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Monday, December 9, 2024
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Friday, November 29, 2024
Orange full meal smoothie
In a stout blender add:
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
2 large peeled oranges
1 cup cauliflower
1 tsp ashwagandha
1 tbs chia seeds
1 tsp maca root
1 tsp taurine
1 cup almond milk
1 scoop protein powder (pea is my recommendation)
stevia to taste
water and ice to coming close to filling the blender
blend well
enjoy
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Friday, September 27, 2024
Chocolate - Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies with Coconut Sugar
In a large bowl:
2 cups coconut sugar
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
pinch of sea salt
In a pan on the stove, slowly bring to a light boil:
8 tbs butter
1/4 cup unsweetened coco powder
1 cup natural peanut butter (crunchy is best, no sugar)
1 tbs vanilla
1/2 cup whole milk
Bring items on the stove to a light boil for about 1 minute. Pour into large bowel with the oats and sugar.
Mix well.
Spoon individual cookies onto a cookie sheet pre-sprayed with olive oil or you can pour into a casarole dish also pre-sprayed. Put into fridge and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes. Cover and keep refridgerated.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Monday, July 29, 2024
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Oatmeal, chocolate chip, peanut butter cookies.
In a mixing bowel add
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup creamy or crunchy natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- (Optional - 1 banana)
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Apple Cinnamon Whole Wheat Cookies with Coconut Sugar
In a large bowl add
3 cups finely chopped apple
1 tbs cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup coconut sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Mix well by hand or with an electric mixer.
Roll dough into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Place into cookie sheets sprayed with oil.
Place into an oven preheated to 375 f
Bake for 12 minutes.
Remove and allow to cool. If not eaten soon after baking, put into a fridge or freezer for storage.
Monday, June 10, 2024
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Monday, February 26, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
1 Cup...Boosts Immune System to Kill Viruses & Bacteria | Dr. Mandell
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Monday, February 12, 2024
Delicious Maple Chocolate Whole Wheat Bread
(Yes, it's a bit of work, but everything worthwhile is.)
Start with a large bowl.
Add 5 cups warm water (click here for the best temperature)
Add 2 tbs yeast (stir gently and just a little with a whisk, spoon, or fork)
Allow to sit for 10 minutes
Add two large eggs
Add 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup
Add 1 tbs salt
Add 1 tsp baking powder
Add 1 tsp baking soda
Add 4 tbs olive oil
(stir with a whisk, spoon, or fork)
Add 10 cups whole wheat flour
stir with something stout
Add 3 cups dark chocolate chips
gently stir with a large sturdy spoon (you can also use your hands)
On a flat nonporous surface, pour out 3 cups rolled oats. (Typically I prefer old fashioned rolled oats, and you can use them for this, but for this recipe, you can also use quick oats.) Spread the oats out so there is a thin layer. Pour and scoop the dough out on the oats. Add 2 cups whole wheat flour on top of the dough. Start kneading with your hands. If after you start kneeding, you need a little more flour, you can add 1-1.5 cups more. This can actually be enjoyable, it can be a stress reliver and a decent exercise. Click here for: how to knead bread. BTW, this is one time, as long as it stays on and directly above the surface you are kneading on, this is one time it's ok to get a little aggressive and perhaps work out some of your frustrations.
After kneading just a minute ot two, if needed, add a little more whole wheat flour.
Continue to knead. Kneading should last in total about 10 minutes.
Place the ball of bread dough back into the original bowl. There will likely be a little dough left from the original mixing and this will allow it to be absorbed into the bowl.
Place a dry towel over the bowl of bread dough and allow to rise for one hour.
Pour another two cups rolled oats onto the same surface and spread out just enough to allow the risen dough to be placed on the thin layer of oats.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Spray with oil (olive if available) 4 bread pans.
Place the ball of dough on the think layer or oats. Roll it in the oats to cover the dough. Cut dough into 4 mostly equal parts. I do not cut to the surface but stop just above and then pull the pieces apart. Gently roll each part on the think layer of oats. Place into sprayed bread pans and allow to rise for another hour.
Place in preheated oven and allow and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove, allow to cool, remove loafs of bread. Enjoy.
Delicious Maple Blueberry Whole Wheat-Oat Bread
(Yes, it's a bit of work, but everything worthwhile is.)
Add 1 tsp baking soda
Continue to knead. Kneading should last in total about 12 minutes.
Friday, February 9, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Friday, February 2, 2024
Thursday, February 1, 2024
How to Boost Your Acetylcholine for Super Brain Power
Avoid coffee and green tea for other health concerns/reasons. Both coffee and green tea can cause other problems, some significant in your later years.
You can get the same benefit elsewhere.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
I AVOID 5 FOODS & my body is 30 YEARS YOUNGER! Harvard Genetics Professor David Sinclair
I am neither vegan nor vegetarian though I eat meat very sparingly and generally only in the winter. I also prefer to eat a good healthy well balanced breakfast, it gives me better energy for the day. I try to frequently skip meals after breakfast.
If at all possible, be sure to keep grapes/raisins and spinach/kale in your diet.
Remember there is a huge difference between complex and refined carbs. I eat bread, but whole wheat and oat bread. I keep it to no more than two pieces a day.
I also eliminate sugars as much as possible.
A Mediterranean or modified Mediterranean diet is a good diet option.
Avoid alcohol, eat raisins/grapes.
Always consult your physician before doing vigorous exercise as he recommends.
And lastly... of course, while he MAY feel and look 20 years younger, he really isn't chronologically 20 years younger.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Delicious Cinnamon Honey Raisin Whole Wheat-Oat Bread...good for the body and soul
(Yes, it's a bit of work, but everything worthwhile is.)
Start with a large bowl.
Add 5 cups warm water (click here for the best temperature)
Add 2 tbs yeast (stir with a whisk, spoon, or fork)
Allow to sit for 10 minutes
Add two large eggs
Add 1/2 cup of honey
Add 1 tbs salt
Add 1 tsp baking powder
Add 1 tsp baking soda
Add 4 tbs olive oil
(stir with a whisk, spoon, or fork)
Add 2 cups raisins
(stir with a whisk, spoon, or fork)
Add 10 cups whole wheat flour
(Optional: In addition to the 2 cups of raisins, add a cup of dried cranberries)
gently stir with a large sturdy spoon (you can also use your hands)
On a flat nonporous surface, pour out 4 cups rolled oats. (Typically I prefer old fashioned rolled oats, and you can use them for this, but for this recipe, quick oats are better.) Spread the oats out so there is a thin layer. Pour and scoop the dough out on the oats. Start kneading with your hands. This can actually be enjoyable, it can be a stress reliver and a decent exercise. Click here for: how to knead bread. BTW, this is one time, as long as it stays on and directly above the surface you are kneading on, this is one time it's ok to get a little aggressive and perhaps work out some of your frustrations.
After kneading just a minute ot two, (have prepared in advance) add 1 more cup or whole wheat flour.
Continue to knead another two or three minutes and add another prepared cup of whole wheat flour.
Continue to knead. Kneading should last in total about 12 minutes.
Place the ball of bread dough back into the original bowl. There will likely be a little dough left from the original mixing and this will allow it to be absorbed into the bowl.
Place a dry towel over the bowl of bread dough and allow to rise for one hour.
Pour another two cups rolled oats (quick is best for this) onto the same surface and spread out just enough to allow the risen dough to be placed on the thin layer of oats.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Spray with oil (olive if available) 5 or six bread pans.
Place the ball of dough on the think layer or oats. Roll it in the oats to cover the outside of the ball. Using a knife or dough scraper, slowly but firmly divide the dough into 5 or six mostly equal parts. I do not cut to the surface but stop just above and then pull the pieces apart. Gently roll each part on the think layer of oats. Please into sprayed bread pans and allow to rise for another hour.
Place in preheated oven and allow and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove, allow to cool, remove loafs of bread. Enjoy.
Saturday, January 27, 2024
How to Repair Your Immune System if it is Old and Damaged
Of course, if a child or adult has a high fever...especially for a prolonged period speak with your doctor. If it's very high, speak with your doctor or the hospital immediately.
Friday, January 26, 2024
TOP 10 HABITS THAT DAMAGE YOUR IMMUNITY - How to Boost Immunity
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Fix Your Short Term Memory Loss – Hippocampus Repair – Dr.Berg
I appreciate Dr. Berg and have respect for him; however, he paints carbohydrates with a broad brush. There is a huge difference between complex and refined carbs. We should all avoid refined carbs. We need complex carbs to be healthy.
Dr. Berg talks about stress in this video. If you click on Health & Diet above, you'll see additional resources that may help with stress.
In a nutshell:
Simplify as much as possible.
Live congruently with your values.
Develop self-efficacy.
Aerobic exercise (do not overdo)
Deep slow breathing with associated stretches (don't do on your own until you've been taught by someone who knows what they are doing).
Monday, January 15, 2024
Friday, January 5, 2024
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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(Yes, it's a bit of work, but everything worthwhile is.) Start with a large bowl. Add 5 cups warm water ( click here for the best tem...
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In a large bowl: 2 cups coconut sugar 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats pinch of sea salt In a pan on the stove, slowly bring to a light boil...