By TIP
Studies have found that the super herb thyme essential oil potently kills lung and breast cancer cells.
The essential oil of common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) which usually known as “oil of thyme” contains 20-54% thymol. Thymol belongs to a naturally occurring class of compounds known as “biocides”. Biocides are substances that can destroy harmful organisms. When thymus is used alongside other biocides, such as carvacrol, it has strong antimicrobial attibutes. Scientists tested thyme for its antibacterial activities in vitro toxicology against three human cancer cell lines. What they found is that thyme kills lung cancer cells, oral and ovarian cancer (i).
Thyme is a native to the Mediterranean, and was originally given the name “thyme” in Greece, they still use it in their cooking mixed with olive oil. Oil from the common herb thyme was discovered to kill up to 97% of human lung cancer cells. Recent research has shown that if you mix thyme and olive oil it will enhance the availability of hydroxytyrosol, olive oil’s most potent anti-cancer compound. Could this be the reason why Greeks have about half the rate of cancer compared to the rest of USA and the Europe. Thyme essential oil, has also been used in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine due to its strong antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal (killing yeast like Candida) properties. Also, oncologist researchers at Celal Bayar University in Turkey carried out a study to find what effect Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) might have on breast cancer cells. They looked at the effects of Wild Thyme on cell death and epigenetic events in breast cancer cells. Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression caused by mechanisms that do not involve alterations in DNA sequence. They reported in the journal Nutrition and Cancer that Wild Thyme caused cell death in the breast cancer cells. The study authors concluded that Wild Thyme “may be a promising candidate in the development of novel therapeutic drugs for breast cancer treatment.” (ii)
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 11 kcal | <1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.29 g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.30 g | 4% |
| Total Fat | 0.10 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 9 µg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.200 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.310 mg | 6% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.129 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin | 0.120 mg | 9% |
| Thiamin | 0.090 mg | 7.5% |
| Vitamin A | 3191 IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 43 mg | 72% |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 250 µg | 208% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 41 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 120 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.077 mg | 8.5% |
| Iron | 0.20 mg | 2.5% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.244 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 1.5% |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 1914 µg | -- |
| Carotene-α | 0 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 5767 µg | -- |
½ cup walnuts
¼ cup almonds
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
2 tbsp flaxseeds
½ cup dried figs
½ cup medjool dates (pitted)
½ tbsp water
½ tsp cinnamon
Fresh fig slices to decorate
½ cup cashews (soaked in water overnight)
½ cup coconut milk
½ cup desiccated coconut
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla bean paste
For the base, add all ingredients into a food processor and process until the mixture sticks together when pressed between the fingers.
Line tray with cling film. I used a 10.5cm x 20.5cm loaf tin
Pour mixture into tin and carefully press firmly using the back of a spatula until base is completely flat and even.
Put into the freezer to set, whilst you make the vanilla coconut cashew cream.
For the coconut cream, add cashews to a food processor and process for a few minutes.
With the food processor still running, slowly add the coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla bean paste.
Keep processing until the mixture becomes very smooth and creamy.
Add desiccated coconut and pulse to combine.
Pull the walnut fig base out of the freezer and fill with the coconut cashew cream layer.
Put back into the freezer for 2 hours to set. Slice can be kept in the freezer until serving (let defrost for approximately 15 mins for cream to soften).
Decorate with fresh figs, slice carefully with a sharp knife and enjoy this delightful treat with your family and friends this Christmas!
This recipe is full of goodness, great for snack. Yummmmmm!!!!
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