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HONEY AND BEES




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WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR HONEY AND BEE'S? Chemical pollutants. Bees will not return to its hive if sick. I use honey in all my herbal formulas.
Honey is the best sweetener, I don't believe their is any Organic Honey, so much bought in stores are watered down or, a half sugar product.
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CORN SYRUP LABELS ARE too CONFUSING on purpose to fool the buyer.(Watch their key words such as: "liquid," "natural, glucose, liquid cane sugar etc...watch closely. Like aspartame their game plan is to "covering up," hiding, confusing, the real truths which is the product your buying has corn syrup in it. Wall Street investors have heavily invested in all the products using corn syrup, even drug use the syrup. They've used lying deceptive practices...why?) The "why," is the cue needed to know what their up to and why.
Corn syrup naturally comes from GMO corn as well as corn oils. The problem is all USA corn is GMO. It's fattens up pigs. Exceptions are pop corn, some organic corn, and purple i.e. corn has not yet been polluted because it's not profitable yet to Wall Street. Make corn bread with freshly ground pop corn not boxed.
http://nancyappleton.com/ (She's the expert in the sugar area)
Too many deceptive practice of the corn syrup industries  to list them all. Liquid's that say, cane sugar is one.
http://shermsorganicnews.blogspot.com/

Watch the Video How to make incense; by using their method but you can use Cinnamon, Cloves etc. or, skip some their already made up kits? I use herbs in a small electric crock pot, low temperature, using water, herbs and citrus peel.
High-fructose is corn syrup is the new trans fat. Many many -new-name-for-high-fructose-corn-syrup/ (what are they trying to hide...same as aspartame name dodging.
"One final note about sugars — humans only absorb monosaccharides; no matter what form the sugar enters the digestive tract, it is only absorbed after it is broken down to its component monosaccharides (there are, as usual in biology, a few minor exceptions to this rule). There are a variety of enzymes — amylases, disaccharidases, etc. — that perform this function. Any disaccharide or polysaccharide that isn’t broken down (such as the raffinose and stachyose in beans and many other gas-causing foods) remains inside the gut, providing food for our gut bacteria."
http://overstated.net/2007/07/30/the-no-corn-syrup-diet LOVE THIS BLOG. IT HAS THE BEST COMMENTS...WHERE'S MINE?

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/high-fructose-corn-syrup/
The aim is to stop weight gains:
Aspartame causes excess hunger/weight gain (try this elimination test) There are too many half truths like this story about a product or products that don't cause weight loss, or blood sugar drops as promised.
My Story: I've been doing articles on fiber and weight for years. I stopped all Soda's with aspartame  with it's many deceiving names.  Why do the hide their product? I even did an article on this sugar as it is known to causes herpes and, it does. But, it did not hit home till I tried Metamucil which is sweeten with aspartame.
This sugar product was the only thing I added to my diet with in meals and only when I did not get enough fiber.
It is true adding fiber will cause blood sugars to go down. I'm a diabetic and insulin resistant. All diabetic know if the blood sugar spikes you'll become more hungry. It's just the same as if you add more aspartame. It will also cause an excess and uncontrollable hunger that most people are feeling and expressing on show like Dr Oz. Why?
Where do we get this famished hunger feelings from cause we just ate? Look for an aspartame product is in your died that will spike 2-3 hrs later.
My new product Metamucil proved it for me. Why don't the take the all products that is causing all people to eat more, gain weight in soda's, diet products with aspartame. Try this experiment out for yourself.
Adding the sugar is not the answer for a diabetic. It takes 1 tbs for only 3 grams of fiber but, with 9 grams of sugar. You prob. need two tbs to equal aspartame's Metamucil which would equal 18 grams of sugar. This is a no for anyone.
Hemp would be a better fiber with its own protein or, a bread (their are two brands that I know) that has 6 grams of fiber in each slice, so, don't fall for the easy way that causes more weight gains.
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Up dated material: This did not work for me. I got a organic fiber bread, hard to find that gave me more fiber. (Eureka, Grainiac Organic Bread)Six grams fiber and 5 grams of protein per slice. I now use it instead. It has natural sugars which is not needed, but better than another brand I use once in a while. This is always out when I want to buy it. I know bread but this is grain modified too. Then I balance the protein every meal with fiber + vegetables and lots of lemon water. You'll lose.
 This is perfect for a three o'clock snack with Adams no stir creamy peanut butter (2 more grams of fiber and 7 grams of vegetable protein) Remember if natural doesn't do it, neither should you. Too much protein not found in nature is over doing it. The body will not be able to eliminate toxins and fat well, especially the antibiotic chemical fed beef and chicken i.e. Every thing in the body has to be changed to glucose.(If your taking glucose insulin your getting too much...hello)
 That make too high of stress on your organs to changing the protein foods to an digestible form. And, you do remember what stress does to the belly?
Go to:
www.eurekabakingcompany.com I am tried of these gimmicks' for weight loss and blood sugars. Meta Mucil is one and a big money make. However, its maybe better than nothing.
Fiber will bring down Blood sugars use with every meal and it's a balancing act. protein, fiber, water and veggie is a must at every eating. Another and they are others coming into the market as demands increase is a bread called Papa's Organic, 5 grams of fiber per slice and protein. Most of the sugars come from molasses, no GMO's and come in from Utah bread.
My doctor, which I changed recently because of all those diabetic lies that don't work, said, ''Pat you can't loose weight on insulin. You will gain weight because insulin is a FAT-hormone and most can't handle it. So, now, she's weeing me off insulin's along with adding with other things. If they work I'll be back to report.
So far this first part has worked, protein not more then 10 grams, balanced with the high fiber, all the veg you want and any fruit has to be with meals unless it has lots of fiber; lots of water, no caffeine because caffeine holds water in your tissues.

Freeze veg. to eat in your drinks or, I eat a lot of soups (it makes a good base for veg soup stock)


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VEGAN BACON TOMATO SANDWICH

Vegan BACON Tomato Sandwich (vegetarian too)
I’m spotlighting a new product to me which I loved and the best I've eaten! It has 130 cal. fiber 5g  and 12 grams of protein in one serving. (2 serving in a sm. Pkg.) This is all organic too. I do have a recipe in my recipe blog for veg. bacon and how to make it. You make but it’s too time consuming for a senior.

Yes I know about Morning star product but they have too many chemical for me. This does not. It name on the brown mustard colored box is MARINATED TEMPEH (Smoky Maple Bacon) Meatless and made with organic soybeans and is absolutely delicious.

Ingredients
4 of these tempeh strips (browned in oil like olive or saffron i.e.)
4 tofturkey slices are variation or try one at the bottom of page *
1-2 slices of ripe tomato
Veg. mayo
Avocado (optional, it adds in omega or just use olive oil.)

+Few leaves of rinsed and dried romaine lettuce, *the variations are a slice of white or purple onion or cuke, or sprouts.

Stovetop: Heat 2 tbs. of oil in a cast iron pan (best) when hot add tempeh and cook till browned 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve in a toasted whole wheat sandwich, pancake or anywhere or way bacon would be served. I had it in rice egg and stir fry veg. dish today.

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HOW TO MAKE VEGAN CHEESES


http://youtu.be/-awxRC5W9D0
HOW TO MAKE VEGAN CHEESE: Cashew
1 cup cashews
1 tbs onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbs yeast (nutritional)
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(raw almond cheese_) http://youtu.be/Tj5t-ln_bDI
The almonds are soaked first over night to start the sprouting process and to wash out the enzyme inhibitor that nuts/seeds have in them. The reason she blanched them in the hot water was to remove the skins and only to remove the skins. You do not have to do that after you soak/sprout your nuts usually but to keep the nut cheese looking like and feeling like traditional cheese is why roving the skin was done here. Probiotics is the culture used to start the fermentation.
1 tbs salt
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup rice milk
1/2 cup veg. oil
1 cup cold water
4 tbs agar agar (optional)

ARTICHOKE DIP (semi-homemade)

This amazing diuretic vegetable nutritional value mostly because of its exhibiting an aid to digestion, strengthening of the liver function and gall bladder function, and raising of the HDL/LDL ratio. This reduces cholesterol levels, which diminishes the risk for arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Aqueous extracts from artichoke leaves have also been shown to reduce cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase and having a hypolipidemic influence, lowering blood cholesterol. Artichoke contains the bioactive agents apigenin and luteolin. C. scolymus also seems to have a bifidogenic effect on beneficial gut bacteria. Artichoke leaf extract has proved helpful for patients with functional dyspepsia, and may ameliorate symptoms of IBS.

* 1 medium artichoke (128g) contains the following nutritional information according to the USDA:

 Calories: 60

 Fat: 0.19

 Carbohydrates: 13.45

 Fibers: 6.9

 Protein: 4.19
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Semi-homemade 'Artichoke Jalapeno Dip''

Resers co. put this dip out however, try a different brand or, with another dip. This one is my favorite because it's full of artichokes and sometimes hard to find (?) By adding 3 to 4 heaping tablespoon to a pint of sour cream gives it the right texture and amount of spices. When I first got the idea it was on sale that made worth trying. Today we need to stretch the old budget... This way I can add light or baked potato chip with the savings (on sale of course.) It will make if you buy the 1 lb. 8 oz. size for months. I use it for snacks even on w/w Western Family Crackers,(which has less preservative and more fiber then the rest of these kind of crackers) Artichokes are so good for you.
Add more if you want more artichokes in the dip, but no more seasonings such as salt.

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BULGUR SALAD

Bulgur Nut Salad (Bazargan)
          Preparation time: 10 min Servings: 6 cooking time: 5 min

  Ingredients:
        1 tsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1 tsp. cumin seed

2 cups boiling water

1 cup dry bulgur

2 cups sweet onions, chopped

1/2 cup tomato puree

1 tbsp. dried mint

1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts

3 cups assorted fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and/or sweet peppers

 Cooking Directions:
 Pour the boiling water over the bulgur and let sit 30 minutes, or until soft. Drain and squeeze dry. Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onion until soft but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato puree, mint, cumin, and allspice. Stir in the bulgur and walnuts. Add the lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Let sit at least 30 minutes to blend the flavors. Add chopped fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, and/or sweet peppers just before serving. Serve chilled.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 190 % Calories Fat 21.3%Total Fat 4.5g Saturated Fats 0.5gMono-unsaturated Fats 1.1gPoly-unsaturated Fats 2.6gCholesterol 0mg Sodium 46mg Total Carbohydrates 32g Dietary Fiber 9.1gSugar 4.1gProtein 6.6g

WILD FOOD FROM EDIBLE GARDEN FLOWERS

"Wild Food and Recipes UK. Foraging and creating great recipes with flavor's forgotten".. for more photo and the rest of this study click to this site. It's excellent.
Guide to Edible Wild and Garden Flowers (UK)
This is a Prepper's post: plant what's edible but with no chemicals
"The culinary use of Edible flowers dates back many years with the first recorded mention is thousands of years old. Many different cultures use flowers in their traditional foods. The Romans used mallow, rose and violets. Italian and Hispanic cultures gave us stuffed squash blossoms, and Asian Indians use rose petals in many recipes. Did you know Chartreuse, a classic green liqueur developed in France in the seventeenth century, boasts carnation petals as one of its secret ingredients?

The Victorians started the craze in the UK by adding garish flowers to their main courses to get one up on their guests, there is no doubt that the poor must have eaten them as a food-stuff way before the Victorians existed although this would be difficult to prove.

 Some of the other benefits of eating Wild and Garden Flowers are that they are rich in nectar and pollen and studies have shown pollen to be nutritious with vitamins and minerals. Roses and especially rose hips, are very high in vitamin C. Dandelion blossoms are high in vitamins A and C while the leaves are loaded with iron, calcium, phosphorous and vitamin A and C. Marigolds and Nasturtium are also a good source of vitamin C.

Picking them; be careful when collecting flowers, make sure that you pick the flowers early in the day and handle the flowers gently so as not to damage them. Shake gently to remove insects. Never pick where they have been sprayed even near garden lawns spays or along roads. Wash them gently when you get home if you must, and pat them dry. You can store them for a few hours in the fridge if you put them in an airtight bag.

There are many flowers and blossoms that can be enjoyed both fresh and cooked. It's hard to buy edible flowers, but quite easy to grow most of them in your garden including the Wild varieties which can now readily be found and bought online. Since flowers are best when eaten soon after harvest, growing your own edible flowers makes even more sense as it takes less time to get them form plant to plate.

However, you need to really use caution when choosing edible flowers. Only eat flowers when you are absolutely certain they are edible. Never eat a flower that has been treated with a pesticide that was not labeled for use on food products. If you are choosing from your own garden flowers to eat, be certain you know your flowers as not all flowers are edible. Some can cause serious stomach problems and some are quite poisonous.

Finally, some Edible Wild Flowers are becoming rare, so sometimes more urban foraging techniques such as plundering your own gardens flowers is the way forward be aware of the rare and the quite common. You may have a lot of edible flowers growing in your garden all ready and you don't even know it so why don’t you read on. Remember, only eat flowers that you are 100% sure that you have positively identified as safe to eat!

So here it is, a long list, probably not a definitive list but a good starting point of Wild plants and Garden plants that are edible and what they look, smell and taste like! Enjoy!

The Ultimate Guide to Edible Wild and Garden Flowers (UK book)

Allium family: All members of the Allium family are edible. The tastes range from mild onion and leek to strong onions and garlic. The flowers tend to have a stronger flavor than the leaves and the young-developing seed heads are even stronger. You can eat the leaves and flowers in a salad and the leaves can also be cooked in a soup for flavorings. The flowers are delicious on chives in particular! (Heirloom seeds no GMO SEEDS)

Angelica: Depending on the variety, flower range from pale lavender-blue to deep rose. It has a flavor similar to liquorice. Angelica is valued culinary from the seeds and stems, which are candied and used in liqueurs, to the young leaves and shoots, which can be added to a green salad. Because of its celery-like flavor, Angelica has a natural affinity with fish. FOR MORE WONDERFUL PHOTOS AND IDEAS TO WHAT WE CAN EAT CHECK OUT THE REST OF THIS SITE AND PG: I WILL "PIN" THESE TOO.
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