RAW FOOD LIVING::: MAKE YOUR OWN NON-DAIRY MILK

WEIGH DAY:::

Weigh in day... DRUM ROLL.... 151. I lost 2.8 lbs this week.
GOAL::: 145/140 FOR MY HEIGHT 5'9

DANDELION LEAVES TEA::: POTENT LIVER CLEANSER

Hey everyone! Happy Tuesday! This is not a food tip, but it's definitely a health tip: Dandelion leave tea is a potent liver cleanser.
I buy mine at Loblaws. I cut them up and put them in my coffee pot, and pour in the water as I usually would. The hot water drips in and I let it steep for roughly 15 minutes and enjoy. Oh, I also add slices of lime.

Here are some helpful hints on how beneficial Dandelion leaves tea are:::
Although you probably think of dandelion (Tarazacum officinale) as a weed, the plant is also medicinal and has been used as a traditional herbal remedy for centuries. Native Americans boiled the plant and used it to treat skin problems, while Chinese herbalists recommend dandelion for stomach problems and to promote milk flow during breast-feeding. Modern science suggests that dandelion leaves and tea brewed from the leaves may have significant health benefits.

Antioxidant Actions
Dandelion leaves also contain several antioxidant compounds, such as luteolin, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid, that help your body rid itself of potentially harmful free radicals. Free radicals form as byproducts of digestion, in your skin when you're in sunlight or if you're exposed to toxins. Over time, they can damage cellular membranes and DNA, raising the risk of cancer and other disorders. A study published in 2012 in the "Journal of Medicinal Food" found that animals fed dandelion leaf extract along with acetaminophen in high doses were protected from liver damage, compared to a placebo group. The researchers attributed this effect to the antioxidant properties of dandelion. More research into this potential benefit of dandelion compounds is still needed, but these findings are promising.

Anti-Cancer Properties
Research summarized on the Cancer Center website suggests that compounds in dandelion leaves have significant anti-cancer properties, at least in a laboratory setting. For example, a study published in the November 2002 issue of the ''Biological and Pharmacological Bulletin" found that a compound called taraxinic acid in dandelion stopped the growth of cultured leukemia cells and caused them to mature into a non-cancerous cell type. Another study in the January 2004 issue of "Life Sciences" found that dandelion extract caused cultured liver cancer cells to produce compounds that decreased their own survival. These findings are promising but still need further exploration in clinical trials with human subjects.

WHOA QUINOA

box of organic quinoa (cooked as directed), red & orange peppers, edamame, craisins, cucumber, 1/4 cup olive oil and juice of half of a lemon... You can also do 1-1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar instead of the oil & lemon juice my gf made this says its very healthy


Thank you Paula McCarthy for this awesome salad!!! 

1. Quinoa is Incredibly Nutritious

Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for its edible seeds. It is pronounced KEEN-wah.

It technically isn’t a cereal grain, but a pseudo-cereal (1).

In other words, it is basically a “seed” which is prepared and eaten similarly to a grain.

Quinoa was an important crop for the Inca Empire back in the day. They referred to it as the “mother of all grains” and believed it to be sacred.

It has been consumed for thousands of years in South America, although it only became trendy and reached “superfood status” a few years ago.

These days, you can find Quinoa and products made with it all over the world… especially in health food stores and restaurants that emphasize natural foods.

There are three main types of quinoa… white, red and black.

This is what they look like:

Here is the nutrient breakdown for 1 cup of cooked quinoa, or 185 grams (2):

• Protein: 8 grams.
• Fiber: 5 grams.
• Manganese: 58% of the RDA.
• Magnesium: 30% of the RDA.
• Phosphorus: 28% of the RDA.
• Folate: 19% of the RDA.
• Copper: 18% of the RDA.
• Iron: 15% of the RDA.
• Zinc: 13% of the RDA.
• Potassium: 9% of the RDA.
• Over 10% of the RDA for Vitamins B1, B2 and B6.
• Small amounts of Calcium, B3 (Niacin) and Vitamin E.

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EAT WELL, SLEEP WELL AND YOU WILL LIVE WELL.

LEMON WATER:::

Thank you for sharing this tip Amanda D, and congrats on your weight loss! Keep up the healthy living! 

According to http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/cheers-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water these are the some of the health benefits of drinking sliced lemon in water.

I do this every morning. When I don't have a lemon handy I will splash a few drops of concentrated lemon juice in a glass. Try it! It's not only refreshing, but it's also healthy! 

• Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies
  
• Lemons contain pectin fiber which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial 
  
• It balances maintain the pH levels in the body 

• Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins 
  
• It aids digestion and encourages the production of bile 
  
• It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium 
  
• It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases 
  
• It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid 
  
• It helps cure the common cold 
  
• The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells 
  
• It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute 
  
• It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver In case of a heart burn, taking a glass of concentrated lemon juice can give relief
  
• It is of immense benefit to the skin and it prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne 
  
• It helps maintain the health of the eyes and helps fight against eye problems 
  
• Aids in the production of digestive juices 
  
• Lemon juice helps replenish body salts especially after a strenuous workout session
  

Packed with all the goodness, make it a point to begin your day with a glass of warm lemon juice. Its cleansing and healing effects will have positive effects on your health in the long run. However it is very important to note that lemon juice when comes directly in contact with the teeth, can ruin the enamel on the teeth. Hence, it is advised to consume it diluted and also rinse your mouth thoroughly after drinking lemon juice.