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Flax Oil

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:52:28 +0000

Cold Pressed and Cold Processed

One of nature’s richest sources of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s).

Dosage: Take 1 tbsp per day either in fruity juice, yoghurt, or as it is, or on toast together with a savoury spread. Can be combined with balsamic vinegar as a salad dressing.

Sunflower Oil

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:36:05 +0000

Cold Pressed and Cold Processed.

Sunflower Oil is obtained from the ripe fruits of the sunflower plant (helianthus annuus line). Sunflower Oil is regarded as one of the more superior oils.

Sunflower Oil is suitable for diets because of its high proportions of multiple unsaturated fatty acids.

Linoleic acidfrom cold pressed sunflower oil is converted into a variety of Omega 6 fatty acids namely: Linoleic Acid (LA), Gmma Linoleic Acid (GLA), Arachidonic Acid (AA)

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:35:28 +0000

Pumpkin seed oil contains tryptophan naturally, excellent for Insomnia, irritability and ADD/ADHD. It is believed to impede the growth of prostate cancer cells, so should be used by All men over 40. Best used as a salad dressing, or drizzled cold over vegetables, or taken by the tablespoon daily.

Avocado Oil

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:32:59 +0000

One of the healthiest oils. It is mono-unsaturated (like olive oil). Contains phytosterols which inhibit absorption of bad cholesterol & helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Rich in Vitamin E

Black-Eyed Peas

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:17:16 +0000

The classic New Year’s Day menu in many Southern homes includes Black-Eyed Peas and collards-an excellent start for the New Year. Black-Eyed Peas originated in Africa around 3000 BC, where it is still found growing wild. In the seventeenth century, it was introduced to the Americas by the Spanish and the Portuguese. It is cream coloured with a distinctive black spot. A ‘soft’ or quick cooking bean, the Black-Eyed Pea is also enjoyed green, in the pod, or shelled. The yard-long bean is a subspecies of the Black – Eyed pea.

Black-Eyed Peas are sweet tasting and tone the spleen-pancreas and stomach meridian. Black-Eyed Peas help induce urination and relive damp conditions like leucorrhoea. Black-Eyed Peas are an excellent source of Calcium, Folate and Vitamin A.

PREPARATION: Before cooking Black-Eyed Peas, soak them for 4 hours, then pressure cook for 10 minutes, or simmer on the stove for 1 hour or till tender. 1 cup dried Black -Eyed Peas yields approximately 2 and a half cups of cooked peas. Cooked Black-Eyed Peas can be pureed into a delicious spread for Sandwich or crackers. Serve Black-Eyed Peas with rice and cooked collard greena for a taste of the South.

Cannellini Beans

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:16:39 +0000

A popular bean in Italy, the creamy white Cannellini Bean is fairly large, about the same size as a kidney bean. Because it maintains its shape well when cooked and has a mellow flavour, the cannellini Bean can be used interchangeably with other white beans in many recipes.

These cannellini Beans are low-fat, high in fibre and provide a high quality of magnesium, fibre, irin, and folate. They help cut cholesterol. The Cannellini Beans fibre binds to fat to help flush it from the body. Cannellini Beans prevents headaches and gives you energy to spare. Cannellini Beans are loaded with folate which helps lower levels of homocysteine, which clogs arteries.

Preparation: Before cooking, soak cannellini Beans overnight, then pressure cook for 18 minutes or simmer on top of the stove for 2 and half to three hours. 1 cup of dried cannellini Beans makes approximately 3 cups when cooked. Marinate cooked Cannellini beans in the refrigerator and add to salads, or puree them and use as a spread on crackers. Cannellini Beans can also be added to soups and stews.

French Du Puy Lentils

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:15:59 +0000

French Du Puy Lentils, a small but naturally mighty member of the legume family, are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre. Not only do French Du Puy Lentils help lower cholesterol, they are a special benefit in managing blood sugar levels rising rapidly after a meal. But this is far from all French Du Puy Lentils have to offer. French Du Puy Lentils also provide good to excellent amounts of six important minerals, two B-Vitamins, and protein-all with virtually no fat. This tiny nutritional giant fill s you up-not out.

Preparation: French Du Puy Lentils can be prepared the day of serving since they do not need to be pre-soaked. Before washing French Du Puy Lentils you should spread them out on a light coloured plate or cooking surface to check for, and remove, small stones or debris. After this process, place the lentils in a strainer, and rinse them thoroughly under cool running water. Use three cups of water to one cup of French Du Puy Lentils. French Du Puy Lentils placed in already boiling water will be easier to digest than those that were brought to boil with the water. When the water turns to boil, turn down the heat to simmer and cover for about 18 minutes.

Rye Grains

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:11:29 +0000

Rye Grains can be eaten as a breakfast cereal or ground and made into crackers. Rye Grains can be added to many foods to give them a distinctive flavour. Rye grains go great in granolas, trail mixes, and rye are also popular in rye breads.

Buckwheat Kasha

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:10:53 +0000

Buckwheat is not really a grain, but a member of the Rhubarb family. It can be cooked like a grain and is also used as flour in bread, pastry and batters. It is also gluten. Buckwheat is low in fat and high in carbohydrates. Contains Rutin or Vitamin P, which is part of the B Complex Vitamins.
Because of the Rutin content, Buckwheat is important in the treatment of High Blood Pressure, hardening of the arteries and has found helpful in lifting depression.

PREPARATION: (1 cup dry grain) Rinse again. Bring 2 cups water to boil. (one-fourth tsp. Salt optional), add grain, cover, reduce to simmer, cook for 15-25 minutes. Yields 2 and a half cups cooked grain.

Polenta Maize Meal

Trevino — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:06:08 +0000

Polenta is a type of coarse meal made from maize. It has a sweeter taste than regular maize meal. Rich in magnesium and manganese. A good source of Dietary Fibre, Carbohydrates, Fats, B Vitamins, Vit. A & C, Calcium, phosphorous, Iron and protein.