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Turkey Burger BLT

This burger is deliciuos, all you need is a turkey burger wether frozen or prepared fresh, tomatoes, lettuce, crispy turkey bacon, mustard and mayonnaise. I got creative and added some pickle onions and few slices of jalapeño. But insted of putting the tomato on the inside I decided to used it as a topping on top of the burger bun. Get creative and do something new with your burger.

Healthy snack

Delicious.....roasted garbanzo coconut beans, I didn't know how it was going to taste but Omg it is deliciuos creamy, crunchy and addicting, I couldn't stop eating it. What a good source of fiber.

Recipe: 

1 15oz can organic garbanzo beans

1 tbsp organic coconut oil + 1 tsp coconut oil for drisling

1 tsp curry powder

1tbsp organic shredded coconut

Direction: 

1-preheat oven at 400

2-drain and rinse garbanzo beans in a strainer, pat dry

3-toss garbanzo beans in a medium size glass bowl, with coconut oil, and curry powder.

4- arrange garbanzo beans on a baking sheet in a single layer.

5-bake for approximately  30 minutes, or until crispy.

6-when done transfer in a serving bowl

7- sprinkle and toss with more curry, shredded coconut and used the second tsp of coconut oil for drizzling.

Some of the health benefits of garlic

-Raw garlic is better than cooked if the person wishes to take advantage of the full medicinal potential of allicin. The reason is that the molecule is very unstable and is easily destroyed by elevating the temperature.  

-For a person with no ailments, 2-4 cloves of garlic are the maximum daily dosage. This can be taken in before the person sleeps and can be taken in with milk or water afterwards.  

-Due to the anticoagulant properties of Allicin, garlic should never be taken before any minor or major surgical procedures are done.  

-How Do You Incorporate Garlic Into Your Daily Diet?

There’s two options:

1. Add the garlic to your meal or add it to a green juice or smoothie.

2. Cut a clove of garlic into small pieces and swallow the small pieces one at a time. (with a meal)

10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Garlic Daily:

1. Garlic Contains a High Amount of Antioxidants – The antioxidants destroy free radicals and reduce overall oxidative stress. Free radicals can damage DNA and cell membranes. High levels of oxidative stress have been associated with many diseases and conditions. Antioxidants are also beneficial for preventing types of cancer.

2. Garlic Lowers Your Cholesterol- A study found that the consumption of garlic reduced cholesterol by 9 to 12 percent. Reductions were noted in LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.

3. Garlic is Antibacterial- Garlic acts as a natural antibiotic. It is able to eliminate harmful bacteria but does not kill off healthy bacteria as chemical antibiotics do.

4. Garlic is Anti-fungal- Garlic’s Allicin is also responsible for destroying fungi. Many use garlic as a means of eliminating fungal infections.

5. Garlic Thins the Blood- Garlic consumption has been shown to thin the blood which can aid in preventing heart disease, the formation of blood clots, heart attacks and stroke.

6. Garlic Boosts Your Immune System- Garlic has strong antiviral properties. To many in Russia, garlic was known as “Russian Penicillin” due to its abilities to effectively treat infections. A study found that garlic is effective at preventing and treating the common cold. It found that those who consumed garlic had significantly fewer colds and the length of their cold was shortened compared to those who did not eat garlic.

7. Garlic Lowers Risk of Atherosclerosis: Studies suggest that garlic may prevent blood clots and destroy plaque which contribute to the development of atherosclerosis.

8. Garlic Lowers Your Blood Pressure- Garlic has been used in China for many years as blood pressure medication. Additionally, the Japanese government officially recognized garlic as a blood-pressure depressor.

9. Garlic Helps Your Joints- A study found that those who eat high amounts of garlic were less likely to have osteoarthritis.

10.Garlic Prevents Cancer- Increased intake of garlic has been found to be associated with the reduced risk of certain cancers. This includes cancers of the stomach, colon, esophagus, pancreas, and breast.

My experience with garlic has been helpful and a good one.  I start the fall and winter season by taken a fresh clove of garlic once a day. Everyday I get up I take one clove of garlic, if the garlic is to big I cut it in half or in quaters and take it a little at a time just like if I was taken vitamins. If I don't have time in the morning to take it, I take it at night before I go to bed. It has help me whith my cholesterol, cold, it strengthens my immune system and I rarely have the flue. Garlic has been a great experience for me especially since I am a diabetic, and my immune system can be low. 

Wellness class

I haved been teaching a wellness class in my home to help diabetics and anyone else that will like to live a healthy life style. Health and wellness start in our kitchen, so learning how to cook and prepare healthy meals is a good thing. The class is to help us understand the overall wellness of our bodies and the importance of it. We Focus on  healthy eating, and balancing our  sprit, mind and emotions, because it all  plays a part in making us feel well. To accomplish this we will share our culinary experience on a monthly basis, and we will also share our experiences in these areas: 

Massage

Exercise

Meditation

Facials

Vitamins

Teas

How to read labels

Appearance

Encouragement 

Spices

Portion control

Glycemic index

Because of my experience, I especially will like to helped type 1 diabetics, since I have experienced this condition for filthy four years of my life  and I have learned how to balance it in every area expressed above. A condition does not have to be deth sentence, but a manageable experience, where we can share and help others to experience the victory in thier lives.

encouragement

Soups

Soups are my favorite I love most of them because it's a meal in it self and it's very healthy. I love soup because it's comforting and it reminds me of my grandmother. I could have  soup everyday and not feel guilty. I can remember when living with my grandmother soup was always served on the table and sometimes we will get a special treat and that was a salad. In those day soup and salad wasn't available like today, so she would serve it to us  before she would serve the main course. If you think about it soup can help in reducing the amount of the entrees you eat and you would be satisfied. It May even help you to loose weight, It will help with your portions sizes. My favorite is chicken soup and I can eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, believe it or not I have had it a lot of time for breakfast and is wonderful.

Encouragement

An encouraging word keeps you strong through out the day.

Encouragement

encouragement for the mind

My mind is renewed by the Spirit of the Living God and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty.  My mind is liberated and I am set free from the things in my past.  My past can no longer steal from my future.  I am happy!  I am whole!  I am no longer handicapped by poor self image!  I am created in the image of God!  I now have the Spirit of Christ in me that makes me different than I was before.  I am a new creation and I am forever change.

Encouragement

Start your morning on a good foot, by being positive and smiling at your circumstances :) have a bless day.

Cough remedy in 3 days

Cough remedy in 3 days

1/2 cup fresh lemon-lime juice ( about 5 lemon + 1 lime)

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

2 tbsp grated ginger- micro plane

1/3 cup clover honey

 Squeeze fresh lemon and lime in a cup or bowl, add ginger, cayenne, and honey whisk together and pour in a glass jar, cover and keep in the refrigerator. Take 1 tsp 3 times a day for 3 days cough should subside.

Home remedies

Home remedies for the cold season

The cold and the flue season is here again, so let's prepare our bodies and our immune system to be strengthen  and resist what this season will bring. So let's start early and be ahead of the game.

Encouragement

We start our day with an encouraging word so that we are able to have a positive mental attitude about  everything we may encounter in this day. Whether it be your job, traffic, other negative people, train ride, family, or children. We must remember that this is the day The Lord has made for us to rejoice and be glad in it. Have bless day!!!!

centerpieces

center pieces

center pieces

dry flower centerpieces

cake stands

Cake stands

French Style Green Bean with Sun-Dried and Heirloom Tomatoes Salad

Keeping things simple and easy, but at the same time nutritious.

Here is one of my grandmother's recipe that today may not be so healthy because she prepared as a salad with eggs and mayonnaise. We are talking about green beans in the can whether cut or French style. My version is prepared with French style green beans, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, heirloom tomatoes and a sweet onion vinaigrette, delicious enjoy!!!!!

Encouraging words for the day!!!!

some of my favorite desserts

i find it truly amazing how much our moods can affect our day. I got up this morning a bit slumber, but afeter i said my prayers i felt much better. i began to think about what i was going to prepare for my next wellnes class, so i decided to make two dessert recipe and it was trully amazing and delicious.  the recipes are: chocolate farro rice pudding top with almonds and blueberry and a chocolate mousse parfaits.

Chocolate Farrro rice pudding

Ingredients:

1 tsp Frangelico liqour

1/2 cup organic peaeled farro

1 cup whole milk

2 cups water

1 tsp coconut sugar 

pinch salt

1 whole cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 large egg yolk

Additional ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Directions:

Combine farrow, water, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low. Cook until most of liquid evaporates and mixture is thick, and farro grains are tender or soaf. stirring frequently, about 30- 40 minutes. in another sauce pan  Whisk egg yolk, milk,vanilla and frangelico simmer until thicking slightly, then add the cooked Farro, mix well.  Return mixture to saucepan continue stirring until mixture is thick (do not boil). Transfer pudding to large glass bowl. Refrigerate until cool. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

this next recipe has some secret ingredients and is absolutely deliciuos!!!!!

Chocolate mousse parfaits

Chocolate Mouse Parfaits

1 1/2 large avocados

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup agave

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground flaxseed

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 cup cool-whip (for topping)

1/2 cup raspberries

2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (topping)

1 tsp shaved chocolate (topping)

directions:

1- Puree avocado, cacao powder agave, and flaxseed in a food processor or nutri-bullett until silky and smooth. refrigerate in a airtight container until ready to use. (up to 3 days).

2- layer some raspberries on the bottom and 1 tbsp mousse at bottom of each parfait glass, layer in the fresh fruit and sprinkle with coconut, layer 1 tsp coolwihp, continue to layer until the glass is filled then layer one raspberry and sprinkle with coconut and chocolate shavings.

3- divide remaining mousse and toppings among glasses.

*these desserts are some of my favorites and very popular among my friends and family. each time a make them they can't belive how delicious they are.