfBXcDnSVQAGhNpAHSf5i2g-7xHCC16Bn5J4PeQz0Uo08I0eeNlIOPNMj_43MjhgxtrcrWoEVr1yaCQAwaMPyzmrgfTVVn3n8xMjZ27phTuS14TqIo_3jRogU_rY1x9EqwshSegw=s320" width="320" /></a></span></strong></div><strong style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span></span></strong><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; text-indent: 17.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; text-indent: 17.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><strong><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; padding: 0cm;">Manage Your Stress</span></strong><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 18pt; text-indent: 17.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span><strong><span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">The most effective way to reduce stress is by simple
meditation and deep breathing. If you have trouble slowing the mind enough to
meditate, you can go for a silent walk in nature and experience being in the
moment. This will have a similar affect. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Keep a journal and write down any worries/concerns
right before you go to bed. This helps to empty the mind and improve sleep. Jot
down three simple blessings from your day to keep the mind positive. For
example, a swim in the sea, laughing with a friend in a cafe or watching the
sunrise. Add to the list each day. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 13.3pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 13.8pt 35.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Take time to get a massage, chiropractic treatment, or
energy work as they are wonderful for soothing or energizing the mind, body,
and spirit.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 35.4pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Other simple remedies for menopause
symptoms<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.4pt;"><span style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Take a 5-10 minute foot bath with hot wáter and
sea salt in the evening. Good for deep, restful sleep, calms the mind.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.4pt;"><span style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Enjoy a bath with epsom salts and lavender
essential oil to cleanse your energy field, relax the mind and soothe aching
muscles<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.4pt;"><span style="background: rgb(207, 226, 243); line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">A daily hot towel body rub is wonderful for stimulating
the organs, activating the metabolism and improving hormone balance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.4pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Menopause is a wonderful rite of passage. A time to move into a new phase in life. One that is empowering, freeing and an owning of oneself. This is a time to nourish and honor the body and to love you. Much love and blessings xx</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFW4LKEZAyUV8Orml0mz74aCwbHiG6QHM4Ti5FtbM20o1vkM8_Gwuf4RJLxqExXwVxmvMxgmZXn3ejFs3C4ndTGLe1um1hjFRN-wcswUYdkImye4Kq713XQm4rHDgJD_YUWuWPklnMOkcY-vy9odFk2uulcDwleb2cvrHAwkucKzJs9rKJEDhV3v8WUA=s841" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="663" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFW4LKEZAyUV8Orml0mz74aCwbHiG6QHM4Ti5FtbM20o1vkM8_Gwuf4RJLxqExXwVxmvMxgmZXn3ejFs3C4ndTGLe1um1hjFRN-wcswUYdkImye4Kq713XQm4rHDgJD_YUWuWPklnMOkcY-vy9odFk2uulcDwleb2cvrHAwkucKzJs9rKJEDhV3v8WUA=w315-h400" width="315" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.4pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.4pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-40093893408676853292021-09-03T07:23:00.003-07:002021-09-03T07:28:12.798-07:00Wag Our Tails!<h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Hello Everyone</i></span></h1><div><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4521CYfhisZgx3J30o6yr2Pv4KIfKKYdMXYJokgKOPOfsQa3365S4rZvZOiCzlY2ICed0qZgy_GQQdVn7LN1YnBt8QdOg1V_N8mXKA7uQIX1rRVEH1TGXPJku-PtzWmeu4lCx86HZGqcM/s1165/IMG_1766.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1165" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4521CYfhisZgx3J30o6yr2Pv4KIfKKYdMXYJokgKOPOfsQa3365S4rZvZOiCzlY2ICed0qZgy_GQQdVn7LN1YnBt8QdOg1V_N8mXKA7uQIX1rRVEH1TGXPJku-PtzWmeu4lCx86HZGqcM/w640-h454/IMG_1766.PNG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span><p><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">I am excited to tell you than my new book is out and available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Xlibris.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #0b5394;"> </span><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #0b5394;">Here are a few little tasters from the book:-</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">We all want our beloved dogs to be super happy
— with sparkling eyes, a shiny coat, wet nose and wagging tails. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">But have you thought about how a different diet
could improve your beloved pooch’s well-being and longevity?</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">Wag
Our Tails</span></i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">! reveals how easy-to-make
healthy homemade food can dramatically improve your dog’s health. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">Food and health expert Melanie Brown Waxman
shares her kitchen secrets and reveals how her simple and healthy recipes,
developed over decades with her own dogs, can dramatically improve your pet’s
life and mood. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">Wag
Our Tails</span></i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">! also contains fascinating
information on foods that have a warming or cooling affect, amazing superfoods,
the use of essential oils, the benefits of acupuncture and much more. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">And when we nourish our gorgeous dogs with
fresh,local foods we also help to lower the carbon paw print which means a win
win for all. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p>
</p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></p><p align="center" class="BodyA" style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Benefits of Home-Cooking<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p></p><p class="BodyA"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For Dog Owners</span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 17.85pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Gives
you complete control over what ingredients go into your </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">dog’s meals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 17.85pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">You
can offer a variety of grains, beans, and veggies to suit your </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">dog’s needs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 17.85pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">You
decide what proteins to feed your dog.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 17.85pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Provides
balanced meals that are packed with nutrient-rich ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 17.85pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Includes
foods that are fresh, living and come straight from the fields.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 17.85pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Adds
your loving touch and good intentions into your </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">dog’s food.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 17.85pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -17.85pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Lowers
the cost of your </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">dog’s food.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span></p><p class="BodyA"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-size: 16pt;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">For Our Gorgeous Dogs</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">More energy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Glossy
coat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Healthy
skin.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Bright,
sparkling eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Improved
quality of life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Fewer
trips to the vet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Longevity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Improved
digestion.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Fewer
allergies and ear problems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">10.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Calmer
and more relaxed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 18pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";">11.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14pt;">Prevention
from risk of disease.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span></p><p class="BodyA"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">*Home-made food has a low economic paw print</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p><p class="BodyA"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></i></b></p><p class="BodyA"><b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_XppwWjuiymbaw3aSP72gomjNSNLcdWFE2PfO9YVGjGVKk25w-0DBQrDIketFJXOB0H4M_tokMFiGhRRsjrzVPrxwKsVGqDEiIRHrgAiV2Q6I-CeSw6eXfJKn52rgSxuW7MK4KRR3S0Ge/s4032/IMG_1698.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_XppwWjuiymbaw3aSP72gomjNSNLcdWFE2PfO9YVGjGVKk25w-0DBQrDIketFJXOB0H4M_tokMFiGhRRsjrzVPrxwKsVGqDEiIRHrgAiV2Q6I-CeSw6eXfJKn52rgSxuW7MK4KRR3S0Ge/w400-h300/IMG_1698.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></i></b></div><b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></span></i></b><p></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Peanut Paw Prints </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Ingredients</span></b></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">1 cup peanut butter – </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">must be sugar/xylitol free</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">¼ cup coconut oil<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">1 teaspoon cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">1 teaspoon turmeric powder<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> <b>
</b></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;">You will need rubber freezer molds <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Preparation</span></b></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Place all the
ingredients into a small pan.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Warm on a low flame and
stir until well blended. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Pour into a tray of
individual paw print freezer molds (or ones you love).</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Place in the freezer to
firm.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Remove the treats from
the molds and place them into a container.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Store in a container in
the freezer as they will soften quickly.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">*</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">These are Maggie’s favorites. She likes to take </span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">one</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> off and enjoy it privately. Felix and Bruno
munch them</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> all</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> up in a second!</span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span></i></b></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>I hope you get this lovely book for your gorgeous dogs. Their tails will be wagging for sure. </b></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Love Chef Mel xx</b></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p align="center" class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p align="center" class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p align="center" class="BodyAA" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></p><br /><p></p>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-84935502311840800182020-11-29T09:29:00.006-08:002020-11-29T09:33:34.799-08:00Lemony Tea Cake<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZ1sryj1xJwwg3jJDZcJQiW_2gYKw_pE9klI-ASGkUG2cZXfO3fKVSbSQPnpLNmdTgVT8RGKGINiym7q4q4GpQMjqThRdWbNJrg-PFT0VVEaxa9skPrKQuBQm-aEqbVBWtOOKyx34zWtz/s960/IMG_0624_Original.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZ1sryj1xJwwg3jJDZcJQiW_2gYKw_pE9klI-ASGkUG2cZXfO3fKVSbSQPnpLNmdTgVT8RGKGINiym7q4q4GpQMjqThRdWbNJrg-PFT0VVEaxa9skPrKQuBQm-aEqbVBWtOOKyx34zWtz/w640-h480/IMG_0624_Original.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e14b9937-7fff-842c-6c2c-7f1f26f4741e"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">This wonderful cake has a light, tangy touch of lemons which goes perfectly with the rich flavor of cashew cream. Fabulous with a hot cup of nettle tea and oh so very easy to make.</span></span></p><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Ingredients</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or flour of choice</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">3/4 cup unbleached white flour or flour of choice</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1/4 cup almond flour</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2/3 cup maple syrup</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2/3 cup oatmilk or milk of choice</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">4 tablespoons coconut oil</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2 tablespoons lemon juice </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 tablespoon lemon zest</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 tablespoon vanilla extract</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">½ teaspoon sea salt</span></span></p><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Preparation</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Preheat oven to 350F or 178 C.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Oil the 9 inch baking pan.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Place the wet ingredients into another bowl and whisk until smooth.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Add the wet to the dry ingredients and fold gently to form a batter. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Pour into cake tin.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Remove cake from pan. Serve with lemon slices, cashew cream, and strawberry coulis.</span></span></p><div><span><br /></span></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdTQWpQoUnyN0YvFv09JD93sgC0eoWi9DNd5wd2zKU6N20NPWYBguDkO16saC7m5OObhN9bwgOkxiQcXkWItyWeOmn-XAMp0fUZmWh3uBYbL1VN-64L_aNd6iyhnkT9VXLl4H10vHMbFX_/s4032/IMG_9108.HEIC" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdTQWpQoUnyN0YvFv09JD93sgC0eoWi9DNd5wd2zKU6N20NPWYBguDkO16saC7m5OObhN9bwgOkxiQcXkWItyWeOmn-XAMp0fUZmWh3uBYbL1VN-64L_aNd6iyhnkT9VXLl4H10vHMbFX_/s320/IMG_9108.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl and whisk to mix<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIGbP7w3tIQ2Cv9Mw9kkBNrzHgTdJzlkN3gtWGATL8k0Df-DMDin259Cf00NYoKC4nk2On0gwdOdJe7MbL8PVKBjnovBBpjURFwXxewFdQ74OdMGosYVgy3zVMe88QR-G8o33dS9EvNov/s4032/IMG_9112.HEIC" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIGbP7w3tIQ2Cv9Mw9kkBNrzHgTdJzlkN3gtWGATL8k0Df-DMDin259Cf00NYoKC4nk2On0gwdOdJe7MbL8PVKBjnovBBpjURFwXxewFdQ74OdMGosYVgy3zVMe88QR-G8o33dS9EvNov/s320/IMG_9112.HEIC" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix gently<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxh5LDJtnCOGtEGAWq7aqr-4De0hQe_DZou1gcphN25gujnRKal6jROV61IpQ5bZ5WitYKRgK5pP2V-hsl4VEmg4WOQY9JOIZHN7w1WOgkor9S5wSrEGk_fBdyXClDGNxXiOkmg4qR17SV/s4032/IMG_9113.HEIC" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxh5LDJtnCOGtEGAWq7aqr-4De0hQe_DZou1gcphN25gujnRKal6jROV61IpQ5bZ5WitYKRgK5pP2V-hsl4VEmg4WOQY9JOIZHN7w1WOgkor9S5wSrEGk_fBdyXClDGNxXiOkmg4qR17SV/s320/IMG_9113.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pour batter into an oiled cake tin<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Rty7uh3EKU2u-ArENej1Bw6-SJwvsOUnj-GBE1nRbu-xGunOZ8huA3xSuImPlWSO2aAK9chex0zchoTIC1IainWj0ZMQ568gZgqkek-XFayeqQn5ZpfrhG0csijmJeo5tAs7-MzTIOC1/s4032/IMG_9115.HEIC" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Rty7uh3EKU2u-ArENej1Bw6-SJwvsOUnj-GBE1nRbu-xGunOZ8huA3xSuImPlWSO2aAK9chex0zchoTIC1IainWj0ZMQ568gZgqkek-XFayeqQn5ZpfrhG0csijmJeo5tAs7-MzTIOC1/s320/IMG_9115.HEIC" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remove cake from the oven and let cool</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cashew Cream</span></span></p><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Preparation</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2 cups unsalted cashew nuts soaked for 2 hours and drained</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">3/4 cup apple juice</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1-2 tablespoons tahini</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1/4 cup maple syrup</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 teaspoon lemon rind</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Juice of lemon</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Preparation</span></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Place the ingredients into a blender and blend to a smooth cream.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Add a little water if the cream is too thick.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltM6akN_VHMNbVxAvdSpBkU8OCnx8_Zlzficyb8H3pcKOkDkkwIzY1ZV30hQFxmqMVs9uX0UerItX3D4CbjKQgobh-SrqvWkro7a4Qh2qsL4K9G5EJ3wnE-F2mV7G85pWd-xLhqWMENOO/s4032/IMG_9118.HEIC" style="clear: left; 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font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #17365d; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: times;">Strawberry Coulis</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: times;">Blend 1 cup strawberries with 1 tablespoon of rice syrup and a little apple juice.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: times;">Serve with the lemon cake.</span></span></p></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: times;">Enjoy Chef Mel</span></i> xx</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsalLIIjbLOqdB2S96dO_7rc176jdfz8afZaCG-zNsKqig-6gUAOCyiKkSyFFmVU3im-p-LRJ75_ZLOaRkx7ce9MxwxiSuWp5JDWxugIQwwIFnZbfC0zbHq9mahOgucBVbhTqXw32HUm9/s3264/fullsizeoutput_11ca.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsalLIIjbLOqdB2S96dO_7rc176jdfz8afZaCG-zNsKqig-6gUAOCyiKkSyFFmVU3im-p-LRJ75_ZLOaRkx7ce9MxwxiSuWp5JDWxugIQwwIFnZbfC0zbHq9mahOgucBVbhTqXw32HUm9/w640-h480/fullsizeoutput_11ca.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-48692999635392182782020-11-04T07:23:00.002-08:002020-11-04T09:34:42.516-08:00Irresistible Chocolate Mousse - All Vegan!<p><span style="font-size: medium;">At times, we all need a little something, special, yummy and soothing. This delightful chocolate mousse is heavenly and melts in the mouth. It's all vegan and can be whipped up in a few minutes with easy ingredients. Surprise your friends with a charming and elegant dessert xx.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7H4m_vYjX4Nc00Llqo1TSvWFeteZNv-pw5e2EfBoAqjewTE4mVpMevFwbKMZM-WwAWVLWj1toRUJ6FOHkafsZONZx6hK-WTtr5-G1WVt6jjoVCHY2tLxLuoriAvQiu2UKcV3CG_OxAm7/s2583/IMG_8899.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2374" data-original-width="2583" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ7H4m_vYjX4Nc00Llqo1TSvWFeteZNv-pw5e2EfBoAqjewTE4mVpMevFwbKMZM-WwAWVLWj1toRUJ6FOHkafsZONZx6hK-WTtr5-G1WVt6jjoVCHY2tLxLuoriAvQiu2UKcV3CG_OxAm7/w640-h588/IMG_8899.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Ingredients</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups oatmilk</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Pinch salt</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">2 teaspoons agar powder (2 tablespoons agar flakes)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">3 tablespoons cocoa powder</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon kuzu diluted in a little cool/cold water</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">1 generous tablespoon almond butter </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">4 tablespoons rice syrup</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">½ cup crushed walnuts</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Orange slices</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2DE2V9rBraltMHH46ZSJPXaCDtlLV42fv7czfcCz9mb-2KCyy0APYWB-dTSxtkp7Aifyc0mVXVznuMfnqtsCicqqa27vvIj3SzTx1XEsfAiW7TmLqNZScO6JGHdocDrigXTxAO1fkbJVD/s4032/IMG_8892.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2DE2V9rBraltMHH46ZSJPXaCDtlLV42fv7czfcCz9mb-2KCyy0APYWB-dTSxtkp7Aifyc0mVXVznuMfnqtsCicqqa27vvIj3SzTx1XEsfAiW7TmLqNZScO6JGHdocDrigXTxAO1fkbJVD/w400-h300/IMG_8892.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Preparation</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the cocoa powder into a bowl and mix with a little oatmilk to make a</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">smooth paste.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Add the rice syrup, almond butter, and diluted kuzu.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mix well to form a smooth, creamy liquid and then set aside.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the remaining oatmilk into a pan with a pinch of salt and the agar powder. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Bring to a boil on a medium flame.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Simmer for a few minutes, stirring until all the agar powder has dissolved.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Add the cocoa mixture and continue to stir until the liquid thickens slightly.<br /></span></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCN6vAbRHaWuiQnWusNWiiyYaOPWzNyBye0-mT1p390jL37n_mh9R-_VHO7u6SGccrPsswZCfSzcYpFuYvHN27qvHfluas_v3CKaY3pOm9KLha_hsmc73XVAoUmXqWHi7s0LFAyG5TqcNZ/s4032/IMG_8897.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCN6vAbRHaWuiQnWusNWiiyYaOPWzNyBye0-mT1p390jL37n_mh9R-_VHO7u6SGccrPsswZCfSzcYpFuYvHN27qvHfluas_v3CKaY3pOm9KLha_hsmc73XVAoUmXqWHi7s0LFAyG5TqcNZ/w300-h400/IMG_8897.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Remove from the heat, and pour into a square dish. Place into the fridge to chill and set. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKA8wmgCbVwRGz0C6tEGyaOXVVUT_n2HUFExpSkgQLvi1KKaDBLFHMGqpBvG2Q5TpNDQYy6lm-dUBINRyAlqnPvwtP3FrThE2ubuvuYvFSI4vKk6m7wUxcp793lDNLdYQ84TrzVD8dNCO/s4032/IMG_8898.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKA8wmgCbVwRGz0C6tEGyaOXVVUT_n2HUFExpSkgQLvi1KKaDBLFHMGqpBvG2Q5TpNDQYy6lm-dUBINRyAlqnPvwtP3FrThE2ubuvuYvFSI4vKk6m7wUxcp793lDNLdYQ84TrzVD8dNCO/w480-h640/IMG_8898.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Once set, blend in a food processor until smooth and creamy,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Serve topped with the crushed roasted hazelnut and orange slices.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tI6XmBCeu94preYEs64oSNp4Uy3eSXe3Oz1OfS8U560433VyWMl4zgQvj6RS3VCZU920VTUdE3x0A7mY8Zgsf-FFasgSVUb0ZQVYIaxpWWcbCtfUUT5rLAdRCJExqYG8TgVlmlpDB9la/s4032/IMG_8899.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tI6XmBCeu94preYEs64oSNp4Uy3eSXe3Oz1OfS8U560433VyWMl4zgQvj6RS3VCZU920VTUdE3x0A7mY8Zgsf-FFasgSVUb0ZQVYIaxpWWcbCtfUUT5rLAdRCJExqYG8TgVlmlpDB9la/w480-h640/IMG_8899.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-44735838086271108492020-10-23T07:46:00.003-07:002020-10-25T09:28:25.572-07:00Açorda - Portuguese Garlic Soup<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Açorda</b> is a typical rural meal from the Alentejo region of Portugal. Traditionally made with eggs, bread, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, water and salt, this frugal dish is considered energising, warm and nourishing. And it's good for the immune too. I have adjusted this lovely soup so it has a vegan twist. It is super easy to make and tastes absolutely scrumptious.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0BgfBjLgw9p0r0T8W3uch70YZ6VxWJ6ycwtIrvS6bFLVm2SduUQPAZaDkQN4F-mTvqf-9NLBWRr9eUtWg25m5q5Xe9KxqpL-s_llp9AXQvfEkLu221VgFDJjIpN4kzUTOtf_Yjm7BUjI/s4032/IMG_8746.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0BgfBjLgw9p0r0T8W3uch70YZ6VxWJ6ycwtIrvS6bFLVm2SduUQPAZaDkQN4F-mTvqf-9NLBWRr9eUtWg25m5q5Xe9KxqpL-s_llp9AXQvfEkLu221VgFDJjIpN4kzUTOtf_Yjm7BUjI/w640-h480/IMG_8746.HEIC" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;">Açorda – Portuguese Garlic Soup</b></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 cloves garlic, unpeeled</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">12 sprigs cilantro</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 inch strip kombu rinsed</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4-6 cups spring water</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 slices day-old sourdough, or other coarse-textured country bread</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">½ block tofu cut into rectangles and sprinkled with shoyu</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sea salt and black pepper to taste</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Preparation</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Crush the garlic cloves with the flat of a chef’s knife (do not peel).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Separate cilantro leaves from stems and set the leaves aside for garnish.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place the garlic, cilantro stems, kombu, and crushed red pepper into a pan.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Add the water, and bring to a boil.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Simmer, uncovered for about 10 minutes.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Remove the garlic, peppers and cilantro stems from the soup, and season with salt and pepper.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Finely chop the cilantro leaves.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Meanwhile, break the bread in half.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Heat the oil in a skillet over a low heat.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Add the bread and lightly toast for about 2-3 minutes on each side.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Remove and place into the soup dishes.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Add a little more oil and then the tofu slices. Pan fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Remove and place with the bread in the soup dish.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ladle the hot broth over the bread and tofu.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sprinkle the cilantro over the top and serve immediately.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKipNzctcsMFM0ziH-igg_64_pJFuA3iD9dJhRKtuouHgIFPfSILWFlu5FGniVZ580cJ6uy833n60Tqx0295hcHa8gcjtZpo0jAaTmaZFtiBRTWfxgcad9hEqON4uYEw6otkzJWL1G360q/s4032/IMG_8734.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKipNzctcsMFM0ziH-igg_64_pJFuA3iD9dJhRKtuouHgIFPfSILWFlu5FGniVZ580cJ6uy833n60Tqx0295hcHa8gcjtZpo0jAaTmaZFtiBRTWfxgcad9hEqON4uYEw6otkzJWL1G360q/w640-h480/IMG_8734.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Broth Ingredients<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVFo4WPaOi36l9M326cQj5qGNkS95xgSvNnKOpyoN8Eg9wVhPbjS_cUGWFVRDBp1sTKqAu78n0Jf-4o0Z4TN2Xq8vXNw2dg7t9k-AlPrGAp6dmtirJtFhBKGyhXs5iUPs5OA7fRyiqC7Q/s4032/IMG_8736.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVFo4WPaOi36l9M326cQj5qGNkS95xgSvNnKOpyoN8Eg9wVhPbjS_cUGWFVRDBp1sTKqAu78n0Jf-4o0Z4TN2Xq8vXNw2dg7t9k-AlPrGAp6dmtirJtFhBKGyhXs5iUPs5OA7fRyiqC7Q/w640-h480/IMG_8736.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Simmer the garlic, cilantro, kombu, red pepper and water for 10 minutes<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIj4E3e7_weK_CW8hk8zaCDE_Dy_ADiLcSCg5z3MJQxqCNcpxhKh99hmIrmvKqlyGkCShtIIehksXJIKDK2zvo1eGkKfK5qQXYT-YY8REf7l25KJxZjhwlt1IcbUaH7Lrl97ujLVJX02Q/s4032/IMG_8737.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIj4E3e7_weK_CW8hk8zaCDE_Dy_ADiLcSCg5z3MJQxqCNcpxhKh99hmIrmvKqlyGkCShtIIehksXJIKDK2zvo1eGkKfK5qQXYT-YY8REf7l25KJxZjhwlt1IcbUaH7Lrl97ujLVJX02Q/w400-h300/IMG_8737.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOMCvHJ8hL2v9bv42NTLNfu_u5LqVp5MZWo1uuCExNTNHxjU8nxLljdr3I6DS3T6RddcqNZXCUFFamfIDqZKI6ITP81nSEBLe-Qyl_vbVosQxybK0OQJd6uM-NFVoT9WdGfLfIQm2VsUh/s4032/IMG_8739.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOMCvHJ8hL2v9bv42NTLNfu_u5LqVp5MZWo1uuCExNTNHxjU8nxLljdr3I6DS3T6RddcqNZXCUFFamfIDqZKI6ITP81nSEBLe-Qyl_vbVosQxybK0OQJd6uM-NFVoT9WdGfLfIQm2VsUh/w400-h300/IMG_8739.HEIC" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pan Frying Bread</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3Nr4bon-20bd6ZmZrXrq3DtTBqJeIHgEP85cEeVrUsPonHwvvLF2QyFEauRw9YY15YhhLpYVSYxDhDVEUkVC-N87OEXY23exHFQhdX2aQmHZ_bvwQLdoLwoM0j8B6p6uy4H8FbQKpecO/s4032/IMG_8741.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3Nr4bon-20bd6ZmZrXrq3DtTBqJeIHgEP85cEeVrUsPonHwvvLF2QyFEauRw9YY15YhhLpYVSYxDhDVEUkVC-N87OEXY23exHFQhdX2aQmHZ_bvwQLdoLwoM0j8B6p6uy4H8FbQKpecO/w300-h400/IMG_8741.HEIC" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pan frying tofu</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNh5nbLtYOzKYJQwiwXpZQGXL-WWqEbMkxObwAW_uwQv1XhVPJuvH2Mz6RFNcw9fYVLe1OlKjyXkBfUSvWZUBfORBXSZwbcNBxA3wfoVkHW760zjWxa4akClssaCtgwltEqlCuUQGtPOK/s4032/IMG_8744.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNh5nbLtYOzKYJQwiwXpZQGXL-WWqEbMkxObwAW_uwQv1XhVPJuvH2Mz6RFNcw9fYVLe1OlKjyXkBfUSvWZUBfORBXSZwbcNBxA3wfoVkHW760zjWxa4akClssaCtgwltEqlCuUQGtPOK/w400-h300/IMG_8744.HEIC" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Place bread and tofu in the soup bowl and sprinkle with fresh cilantro<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHaju8-nrYyVqOtza_t8tDZzp6Jyk04iKIOXcjpjNetjYwzwdm3orDXMGK9SDwg3_fPLFP_RBo0iJecs_SzCUbdm4lyGYYvaqG-UdD6SukVRpU4Q9zBwTiWPBkiuF_9qEuKX5LDl3T8WV/s4032/IMG_8754.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHaju8-nrYyVqOtza_t8tDZzp6Jyk04iKIOXcjpjNetjYwzwdm3orDXMGK9SDwg3_fPLFP_RBo0iJecs_SzCUbdm4lyGYYvaqG-UdD6SukVRpU4Q9zBwTiWPBkiuF_9qEuKX5LDl3T8WV/w640-h480/IMG_8754.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Enjoy </b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Love Chef Mel xx</b></span></p>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-23352551642168011352020-10-04T04:42:00.007-07:002020-10-05T04:52:25.931-07:00Joyful Dining - a celebration of life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_I00tD6dBVweMHWbPxv6Eu5JqcYf4Cv5Kkpt5pqCrsrtpeV12_8ItHEG-m5kXvCpHsU2BTKrBSpd_vPmBTPZkSexHBfFG4_gqCi2CwRfrRTlrQLHEV1XsB998LIEtK6iwgFqlRUcITsR/s2048/0D8A7580-374F-4BAF-942D-56EA909CE208.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_I00tD6dBVweMHWbPxv6Eu5JqcYf4Cv5Kkpt5pqCrsrtpeV12_8ItHEG-m5kXvCpHsU2BTKrBSpd_vPmBTPZkSexHBfFG4_gqCi2CwRfrRTlrQLHEV1XsB998LIEtK6iwgFqlRUcITsR/w300-h400/0D8A7580-374F-4BAF-942D-56EA909CE208.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Today, life appears to be rushing by. People are moving at a fast pace without even realising it. We need to slow down and find pleasure in the small things, to have fun and to enjoy the moment. The majority of people are also eating too quickly and often in their cars or at their desk. How fast we eat actually goes hand in hand with the speed of our life. One of the best ways to begin slowing down is at the dinner table.</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjMpAf3IxxKoEia4ihI6y6BUxDFDqlw79mDuyvunYYz2EkG5Ba5g5xhawOScUhA7NJAQmRqopEXj_wjC94J_ZfcqqsacG2vXAtA0YUALheawEP3swMchgzhW_84O8UtTcLKfNPEpPNtlz/s2048/IMG_5922_Original.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjMpAf3IxxKoEia4ihI6y6BUxDFDqlw79mDuyvunYYz2EkG5Ba5g5xhawOScUhA7NJAQmRqopEXj_wjC94J_ZfcqqsacG2vXAtA0YUALheawEP3swMchgzhW_84O8UtTcLKfNPEpPNtlz/w300-h400/IMG_5922_Original.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The problem with fast eating is that the brain doesn’t have time to scan what nutrients are in the meal. This is similar to watching a high speed train go rushing by and trying to notice details about the people in the carriages and what they are wearing. The brain cannot gauge what was eaten and will signal hunger and the need for more food which can lead to overeating or binge eating. </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fast eating creates sympathetic nervous system dominance which puts the body under stress. This can affect our metabolism, digestion and assimilation of nutrients. It makes it difficult to maintain weight. Cortisol and insulin levels go up. The body stores fat (especially around the belly) and muscle building slows. Our appetite becomes deregulated, the immune repressed and the decision making function of our brain decreases. Pleasure and enjoyment are not a consideration. When running from a tiger the last thing on our mind is sitting down with a cup of tea and a good book. We are in survival mode.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="796" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvsfp66FqFIV4n9mgDdR6iIMRu788T5OsAq4SES309WXOxeqR7-aDU7ke9jRn6DkGtNRZG6Ec5ugmaZIaYUO7jhgIiefgmeAw1ckI-UFXH-3471l29y09QxBjJ9qvwgg2rNYch7wYFrZV/w400-h303/9DB669DB-7219-45BD-AFE8-1D12F12DC109.JPG" width="400" /></span></div><br /><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">On the other hand, eating slowly is all about enjoyment, delight and relishing the meal. It’s about relaxing into taste, textures and aromas. Slow eating helps us to feel more satisfied and brings sensuality, presence and awareness to our dining experience. Mealtimes become joyful and a celebration of life.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Eating slowly also creates a healthy, happy relationship with food which is fundamental to our healthiest metabolism. It is an invitation to trust in body wisdom and experience embodiment. When we eat in a relaxed way then our digestion is stimulated, our metabolism activated, nutrients assimilated, calories burn, our appetite regulates and we feel more satisfied and nourished.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="774" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmhnPnHiaCcqHijonP9TZ41GUzjmY70WYY9rkNLVp0bCwrpQLx-dCe7hB1DsKpioVyXlxGarLa4eKtzxyspA78sdekwXeKS66wYp8CKy7U82hgBKQkCQjGsloOkfqQqAld_z3AG6ZQ7IB/w323-h400/IMG-0121.jpg" width="323" /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Even if you are eating the healthiest possible food but eating quickly, it will cre</span><span>ate a stress response. </span><span>Slow eating is not about chewing frantically or counting every mouthful. This can take you out of body and more into your head. It can also become boring. It is very important to chew well, but can be done in a relaxed and casual manner. </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPC7Rmy-7MW9AJSA29KVkL5ARvU8thqFlU1Hrkb6e2T2rN8f5DSRnNeuaCAmPsp8yc8SWbsJSuO55mKr_DUNi9P3I3a9KuIwaEhayb2vdi4u3RK1N4tJidc6KKqIU1Ve7zyrKji_UQlyl/s1632/photo%252827%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1632" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPC7Rmy-7MW9AJSA29KVkL5ARvU8thqFlU1Hrkb6e2T2rN8f5DSRnNeuaCAmPsp8yc8SWbsJSuO55mKr_DUNi9P3I3a9KuIwaEhayb2vdi4u3RK1N4tJidc6KKqIU1Ve7zyrKji_UQlyl/w400-h300/photo%252827%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For many of us, eating slowly can be a challenge and it takes practice. It can be difficult, painful, and seemingly impossible. In the past, we may have tried and failed to eat at a slower pace. There is an addictive quality eating fast. The sensation of becoming rapidly full can feel relaxing but it is short lived. So a little patience and persistence is required. If one day wasn’t successful, then begin again the next. Very soon you will notice the benefits.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZqV3pFKsgl8LwwOxMlwxbMxCqedcoEbwTcglB5PS2ah0evshSPSJtCQSZv_1KYEm0_JIOqhVMbzZ8LqydBV1EN7vBB1iAExK9aguLj2gVx7V5PUfRF2QKPaXEUBYf7mmf3rj0Y7_-YPq/s2048/EE6965B3-879F-419F-BBE5-5CBE10E4924E.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="2048" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZqV3pFKsgl8LwwOxMlwxbMxCqedcoEbwTcglB5PS2ah0evshSPSJtCQSZv_1KYEm0_JIOqhVMbzZ8LqydBV1EN7vBB1iAExK9aguLj2gVx7V5PUfRF2QKPaXEUBYf7mmf3rj0Y7_-YPq/w400-h303/EE6965B3-879F-419F-BBE5-5CBE10E4924E.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To help you go slow, choose a lovely environment to enjoy your meals. It could be outdoors, surrounded by plants and flowers, or near a window with a gorgeous view.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Listen to beautiful music to help you relax into your dining experience.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWtaWonGzK8TZ9ImfBKV2Et6dw_q-N2OZA2cE-gibphMdqvSxV5OHNjS8atxVe1sWwfFOmMJPLCHiQ9eZnfErSuT2C8_25egQ9aHNJghZUlURObN6MmcAA57sQ7xKogLEhyxSUfrfkGZE/s2048/54F8F80A-B02A-4C46-B7C0-8A3E6012C7BC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWtaWonGzK8TZ9ImfBKV2Et6dw_q-N2OZA2cE-gibphMdqvSxV5OHNjS8atxVe1sWwfFOmMJPLCHiQ9eZnfErSuT2C8_25egQ9aHNJghZUlURObN6MmcAA57sQ7xKogLEhyxSUfrfkGZE/s320/54F8F80A-B02A-4C46-B7C0-8A3E6012C7BC.JPG" /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9dgwdoCcyCvxoyv8sm_SpboRuQBOoK4oFVUbXj4mZopMd8gWnqMkNi-WP4OC93m5d22jMi1UNI2z7PrKCUQpKg6HF5Syg_-t9t-Dbz1-BedrudcSOshbthIYSrkiy7PbmGCXpPGA2crd/s320/6036D159-D473-4BDC-BC25-B952B445FD64.JPG" width="320" /></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you are at work, move away from your desk and take time for lunch.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Remember to breathe slowly and sit down to all meals even snacks.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Savor every aspect; the choice of tableware, the decorations, the colors and shapes of the ingredients, the aromas, sauces, and of course the exquisite flavors on the tongue.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNiTCJluox0YIzPvTuaKAmSVy1i79FAOJ7x1o8fASPf-bNa85NnBPfk0hgFmgwpbd2ifswIUIpJdNK5G9HF8wtMPtNYyUDkEnXOdUO5BkDWEbnF1rDopDoaHhIPousrRRtURBjl3QtkZ6/w512-h640/IMG_0261.jpeg" width="512" /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And finally, remember to give a moment of thanks for the food and everything and everybody that made it possible for you to receive this wonderful nourishment.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOhwGcY3fvC8EyZv8ANicwpz22k0LWkZw0DWhsFAa2wM82tMLBD2Uz1D2U7xBz7m6sci4MCBYLBfdfxVs7IugX4xVNJTC-IinMgwJE5YSe0a40hNHumCBvHJc9dQ7R1mSawbPP9Cv1o53/s2048/D828D06E-21D8-4DF1-9037-CB7DC4FC0DCE.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOhwGcY3fvC8EyZv8ANicwpz22k0LWkZw0DWhsFAa2wM82tMLBD2Uz1D2U7xBz7m6sci4MCBYLBfdfxVs7IugX4xVNJTC-IinMgwJE5YSe0a40hNHumCBvHJc9dQ7R1mSawbPP9Cv1o53/w300-h400/D828D06E-21D8-4DF1-9037-CB7DC4FC0DCE.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy slow, joyful, relaxed eating.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love Chef Mel xx</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSMETnd0N8yv-zYZhcu9ULbLFsI6Mg9PEpB40qEHgVbRHiUFMFM7-H3lBtrKE2gFQVxyr4KywcylM-Tdc7UQVIB57jjY9hgxee954L-ZNjq6_T6d928BWW41K9sQjpgcMjz2KuGlsKbe4/s2048/D4C3EF32-56EA-4783-81C4-5B97B9C75DC1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSMETnd0N8yv-zYZhcu9ULbLFsI6Mg9PEpB40qEHgVbRHiUFMFM7-H3lBtrKE2gFQVxyr4KywcylM-Tdc7UQVIB57jjY9hgxee954L-ZNjq6_T6d928BWW41K9sQjpgcMjz2KuGlsKbe4/s320/D4C3EF32-56EA-4783-81C4-5B97B9C75DC1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p class="p4" style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-28244144140935088822020-07-25T08:45:00.007-07:002020-07-26T02:09:02.428-07:00In Gratitude<p style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXv9X39iRItuwlfh6OR0umwUb80U5v8PzIgHib84dvVhD1jkoxLy8hildF5FP-7iFgCaUpbIzUfWqpVEFur9wOkmDZshU8PtpQp4x-PborKKNT6xtkXE98_yWKONOVRq5WVqLROTojwjmY/s2048/IMG_6700-EFFECTS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXv9X39iRItuwlfh6OR0umwUb80U5v8PzIgHib84dvVhD1jkoxLy8hildF5FP-7iFgCaUpbIzUfWqpVEFur9wOkmDZshU8PtpQp4x-PborKKNT6xtkXE98_yWKONOVRq5WVqLROTojwjmY/w625-h469/IMG_6700-EFFECTS.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><p style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><b><br /></b></span></p><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Gratitude</font></b><font size="5"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial"> </font><font color="#0b5394" face="arial">is the thankful awareness of what we have received. It can be tangible or intangible. Gratitude comes from the Latin word gratus.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>This means grace, graciousness or gratefulness and gratitude encompasses all of these.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></font></font><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></font></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">When we feel gratitude, there is a sense of joy for what has happened or is happening in our life. Gratitude helps us to recognise and acknowledge the good things that surround us and to understand that they often come from people and the outside world.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></font></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></font></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Gratitude helps us to connect to something beyond ourselves (as the individual), whether it is a stronger connection to others, nature, or a higher power. Gratitude is strongly connected to increased feelings of happiness. Being grateful can help us to experience more positive emotions and improved health. We are better able to handle stress, and can feel a lightening of spirit.</font></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></font></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVAAURiirT54R_gHcH1w4HVh1KL3-q6UtS1UN9wbWOoNlB6fxdmWUZf4nokQGXa2BbTdh-Y1Q1m81-aPGAbx1dOiDCBgBAqyvTjiKe83LQpTX_YbNS0xGyzuxXqvJt1mu_DAGYC_6tKlj/s640/IMG_1287.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font size="5"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVAAURiirT54R_gHcH1w4HVh1KL3-q6UtS1UN9wbWOoNlB6fxdmWUZf4nokQGXa2BbTdh-Y1Q1m81-aPGAbx1dOiDCBgBAqyvTjiKe83LQpTX_YbNS0xGyzuxXqvJt1mu_DAGYC_6tKlj/w500-h375/IMG_1287.JPG" width="500" /></font></a></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Gratitude can be something another person did for us, a wonderful stroll beside the ocean or perhaps the smell of fresh roses. It is not about indebtedness. Gratitude is not something we owe. We can feel and express gratitude for things from our past (childhood memories or our parents), the present (a relaxing lunch with friends or a beautiful sunny day), and the future (feeling positive and optimistic about things to come).</font></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></font></span></p><h1 style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14.4px; text-align: left;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><b><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Appreciate everything.</font></b></span></h1><p class="p3" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14.4px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Gratitude isn’t saved for the “big” things in life. Being grateful begins with the understanding that there is nothing too small for you to be thankful for.</font></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14.4px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">It can be as simple as appreciating your morning cup of tea or the phone call from your daughter</font></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 14.4px;"><font size="5"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"></span></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9rgbqa_vy5QGu3jH-n4Ig32QmYfUR0CGpoIsyhdh-VSlMI2h90xG1fnxX6p-nwcdEwZGjPfnz1CV-I2DIt0ifzOmnbNCIAshGedojsiaOxDkgmka2rW4LCYd1O86Hklgz19Y0XuvkirE/s1080/tash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font size="5"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9rgbqa_vy5QGu3jH-n4Ig32QmYfUR0CGpoIsyhdh-VSlMI2h90xG1fnxX6p-nwcdEwZGjPfnz1CV-I2DIt0ifzOmnbNCIAshGedojsiaOxDkgmka2rW4LCYd1O86Hklgz19Y0XuvkirE/w625-h416/tash.jpg" width="625" /></font></a></div><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5"><br /></font><p></p><h2 style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px; text-align: left;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><b><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Here are some simple ways to develop a sense of gratitude on a daily basis.</font></b></span></h2><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Write down what you are grateful for in a journal. Add to it each day.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Count your blessings. Choose a number (like 3 or 5) of things to be grateful for. Pick a time each day to take note of them. It could be when you wake up in the morning or go to bed at night.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Appreciate the beauty in nature.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Smile.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Keep in contact with family members and friends. Tell them how much they mean to you. Spend quality time with them.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Cook meals with love and think of the people you are cooking for.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Give thanks before you eat your meal.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Choose one day a week where you don’t complain about anything. If negative thoughts come up, try to see the positive side of the situation.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5"></font></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2S6VSAkYetbMNIpYtZuJWN6JccqdK6YSS8ki_cjKif9hS7V1at-AJc_JdeeZB0kEG3WdRtNMDaZ7cXhbVqw1ybng1BtQT0Ad7QvpRNYeFcSKuU4dS5hy4dV6LzrONazzlEhzM2e_beDEk/s2987/IMG_3675.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2987" data-original-width="2212" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2S6VSAkYetbMNIpYtZuJWN6JccqdK6YSS8ki_cjKif9hS7V1at-AJc_JdeeZB0kEG3WdRtNMDaZ7cXhbVqw1ybng1BtQT0Ad7QvpRNYeFcSKuU4dS5hy4dV6LzrONazzlEhzM2e_beDEk/w463-h625/IMG_3675.JPG" width="463" /></a></font></div><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Show gratitude and give thanks to work colleagues or someone who has given you a helping hand.</font><p></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Thank those that serve you in your community - at the super market, hair salon, or in a restaurant</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Develop mindful habits. Slow down. Appreciate the small stuff.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Practice simple meditation on a regular basis. It doesn’t have to be for long. Even a few minutes makes a difference. Focus on that which you are grateful for. Let it fill your heart. Then send those loving feelings back into the world.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Include an act of kindness everyday. 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Learn to forgive.</font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Volunteer - help at animal shelters or with the homeless. Helping others is one of the best ways to enhance your sense of well-being.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></font></span></p><p class="p5" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5"><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"></span></font></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5">Use prayer to cultivate gratitude.</font></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><font size="5"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; font-kerning: none;"></span></font></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbzo3tes_eA1Q4yY62nYEZE4ji78w21SxkGHbTk0e82xNQ0tb12htA-BRQZKZsi4gP9A4MGebtJs6AWQFTHYkO6QmmB5d01U7UoipfwOAVDfpQULcT4GJgOqB5vunoNYKOkecuO79RWQU/s1632/photo%252831%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font size="5"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1224" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbzo3tes_eA1Q4yY62nYEZE4ji78w21SxkGHbTk0e82xNQ0tb12htA-BRQZKZsi4gP9A4MGebtJs6AWQFTHYkO6QmmB5d01U7UoipfwOAVDfpQULcT4GJgOqB5vunoNYKOkecuO79RWQU/w375-h500/photo%252831%2529.JPG" width="375" /></font></a></div><font color="#0b5394" face="arial" size="5"><br /></font><p></p>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-49458483759782006252020-05-26T06:04:00.004-07:002020-05-31T07:54:43.365-07:00What Makes Macrobiotic Cooking Unique<div class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span class="s1"><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">Macrobiotic cooking is really the study of nature. All of life is nourished by the sun, air, water and the earth and we get this directly from spending time outdoors. Indirectly, we get it from food especially when it is still living and comes straight from the fields rather than from a factory. Plant based foods also contain the sun, wind, rain, and soil but in a condensed form. Therefore, nature is reflected in our food.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">In macrobiotics, we are also eating for ecology and as much as possible, choose foods that are local, native, or come from a similar climate. Ideally, any fresh produce should come from less than 500 miles away Organic foods are vital as they help the earth and nourish us. Macrobiotics doesn't support the unnecessary and cruel slaughter of animals for food which is devastating on all levels - for the animals, for the earth, and for the health of humans. Macrobiotic cooking aims to use everything with as little waste as possible.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Grains and beans are whole, oils are unrefined and salt comes straight from the sea. As much of the vegetable is used as is feasible including the skin, tops, and stems. Leftovers can be used in new and delicious ways</span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;">We look to enhance both the unique qualities of the food itself and the specific nutrients by using different preparations and methods of cooking. We use different flavours, textures, aromas, colours plus seasonal produce to create a sense of harmony in our meals. The mindful way we cook and the ingredients we use are like a mirror to the grand order of nature. The small mirrored from the big. The Macrobiotic diet itself is a well balanced combination of grains, beans, vegetables, seaweeds, nuts, seeds, fermented foods, herbs, and fruits. The proportions of food can be adjusted to suit age, activity levels, work, environment, health, and culture.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 cups fresh or frozen organic peas</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 head lettuce shredded</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 onion diced</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon olive oil</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 inch piece of kombu rinsed</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 clove garlic minced</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">½ cup mint leaves finely chopped</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sea salt</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">4-6 cups spring water</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Preparation:</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heat the oil in a pan and add the onions and garlic.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sauté for about 2 minutes and add the lettuce.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Continue to sauté for a further minute.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add the peas and enough water to cover the vegetables.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add a pinch of sea salt.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bring to a boil and simmer on a low flame for about 5 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remove from the flame and add the mint leaves.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place in a blender and blend to a smooth puree.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place the puree back in the pan and warm. Add more water if desired.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Season with salt and pepper. Cook for a minute on a low flame and mix gently.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Serve garnished with mint.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 Chinese cabbage leaves shredded</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">¼ cup red cabbage shredded</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 carrot julienned</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Small handful Spinach shredded</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">3-4 fresh shiitake mushrooms finely sliced</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup fresh coriander (cilantro)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 tablespoons fresh coriander finely chopped</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2-3 tablespoons white or brown rice miso diluted in a little cold water</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Juice of a lemon</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">4-6 cups water</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bring the water to a boil and add the chopped coriander. Simmer for about 5 minutes and remove the coriander.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add the vegetables, and a pinch sea salt.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remove from the heat and add the white miso. Mix gently</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Serve hot, garnished with the remaining fresh coriander and fresh lemon juice</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">European Fried Rice</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups brown basmati rice cooked</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cups spring water</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 onion diced</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup round cabbage rinsed and shredded</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup cooked chickpeas (can use a can of organic beans)</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cloves garlic sliced<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-2 tablespoons olive oil<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Preparation:</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Warm the skillet over a high flame for a few seconds and add the oil. You can use water instead of oil if desired.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add the onion and garlic (optional) to the oil and sauté for a few minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add the chickpeas and mix through the vegetables.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place the cooked rice on top of the vegetables.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add the water and season with salt.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cook on a low flame, with a lid, for about<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mix the rice and vegetables together and serve from the skillet.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Simple Garlic Rice</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups basmati brown rice soaked in 3.5 cups of water for at least 4 hours</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 cloves garlic sliced</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1-2 tablespoons olive oil</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Preparation:</span></b></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Warm the garlic and oil in a pan and sauté</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">for about 1-2 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place the rice and soaking water on top of the garlic.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>sea salt.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cover and bring to a boil on a medium flame.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Simmer on a low flame for about 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mix gently and serve.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sauce Ingredients</b><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">In small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the dipping sauce with 1/4 cup water and set to one side.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fill each lettuce leaf with pinch of carrots, beets, cucumbers, and sprouts. Top with basil and mint. Fold in the sides of the lettuce leaf and roll up to create a wrap. Serve with Dipping Sauce or place a few spoonfuls inside the lettuce leaf.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">*For fun, place the filling ingredients on a pretty serving tray/dish and let your guests make their own roll.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">*Vegetables are full of minerals and vitamins and are anti-inflammatory helping the body and mind to stay youthful.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups sweet potato cut into chunks 2 tablespoons basil finely chopped<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 cups arugula<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">½ block firm tofu crumbled</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon umeboshi vinegar</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Balsamic vinegar</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heat the oven to 375 degrees.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Put the sweet potato on a baking sheet with a Little olive oil, and season well.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Roast for about 40 minutes, stirring once, until the sweet potato is soft and a little darker around the edges.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add the umeboshi vinegar to the crumbled tofu and mix well. Set aside.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place a tablespoon of oil into a skillet over a medium heat. Add the mushrooms and a little salt and pepper, and sauté for a few minutes, until any liquid they release has evaporated, and set aside.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Combine the squash, mushrooms and the tofu. Mix gently.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place the arugula into a serving bowl and add the squash mixture on top.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Garnish with the basil and a generous dash of balsamic vinegar.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 dried shiitake mushroom soaked for 10 minutes or until soft</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups spring water</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cut the shiitake into quarters.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Helps to lower cholesterol</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Good for tense or stressed condition</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Snuggle up with this soothing and relaxing yet spicy drink. Wonderful as a destresser after a long day at the office</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup apple juice (organic, sugar free)</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">½ cup water</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon kuzu powder</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place the kuzu into the water and mix well. Make sure the water is cold.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place the kuzu mixture and apple juice into a pan.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heat on a medium flame, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add the lemon, ginger and rice syrup. Bring to a boil, mix gently and pour into your favorite mug. Drink hot.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This recipe has a gorgeous blend of flavors. Arame is a seaweed which is packed with minerals especially iron, calcium, magnesium, iodine, and vitamin A. It is also known as sea oak and is a species of the brown algae, kelp. Arame actually has a mild sweet flavor and a firm texture and is a wonderful addition to any salad, stew or stir fry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In this immune boosting recipe, I have included kale, garlic, and ginger which are also fantastic anti-inflammatory foods. Together with the generous garnish of toasted sesame seeds (which provides extra minerals), you have a super, strengthening and stamina building dish that will have you performing at your energetic best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you enjoy this as much as me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup arame soaked for 10 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups kale rinsed and finely sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 onion finely slice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pinch sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 garlic clove finely sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 heaping teaspoon fresh ginger grated</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon garlic</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon shoyu or tamari</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place the arame into a small pan. You can use the soaking water. Add enough to half cover the arame.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bring to a boil on a medium flame.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Season with shoyu and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Warm the oil in a pan and add the ginger and garlic</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lightly saute for a minute or so.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add the onion and a pinch of salt, and continue to saute for 1-2 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add the kale and continue to saute for another few minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add the cooked arame and mix through the vegetables.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*I usually taste the soaking water before using it. If it has a strong, bitter flavor, I prefer to use it to fertilize my plants and use fresh water to cook the arame instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is another super easy dish that you can whip up in a few minutes. It has a marvelous mix of flavors that sparkle on the palate. Great for feeling uplifted and sprightly and to stimulate the the digestion and immune.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 section of a round cabbage finely sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pinch sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2-3 tablespoons sauerkraut</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup spring water</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add enough water to cover the bottom of a pan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Place the cabbage on top.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Season with the salt and olive oil.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bring to a boil on a medium flame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add the sauerkraut and ginger and mix gently.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hiziki</span> <span style="font-size: large;">is one of the most mineral rich seaweeds. It is especially high in calcium and iron and also contains iodine and protein. Hiziki is marvellous for the immune, blood, bones, thyroid (not for hyperthyroid conditions), mental focus, gorgeous hair, metabolism, and weight management.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is very easy to cook and the key is in the soaking. If you soak Hiziki for at least 15 minutes then the cooking time is fast, only 5-10 minutes. Hiziki also expands a lot so 1/2 a cup of dried will give you 1.5 cups after soaking. This is great because it is one of the most expensive seaweeds. However, a little does go a long way and you don't need to eat huge portions to get the benefits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It is a good idea to cook seaweeds with some kind of protein and fat as it makes it easier to assimilate all those great minerals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy this lovely recipe for Hiziki cooked with tahini and tofu and the added sparkle of umeboshi vinegar and fresh lemon juice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fabulous for strengthening immunity and boosting energy levels, this dish cooks up in no time at all and packs a mineral, vitamin, and protein punch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the way, I just finished enjoying this for lunch today and it was superb. Remember to include the lemon juice as it really does add a glorious kick.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup hiziki soaked for 15 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup firm tofu crumbled</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1-2 tablespoons umeboshi vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon tahini</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1-2 teaspoons tamari</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 tablespoons minced parsley</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Soak the hiziki in water for at least 15 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add the umeboshi vinegar to the tofu and marinate for 15 minutes or so.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Strain the soaking water and use it to fertilize your plants. I wouldn't cook with it as it is too strong in flavor.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Place the soaked hiziki into a pan and add enough water to half cover.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bring to a boil and simmer, with a lid, for 5 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Dilute the tahini in a little water so it is easy to add to the hiziki.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add the tamari and tahini to the hiziki and continue to cook for a few minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add the tofu and parsley, and mix through the hiziki. Cook a further minute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to share this lovely dish as it is easy to make and is super nourishing. Lentils come in different sizes and colors - red, yellow, brown, green, and black. They are a powerhouse of nutrition including fiber, magnesium, iron, calcium, protein, and folic acid. Lentils are wonderful for the bones and help to strengthen immunity. They are stamina producing, and soothing for the emotions. You can add lentils to salads, stir fry's, soups or stews. This recipes adds a gorgeous zip with a variety of vegetables and spices. You can change the vegetables choice if there are ones that you prefer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup french lentils rinsed (these ones are smaller and black in color)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 onion diced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tomato diced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 celery stalk diced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup pumpkin or sweet potato cut into chunks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 carrot diced</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 inch strip kombu</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon cumin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon turmeric</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon cinammon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cayenne pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon white miso diluted in a little water</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Warm the oil in a heavy pot. Add the onion and saute for a minute.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Layer the tomatoes, celery, pumpkin, and carrot on top of the onions.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Place the kombu and lentils on top of the vegetables.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cover the lentils with spring water.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bring to a boil and add the spices. Do not add the sea salt or fresh ginger at this point.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Simmer, with a lid, on a low flame until the lentils are soft. It should take around 30 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Mix gently and season with the sea salt.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Continue to cook for another minute, mix again and turn off the flame.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add the miso, fresh ginger, and cilantro and mix through.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Serve hot with freshly cooked brown rice and a lovely salad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Takuan</span> i<span style="font-size: large;">s a super food that is unique and especially good for strengthening the digestive system and boosting immunity. It is made from the white, daikon radish. Daikon literally means big root. The natural pickling process of takuan uses rice bran and the radish is actually pickled whole. If it is successful, takuan can last for months. I have one for at least 6 months now and it is still marvelous in flavor and texture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The name Takuan comes from Takuan Soho, a famous Japanese priest. He was born in 1573 and began his religious studies at the age of 8. Takuan soon become known for his strength of character and wit. He was able to apply Zen principles to many activities including gardening, painting, calligraphy, poetry and writing. He was also a master of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Priest Takuan invented the pickled daikon radish to help digest grains and other foods and was served at the end of the meal. It was thus named in his honor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Takuan pickles are mineral rich and very high in vitamin C, potassium, and phosphurus. They are packed full of enzymes that are cleansing and help the smooth function of the digestive tract. Takuan are also anti-inflammatory, strengthen the bones, stimulate weight loss and are good for cancer prevention.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Takuan are usually prepared in the fall when the weather begins to cool in Japan. Whole daikon are hung in rows to dry in the sun. When dry, they are placed in a rice bran mix and aged for at least two to three months, although it can be for much longer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An interesting side note is that radishes most likely originated in the Mediterranean region and reached Japan in the 3rd and 4th century.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Takuan can be added to salads, vegetable dishes or served alone. It is really worth including in your repertoire as the benefits are amazing. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finely sliced takuan tastes delicious</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a simple recipe to get you started with this wonderful food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wakame Salad with Cucumber and Takuan</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 small cucumber peeled (optional) and finely sliced</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons wakame flakes rinsed and soaked for 5 minutes or until soft</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">3 inch piece of takuan finely sliced </span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">pinch sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons fresh orange juice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Toasted sesame seeds (optional)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place the cucumber, wakame, and takuan into a bowl.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add the sea salt and mix gently. Leave to marinate for 10-15 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Add the brown rice vinegar, orange juice and toasted sesame seeds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy! Love Chef Mel xx</span>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-81722983264211713982020-04-03T07:04:00.001-07:002020-04-04T01:32:30.379-07:00Time for Tea and Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Almond Cookies for 1 person</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">There are so many glorious recipes for cakes, cookies, crumbles and biscuits but the amounts are often large and can be overwhelming if you live alone. It can also mean you are eating them for days which isn't always ideal. </span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">I decided to make a small batch of cookies, just enough for one person to munch on with a lovely, large cup of freshly brewed tea (of choice)</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">The result was fantastic and they are really very easy to whip up in a jiffy.</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Of course you can double or triple the recipe if you want to share with your family, friends and kids.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">So here it is - the super simple recipe for 7 awesomely delicious, almond, thumbprint cookies.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Happy cooking!</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Love Chef Mel xx</span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">1/2 cup oatmeal flour</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">1/2 cup almond flour</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">1/8 teaspoon sea salt</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">3/4 teaspoon baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Few drops of almond extract (optional)</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">1/8 cup maple syrup<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>`</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">1/8 cup coconut oil warmed until liquid</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Sugar free fruit jam/jelly</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Place the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl. </span>Whisk lightly.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">In a separate bowl, place the extracts, syrup and oil. Whisk well with a fork.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix gently to create a dough. If the dough seems too wet, add a little more flour.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Form dough into balls and place on an oiled baking sheet. pressed lightly to form a circular shape</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Using your thumb press into the center of each cookie to form an indent . Fill the indent with a fruit jam of your choice</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Remove from the heat and place on a plate to cool.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Try not to eat them all in one go!</span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-848c6cf7-7fff-3bcc-d224-11a565a4c9cf"><br /></span>Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-1269022021821097192019-06-26T08:17:00.001-07:002019-06-29T07:50:26.078-07:00Bring Back the Bitter Taste <span style="font-size: large;">Have you noticed that the modern diet has way less foods that are bitter in flavor. In fact farmers are growing the bitter out of greens and other vegetables. Apparently over the past 100 years, the bitter taste has been selectively removed from our modern meals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This means our receptors for bitter taste are not being used - these receptors appear on the tongue, throughout the digestive system and even on the pancreas. We actually have 25 bitter receptors in our gastrointestinal tract but only 1 receptor for a sweet taste and 1 for the umami taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When something bitter hits our tongue, a message is sent to the gut to stimulate the production of enzymes and to start the digestive process. Today, without this important flavor, we are aren't getting the vital stimulation, and as a result, digestive issues, cravings for sweets, or weight gain can happen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A bitter taste is one of the important 5 flavors in Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with salty, sweet, sour, and pungent. Bitter corresponds to the season of summer, and is the flavor of the Fire element. Bitter is a powerful mover especially for the heart and small intestine. Of course, too much can be damaging. Coffee is bitter and overdoing it can spike blood pressure levels and affect heart health. In the long term coffee drains our reserves of energy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Traditionally, bitter foods - greens, herbs, and roots - were brewed into a tonic. This tonic was taken after a meal to help the digestive pocess. Bitter greens and herbs were also used after the long winter months to detox the system, and provide important nutrients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bitter foods have been known throughout history to have powerful medicinal properties</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Here are some of the ways that bitters can boost your system</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Help to stop over eating</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Control sugar cravings and excess hunger</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Stimulate the liver to produce bile which makes it work more effeciently</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Increase nutritional absoption</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Support a smooth and healthy digestion</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Protect against cancer, diabetes,and heart disease</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Promote healthy blood sugar levels</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Improve energy and endurance</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Provide plenty of vitamins and minerals</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dandelion greens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Chicory</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Endives</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Radicchio</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Radish greens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Arugula</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Mustard greens</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Orange and lemon rind</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cranberries</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Green olives - traditionally prepared</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turnips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Daikon (smaller ones)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nettle</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sesame seeds especially black</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Grain coffee</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Green tea</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This paste is super easy to make and will last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been making it or my dogs and they love it mixed in with their food - all home made of course.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here are some of the wonderful benefits of Golden Paste</b></span><br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Natural detox</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Has anti-inflammatory properties</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Nourishing to the heart and liver</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Fights bacteria</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Aids the digestion</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Helps with allergies</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Cancer prevention</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Good for arthritis</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;">Natural pain relief</span></b></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Helps with seizures</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Aids in reduction of tumor </b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Prevents cataracts</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Immune support</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup organic turmeric powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Start small so your dog gets used to the taste. Too much too quickly can cause loose stools.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The amount is about 1/4 teaspoon per 5kgs of weight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So smaller dogs may have between 1/4-1 teaspoon.</span></div>
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<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On
a scorching, hot day, there is nothing more refreshing than a large
slice of juicy watermelon. The burst of sweetness and bright red color is both
uplifting and delicious.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
vine-like flowering plant is actually native to Southern Africa, where many
wild varieties grow in abundance and range from super sweet to bitter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Watermelon is both a fruit and a vegetable and
the rind, flesh and seeds, can be consumed in various ways from soup to pickles. </span></div>
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<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Watermelon can be served with a pinch of sea salt which helps to balance the
potassium and high wáter content. It can actually make the watermelon taste
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has a long list of health benefits as a result of its unique nutrients. These
include high levels of vitamin A and C, calcium, magnesium, fiber, protein, and
a significant amount of potassium. It also contains a wide variety of
carotenoids and phytonutrients, including lycopene.</span><span style="color: #595959;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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contains a rich supply of the amino acid, citrulline which<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>can help artery function, reduce muscle
soreness, and relax blood vessels. Citrulline also provides other cardiovascular
benefits such as increased blood flow and a drop in blood pressure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is good for weight management as it helps you to feel full for longer and is
very low in calories, containing less than a gram of fat per slice. The
citrulline in watermelon has been shown to reduce the accumulation of fat in the
fat cells.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is at least 90% wáter which is perfect for staying hydrated in hot weather. It
is also good for lowering body temperature, and preventing heat stroke. The
high wáter content and anti-oxidants in the fruit slow down the aging process especially
wrinkles and age spots.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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which makes it a wonderful choice for antioxidant and anti inflammatory health.
Choose a lovely, ripe fruit because then the levels are even higher.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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high levels of the antioxidant, lycopene, makes watermelon a great choice for building
stronger bones. The high potassium levels, which help to retain calcium in the
body, are also nourishing for the bones and joints.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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kidneys. It can also help to lower the concentration of uric acid in the blood.
The fruit contains glutathione </span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">which can improve liver
function and help lower colesterol. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is alkaline forming which keeps the immune strong and reduce the risk of
illness. Munching on a few pieces of watermelon can also help with heartburn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lovely rich ,red color of the fruit means it is high in beta carotine which
converts to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is super nourishing to the eyes, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, and
mucus membranes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can be good for diabetes as the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mild, sweet
taste is very satisfying and gives few calories. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At least ninety percent of its total weight
comes from water and roughage. The potassium and magnesium content aid in the proper
functioning of insulin in the body, thus helping to keep blood sugar levels down.
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high wáter and fiber in the fruit is great for colon health as it helps the
elimination process. A common problem for people with colon issues is
dehydration. Incorporating more liquids into the daily diet is key in achieving
a cleaner colon, and smooth digestion. Watermelon helps to lubricate digested
food and provides hydration to help break it down. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="line-height: 115%;">A
watermelon </span>fast a wonderful and simple way to cleanse and detox the body during summer months. This fast is a great way to get started with
a healthy eating plan as it resets your appetite, and eliminates cravings for
unhealthy foods.</span></div>
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is super easy and all <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you do is consume a
large bowl of freshly cut watermelon, nothing else, for 3-4 meals throughout
the day. You can fast for one day or few if your health allows. You can also
make a delicious juice from watermelon, including the rind. This part has a
high concentration of minerals and makes balance with the sweetness of the
flesh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or not, watermelon is a marvelous addition to any summer menú. Enjoy x</span></b><span style="color: #595959; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="border: 1pt none; color: #3d85c6; font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">Agar agar literally means Cold Heaven and
is a gelatinous substance that is comes from the cell walls of the red seaweeds
Tengusa <i>(Gelidiaceae)</i> or Ogonori <i>(Gracilaria)</i>. It
is often used as an alternative to animal dirived gelatine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none; color: #3d85c6; font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">As Agar
agar is low in calories, carbohydrates, fats, and sugar, it is an ideal
addition to any weight loss plan. Agar agar is also an appetite suppressant as
it consists of water-soluble, indigestible fibre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fiber absorbs water giving a feeling of
fullness and making <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it easier for people
to lower their food intake. Agar agar also absorbs glucose in the stomach and
passes it quickly through the digestive system. This helps to stabilise blood
sugar and block the storage of fat <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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who want to maintain or lose weight. They simply add a teaspoon of the agar
agar powder to tea or hot water and have it before every meal.</span><span style="color: #555d5f;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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soluble fibre in Agar agar also absorbs toxins from the gastrointestinal tract
and moves the waste easily out of the body. It is often used as a remedy for
constipation as the fibre in Agar Agar forms bulk by absorbing the water in the
gut. This acts as a healthy and natural laxative. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none; color: #3d85c6; font-family: "cambria" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0cm;">Agar agar
contains both calcium and magnesium and the combination is excellent for increasing
bone density and for bone health in general. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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agar also contains galactose which is commonly known as “brain sugar”. Galactose
could play a vital part in removing neurotoxic compounds from the brain in
patients that suffer from Alzheimer's disease”.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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agar often replaces gelatin in cooking. It can be used to make healthy and
delicious jellies, mousses, ice cream, jams and to thicken soups and stews. Agar
agar comes in bars, flakes or powder form. A special infusion for constipation
consists of agar agar disolved in boiling water and sweetened with rice syrup.</span><span style="color: #555d5f;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the Recipe for Agar tea</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I highly recommend everyone have agar agar in their kitchens and have a go at adding it to simple mousses, puddings, and savory aspics. You will love the results.</span><br />
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Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00440145524157592330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076966621636679420.post-47965137845901946772019-02-20T07:39:00.000-08:002019-06-15T08:56:20.566-07:00Eat Healthy with Melanie<span style="font-size: large;">My revised edition of <i><b>Eat Me Now!</b></i> is out under a new title <b><i>Eat Healthy with Melanie</i>.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is packed with easy to prepare, yet yummy recipes. I encourage you to dive in and have a go at cooking some delicous, healthy, and satisfying dishes for you, your friends, and family.</span><br />
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