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Choc/ Quinoa-Coconut pancakes

25. October 2012 • Category: Nutrition • Comments: 0

1 1/3 cup Quinoa flour
2/3 cup coconut flour
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon stevia
3 teaspoons of raw sugar
2 teaspoons aluminium free baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups organic milk (goats or cows)
4 eggs
4 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Combine the liquid ingredients and mix in a separate bowl and mix well. Combine all ingredients in one bowl until smooth and bubbly:-)
Cook on griddle with a little coconut oil.
Serve with Greek yoghurt and berries.

Coconut flour has the highest content of dietary fiber of any flours, great for the digestive tract.
In Chinese medicine this flour is recognized as strengthening for the body.

Quinoa flour is rich in protein and minerals, actually a seed not a grain, though often catagorized as a grain. It has the highest protein content of all grains and more calcium than milk.
In Chinese medicine it is strengthening to the kidneys and pericardium. (A membrane that covers the heart).
Cocoa powder delivers antioxidant power and is a rich source of magnesium and copper.

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Strawberries

24. March 2012 • Category: Nutrition • Comments: 0

Strawberries are low in calories (32 kcal/100g) and fats but are a rich source of many health promoting phyto-nutrients, minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.
Scientific studies show that consumption of straw berries may have potential health benefits against cancer, aging, inflammation and neurological diseases.
Fresh berries are an excellent source of vitamin-C (about 98% of RDI), which is also a powerful natural antioxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents, counteract inflammation and scavenge harmful free radicals.
The fruit is rich in B-complex group of vitamins. These vitamins are acting as co-factors that help the body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Strawberries contain vitamin A, and vitamin E. These compounds help act as protective scavengers against free radicals that play a role in aging and various disease process.
They contain good amounts of minerals like potassium, manganese, fluorine, copper, iron and iodine.
Potassium in an important component of cell and body fluids that helps in controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
Strawberries are good, and good for you!!!

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Omegas

22. March 2012 • Category: Nutrition • Comments: 0

Where to find the most important lipid?

One of the most important areas in human nutrition research is Lipids, fatty acids.

The ratio between our Omega 6 and Omega 3’s in our daily diet is of great importance.

An Egg’s lipid ratio has evolved over the years and farmers are now adding Omegas to the eggs or feeding chickens omega supplements to try to get eggs back to their beneficial healthy balance of Omegas. For example, one reason for keeping this balance of Omega fatty acids is Omega 3 fats help reduce inflammation, and some omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation, a balance is needed between the two, Omega 6 have many health benefits and are essential. The typical American diet tends to contain 14 – 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids. So often our diet is lacking in Omega 3‘s.

The balance of Omegas in our body play an important role in our hormonal balances, our blood pressure, cell membrane protection and cholesterol transportation, also our inflammatory reactions, according to the University of Maryland research shows that omega 3 can help lower the risk for osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, macular degeneration, certain types of cancer, heart disease, the list goes on.

A great source for reaping the benefits of Omega 3 can be found in a tiny grain. An ancient grain used by the Aztecs. High in antioxidants, low in sodium, (78 times less sodium than salmon, 237 times less sodium than tuna) high in protein and fiber, an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc and copper, and fewer carbohydrates than most other grains.

This grain is called “Chia”. You may remember ‘Chia pets’…. well, Chia is not just for pottery anymore! Add a little Chia to your diet and get your Omegas balanced, the benefits are huge and numerous.

Other sources of Omega 3 can come from nuts and some plants; flax walnuts, sardines, soybeans, torfu, shrimp etc.