Health, Wellness & Healing
Here is an exciting recipe for all pizza-lovers… In the following video, Vana will show you how to make a delicious and beautiful pizza that is also good for you. Vana’s recipe does require a food dehydrator, though. For those that do not have one, I am working on finding an alternative, perhaps using the sun’s infrared rays… stay tuned. Those that do have a dehydrator will love this recipe… (more…)
Bell peppers contain a very broad range of antioxidants including vitamin E and manganese, as well as twice the amount of vitamin C of a typical orange. Bell peppers also include these phytonutrients: Flavonoids: luteolin, quercetin, hesperidin; Carotenoids: alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin; Hydroxycinnamic Acids: ferulic acid, cinnamic acid. (Source: World’s Healthiest Foods)
Dragonfruits contain polyphenols and a variety of healthful fatty acids including Linolenic acid, Linoleic acid, Palmitoleic acid, Stearic acid and Myristic acid.
Bananas have plenty of vitamin B6 and soluble fiber, plus vitamin C, manganese, potassium and the amino acid tyrosine, a dopamine precursor.
On the left: Natalia’s cucumber salad… cucumbers cut in cubes, with olive oil and pepper.
Main: Stuffed bell peppers. To make the stuffing, mix shredded romaine leaves, zucchini, a tiny bit of alfalfa sprouts, chopped peanuts, olive oil, cumin and curry powder.
On the side: carrots in olive oil with paprika.
This recipe from Natalia Star of Oceanica Wellness.
Peaches provide vitamins A, B, C, E, K, plus potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron, and calcium.
Avocado is fatty fruit that is excellent for your health. It has a buttery taste that combines well with many foods. If the avocado is overly ripe, use it in your hair instead of on your plate.
Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins such as folic acid. Avocados are high in healthy fats such as oleic acid, palmitic acid and linoleic acid, and studies have shown that consuming avocados regulates blood cholesterol (increasing HDL “good” cholesterol while decreasing LDL “bad” cholesterol)
Los aguacates proporcionan cerca de 20 nutrientes esenciales, incluyendo la fibra, potasio, vitamina E, vitaminas del grupo B como el ácido fólico. Los aguacates son ricos en grasas saludables, tales como el ácido oleico, ácido palmítico y ácido linoleico, y los estudios han demostrado que el consumo de aguacates regula el colesterol en la sangre (aumento de HDL colesterol “bueno”, mientras que la disminución de LDL colesterol “malo”)
Abacates fornecem cerca de 20 nutrientes essenciais, incluindo fibras, potássio, vitamina E, vitaminas do complexo B e ácido fólico. Abacates são ricas em gorduras saudáveis, tais como o ácido oleico, ácido palmítico e ácido linoleico, e estudos demonstraram que o consumo de abacates regula o colesterol no sangue (um aumento de HDL colesterol “bom”, enquanto diminui LDL colesterol “ruim”)
Strawberries have lots of vitamin C, manganese, and essential unsaturated fatty acids. Strawberries also contain anti-inflammatory phytochemicals (such as polyphenols, flavonoids and phenolic acids) that help prevent both cancer and heart disease.
Las fresas tienen un montón de vitamina C, manganeso y ácidos grasos insaturados esenciales. Las fresas también contienen fitoquímicos antiinflamatorios (como los polifenoles, flavonoides y ácidos fenólicos) que ayudan a prevenir el cáncer y las enfermedades del corazón.
Morangos são cheios de vitamina C, manganês e ácidos graxos essenciais insaturados. Morangos também contêm fitoquímicos anti-inflamatórios (como os polifenóis, flavonóides e ácidos fenólicos) que ajudam a prevenir o câncer e doenças cardíacas.
Papayas are loaded with vitamin C, plus vitamin A, potassium, magnesium and lots of other nutrients. Papayas are alkalizing and extremely easy to digest.
La papaya esta cargado con vitamina C, además de vitamina A, potasio, magnesio y muchos otros nutrientes. Las papayas son alcalinizantes y muy fácil de digerir.
Papaia é carregado com vitamina C, bem como a vitamina A, potássio, magnésio e outros nutrientes. Mamões são alcalinizantes e fácil de digerir.
Kiwis are high in vitamin C, plus vitamins E and K, potassium and magnesium, and the carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Kiwis have been shown to prevent blood clotting as effectively as aspirin, with no side effects. The skin is edible and nutrient-dense.
Kiwi es alta en vitamina C, además de las vitaminas E y K, potasio y magnesio, y los carotenoides beta-caroteno,
luteína y zeaxantina. Los kiwis se han demostrado tan eficazmente como la aspirina para prevenir la coagulación
de la sangre, sin efectos secundarios. La piel es comestible y rica en nutrientes.