Healthy Eating
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Healthy Italian Easter Bread Recipe
Italian Easter Bread Here is a healthy addition to your Easter meal. It has become a tradition in my house. Enjoy! Ingredients: • 1 package Rapid Rise active dry yeast, about 2-1/4 teaspoons • 2/3 cups milk • Pinch of salt • 2 T butter or extra virgin olive oil • 2 eggs, beaten • 1/4 cup sugar • 2.75-3.25 cups flour
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Reduce Heart Attack Risk With Tea
A new British study shows that drinking three cups of black tea daily can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by 11%. To reduce pesticide exposure drink organic tea. Buying in bulk or a store brand of organic is more reasonably priced.
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Apples Lessen Anxiety
An apple a day will help relieve anxiety as well (if not better) than anti-anxiety medication. The only side effect of eating an apple is much better health. There is an antioxidant in apples, chlorogenic acid, which induces soothing calm.
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Luteolin in veg and herbs possible treatment option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Luteolin a flavonoid found in veg and herbs is considered as a possible treatment option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Researchers at the Dept of Biomedical Sciences, University of Missouri, have shown that Luteolin, known to be effective in combating several types of cancer, also has the ability to suppress metastasis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
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Organic Lemon Raspberry Layer Cake
This cake is a perfect combination of lemon and raspberry. Made with organic ingredients it is much healthier than store bought cakes or mixes. Raspberry filling 1 package (16 ounces) frozen organic raspberries 1 tablespoon organic sugar 1 ½ tablespoons organic cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed organic lemon juice Thaw raspberries. Drain liquid from organic
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Ginger Tea Recipe
I love drinking ginger tea. Here’s a nice recipe to try: One inch of fresh organic ginger root Two cups of water Make a cup of ginger tea, warm up and feel good. 🙂 Chop one inch of fresh ginger root and add to two cups of water. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain to remove
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Start Everyday With Breakfast
Start everyday with breakfast. Take time to sit and relax, if only for 10 minutes. You will be more productive and less stressed. Eat a breakfast containing fiber, protein, vitamin c and calcium. Limit or eliminate sugar and refined flour. I love a bowl of hot oatmeal made with whole oats (not quick or instant).
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The Many Benefits Of Ginger
Ginger is healthy and delicious as ginger tea. I previously mentioned that ginger is a good immune booster. Ginger is also great for bringing down a fever* and breaking up congestion. Ginger tea will sooth a sore throat. Taking ginger also quells nausea quickly. *Remember that a fever is usually beneficial. It kills cold and
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Spicy pumpkin pie
This pie will bring coziness and warmth to your kitchen and your family. Along with the usual great fall spices, we’ve added cardamom which imparts a slightly nutty taste. Ingredients: 2 eggs, plus 1 yolk ½ cup packed dark brown sugar ⅓ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground
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Bourbon Soaked Apple Cake
Autumn is apple picking season, and what better way to celebrate this wonderful time of year than with an Apple cake. This cake, made with organic ingredients, and soaked with Bourbon or apple cider is sure to be a crowd pleaser. To make this delicious cake more festive serve it with real homemade whipped cream.