In the village where we live, there is a magical restaurant called, Bread & Chocolate. They make the best bagels I have ever had in my life. They are vegan and come in garlic and seedy blends. We often walk down and pick up a bag full of fresh bagels because we know we can make marvelous lunches, dinners as well as breakfasts with them.
A restaurant in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
A powerful, useful, tasty spice
Recent studies have determined that consuming as little as one-half teaspoon of cinnamon each day may reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels by as much as 20% in Type II diabetes patients who are not taking insulin. It is used to treat nausea, flatulence, and is also used to treat diarrhoea. A helpful remedy for those developing a cough, accompanied by frequent spitting of phlegm, is chewing and swallowing a very small pinch of powdered cinnamon. This remedy can also help people with cold feet and hands, especially at night.
Last night we had some homemade foccacia topped with garlic and rosemary, served with baba bhanouj, bruschetta and polenta with homemade sundried tomatoes, garlic and pine nuts. It was a lovely and tasty spread.
a versatile vegetable
I has been recognized by much of the world that the vegan diet can be healthy. It is not necessarily healthy, as you can feast on junk food and destroy your health as a vegan, vegetarian or carnivore. But, if you eat mindfully, the vegan diet will be the healthiest diet you can follow.
Why do we get sick? Why do some people have major illnesses? What can we do to keep from being sick?
What is more important in life than good health?
My doctor, a naturpath, Dr. Kim Ok Gwan N.D., O.M.D., Ph.D., M.D, believes that causes of disease are:
1. Unhealthy Diet
2. Environmental Toxicity
3. Mental Stress
4. Over-using Medication
5. Radiation from Medical Procedures
6. Unhealthy LIfestyle
7. Genetic Disposition
Today is a rainy, cool day here in the jungle. It makes me think that it is a good day for soup. But, really, any day is a good day for soup. Some people tell me that they do not like soup. Maybe that comes from eating soup out of a can or ramen package. If I ate those, I would not particularly like soup either. ** I like homemade soup – the kind I smell cooking and can’t wait to sample. Or raw veggie soup that provides energy and a little kick.
Comfort Food
One of the more dangerous additives to most foods on the grocery store shelves is Monosodium Glutamate or MSG. Actually this “flavor enhancer” makes otherwise bad food taste, well, okay – to the average consumer. But, the side effects of this additive are potentially life threatening. (more…)
My message everyday is to be grateful and find peace within for your health and your life. Even in the toughest of times, we have reasons to be grateful. Sometimes we have to dig deep to think of them. But that is the only way we can have peace within. Having peace within is worth everything.
Find the peace within yourself today.
This meal is truly a blessing. I missed the wonderful vegan food we cook at our home in Costa Rica. I did enjoy some nice vegan burritos while traveling. But, today, with my daughter back from India and myself back from the Pacific Northeast, we all agreed that we must have our wonderful vegan eggless benediction!
I have been in the States. It was a great visit with my son and granddaughter. It also reminded me how lucky I am to live in Costa Rica and to eat such fresh, healthy foods, walk almost everywhere or ride my bike and to live simply.
