Thrive! Egg Alternatives

Consider The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human form, in diet and in the care and prevention of disease. – Thomas Edison 7 Best Egg Substitutes for Baking Click Here to View Quick tips on why silken tofu or bananas are great in soft, spongy cakes while applesauce or ground flax works best in cookies. Length:  2 Minutes Once upon a time, a favorite food was eggs. Scrambled with buttery bread. Fried. Hard boiled, especially when deviled. My poached and omelet concoctions were proving delicious when physical upsets were connected to eggs. Darn! Health Grades reports that certain egg-proteins cause the “body to overproduce the antibody immunoglobulin E (IgE), which causes inflammation.” Symptoms of this “IgE-mediated egg allergy” include cramps, hives, wheezing, nausea, runny nose, shortness of breath and more. Other reasons to avoid eggs can be a desire to reduce cholesterol and fat intake, concerns for animal welfare, salmonella contamination, and the ‘environmental burden’ associated with egg farming. HealthLine writes, “Egg-laying hens, even free-range ones, are a source of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. Choosing plant proteins over animal proteins reduces this footprint.” But what to do? Eggs are important parts of cooking. They bind or hold ingredients together. Eggs add flavor, moisture and keep liquids like water and oil from separating. Commercial products are available, like: The EVERY Company produces ‘bioidentical’ egg whites through fermentation  JUST, Inc. makes egg-free products like cookie dough and a mayonnaise with yellow pea protein Egg Replacer] combines potato starch, tapioca flour, leavening (calcium lactate, calcium carbonate, cream of tartar) and a modified cellulose The Vegg is a yolk replacer made of nutritional yeast flakes, sodium alginate, kala namak,and beta-carotene. This Source also notes that “Egg Beaters” is a substitute for whole/fresh eggs (from the shell) but contains egg whites.   Fortunately, real foods can also substitute for eggs. As shown in this post’s video, they include applesauce, bananas, ground chia and flax seeds, tofu and more. Here are some other foods that can replace eggs: Vinegar and baking soda that can keep baked goods light and airy Aquafaba, the liquid left over from cooking beans, functions like egg whites and works well in making meringues, marshmallows and nougat Carbonated water can add moisture because the air bubbles make baked good light and fluffy See All 13 Effective Food Substitutes  “You are what you eat. What would YOU like to be?” – Julie Murphy COMMENT Succeed and Soar! Food for Thought Based on news reports in recent years, humans now need to address another form of global warming. The time has come to lower the temperature on how we interact. Deadly responses that once seemed effective in handling disagreements can now exacerbate and prolong rather than resolve disputes. Two great achievements at this stage in our evolution would be: Peace and prosperity for all human beings Make violence and brutality, especially war extinct Homo sapiens are smart enough to create Win-Win [rather than Win-Lose] relationships. Remind decision makers, Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called Children of God. Matthew 5-9 Image: PNGTree.com Shop Sandra’s Succeed & Soar Art on Hooded Sweat Shirts As well as tote bags, tee shirts, journals, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, face masks, towels, blankets, cups, pillows, greeting cards and more  With autumn’s arrive, snuggle up artfully. These fine quality hoodies are: : 75% cotton, 25% polyester blend Five sizes [Small, Medium, Large, X Large, 2X Large, 3X Large] Two Art  Locations [Full Chest or chest patch] Double-opening waist pouch Colors: White, Heather, Charcoal, Black, Navy Machine washable Price  $48 Purchase this Hooded Sweatshirt View All Hoodies Thanks for shopping!

Knock-Knock. Who’s There? Lettuce Thrive!

Consider Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. – Jim Rohn Keep the bottoms and REGROW LETTUCE Length:  4 Minutes Click here to view.  Is cabbage a form of lettuce? Four main types are grown. The category called ‘head’ lettuce includes Bibb, iceberg and, yes, cabbage. As summer’s hottest days approach, keep in mind that lettuce can be refreshing and nutritious as well as tasty. According to Nutrition And You, lettuce “also contains healthy amounts of minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which are very much essential for body metabolism. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. The body uses manganese as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Copper required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is essential for red blood cell formation.”  Read more Lettuce Benefits. including tips like soaking lettuce in salt water to remove sand, parasite eggs and worms. Some lettuces are healthier than others. Here’s Money Inc’s list of best to least: Living Lettuce is tops. Because roots are still attached, they’ll hold nutrients longer. [See video at top and below for how to grow lettuce indoors.] Oakleaf Lettuce earns second place because of the many types of vitamins it contains. Red Leaf Lettuce contains several different types of phytonutrients, which act as an antioxidant. Some studies have shown they can help prevent certain cancers. Green leaf lettuce contains lots of vitamin K which helps build healthy bones and heal wounds. Romaine lettuce also contains many nutrients. All sources checked state the main value of iceberg lettuce is the water it contains [as do all lettuces]. Ways to Enjoy Lettuce These 40 Recipes to get excited about include: Warm Rice and Pintos Strawberry Salad with Poppy seed Dressing Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps These Lettuce Wrap Recipes include: Lettuce Leaf Tacos Easy ‘Peking Duck’ Lettuce Cups Vegan Lettuce Wraps with Tofu Lettuce Thrive! COMMENT Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. Shop Sandra’s Succeed & Soar Art on  Shower Curtains As well as tote bags, tee shirts, journals, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, face masks, towels, blankets, cups, pillows, greeting cards and more  The high quality and unique Shower Curtains by Fine Art America: Are made of 100% polyester fabric Include 12 holes at top for ease in hanging Dimensions 71” wide, 74” tall Cost: $76 NOTE: Sometimes art size must be adjusted for whole image to fit. CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Over 60 background colors can be chosen [shades of yellows, blues, greens, grays and more]. Purchase this shower curtain  View All Shower Curtains Thanks for shopping!

Happy New Year & Delicious Dishes

We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are.  Adelle Davis Click for 30-second Happy New Year greeting. Thank goodness winter starts with bright holidays. Best of all, Hanukkah, Christmas, Yule and Kwanzaa all include great food gatherings. Here are some delicious ways to fortify the body, mind and spirit for 2020’s adventures. Super-Easy Hanukkah Classics Holiday Salads Special Kwanzaa Recipes New Years Treats Blessings and best wishes for a joyful and tasty start to the new year. Eat well. Be Well. In heart and mind, body and spirit, succeed and soar.     Photo: Kwanzaa Quinoa Peanut Soup The Wisdoms Collection Shop Enriching and Beautiful Posters Click Here to Visit    

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