Tag: personal growth and development
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The Biological Effects of Saturated Fatty Acids Compared with Trans Fatty Acids.
The Biological Effects of Saturated Fatty Acids Compared with Trans Fatty Acids Clearly, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats and oils have no place in the human diet. Obvious sources such as margarine, “spreads,” vegetable shortening, and products clearly labeled as containing hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils are easy enough to identify and avoid. Few people…
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Why You Should Avoid Trans Fats at All Costs.
Why You Should Avoid Trans Fats at All Cost. Just what are trans fats, and why should we need to go out of our way to avoid them, anyway? Trans fats are a form of artificially saturated, hydrogenated, or partially hydrogenated fat typically made from vegetable oil (canola and soy oils are commonly used, though…
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A Unique Modern Epidemic; Adrenal Exhaustion
A Unique Modern Epidemic; Adrenal Exhaustion Among the most common modern-day afflictions, both diagnosed by holistic practitioners and undiagnosed is what is known as adrenal exhaustion. This is brought about by; chronic or severe stress; chronic exposure to foods that trigger sensitivity reactions; exposure to electromagnetic frequency (EMF) pollution from cell phones, cordless phones, Wi-Fi…
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How to Preserve End-of-Season Crops Without Refrigerators, Drying, or Canning Technologies. (ROOTS CELLARING)
How to Preserve End-of-Season Crops Without Refrigerators, Drying, or Canning Technologies. (ROOTS CELLARING) Once upon a time, before refrigerators and canning technology were invented, people relied on root cellars to store end-of-the-season crops. Root cellaring is still an effective and energy-efficient way to store hearty fruits and vegetables. A root cellar is a space typically…
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BASIC TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL ROOT CELLARING
BASIC TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL ROOT CELLARING Root cellaring is not quite as simple as having a cool, dark place with good humidity and air circulation in which you store a bunch of fruits and vegetables. It isn’t complicated, but you will need to include the following practices in your root cellar maintenance. #01 Harvest vegetables,…
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HOW TO PRESERVE AVOCADO
HOW TO PRESERVE AVOCADO Freezing is the only way I know of to preserve avocado (if I’m wrong and there’s another way, please let me know!). Once frozen, avocado purée is ready to use in guacamole, breakfast smoothies, or salad dressings. If you luck into a sale on avocados, are headed on a trip before…
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TODAY’S WORDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT; Why every step in the right direction is itself a victory?.
TODAY’S WORDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT; Why every step in the right direction is itself a victory? If it does not lead to more peace in your life, it is not in alignment. If it does not lead to a deeper place within your- self, it is not in alignment. If it requires you to sacrifice your…
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How to Prepare Mixed Italian Antipasto Garden Pickle at Home; Giardinieri
How to Prepare Mixed Italian Antipasto Garden Pickle at Home; Giardinieri The beauty of this recipe is that it uses up a little of this and a little of that, perfect for people with small gardens who may not have bushels of any one vegetable at any given time. The vegetables included here are traditional…
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How to Prepare Champagne at Home Using Elderberry Flower.
How to Prepare Champagne at Home Using Elderberry Flower Even though this is not made from champagne grapes, like true champagne, it is vigorously fizzy. Elderflower champagne relies on the fermentation of natural yeasts present in the flowers and is ready to drink just a few weeks after making it. You can use fresh or…
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How to Prepare Violet Flower Drink at Home
How to Prepare Violet Flower Drink at Home Violet plants only produce their edible flowers (Viola species) for a few weeks in early spring. With its amethyst color and subtle flavor, this syrup preserves them for year-round enjoyment. You can use this method with linden blossoms, elderflowers, cherry blossoms, and other edible flowers, as well…
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How to Can Blackberries and Other Berries with No Other Ingredient.
How to Can Blackberries and Other Berries with No Other Ingredient. This beautifully simple technique contains only one ingredient: blackberries. The result keeps all the flavor of the fresh fruit, although with a softer texture. You can also use this method with juneberries, blueberries, raspberries, wineberries, currants, and gooseberries. #01 Bring a pot of water…
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TODAY’S WORDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT; What are you actually doing with your now?
TODAY’S WORDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT; What are you actually doing with your now? Now, now, now. It’s all happening now. Everything. All of it. Every joy, every sorrow. The planting of every seed and the blooming of every flower. The sunrise on one side of the world and the sunset on the other. Every memory, every…
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Why Do You Need to Blanch (Treat in Boiling Water or Steam) Some Foods Before Freezing?
Why Do You Need to Blanch (Treat in Boiling Water or Steam) Some Foods Before Freezing? Have you ever stuck some springs of raw basil into a Ziplock bag and shoved it into your freezer? When you took it out weeks or months later, it thawed into a blackened, slimy mess, right? If you’d blanched…
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HOW LONG CAN I KEEP FOOD IN THE FREEZER? (Baked Food, Grains, Dairy, Meat, Fruits, Leftovers, Mushrooms, Seafood, Poultry and Vegetables).
HOW LONG CAN I KEEP FOOD IN THE FREEZER? (Baked Food, Grains, Dairy, Meat, Fruits, Leftovers, Mushrooms, Seafood, Poultry and Vegetables). Here are the maximum lengths to store different foods in your freezer. Your food will still be safe to eat if frozen longer, but its nutritional value will decline and its quality will nose-dive.…
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How to Dry Herbs for Better Medicinal Effects
How to Dry Herbs for Better Medicinal Effects. Whether you are preserving some of your garden’s aromatic abundance, or simply don’t want to waste the rest of that bunch of sage you bought and only used a few leaves off, drying is one of the best ways to preserve most (but not all) herbs. Home-dried…
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Feeding Your Mind and Spirit
Feeding Your Mind and Spirit In addition to healing the physical and emotional body, total health also means nourishing the spirit. The spirit is an essential part of the mind-body-spirit triumvirate that is rarely addressed in medicine. Most spiritual experts agree that the two most powerful methods of evolving one’s spirituality are prayer and meditation.…
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Ways To Have a Good Sleep No Matter the Duration.
Ways To Have a Good Sleep No Matter the Duration. Many people do not realize just how important proper sleep is for their health. With today’s hectic lifestyle, our society is sleeping less to work more. Research studies show that depriving the sleep your body needs decreases the quality of your life and decreases your…
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5 Things to Consider in Your Vegetable Selection and Consumption
5 Things to Consider in Your Vegetable Selection and Consumption There are some important guidelines to consider in your vegetable selection and consumption, as not all vegetables are created equal. ♣ The Best Green Leafy Vegetables for Healthy Meals Here are 5 factors to consider; #01 Vegetables rich in colour generally indicate that they are…
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Reasons Why You Should Eat More Vegetables Daily.
Reasons Why You Should Eat More Vegetables Daily. No food group is denser with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and flavonoids than the vegetable group. This is particularly true for the vegetables that grow above the ground. Vegetables provide the good carbohydrates you need and much more. ♣ The Best Green Leafy Vegetables for Healthy Meals Protein…
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Excess Sugar; The Arch-Rival and Enemy to Optimal (Good) Health.
Excess Sugar, The Arch-Rival and Enemy to Optimal (Good) Health Most people are addicted to sugar, and along with grain addiction, the over-consumption of added sugars whether they are high-fructose corn syrup, fructose, glucose, dextrose, or the sucrose from sugarcane and sugar beets is one of the major health problems facing our nation today. For…
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