JOSEPH'S BREAKFAST BOOST

 

"Juicing Tuesday"

 

 

 

 

     The week goes by quick.  It's Juicing/Blending time!  Viewer Joseph West has a liquid refreshing breakfast everyone will enjoy.  There is no need for cooking.  Just take it raw!

Breakfast Boost

Ingredients

1 banana
1 teaspoon of chia seeds
A handful of blueberries
A handful of grapes
2 drops of all natural honey
*Add a little water and ice, if desired

Essential Tool:  Nutribullet 

Benefits
Antioxidants, protein, antibacterial, and antiviral.





                                                                                        Brought to you by, viewer Joseph West




SAFFRON LEMON BALM PUNCH

 

"Juicing Tuesday"

 

 

 

  

     It's our Juicing/Blending day!  I made a nice refreshing litely sweeten punch that will quench your thirsty for the days that are scorching hot and humid.  The punch beverage will satisfy your dehydration.  Do you noticed when you drink something really sweet you are thirsty more?  Well, this particular punch will make your body satisfy.  Plus you won't be hyperactive.  Therefore, you won't go into a sugar high drive crash and burn mode like other fruit punches.

 

 

Saffron Lemon Balm Punch

 

  

What's the ingredients that makes it so red?

 

Berry Medley Shopping List

• 1/2 cup of organic fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup of organic fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1 cup of organic fresh or frozen raspberries
• 10 fresh organic lemon balm leaves
• 7 or 8 cups of distilled or purified water
• 3 or 4 saffron threads
• 3 or 4 tablespoons of raw coconut nectar*

Essential Tools: Kitchen Aid Blender, 12 cup tea Kettle, and Glass Pitcher





Spanish Saffron & Raw Coconut Nectar
"Secret"

What the heck is this?






















Raw Coconut Nectar comes from coconut trees.  It is a very low glycemic (GI of 35) natural liquid sweetener that is derived from the liquid sap of the coconut blossoms.  When the coconut tree is tapped it produces a nutrient rich juice or sap from the coconut blossoms.  The coconut nectar is minimally evaporated at low temperatures for 1 hour to remove excess moisture than raw agave nectar is heated at high temperatures and longer hours.  Raw agave nectar has 90% of fructose and coconut nectar has 16% sucrose.  Raw coconut nectar is 1.5% fructose, 0.5% glucose, and 82% inulin.

Nutritious Value of Raw Coconut Nectar

1. 17 amino acids
2. Vitamin C
3. Vitamin B1, B2, B3, and B6
4. Prebiotic 
5. Neutral PH
6. Grown without chemicals
7. Potassium
8. Magnesium
9. Zinc
10. Iron
11. Unprocessed, unfiltered, and unbleached
12. No additives or Preservatives

Raw Coconut Nectar has a naturally mild sweet flavor.


For benefits of Saffron (see posting on Saffron)

Saffron Lemon Balm Tea
"Cooling Down"

Directions

1. Thoroughly wash fresh berries and lemon balm leaves.
2. Boil 7 or 8 cups of distilled or purified water.
3. Add the saffron threads and 5 lemon leaves  - steep for 10 minutes.
4. Once steeped then let it cool down.
5. Pour the saffron tea in the blender with the berries.
6. Add the raw coconut nectar.
7. Then blend to liquify.
8. Served chilled.

Tip:  I used frozen berries.  I had bought fresh cranberries, strawberries, and raspberries.  I washed  and stored some in freezer ziploc bags to preserve the berries from spoiling.  The berries in the picture are my leftovers of months in the freezer.  You can decrease or increase the amount of serving of the raw coconut nectar to your sweet taste.  Or you can double the ingredients to make a big pitcher. 



                                                                                                                 Enjoy!





I COME AS A WHOLE BUT BREAK INTO PIECES WHO AM I?

"Garlic"

"I literally fall into pieces when I'm loved"

     Garlic is the member of the lily or Allium Sativum family including onions and leeks.  It is a vegetable but known to others as a herb or spice.  Garlic is used either as medicine or food.  Herbalist and folk healers have used garlic for over thousand of years to treat diseases.  For example,

• Ancient Egyptian healers used garlic to build physical strength,
• Greeks used garlic for a laxative,
• Chinese used garlic to lower blood pressure,
• Indians used garlic to strengthen the heart and keep blood fluid,
• and during the middle ages garlic was hung on doors at night to repel evil spirits.

Did you know...

 

     Garlic was featured in ancient medical textbooks from China, India, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.  There are over 500 pages on the study of garlic done by researchers and scientists.  The benefits of garlic and natural chemical compounds are published in medical journals.  Garlic contains compounds that act as a powerful natural antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal agents.  It's active ingredient is "allicin" which transforms into organosulfurs.  Garlic can zap viruses faster from your body.

"Eat me daily"

     Japanese research suggests eating one or two raw garlic cloves daily can boost your immune system up by 40%.  Garlic is packed with 70 different sulfur compounds that has the ability to fight off:

• High blood pressure
• Viruses, infections, germs
• Prevent cancers - such as, colon, stomach, endometrial, prostate, lung, brain, etc.
• Maintain a healthy cholesterol level (fight off atherosclerosis)
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Gout
• Stress
• Hemorrhoids
• Respiratory issues
• Fungual infections
• Food poisoning (neutralize Helicobacter pylori)
• Thin blood
• Lower risk of heart attacks
• Prevents colds
• Aging skin
• Oral candidiasis
• Alopecia areata

     Even though garlic has super powers, it does have minor drawbacks:

• Bad breath
• Can cause indigestion in some people if eaten raw 
• Can flare up acid reflux in some people
• Can irritate the skin and mucous membranes

     But on the other hand, garlic is an excellent source of the following minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health:

• Selenium (an important antioxidant that fights free radicals and protects DNA cells)
• Manganese
• Zinc
• Iron
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B6

     Today garlic flavors almost every cuisine in the world.

"I'm beneficial crushed/chopped and sitting for 15 minutes before using"



     Above all garlic is super beneficial to our bodies.  Try adding it daily to your healthy diet.  Garlic brings  a nice aroma flavor to all dishes.

                                                                Take time to enjoy "the stinking rose."










BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY

"Spread The Health Knowledge"

     I just stumbled upon a video made by Hip Hip Public Health and Partnership For A Healthier America on eating healthy and exercising.  Everyone should take a few minutes to watch, listen, and rock.  A health awareness song and video "Everybody" performed by artists and doctors, Jordin Sparks, Doug E. Fresh,  Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Dr. Olajide Williams.

     You got to love the passion Dr. Oz and Dr. Williams are doing in spreading awareness on living a healthy life and finding alternatives to help keep the body healthy the natural way.  As we all know not all doctors are like Dr. Oz on listening and hearing what's the alternative on preventing and fighting disease aliments natural way without relying heavily on pharmaceutical drugs.

     By any means necessary lets spread the word on a healthier way of life.

If you like the song, then go here Partnership For A Healthier America

http://ahealthieramerica.org/songs/

                                                                                                           Namaste



FELIX'S MEAN GREEN ONE SMOOTHIE

 

"Juicing Tuesday"

 

 

 

 

 

     It's Juice/Blending Day!  Viewer Felix has a "mean" smoothie that can refresh your body on a hot steamy day.   




"Mean Green One"

Message:  "On a hot and steamy day like today, there is nothing more refreshing than a nice glass of healthy smoothie that you KNOW (look how green it is!) that will be good for you.  Enjoy this smoothie that is high in fiber, vitamin C, K, and Potassium."

Shopping List

 

 

4-5 Florets of broccoli
1 Pear (skin on)
1 Medium size banana
2-3 tablespoons of Chobani plain Greek yogurt (or whichever yogurt you like)
Water










Essential Appliance:  Nutribullet Blender

Can serve two.  Roughly 150 calories per serving.

Enjoy!


                                                                                           Brought to you by, viewer Felix Yung

DON'T TOUCH THAT!

 

"Germs"

 

 

 

     Are you one of those that yells to someone, "DON'T TOUCH THAT!"  I am.  If you are, no need to be shy about it.  There are over millions of germs just lurking around waiting for it's prey to active that bacteria and spread.  Did you know an adult or child can touch over 10 objects within a minute time.  Lets think about this - hmm...  Before you touch an object like a public bathroom faucet or door knob someone before you and before that person etc. has touched it - millions of times and within that time there is always someone who does not wash his or her hands.  Then you come along and touched it.  Then it so happens you wipe your hands on your face or mouth.  The one touched you've done could have had E. Coli or any other live bacteria.  I'm pretty sure E. Coli.  How often do you practice safe germ protection?  Do you teach your child or love one the importance of bacteria prevention and what the damage can cause?  Don't be naive and think - "Well, my immune system is pretty strong enough to overcome."  But what about the other person who immune system is not strong enough and falls into the category of receiving an flesh eating bacteria?

 

     We are in a time where bacteria has now become resistant to antibiotics.  Many young people are losing lives and body limbs because of germs.  Keep in mind we cannot always assume the other person practices safe germ protection.  When in doubt, always use precaution.  Remember in my post on Fighting Germs - "It takes 20 seconds to thoroughly wash your hands with soap to kill germs."

 

     Where does germs most lurk and hide out at?

 

Well, according to the article, "Don't Touch That! 8 Ways to Protect Yourself From Germs in Public Places," done by AARP http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-03-2011/8-germiest-places.html beware of the following locations and surfaces:

 

• Restaurant menus
• Lemon wedges (served with your beverage at restaurants)
• Condiment Dispensers
• Restroom Door Handles
• Soap Dispensers
• Grocery Carts
• Airplane Bathrooms
• Doctors' Offices
   

*Here is my own list that needs to be aware of:

• Public Restroom Faucets (think you have to turn the water on)
• Public Pool areas (especially dressing rooms and showers)
• Gym facilities and showers
• Never walk bare foot in any public area
• Public Poles (subways, buses)
• Public Benches
• Water fountains
• Soda/Beverage fountains
• Supermarkets

If you feel the need to touch, then use a tissue.  Always wash hands.

    

     In conclusion, we all should take precautions in spreading germs and learning the prevention you can pass on to family and friends.  Keep building up a strong immune system. 

 

 

 

                                                              When in doubt, don't touch!

 



REMEMBER THIS...

"Failure is not falling down, but refusing to give up"

                                                                                                             Chinese Proverb

                                                                                                                   



 

 

 

     If you believe you have failed, get back up and dust yourself off.  Keep striving.  Don't let anymore or disease still your thunder.