Tip Of The Day - Natural Breath Freshener

Need a quick breath freshener?
Just chew on a couple of mint leaves or some cilantro.
It leaves your mouth minty fresh and lasts much longer than a tic tac or breath sprays.
AND, IT'S NATURAL!
Another bonus fact - not only does it keep your breath fresh, but it also helps with oral infections, digestion, nausea, relieves intestinal gas and good for cholesterol.

Benefits Of Curry Leaves

My mom adds curry leaves to everything she cooks.
Not only does it make the food even tastier, you get to eat the leaves as well.
When I asked her why she includes this in most of her dishes, she mentioned its many benefits.

Curry leaves help with -

digestive problems
kidney problems
helps with nausea and vomiting
stimulates hair growth
prevents diabetes
can be used externally for insect bites
controls cholesterol
protects liver

Thanks mom!

Liver Cleansing Foods

The liver is a very important organ.  Its main job is to filter the blood from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body.  The liver also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs.  The liver secrets bile that ends up back in the intestines. 

There's a lot we can do to help cleanse the liver and avoid any difficulty.

Here's a list of foods that can help cleanse the liver.

Broccoli

Walnuts

Lemons

Avocado

Garlic

Beets

Leafy green vegetables  

Healthy Seeds

The origin of seeds is its nutrition.  

They contains vitamins, minerals, protein and enzymes.

It's the best thing to snack on because it is a living food. 

It's best to eat seeds naturally and in its raw state.  

Do not heat the seeds as the nutritional value breaks down.  

Here's a list of the healthiest seeds on earth - 

• Apricot seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Sesame seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Chia seeds
• Cumin seeds
• Flax seeds
• Pomegranate seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Grape seeds  

Natural Remedies For Teeth Whitening

There are so many advertisements on television and magazines about teeth whitening.  Most of them costs about $35 and more.  Here are some natural, simple ways to whiten your teeth.

1 - take the inside of a banana peel and gently rub it all around your teeth for about 2-3 minutes.  Some of the minerals such as potassium and magnesium absorb in your teeth and whiten them.

2 - you can do the same with orange peels as well.

3 - in a bowl, mix some baking soda with freshly squeezed lemon. Apply on teeth and leave on for only 1 minute and then brush teeth. 

4 - massage olive oil to the teeth and leave on for 2-3 minutes and then brush.  

Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

My mom made a great sweet potato dish for lunch today.

Sweet potatoes are really good for you, better than regular potatoes and here's why. 

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Best Foods for Stronger Bones

We have 206 bones.  That's a lot of bones!
And nature made it easy for us to make our bones stronger - just by eating food!

Broccoli
Almonds
Spinach
Bok choy
Kale
Mustard seeds
Flax seeds
Sesame seeds

The foods above are excellent in strengthening the bones.

Eat up!

All You Need Is ...

All you need is ...

1. organic, immunity promoting foods
2. having your heaviest meal during Pitta time 10 am - 2 pm
3. choose foods that digest and cook easily
4. choose foods for your body type and for the season 
5. cooking with spices and herbs
6. follow a daily routine 

If these requirements for the body are fulfilled ... life will be fulfilled.

Stay healthy! 

Did You Know?

Miracle Drink To Fight Bad Breath

I just read about this, it's pretty cool and I'm looking forward to trying it.

We all suffer from bad breath every now and then.
Bad breath is caused by undigested food, the kinds of foods you eat, tooth decay, oral hygiene, lack of brushing and flossing the teeth, lack of scraping the tongue and poor diet.

Luckily, nature is great and by making this miracle shake, it will definitely fight bad breath.

• 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 
• 1/2 teaspoon of honey
• 2 tablespoons of spinach
• 10 parsley branches
• 1.7 ounces/50 ml warm water 

Wash both spinach and parsley, put them in a blender and add some lemon juice and warm water. 

Mix all the ingredients well and add cinnamon and honey at the end.  

You can keep this powerful shake in the fridge and consume before your first meal. 

Did You Know About Lemon Water

According to Dr. Raju, lemon water should not be taken on an empty stomach because it causes joint problems.  Having something very small and light before, for example a few crackers, is advised.

What Does This Code Mean

We ALL should know this.

Cancer Killing Foods

It's really that simple -
To stay healthy, we need to eat healthy.
To fight an illness, we need to introduce or in some cases reintroduce certain foods that contain properties and nutrients that can actually help fight cancer and prevent it.

The following are the best foods that help with killing cancer -

Broccoli
Tomatoes
Grapefruit
Kale
Eggplant
Garlic
Turmeric
Wheatgrass
Ginger
Berries
Walnuts
Cauliflower

Green Up Your Insides

Green up your insides with the following list of green vegetables.

Greening It Up Is Cleaning It Up!

Vegetables have the best nutritional value such as - potassium, iron, calcium, fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A, C, E.

Best to include at least one at least once a day - to start :)

Celery
Brussels Sprouts
Kiwi
Green apples
Cucumbers
Avocado
Arugula
Asparagus
Green grapes
Green pears
Green beans
Cabbage
Broccoli
Broccoli rabe
Kale
Limes
Artichokes
Honeydew melons
Bok choy
Artichokes
Spinach
Avocado
Turnip greens
Collard greens
Chard

Lets Go Green

It is so important to go green because globally we all come together, we are in coherence with the laws of nature and in tune with our bodies and the plants.  From where we live, to what we buy, to what we eat is super important.  It will make life easier, healthier and more blissful for the consciousness of all.

Here's how we all can go green - LETS DO IT.

Buy organic

Buy local
Avoid GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods
Cook with spices and herbs 

Grow a garden with fresh vegetables and fruits

Eat raw nuts and seeds on a regular basis

Juicing vegetables and fruits is fun and easy 

Use healthy oil or ghee (clarified butter) for cooking 

Foods & Spices That Help Fight The Flu & Cold

Greetings fellow readers.

I'm back in Fairfield, Iowa and it's freezing here!
The air is crisp and clear.
The snow is bright and white.
And my feet are frozen!

I just got back from a great walk on the Cedar View Bridge.
On the right is a picture I took.

Thought this would be a perfect opportunity to blog about some foods and spices that can help fight the flu and cold season.

• ginseng
• cinnamon 
• turmeric
• cloves
• garlic
• spinach
• ginger
• onions
• honey
• strawberries 
• oranges
• anise seeds 
• leafy green vegetables 
• sweet potatoes 
• blueberries 

These help boost your immunity, helps with cough, clears the channels, contains lots of vitamins and  has lots of antioxidants.