Baking Soda- Miracle Cure ?

Baking Soda is a simple product that just about everyone keeps in his or her kitchen.  A small container can cost under one dollar. I've always used baking soda ( bicarbonate of soda) in my refrigerator to absorb odor and to help my muffins rise! - but I never knew it could help balance your PH and improve your health.

 Well, I'm finding out that bicarbonate of soda can also play a role in helping us lower our risk of disease like diabetes and even some cancers. 

Today I received an E-mail from Dr. Josh Axe ( a chiropractor on line that I follow)  who has a website with lots of informative health information.

Dr. Josh Axe 

His post was about the vast amount of ways one can use baking soda both medicinally and for non toxic cleaning in the house. The list was really interesting and helpful. I would have never have guessed how useful and versatile this inexpensive product can be and how beneficial for one's health.

Here are a few of the simple examples that he suggests using baking soda,

Some very basic uses:

• for stomach pain
• digestive problems
• bloat and gas
• neutralizes acid in the body
• balances body ph necessary to fight disease
• helps reduce symptoms of gout
• shortens length of colds and flu, coughs, sore throats
• helps with urinary tract infections
• helps muscle pain 
• promotes kidney health
• a body with a balanced ph fights disease better
• insect bites
• poison ivy 

In addition to the benefits for health, baking soda is a great non toxic cleaner for the house . Read his post to learn how much to use, how to use it, and look through lots of additional ideas,

33 surprising uses for baking soda   ( Dr. Axe) 

For Disease and health: 
Dr. Young says you can REVERSE DISEASE by alkalizing the ph of your body ( baking soda can help do that) 

 It can also be used in serious illness too which is explained in Dr. Robert Young's video. 

Dr. Young explains how important it is to balance the ph for reversing diabetes and for weight loss.*Dr. Robert Young has written many books on PH balance and how important it is in 
(reversing) diabetes and even cancer. His video is very interesting. I linked one of his 8 minute youtube videos about reversing diabetes. Worth watching it!

Video about baking soda, ph, and reversing diabetes ( Dr. Young)

Video more about diabetes and alkalizing ( Dr. Young)


Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only. I am not a medical doctor and I am not trying to diagnose or treat disease. I have no affiliation with these links and do not benefit in any way from the links from Dr. Axe or video links from Dr. Young.


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My notes: Be sure to use a baking soda that is aluminum free.

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Raspberries and Chocolate- 1 Point Plus

This is a great idea for a decadent but low calorie healthy dessert.  I'm back on Weight Watchers ( trying to lose 10 pounds) and am searching for good choices when I want a snack. I saw this raspberry and chocolate dessert on the Weight Watchers blog, and it was love at first sight and bite. I couldn't wait to try it .

I wasn't disappointed. I would have loved the chocolate chips by themselves or the raspberries by themselves, but together - well it brought me to a whole new level. 8 raspberries each filled with one semi sweet chip is only 1 Point Plus for all of them! YUM!

Raspberries and chocolate are a perfect match. You still get to eat your healthy fresh fruit ( Zero Points Plus) enhanced with just a hint of dark chocolate ( dark chocolate is good too and provides antioxidants and magnesium) A entire tablespoon of semi sweet dark chocolate chips (about 16 chips) has only 2 Points Plus. Remember, you can have 8 stuffed raspberries for just one point plus!!!!

 Raspberries are low in sugar, a little tart, packed with antioxidants and have a perfect opening for that tiny little piece of rich dark chocolate. If you have to have a little sugar, I think this dessert is a better choice than cake, cookies, or consuming low calorie desserts using artificial sweeteners
( which I never use because they are really bad for you and actually contribute to weight gain.)

Why do artificial sweeteners contribute to weight gain? Your body can't really digest artificial sweeteners because they are chemicals not food, so the body doesn't know what to do with them. It stores what it perceives as toxins in your fat reserves expanding your fat deposits.) Who want's that?  Studies have actually shown that people who use artificial sweeteners regularly gain inches. In addition, who wants extra toxins playing all kinds of havoc in your body????

Back to the dessert: It looks so pretty and appealing too.

You can make this in advance in just minutes, refrigerate it, and serve whenever you are ready. A little whipped cream or whipped coconut cream wouldn't hurt either, but let's not get carried away.

I love how fast and simple it is to assemble and how delicious each little morsel tastes- It is definitely a crowd pleaser.

So, whether you are just craving something chocolate , are following Weight Watchers and want a low calorie treat, or are having company and need an elegant dessert that is vegan, gluten free, and fresh- This is it- enjoy!!


Ingredients: 
1 pint of organic raspberries, lightly sprayed with water and patted dry.
2 Tablespoons of semi sweet ( non dairy) dark chocolate chips
( about 32 chips- each serving is 1/2 Tablespoon of chips- 8 chips

Directions: 
Place a chocolate chip inside the cavity of each raspberry. Display on an elegant dish.
Serving size: 8 stuffed raspberries
Points Plus Value: 1 Point Plus

My Personal Notes:
1. Use only dairy free semi sweet chocolate chips.
 2. Since this recipe has no leaven, it is also perfectly permissible for Passover ( use Kosher for Passover chips)


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How to Reduce EMF Exposure

All of us know that the EMF's that are emitted from electronics like microwaves, cell phones and iPads can be potentially dangerous to our health. 

Yet, most of us know very little about why they are dangerous or how to reduce our exposure to them. 

Because we depend on these devices and because they are so common, we don't give them much thought- we just assume they are safe- but they are not.  

There are simple things we can do to reduce your exposure and your families exposure to EMF's. 

5 Facts every parent should know about emfs

EMF Protection- How to reduce your exposure

These excellent articles were written by Heather at a blog called Mommypotamus. Heather is a mother and researcher. These articles are worth reading and re-reading. 

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Quinoa With Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

Caramelized onions and mushrooms smothered over a bed of  quinoa make this casserole-like side dish both delicious and filling.  It can be made in advance and heated for dinner or made for an upcoming party. It assembles easily, reheats quickly, and serves a crowd.

I actually made it for the vegetarians/vegans/ and gluten free guests at my holiday( Passover) Seder. Since I'm a gluten free vegetarian myself,  I  offered a diverse spread of my favorite vegan recipes including my Moroccan carrots ( big hit), string bean almondine, eggplant and tomato ratatouille, and this newcomer- the quinoa and caramelized onions. I also served a tomato and cucumber salad with fresh lemon cumin dressing, along with my vegan mock chopped liver.   
and broccoli rabe. 

To save time, I sautéed the onions and mushrooms the day before and kept them in the refrigerator
 ( However, my friend Laura , co-author of the cookbook Food No Matter What , says you can actually freeze sautéed onions and mushrooms to use when needed in any recipe).

I made my quinoa the day of my dinner party, and I then simply assembled the warm quinoa and my refrigerated sautéed onions and mushrooms in a large rectangular Pyrex (11 X 9 X 2)

Before the dinner, I baked it in the oven until it was piping hot. The mushrooms and onions ooze some liquid which imparts a delicious flavor into the quinoa.

I was so busy preparing for the Seder, that I forgot to take pictures. I only have the pictures of the leftovers.. Sorry.

Author; Judee Algazi
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Heating Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients: 
3 large onions, peeled and cut into half moons
3 eight ounces packages of sliced white mushrooms , rinsed and dried
1/4 cup olive oil ( or use olive oil spray and 2 Tablespoons olive oil)
1 and 1/2 cups of uncooked quinoa - cooked according to package directions

Directions: 

To cook quinoa: Follow directions on package

To Sautee onions and mushrooms: 
Add the olive oil to an electric frypan or a very large skillet. Sauté the onions very slowly ( caramelize them) until they begin to turn slightly reddish. Add your mushrooms to the onions( make sure they are dry of any water) and stir until they are cooked ( about 5 minutes) .  Remove from heat and set aside.

Cover the bottom of a large rectangular Pyrex with the quinoa. Cover with the mushrooms and onions. Serve immediately or save for later. If you serve it later. Bake it at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until nice and hot. Some of the juice from the vegetables will soak into the quinoa making it very delicious.

Quick Summary: 
Step One: Prepare the quinoa according to package directions
Step Two: While the quinoa is cooking, sauté onions and mushrooms
Step Three: Assemble the cooked quinoa and mushrooms and onions in the Pyrex pam
Step Four : Serve immediately OR save in the refrigerator for later
Quinoa is not a technically a grain. It is considered a seed. Therefore it is gluten free. Interestingly it is higher in protein than most grains, so it is a healthy vegan choice.

I used this size pyrex pan ( 11 by 9 by 2 ) 

I cut my onions in half moons and used large cut mushrooms
( this is only part of the quantity) 

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