Everfree Tuesday – Benefits of Strawberries

Carrying on from Yesterday, Everfree Tuesday will tell you the benefits of eating strawberries. Did you know? Every day more than 2 tonnes of Strawberries are eaten with between 27 and 34 Tonnes being eaten over the entire Wimbledon tournament. Wow.

A strawberry (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

It is shaped like a heart, its smells wonderful and the taste is super delicious.
The strawberry is not just good looking and sweet but it is also very healthy and potent fruit that has many benefits to our health and that is why its so popular today.
The Wimbledon tournament can’t go without them and it has become a tradition to have fresh strawberries served every year to the spectators that can enjoy both the tennis matches and this exquisite fruit as refreshment at the same time.
It is rich in vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, antioxidants and dietary fibres.
The vitamin C is most prevalent of all the vitamins and its very powerful antioxidant that slows the ageing process of our cells and protects us from cancer, it keeps the heart strong and lowers the blood pressure, it cleans the blood vessels from plaque and makes them more elastic which helps to prevent strokes.
It contains Vitamin B complex (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9) which strengthens the nervous system and protects from stress and depression, it relieves PMS symptoms in women and protects the heart from diseases.
It has also vitamin E that promotes healthy eyes and skin, it has very good effects on the immune system and the antioxidant properties are protecting our body cells from the free radicals.
It has the vitamin K which is important for the blood quality and enables wounds to heal more quickly, it has been proven that Strawberries protect us from certain diseases like Osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and Cancer.
Strawberries contain large quantities of minerals like iron that prevents Anemia and ensures normal development of the human body.
The calcium in this fruit is an essential mineral for our skeletal system, it prevents colon cancer and reduces obesity.
Magnesium is also present and he provides protection from insomnia, constipation, kidney stones and keeps the heart, the teeth and the bones in good shape.
It also has phosphorus which is good for the development and the health of bones and teeth, it regulates and stabilises the heartbeat and enables normal work of the kidneys.

strawberries

Strawberry’s contain potassium which is good for the heart, it prevents arrhythmia and other harmful heart conditions, it also reduces the risk of osteoporosis and kidney stones.
It has healthy dosage of manganese that aids in the metabolism and provides normal function of the nervous system.
Zinc is also one of the important minerals that improves the brain functioning and activity, it helps in healing wounds and ulcers, provides protection against skin cancer and ensures healthy white blood cells.
The carbohydrates are boosting our energy levels and the dietary fibres are helping to have and maintain healthy digestive system.
This fruit is beautiful both outside and inside, it protects us from various diseases and degenerative processes, people have used it as food and cure for centuries, it makes us look younger and feel healthier, and even today nothing can beat a bowl full of fresh, juicy and delicious strawberries.
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Natural foods that fight Anaemia

Anaemia occurs when the level of haemoglobin in the blood is below the bodies requirements; this could be due to the amount of red blood cells (Pernicious anaemia) in our bodies and possibly their shape (sickle cell, pernicious). Haemoglobin is the oxygen carrier in our blood and is essential for getting oxygen to the organs of your body.  Iron is needed to bind oxygen to the haemoglobin in the red blood cells and a low level of iron is the most common cause of anaemia in the UK. A woman normally carries enough iron in her system to last 6 months, however abnormal conditions such as anaemia sees this store severely reduced.
Another thing to mention at this point is that current research has found that anaemia and the severe reduction of iron stores is linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis.
Undergoing tests with your doctor will be an essential part of trying to diagnose Coeliac disease which is essentially another form of anaemia as bleeding in the stomach or stomach ulcers, can cause a malabsorption of Vitamin B12 through the destruction of the cells in the stomach lining that produce a protein called Intrinsic Factor, which is essential for the body’s absorption of B12.
About 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women and 3% of men do not have enough iron in their body. The solution, in many cases, is to consume more foods rich in iron.
The following is the detailed list of different foods that can help fight anaemia. You should definitely find something that you like whether you’re vegan or not. We also state the quantities of each food you need to eat to ensure sufficient intake of iron.
There are two forms of dietary iron: haem and non-haem. Haem iron is derived from haemoglobin. It is found in animal foods that originally contained haemoglobin such as red meats, fish and poultry. Your body absorbs the most iron from haem sources.
Very good sources of haem iron, with 3.5mg or more per portion, include:
•    85g (3oz) of beef or chicken liver
•    85g (3oz) of clams or molluscs
•    85g (3oz) of oysters
Good sources of haem iron, with 2.1mg or more per portion, include:
•    85g (3oz) of cooked beef
•    85g (3oz) of canned sardines, canned in oil
•    85g (3oz) of cooked turkey
Other sources of haem iron, with 0.7mg or more per portion, include:
•    85g (3oz) of chicken
•    85g (3oz) of halibut, haddock, perch, salmon or tuna
•    85g (3oz) of ham
•    85g (3oz) of veal
Iron in plant foods such as lentils, beans and spinach is non-haem iron. This is the form of iron added to iron-enriched and iron-fortified foods. Our bodies are less efficient at absorbing non-haem iron, but most dietary iron is non-haem iron.

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Very good sources of non-haem iron, with 3.5mg or more per portion, include:
•    Breakfast cereals enriched with iron
•    185g (6½oz) cooked beans
•    115g (4oz) of tofu
•    25g (1oz) pumpkin, sesame or squash seeds
Good sources of non-haem iron, with 2.1mg or more per portion, include:
•    85g (3oz) of canned butter beans, red kidney beans, chickpeas or split peas
•    125g (4½oz) dried apricots
•    One medium baked potato
•    One medium stalk of broccoli
•    55g (2oz) enriched egg noodles
•    4 tablespoons of wheat germ

Almond Butter

Other sources of non-haem iron, with 0.7mg or more, include:
•    25g (1oz) peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, roasted almonds, roasted cashews or sunflower seeds
•    75g (2¾oz) dried seedless raisins, peaches or prunes
•    25g (1oz) spinach
•    One medium green pepper
•    55g (2oz) medium-shaped pasta
•    One slice of bread, or bran muffin
•    200g (7oz) rice
And finally, super food powders that can be used in salads, mixed with sources and with smoothies or juices to enrich you diet with essential iron:
•    6g Chlorella
•    6g Spirulina

Chlorella Powder

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Everfree Mondays – Wimbledon Strawberries Smoothie Recipe

To celebrate the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament 2013, we have put together a Strawberry Smoothie. We are now in the second week of this Championship, who will win?

English: Wimbledon Championships (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Many people love strawberrys. This is because strawberries are scrumptious hence hard to refuse. Now that everyone has started focusing on the importance of good health and nutritional content of the foods they consume, it’s crucial to focus on the benefits of eating strawberries.
•    The berries in question are very rich in vitamin C, an excellent antioxidant, prevents inflammation and gives the body a powerful natural resistance against harmful agents.
•    A strawberry contains folic acids, pantothenic acid, riboflavin and niacin that are the co-factor vitamins that are very crucial in the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.
•    The berries have an ORAC content that has oxygen absorbance capacity.
•    Finally, it has minerals like copper, iron, manganese, potassium and iron.
How to prepare:  
To effectively wash the berries, put them in cold water for a few seconds and gently swish them. This removes any sand residue or insecticides.
Using a dry towel or cloth, pat the strawberries. This helps enrich the flavor and taste of the berries as well as bring them back to the room temperature. Finally, using your fingers or a paring knife, remove the stems and caps.
Wimbledon Strawberries Smoothie Recipe
There are many amazing combinations out there. Strawberries and bananas combination is the most popular; the outcome is very good. You can always take the smoothie with yogurt or ice cream.
Here are the ingredients used in making a smoothie recipe with strawberries
•    Sprigs of mints
•    A cup of ice cubes
•    A cup of milk or soy, almond or even coconut milk
•    2 fresh but ripe bananas (if you want your smoothie to be thick use frozen bananas)
•    A cup of diced and fresh strawberries (you can use frozen ones)

Method of preparing smoothie
•    Wash the strawberries and then cut them in small pieces.
•    Then using a clean knife cut the bananas into slices of about 1 inch.
•    Put the pieces of both the banana and the strawberries into a blender. But remember to reserve a few pieces of the strawberries for garnishing purposes.
•    To the blender, add your most preferable milk choice and the ice cubes. Gently mix the mixture until it is smooth.
•    Garnish with the mint and the pieces of strawberry that you reserved and serve immediately.
Enjoy your Wimbledon Strawberries Smoothie Recipe
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Requirements for the Law of Attraction to Become Clear

One of the more efficient ways that you are likely to experience more happiness is to rely on the many qualities of the law of attraction. By being more positive in your general day-to-day life, you have the opportunity of being able to attract good people and good things into your life. Having a positive outlook on life is certain to be highly beneficial in experiencing greater well-being. If you are likely to spend a lot of time sitting around and feeling sorry for yourself, there is a high chance that will be attached to your life. If you continue to have a difficult or sad life, then that is certain to be what you are likely to experience. But if you are able to entirely change your thoughts for a more positive outlook, you might well find that you are able to enjoy a much more rewarding and enjoyable life.

The realization that it might be possible to entirely change your life and enjoy greater success in the future is likely to bring with it a significant amount of hope and excitement. But, in many situations this joyful feeling might well transform into frustration and disappointment if you aren’t able to proceed in the right way. It isn’t just enough to start visualizing a goal or ambition, then start allowing the disbelief and doubts to start filling the mind. It will take a little more than just visualizing what you wish to achieve in the future for the desired self improvement.
It is necessary to have a very strong motivation and desire, as well as the full commitment to do what it takes in order to achieve the desired goal.
It will be necessary to visualize, concentrate, and be persistent in your attempts, and have a sufficient degree of self discipline.
It will be necessary to be ready and willing to take advantage of any opportunities as they are presented your way.
And you will need to be in a positive mind where you are able to take the required action when needed in a more proactive fashion, and not to wait for something to materialize out of thin air.
In order to fully benefit from the many positives of the law of attraction, you will certainly need to follow and abide by a wide range of rules. Many people are often found to achieve the ideal level of success if able to take the more positive steps to believing that it is certainly possible to make changes in a wide range of situations.

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Raw Food Recipes, Chia Seeds

Posted on June 17, 2013 by the everfree family blog

English: Chia (Salvia columbariae) seeds Français : Akènes de Chia (Salvia columbariae) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

One of the most popular diets among all persons across the globe is raw food including the chia seeds. Chia is a Mayan word for strength and the seeds were used in the ancient days as an energy provider especially by the messengers. Today, Chia is a grown plant for commercial purposes.
Chia seeds are hard and tiny and possess a nut-like taste when chewed commonly known for their medicinal and nutritional value.   Normally, when the seeds are stirred into water, they take on the taste of the liquid they were place in; this makes them an ideal thickener for many recipes.
What are the Health Benefits of Eating Chia Seeds?
The nutritional benefits of eating chia seeds are gradually gaining popularity among many individuals who are health conscious for a number of reasons. The raw diet in question is also very easy to adopt chia seeds raw diet in your daily diet, therefore recommended by many. The seeds are rich in proteins, calcium, potassium, essential fatty acids like omega 3 and 6, iron and have an antioxidant property.
•    Boosts immunity
The chia seeds contain essential fatty acids like the Omega 3 and Omega 6. The fatty acids in question are not synthesized by human bodies despite been very crucial in boosting the immune system together with the reproductive and nervous system.
•    Helps in detoxification
The swelling nature of the seed in the human body helps facilitate the cleansing and the soothing of the colon and absorbs toxins. It also goes ahead to strengthen the peristaltic action.
•    Control blood sugar
The seeds slow down the rate of digestion of complex carbohydrates that are later assimilated in the body. This consequently, stabilizes the glucose levels in the body leading to stable energy.
Chia Seeds Recipe
There are many ways out there that are used by Chia seeds lovers; they include eating them raw, adding them to puddings, drinks and cakes. Below is a simple chia seed recipe.
Ingredients used making the Chia Seeds Pudding

• A cup of water
• A cup of cashews
• A tablespoon of honey or nectar
• A teaspoon cinnamon
• A pinch of himalyan salt
• A teaspoon of vanilla extract that is pure
• A small splash of almond extract
• ½ cup of chia seeds

Easy Way of Chia Seeds Pudding; Method
•    In a small clean bowl, blend the cashew and water for about 2 minutes; until smooth
•    To the same bowl, add all other ingredients apart from the chia seeds and blend again until smooth and nice.
•    Put the chia seeds  to another bowl, and then pour the smooth blended mixture to it.
•    Stir gently until the chia seeds are uniformly distributed.
•    Using a lid, cover the bowl and refrigerate the pudding overnight.
Take the chia seeds pudding in the morning or in the evening and remember to stir again before taking it.
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