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CCT for health! A Shameless Plug for 3 Staple Indian Curry Spices results in a 90% effective conversion rate!

CORIANDER : Coriander use has a medicinal plant has been reported since 1500 B.C. both as a spice and as a medicine. Used extensively as a base for nearly ALL curries in India. It aids digestion, reduce flatulence and improves appetite. It helps relieving spasms within the gut and counters the effects of nervous tension. Other little known secret uses:   Coriander is also chewed to sweeten the breath, especially after consumption of garlic or onion. It is applied externally as a lotion for rheumatic pain. Coriander essential oil is used in the manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics and dentifrices. CINNAMON --Who does not already love cinnamon ? In India cinnamon is an integral part of both hot spicy curries or sweet desserts. Garam masala worthy enough to get on the festival banquet must have cinnamon in it. Other little known secret uses:   Whether in pumpkin pie, cinnamon rolls, raisin bread, and cinnamon sugar topping, but there are healthier ways to reap th...

Turmeric Smoothie - So Tasty You Won't Believe It Has One of the Most Powerful Antioxidants In The World

Who needs medication when nature gave us turmeric. Take a look at the incredible health benefits of this plant. - Digestive Aid - Blood Purifier - Anti-inflammatory - Wound Healer - Skin Tonic - Analgesic - Anti-viral - Anti-bacterial  - Anti-fungal - Antiseptic - Anti-carcinogenic  - Fat Metabolizer - Cholesterol Reducer - Gas Reducer

Soy - Pitas- Calcium rich and an easy way to beat Osteoporosis

Whole SOY -Wheat Pitas Osteoporosis isn’t like a small deal. It’s a huge deal. It doesn’t take a major trauma to break osteoporotic bones, and fractures related to this devastating disease are a leading cause of hospitalization, disability, and even death.  Did you know that an adult over age 50 who fractures a hip has a one in four chance of dying within one year? -  Well here is one lady's quick fix to get some calcium into your body - tastily! Soy flour contains about six times as much calcium as whole wheat flour . It contains no gluten, so in general it’s not a good choice for bread, but for a flatbread that’s not as critical.  The words “raw” and “green” kept leaping to mind and happily, the baked pitas taste great. Their yellowish color was a tipoff that these were not your average wheat pitas, but otherwise you’d never have known. - Yield:  8 pitas Time: Mix and ferment sponge: 1 hour Mix final dough: 10 minutes Ferment: 1....

Organic Raw Cane Sugar - Is Good For Your Health!

Pure organic raw cane sugar is good for health!  Sugar occurs in greatest quantities in sugar cane and sugar beets from which it is separated for commercial use. Sugar from both sources is produced by nature in the same fashion as all green plants produce sugar-as a means of storing the sun's energy. The "simple" sugars, or monosaccharides (such as glucose), store energy which biological cells use and consume. Sucrose is a larger sugar molecule that breaks down into glucose and fructose in the intestine during metabolism. Glucose is the vital fuel that the brain cells use, it is also fuels energy in the body. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicinal paradigm has held  good organic, cane sugar with little or no refining in the highest regard, Sugar is sweet, develops semen, beneficial for the eyes, nourishing and gives strength. It eliminates excessive humors of wind and bile in the body and checks toxicity of cells. Uses of raw sugar according to Ayurveda: 1. ...

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BEST THINGS FOR SUMMER DRINKS

Cool , astringent, and ever so slightly sweet, peppermint plays up the luscious flavors of fruit, rose brings a floral hint to a fruit salad. In the   summer   we want our   cocktails or mocktails   to be nice and refreshing. One of the   best   ways to perk up a cocktail for a hot day is to add fresh   herbs, mild spices and flowers. Use   herbs and botanicals  either by themselves or as a mixer to flavor your   cocktails   for low-calorie alcoholic   drinks   that are full of delicious flavor and aroma. Mix up a   summer drink   loaded with depth and flavor—not calories—from all- natural   flavoring that comes in easy to use healthy versions of ordinary salts and sugars.. Here are a couple of ideas – ·        Mint Julep : The ultimate mint cocktail. Bourbon, eSutras Organics Mint sugar , fresh mint leaves, and crushed ice. ·    ...

Why eat well? Because it is our President's Challenge

Why eat well? A simple question answered by none other than the office of the President of the United States. Because the results are amazing: A healthy heart. Regular physical activity and a healthy diet can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels and can reduce the risk of illnesses such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease. Strong bones. The human body was designed for activity,  and by exercising regularly and making smart food choices, you’ll look and feel better—every day. Remember, fitness is about improving muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory strength and endurance, and flexibility through regular physical activity. That even includes things like walking the dog, raking leaves, or playing tag with the kids. Fueling your body with the right foods is also a must. Why Are Staying Active and Eating Well So Important? Because the results are amazing: A HEALTHY HEART Regular physical activity and a healthy diet can lower you...