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RAISING KIDS NATURALLY
Issue 8 Family
Health & Wellbeing
ONLINE PUBLICATION
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contributors The Nappy Collective Carmen Rumsey Zuma Health Brendan Michael Merrick Mercedes Semaan Anika Taylor
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I am so happy to be sharing this re-launch edition with you all. We have been busy working behind the scenes to deliver a bigger and better magazine, full of amazing contributors, feature writers, expert wellness advisors and much more. Most exciting is the new section dedicated to inspirational people. Mums, dads and children who have stories to share with us. These stories will inspire you, touch your hearts and make you feel proud to have them in your community. We will continue to deliver all your favourite segments such as yummy, healhty recipes, superfoods, super science, fun facts, books, apps and much more, all helping you to raise your families naturally. Thank you for reading us! Deb and the team at RKN
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BEFORE BREAD EXISTED
Words by Britney
Have you ever experienced bloating, gas and abdominal pain beyond eating foods such as bread, oats, cereals and pasta? If you have answered yes, then I am about to share with you why this might be the case.
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All of these foods contain one thing in common - gluten. Along with the typical belly ache symptoms that you may experience from eating gluten-containing foods, there is also a list of long-term damaging health effects that you should be aware of. So what exactly is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in many of the foods we eat containing wheat, rye and barley. As it enters our gastrointestinal system, it needs to be broken down and metabolised. During this process, a number of problems can arise - some which you might feel and some you may never know about. As we have not yet evolved to tolerate gluten, it is fast becoming the number one factor for many health related concerns.
Over the past few years, people have recognised the importance of a gluten-free diet. You might be wondering why these foods are suddenly a threat to your health. To put things into perspective, wheat and grains have only been introduced to our diets in the last 10 000 years. Humans have been around for millions of years, so long before farmers were around, gluten-containing foods did not exist.
Our ancestors did not consume grains as they were dry, hard and not easily digested.
There was no such thing as wheat farms and thus cereal, pasta or even bread did not exist. In saying this, there were far less cases of chronic disease and health issues. Overall, individuals had greater health and wellbeing before the cultivation of glutencontaining products.
foreign product. This initiates the bodies natural inflammatory response resulting in symptoms of abdominal cramping, diarrhoea, gas and bloating. Furthermore, long term consumption of gluten in these individuals causes damage to the digestive tract and poor nutrition. If left untreated, weight loss and malabsorption of other nutrient rich foods will be a consequence.
Nowadays, there is an abundance of people who suffer from gluten intolerance. The most well known disorder in relation to gluten sensitivity is Celiac Disease. In diagnosed individuals, the intestinal lining of the gut wall becomes inflamed upon ingestion of glutencontaining foods. The immune system reacts by registering gluten as a
Although 1 in 70 Australians suffer from Celiac disease, this is just one of the many forms of gluten-intolerance.
Medications and vitamins are wrongly prescribed to target the symptoms one might be experiencing. For example, fibre to relieve constipation or antidiarrhoea tablets to suppress loose bowel motions.
Almost 80% of the population experience some form of gluten sensitivity resulting in many of the symptoms relevant to gluten consumption. More and more people are
However, often so, the symptoms return. Trialling a gluten-free diet often resolves all complaints of abdominal discomfort significantly. In just a few weeks, the inflammation
complaining of abdominal discomfort and bowel related issues. In order to identify the specific form of gluten intolerance in an individual, a series of tests and sometimes years of assessment must be overcome. Quite often doctors misdiagnose gluten sensitivity for other gastrointestinal conditions.
declines and the intestinal lining begins the repair process. The damaging effects of gluten are not always sudden and can take time to develop. It is important to know the health concerns that gluten possesses on a long term basis, rather than the short.
Digestive-related issues are the most commonly presented symptoms of gluten intolerance, however, they are not the only. Evidence-based studies show links that suggest gluten affects many other areas of our body. You can have gluten intolerance without any digestive complaints at all. Hormonal regulatory systems, neurological systems and the immune system can be directly affected in individuals who can not metabolise this protein. These health related issues are worsened in those with Celiac Disease as they are highly sensitive to the protein. However, gluten can affect people of all ages, male or female. It can cause headaches, constipation, diarrhoea, cramping and bloating. However, some
more serious and commonly linked conditions include autoimmune diseases such as diabetes or hyperthyroidism; depression, anxiety and other mood disorders; fatigue and impaired sleep; joint pain or osteoporosis; infertility and menstrual problems and the increased risk of cancer or infection.
Despite the fact gluten is predominately found in our foods, it can also be sourced in everyday skincare and beauty products. Studies have not yet shown that contact through the skin in a healthy individual has any negative affects to one’s health. However, it is advised that those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity refrain from it’s use; especially if a skin rash develops. More caution should be taken when using lipsticks or lipgloss that contain small traces of gluten. Sometimes wheat germ oil and Vitamin E are often found in these products which could cause minor reactions if ingested. Like foods, many cosmetics and skin care products now have “glutenfree” options. Unless swallowed, there is insufficient evidence to support gluten sensitivity
through external use.
The only current medical treatment available for celiac disease remains a lifelong, gluten-free diet. It will allow the intestinal lining to heal and resolve the health conditions associated with gluten consumption. Early diagnosis and detection of symptoms is the best way to avoid the negative effects of gluten. As there is a long list of gluten associated health conditions, it would be wise to cut down or exclude the protein from the diet, entirely. If you are one of the many who have ever experienced bloating, headaches, abdominal cramping or diarrhoea after eating your sandwich for lunch or pasta for dinner, then the solution might be to simply start a gluten-free diet. After all, even if you don’t experience these symptoms now, you can look forward to sustained health and wellbeing for many years to come. If you have concerns gluten may be affecting your health it is important to be diagnosed correctly from your medical practioner.
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FIGS A fig is a small, soft fruit that has many tiny seeds on the inside with a very thin skin. They have an unusual texture but are sweet and delicious! The fig fruit is native to the Middle East and is one of the first fruits to be cultivated. Figs are naturally rich in many health benefiting phytonutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants. They provide a good amount of B vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folate, and pantothenic acid, which function as co factors for the metabolism of energy, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Fig fruit (Ficus carica), Nutrition Value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base) Nutrient Percentage of Principle Value RDA Energy 74 Kcal 4% Carbohydrates 19.18 g 15% Protein 0.75 g 1.5% Total Fat 0.30 g 1% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Dietary Fiber 2.9 g 7% Vitamins Folates 6 µg 1.5% Niacin 0.400 mg 2.5% Pantothenic acid 0.300 mg 6% Pyridoxine 0.113 mg 9% Riboflavin 0.050 mg 4% Thiamin 0.060 5% Vitamin A 142 IU 5% Vitamin C 2 mg 3% Vitamin E 0.11 mg 1% Vitamin K 4.7 µg 4% Electrolytes Sodium 1 mg 0% Potassium 232 mg 5% Minerals Calcium 35 mg 3.5% Copper 0.070 mg 8% Iron 0.37 mg 5% Magnesium 17 mg 4% Manganese 0.128 mg 5.5% Selenium 0.2 µg <1% Zinc 0.15 mg 1% Phyto-nutrients Carotene-ß 85 µg -Lutein-zeaxanthin 9 µg --
Not only are figs low in calories but they also contain soluble and insoluble fiber. They are one of the highest plant sources of calcium and fiber and are also sodium free, cholesterol free, and fat free. How else health?
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High in dietary fiber which regulates the digestive system and aids in weight loss!Contain phytonutrients that can help protect you from cancer, diabetes, degenerative diseases, and infections. !Has chlorogenic acid which helps lower blood sugar levels and helps control blood glucose levels in type II diabetes!Rich in calcium for bone health.
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Life-‐chaning products
Mummy to
Millionaire
8 Reasons To Love A Home-based Business
Most home-‐based businesses are based around a range of high-‐quality, research-‐ based products. I started with m y company purely for the health. For the first time in my life I was looking for a quick-‐fix to lose my last bit of baby weight as I was too exhausted to resort to exercise as I normally did. At 38 years of age, I just assumed that I was healthy because I wasn’t overweight, I wasn’t a stranger to healthy food and exercise, and I rarely got sick. I thought it was normal for some people to just not be good sleepers and with two jobs and two kids I also thought it was normal to be stressed, exhausted and a bit cranky by the time by hubby got home from work every night.
When I was pregnant with my first son, I remember thinking how lucky we were, not just with the pregnancy, but with our situation in life. I was happily married, had a job I liked that paid me really well for part time work and we were set financially -‐ a new home we loved, investment properties and money in the bank. Everything was going to plan! By the time our second son was 3 months old, things were not quite so rosy. We were blessed with two healthy and much adored boys, we had our home and each other, but financially we were in a downward spiral. Instead of two jobs, we now had FOUR between us, we’d sold most of our investment properties to repay debt, we’d done up a budget and rationalised all our spending but we were still having to redraw from our mortgage every single month just to pay the household bills. It was stressful and demoralising and only getting worse so I went looking for a solution. Here’s why I’m grateful I landed in a home-‐based business. My home-‐based business cost me less than $600 to Low Entry Costs start! For that I got an online website, an online store, full customer support, free training and resources, a When I started my search I’d been working for myself as a contractor product line backed by the latest in science and from home for more than 10 years so the idea of going to work for research, support and mentorship, a 30 day money someone else was not appealing. The thought of putting m y 6 m onth back guarantee, unlimited earning potential AND a old and 2 year old into full time day care and commuting to a job I may bunch of all natural groceries and supplements that I not like filled me with horror. I have no issue with parents who choose ATE, saving me money at the grocery store. I have no to or have to work full-‐time but I didn’t want to be one of them. I staff, none of my money is tied up in stock, I don’t wanted to work for m yself and I wanted to be at home so business have to take payment transactions or deal with ownership in one form or another seemed the logical choice and the shipping or returns. EVERYTHING I need to be logistics of a home-‐based business m ade it a no-‐brainer for me. successful is provided for me. As someone with limited time and money a home-‐based business just made sense. One of the reasons I’d always ruled out a home-‐ After 30 days I realised that I had been settling when it came to based business was my belief that it was about my health. Gone was the 5kg of baby weight I couldn’t shift, gone sales. I’m an introvert and pretty shy so anything to was the tossing and turning at 2am, gone was the coffee I was do with sales was definitely off the list . I know propping myself up with to get through the day, gone was the there are a lot of reputable sales people out there constant feeling of overwhelm and gone was the grumpy wife my but still the first image that comes to m y mind is of husband came home to every day. I had never felt so good from the smarmy used car salesman, hoodwinking a little food and I wasn’t going back! I would happily have continued old lady into paying an over the top price for a car paying full price for these products but through my home-‐based they don’t want. Yuck! What can I say? Clearly I business I was able to buy them at a discount and within a short have issues around sales! period of time I wasn’t having to pay for them at all!
It’s not about sales
When financial necessity finally pushed me out of my comfort zone and into a home-‐based business I set to work going against all my instincts and selling to my network. Surprise, surprise….. I SUCKED! People don’t like to be sold to, especially by their friends and family. A home-‐based business is about connecting the people who are LOOKING for a solution your company offers, with your products. So many people are looking for help with some aspect of their health. Our ONLY job is to provide those people with information about how we can help them and support whatever decision they make. Turns out I may not be good at sales but I am awesome at helping people and best of all it feels FANTASTIC!
Set your own hours and work from anywhere
One of the things that initially blocked me from starting a home-‐based business when my friend suggested it was “I don’t have time!!”. With two jobs and two kids under three, to say I was time-‐poor when I started would be an understatement. W hat I came to realise was that the 10-‐15 hours a week I needed to commit to my business didn’t have to come in two hour chunks. I built m y business with 5 minutes here and 10 m inutes there. Best of all, I could use social m edia at any time of the day or night to reach out to people across the country and the globe through my Mummy to Millionaire Facebook page. This business model allows me complete flexibility to decide when and from where I work. When my children are sick I need no one’s permission to curl up next to them in front of the TV and do what I can to soothe them. I can be there to drop m y son off at Kindy and the smile on his face as he runs over for a hug when I pick him up is one of the highlights of my day. Before we started our home-‐based business my hubby and I were effectively switch parenting – our children never got both of us at once because one of us was always working. Now we do lots of things as a family and we don’t have to cram it all into the weekend. As I write this, we are on a family holiday at Kingscliff just because we can.
Purpose
I love being a mother. It’s still a miracle to me that I could be a part of producing these two perfect little people. I love watching their personalities emerge and hearing the thoughts in their heads. Life is so much richer for me since I became a parent. But I am not JUST a mother and I don’t feel fulfilled unless I am doing something with my life in addition to being the best mother I can be. I have always wanted to help people (which probably explains why I became a physiotherapist twenty years ago) but until I started my business I had never found the best way for me to do it. When we were struggling to pay our bills I felt so stuck. I knew that we couldn’t continue the way we were going but I had no idea how to turn things around, especially when I was stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed all the time. My circumstances were compromising my health because it’s just not possible to be healthy when you are constantly stressed about money. My home-‐based business has provided me with a vehicle to help other people who are in the same situation I was in and it feels GOOD. I feel like I have found my purpose in life and it’s changed my posture. Everyone deserves to find the way in which they are meant to contribute to the world and to feel the fulfilment that brings.
Community and collaboration
I came into this industry with a lot of baggage. One of my beliefs was that home-‐based businesses aren’t ‘real’ businesses and the people who build them are a bit weird. In all honesty, I’ve never met a more generous, supportive and fun group of people in my life. Many of my family and my closest friends are part of my business and I have formed friendships that will last a lifetime in the last two years. The people I get to spend my time with every day are at the top of the list of things I am grateful for.
When I was working in the corporate world, competition was fierce. People were reluctant to share information or help unless there was something in it for them because there could only be so many ‘winners’. I saw this as a normal way of doing business so when I started my home-‐based business I had a steep learning curve…. In most companies with a good home-‐based business plan, the best way to increase your income is to help someone else get paid more. How cool is that? The culture of the company I joined is to help EVERYONE regardless of financial links. The first time I was welcomed into a training event by someone who wouldn’t benefit at all financially from me growing my business, I kept apologising for turning up! I know no other industry where people willing stand up and tell you their ‘secrets’ of how they have become successful so you can go out and do it too when there’s nothing in it for them. In this business model, when I win it doesn’t mean you lose. There can be just as many winners as there are people willing to do the work.
Residual income
If you’ve ever been self-‐employed you will LOVE the concept of residual income. When I was a contractor, if I was sick or on holiday I didn’t get paid and the only way for me to earn more money was to work more hours. There is no freedom or security in trading time for dollars for the majority of people. Most great home-‐based businesses come with the opportunity to earn residual income and residual income is the BOMB!! With residual income, you get paid repeatedly for work you do once. My job is to connect people looking for help with a solution that my company offers. When I do this not only do I earn an up front bonus but I also get paid commission on the order. Most people love their results so they reorder and every time they do, I earn commission. What this means is that every single week now, whether I choose to work or not, I earn at least $15,000 USD. Now I am not implying that this is a get rich quick scheme because it’s not. I have worked hard to build our business. A great work ethic is the common denominator for every successful home-‐based business I know. Here’s the thing though – I’ve always worked hard. I worked hard as an employee and I worked hard as a sole-‐trader. The difference is, working hard for others or even for myself for 20 years didn’t take me any closer to financial freedom. Working hard on my home-‐based business for less than three years has been a game changer.
By Carmen Rumsey
Personal Growth
You’ll often hear freedom talked about in terms of time and money. I would argue that there is something missing from this equation. You can have all the time and money in the world but if you don’t like yourself I believe you are still living in a prison. Building a home-‐ based business has brought me face-‐to-‐face with many of my demons and I have had to dump much of my baggage in order to succeed. I love the time and I love the money but one of the things I prize most is that I am more comfortable in my own skin than I ever have been before.
If you had asked me to describe my ideal life three years ago, it would have sounded very much like what we have today – we are all healthy, we build our life around the needs of our children, we don’t have to worry about money, we take frequent and fantastic holidays, we are fulfilled by what we do for work, we can give generously to charities that resonate with us, we have amazing friends to spend time with and we are excited about today and what tomorrow will bring. If you had asked me three years ago if I would consider a home-‐based business, the answer would have been a resounding NO. The irony is not lost on me that to get everything I ever wanted I had to open myself up to something I thought I’d never do. I’m so grateful for everything that brought me to this point and I would encourage everyone who is looking for a change to consider taking a leap of faith.
Align your Spine and Mind with the Divine
Can regular chiropractic care help you align with your souls purpose?
Most people would agree that the tone and quality of your thoughts directly affects how you feel emotionally - if you think negative thoughts, you feel bad. And most people would agree that the tone and quality of your emotions directly affects your immune system and health - you usually get sick when you feel stressed. The fascinating research and evidence of these connections are found throughout the literature of neurology and are now considered quite mainstream. Quantum physics adds another chapter to these principles that says that all of the afore mentioned conditions of mind, emotions and health work on a continuum that aligns you to your future experiences. A good thought creates a good feeling that creates good biochemistry that supports good health, which makes you feel good, so you view your experiences through the feeling of good, which helps you to feel more of those good thoughts. Your whole experience is so good that you radiate attraction, which brings opportunity, that you have the energy to pursue because you feel good. If you replace the word good with the word bad however, it creates a different cycle, one where people feel stuck, depressed, negative and full of self pity. That is a cycle we look to break, and redirect the flow. What has this got to do with Chiropractic?
The Central Nervous system is the brain-body-connection, it includes the main computer, the brain , and connects it with all the other systems of the body via a jungle of nerves that feed out through the spine to other organs and systems.
Nerve disruptions are often found within the structure of the spine, and that is why some people mistakenly believe a chiropractor is a spine doctor; rather they are more of a nerve doctor or homeostasis specialist.
A chiropractic adjustment is designed to free up and maximise these systemic connections so greater health, feelings and thoughts can be attained.
The spine houses the Central Nervous System with nerve branches leaving the spine from each vertebra to a related organ or system. Nerves then keeps branching into the Peripheral Nervous system.Treatment involves adjustment of body structures, primarily the spinal column, and use of other techniques as necessary.
Chiropractors often report that patients who may have commenced care for a back ache find all other areas of their life improving as a result of the changes to their body, biochemistry, feelings and thoughts.
What Is Chiropractic Health Care? Chiropractic is a system of healing based on the premise that healthy nerve function helps in restoring healthy physiology. Remember the brain is the central computer responding to the information sent from all of our senses to maintain homeostasis (health). The brain talks to all the major organs and systems sending whatever support is needed to stave off a flu or deal with stress or even create new thoughts. If there is disruption to the communication within the body, the brain and subsequent systems cannot respond in time or appropriately to the stress, so illness can ensue and healing may be compromised.
According to the ACA “Doctors of Chiropractic – often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians – practice a drug-free, handson approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling.”
Is Chiropractic Safe? Yes! A New Zealand Government enquiry found that chiropractic care is “remarkably safe.” Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative and preventative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures and addictive and/or dangerous drugs. In relation to the treatment of neck and back pain, studies have shown that a course of
chiropractic care was 250 times safer than a course of antiinflammatory drugs.
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Who should go to a Chiropractor? As chiropractic is safe, and because chiropractic is suitable for both prevention and treatment, it is suitable for any body and at any age, as long as you have a brain and a spinal cord. From birth and into the twilight years Chiropractic care can be utilised to maximise quality of life…add years to your life and life to your years.
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• It may help with digestion issues, sleep disorders, hormonal imbalance, posture/mobility, back pain, headaches and just about any part of your body supported by your nervous system. Some people even use it to improve their golf swing! You can look after your spine and nerve health as well, with these tips: • Maintain a healthy diet and weight. • Remain active and under the supervision of your Doctor of Chiropractic. • Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest. • Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities, such as gardening
Maintain proper posture. Wear comfortable, low heeled shoes. Have a foot scan to see that your arches are supporting your posture. Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimise any curve in your spine. Use a good quality pillow selected for your frame and sleep style. Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and never twist when lifting. Quit smoking - Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.
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Work with your chiropractor to ensure that your workstation is ergonomically correct.
How do I find a good one? There are great dentists and there are less than great dentists. There are amazing GPs and there are some less than great GPs. It is often a challenge to find the right health practitioner regardless of the modality. Getting referred to a respected chiropractor by a trusted friend or professional is probably the best way to find the right chiropractor. If that is not possible, perhaps call or visit three or four clinics to get a feel for the right establishment. Ask any questions you may have regarding your needs and see who can satisfy the queries best. As with all health practitioners you should feel like you could establish a relationship and trust. Never feel intimidated or discouraged to ask questions. When you feel you have found the right chiropractor, and you are experiencing great results, help your friends find a great chiropractor and refer them on. Share the love.
IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT YOU COULD BE PUTTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN DANGER W ords by
Brend an Michael Merrick
You could be micro waving the very nutrients that your body needs into oblivion – whilst at the same time doing something that may be affecting your life and damaging your health. What lies behind any invention? When an invention is first conceived, little or nothing is known about what real harm it could create. The product in question and its ultimate resultant good or harm will only be evident over a period of time. Unfortunately you and I, the consumers of these multitudes of products are the literal guinea pigs in this game of “Big Business and new product developments.” Sometimes, and more times often than not, the ones that create the invention have to obtain money and resource backing to get their inventions out into the market place. Many times large sums of money and time are put into the development of a product, to bring it to the eyes and ears of the buying public. Long tedious campaigns have to be worked on and countless studies have to be undertaken. All will cost investors enormous time and money.
Now can you imagine that after putting all that time and energy into the production of that invention, you as the financial backer now get confronted with facts that show that the very invention that you have been raking in millions and millions of dollars with – can now potentially harm the people that are and have been using it?! To admit to the above would be to admit to the liability that could open one up to huge “class A” law suits and dollar losses.
First Micro Wave da nger. cover A possible up of its harmful effects
“Wherever there is smoke. There is fire,” – heard that one? Two notorious scientists, Dr Bernard H Blanc and Hans Hertel, set about doing a study on the effects of micro waving food and the effects that it might have on the human body. They both concluded after extensive studies and experiments with proven documented evidence and human trials that micro waved food caused various blood abnormalities. Now you would think that with those findings, - a further investigation would surely be warranted? – Instead the powers that be that stood to lose mega millions of dollars moved to have a legal gag order put on the two men and their findings. Out of fear Blanc backed down and to this day, Hertel is still fighting for his rights to a test trail. To this day, he is being denied – and still, millions of micro- wave ovens are being manufactured and sold throughout the entire world. What might we find in those findings that would bring the real dangers of micro – waving food to light? In another documented instance, Norma Levit was allegedly killed when she was given a simple blood transfusion with blood that a nurse had pre heated in a micro- wave oven! Now you have got to ask yourself. What are those micro- rays doing to your food. It may be doing a little more than just heating it?
One has to keep asking why the attempt to cover up any previous findings has been so hard fought?
Second Micro Wave danger. Possible loss of Vital Nutrients.
If we were to look at a scale of the best, and most healthiest ways to prepare/cook and eat foods, it would hopefully run in this preferential order.
general life sustainability. Science has proven now that by just heating and cooking food, nutrients can be lost. Add to the above the fact that soils have now become, in themselves, nutrient deficient, then by micro waving your food you may well be eating cardboard.
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Third Micro Wave danger. It seems just far too easy to cook this way
1. Organic raw foods. 2. Steamed food 3. Baked food 4. Boiled Food. 5. Fried Food. 6. Micro waved Food. We eat food for their vital nutrients. No living plant, animal or human can survive without nutrients. Just some of the nutrients we get from our foods are – • Proteins • Vitamins • Magnesium • Calcium • Essential fatty acids Now the question that you have to ask yourself is - would you rather digest these various nutrients in their raw form, cooked and heated within an inch of their lives, or in the case of micro waved food – radiated to perfection! Your body needs nutrients to build and grow with. Without nutrients the body cannot survive and be able to repair itself. Micro waving your food will just deplete it of the necessary nutrients that you will need for energy and
Micro - wave cooking has given us convenience in a techno- time driven world. Who wants to get home and get out the pots or pans and spend time preparing foods, or even zipping them through a food blender as a juice? We have become a lazy people and tend to want to take the fastest route to getting most things done – and that includes our cooking! What a pleasure to reach into the freezer, grab a pre prepped frozen meal, pop it into the micro wave, wait a few minutes and then eat it. Convenience at the expense of health. - Does that make sense?
Fourth Micro Wave danger .
The packaging we put into microwave ovens is full of chemicals!
Most microwavable foods are processed and found in packaging that is full of chemicals. - Chemicals like benzene and other dioxins that have been linked to possible cancer causing qualities.
Now add to the above a highly radiated temperature and the fact that these chemicals may seep out and into the very foods that we eat as the micro waving process takes place, and I am sure that you will now think twice before you use a micro- wave again. I hope this has given you enough food for thought and may make you think twice next time you reach for your micro- wave oven. The volcano that is brewing in your house- hold may be ready to cause an eruption on yours and your families health at any moment.
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Hi. We are Kath and Liz and together we are Simple Nourishment. We’re two busy and active mums who share a love of cooking, chaotic family gatherings and early morning runs. Our passion is simple, fast, nutritious snack food that doesn’t compromise on taste and that can keep us and our families going between meals. Our recipes are allergy conscious, not allergy focused. Our cooking generally revolves around tweaking old favourite recipes (changing and increasing their nutritional value) as well as developing brand new recipes of our own. We also enjoy exploring the more recent trend of raw snacks. We truly believe that what we put into our bodies reflects our focus and energy each day. All of our products contain wholesome body-fuelling ingredients which are all easily accessible and available at the supermarket, such as nuts, seeds, coconut products, fruit and superfoods. Our recipes are free of refined sugars, refined flours and most are also gluten free (or can be easily
adapted to be gluten free). You don’t need to be a baker or fantastic in the kitchen to make our recipes. They are all simplistic and easy to follow and the only kitchen appliance you will need is a food processor, for some.
LIZ’S JOURNEY I am a qualified pastry chef and really enjoy the ‘sweeter’ side of food to say the least. I was diagnosed as dairy intolerant from a very young age and although my parents tried hard to keep me away from these foods I was a full blown ‘dairy addict’. At the age of 21 with severe asthma and excema I just couldn’t deal with the pain factor any longer. I went cold turkey on the dairy and decided as a lifestyle choice I would cut out the gluten as well. These dietary changes led me to change my repoitore of recipes to suit my new needs and search for others recipes that would enhance my choices. It was at the same time that I took up exercise on a more regular basis(every day if possible) Yoga, swimming, walking, weights and more recently running challenges.
My husband has no know food allergies and neither do our children however as I do most of the cooking we all eat the same way. I am proud to say that I have been very conscious of how nutritious the food is that comes into our house and that goes into our mouths. We lead a pretty hectic life, full of travel, adventures, experiences and outdoor activity and I know that this is only possible through good food choices. Food is a such a catalyst – for health, for family, for sharing, for friends, for feeling good – I love the thread it gives us all through life. I am excited to be able to share my portion of experiences and passion for eating simply, nourishingly and with love. Getting your hands dirty in the kitchen as you create is so connecting. Live it, love it, eat it.
KATH’S JOURNEY For as long as I can remember I have had such of love of food. As a child my mum always said my appetite was just as big as my big brothers. Being active has always been prominent in my life also….as a child I spent the majority of my spare time in dance class which I gave up at the age of eighteen when I left home. That’s when running, walks and gym became my new form of activity. Always leading an active lifestyle, meant always being hungry and making good food choices. What really started my food journey was becoming a mother. I was already quite conscious of what I put in my own mouth but became even more so of what I was putting in my children’s. All of sudden I was very aware of and quite concerned about preservatives, additives and all the other ‘nastys’ that are in packaged foods. I also realised that through baking I could squeeze in more goodness to my children’s diet through the ingredients I put in. Snack food is my passion you could say. I don’t enjoy making meals as such, like I do making a cake or cookies. I have quite a sweet tooth and get such a kick out making something that taste delicious and isn’t bad for you. I love that I can have a piece of cake everyday with my coffee and feel good about it! I’m so pleased that through our recipe’s you can do this too. Enjoy x
Clowns (Coulrophobia) These horror-‐film regulars can confound a child’s developing understanding of fantasy versus reality, according to psychologist Tamar Chansky: “Is it a person or not a person? Why doesn’t his face change?”
Vomiting (Emetophobia)
Mirrors (Eisoptrophobia)
This is fear of one’s reflection—and not just on really bad hair days. Juan places mirrors in the top 50 phobias for adults. “Some people find their mirror image scary because it acts like a double and moves with them,” he says. “Others even believe their soul may be captured in a mirror.”
Is an intense, irrational fear or anxiety pertaining to vomiting. This specific phobia can also include subcategories of what causes the anxiety, including a fear of vomiting in public, a fear of seeing vomit, a fear of watching the action of vomiting or fear of being nauseated. Emetophobia is clinically considered an "elusive predicament" because limited research has been done pertaining to it. The fear of vomiting receives little attention compared with other irrational fears.
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PHOBIAS Buttons (Koumpounophobia)
Sufferers may fear inhaling or choking on buttons or be repulsed by their shape or texture. The fear of buttons, is surprisingly common. Yet like any phobia, the specific fear may vary dramatically between sufferers. Some people are afraid of the texture of certain buttons. Others feel that buttons are somehow dirty. Some only fear touching or wearing buttons, while others are scared of viewing buttons worn by strangers or friends.
Seaweed (a type of thalassophobia, or fear of the sea) A mere toe touch with this slimy stuff can bring on a wave of terror in sufferers. Why? “Because it’s been at the bottom of the sea, and who knows what it picked up down there,” says psychologist Donna Pincus. Repugnance plays a role in many phobias, thanks to our instinct to avoid germs.
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………nature The Diphylleia Grayi is a wonderfully unique flower whose petals turn clear as glass when it’s splattered with raindrops. Commonly referred to as the skeleton flower, it hails from the moist wooded mountainsides in the colder regions of China and J apan. The flowers come out in late spring, with large, fuzzy green, umbrella-like foliage topped with small clusters of pretty white petals. And when it rains, they’re such a wonderful sight to behold. Although sharks have a reputation as destructive beasts that attack almost anything that enters their water habitat, the actual number of shark attacks is probably lower than you imagine. There are many different types of sharks including the great white shark, hammerhead shark, bull shark, tiger shark and mako, they all offer varied and interesting information so read on and enjoy our cool shark facts.
Sharks do not have a single bone in their bodies. Instead they have a skeleton made up of cartilage; the same type of tough, flexible tissue that makes up human ears and noses. Some sharks remain on the move for their entire lives. This forces water over their gills, delivering oxygen to the blood stream. If the shark stops moving then it will suffocate and die. Sharks have outstanding hearing. They can hear a fish thrashing in the water from as far as 500 metres away! If a shark was put into a large swimming pool, it would be able to smell a single drop of blood in the water. Although most species of shark are less than one metre long, there are some species such as the whale shark, which can be 14 metres long. A pup (baby shark) is born ready to take care of itself. The mother shark leaves the pup to fend for itself and the pup usually makes a fast get away before the mother tries to eat it! Not all species of shark give birth to live pups. Some species lay the egg case on the ocean floor and the pup hatches later on its own. Great whites are the deadliest shark in the ocean. These powerful predators can race through the water at 30 km per hour. Unlike other species of shark, the great white is warm-blooded. Although the great white does not keep a constant body temperature, it needs to eat a lot of meat in order to be able to regulate its temperature. A shark always has a row of smaller teeth developing behind its front teeth. Eventually the smaller teeth move forward, like a conveyor belt, and the front teeth fall out. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/shark.html
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NAPPY COLLECTIVE How did The Nappy Collective start - what was the motivation behind it, how did the idea get off the ground? In 2013, Sandra Jacobs, founder of The Nappy Collective, found a stash of leftover nappies her toddler daughter had outgrown. Through voluntary work with McAuley Care, Sandra had learnt firsthand of the difficulties mothers faced when arriving at a shelter. She had heard awful stories of mums not changing their babies regularly because they could not afford nappies which led to subsequent health problems. Sandy knew baby supplies were desperately needed, but her handful of nappies weren’t going to make a difference. Surely, every parent had a stash of nappies they no longer needed? Collectively, everyone’s handful could make a real difference and alleviate some of the financial and emotional stress of caring for young children in crisis. In October 2013, Sandy organised the first Nappy Collective at the Staple Store. In two weeks, 1500 nappies were donated. The Nappy Collective was born! Shortly after, a Board of five professional women (all mothers), was formed, sharing Sandy’s vision for establishing collectives around Australia. Collectives are held 23 times per year, and each Collective has seen more cities added to our reach. Our next collective will be May 1-15 and will be in cities around Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Perth, Adelaide, Geelong, Alice Springs, Newcastle, Brisbane and Gold Coast. How does it work? Leftover nappies are collected in different collection points around Australia. For the July collective, we have expanded to collect nappies in Perth, Brisbane, Geelong, Byron Bay and Newcastle. In each state, the nappies arrive to a central location straight after each collective is over. We are lucky to have businesses provide storage and office space during this time. We then hold our sorting day as soon as possible. This is actually a fun and really rewarding day, with all our kids, family and friends coming together to sort nappies! Nappies are unpacked and then sorted by size, just like in the supermarket – newborn, infant, crawler, toddler, junior, pull ups and night time nappies, as well as swimmers (in Melbourne, for example, we donate swimming nappies to a program run by Melbourne Citymission for vulnerable young mums that runs swimming sessions for mums and bubs to encourage bonding for the mum and bub and infant development). We then count and re-pack the nappies by size, and
begin the process of allocating nappies to each beneficiary. Some have special requests like a particular size they require more of. The nappies are then picked up from this location in the next week or two by each beneficiary. Our purpose is not to hold on to and store the nappies, it’s to get them out immediately to the families that need them desperately. ·Who is benefitting from the collective? We primarily donate nappies to women’s refuges with a focus to assisting mums who have fled family violence. Many of these women arrive to a shelter without even a handbag and several kids in tow, let alone a packet of nappies or all the baby/kids supplies we all tote around with us. There was one mother who decided to escape her violent partner after giving birth and arrived to a Melbourne shelter in her nightgown straight from the hospital. Most of these mothers have limited financial means, their partners do not provide them with money or cut up their credit cards as part of their abuse. In addition to women’s shelters, we also supply nappies to various charitable organisations like St Kilda Mums, Whitelion, Barnados and City Mission. They distribute the nappies to families in dire straits – facing homelessness or just simply struggling to stay afloat and provide for their little ones. Families will often sacrifice other basic essentials like food or medicine for a packet of nappies. ·Can you share one ‘feel good’ story from the work the collective is doing? During our last collective, we received this message on Facebook.
“Hi Nappy Collective angels, I just wanted to say thank you for your awesome work. Between myself and another friend I think we just donated close to 100 nappies. But this cause is somewhat close to my heart, as my mum fled from my abusive father when I was four years old, so whilst I wasn't in nappies, it's thanks to organisations like yours that make it a little easier for mums (and dads) to do what they have to keep their families safe. Thank you. May angel light surround you all and your families and keep them safe.”
Needless to say this was very touching for us and a proud moment. We get messages from the caseworkers how a packet of nappies can brighten the day of a mum in crisis. We’ve been out to visit some shelters and it is real and confronting. There are mums in shelters right now not knowing how they can afford nappies for their little one instead of using their energy on rebuilding their lives. I also like to think of the nappies as an ‘invisible hug’ to each mum from another mum in the community. They know the nappies are donated by other families and it’s a way of acknowledging their situation and showing they care. How can people be involved businesses, individuals, organisations? Businesses can sign up to be drop points around Australia. We ask people and organisations to also help us by spreading the word about our collectives. Social media has been an enormous tool for us, and is a great way for people to share information on us. Mums are particularly great at doing this!
shelters remain hidden and many live their lives on the run with their children from their violent partner. One important outcome for us is raising awareness of mums and children who are in this situation in our own country. We hope this starts a dialogue among everyday parents that family violence is not on. Why do you think it has been so successful so early on? I think The Nappy Collective has a few elements that really resonate with people which inspires them to act. Firstly, our call to action is really simple – give us your leftover unused nappies and we’ll pass them on to a family in crisis. Secondly, our collectives run for just two weeks at a time, three times a year.
Nappies are universal, most families have some spares or leftovers, and there is no screening or safety checks involved, requiring ongoing large storage space and teams of regular volunteers. We want to get the nappies out of people’s cupboards and onto little bums around Australia!
We are also very fortunate that several organisations and businesses have created wonderful relationships with us and partner with us to support families in crisis. This includes the City of Stonnington, local Sydney MPs, St Vincent’s Private Hospital who collect their leftover newborn nappies for us, as well as many businesses and individuals who provide in kind support for our organisation.
What are some the outcomes from the initiative so far? Being able to provide thousands of nappies to families in need, expanding from one drop point in October to 22 in March, to 150 this May. Collecting over 225k nappies in our first eighteen months. Raising awareness and empathy for mothers in shelters, particularly from other mothers. A common response from mums we speak to is, “I never thought about not being able to buy nappies.” Although family violence is pervasive, mothers in
There is very little ‘donor fatigue’ like other campaigns or charities that need ongoing support or action. Our calls for donations are ‘rested’ in between collectives, so it gives people a time to have a break, accumulate more nappies and a chance for us to diversify our donors. With around 300,000 babies born every year in Australia, there is no shortage of new parents to target every collective!
I also think The Nappy Collective gives a clear, straightforward way for people in the community to directly help mums in shelters and families in crisis (without even opening their wallets). Donating a few leftover nappies actually feels great when you know that they are going directly to a family in real hardship. They might be facing homelessness, or living in a women’s refuge, but as parents, we can all relate to wanting to do the best for our kids, even if that’s just giving your baby a clean bottom! Supplying nappies takes away some financial strain and alleviates the stress and negative feeling of not being able to provide for your baby. I also think the recent spate of family violence tragedies in the media have helped bring this terrible issue out in the open, and people are thinking and talking about it more. The Nappy Collective brings a small but impactful opportunity to reach out to these families and acknowledge their hardship by donating nappies.
What have you learned on the journey so far?
To grow organically. We have received a wonderful response from around Australia, especially from mothers who want to help set up collectives in their area. During our first big collective last year, we received dozens of emails a week from mums around the country who wanted to get involved. This response has helped us grow in the right way. I personally have learnt to actually voice what we want to achieve, and tell people our vision and goals. If you don’t tell people what you want, you’ll never know if they can help you get there. I’ve also learnt to continue being positive, passionate and proud about our work. What challenges have arisen and how have you overcome them? Probably the biggest challenge was setting up teams interstate remotely. We were very lucky to have been connected with or approached by women who are committed and share our passion to what we do. Apart from that, we have had a great ride. I think this is largely because there is a lot of
goodwill in the community and we are able to harness and direct that goodwill in a constructive and impactful way. What has been the most surprising aspect of the collective? We continue to be bowled over by the warm, enthusiastic and engaging response from people, bloggers, organisations and businesses about what we do. Also the fact that we have grown so quickly and how much we have achieved – from one to 80 collectives in 9 months! ·Given the initial success of the initiative, are there plans for this model to be used in other countries and perhaps for other products that could help people in need? At the moment, we are focussed on our steady and smooth expansion within Australia. We are pleased to be collaborating with other NFPs by supplying them nappies to their current distribution processes, but do not wish to duplicate their work by collecting other goods. Our focus remains and will remain only on nappies, as there are numerous organisations collecting baby and kids goods, so rather than replicating their work, we collaborate with them and fill the gaps with nappies.
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………inspirational young girls
Mercedes Semaan age 15 Nationality: Fijian & Lebanese Resident of Fiji for 7 years Form 6 or Year 11 student at the Multiple Intelligence School, Suva, Fiji Anika Taylor age: 17 Form 6, or Year 11 student at the Multiple Intelligence School, Suva, Fiji
So tell us a little bit about what you girls do? -Mercedes: RagBags Fiji manufactures bags out of recycled materials, especially clothing. Our bags are targeted towards young girls and mothers with disposable incomes. We take custom orders from people in our city and outsource to resort boutiques and accessory stores. People often come to us with their old clothing and our service is turning those old rags into stylish bags that have a recycled, eco-friendly look. -Anika: As Mercedes correctly said, RagBags likes to ‘up-cycle’ or recycle used clothes and scrap materials and turn them into something that is both fashionable and useful. We decided to use recycled materials first and foremost because we believe that it is important that we take care of our planet, and even if your contribution to recycling for a sustainable future is something as small as using a RagBag for all of your grocery shopping instead of a plastic bag, it still makes a difference. Plus, we like to think that every ‘Rag’ used to make a bag has it’s own unique story and is one of a kind.. like it’s owner. It’s also pretty cool to see the transformation of turning something old and making it brand new.
hundreds of deadlines to meet at the end of it. I fail miserably many times at sticking to my time schedule, but like all things, it’s a work in progress.
Who do you help - who do you cater to? -Mercedes: We employ stay-at-home mothers to sew the bags, which supports the local women of Fiji. It feels good to be doing more than just recycling. -Anika: I love the fact that RagBags currently only employs either stay at home mothers or low payed women, because the extra money benefits not only the tailor, but her family too. RagBags Fiji is helping feed families. That’s an amazing feeling! What is it like being entrepreneurs amongst being a student, youth, church groups and other responsibilities? -Anika: Being a student entrepreneur is a wonderful practical learning experience, but can also be very challenging, you really need to ‘grow up’ and take your time seriously. It’s so easy to plan out your day, but the real challenge is sticking to your schedule. Especially as a teenager, it’s easy to get carried away with friends, fashion, parties, church activities, which don’t get me wrong is all good, but you really do have to keep a knife to your throat and remind yourself that you only have 24 hours in a day, and
-Mercedes: It’s a real challenge of time management and self-discipline. As a teenager, the temptation to just hang out with friends and “live on the Internet” as they say, is very strong! I’ve learned that planning ahead and balancing business, school, church and other responsibilities can help me accomplish in every area. Besides time management, I feel that a better understanding of the business world has led to a sense of maturity, and I’ve realised how much good I can do if I put my mind to it. That feeling of achievement has really increased my selfconfidence! This entrepreneurial experience has made me a better person in many ways. What inspired you to use the products you use?
-Anika: Who says that you can’t recycle AND be fashionable?! Mercedes and I totally agree with working towards a sustainable future, and the ability to incorporate fashion into something considered ‘unfashionable’ (recycling) was great! -Mercedes:We love recycling, and once we found out that Suva City loves recycling and bags as much as we do, we knew that if we combined the two, we could have a shot at a successful business. Also, being the teenage girls that we are, it’s a lot of fun to design these bags! Is there an inspiration behind the business?
Anika- Using the things around us to create something that has a positive impact to the people in our community and in the world. Mercedes- I’d always been taught by my family and my religion not to be idle but to always be engaged in a good cause, whether it be helping others in the community or learning a new skill or talent.
How's the community helping you?
Anika- Firstly, when people buy our products that is really an encouragement. It tells us that people actually like what we are doing and pushes us to do better. They have also been really supportive by donating clothes for us to “RagBagify” and given us amazing opportunities to be recognised in the local social media and participate in major events (like the Fiji Women In Business Awards, Fiji Fashion week)
Mercedes- The community likes what we do. The support has been profound. Many people have been very generous in donating old clothes and fabrics to us, encouraging our recycling factor. People also promote our business by word-of-mouth, and other entrepreneurs have opened windows of opportunities for us to help us grow. We are so grateful to them all.
Both us liked the sense of independence that earning our own money could give us. We both love to create things with our hands, and learn new things. So when our school came to us last year with the project idea to begin a legal business, we were all for it! What better way was there to learn about business, money and accounting - things that we will inevitably face in the future - than by experiencing it ourselves? What are your long term goals?
Anika- I would like to continue in business. I’ve learnt so much and believe that there are many opportunities to meet people and go places with it. Mercedes- I have officially left the business because of my desire to study in other areas this year. Anika is very skilled in the business now and I know she will take it far and make it the best it can be.
What would you like to tell girls out there who want to pursue their own business?
Anika- In everything that you do put God first. Know, that you can do it. Be humble, and respectful, and also know that you are special and have great potential, so don’t allow negative words or past mistakes define who you are. Work hard, and grow! -Mercedes: I want to tell them that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it - and more. My goal was to make our business known, but never would I have thought that we would one day participate in a national fashion show, or be interviewed on a Pacific-wide television show. But it happened. So, don’t be afraid
because you are young, inexperienced, or not wellknown. You might be surprised, as I was, to discover that adults love to support young people who want to make a positive impact on their community. How can people get behind you girls and help?
Anika- By donating clothes or materials you give us the opportunity to keep creating. Of course, we also need funds to continue to pay our employee’s who make the bags, so buying the RagBags makes that possible. Liking our facebook page is also a great way to help us advertise, and your ideas for new
bags are much appreciated! Feel free to email us about the prices. We would also like to retail our bags in more resorts and boutiques so if you own a boutique and are interested in selling our products that would be awesome.
Mercedes- Feel free to donate, order bags, or simply see our innovative products. By checking out ragbagsfiji.com or our facebook page called Ragbags Fiji. Old clothes most people don’t wear any more will never be refused! Get in contact with us and help prevent those old clothes from unnecessarily going to the top of rubbish dumps!
If you would like to buy a bag, check out our website www.ragbagsfiji.com
RKN / RECIPES
BACON WRAPPED AVOCADO
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4-6 strips of bacon 1 avocado 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder
Heat the oven to 180 degrees In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and chili powder, set aside line a baking tray with foil. Cut open the avocado and remove the pit. Slice 2cm slices lengthwise through the avocado, and then cut through the middle to cut all of the slices in half so that you have thick chunks of avocado. Cut each slice of bacon in 3-5 pieces and wrap each piece around the avocado. Roll in the brown sugar mixture and place on the baking sheet. bake at 180 for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven to a platter and stick a tooth pick in each for serving.
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CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE [I N G R E D I E N T S ]
½ packet long grain and wild rice mix 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 stalks celery, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoons butter 1 can condensed chicken with white and wild rice soup or cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180 degrees In a large skillet, cook onion and celery in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in soup, sour cream, wine, and basil. Stir in cooked rice and chicken. Transfer mixture to an ungreased baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until heated through. Makes 4 servings
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PALEO ITALIAN CHICKEN FINGERS
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2 lbs Fresh Chicken Tenderloins! 1 cup almond flour! 3 tablespoons tapioca starch! 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt! 1 teaspoon salt! 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning! 1/4 teaspoon black pepper! 2 eggs, whisked! 1/4 cup coconut oil, for frying! 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Heat 1/4 cup coconut oil in a pan over medium high heat for 5 minutes. While the oil is heating, prepare the chicken. Place almond flour, tapioca starch, garlic salt, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper in a bowl and mix. Put the whisked eggs in a separate bowl. Dip each chicken tenderloin into the egg and then coat each with the almond flour mixture. Place the prepared chicken into the hot oil and fry it for 5 minutes. Once the first side is browned, turn the chicken and fry the other side for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and shows no pink in the middle. During the last minute of frying, sprinkle paprika over the chicken. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or with spaghetti sauce over spaghetti squash.
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FLOURLESS FUDGE COOKIES [I N G R E D I E N T S]
3 cups castor sugar! 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder! 1/4 tsp. salt! 4 large egg whites! 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract! 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips!
!Preheat the oven to 180 degrees !Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats. Spray mats with nonstick cooking spray. You can also line with parchment paper.! In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar with cocoa powder and salt.! Stir in the vanilla and egg whites.! Whisk just until the batter is moistened.! Stir in the chocolate chips.! Scoop the batter by the tablespoonful onto the baking sheets. Leave enough space between each cookie for them to spread (about 5 cm of space between each cookie). !Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are glossy and lightly cracked.!Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet, and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
natural remedies………….
ARNICA OINTMENT This is a non-greasy pain ointment that is wonderful for bruises, sprains and strains, and aches and pains. It works best on closed-wound injuries and can be applied multiple times per day. If you don’t already have arnica and St. John’s Wort infused oils you can find a blend of these at Mountain Rose Herbs. This blend also includes lavender essential oil. This arnica cream recipe works like magic to erase intense bruises and to alleviate pain caused by injury. This recipe is based on Rosemary Gladstar’s Perfect Cream recipe. What you’ll need… Hard oils and beeswax 20 grams beeswax 25 grams coconut oil 20 grams shea butter Liquid oil 3/4 cup arnica and St. John’s wort infused oil “Waters” 2/3 cup helichrysum hydrosol 20-40 drops of lavender essential oil (optional)
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