Showing posts with label Healthy Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Healthy Food. Show all posts

Friday, August 29, 2014

Goodies From Dole

When Oma returned from a midday hike; she was greeted by a huge and heavy FedEx box. I was not expecting anything . . . . .

Imagine my joy when I found that the box was filled with Dole Frozen #GetFrozen Goodies. (Oma Loves U!)


Imagine my joy when I found that the box was filled with Dole Frozen Goodies.

  • Dole Shakers ( Mixed Berry, Strawberry, Pineapple Mango, Strawberry Banana, Peach Mango, Blue Power { Fruit & Veggie Smooth with Greek Yogurt} and Red Power {Fruit & Veggie Smoothie with Greek Yogurt})
  • Dole Frozen Fruit (Sliced Strawberries, Mango Chunks*, Strawberries & Blueberries Mix)
  • Dole Dark Chocolate Dippers (Banana, Strawberry, and Banana with Almonds)

Can’t wait to try theses – love it when the only ingredient in the frozen Mangos re-sealable bag is “Mangos!”

#GetFrozen Will review the products as soon as I taste them!


Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Diet Soda Diaster

Oma gave up drinking all soda's years ago.  However, just in case she wants a diet soda with dinner; these are important factors to remember.

Disaster Soda!


“Disaster” is a much better name, because this product does a disaster to your body and your meal plan! .
 
  • Harvard noted that women who drank 2 sodas daily had a decline in kidney function .
  • Diet_Cola1University of Minnesota determined that women who drink one lite soda daily have more belly flab than women who do not drink sodas .
  • University of Texas realized that two or more cans a day increased women’s waistlines by 500% .
  • Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia determined that diet soda as a mixer in a cocktail actually makes the drinker more drunk while drinking and more hung over after .
  • University of Sheffield in England discovered a preservative in soda that is linked to asthma, hives, and other allergies .
  • University of Michigan linked soda drinking to a decline in teeth health and the appearance of more cavities, too
 
Honestly, do you need any more reasons to put down the soda and pick up the water?



Friday, January 31, 2014

Chic Yet Simple
Frozen Fruit Ice Cubes

How cute are these ice cubes made
with edible flowers, herbs, and fresh fruit!?!

 
 
Check out this recipe for making fruit infused ice cubes.
Simple, chic and healthy! #GetFrozen #TeamDole
 
They are a beautiful and oh-so-simple way to add a little something extra to a glass of just about anything – and a delightful detail bound to be remembered

One of Oma's favorite things about entertaining is how simple it can be to really delight and surprise your guests. It's all in the details, as they say, but those details don't have to be particularly hard or time consuming.

Fruity ice cubes add a dash of healthy flair to any beverage. #GetFrozen #TeamDole
Fruity ice cubes add a dash of
healthy flair to any beverage.
Ingredients:
 
  • Few petals from favorite edible flowers, like Gardenia or Jasmine
  • 3–5 mint leaves
  • 8–10 of favorite small berries, like blueberry or raspberry

Directions:

  • Fill each pod in ice cube tray halfway; let harden in freezer for 10–15 minutes.
  • Remove ice cube tray and place flowers, herbs, and fruits in center of each cube.
  • Place tray in freezer until ice hardens completely.

 

Thursday, October 31, 2013

You Are What You Eat And Drink

The Story of Cinnamon in America



Cinnamon and Cassia are not obtained from the same plant.

When shopping for your family, you have to be diligent to insure that you are really buying what you think you are buying. After reading about the benefits of the everyday spice Cinnamon, Oma took to the habit of drinking a hot cup of cinnamon and honey every morning.

However, imagine Oma's surprise to learn most cinnamon sold in supermarkets in North America comes from the less expensive variety, Cassia which is actually a cousin of cinnamon. Due to the presence of a moderately toxic component called Coumarin*, European health agencies have warned against consuming high amounts of cassia.

Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), sometimes called true cinnamon, has a long history. It originated in Asia, mostly Sri Lanka and India. Now, cinnamon shrubs are grown in almost every tropical region of the world.

Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known. It was mentioned in the Old Testament. In the book of Exodus, God instructs Moses to make a holy anointing oil out of cinnamon, cassia, olive oil, myrrh, and hemp.

From the 16th to the 19th centuries, there were power struggles among European nations over who would control Ceylon and the lucrative cinnamon industry. In the early part of the 19th century, other countries began growing cinnamon and it became available to everyone.

Today, Ceylon cinnamon is produced in Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Brazil and the Caribbean, while Cassia cinnamon is mainly produced in China, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Although related, cinnamon and cassia are not obtained from the same plant. They should be treated as separate foods, both from a nutritional and a health standpoint. Ceylon cinnamon is typically more expensive than any of the cassia versions, and it is also the cinnamon more closely associated with potential health benefits involving blood sugar regulation. 


Jimbo’s is a natural foods grocer.

Oma special orders her Ceylon cinnamon from Jimbo’s. Jimbo’s is a natural foods grocer with locations in San Diego/Del Mar and Escondido. For 25 years, Jimbo’s has proudly supported local organic farms.

Organic means food is grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. Organically grown foods are higher in nutrients, including antioxidant vitamins, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Over 95% of Jimbo’s produce is organically grown!

Both honey and cinnamon have been used to heal for centuries, on their own and as in combination. In Chinese medicine, following Yin and Yang principles, cinnamon is used to cure conditions of cold (excess Yin) as it is considered to be Yang (heat). In this case, honey is seen to be neutral, in balance.

Oma enjoys her cup of “Cinnamon and Honey Tea” every morning. In addition to the health benefits of this concoction, this simple beverage serves as a reminder to pay careful attention to the sustenance you choose for your body. 


* Coumarin is known to cause liver and kidney damage in high concentrations.