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sesame ginger dressing $2.87 recipe / $0.57 serving
via Budget Bytes by Beth M on 2/5/12

http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2012/02/sesame-ginger-dressing-287-recipe-057.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BudgetBytes+%28Budget+Bytes%29

INGREDIENTS COST
1/2 cup vegetable oil $0.64
1/4 cup rice vinegar $0.16
2 Tbsp soy sauce $0.12
2 cloves garlic $0.16
4 inches fresh ginger $1.04
3 Tbsp honey $0.36
1 Tbsp tahini $0.20
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil $0.19
TOTAL $2.87

http://www.subvertmagazine.com/blog/kevin-gianni/

Raw Food Side Effects You Might Not Be Comfortable With: The Kevin Gianni Interview
A great interview

“If you totally avoid the sun, recent research indicates you need about 4,000 units of vitamin D a day. Which means you can’t get enough vitamin D from milk (unless you drink 40 glasses a day) or from a multivitamin (unless you take about 10 tablets a day), neither of which is recommended.”

“Dr. John Cannell, of the prestigious Vitamin D Council, recommends 5000 units of Vitamin D3 daily for optimum health…”

“Taking 1,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D3 daily appears to lower an individual’s risk of developing certain cancers – including colon, breast, and ovarian cancer – by up to 50 percent, according to cancer prevention specialists at the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center.”

“Dosages vary depending on the person, usually starting at 1000 IU/day. Some health experts report the reversal of skin and mood disorders on higher doses.”

“According to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vitamin D3 may be as effective as a flu shot in preventing the flu. The study looked at two groups of 167 children each. One group received vitamin D supplements while the other took a placebo. Almost twice as many kids in the placebo group came down with the flu during the 4 month study! The amount of D3 that these kids received was well above the usual RDA of 200 IU per day. These students were taking 1200 IU daily.”

“Most of us make about 20,000 units of vitamin D after about 20 minutes of summer sun.”
Dietary Sources of D3 -

The only significant non-fortified, non-animal source of dietary D3 is mushrooms. A cup of mushrooms provides just over 160 IU of D3.
Also:
“The vitamin D content of food is usually expressed in micrograms. For vitamin D, one microgram is about 40 IU.”

Lime Benefits
via Natural Home Remedies by author on 2/3/12

Citrus fruits are widely known for their medicinal properties. Lime benefits in dealing with a number of ailments including swelling, digestive distress, bleeding gums, sore throat, bilious headache, skin infections, and so on. In addition, it helps cure beauty problems like pimples, freckles, blemishes, etc. Limes are often mistaken with lemons. Although both citrus fruits [...]

…limes have more astringent qualities but lemons have more anti-inflammatory properties.

http://www.speedyremedies.com/lime-benefits.html

http://www.longevitywarehouse.com/Articles.asp?ID=385

http://www.longevitywarehouse.com/Articles.asp?ID=384

Which common skin care ingredients you should NEVER put on your skin!
The main cause of aging skin (that you never hear anything about).
The truth about the sun’s healing properties for our skin… and why we need it to strengthen our skin’s immunity.
The WORST chemicals that literally suffocate your skin and make you look older and haggard… and so much more!

· 13 Healing Powers of Lemons
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/13-healing-powers-of-lemons.html#ixzz1lKCjKhtd
· Michelle Schoffro Cook
February 2, 2012

If you’re not getting fresh lemons into your diet, you may want to reconsider after reading the many health benefits of lemons, lemon juice, pith (the white part), or zest (skin).

Here are 13 amazing healing powers of lemons:

1. Bowel-Cleansing: The bitter taste of lemon gives these fruit the ability to increase peristalsis–a pumping-motion in the bowels–which helps to eliminate waste from the bowels and improve regularity. Add the juice of one lemon to warm water and drink first thing in the morning.

2. Cancer: Lemons contain 22 anti-cancer compounds, including limonene—a naturally-occurring oil that slows or halts the growth of cancer tumors in animals. Lemons also contain a substance called flavonol glycosides which stop cell division in cancer cells.

3. Colds and Flu: Lemons are rich in vitamin C and flavonoids that work in conjunction for a serious punch against infection.

4. Liver: Fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of water in the morning is a great liver detoxifier.

5. Nutrition: Lemons contain vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoids, B-complex vitamins, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and fiber.

6. Balances Body Chemistry: While lemons are acidic they interact with the body’s metabolism to have an alkalizing effect on the bodily fluids helping to restore balance to the body’s pH.

· Allergies: Lemons contain the phytonutrient hesperetin which has been shown in studies to alleviate allergic symptoms.

· Brain and Nervous System Disorders: Containing the potent phytonutrient tangeretin in the peel, lemons have been proven to be effective for brain disorders like Parkinson’s disease.

· Eye Disorders: Rutin, found in lemons, has been shown in research to improve the symptoms of eye disorders, including diabetic retinopathy.

· Anti-Viral: In addition to being effective against cold and flu viruses, terpene limonoids found in lemons have proven anti-viral effects on other types of viruses.

· Diabetes: In addition to improving eye problems linked with diabetes, lemons contain hesperetin which lowers blood sugar levels (when they are high).

· Gall and Kidney Stones: The citric acid found in lemon juice helps to dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits, and kidney stones.

· · Anti-Aging: The vitamin C found in lemons helps to neutralize free radicals linked to aging and most types of disease.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/13-healing-powers-of-lemons.html#ixzz1lKCjKhtd

on youtube –
If you’ve been wondering how to replace those small packets of MSG-riddled spices with something real, try this home creation.It’s a nutritious home-made taco seasoning full of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Spice up your raw tortilla chips, tacos, crackers, chili or salads!

Homemade Taco Seasoning
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp. Paprika
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
1 tsp. Ecuadorian/Himalanyan Crystal or Sea Salt
1 tsp. Black Pepper
optional: 1/2 tsp. Galangal,
1/2 tsp. Zatar
1-2 tsp. Nutritional Yeast (not raw, but full of vitamin B-12)

here’s the recipe quintupled:

1/4 C. plus 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
1 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano
2 1/2 tsp. Paprika
2 Tbsp. tsp. Ground Cumin
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Sea/Crystal Salt
1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Black Pepper
optional: 2 tsp. Galangal
2 tsp. Zatar
2-4 tsp. nutritional yeast

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/27-foods-to-make-from-scratch-slideshow.html?page=8

LOW-FAT VINAIGRETTE
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup wine vinegar or lemon juice
A clove or two of garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)(br>
Lots of pepper

Note: Add less vinegar if you prefer a less tart dressing.

Mix all together.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/cook-to-cook-low-fat-vinaigrette.html#ixzz1lFdDkCi0

http://www.bewellbuzz.com/podcast/gut-health/

How one little thing you take/have affects your whole being. a very informative radio show on your gut, auto-immune diseases, ulcers, etc….
Might want to add aloe gel to your smoothies – at 29 minutes, if you want to hear how it soothes the mucosal linings of the stomach. Also chia! And cherries. Juicing can be the ticket out of ulcers, he says!Bathing your body in a tremendous amount of flavonoids.

The diseases linked to gut problems.
The intelligence of your gut.
Where your immune system is REALLY located.
New scientific discoveries on gut health (these will SHOCK you)
Why probiotic balance is critical to health (and why to avoid antibiotics)
What is a prebiotic? (and why you want them)
Dangers of lectins and grains
What is molecular mimicry?
Foods to avoid.
Steps to an invincible gut.

http://www.bewellbuzz.com/wellness-buzz/jasmine-oil-benefits/

…to cleanse the atmosphere that surrounded the sick….
o give to inebriated guests to clear their heads. ..
feeling much more confident …
and much, much more