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The power of Siberian root

December 21, 2008 – 9:05 pm
Siberian root, a Chinese secret for thousands of years, has only just been discovered by the western world. Besides being used as an energy tonic it also has healing and stress-reducing powers. Siberian root can also be used to enhance memory and to keep flu and colds at bay. Siberian root is acquiring more and more followers in recent years and the old Chinese belief in its incredible powers is being revived. The Chinese firmly believed that Siberian root revived the qi or the energy in our bodies and filled us with vitality. So not only were you better off physically but there was an emotional upliftment as well. Siberian rootís healing properties come from the many unique compounds it contains that have a positive effect on the adrenal glands, which secrete stress-reducing hormones. The use of Siberian root increases the bodyís ability to overcome stress and to resist various diseases. ...

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Cut Out Sugar and Turn To Stevia

September 2, 2008 – 9:54 pm
If there was just one thing I could recommend you do to live a healthier life it would be to cut sugar out of your diet. "But I love sugar!" I know it looks like I'm laying the ground work to put you on some impossible to follow diet that looks good on paper but falls apart in the real world. Relax. I know all to well how hard it can be to change eating habits, and the most effective diet in the world is worthless if you can't fit it in to your lifestyle. There will be some changes you'll need to make, but don't worry it's not as bleak as it looks because you can easily replace sugar with a natural product called stevia. When this becomes a way of life, your blood sugar levels are constantly spiking up and down, wreaking havoc on your body, crippling your pancreas, and influencing ...

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Super Foods Soup: Spicy Black Bean

August 14, 2008 – 8:20 pm
Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup chopped sweet potato 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/4 cup chopped basil 1/2 teaspoon marjoram red wine 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped jalapeño chile with seeds, divided 2 15- to 16-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed to eliminate salt 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice 1/2 gallon low-salt chicken broth Chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, and crumbled feta cheese Preparation: Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Deglaze with a splash of red wine. Mix in herbs and spices and 1 teaspoon jalapeño. Add beans, tomatoes with juice, and broth; bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer 3 cups of soup to blender and puree until smooth or use a hand-held blender directly ...

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Super Foods Soup: Barley-Lentil with Swiss Chard

August 12, 2008 – 6:00 pm
Barley-Lentil soup with Swiss Chard Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound turkey sausage (99%lean) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped peeled carrots 1 cup diced pumpkin 3 large garlic cloves, minced 10 cups (or more) low-salt chicken or vegetable broth 2/3 cup pearl barley 2/3 cup dried lentils, all one color or mix all three, red, green and brown 1/2 cup brown rice 2 cups (packed) coarsely chopped Swiss chard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon sage Preparation: Heat oil in heavy large enamel pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions and carrots; cook until sausage is completely cooked, 15 minutes. Add garlic and pumpkin and stir 1 minute. Add broth and barley; bring to boil. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Add chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in dill and sage. Season soup with salt ...

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