The lemon in this recipe brings a fresh, brightness to the rice. Serve this as a side to a main dish of tofu or vegetables.

Recipe from Isis Israel, Food for Life Educational Alliance Partner

Memorial Day 2012

There is an excellent program honoring our fallen military members on PBS this coming Sunday evening at 8pm. God bless the men and women who have given all for our nation. May they rest in peace until the Lord Jesus returns! Pay your respects and remember what this holiday stands for and be safe! In the mean time, here is a patriotic video for you to enjoy:

Lassi is a sweet and spicy beverage from India that traditionally is made with yogurt. This dairy-free version is delicious and makes a wonderful breakfast or snack.
        
        Ingredients
        
        Makes 3 servings
        
        2 cups fortified plain or vanilla soy- or rice milk
        1 frozen or fresh banana, or 1 small ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks
        3 pitted dates, chopped
        1 teaspoon ground cardamom
        1/4 teaspoon black pepper
        
        Directions
        
        Combine all ingredients in blender and process until very smooth and creamy. Serve cold.
        Tip: Lassi is best served well chilled. If the nondairy milk and fruit are cold, you can serve at once. If they are room temperature, the lassi will taste best if it is chilled in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
        
        Per serving (3/4 cup): calories: 135; fat: 2.6 g; saturated fat: 0.4 g; calories from fat: 17.3%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 5.8 g; carbohydrates: 24.4 g; sugar: 13.1 g; fiber: 3.3 g; sodium: 85 mg; calcium: 188 mg; iron: 1.8 mg; vitamin C: 3.7 mg; beta-carotene: 11 mcg; vitamin E: 2 mg
        
        Recipe by Jo Stepaniak found in Breaking the Food Seduction by Neal Barnard, M.D.

Food As Medicine

This dish is packed with flavor and the right amount of heat. Skip dinner at the restaurant and create your own dal at home. Turmeric has been long used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both Chinese and Indian medicine. It also gives the dal that beautiful bright yellow color!

Ingredients

Makes 3 servings

1 cup dry red lentils
1 fresh tomato, chopped
1 bunch fresh spinach, washed
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon yellow asafetida* powder (ferula)
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 cups water
fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

* Asafetida is a spice with a strong, onion-like aroma often used in Asian cooking, especially Indian. Look for it in health food stores or in the spice section of larger supermarkets.

Directions

Place lentils and water in a large pan. Cook for 25 minutes over medium-high heat, then turn to low. Add spices, lemon juice, spinach, and tomato 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

Per serving (1/3 recipe): calories: 257; fat: 2 g; calories from fat: 6.4%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 20 g; carbohydrates: 44.9 g; sugar: 2.8 g; fiber: 15 g; sodium: 1062 mg; calcium: 205 mg; iron: 11.8 mg; vitamin C: 23.3 mg; beta-carotene: 6175 mcg; vitamin E: 3.4 mg

Recipe from Isis Israel, Food for Life Educational Alliance Partner

Ingredients for Vegetarian Pot Roast Recipe

Recipe by LoveToKnow member on Recipes.com subdomain.

This smoothie has a delightfully lighter sweetness than most other smoothies. Apricots are a wonderful source of vitamin A, C, and beta-carotene.

Toxic Substances How to Avoid Them

This article, Toxic Substances and How to Avoid Them deals with the environment we live in today. How much do you think about toxic substances? Most of us use products with toxins in them and take in toxins every day. Our modern lives are often dependent on toxin-laden products that we use without every really thinking about the possible effects. We should do, as there is plenty of medical evidence of the damage that is being done to our bodies all the time. Toxicants are found in our water, food and air: it is impossible to avoid them completely. We can reduce our intake of them, and we can help our bodies get rid of them.

What are Toxicants

Toxicants are poisonous substances that have their origins in plant or animal matter. They can cause disease, including cancer, developmental and neurological disorders. They can also cause severe allergic reactions. Toxicants make their way into our food and our environment in a number of ways, but can do so wherever chemicals are used. Pesticides used in farming can affect our food, and can also make their way into the water supply. Toxic run-off from industrial farms can sometimes end up affecting fish, making them toxic when eaten. Toxic chemicals are added to all sorts of household products, particularly cleaning products. There are various airborne pollutants from factories and vehicles in the air, especially in urban areas. It is impossible to escape toxicants.

Toxicants and Disease

There is strong evidence linking exposure to toxicants to disease. Most damaging may be long-term, low-level exposure to toxicants in the environment. Some chemicals are dealt with by the body quickly, while others are more difficult for the body to deal with. Over time, they slowly build up in our bodies, sitting in our tissue. Women can pass on chemicals in their own bodies to their children when pregnant, and so many of us are born with toxicants already in our bodies.

Much research has been done into toxicants, and many direct links between them and certain diseases found. For example, the link between lead absorption and disease is well-known, especially its link to developmental disorders in children. Mercury is another common toxicant, causing damage to the brain, heart, lungs, kidney and immune system. You can find some more information about research into particular toxicants and disease here. These direct links are almost certainly only a small part of the story. With all kinds of chemicals and organic toxins building up in our bodies all the time, it is impossible to carry out research into the effects of every different combination. However, we do know that incidence of unexplained diseases such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and physical problems such as infertility is rising. It does not take much to work out that constant exposure to toxic substances cannot be good for our health.

Can we Avoid Toxicants?

It is impossible to avoid them altogether, but there are some sensible steps you can take to cut down on your exposure to toxicants.

–          Switch to natural cleaning products, rather than using chemical ones. You will be surprised at how effective they are. Just remember that previous generations managed just fine without harsh chemical cleaners.

–          Be careful about using make-up, creams, powders and other products on your skin. Try to use as few products as you can, and look for natural alternatives where possible.

–          Buy organic, unprocessed foods. Better still, grow your own. Pesticides used in agriculture are a major source of toxic chemicals, but they are not needed. Any foods that have gone through some kind of factory processing may also have been exposed to chemicals: stick to fresh wholefoods as much as possible, for both long and short term health benefits.

–          Try and avoid atmospheric pollution. It’s difficult to do, and sometimes you just can’t avoid travel through polluted rush-hour cities, but avoid it when you can. Do your bit too: ride a bike or walk if possible, rather than driving your car.

As well as avoiding toxicants, we can also take steps to try and flush those we do ingest out of our bodies. Some foods help our bodies cleanse themselves. Leafy greens like spinach and kale are good, as is beetroot, artichokes, certain berries and seeds and many others. You can also try a free sample of VelociTea to help you on your way!

If you have any ideas about Toxic Substances and How to Avoid Them, please share below in the comments section of my site.

Everyone Needs to Detox Their Bodies

Earlier this week I had business in the San Fernando Valley here in Southern California. When you drive over Rocky Peak from Simi Valley, the view of the valley is quite impressive. I could see a haze all the way up against the Hollywood Hills. My first thought was that I am so glad I drink our detox tea everyday. It is a tonic of safe and gentle herbs. The tonic cleans all the soft tissues of the body including the:

1. Colon
2. Kidneys
3. Liver
4. Lungs

Watch this video and you will see live parasites inside of a person’s colon. Disease begins in a dirty colon so keeping your digestive system cleansed on the inside is vital for your good health.

You can get a free week of our detox tea on my website below. Try the tea and experience what an internal cleanse is like.

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Be aware that I am not a licensed medical provider and my FDA disclaimer is found on the bottom right of all my websites pages. I have had excellent results with fitness & wellness and promote products & services that I believe in. By taking effective action and using common sense, I am prescription free and living an abundant life of wellness.

Your Partner in Success!

Daniel Parsons

When I was young and serving in the US Air Force over in West Germany, my father was engaged in construction projects overseas. He had me meet him in Vienna, Austria one Christmas. We went to see the Nutcracker and the Vienna Orchestra. I have enjoyed classical music ever since.

Time Freedom

Did you take time to play today ? Today was a sunny and warm day in Southern California. I had some business to tend to in the San Fernando Valley. I decided that I would wake up early and go walk 18 holes of golf before my appointment. Golf courses are not as crowded on the weekdays. The greens fees are also more affordable. It felt great to be outdoors enjoying the incredible game of golf today. How can you also gain your own time freedom?

Did you know that over 35 million people work from their home office? When you have a home based business, you set your hours. Time freedom is a benefit of being an entrepreneur. Learn more by dialing 559-726-1259 for more details on how to earn money from home. I have a couple of income streams working from my home in Santa Barbara.

My passion in life is fitness and wellness so I help people improve their health and wellness. I get paid commissions on my efforts. That means I can wake up in the morning and see sales that have come in overnight. I found a great company to work as an affiliate. We get paid early in the month.

The Marketing industry has much opportunity available. Our company owner in the Whole Wellness Club choses not to spend money on advertising the companies product line. Chuck chose a compensation plan that rewards people with residual income. That means that if someone reads some of my websites and purchases products, I will earn a commission. The world is global now so when I am sleeping, it is daytime over in Asia. When someone in Singapore buys Whole Wellness Club products from my affiliate website, I earn the commission.

If you are ready to start earning money while you sleep or earn money while walking 18 holes of golf, visit my website and call me to join our conference calls that are held each week!

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This chowder is full of spice and flavor, without the added fat or cholesterol.

Many years ago I was thirsty for the peace that my grandparents and father had in their lives. I asked God to make the peace that my relatives had available to me. My life was a disaster and I knew there was a better way. Over time, I found the best friend anyone can ever have…Jesus…I am on my way to Sabbath School now to learn how to be more like my best friend !

Body and Mind: The Holistic Approach to Wellness

We humans have powerful minds, and powerful bodies, and the relationship between the two is stronger than many people think. Having a healthy mind will help keep your body healthy, and vice-versa. Many of us lead stressful, busy lives, and find it difficult to keep our minds and bodies healthy. We often lead sedentary lives, going from desk, to car, to couch every day. Lack of time, cooking skills and knowledge can mean that we eat a damaging diet. Urban life exposes us to toxic chemicals everywhere we go. All these things can help contribute to both physical and mental health problems, and they in turn contribute to each other.

If you tend to find that you are tired, grumpy and lacking in energy, and prone to minor illnesses and aches and pains, then you probably already know that you need to change your lifestyle. How do you do this? You make body and mind wellness your goal.

Wellness

Wellness is about more than just not being ill: it is about managing your body and mind so that they work for you, not against you. A key part of the wellness concept is recognition that the body and mind are not separate, and that healthiness in one can help promote healthiness in the other. This is partly a general connection: if you feel physically ill, your emotional health will be affected, and that in turn may make you feel more ill.

However, there are also some very specific connections between physical and mental functioning. For example, scientists know that half of the neurotransmitter function in the brain is actually made in the gut: so eating the right food has a direct link with cognitive function. Poor emotional health could even be a risk factor for developing cancer: a study carried out by Israeli researchers showed that women who had suffered two ‘severe life events’ were 62% more likely than other women to develop breast cancer.

It seems clear that if you do not keep your body and your mind healthy, you will not struggle to keep either of them healthy.

Taking Action

Often, it is difficult or impossible to do anything about some of the things in our lives that are causing us stress and damaging our health. Things like having to commute in busy traffic every day, working with difficult people, or having financial worries are hard to do anything about. While we cannot always change our lives easily, we can make sure that we have resilience, and resilience leads to wellness. Resilience is being physically and mentally strong and able to deal with everything life throws at us. If you are finding that even running simple errands (having to collect parcels or do some last-minute shopping) feels stressful, then you need more resilience.

Follow these practical tips to help you build your Resilience:

–          Keep active.

Our bodies are not designed to be inactive, and when we do not use our bodies enough, they begin to deteriorate. When we are sedentary, our minds are more prone to stress and depression, as we are not using our bodies as we should. Exercise sends an instant hit of glucose and oxygen into the brain, both of which it needs to function properly.

–          Understand nutrition.

Eating the right foods gives your body and brain the fuel they need to function. Having the right diet can sometimes mean being able to stop taking drugs for chronic illnesses and allergies. The best food to eat is the food that is closest to our ‘natural’ diet: plenty of fresh unprocessed whole foods, mainly fruits, vegetables and whole grains. If you have particular allergies or concerns about your diet, see if you can find a good nutritionist who can advise you on natural supplements.

–          Focus your mind.

Have life-goals and a sense of purpose. What is it that you feel you were put on the planet to do? If you do not know, develop your interests and find out. Taking part in yoga, meditation or tai chi can help you focus both body and mind on your goals.

–          Make social connections.

We are designed to live with and among each other: the modern pattern of living alone or in small nuclear families is not our natural state. Make time for friends and family and for your community, and you will find you feel happier and more grounded.

–          Accept change.

Life is unpredictable, so stop fighting it. Build your inner core of strength so that you can deal with change, both good and bad. Do this by regularly re-evaluating your life and understanding your own emotional responses. Change always brings loss of some kind, even when it is positive (such as having a child leading to loss of independence). It often also brings opportunity, so learn to focus on that.

No-one can guarantee that they will always be happy and healthy, but you can give yourself the best possible chance.

Overcome Obstacles That Hinder Your Growth

Are you struggling with relationships?

Are you struggling to lose weight?

Are you struggling to earn a living?

Are you ready to make the changes necessary to help you in all these areas of your life? Watch the video as I share how I was able to make major advances in my life on all these issues. The links to the requested information people asked about during the presentation are below the video.

Several people wanted to know the names of the Success Books:

Success Reading List

Everyone can have one free week of the Detox Tea to remove toxins and waste build up that is stuck inside your body by requesting the tea on my secure site below:

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Be aware that I am not a licensed medical provider and my FDA disclaimer is found on the bottom right of all my websites pages. I have had excellent results with fitness & wellness and promote products & services that I believe in. By taking effective action and using common sense, I am prescription free and living an abundant life of wellness.

Your Partner in Success!

Daniel Parsons