Fruit Rollups « The Copycat Cook (Psst – looking for advice on how to eat gluten-free or dairy-free? Check out my one-to-one nutrition consulting services here.) Did you ever wrap a fruit rollup around your finger as a child, then gnaw away at it until you were left with a sticky, goopy mess? I sure did. Gross. Rest assured, I ate these fruit rollups like a grown up with the utmost dignity and decorum. It’s hard to find fault with a raw cleanse that includes fruit rollups in the meal plan. I knew strawberries were high in vitamin C and antioxidants, but I was excited to learn about research that shows they have anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon is no slouch, either. These fruit rollups were easy to prepare, though they do take a while to dry out. This post is part of a month-long series about exploring the raw food lifestyle. Click here if you’d like to check out other posts in the series. Fruit Rollups Total time 2 cups organic strawberries¼ tsp cinnamon
My Yoga Online 10 Ways To Naturally Lower Your Blood Sugar High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia versus low level blood sugar which is called hypoglycemia. Blood sugar levels are considered high when they’re above 110 mg/dl first thing in the morning (assuming you weren’t midnight snacking). You can get a simple kit to monitor your blood sugar and find out what foods might be affecting you negatively and what your fasting blood glucose level is. Besides high blood sugar making you feel wonky, it can negatively affect many organs over a longer period of time. Hyperglycemia can cause damage to the vessels that supply blood to vital organs, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, vision problems, and nerve problems. In this site, natural solutions to balancing or lowering blood sugar are listed in the grey boxes, with explanations following.
YogaGlo 25 Different Kinds of Sugar 998StumbleUpon It just so happens that I have a wretched sweet tooth, I love to bake, and I have to watch my blood sugar—a challenging combination on the best of days. Many people are in the same boat, and there’s a lot of confusion out there about the different kinds of sweeteners available today, how to use them, and whether they are healthy and safe to use. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about sugar, plus the lowdown on all the many different types of sweeteners on the market today. Caveat Emptor How did we ever get to a place where there are so many types of sweeteners on the market that there might be genuine confusion? But today, whether from soda, snacks, cereal, pasta, bread or other packaged foods, Americans each eat the equivalent of 22 teaspoons of sugar a day, adding up to about 160 pounds of sugar per person, per year. According to Rachel K. Sugar raises blood glucose, triggers abnormal insulin surges, and makes us hungry and fat. So How Much is Too Much? Palm Sugar
YouYoga 5 Easy to Grow Mosquito-Repelling Plants As the outdoor season approaches, many homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts look for ways to control mosquitoes. With all the publicity about the West Nile virus, mosquito repelling products are gaining in popularity. But many commercial insect repellents contain from 5% to 25% DEET. There are new DEET-free mosquito repellents on the market today which offer some relief to those venturing outdoors in mosquito season. Here are five of the most effective mosquito repelling plants which are easy to grow in most regions of the US: 1. Citronella is the most common natural ingredient used in formulating mosquito repellents. Citronella is a perennial ‘clumping’ grass which grows to a height of 5 – 6 feet. Gardening centers usually sell citronella as small plants in pots, ready to transplant to a larger pot or into raised garden beds on the ground. When purchasing citronella, look for the true varieties, Cybopogon nardus or Citronella winterianus. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Live the Light of Yoga Honey and Cinnamon: Natural Cures & Nature's Remedy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?A. Honey~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is found that a mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, on its issue dated 17 January, 1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists. HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, chappati, or other bread, instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat. INSECT BITES: Take one part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly. TOOTHACHE: Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth.