Thrive! Pomegranate Season
The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years. – Deepak Chopra 10 Benefits of Pomegranate Click Here to View Length: 9 Minutes See Also: 8 Super Health Benefits of Pomegranate 8 minutes 15 Health Benefits of Pomegranate Juice 12:Minutes ******* Thrive! presents practices that can improve life. This post explores delicious pomegranates, long known for healing. The Gapin Institute is described as a precision health and performance center that offers personalized programs for women and men. Purpose, to optimize health, energy, and longevity. For men, their post, “5 Benefits of Pomegranate For Your Sexual Health” lists: Testosterone boosts Erectile dysfunction causes addressed by Improving blood flow Preventing heart disease Reducing obesity Lowering prostrate cancer risks Improving sperm quality Read more The Cleveland Clinic’s post on inflammation reports that the body naturally warms when fighting germs, toxins and other invaders. Beyond these brief situations, recurring inflammation connect with autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatic arthritis, psoriasis, some cancers, like Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel disease lung diseases, like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Type 2 diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases, mental health issues such as depression and anxiety as well as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. The Cleveland Clinic article includes low physical activity, excess weight around the belly, disrupted sleep, tobacco and eating “foods high in trans fat or salt” among several more causes for chronic inflammation. One autumnal fruit that helps is described in Healthline.com’s “What are the Health and Nutritional Benefits of Pomegranate?” It’s low in fats and calories while high in vitamins and minerals. Pomegranates contains antioxidants that protect cells “from free radical damage.” In addition, pomegranates are good for the brain, “contain compounds that help fight off potentially harmful bacteria, fungi, and yeasts,” and much more. Consider these New York Times pomegranate recipes. Also, Delish.com’s “21 Pomegranate Recipes That Make Taking Out All Of Those Seeds Actually Worth It.” Fortunately, a google search offered this one minute, easy process for opening and seeding a pomegranate. Slice in two. Hold one half over a bowl of water and repeatedly whack the rind with a wooden spoon. Seeds will sink while the white membrane floats. COMMENT Succeed and Soar! ******* Radiant Tree Books Beyond the Sky’s Limits shares encouraging wisdom and uplifting images about going beyond boundaries and making dreams come true. Space is open for notes, sketches and journaling.Contact to arrange in-person and online Illustrated Wisdom and Writing workshops. 36-Page, 5×8 soft cover, $15 Preview or Purchase 48-Page, 8×10 soft cover, $20 Preview or Purchase, View All Books Thanks for shopping!
Thrive! Fennel Season
Nature itself is the best physician. – Hippocrates Thrive! presents practices that can improve life. This post explores fennel. Of this vegetable, Whole Foods Markets says, “All parts are edible and delicious!” The bulb is often enjoyed raw in salads, salsas and slaws or braised, roasted or grilled. The stalks can be chopped and added to soups, stews, chowders and stocks. The leaves make a perfect garnish or addition to any recipe calling for fresh herbs.” Read more. Peak season for this six-foot tall, yellow-flowered herb is autumn through spring. WebMD reports fennel belongs to the carrot and celery family, is “common in Italian and Greek cuisines” and has a licorice flavor. Benefits include: Improved digestion by reducing bowel inflammation and the bacteria that cause gas: Less menstrual cramping by reducing the hormones oxytocin and prostaglandin that add to painful periods Colic relief for newborns Antioxidants. The rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid quercetin and apigernin help fight free radical cell damage. Lots of nutrients, like fiber, potassium, vitamin C and manganese. While taking care of allergies, while pregnant and breastfeeding as well as of interactions with medications, fennel works well as, Soothing tea made by steeping the seeds A cooking oil and for aromatherapy Soup by pureeing with lees and potatoes Thin slices that garnish salads Sausage ingredient In “Is Fennel Good for You?” Medical News Today reports the plant’s, Phosphate and calcium help maintain strong bones. Iron and zinc are, ”crucial for the production and maturation of collagen.” Manganese is necessary for bone matrix formation. Vitamin K intake reduces risks of bone fracture. Vitamin C supports skin health GaiaHerbs.com’s “Fennel Seeds, 9 Benefits,” recommends, Chew seeds after meals Throw Fennel fronds into smoothies Try fennel seeds in popcorn Add Fennel bulb to roasted veggies See 8 more tips. Why not try this Pasta with Fennel, Kale and Lemon recipe? From Serious Eats, here are “21 Fennel Recipes That Everyone Will Love.” For enriching information, see, Fennel Uses and Benefits Click Here to View Length: 4 Minutes, 16 See Also: Benefits of Fennel Seeds / Remedy for Good Digestion / Perfect Digestion 1:0011 Surprising Benefits of Fennel to Know 05:42 Incredible Benefits of Fennel Seeds 1:00 COMMENT Succeed and Soar! ******************** Radiant Tree Books Beyond the Sky’s Limits shares encouraging wisdom and uplifting images about going beyond boundaries and making dreams come true. Space is open for notes, sketches and journaling.Contact to arrange in-person and online Illustrated Wisdom and Writing workshops. 36-Page, 5×8 soft cover, $15 Preview or Purchase 48-Page, 8×10 soft cover, $20 Preview or Purchase, View All Books Thanks for shopping!
Goji Berries
7 Amazing Goji Berry Health Benefits Click Here to View Length: 5 Minutes Consider Healing is different from curing. Curing is the business of medicine, and it involves eliminating symptoms; while healing is the crafting of a healthy lifestyle by eliminating the cause of sufferance and disease and then creating a meaningful destiny. … Healing attends to the Soul and the Spirit. – Alberto Villoldo Several years ago, I was peering at a strange item in the East End Food Coop’s bulk bins. There near the various honeys, by the peanut butter machine and among the organic raisins, dried cranberries and equal exchange coffee beans was something called, ‘goji berries.’ A woman noticed my curiosity and said, “It’s good for you.” She smiled and walked away, adding, “You should try it.” I circled the store a couple times, eventually doubled back and bought a small bag. They do make a pretty and pleasant-tasting, red tea. I now have a lifetime supply thanks to buying one Costco bag of the organic, dried berries. The video atop this post gives a quick overview of goji berries, their origins and benefits. In addition, Web MD reports goji berries have been used to treat “diabetes, high blood pressure, fever, and age-related eye problems.” Among the “Seven Goji Berry Benefits Backed by Science,” Medical News Today lists: Blood Sugar Stabilization Immune System Support Reduced Inflammation More Thrive! is offered to share quick bits of nourishing news. When researching goji berries, a 2-minute video warning against eating them was found. View here. While the video explains the problem with goji berries is lectin, this protein is also abundant in kidney beans, peanuts, whole grains, raw soybeans and raw potatoes. Read More. Of these varying opinions, I’ve learned that understanding food and how it does [or doesn’t] nourish is important. Plus, how every body responds can be different. As Julia Child said, Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health. COMMENT Succeed and Soar! Shop the Inspiring, Beautiful Succeed and Soar Collections Click Here
Life Well Lived #13: Sunshine
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori Proverb They’re blooming! These Jerusalem Artichokes [also called Sun Chokes] began in my neighbor’s yard. Year-by-year, bit-by-bit, they migrated to mine. By the time the house was torn down, none grew next door … until I tossed a few flowers into the vacant lot. Four years later, a little grove is growing with flowers steadfastly, insistently facing toward warmth and sun. What lovely inspirations as autumn nears and winter follows. BTW, the flowers’ roots are tubers, a vegetable that tastes like a blend of potato and artichoke heart. They improve digestive health, keep bones strong, have lots of vitamins C, A and E, antioxidants that fight disease. They go great in salads, can be added to soups and ground into flour. Read more. Also, check out Rihanna’s video, “Towards The Sun.” * Archive.Org Imagine accessing billions of books, videos, audio materials [including live concerts] and more for free. The Internet Archive’s goal is to provide Universal Access to All Knowledge. They began in 1996 by archiving the Internet itself and now have: 200,000 software programs 330 billion web pages 20 million books and texts 4.5 million audio recordings (including live concerts) Millions of videos (including Television News shows) 3 million images They even have out-of-print books published before 1923, which was how I found this great resource. * This Week’s Special Offer Each week, my Featured Art is offered at 25% off [plus any discounts offered by my Galleries]. Shop here. Thank you for visiting my galleries and for your purchases. They support Succeed and Soar. NOTE “Jerusalem Artichokes” was photographed with a Nikon CoolPix camera on an overcast day and ‘developed’ with Adobe Photoshop Elements 14. The image was processed through both the Watercolor and Accented Edges Filters along with enrichment of the color saturation and vibrance as well as lighting.