Healthy with Jodi

Family Recipes continued! Butter cookies, better than sugar cookies! Melt in your mouth goodness

    Another Recipe from the family archives!  Here is my sister’s version of my mom’s recipe.  This is a family favorite!!!  My mom used to keep them in the freezer.  I remember sneaking in the laundry room and eating one, hoping not to get caught.  Over the years we’ve all shared stories of how we all did the same thing.  Funny how we have such memories around food.  Today, I’ll just lay it out on a platter….eat the cookies.  Everything in moderation and balance!

    And why not have cookies for breakfast?  There’s eggs and butter in the recipe…those are breakfast foods right?🤪😂🤣

    Enjoy…peace be with you!  🕊

     

    Lynsey’s Butter Cookies

    Cream together 1 Cup Butter, 2/3 Cup Sugar

    Beat in 1 egg.

    Combine 2 1/2 Cups Flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp Vanilla

    Mix all together and chill dough. 

    Keep half the dough in the fridge, work with half the dough at a time.

    Spread dough to 1/4 inch thickness and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. 

    Cooking Tips:

    Don’t check before 8 minutes, don’t wait for the cookie to Brown.

    Completely Cool before frosting.

    Frost and then it’s best eaten frozen.

    Frosting:

    2 Cups Powdered Sugar

    1 tsp Vanilla 

    2 TBSP Butter

    About 1/4 cup Milk

    Mix powdered Sugar, softened Butter and Vanilla with a hand mixer.  

    Slowly add milk until desired thickness for spreading and decorating. 

    Roasted Red Pepper Soup-Comfort food that’s good for you!

      Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup

      Vegan, Gluten Free

      Happily Serves 2-3

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS 

      2 Cups Cauliflower 

      1 Cup Roasted Red/Orange Bell Peppers

      2 Cups Almond Milk

      3 TBSP Avocado oil

      1/2 TBSP Minced Garlic

      1/2 TBSP Minced Onion

      1/2 TBSP Sea Salt

      1/2 TBSP Smoked Paprika 

      1/4 Cup Reserved Cauliflower 

      Optional: 

      1 Hatch Green Chili (more if you want it spicy)

      Top with 1/4 Cup Broccoli 

       

      Roast Bell peppers in the convention oven for 5 minutes.  

      Roast Cauliflower in oven for 7 minutes. (Riced is easiest, but not necessary).

      Roast Broccoli 7 Minutes.

      Put aside 1/4 Cup Cauliflower and 1/4 Cup Roasted Broccoli 

      Put all ingredients except the broccoli and 1/4 cup riced Cauliflower.  Blend on high until smooth.

      Add extra riced Cauliflower and broccoli for texture.

      Add or omit Green Chili depending on spice.  

      Run on VitaMix for 7 minutes and it will heat to just below 118 degrees.  

      OR Blend in food processor of blender/vitamix and transfer to Stop top and heat til warm enough to eat, not to boiling as to not destroy nutrients.

      Curb Carb Cravings! Healthy Glucose Control

        Control Pre-Meal CapsulesTM
        30 servings $38.95

        Self-control now comes in a capsule

        Benefits:
        * Can help curb cravings and reduce appetite
        * Neutralizes starches found in processed carbohydrates
        * Can support stabilized blood glucose
        * May enhance mental alertness, endurance and stamina

        * Helps you feel satisfied faster and takes the edge off your cravings
        Purium`s CONTROL Pre-Meal CapsulesTM are specifically designed to help you eat less and reduce the impact of simple carbohydrates and sugars, lessening the possibility that your body will convert them into fat. It is a great addition to any weight loss regimen.
        Instructions: Take two capsules three times per day (approximately one hour prior to meals) with 8oz of water or, take two to three capsules prior to any fatty meal or dessert followed by 8oz of water.
        Interesting Facts:
        * Nopal (Opuntia Streptacantha): promotes weight loss by absorbing water and providing a feeling of satiety. It has a positive effect on blood sugar and helps reduce the appetite and control carbohydrate cravings. It can also reduce cholesterol by promoting the excretion of fats from the body, and aids digestion by absorbing toxins from the bowel as well as increasing the rate at which food passes through the system.
        * Garcinia Cambogia (fruit): inhibits the synthesis of fatty acids in the liver and promotes an increased availability of glycogen in the liver, thus sending a “full” signal to the brain sooner.
        * Green Tea Extract: Extract: research has found that green tea increases the amount of energy spent by the body and holds promise as a treatment for obesity and other weight problems.
        * American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius): Dr Lin Yutang, a Chinese research scientist who spent a lifetime learning about ginseng, summed up his work by saying that, “The magic tonic and building qualities of ginseng are the most enduring, the most energy-giving, restorative qualities known to mankind, yet it is distinguished by the slowness and gentleness of its action.”
        * White Kidney Bean Extract (Phaseolus Vulgaris):

        Final word from Dave:
        Drawing from the wisdom of ancient culture, we have put together a product for the ages. From the shaman we take Opuntia, from Chinese medicine – Green Tea, from Ayurvedic – the garcinia cambogia, and the power of White American Ginseng and the newly discovered effect of the amazing white kidney bean. Brought together to give you the ultimate in CONTROL, self control, appetite control, glucose control, energy and most importantly, your weight.
- Dave Sandoval

        Probiotics: BiotaGen

          BiotaGen
          Klaire Labs
          $22.95 5.3oz powder

          Versatile prebiotic formula to optimize gut microflora, improve bowel function 
and support the immune system.

          BiotaGen is a distinctive formulation of soluble dietary fiber with prebiotic 
activities that stimulates growth of colonic populations of beneficial bacteria 
and enhances gastrointestinal and systemic immune function in multiple ways. 
BiotaGen combines chicory inulin and oligofructose, highly effective 
prebiotics, with the immunomodulating actions of larch arabinogalactan and 
purified yeast beta-glucan.

          Chicory-derived inulin and oligofructose are inulin-type fructans best known 
for their ability to sustain increases in populations of Bifidobacterium, 
Lactobacillus, and Eubacterium, an important butyrate-producing species 
indigenous to the bowel. By escaping digestion and absorption in the small 
intestine, inulin-type fructans arrive largely intact in the colon where they 
selectively feed beneficial gut microbiota. In addition, inulin-type fructans 
promote normal colon transit times, enhance absorption of calcium and 
magnesium, favorably modulate lipid levels, improve gut mucosal barrier and 
immune function, regulate intestinal epithelial cell growth, and reduce the 
number of potentially harmful bacterial species.

          Arabinogalactan, a polysaccharide derived from the Western Larch tree, is a 
highly soluble dietary fiber that enhances immune function by promoting 
cytokine production and increasing the number of natural killer cells. 
Indigestible by human enzymes, arabinogalactan exerts prebiotic properties 
including the ability to selectively stimulate Lactobacillus species. 
Arabinogalactan is metabolized to short-chain fatty acids acetate, butyrate, 
and propionate and reduces ammonia production.

          Beta-glucan, a glucose polysaccharide prebiotic fiber, has broad, beneficial 
effect on immune function through enhancement of monocytes, macrophages, and 
natural killer cells. Beta-glucan stimulates immune response to a wide spectrum 
of pathogens, including fungal (Candida albicans), Gram-positive 
(Staphylococcus aureus), and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) microorganisms.

          BiotaGen is recommended to nutritionally support optimal gastrointestinal 
function, promote populations of healthful colonic bacteria, and enhance 
gastrointestinal and systemic immune function. BiotaGen® works synergistically 
with probiotics to assure intestinal microflora balance. Available in both 
powder and vegetarian capsule form.

          Servings Per Container: 30
          1 to 2 scoops daily with food or as directed by a healthcare practitioner..

          Serving Size: 1 Scoop (Approx. 1 teaspoon or 5 grams)
          Amount Per Serving
Calories … 5g
Total Carbohydrate … 5g
Dietary Fiber … 4g
BiotaGen Prebiotic Blend … 5g
Inulin (derived from chicory root) Oligofructose (derived from chicory root) 
Beta-Glucan (purified from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Larch Arabinogalactan 
(Larix occidentalis), dried water-soluble extract

          Other Ingredients: None.

          Power Kids Nutrition Drink: the anti-Soda

            Power Kids Nutrition Drink
            The Anti Soda
            30 servings $85.75


            THE ANTI-SODA
            Power Kids delivers whole food nutrients that support the normal functions of the brain and body. Soda is exactly what kids DON’T need – sugar, caffeine, carbonation and artificial ingredients. It’s like a scientist created the perfect chemical cocktail to disrupt a child’s normal body functions. And, unfortunately, sports drinks, and juice boxes really aren’t much better. But now, you have healthy choice! Certified organic fruits and greens that really make a difference.
            * USDA organic certified, 100% non-GMO whole food nutrition
            * Protects teeth and gums
            * Healthy “growth factor”
            * Balances blood sugar for sustained energy
            * Great raspberry flavor

            Instructions: Add one scoop to 8-10oz of water. Best mixed with cold water in a shaker cup or bottle. Can also be added to a smoothie or your favorite plain yogurt, almond milk or applesauce.

            Is Chewing Gum Bad for You? (One Ingredient Is Linked to Gut Destruction)

              Disturbing side effects of chewing gum.  Alternative bad breathe ideas and reasons why you should rethink putting gum in your mouth.
              Gut Destruction

              Chewing gum manufacturers have been turning to an ingredient called titanium dioxide for years. Now used in nanoparticle form, this extremely tiny metal compound is posing some serious emerging health threats. This is probably the scariest reason to avoid gum.

              Generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration, this compound is often used in nanoparticle form to create a bright white pigmentation in paints, plastics … and chewing gum. (2) It’s also found in tons of other foods, like candies and powdered white sugar (donuts!) and even bread. Although it’s allowed on store shelves and considered safe, scientists are starting to paint a different picture.

              In fact, a 2017 study published in the journal NanoImpact shows that nano-titanium oxide ingredients like titanium dioxide can severely impact gut health. Researchers exposed small intestinal cells to a meal’s worth of nanoparticles over four hours (acute exposure) or three meal’s worth over five days (chronic exposure). What they found is a bit shocking.

              Chronic exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles in the diet:

              Weakened the intestinal barrier
              Slowed down metabolism
              Triggered inflammation
              Weakened the gut’s defense against pathogens

              Blocked nutrient absorption of key nutrients like iron, zinc and fatty acids
              The nanoparticles actually blunted the effectiveness of the small intestines’ microvilli. Microvilli are tiny projections that jut off of small intestinal cells and work to absorb nutrients our bodies need to survive. (3)

              People also face this type of titanium dioxide exposure through toothpaste, and it’s even sometimes used to created a smoother texture in chocolates and to create a brighter appearance in skim milk.

              In 2012, Arizona State University found that titanium dioxide nanoparticles turned up in five percent of products tested, including Twinkies and mayonnaise samples. Under public pressure, Dunkin Donuts stopped using nano-titanium dioxide in its donuts’ powdered sugar in 2015.

              “To avoid foods rich in titanium oxide nanoparticles you should avoid processed foods, and especially candy. That is where you see a lot of nanoparticles,” — Gretchen Mahler, PhD, study co-author and assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York. (4)

              Beyond that, many chewing gum products contain emulsifiers to retain flavor and keep gum from sticking to your teeth. (5) The trouble is, many emulsifiers act almost like detergent in your digestive tract, throwing off the natural balance of your gut flora. In fact, research in lab animals suggests certain emulsifiers used as food additives could contribute to colon cancer development.

              Is Chewing Gum Bad? More Reasons to Stop

              Migraines

              For children and adolescents dealing with vicious migraines and tension headaches, the natural solution could be right under their noses: Stop chewing gum. A small study published in Pediatric Neurology discovered that nixing gum led to significant improvements in 26 out of 30 adolescents in the study. Amazingly, 19 of them experienced complete headache resolution. No pills, no treatments — they just stopped chewing gum. (6)

              If you’re trying to figure out how to get rid of a migraine naturally, your gum habit is a great place to start. In tweens and teens, common proven headache triggers include stress, lack of sleep, hot weather, video games, noise, sunlight, smoking, skipping meals and menstruation. Now we can add gum to the list. Researchers aren’t sure if it’s the artificial sweeteners or a TMJ issue related to gum and headaches, but the good news is we can stop many headaches with this simple step. (7)

              Sinister Sweeteners

              You’d expect fake sweeteners like aspartame in diet soda, but chewing gum? Come on! Different chewing gum companies turn to ingredients like aspartame, sorbitol, high-fructose corn syrup, acesulfame K, sucrolose and xylitol. Some actually use multiple fake sweeteners in a single gum product.

              These ingredients are linked to serious health issues like tooth decay, liver fat buildup, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, leukemia, lymphoma, kidney tumors and more. Acesulfame potassium, also known as acesulfame K, is among the most common artificial sweeteners detected in breast milk. That’s troubling, since the ingredient is also linked to thyroid dysfunction. Sucralose harms the gut, throwing off healthy levels of enzymes and disrupting the microbiome. (8)

              While xylitol and sorbitol may seem more natural, these processed sugar alcohols aren’t absorbed well by the body and cause an allergic reaction for those who have a sensitivity to it. And then there are the digestive sugar alcohol and xylitol side effects, including bloating, gas, cramping and diarrhea. And get this: Its laxative effect is so pronounced that it’s actually part of the chemical makeup for many over-the-counter laxatives.

              Special note to dog owners: Xylitol and other sugar alcohol-based sweeteners are life-threatening toxins to dogs. Be mindful of breath mints, candies, sugar-free gum, frozen desserts and other foods when your pets are around. (9)

              Better Bad-Breath Fighters & Gum Alternatives

              Bad breath is a good excuse to reach for gum, but as you can see, the side effects are bad news, especially for your gut. Luckily, there are better ways to cope. After ruling out potential underlying issues for bad breath, you can turn to these things to naturally improve your breath:

              Eat parsley.
              Drink enough water, especially tap into the benefits of lemon water.
              Learn how to safely tap into peppermint oil benefits.(Not recommended for young children.)
              Learn about oil pulling with coconut oil.
              Avoid grains and added sugars.
              Final Thoughts on ‘Is Chewing Gum Bad for You?’
              American played a huge role in spreading the popularity of chewing gum all around the world.
              However, today’s ingredients include fake dyes and flavors. But perhaps most concerning is nanoparticle-sized titanium dioxide, an ingredient used in everything from gum, candy and bread to paint and plastics.
              Nano-titanium dioxide helps create a vibrant white color, but scientists now show that it can impact small intestinal cells in a way that blocks absorption of key nutrients, slows the metabolism, increases inflammation and weakens the gut’s ability to protect against dangerous pathogens.
              Chewing gum is also linked to migraines and tension headaches in children and adolescents.
              There are still some chewing gum companies that rely on old-fashioned, real-food ingredients, but they are sometimes harder to come by.

              Source: www.draxe.com

              Cucumber Dill Hummus

                Cucumber Dill Hummus
                Vegan, GF
                Happily serves 4

                ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                2 cups Garbanzo Beans or butter beans, rinsed and drained
                2 springs fresh Dill (washed, stems removed) or 1 TBSP dried dill
                1 Cucumber (washed, skin on, roughly chopped)
                ½ tsp Sea Salt
                2 TBSP Lemon or Lime Juice
                1 TBSP Hemp Seed Oil
                2 TBSP Tahini
                1 Garlic Clove

                Put all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse/blend until smooth

                Turmeric Curcumin

                  Turmeric Curcumin 1000mg
                  Patient One MediNutritionals
                  60 capsules $21.25

                  Promotes normal inflammatory response while also supporting joint, immune, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular function
                  Promotes immune system function
                  * Supports brain and joint health
                  * Promotes healthy liver, gall bladder and digestive function
                  * Free radical scavenging properties
                  * Supports cardiovascular function
                  * Black pepper included for enhanced absorption
                  Unique Properties
Curcumin, a polyphenol nutrient found in the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa), has beneficial effects for nearly every organ system in the body. Used for its medicinal effects for centuries and extensively studied, Curcumin has been shown to help maintain the bodys normal inflammatory response while also supporting joint, liver, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular function. To enhance the normally poor bioavailability of curcumin, our potent formula also contains black pepper extract that promotes rapid absorption of nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract.
                  Key Ingredients
                  Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Patient One Turmeric Curcumin combines the benefits of both whole Turmeric root and Turmeric extract (standardized to 95% curcuminoids), along with black pepper extract for enhanced absorption.
                  Curcumin is the orange pigment in turmeric (the primary ingredient in curry) and has been studied for its effective therapeutic outcomes acting as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anticoagulant, immuno-modulatory activities and even in wound healing. Research suggests support for joint, eye, GI tract, liver, prostate and nerve health.

                  Curcumin supports production of B and T cells which is useful for promoting proper immune function. It also supports production of bile and enzymes that digest sugars and fats. This helps to maintain cholesterol levels within normal range. Turmeric supports intestinal flora and the mucus membranes of the body, including those of the digestive tract. As such, it may be beneficial after a course of antibiotics and for those with unbalanced intestinal flora. It also helps protect the stomach against excess acid and is used for its soothing effect on the mucosa of the gut.
                  Black Pepper Extract (as BioPerine®)
It has been found that the therapeutic effectiveness of curcumin is often limited due to its poor absorption from the GI tract. When taken orally only traces appear in the blood, whereas most of the dose is excreted though the feces. Our formula includes BioPerine®, a patented extract derived from the common black pepper fruit that contains the alkaloid piperine. Black pepper has been shown to enhance the bioavailability and promote absorption of curcumin both in pre-clinical studies and in studies on human volunteers.
                  Research
                  * Several studies have illustrated curcumins hepatoprotective effects, leading researchers to suggest its use in protecting the liver from exogenous insults from environmental toxins.
                  Servings Per Container: 60
                  Take 1 capsule daily, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.
                  Serving Size: 1 capsule
                  Amount Per Serving
Turmeric Complex Proprietary Blend … 1000mg
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) (root) and Turmeric Extract (Curcuma longa) (root) (Standardized to contain 95% Curcuminoids) 
BioPerine® Black Pepper Extract … 5mg
(Piper nigrum) (fruit) (Standardized to contain 95% piperine)
                  Other Ingredients: vegetable cellulose (capsule), rice powder, l-leucine
                  This product is free of milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, sugar, and artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors and preservatives. This product is free of ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
                  BioPerine® is a registered trademark and patented product of Sabinsa Corporation

                  References
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                  Warnings
                  If pregnant, nursing, have gall stones or gall bladder disease, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. Individuals taking medication, especially blood thinners or cancer treatment, should discuss potential interactions with their healthcare practitioner. Discontinue use and consult doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

                  Outside Allergies & cross reacting foods

                    Environmental allergens/Cross-Reacting Foods

                    I hear my clients or friends talk about the plants they are allergic to, what about the foods that we take in from those same plants and trees, do you consider those? It’s easy to feel the immediate effects of the blooming trees but not the delayed response of gluten or dairy allergy 2-5 days later.  

                    When your immune System is low, the outside allergies present themselves quickly.  A food panel is more valuable and  important to your health then knowing what tree you are allergic too.  Let’s take a look at the inside of our bodies first and build those systems up so the outside environment has less of an affect on us.  

                    Five categories of cross reaction and some of the key foods involved.
                    This is not intended to represent all possible environmental allergens, or all possible cross-reacting foods. Instead, it is meant to provide you with examples of common pollen allergens and commonly cross-reacting foods.

                    Environmental Allergen                  Cross-Reacting Foods
                    1. alder tree pollen                               1. almonds, apples, celery, cherries, peaches, pears, parsley, hazelnuts

                    2.grass pollen                                       2.melons, tomatoes, oranges

                    3.mugwort weed pollen                    3.carrots, celery, coriander, fennel, parsley, bell peppers, hot peppers, sunflower seeds

                    4.ragweed pollen                                 4.bananas, cantaloupe, cucumbers, zucchini, honeydew, watermelon, chamomile

                    5.birch tree pollen                             5. almonds, apples, apricots, carrots, celery, cherries, coriander/cilantro, fennel, hazelnuts, kiwifruit, lychee fruit, nectarines, oranges, parsley, parsnips, peaches, pears, bell peppers, hot peppers, persimmons, plums/prunes, potaotes, soybeans, wheat

                    Environment-food cross reactions can be as complicated or even more complicated to recognize as food allergies and food intolerances. On the environment side, they might be seasonal and only a problem during certain times of year. On the food side, they are likely to be year round, and may involve a half dozen or more foods. Blood work is strongly recommended to identify the cause of “allergy Symptoms”.

                    For more information I can order the correc labs for you to get the answers you are looking for, just email, call or text me and we can set up a consultation.  If you would like more information on this article:

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                    Pumpkin Seed Dip

                      Pumpkin Seed Dip 

                      Vegan, GF, Paleo
                      Happily serves 6-8

                      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                      5 ounces Raw pumpkin seeds
                      2 TBSP Avocado oil
                      1/2 cup finely chopped shallots

                      1 large jalapeno, finely chopped

                      3 garlic cloves, chopped (let sit 5 min)
                      1/4 Cup Parsley

                      1/4 Cup Cilantro

                      Juice of a lime

                      1 TBSP Extra-virgin Olive oil or Avocado oil

                      1/4 tsp finely grated orange zest

                      2 TBSP Maple syrup or 1/4 tsp maple extract and stevia
                      Blend seeds in a food processor.
                      Cook shallots & garlic in the avocado oil.
                      *Add Sea salt and pepper, let cool.*
                      Add parsley, cilantro, lime juice, maple syrup, orange zest (and water if needed)
                      Add shallot mix when cooled, mix thoroughly
                      Sea salt to taste.

                      Variation: Can also be used a spread in a lettuce wrap.