Great Market Finds

I went to a local market, its similar to Whole Foods Market and came upon an antioxidant nutrient packed product. These packages contain ground (fine like flour) superfoods and nuts that have multiple uses.

The product's called Linwoods and there are two different options. One produce contains nuts the other doesn't which is terrific for the nut allergy folks out there. The nut free version contains ground flax, sunflower, pumpkin, and seasme seed with added goji berries also ground. The other product contains flaxseed, almonds, Brazil nuts and walnuts.

These products are an excellent source of Co-Q-10 an antioxidant that helps with cellular energy production. These products are rich in vitamin E, all three of the omegas as well as magnesium, dietary fiber, B12 and iron. These products are also low glycemic.

There are as many uses for these ground powders as you can think of. It can be put into hot cereal, over yoghurt, into salads, mixed into smoothies, bread mixes the list stretches as far as your imagination can go! I plan on using some of the goji berry mix combined with dates to make a dehydrated raw cookie! Sounds tasty and I can wait to try it. I will let you all know how that turns out.

These are a great find if you can locate them at a local health food store.

I Love God So Much...

When I'm down and troubled, he is there
When I feel like I can't go on, he is there
When I forget and slip into worldly actions, he is there
When I have something to celebrate, he is there
When I need to be corrected or disciplined, he is there

The more I exist in this world, the more I do not choose to be a part of its culture. I can see things much more clearly from my teachings with God and through prayer. So many things I once coveted aren't desirable, and goals I thought were the most important have fallen to the bottom of my list or completely off of it.

What I crave is the peace God offers. Im doing my best to cleanse my life of actions ( such as yucky language that occasionally slips out :} ), and other things that do not support his glory. I've recently done a house cleaning of my I Tunes library, books and things that really are so opposite God's truth and ways that I no longer enjoyed them without feeling that it just didn't feel right any longer. My actions are all a part of my spiritual cleansing that I feel is vitally necessary in order to keep growing in God the way he expects me to.

Forgiveness is a huge issue in my life and a big one for God. Its an area I'm constantly struggling with. So many times I was sure I've let go only to have the same issues and feelings about a person or situation re surface over and over. The frustration I feel from this gets to be overwhelming because it's affecting my life negatively and I realize that I'm Not really forgiving in my heart. I've claimed forgiveness because I know God wants and requires me to do so, but thats only part of forgiveness. I know I'm supposed to forgive whole heartedly in my heart just the way God continuously forgives us. I'm supposed to extend that grace to others... I continually pray and seek God's help to allow the Holy Spirit open my heart and allow me to fully forgive. I'm ever so grateful that God has patience, much more than I have and that I'm being allowed to learn humility and grow into a state of forgiveness through Him...

All of life's trappings won't keep me from keeping my eye on the prize so to speak. My main goal is to live and become the person God created me to be, to share and spread his word and to live to honor him. I love him enough to do exactly that!

The Goodness of Adding More Beans and Whole Grains toYour Diet

It will serve to your benefit to cook up a batch of both beans and grains for use in weekday meals.

For a hearty and filling morning meal top warmed grains with berries or fruit of choice a favorite spice like cardamom or cinnamon and a non dairy milk.

Grain cakes make a healthy alternative to traditional flapjacks. Mix cooked grains with a beaten egg berries or for savory pallets herbs and onion. Add a little flour, a wheat/gluten free flour can be used also such as coconut or quinoa flour. Make a batter and sauté in an oiled skillet till golden

Add 1/2 cup cooked grains to your favorite soup to make it heartier and keep you fuller longer.

Alternate whole grains with any dairy or non dairy yogurt and fruit for a tasty parfait.

Stuff a pita with beans veggies and tahini sauce.

Add beans to that baked potato, white or sweet then add a favorite sauce like salsa or pesto. A shredded dairy or non dairy cheese can be added for that Zing appeal!

Make a pudding out of your grain of choice prepared with milk, or non dairy milk, raisins, cinnamon and your sweetener of choice. Simmer till thick and enjoy hot or cold.

Warmed beans or grains paired with eggs prepared to your preference (scrambled, poached..) top with fresh tomatoes, salsa, pepper sauce or what you prefer.

Grains and beans can be frozen in portions to be available for any quick and healthy and nutrition packed meal.

Super Finds and Savings at Costco

Anyone who's been to Whole Foods or some other health store to purchase Coconut oil or Hemp seeds know that the prices aren't always budget friendly. I went shopping at Costco and happened upon a few great finds.

The first find was a 54 oz, that's right 54, of pure unrefined cold pressed 100% coconut oil! Ris container is almost as big as my head I was thrilled so I immediately stocked up. Next I found a 24 oz one pound bag of raw shelled Hemp seed. This is nearly three times the size and amount I was paying for at Whole Foods!

Another great find was a six pack of organic Quinoa & Brown Rice mixture. I can't wait to make this accompanied with steamed greens!

I found double packs of pomegranate seeds, and a multi pack of organic romaine lettuce. Shopping at Costco has allowed be to provide my family with more organic fresh food and made it easier to make fresh juices with high quality ingredients.

Costco has really stepped up their game with providing customers with a large variety of organic produce and super foods. I for one really appreciate this because after every penny saved is a penny earned!

Just Another God Doodle

A little doodle to remind us to stay connected to God...

The Healthy White Foods

We all know its just smart to stay away from most white foods such as sugar, bread, pasta and such. However, there are some white foods I call the Good Whites. White plants can produce healthy and healing foods that benefit out well being.

Horseradish is high in potassium, calcium, magnesium and vitamin C

Potatoes, the white ones do contain some nutritional value such as potassium, they're high in vitamin C and have phytochemicals like carotenoids that help us fight free radicals.

Macadamia Nuts contain protein, minerals such as calcium and iron. These nuts are also high in the good mono saturated fat.

Mushrooms, not only are they low in calories but they contain minerals such as potassium and selenium and vitamins B riboflavin and niacin.

White Onions contain quercetin which is a flavanol that is anti inflammatory, anti viral, and antioxidant.

White Beans are a great source of fiber and may aid in reducing LDL known as bad cholesterol.

Grab some of these tasty whites and whip up a healthful body friendly treat!

Fruits of the Spirit pt. 3. Kindness

Allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us in our thought and behavior of Kindness brings us into the joy of God. Not joy based on our circumstances. Kindness is learning to extend it to our enemies and those who mistreat us. This is a life long learning process based on letting God lead not our human emotions. Life will continue to challenge us in ways that test our behavior and its how we learn to respond that reflects our growth.