Have you ever wondered why you get tired before bedtime? Or perhaps your curious about how sleep has the power to refresh and restore the body. In the last post, we identified what a good night’s sleep looks like. Now we’ll consider some of the important processeses that occur in the body before and during sleep.
During our waking hours, there is a gradual buildup of Continue reading “The Mechanics of A Poor Night’s Sleep”
I have literally cried over the cost of an organic cucumber. When I first married my husband, who only eats organic, I couldn’t shop without having a panic attack over the prices. Food is one of our highest monthly budget items.
If you love maple syrup, but are trying to cut down on carbs, I found a simple, but healthy way to get the maple yumminess with less sugar. Unfortunately this recipe does not save on the wallet. However, Costco has the best price on organic maple syrup that I have yet seen. At our Costco in Greenville, South Carolina, I can buy 32 ounces for around $13.00. That is a phenomenal deal. Continue reading “Xylitol Cut Maple Syrup”
What once was considered part of the abnormal sleep range set aside for the lazy or unhealthy person is now considered to be normal and acceptable. And likely for a good reason. We are not getting enough quality sleep in America.
Economics drives the food supply. When consumers stand up and say “no” by refusing to purchase genetically modified products – they are voting for a safer and healthier food supply with their wallet.
It is the average consumer with the power to stop the agricultural conundrum we are facing. You and I must make the change.
The number one thing you can do this year to help the cause is to buy only organic products.
Xylitol Simple SyrupYes. You can make Xylitol simple syrup – and it is so easy!
Before you begin, choose your ingredients carefully.
Most Xylitol is derived from corn, therefore it is more than likely genetically modified. The USDA reports that 80-90% of all corn grown in the United States is genetically modified. Popcorn, white corn, and blue corn are exceptions. As a general rule stay away from any corn or corn derived products that are not grown organic.
Safely Sourced Xylitol
The best and safest form of Xylitol is sourced from wood. I prefer Xyla by Emerald Forest, which has its source from American Birch wood.
The water you use is important also. Make sure it is safe and has a ph on the alkaline side. I am currently using an Alkalizing RO System to make my Xylitol Simple Syrup. The system first purifies the water through Reverse Osmosis, then re-alkalyzes and re-mineralizes it. Surprisingly the system is very affordable. Learn more. I’ve also included some water filter recommendations at the bottom of this post.
Recipe for Xylitol Simple Syrup:
Ingredients: Water and Xylitol.
You can also save carbohydrates and calories by cutting your maple syrup with xylitol simple syrup. Check out my Xylitol Cut Maple Syrup Recipe here.
NOW foods also provides a GMO-free Xylitol.
Learn how you can get it and your other health food products at 25-50% off retail. It’s like Whole Foods at Costco prices.
Failure to get a good night sleep is a major problem in America.
Consider these Continue reading “Sleepless in America”
It’s Christmas morning.
Hours have been spent shopping for the perfect gift.
Presents have been wrapped just so and stashed under the tree.
Today gifts will be open by eager recipients.
Some gifts will be received with joy.
Some with ambivalence.
Some with scorn.
Tomorrow
(or even today)
The lines of Continue reading “What Gift Can One Small Child Give?”
Potatoes often get a bad rap due to their high carbohydrate count. While they may be high in carbs, they are still nutritious and high in many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.
Much of these nutrients are found in the skins, which have a higher anti-oxidative property than the flesh. Each unique color that God has created has certain phenol properties that can bring benefits to the body. Continue reading “Triple Potato Soup: Sweet, Red, and Gold with Curry Recipe”
As way of reminder, we are involved in a seven part study, Living Under God’s Design: Seven Biblical Principles, that teaches us how to bring life to the body through healthy blood. The first principle was Healthy Blood Through Cleanliness, the second was Healthy Blood Through Fasting, and the third is Healthy Blood Through Rest.
The previous article in this series discussed the affects stress can have on our bodies, causing any number of physical ailments. We also looked at some practical ways Continue reading “Healthy Blood Through Rest: 3 Biblical Principles”