Fruit Rollups « The Copycat Cook (Psst – looking for advice on how to eat gluten-free or dairy-free? Check out my one-to-one nutrition consulting services here.) Did you ever wrap a fruit rollup around your finger as a child, then gnaw away at it until you were left with a sticky, goopy mess? I sure did. Gross. Rest assured, I ate these fruit rollups like a grown up with the utmost dignity and decorum. It’s hard to find fault with a raw cleanse that includes fruit rollups in the meal plan. I knew strawberries were high in vitamin C and antioxidants, but I was excited to learn about research that shows they have anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon is no slouch, either. These fruit rollups were easy to prepare, though they do take a while to dry out. This post is part of a month-long series about exploring the raw food lifestyle. Click here if you’d like to check out other posts in the series. Fruit Rollups Total time 2 cups organic strawberries¼ tsp cinnamon
10 Ways To Naturally Lower Your Blood Sugar High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia versus low level blood sugar which is called hypoglycemia. Blood sugar levels are considered high when they’re above 110 mg/dl first thing in the morning (assuming you weren’t midnight snacking). You can get a simple kit to monitor your blood sugar and find out what foods might be affecting you negatively and what your fasting blood glucose level is. Besides high blood sugar making you feel wonky, it can negatively affect many organs over a longer period of time. Hyperglycemia can cause damage to the vessels that supply blood to vital organs, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, vision problems, and nerve problems. In this site, natural solutions to balancing or lowering blood sugar are listed in the grey boxes, with explanations following.
25 Different Kinds of Sugar 998StumbleUpon It just so happens that I have a wretched sweet tooth, I love to bake, and I have to watch my blood sugar—a challenging combination on the best of days. Many people are in the same boat, and there’s a lot of confusion out there about the different kinds of sweeteners available today, how to use them, and whether they are healthy and safe to use. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about sugar, plus the lowdown on all the many different types of sweeteners on the market today. Caveat Emptor How did we ever get to a place where there are so many types of sweeteners on the market that there might be genuine confusion? But today, whether from soda, snacks, cereal, pasta, bread or other packaged foods, Americans each eat the equivalent of 22 teaspoons of sugar a day, adding up to about 160 pounds of sugar per person, per year. According to Rachel K. Sugar raises blood glucose, triggers abnormal insulin surges, and makes us hungry and fat. So How Much is Too Much? Palm Sugar
5 Easy to Grow Mosquito-Repelling Plants As the outdoor season approaches, many homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts look for ways to control mosquitoes. With all the publicity about the West Nile virus, mosquito repelling products are gaining in popularity. But many commercial insect repellents contain from 5% to 25% DEET. There are new DEET-free mosquito repellents on the market today which offer some relief to those venturing outdoors in mosquito season. Here are five of the most effective mosquito repelling plants which are easy to grow in most regions of the US: 1. Citronella is the most common natural ingredient used in formulating mosquito repellents. Citronella is a perennial ‘clumping’ grass which grows to a height of 5 – 6 feet. Gardening centers usually sell citronella as small plants in pots, ready to transplant to a larger pot or into raised garden beds on the ground. When purchasing citronella, look for the true varieties, Cybopogon nardus or Citronella winterianus. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Honey and Cinnamon: Natural Cures & Nature's Remedy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?A. Honey~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is found that a mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, on its issue dated 17 January, 1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists. HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, chappati, or other bread, instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat. INSECT BITES: Take one part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly. TOOTHACHE: Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth.
Suzy Homefaker: Cinnamon Honey!!! Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. What it will do is what some call 'turning to sugar'. In reality, honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will "crystallize". When this happens loosen the lid, boil some water and sit the honey container in the hot water, but turn off the heat and let it liquefy naturally. It is then as good as it ever was. Cinnamon and Honey Drug companies won't like this one getting around. HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. steep. down. fridge.
Homemade "Vicks Vapor shower disks" Have you seen the commercials for the Vicks Vapor shower disk thingies? You put one of these disks in your shower, and voila thanks to the vapors in it, you're magically healed, your cold is gone, and your face is shockingly free of snot. I always used to watch the "Noxema girl" splashing water on her face and wondered how she was able to wash her face without being completely overrun with boogers. I'm the only one? Yes? Regardless, Vicks makes these things and I'm sure they're super expensive for something that is just going to wash down your drain. You know where I'm going with this, right? Yep. I made them myself. The idea started a few weeks ago when my sweet little nephew Parker came down with Croup for like the 1,438th time. And they couldn't be any simpler. Sarah's Homemade Vicks Shower Disk Thingies -Baking soda -Water -Essential oils: eucalyptus, rosemary, and lavender. 1) Add baking soda to a mixing bowl. 2) Slowly add water until you've made a thick paste.
10 Diabetes Super Foods Include these nutrition superstars in your diabetes diet to lower blood sugar, burn fat, reduce inflammation, and gain more health benefits. From The 2-Day Diabetes Diet (Reader's Digest Association Books) Loading iStock/Thinkstock Dark chocolate Chocolate is rich in flavonoids, and research shows that these nutrients reduce insulin resistance, improve insulin sensitivity, drop insulin levels and fasting blood glucose, and blunt cravings. Chocolate is rich in flavonoids, and research shows that these nutrients reduce insulin resistance, improve insulin sensitivity… Broccoli Broccoli is an anti-diabetes superhero. <b></b>Broccoli is an anti-diabetes superhero. Fuse/Thinkstock Blueberries Blueberries really stand out: They contain both insoluble fiber (which “flushes” fat out of your system) and soluble fiber (which slows down the emptying of your stomach, and improves blood sugar control). Steel-cut oats Fish Olive oil Psyllium husk Cannellini beans Hemera/Thinkstock Spinach Monkey Business/Thinkstock
Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Water- 0 calories « Lose Weight by Eating! Did you know both apples and cinnamon raise your metabolism? This is the ORIGINAL Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Water Recipe which I first published in April of 2012! It has now become an internet sensation and millions of people have tried and loved it. Try this now famous drink and any day can feel like fall. Lose weight with fruit infused water! This recipe has helped 1000′s of people lose weight! Makes 2 liters, re-fill water 3-4 times before replacing apples and cinnamon. Ingredients: Get started: Drop apple slices in the bottom of the pitcher (save a few to drop in your glass later) and then the cinnamon stick. Cover with ice about 1/2 way through then with water. Nutrition information: Each serving (approximately 1 glass) has: Calories: 0Fat: 0Fiber: 0Protein: 0Carbs: 0 I made this for the FOOD NETWORK!! Click the above picture for a Step By Step Video on how to make this delicious Metabolism Boosting Drink. Like this: Related