March 20, 2012 at 4:18 pm · Filed under Herb Profiles ·Tagged barosma betulina, buchu, hand crafted herbal remedies, herb, herb listing, herbal, herbal extracts, herbal interactions, herbal library, herbal side effects, herbals, information, listing, online herbal, profile
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/b/buchu-78.html
Latin Name: Barosma Betulina
Synonyms: Diosma betulina
Origins: Southwest region of Cape Colony
Parts Used: Leaves
Appearance: A small shrubby plant with pale green leaves that are 1/2 to 3/4 in. long and 1/2 or less wide. They are leathery and glossy. They have a blunt, strongly covered tip and finely toothed margin. The oil glands, which on the leaf, are round and scattered throughout. On the leaves are flowers which have five whitish petals. The Buchu plant bears brownish fruit.
History: For thousands of years the Hottentotos, people of the region, would use it for every ailment and even to perfume their bodies. It is known as Bucku by the native peoples. The Dutch used Buchu for muscle aches, arthritis, kidney stones, and urinary problems when they settled in the area. In 1847, an extract was patented ans sold to treat kidney inflammation, diabetes, bladder problems, and venereal disease. Henry T. Helmbold was the one who patented the extract and was dubbed The Buchu King.
Properties: Alterative, antibacterial, antibiotic, antilithic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, lithotriptic, nephritic, stimulant, stomachic
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March 19, 2012 at 2:25 pm · Filed under Recipes ·Tagged baby spinach, blackberries, carrots, granny smith, navel orange, raspberries, strawberries, vitamin water
(Depending on the juicer, you may or may not have to cut the fruit into smaller pieces.)
What you see here is what goes in the juicer.
1 Cup Mixed Berries, raspberry and blackberry, thawed in water. (Hang in there. The why is at the bottom of this post.)
5 Strawberries (Or six if one isn’t gargantuan sized. lol)
1 Granny Smith Apple
1 Orange
1 handful of baby spinach leaves, washed
Makes 3/4 Cup.
Oh, right, about the water…
I did that on purpose. When you defrost fruits and vegetables in water, the water naturally turns color. This means some of the vitamins and minerals from the fruit is in the water. Don’t toss it! You can either use it to water plants, or even make your own vitamin water. Enjoy!
Homemade vitamin water. 
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March 16, 2012 at 5:10 pm · Filed under Product Review ·Tagged all natural, gluten free, gluten free side item, ready to eat quinoa, roland quinoa
http://www.amazon.com/Roland-Quinoa-Mediterranean-5-46-Ounce-Pouches/dp/B004M0WTXU
My husband brought this item home from the grocery store when I had put Quinoa (KEEN wah) on the list of things I wanted. I didn’t specify that I wanted the plain one. So, I told him not to worry, I would give this a try. So, when I do not have a recipe to post on Fridays, I will post a food review. Enough with the explanation and on with the review.
Taste: Subtle notes of citrus flavor. Just a hint of garlic, bell pepper and other spices. Light on the salt. I don’t use too much salt normally; so, this was refreshing to find a product on a shelf that didn’t overload the item with salt.
Ease of cooking: 5 out of 5. It cooked in 15 minutes. Time on instructions were 14-18 minutes.
Recommended: 4 out of five. I felt it could have used a little more seasoning, but the flavors worked well together.
Ingredients: pre-washed quinoa, dehydrated garlic, bell pepper and onion, maltodextrin, sea salt, spices, natural flavors, yeast extract, lemon juice powder (lemon juice solids, natural flavors), garlic powder, vinegar powder, silicon dioxide (to prevent caking), citric acid and dill weed.
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March 12, 2012 at 5:44 pm · Filed under Recipes ·Tagged almond milk, banana, coconut milk, mango, orange juice, pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds
Protein Packed Breakfast Smoothie
(Sans Protein Powder)
Breakfast smoothie
1/3 cup Pumpkin Seeds (Soaked overnight)
1/4 cup sliced Almonds
2/3 cup Almond Milk
1/3 cup Coconut Milk
1 medium Banana
3/4 Cup Mango, chunked
1 medium orange, juiced
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Place nuts and Pumpkin seeds in the blender, and add Almond milk. Blend until smooth.
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Add Banana
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Add Mango
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Add Coconut Milk
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Blend until it is smooth, and devoid of any chunks.
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Makes 1-16 ounce smoothie. Add More coconut milk if you want it less thick. This is a very filling smoothie.
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March 9, 2012 at 8:30 am · Filed under Recipes ·Tagged brown rice noodles, chicken dish, cinnamon, clove, cooking, cranberry, fennel, garlic, gluten free recipe, meat, Olive Oil, orange, recipe, rosemary, spinach
6oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
2 tsp EVOO
1 tbsp Raw Sliced Almonds
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/8 tsp pick sea salt
1 pinch fennel, ground
1 pinch Rosemary, ground
1/2 cup chopped frozen (or fresh) spinach
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The Sauce
1/4 cup Pure Orange Juice (I used Simply Orange)
1/4 cup 100% Cranberry Juice
1/8 tsp Ginger
1/8 tsp clove powder
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp raw sugar
1/2 tbsp vegan butter
1/2 tbsp Brown Rice Flour
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2 Ounces Brown Rice Spaghetti noodles
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March 9, 2012 at 7:51 am · Filed under Recipes ·Tagged baby carrots, balsamic vinaigrette, bourbon, cooking, dill, Fish, garlic, goat cheese, mahi mahi, mango, meat, recipes, romaine, rosemary, seafood
Bourbon-Balsamic Mahi Mahi Salad
8oz Mahi Mahi, flaked(Click for recipe)
2 Handfuls of mixed Romaine Salad, washed and pre-cut
1/4 cup shredded baby carrots
1/2 cup Mango in chunks
1/2 inch of Chevre Silver Goat Cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp Raspberry vinaigrette
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March 8, 2012 at 8:29 pm · Filed under Tips and Tricks ·Tagged breakfast, cinnamon, cinnamon stick, corn sugar, flavored water, flavoring water, food, fructose corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, mg vitamin c, orange peel, orange zest
Yes, I know, thank you. What you see in my trusty water bottle are two orange peels and a cinnamon stick. Why? Because both together
Orange peels and a cinnamon stick
not only flavor the water wonderfully, they also contain Vitamin C, bioflavinoids, fat burning qualities, and help give you a sustained energy boost that doesn’t run out like energy drinks. You can add as much water as you like. The flavor only takes a couple of shakes, or, you can leave the water sitting out overnight for a boost from the very first sip.
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March 5, 2012 at 7:57 am · Filed under Recipes ·Tagged all natural, blueberries, garlic, ginger, healthy living, Juice, juicer, making juice, making juices, mango, orange, Raw juice, roma tomato, strawberries
(Depending on the juicer, you may or may not have to cut the fruit into smaller pieces.)
Kick It Juice
Fruit and Veggies with a garlic and ginger kicker
1/2 Cup Blueberries
5 Strawberries
1/2 of a roma tomato
1/2 Cup of Mango
1/2 an Orange
1/8 tsp ground ginger (Mixed in last)
1 Clove of Garlic
Makes 1/2 Cup. Be wary though. The ginger adds a bit of a tang.
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March 2, 2012 at 7:41 am · Filed under Recipes ·Tagged balsamic vinaigrette, bourbon, cooking, dill, Fish, garlic, mahi mahi, meat, recipes, rosemary, seafood
Just the fish, Ma'am
8oz Mahi Mahi
1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbsp Tarragon
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup bourbon
Salt and pepper to taste.
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March 1, 2012 at 7:18 am · Filed under Editorials ·Tagged dextrose, fructose, lactose, molasses, sucrose, sugar
taken from: http://www.shelbystidham.com
In a world full of all kinds of refined, re-done, enriched, and chemically altered foods, sugar has definitely gone through its paces. It’s been expressed, expelled, dehydrated, mixed with chlorine (Splenda), and, in some cases, unfairly compared with High Fructose Corn Syrup (Corn Sugar. Please, don’t be fooled by the commercials.) There are different kinds of sugars. What? Different types? I thought the only kind was the cane sugar kind. No, my friend, there are a multitude of sugars out there. Some good, and some bad. It all depends on what the industry has done to them, and how your body reacts to it.
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