Garlic is one of the most valuable and versatile foods on the planet. It is FULL of health benefits. Garlic is a natural anitoxidant, fungicide, lowers blood pressure, defends against allergies, helps regulate blood sugar, acts as a cold medication-exectorant and decongestant, fights ear infections, heals warts, controls asthma, heals ringworm, heals toothaches, boosts overall immunity....SO MANY THINGS! Check out one of my favorite garlic supplements on the "My Favorite Shaklee Products" link. I take garlic at any sign of a scratchy throat. I also try to cook with it as much as possible. I use a garlic press and add it to most main courses so that my kids eat it up too. My 8 year old loves dredging bread in garlic and olive oil. Not only does it taste heavenly but the health benefits are amazing (and he has no idea!) Have you ever roasted a whole bulb of garlic? Try this recipe Enjoy! By the way, drinking lemonade or a little lemon juice will get rid of your garlic breath! :) To remove the garlic smell on your fingers, rub them on a stainless steel spoon and the smell is gone!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Garlic! Garlic! Garlic!
Garlic is one of the most valuable and versatile foods on the planet. It is FULL of health benefits. Garlic is a natural anitoxidant, fungicide, lowers blood pressure, defends against allergies, helps regulate blood sugar, acts as a cold medication-exectorant and decongestant, fights ear infections, heals warts, controls asthma, heals ringworm, heals toothaches, boosts overall immunity....SO MANY THINGS! Check out one of my favorite garlic supplements on the "My Favorite Shaklee Products" link. I take garlic at any sign of a scratchy throat. I also try to cook with it as much as possible. I use a garlic press and add it to most main courses so that my kids eat it up too. My 8 year old loves dredging bread in garlic and olive oil. Not only does it taste heavenly but the health benefits are amazing (and he has no idea!) Have you ever roasted a whole bulb of garlic? Try this recipe Enjoy! By the way, drinking lemonade or a little lemon juice will get rid of your garlic breath! :) To remove the garlic smell on your fingers, rub them on a stainless steel spoon and the smell is gone!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Eat Pomegranates!
Health Benefits...
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, and may have more antioxidant properties than red wine or green te
a. They are a source of folic acid (beneficial to pregnant women), potassium, niacin, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and are a rich source of fiber.
The pomegranate is the only one to contain the three major antioxidants: tannins, anthocyanins and ellagic acid. Antioxidants are what help to boost the body’s immune system. These high concentrations of antioxidants help to protect the body from the damaging effects of pollution, cancer diabetes and many other debilitating diseases.
They may take a little time to retrieve the seeds, but it is WAY worth it! Cut it in half crosswise and peel back the insides and pull out the seeds. My kids LOVE them and can't wait to get them in their mouths. They are a seasonal fruit but YOU CAN FREEZE the seeds! I went out and bought 10 of them when they were $1/piece this week to keep on hand. They are so good plain or I throw the seeds in a salad. Enjoy!
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, and may have more antioxidant properties than red wine or green te
a. They are a source of folic acid (beneficial to pregnant women), potassium, niacin, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and are a rich source of fiber.The pomegranate is the only one to contain the three major antioxidants: tannins, anthocyanins and ellagic acid. Antioxidants are what help to boost the body’s immune system. These high concentrations of antioxidants help to protect the body from the damaging effects of pollution, cancer diabetes and many other debilitating diseases.
They may take a little time to retrieve the seeds, but it is WAY worth it! Cut it in half crosswise and peel back the insides and pull out the seeds. My kids LOVE them and can't wait to get them in their mouths. They are a seasonal fruit but YOU CAN FREEZE the seeds! I went out and bought 10 of them when they were $1/piece this week to keep on hand. They are so good plain or I throw the seeds in a salad. Enjoy!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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