The Easy Way to Make Delicious Sprouts!

April 17, 2014 by Barbara Dolan Leave a Comment

Sprouts are so easy to make and so incredibly healthy for you, that you will be wondering why you did not start making them sooner!

Why do you want to make sprouts? Why do you want to eat sprouts?

Sprouts are most commonly made from seeds, such as mung, lentil, alfalfa, sunflower, etc. The dried seed is dormant, sleeping if you will. Once the seed has been soaked in water, it awakens, gathering all of its nutrients and energy, preparing to grow. After a few days of rinsing and gathering more energy, a tail begins to form. At this point it is ready to eat.
The raw sprout is so full of enzymes, vitamins and minerals (yes, even protein…lots of it too!) that were not readily available when it was sleeping. Now our body can easily access all the sprout has to offer!
The sprout is a delicious little powerhouse that can benefit anyone….just plan to eat them regularly! Let’s do it!Continue Reading

Why Eat Organic?

April 9, 2014 by Barbara Dolan Leave a Comment

I have been eating Organic food for a long time now and it is just a part of my life. I would not choose anything else for me and my family.

I meet many people who are beginning to make the transition over to organic foods and ask me questions such as,

Is Organic food more nutritious?
Is Organic food safe?
How do you afford Organic food?
Why should I eat Organic?
How do I know if it is really Organic?

If you are thinking about making the transition, or perhaps you already have, and are wondering if it is all worth it, I will attempt to guide you to choosing what feels right for you.Continue Reading

The Simple Way to Lose Belly Fat, Increase Energy and Feel Great!

April 1, 2014 by Barbara Dolan 2 Comments

My cousin’s daughter (she is 21 years old)sent me a text yesterday. She and her friend are doing a 28 day detox. She wanted to know if I had some recipes to share. Of course I do!
I did give her some more information that I thought was important to share with her.
This is what I wrote;
Dear Nienke,
I am proud of you for taking the initiative to care for your body in this way. Not many people take the time to do this and then they wonder why they don’t feel their best.
I want to share something with you that I have learned over the years.Continue Reading

Barbara’s Breakfast Delight

March 27, 2014 by Barbara Dolan Leave a Comment

What a delicious way to start the day!

Serves 1

Ingredients:
Do your best to have all organic ingredients.
1 large apple, grated
1 large pear, diced ( or another apple, grated)
1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed
1 handful raisins
1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon (or more)
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated

Procedure:

Wash and prepare the fruits as suggested
Mix all ingredients together
Enjoy with someone or eat it all by yourself!

Adventurous Variations:

-if you find ginger too strong, grate it and then squeeze the juice out

-add a handful of shredded coconut

-add a handful of juicy pineapple

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What Are Living Foods and Why Do I Want To Eat Them?

March 25, 2014 by Barbara Dolan 2 Comments

What are living foods?

I have found that this is a common question. If you are wondering about this, then you are not alone.
Living foods are raw foods. Raw foods have not been cooked, boiled, stewed, microwaved, baked, flash-frozen or steamed. These foods have not been heated above 118 F or 48 C. They contain food enzymes.
High temperature cooking and processing food destroys the enzymes and nutrients that allow the food to be efficiently digested. In order for our body to make use of cooked food it must produce enzymes to aid in the digestion process.
As we age, enzyme production diminishes and so we must rely on our diet to provide them. Stress also destroys enzymes. Stress damages cells that enzymes in part are required to reconstruct. Stress also inhibits the body’s ability to produce enzymes.
Enzymes are super vital to achieving optimal health. Enzymes provide us with energy and balance our metabolism. Enzymes keep us looking and feeling young! The foods that we want to focus on are fresh fruits, vegetables, sprouts and raw nuts and seeds.Continue Reading