Whole Body Health and Wellness, LLC

08/11/2016

This is important for everyone

How does the microwave impact your food? Learn about the negative health consequences of eating microwaved food.

03/17/2016

If you haven't discovered almond milk you are missing out.

Benefits of Almond Milk:

Nutrient dense: Almonds are known for their nutritional excellence, and, when extracted in the form of almond milk, create a nutrient-dense beverage. Almonds are high in vitamins B and E as well as Omega-3 fatty acids, among others. One serving is a great way to get a boost of vitamins!

Low in calories: Almond milk contains fewer calories per cup than cow’s milk. Many brands of almond milk have as few as 30 calories per one cup serving. It’s a great alternative to dairy milk to assist with weight management.

Lactose free: Almond milk is a lactose-free beverage for those who have difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. Lactose intolerance is very prevalent in the United States; almost 65 percent of the population has a decreased ability to digest lactose after infancy. Almond milk serves as a tasty substitute for those unable to drink cow’s milk.

03/12/2016

I have made this and it is wonderful

HOMEMADE ALMOND MILK

INGREDIENTS
•1 cup raw unsalted almonds + 2 cups water
•½ tsp salt
•4 cups water
•4 organic Medjool dates, pitted
•2 vanilla beans, scraped
•high-speed blender
•nut bag, linen kitchen towel, or an old (clean) shirt*

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the almonds, water, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Soak the almonds overnight.
2. After the soaking period is complete, drain the water and rinse the almonds. Squeeze the almonds to remove the peels. Discard the peels. This step is optional, but highly recommended.
3. Place the almonds, 4 cups of water, dates (remember to remove the pits!), and scraped vanilla beans into the blender. Note: To scrape the vanilla beans, cut the long beans in half, use a butter knife to scrape the little black seeds into the blender.
4. Blend the ingredients for 60 seconds on high. Hold the lid on the blender (trust me!). We don't want any explosions.
5. Strain the milk through a nut bag/towel/shirt by slowing squeezing the bag like you're milking a cow. The pulp inside the bag may be dehydrated and pulsed in the food processor to make almond meal/flour, or discarded.
6. Place the milk in a bottle with a tight-fitting seal for 7 to 10 days

03/11/2016

Green Tea Extract is something you need in your RX cabinet.

Benefits of Green Tea Extract - Article - Some insight, relevant facts and information.

03/09/2016

Organic or Not? Best Foods to Buy Organic

The word “organic” is being robbed of its integrity these days. It’s being overused and used out of context, in some cases, purely to justify higher prices. At worst, some food manufacturers are peddling it as a magic word to give the impression that known unhealthy products are now suddenly good for you—but don’t be fooled.
Though they are organically grown, pesticide-free and even GMO-free, those low-sodium, high fiber tortilla chips are still deep fried and devoid of nutrients; and the organic, sustainably grown, fair trade cane juice in so-called “healthy” soda pop still constitutes a lot of sugar. As noble as the manufacturers’ efforts may be, toxic food is still toxic food (organic or not); the inherent negative health effects far outweigh any marginal benefit from using organic ingredients.
Just because junk food is labeled organic doesn’t guarantee it’s healthy
It’s confusing, especially for kids to whom junk food marketing is directed, because choosing organic seems like the right thing to do. After all, buying organic is supposed to mean that it’s healthy, plus it’s the way God intended us to eat. But perhaps we’re not looking at the issue the right way. It’s not whether a man made, processed food is organic that counts. What counts is that we’ve relied too much on processed foods in the first place and have neglected naturally occurring, whole foods as a better option—for which the word “organic “actually does mean something.
To be considered organic, foods must be produced without the use of sewer-sludge fertilizers, most synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, genetic engineering (biotechnology), growth hormones, irradiation and antibiotics- clearly a better choice than conventionally grown produce which could contain almost all of these things.

02/10/2016

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, yet only one in five American women believe heart disease is her greatest health threat. Heart disease in women can be treated, prevented and even stopped. Click to read more.

01/11/2016

Good Vegetarian Chili Recipe to try:

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon Celtic or Himalayan salt (or to taste)
2 stalks celery (diced)
2 red peppers (diced)
2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and diced fine)
3 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
3 28 ounce cans whole tomatoes (chopped fine)
1 tablespoon chili powder (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 (15 ounce can kidney beans (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)

Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Stir in the onions, seasonings with bay leaves, and salt. Stir until onion is clear in color.
3. Then stir in celery, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers and garlic.
4. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes. Then add beans and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
7. Stir in corn, and it is ready to serve following a huge salad, along with some hearty, whole grain bread.

11/29/2015

Leftover turkey and cranberries?