A simple diet with occasional light fasting can go a long way in creating deep, peaceful state of being. One should avoid food habits that scatter the mind or overheat the body and this deplete yin fluids as known in hinese medicine. Too many ingredients in meals, spicy and rich foods aswell as sugars, caffeine, large evening meals and late night eating contribute to having a busy mind.
What you can eat to support a peaceful state:
1. Oatstraw tea/Oat groat tea- contains silicon whihc improve calcium metabolism and strengthen nerve and heart tissue.
2. Mulberries and lemons calm the mind aswell as Schisandra berries are considered in chinese medicine to calm the spirit and assist in insomnia nad memory recall and concentration.
3. Chia seeds have a sedative action.
4. Dill and basil can be used in cooking to have a calming effect.
5. Herbs of Chamomile, Catnip and Scullcap is helpful for the nervous person or one who has difficulty sleeping.
Try these suggestions and let me know how it goes!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Superfood/herb extraordinaire....5 health benefits of TUMERIC!
One of my favorite cooking additions is tumeric- a super anti-oxidant that shines bright yellow like the sun...
The active ingredient in tumeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for 2500 years in India.
So what does tumeric do for you?
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. It is a liver detoxifier.
3. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects.
4. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
5. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
So add more tumeric to your cooking and enjoy knowing you are supporting your body and many levels!
The active ingredient in tumeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for 2500 years in India.
So what does tumeric do for you?
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. It is a liver detoxifier.
3. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects.
4. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
5. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
So add more tumeric to your cooking and enjoy knowing you are supporting your body and many levels!
Friday, November 26, 2010
How to get more veggies into you...Eating Kale can be as easy as 1., 2, 3!!
So all the hype about Kale..well, the good news is that it is all that it is cracked up to be. It contains pro-health nutrients including sulforaphane, an important chemical that helps boost the detoxification enzymes. One of my favorite ways of eating kale is described in the recipe below...Enjoy and let me know how it goes :)
Kale Chips
1 bunch kale
2 tbsp olive oil
Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Remove the leaves from the stems.
3. Wash and dry with salad spinner or clean towels.
4. Tear or cut kale into bite sized pieces.
5. Drizzle olive oil on kale and sprinkle with a little pepper and minimal salt to taste.
6. Bake until the edges brown slightly but not burnt- about 10-15 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with some more pepper or your favorite spices.
Eat within a day- if you keep over night in the fridge it loses it's crisp, although still usable in salads etc.
Kale Chips
1 bunch kale
2 tbsp olive oil
Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Remove the leaves from the stems.
3. Wash and dry with salad spinner or clean towels.
4. Tear or cut kale into bite sized pieces.
5. Drizzle olive oil on kale and sprinkle with a little pepper and minimal salt to taste.
6. Bake until the edges brown slightly but not burnt- about 10-15 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with some more pepper or your favorite spices.
Eat within a day- if you keep over night in the fridge it loses it's crisp, although still usable in salads etc.
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