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Spice Up Your Life with Cinnamon

admin — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 01:42:13 +0000

Tried and true, cinnamon has a long history as both a spice and a medicine.

Moses used it as an ingredient in holy anointing oils (Exodus 30:22-25). Cleopatra (69-30 B.C.) is said to have carried cinnamon with her jewels. During the Roman Empire, cinnamon bark was burned as incense in the temples and wealthy Romans used it in their baths.

Cinnamon offers many health benefits such as:

Antifungal, antibacterial and anti-parasitic properties
Anti-inflammatory properties
Excellent source of manganese, dietary fiber, iron and calcium
Reduces blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol levels
Treats digestive disorders such as indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, and loss of appetite
Aids in digestion by stimulating saliva and gastric juices
Improves general circulation

Doctors have even suggested that even smelling cinnamon can improve memory and performance of certain tasks!

But did you know there is more than one kind of cinnamon? The two most popular are: Ceylon (True) Cinnamon which comes from the bark of the Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree in Sri Lanka, and Cassia (Chinese) Cinnamon which comes from the bark of the Cinnamomum cassia tree grown in China and Indonesia. When we go to the grocery store’s spice aisle, we are typically purchasing the harsh and pungent Cassia Cinnamon.

Both varieties share some benefits, however, the aroma and taste of Ceylon are far more appealing.

Click here to try one of our favorites.

Cinnamon can be a very pleasant and beneficial addition to our menus, but be sure to use in moderation; in large doses, Cassia cinnamon may actually cause health damages and negatively impact the liver and kidneys.

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Power Smoothie

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:19:18 +0000

Power Smoothie

3 cups apple juice

¼ c. ground flax seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cups berries (I did blueberries)
1 avocado
1 tsp. powdered greens
1 Tbsp. liquid lecithin
3 Tbsp. flax seed oil
Pinch of sea salt
1 Tbsp raw honey, optional

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

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Organic Apple Day + Recipes

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:37:03 +0000

Organic Apple Friday! p3 and beyond

Quick Apple Snack

1 organic apple

1 Tbsp peanut or Almond butter

Slice up the apples and spread each slice with the peanut or Almond butter or dip the apple into the butter.

Apple Dessert

3 Apples

1/4 C. water

1/2 C raw almonds, chopped

1/2 tsp raw honey

1/2 – 1 tsp Apple Pie spice

Core and slice apples into thin slices. Cook apples and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and stir in rest of ingredients. Cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.

Great served warm with some Greek Yogurt.

Baked Apples

4 Apples, sliced

1/4 C chopped raw nuts (pecans and walnuts are my favorite)

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp ground cinnamon or Apple Pie Spice.

1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

Core apples and place in a small baking dish. Stand apples in small ovenproof dish, pour a little water around them. In a small bowl mix the nuts, lemon juice and spice. Fill apples with mixture. Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top. Bake for 25-30 mins. Great served with Greek Yogurt.

Other Favorite Apple Recipes:

Broccoli Apple Salad

Apple Flaxseed Muffins

Sweet Chicken Salad

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Apple Flax Muffins Phase 3 stabilized

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:38:30 +0000

Apple Flaxseed Muffins

Apple Flax Muffins

Phase 3 stabilized (after 21 days) and Phase 4

3/4 C. Flax Seed Meal
1/2 C. Oat Bran
2 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 C. Rapadura Sugar
4 Large eggs, eggs
1/4 C. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 C. water
1 Tbsp. pure Vanilla extract
1 medium apple, cored and cubed
1/2 C. walnuts or pecans, chopped
1/2 C. raisins (optional)

Mix dry ingredients and add the rest of the ingredients. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Pour batter in muffin pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until done.

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Egg Muffin

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:12:02 +0000

P3 and P4 recipe

This is a great filling breakfast, I love my breads and I am excited to have found Ezekiel breads.

1 egg, either poached or fried
1 slice of cheddar cheese
1 pattie or crumbled sugar free sausage
1 Ezekiel muffin

Layer all ingredents, and enjoy!

http://www.foodforlife.com/product-catalog/sprouted-grain/genesis-129/organic-sprouted-100-whole-grain-seed-english-muffins

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French Toast P3-P4

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:40:26 +0000

French Toast

2 slices Ezekial bread
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
3-4 drops stevia
2 Tbsp. Heavy Whipping Cream

Top with butter and no sugar added syrup or fruit.

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Cinnamon Toast P3-P4

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:04:22 +0000

Ezekiel Bread

Cinnamon Toast with Ezekiel Bread.

2 pieces of Ezekiel Raisin bread

Butter( I use Smart Balance)

1 tsp of cinnamon

1 package of stevia

Toast the bread in a toaster and add the butter. Combine the stevia granules with cinnamon to taste. Sprinkle over the toast with melted butter.

If you have not tried Ezekiel bread I highly recommend it. Carol uses it for her french toast recipe and may other recipes. It is a great way to reintroduce grains once you are stable. Many can add in Ezekiel bread early on in P3 and stay in or below their LDW.

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Waffles

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:07:33 +0000

Phase 3 recipe

Waffles

2 eggs, beaten until fluffy
1/4 cup Ricotta Cheese
4-6 drops stevia
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
Add all ingredients to beaten eggs and mix until well blended. Spray waffle maker with MCT or other cooking spray. Pour into waffle maker and cook as usual. I have also done this like pancakes. Just as yummy! Top with toppings of choice: butter and strawberries, In Phase 4 you can add blueberries, no-sugar added syrup. For syrup use 100% pure maple syrup, honey DiVinci’s are yummy too.

Healthy P2 Friendly Strawberry Jam

Take a handful of Strawberries, cinnamon, Stevia, 1/2 tbs lemon juice, blend together, or put it all in a zip lock bag, smash it all up and …voila….Strawberry jam

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Breakfast at the Ensminger’s- Guilt Free Waffles

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:46:27 +0000

Phase 3 recipe
Guilt-free Waffles

2 large eggs
¼ C Ricotta cheese
¼ tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Nutmeg (optional)
½ tsp. Baking powder
1-2 packages Stevia
Preheat waffle iron. (Can also be made into pancakes.) Beat eggs with electric mixer or whisk to make them light and fluffy. Add all other ingredients and beat until smooth. Spray waffle maker with MCT oil or other cooking spray. Pour in batter and cook as usual for waffles.

Topping suggestions:
Butter
Maple Syrup
Strawberries & real whip cream

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Diet Friendly Ham Glaze

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:28:03 +0000

Ingredients

1/4 cup Stevia
1 tbsp of cinnamon
3 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp of water
1/4 cup gold rum (such as Bacardi Gold®) P4

Directions

Combine Stevia, cinnamon, rum, mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring constantly, until stevia has melted and the glaze has thickened, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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