Spring Flower Popsicles Recipe: Edible Flower Pops-Bridal, Baby Shower on FamilyFreshCooking.com — Family Fresh Cooking

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Depressed? Forget The Pills. Eat a Banana

Banana for Breakfast anyone???

This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy....

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

DEPRESSION:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS:
Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

ANEMIA:
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

BLOOD PRESSURE:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

BRAIN POWER:
200 students at a Twickenham school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

CONSTIPATION:
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

HANGOVERS:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

HEARTBURN:
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

MORNING SICKNESS:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

MOSQUITO BITES:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

NERVES:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system..

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

ULCERS:
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chroniclercases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL:
Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!'

 

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GMO Banana's coming to America Courtesy of Bill Gates

(NaturalNews) What does the development of genetically modified bananas have to do with the with the world's richest man, founder of Microsoft Corp. Bill Gates? Everything.

As noted by CNet News, James Dale, the director for the Center for Tropical Crops and Biocommodities at Queensland University of Technology in Australia, says he's devoted a number of years to the creation of a better banana (what is currently wrong with the kind that grow naturally? We haven't a clue, but there it is).

Dale says he's been working on creating a pro-vitamin A-enriched banana since 2005. "Good science can make a massive difference here by enriching staple crops such as Ugandan bananas with pro-vitamin A and providing poor and subsistence-farming populations with nutritionally rewarding food," he said in a statement.world's richest man, founder of Microsoft Corp. Bill Gates? Everything.

'We know our science will work' - famous last words

And now, thanks to nearly $10 million in funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dale is close to achieving his goal. As reported by CNet:

There is a big visual clue these bananas are different. They look the same on the outside, but the flesh is more orange than pale as a result of high vitamin A. Unlike the bananas we are used to in the U.S., these plantains are always cooked before being eaten. The banana is a common staple food, but it's lacking in micronutrients like vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiencies have been linked to weakened immune systems and blindness.

"We know our science will work. We made all the constructs, the genes that went into bananas, and put them into bananas here at QUT. Hundreds of different permutations went into field trials up north and we tested everything to make sure our science worked here in Queensland," Dale said.

The report noted that prior to human consumption the bananas were safely eaten by Mongolian gerbils (not sure what the connection is to humans but we're going with it). The strain of bananas destined for human consumption were grown in Queensland and have since been shipped to the United States. A six-week trial is scheduled and the results will be reported by the end of the year.

Dale says he hopes that Ugandan farmers will be growing the new GMO bananas by 2020.

Gates Foundation has a history of GMO support

On his foundation's blog, Gates trumpeted the research and sounded a hopeful tone for the outcome:

Before our visit, I didn't know much about bananas. Dale, an agricultural scientist, is one of the world's leading experts. He has been profiled in The New Yorker, in a fascinating article about the history of bananas as an export crop. As the article explains, a blight has spread among plantations in Asia and Australia in recent years, badly damaging production of the one type of banana that is grown for export, the Cavendish. This disease, a fungus, hasn't spread to Latin America yet, but if it does, bananas could get a lot scarcer and more expensive in North America and elsewhere. Dale is working to develop new versions of the Cavendish that resist the fungus. He does this by inserting genetic material from other organisms into banana plants.

This work is separate from the research that our foundation supports, although some of the same techniques and scientific principles are involved, including transgenic experiments. Making banana plants less susceptible to diseases is a secondary goal for us. Our primary goal is to help Dale develop new types of banana that are more nutritious - specifically, much richer in Vitamin A and Iron that the body can absorb.

If, somehow, bananas are eradicated from the planet, other non-GMO sources of vitamin A include broccoli, carrots, apricots and sweet potatoes.

Sources for this article include:
http://www.gatesnotes.com/Development/Building-Better-Bananas
http://www.cnet.com/news/super-bananas-to-start-human-trials-in-us/
http://www.naturalnews.com/020364_vitamin_A_vision_problems.html

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US Buying Slave Labor Shrimp from Wallmart and Costco

According to the article from Natural News, much of the US shrimp that is coming from China,  Thialand, and other Asian countries are being raised by enslaved, starving people and encourages all not to buy these shrimp from Walmart or  Costco.....I agree.

NaturalNews) Some of the most popular American corporations are importing shrimp at super-cheap prices from Thailand, where migrant workers are in slavery, like in Nazi Germany, being tortured while they work for no pay 20 hours a day. How much shrimp is being imported that's processed by slaves, including child slaves? Walmart and Costco are contributing to the chaos, buying and selling shrimp exported from Thailand every year, and it's slave-labor shrimp at "rock bottom" cost. No wonder Walmart and Costco are such "successful" businesses. What else are they buying that's made by slaves who are tortured mentally and physically while working 20-hour days for zero pay? Wine, maybe.

No wonder these massive corporations can afford to advertise regularly on TV. Now you see. Now you see what corporations are really doing to America, supporting this, and adding to the "behind-closed-doors" slavery, much like Nazi Germany 75 years ago. Are you a criminal if you know about criminal activity and still give the perpetrators your money?
(http://www.foothilltech.org)

Now we all see where real advertising revenue is generated -- by selling super-cheap shrimp, and we're talking about FARM-RAISED shrimp that are fed toxic non-edible seafood and processed by tortured slaves. No wonder these huge American corporations can afford to advertise, during prime time, or during the Superbowl, and have billboards near every major highway exit, and full-page/full-color ads on the back page of newspapers.

Natural News' J.D. Heyes reported:

A 2013 report by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) titled "The Hidden Cost: Human Rights Abuses in Thailand's Shrimp Industry" notes that the country is the largest exporter of shrimp in the world, exporting over 392,000 tons in 2011; 46 percent of that shrimp went to the U.S., while Thailand accounted for more than 10 percent of Europe's total shrimp imports.

"The shrimp industry is heavily reliant on migrant workers, many of whom are trafficked and face arduous journeys before having to endure abusive conditions in Thailand's exploitative shrimp factories," the report said. "Due to a desire to keep costs as low as possible, major exporting companies often subcontract to external pre-processing facilities. These facilities, also referred to as 'peeling sheds', remove the heads, veins and hard shell of shrimp and prepare it for secondary or value-added processing. This pre-processing stage of production is the most labor-intensive and least regulated aspect of an otherwise sophisticated supply chain. This informal nature makes it particularly prone to poor working conditions, breaches of national and international labor standards, child and forced labor, exploitation and abuse."

Pricing shrimp on the "open market"

Walmart shrimp is imported from Thailand:

Get your slavery shrimp right here, extra large (farm raised) raw, peeled and de-veined!
(http://www.walmart.com)

Here's a review right from Walmart's website -- dated 05/19/2014: "Purchased 5 packages of this shrimp and so far have used 3. The first 2 had exactly 22 shrimp in the packages. Not quite the 26 minimum I was expecting. The third package had just 20. Now I've got a problem. I'm getting nearly 30% less than I expected from the package. Very dissatisfied." (http://www.walmart.com)

So then, Wally World (Walmart) can't even sell "slavery shrimp" without shorting the customer some pieces?

Costco shrimp is imported from Thailand:

SeaMazz "prime" shrimp are farm-raised and a product of Thailand:
Mazzetta.com.

Are you price shopping or "value" shopping?
(http://www2.costco.com)

Look! Two pounds of tail-off shrimp under 16 bucks! Wow. How do they continue to price so low? You can't get half of that in a restaurant. Do you have a membership to the slave-labor support group? Maybe you should NEVER get one or cancel yours now.

Here's a customer review from Costco's website: "I eagerly tried it. It's made of shrimp, but it doesn't really taste like shrimp, because so much of the normal taste that one enjoys of shrimp is the texture that one gets from individual shrimps. I tried varied things, and then tossed the rest of the box (more than 80 percent)." (http://reviews.costco.com)

"Tossed the rest of the box"? She threw out 80% of Costco's shrimp, but why? -- Because the "normal taste" and "texture" is not there! Sounds like a major problem for Thailand and their "pre-processing" concentration camps.

Non-slave-labor shrimp

Your shrimp options are here! Shrimp just happens to be the number one seafood eaten in America, from shrimp cocktail and shrimp dip to shrimp scampi. You'll find it in a majority of sushi rolls and as sashimi. But devastating ocean life and degrading mangrove habitats can get quite nasty. Mix that with some toxic industry pollution, slave labor and Fukushima cesium-137 radiation and how will you feel after you consume it, whether knowingly or not? You should be avoiding all farm-raised shrimp and boycotting all imported wild shrimp from your grocery list and your restaurant choices. Think about biodiversity and humanity every time you consider seafood from now on. It's worth the time, money and consideration! Also, for organic, sustainable foods, here's a great resource:
OrganicAuthority.com.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.cnn.com

http://www.naturalnews.com

Walmart's 2014 Superbowl commercial on smart phone trade-ins:
https://www.youtube.com

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/045623_shrimp_prices_Walmart_Costco.html#ixzz35M4Qywkj

Why Are European Countries Refusing US Apples?

It’s sad when one of the biggest ‘super powers’ can’t even export a quintessentially American food to another country because it is too toxic to eat. But apples treated with diphenylamine (DPA), a substance which keeps them from turning brown for months at a time when they are kept in storage, is now a sore spot for importers of American apples.

DPA isn’t harmful all by itself, but it breaks down into carcinogenic elements. It’s been used since 1962, but was banned in the European Union in 2012 since producers couldn’t answer inquiries about its safety. European food safety regulators wanted more information on it, but none could be summoned. The apple industry simply responded with one study “that detected three unknown chemicals on DPA-treated apples, but it could not determine if any of these chemicals, apparently formed when the DPA broke down, were nitrosamines.”

British scientists, John Barnes and Peter Magee, in 1956, reported that dimethylnitrosamine produced liver tumors in rats, and later went on to test other nitrosamines and N-nitroso compounds. They found that the compounds caused all kinds of problems, including liver cancer, lung cancer, and even botulism.

Caution: GMO, Non-Browning Arctic Apple Coming Soon

No wonder European officials were concerned. In 2012, they slashed the allowable levels of DPA on apples to 0.1 parts per million, but now they don’t want those gleaming, spot-free apples normally seen on super market shelves in the States, at all. DPA residues were found on over 80 samples taken from US imports, with an average reading of 0.42 parts per million, well above their ‘allowable’ level.

Funny then, how the U.S. EPA Office of Pesticides tasked with reviewing all pesticides and chemicals on our agricultural produce told the EWG that they had no idea their was a ban on DPA. The EPA then had the nerve to tell the EWG that they had no intention of reviewing DPA safety standards, in light of European’s refusal to eat our poisoned fruit.

Reminds you of the Snow White fairy tale, doesn’t it. Here, little lady, eat the fruit. The Europeans said no thanks, and the rest of us would be better off getting our apples from a bunch of cutely named dwarves.

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What.....You Drank Green Juice??

Day 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Things You Should Never Compromise

1. Always wake up and have a tall glass of warm water with freshly squeezed lemon. (Does wonders for your digestion, immune system, & eats cellulite)

2. Instead of coffee, have a tall glass of freshly juiced green veggies. (curbs the appetite, leaves you satisfied for hours, stops the sugar cravings)
3. Incorporate fresh fruit and veggies into every meal. (the more veggies, the better)
4. Snack on fresh fruit or veggies (detox your body. detox = weight loss  & energy)
5. Never forget The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly(http://rawforbeauty.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-good-bad-ugly.html)
6. Be sure its worth it. Never eat anything unless its worth it. (think about it before you eat it)
7. Eat Organic. Your body will function better if its not weighed down by so many chemicals.
8. Water, Water, & Water (the more you drink, the faster you body can flush out the toxins and the cellulite)
9. Physical movement. (walk, run, bike) Any movement you do increases your blood flow which in turn cleanses your liver and kidneys which in turn bring oxygen to your cells which in turn give you energy which in turn causes your body to perform at it maximum ability which in turn causes you to be happy, healthy, & full of energy.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Need a Crunchy Snack for Movie Night?

We all love the crunch of popcorn on a movie night but we don't love the FAT and extra calories that come along with it. Then, on top of the GUILT that plagues you the next day, you are left feeling BLOATED and FATIGUED.

Well, don't despair, I have the perfect solution for you! Try my Crunchy Edamame that will not only satisfy your craving for a crunchy snack but will fill your body with healthy nutrients. And I promise you will have NO guilt the next day. In fact, you will feel energized and alive to enjoy the rest of your weekend!

This is my favorite recipe but you can alter it to fit your tastes.

Here is a short list of the ingredients you are going to need:

---- 1 package of Organic Edameme
---- Sea Salt & Pepper
---- Spices (Thyme, Garlic, Onion etc)
---- 1 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese (optional)
---- 1/2- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil or Coconut Oil

You do not need to cook the Edameme. Simply remove the shells and place the Edamame in a mixing bowl. Add oil, and stir gently to ensure the Edameme is completely coated. Add the spices of your choice and spread the Edameme (in a single layer) on a cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-15 min.

The result is an amazing crunchy yet healthy snack for movie night!

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Not So Raw But Amazing Ice Cream

I love Food Wishes. he has so many different and unique food ideas. Many are raw and many are not. Here is a fabulous recipe for strawberry ice cream that has minimal ingredients and takes about 30 minutes to make. Ive even included the video which shows how easy it is to make.

From Food Wishes: "Many people consider this type of strawberry ice cream recipe a "hack" or a "cheat" because we're skipping the more time-consuming and sometimes temperamental egg custard step; but even if I didn't want to save tine, and possibly eggs, I'd still prefer this method.

 

To be clear, I’m only speaking about this specific flavor of ice cream. For deep, dark chocolate, or butter pecan, I’ll take the classic French-style every time. But, for sweet, juicy strawberries, I’m not a big fan of the subtle egginess you get with the traditional method.

For me it muddles the fruitiness, and coats the tongue a bit too much. When I eat a bowl of this on a blazing hot summer day, I want nothing but pure strawberries and cream goodness. To achieve that you need to include a lot of strawberry puree, and all that extra liquid means the texture will not be quite as luxurious. It’s minor sacrifice.

Feel free to skip the 10-second blending of the cream, but I like how it very slightly thickens the mixture. A few seconds too long however, and you’ll have whipped cream, which is going to give you a frozen mousse effect; not something I’m into personally.

By the way, rumor has it that these make some pretty spectacular ice cream sandwiches, if you can get your hands on some shortbread cookies. So, as we head into another long, hot summer, I hope you give this fast, simple, and very delicious strawberry ice cream recipe a try. Enjoy!"

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Adorable Aprons

Just wanted to share with you all a great page I found today.

Its called Penelope's Crafts and she makes the cutest custom aprons. And the best part is they are under $20

I am a dog lover and my favorite color is pink so you can guess why this is my favorite one right?

Her page has 5 stars from everyone who has purchased them and they seem to be of the highest quality.

They are just adorable. Check them out today!

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My Favorite Zucchini Pizza Recipes

A very dear friend of mine, Sisily first introduced this pizza to me about two years ago and I'm not afraid to say that "I'm addicted."

 

These Zucchini Pizza Recipes are super easy and fun to make. The prep time is very minimal and you can make them as simple or as elaborate as you like. The combinations of veggies is endless, offering you a variety of tastes each time you make this Zucchini Pizza.

 

In my opinion, the best benefits to this recipe are:

 

--- 1) You are eating living food, not a chemical product created to "look" like food

--- 2) You can eat as much as you like for under 200 calories (on average)

--- 3) Fat free, cellulite free, and guilt free

--- 4) Your body will love you for feeding it nutritious food

--- 5) You will feel great!

 

Give these recipes a try, and I promise you will be addicted too!

Traditional Zucchini Pizza

This first recipe, the traditional Zucchini Pizza is my favorite. I make it for dinner at least once a week.

You will need an 8inch round pie pan, 4-6 zucchini's, & 6-8 egg whites

 

Some toppings I like to use are: onions, tomatoes, peppers (yellow, red, & green) garlic, mushrooms, olives, corn, artichokes, cauliflower, and broccoli.

 

Pasta  Sauce (optional) I don't use any sauce. This recipe does not need any and is perfectly moist and crispy as is.

 

---- First, coat your pan with a little oil
---- Slice the zucchini in round1inch circles
---- Bake for approx. 30 min on 350 degrees
---- Remove from oven and cool slightly
---- Slice and layer your veggies on your zucchini pizza crust
---- Add fresh basil, sea salt, pepper or any other of your favorite spices
---- Optional (add a bit of mozzarella or Parmesan Cheese
---- Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes till veggies are slightly brown & crispy
---- Remove from oven and enjoy!

Zucchini Pizza Sticks

The second recipe, my Zucchini Pizza Sticks are very similar but can be a little more fun to make (and easier to eat).

 

The primary difference is that the zucchini is the crust of your pizza and you don't use any egg whites.

 

Simply slice the zucchini in half (lengthwise) and remove the center portion. Then you simply layer on your veggies and bake at 350 degrees for about 10-20 min (depending on your oven) and enjoy....

 

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The Good The Bad & The Ugly

The food we find in the supermarket today is NOT food. It is a combination of chemicals that the food industry has put together to make their product taste good. I call this EMPTY food.

Empty food............cannot heal the body.

Empty food....................cannot nourish the body.

Empty food............................... cannot energize the body.

Empty food........................................ cannot beautify the body.

Empty food.....................................................makes the body SICK.

 

We were created to eat REAL food.

REAL food that God put on this earth does not make you FAT, SICK, DISEASED, or LIFELESS.

REAL food causes your body to be ALIVE, HEALTHY, SLIM, and with an ABUNDANCE of energy.

REAL food is what you find on the outer aisles of the super market. Everything else in the center aisles is NOT FOOD.

If you eat packaged, frozen, canned, or even fast food, you are not eating food. You are eating material made up of a multitude of chemicals that was created in a lab.

Stop believing the LIE.  The lie that these products are FOOD.

I am not saying you have to eat only fruits and veggies but I am saying that most of your daily consumption should consist of REAL food, which is fresh fruits, veggies, nuts, grains, and seeds.

I like to think of my meal in terms of THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY. 

Visually divide your plate into 3 sections.

The largest section should consist of the GOOD, which is fresh fruits, veggies, grains, seeds, nuts. This could be a veggie salad, steamed veggies, or any type of fruit.

The BAD should consist of meat, fish, pasta, breads etc.

And the smallest portion of your plate should consist of the UGLY, which is desert and or fat. This would be ice cream, salad dressings, butter, and sauces.

My portions may be different than yours. I use 80/10/10 but that may be extreme for someone who is just transitioning to REAL food. If you find the portions 60/30/10 are too difficult, reduce the size. You may want to start off using 50/25/25 and work your way into larger portions of the GOOD while redacting the sizes of the BAD and the UGLY.

There is no magic formula. You can customize this to fit your needs. One thing I can promise you is that the more REAL food you eat, the better you are going to look and feel. And eventually your body will be able to heal itself and you can be disease free!

 



Soda is keeping you FAT

I was a Diet Coke lover. I used to drink at least 2-4 large Big Gulps every day for years. Starting at 4:30am I would stop at the local gas station on my way to the office to pick up my big Gulp top start the day. This of course was before Starbuck existed. As the day went on, I would stop at 7-11 on my lunch break, afternoon break and again on my way home. All this amounted anywhere from 2-4 Big gulps per day.

I first realized something was wrong when I could not loose weight and get the cellulite off my thighs. I tried every diet under the sun, every new fad program, every piece of exercise equipment, trainers, classes etc etc. Nothing worked.

Then I learned there is a particular chemical in soda that actually preserves the FAT cells in your body. So while I was spinning in circles, trying everything and spending thousands of dollars on diet pills, doctors, and gyms, this particular chemical was preserving the FAT I was working so hard to get rid of. Its like a never ending circle, you just go around and around without end and without results.

What is this chemical? Aspartame. Aspartame is a product that consists of aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and methyl alcohol. Methyl alcohol is a chemical that breaks down in high temperatures and turns into formaldehyde and DKP (diketopiperazine) Formaldehyde is the stuff morticians use to preserve bodies for several days, usually until the funeral.

So, in essence you are drinking formaldehyde which is preserving your FAT cells. I knew the soda had to be eliminated from my life and needed to go immediately.

Its been 6 years and I don't regret it one bit. I drink plenty of water, herbal iced teas and fresh juice to keep me happy, healthy, satisfied, and FAT free!