Food Insight

Hi -

http://www.foodinsight.org/

Benefits of Cherries and 50 of the Healthiest Foods

Hi -

Benefits of Cherries

This link also shows 50 of the healthiest foods:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/natasha-turner-nd/cherries-benefits_b_3757989.html

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/11-health-benefits-of-the-beautiful-cherry.html


Benefits of Seaweed

http://greatist.com/health/superfood-seaweed

http://www.livestrong.com/article/18578-health-benefits-eating-seaweed/

For more healthy living/eating information, here's the link:

http://www.loveasasignaturestyle.blogspot.com/2014/11/healthy-living-information.html

Saying Yes to Freedom

Hi -

Some folks are mentally and spiritually:

- on life support.

- on "junk food" diets.

- semi-conscious.

- largely unconscious

- comatose.

- dead on arrival -- DOA . . .

There is hope, though -- more folks are coming up out of "graves, . . ." and learning how to TRULY live FREE.

Waking Up to More Awareness

Hi -

- Many people are existing on recycled, repetitive, insufficient and often deceptive information.

- Many people are dumbed down and have become "comfortable" in states of ignorance. We all have areas of ignorance -- key is to be receptive to becoming better informed . . .

- Many folks have poor diets and don't consume enough brain foods.

- Many folks are afraid of change.

- Many folks have become prisoners of their perceptions.

- Many folks aren't TRULY AWAKENED to who they are.

- Many folks FALSELY believe that they are adequately awakened to who they are -- and awakened to the vitals relative to life -- and living it to the fullest . . . But they are woefully wrong in lots of aspects . . .

- Plainly "speaking" -- some folks are just addicted to stupid.

There are, however, MORE folks who are AWAKENING and thereby seeking more about love, truth, peace -- and what "ingredients" add up to TRUE POWER AND FREEDOM.

Yep, more folks are coming out of "dead," stale, recycled, repetitive and insufficient/false teachings . . . And awakening to FREEDOM -- indeed!

Cheers to that positive, liberating truth.

Plant Medicines, etc.

Hi -

Below you can click on the links for some helpful content relative to health issues.

Of course, use your own wisdom and judgment about practicing and adhering to any content that is contained here.

And of course, we need to exercise regularly.  There is a right exercise plan to fit each of us.  We need to know which plans are best for our individual needs . . .

http://fractalenlightenment.com/32030/spirituality/healing-the-seven-chakras-with-herbs

Dr. Joel Wallach Reverses Type II Diabetes in 2 to 14 days!! Youngevity:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uQ6lTaCGec&feature=youtu.be

Info about vaccines

http://www.bodymindsoulspirit.com/vaccinated-children-have-up-to-500-more-disease-than-unvaccinated-children/

http://www.bodymindsoulspirit.com/vaccinations-are-not-immunizations/

Cinnamon and Honey:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151878597623962&set=a.10150572766028962.386570.512438961&type=1

Lower Your Blood Pressure without Drugs:

http://www.healthdigezt.com/lower-your-blood-pressure-without-drugs/ (Note: Earlier this site worked when I linked to it but then it went awry.  It may be back up later.) 

Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water:

https://www.facebook.com/healthdigest/photos/a.187939824672351.44283.187938474672486/264260980373568/?type=1

Foods to Starve Cancer

http://blogs.naturalnews.com/food-starve-cancer-antiangiogenesis/

Doctors Lying about Diagnoses

http://preventdisease.com/news/15/010715_Doctors-Confessing-To-Intentionally-Diagnosing-Healthy-People-With-Cancer.shtml

Chemotherapy is a Waste of Money:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdLyMhNdcSc&feature=youtu.be

What the Cancer Industry Doesn't Want You to Know:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YFS5qlAzgc&feature=youtu.be

Breast Exams Awareness

http://www.collective-evolution.com/2015/01/27/are-breast-screenings-the-biggest-catastrophe-in-womens-health-today/

Daily Use of Hydrogen Peroxide for Your Health:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeSb-t38aEI&feature=c4-overview&list=UU-NmN1_1w_YlI5HdldUYtBg

Learn more about Food grade Hydrogen Peroxide from a supplier of it -- also, my friend, Dunamis, uses it and heartily endorses it:

http://www.dhealthstore.com/35-food-grade-hydrogen-peroxide-4-oz.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmMve9pnnSo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbVeUqMs_SQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkt7ZPe9_wU

Top Ten Foods to Eat When You Have a Sore Throat:

http://www.healthdigezt.com/top-10-foods-to-eat-when-you-have-a-sore-throat/ (Note: Earlier this site worked when I linked to it but then it went awry.  It may be back up later.) 

How Does Onion Help in Hair Growth?:

http://www.healthdigezt.com/how-does-onion-help-in-hair-growth/ (Note: Earlier this site worked when I linked to it but then it went awry.  It may be back up later.)  

Meditation Benefits in the School System

http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/meditation-curbs-violence-san-francisco-schools-n277131

Here's a link to more healthy living information:
http://www.loveasasignaturestyle.blogspot.com/2014/11/healthy-living-information.html
Information about Autism

http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/05/11/new-study-links-autism-to-toxin-exposure/

Healthy Living Information

Hi -

Of course, use your own wisdom and judgment about practicing and adhering to any content that is contained here.

And of course, we need to exercise regularly.  There is a right exercise plan to fit each of us.  We need to know which plans are best for our individual needs . . .

Note:  Recently, I started stocking up on frozen fruits, such as mango chunks, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, etc.  I'd already been doing frozen vegetables. 

Frozen fruits and vegetables, in SOME cases, can be just as good and healthy as fresh fruits.  For more on the benefits of frozen foods, scroll down on this post to the section titled, "Benefits of frozen foods." 

Note 2: In a blender, I mix fruits and vegetables (if frozen -- slightly thawed) to make smoothies.  Healthiest = About 60% vegetables and about 40% fruit blended.

Apps Recommended by Doctors

http://venturebeat.com/2015/01/21/doctors-tap-myfitnesspal-weight-watchers-as-top-health-apps/

Food Insight

http://www.foodinsight.org/

Healthy Eating

On occasion, it's likely that I'll eat some of the "forbidden" foods on the subject list -- but CERTAINLY I'll eat them MUCH less.

http://authoritynutrition.com/low-carb-diet-meal-plan-and-menu-var/

Recipes

http://www.moneycrashers.com/easy-healthy-blender-recipes-make-smoothie-soup/

Apple spice smoothie http://nutritiouslife.com/recipes/apple-smoothie/

Note: To make the apple spice smoothie with non-dairy yogurt, scroll down on this post to the section, titled, "Non-dairy yogurt info."

Health Site

http://www.ihealthtube.com/

Healthy Diet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jwAGunPFXo

Great health related Facebook site

https://www.facebook.com/healthdigest

Nutritional website with recipes, etc.

http://nutritiouslife.com/

Benefits of water

http://greatist.com/health/health-benefits-water

http://greatist.com/health/reasons-to-drink-water

Benefits of teas

Black  http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/black-tea-uses-and-risks
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-black-tea.html

Green  http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea
http://authoritynutrition.com/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea/
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269538.php
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-benefits-of-green-tea-that-you-didnt-know-about.html

White  http://www.whiteteaguide.com/whiteteahealthbenefits.htm
http://www.theteatalk.com/health-benefits-of-white-tea.html
http://www.pacificcollege.edu/acupuncture-massage-news/articles/532-health-benefits-of-white-tea.html

Other types of teas and their benefits  http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/tea-types-and-their-health-benefits 
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/tea-types-and-their-health-benefits

Herbal teas -- don't always have caffeine  http://www.livestrong.com/article/449033-do-herbal-teas-contain-caffeine/
http://teeccino.com/about/51/Caffeine-free--Herbal-Teas.html
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/nutrition/7-herbal-teas-that-will-make-you-healthy
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/04/26/6-healthy-types-tea/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/158871-list-of-herbal-teas-their-benefits/
http://rbgsocialclub.wordpress.com/2012/01/04/16-herbal-teas-with-health-facts-to-put-on-your-grocery-list/

 Vitamin D

Sunshine Vitamin D

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/03/26/maximizing-vitamin-d-exposure.aspx

http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/time-for-more-vitamin-d.htm

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/heart/articles/2008/06/23/time-in-the-sun-how-much-is-needed-for-vitamin-d

Food sources for Vitamin D (Note: Sardines are packed with Vitamin D.)

http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-vitamin-D-foods.php

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/

http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=110

www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/nutrition/sources-of-vitamin-d-in-foods#slide-1http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=110

Information about sugar, sodium and processed foods

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/sugar-not-salt-bigger-threat-blood-pressure

Juicer vs Blender -- Which is Better?  (The third one has info about carrots and broccoli . . .)

http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothies/green-smoothies-vs-green-juices-which-is-better/

http://realfoodswitch.com/raw-food-equipment-reviews/blender-juicer-juice-drink-smoothies/

http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/juicing-vs-blending-which-one-is-better  
http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/juicing-vs-blending-facts/

http://www.happyjuicer.com/blenders-juicers.aspx

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/juice-frozen-vegetables-11339.html

Does blending destroy fiber and nutrients?

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/know-your-nutrients/does-blending-destroy-fiber?page=all

http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/faq-questions-answers/qa-does-blending-green-smoothies-destroy-90-of-nutrients/

Vegetable Smoothies -- Note: Smoothies sure do have health benefits, but don't forsake eating solid fruits and vegetables (frozen/thawed fruits and vegetables are solids, as are fresh fruits and vegetables) because eating solids helps with chewing and digestion needs.  Also, the nutritional values decrease when going from solid to smoothie forms.

http://www.smoothieweb.com/category/vegetable-smoothies/

http://simplegreensmoothies.com/5-green-smoothie-tips

http://hairscapades.com/2013/03/18/green-smoothies-frozen-veggies-better-than-fresh/

http://www.simplegreensmoothies.com/

http://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes
http://powerhungry.com/2014/04/2550/  (This is a recipe for peas, etc.)

Best and Worst Foods for Diabetics

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/11/06/13-best-and-worst-foods-for-people-with-diabetes/

Super Foods for Diabetics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0E0DE3dlH0

10 Dangerous Foods for Diabetics

http://www.joybauer.com/photo-gallery/worst-foods-for-diabetes.aspx

5 Healthy Snacks for People with OR WITHOUT Diabeteshttp://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20306913,00.html

Apples and Diabetics - Good
http://diabetes.about.com/od/dieticianapprovedrecipes/a/What-An-Apple-Can-Do-For-Your-Diabetes.htm

Low carb fruits for diabetic diethttp://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes-pictures/best-fruits-for-diabetes.aspx#01

Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJWXoiZaXgU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzocqmiaO-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAwgdX5VxGc

VEGETABLES

Fructose levels in fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds, nuts and grains

http://familywellnesshq.com/fructose-in-fruits-veggies-nuts-seeds-legumes-grains/

Avocado

http://consciouslifenews.com/eating-green-superfood-youre-crazy/1180383/

http://www.avocadocentral.com/avocado-recipes/avocado-smoothie-recipes-and-avocado-smoothie-recipe-nutrition-analysis -- includes a recipe

Avocado smoothies http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/23/avocado-smoothies_n_5193023.html

How to cut and peel an avocado https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QwuG2v-WxI

http://www.wisegeek.com/can-i-eat-avocado-pits.htm

Artichokes

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-842-artichoke.aspx?activeingredientid=842&activeingredientname=artichoke

Benefits of Spinach

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270609.php

Corn

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=90

http://www.eatingwell.com/blogs/health_blog/is_corn_healthy_or_not_5_myths_about_sweet_corn_busted

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/summer-corn-more-than-delicious

Green beans aka string beans

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/285753.php

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-green-beans/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/257290-what-are-the-benefits-of-string-beans/

Carrots

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-benefits-of-carrots.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270191.php

Benefits of Lima Beans

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=59

Benefits of Seaweed

http://greatist.com/health/superfood-seaweed

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2006/apr/15/healthandwellbeing.features

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-eating-seaweed-6373.html

Pros and cons of potatoes

http://www.livescience.com/45838-potato-nutrition.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/385187-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-red-potatoes/

Benefits of Peas

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-peas.html

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/green-peas.html

Peas and broccoli

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/04/29/green-peas-broccoli-sprouts.aspx

Broccoli

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266765.php

Risks and nutrition facts about broccoli  http://www.livescience.com/45408-broccoli-nutrition.html

Benefits of cabbage

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=19

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-suprising-health-benefits-of-cabbage.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284823.php

How to cook cabbage http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/how-to-cook-cabbage/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=recipe&dbid=240

Red Cabbage Salad http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/recipes/raw_vegan_red_cabbage_salad

Chopping cabbage in a blender

http://www.dvo.com/recipe_pages/deluxe/Chopping_Cabbage_in_the_Blender.html#.VKRxVcmWllI

Benefits of Kale

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270435.php

http://authoritynutrition.com/10-proven-benefits-of-kale/

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4408/Top-10-Health-Benefits-of-Eating-Kale.html

http://www.high50.com/health/three-reasons-not-to-eat-kale (for folks with certain conditions/issues)

9 Kale recipes   https://www.yahoo.com/food/9-ways-to-flavor-braised-kale-107602376689.html

Steamed Kale Recipe

http://www.choose-healthy-food.com/steamed-kale.html

YouTube Video - - Steamed Kale -  1-2 minutes steamed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IvmRtAwNc8

Cook Kale Greens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neeRAnf3XqE

No oil -- Not Even Olive Oil  (I'm still going to do some oils but NOT in excess.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_o4YBQPKtQ

Olive Oil Is Not Healthy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGGQxJLuVjg

Cancer causing foods you should avoid

http://www.healthdigezt.com/16-cancer-causing-foods-you-should-avoid/

Diabetics can eat sweets and carbs . . .

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/myths/

http://diabetestepsrx.com/should-people-with-diabetes-avoid-potatoes/

Processed foods

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joanna-dolgoff-md/healthy-food_b_1148547.html

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blog/nutrition/2014/03/the_top_5_healthy_processed_fo.html

http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/best-processed-foods/view-all

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eat-well/nutrition/are-processed-meats-safe

Pasta

http://greatist.com/health/whole-wheat-pasta-healthier

http://foodbabe.com/2013/08/15/healthiest-pastas/

http://www.today.com/id/35100999/ns/today-today_health/t/whole-truth-how-healthy-your-pasta/#.VHjBImcUpp4

Warning about ingredient carrageenan
http://foodbabe.com/2014/08/19/breaking-major-company-removing-controversial-ingredient-carrageenan-because-of-you/

http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/07/carrageenan-in-our-food/

Ralph Smart recommends foods not to eat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyDr7eAI1zo

Benefits of Wheat grass

http://www.healthdigezt.com/28-benefits-of-wheatgrass-you-never-knew/

Information on salt

http://chriskresser.com/shaking-up-the-salt-myth-healthy-salt-recommendations

http://blog.fooducate.com/2011/08/12/sea-salt-vs-table-salt-the-truth/

Information on milk - Note: Almond milk is non-dairy. The one rated most healthy is the unsweetened almond milk, which is what I use. 

http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2012-05/milk-alternatives-are-they-really-better-you-or-it-hype

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/finding-a-nutritious-alternative-to-milk/article19298614/

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/benefits-almond-milk.html

http://healthyeater.com/almond-milk

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/the-skinny-on-milk-which-type-is-right-for-you.html

http://www.active.com/cooking/articles/7-healthy-milk-alternatives

Flax milk

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/the-fantastic-world-of-plant-based-milks-flax-milk-choices-diy/

http://www.godairyfree.org/product-reviews/alternatives-milk/flaxmilk-all-natural-dairy-free-beverage-could-it-be-the-best-vegan-milk-alternative

Benefits of Yogurt

http://www.stethnews.com/2829/harvard-experts-say-yoghurt-can-prevent-diabetes/

Non-dairy yogurt info

http://www.tastethedream.com/products/category/809.php

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/blog/whole-story/new-non-dairy

http://www.culturesforhealth.com/how-to-make-non-dairy-yogurt/

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/nondairy-alternative-yogurt-7523.html

Information on eggs

http://authoritynutrition.com/10-proven-health-benefits-of-eggs/

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-hardboiled-eggs-2526.html

http://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/latest-research-health-benefits-eggs

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/ingredient-focus-eggs

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eggs
 
Bread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMe57XX_RA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvR2dhh1SLk

Cereal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS6Zly3PGXY

Pros and Cons of Apple Cider Vinegar

http://www.sensualappealblog.com/whats-all-the-fuss-about-apple-cider-vinegar/

Benefits of cinnamon and honey

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/cinnamon-powder-honey-benefits-7745.html

SPICES

Ginger

http://www.teaanswers.com/ginger-tea-recipes/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/198985-how-do-i-make-ginger-tea-with-ground-ginger/

Other uses for ground ginger:
http://thenerdyfarmwife.com/14-way-use-ground-ginger/

The following recipe is compliments of A. Wells:The Best Homemade Ginger Tea

Ingredients

Serves: 1-2

1 Tbsp. fresh grated ginger
2 cups filtered water
1 Tbsp. raw honey or pure maple syrup
½ lemon, juiced
Optional

1 cinnamon stick
Camomile flowers
Echinacea tincture
Fresh mint leaves
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Directions

Peel the ginger root with a peeler or with the back of a spoon.

Grate the ginger with a grater/zester. If you slice it, slice it thin and use more.

Infuse the ginger; if you add cinnamon, mint, camomile or cayenne, add it here.

If you are using a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, add ginger and turn off heat. Put the lid on it and let it steep for 10 minutes.

If you are using a teapot, add ginger in the teapot and pour boiling water in it. Let it steep for about 10 minutes.

If you are using a saucepan, strain the water to remove the ginger.

Add fresh lemon juice and natural sweetener if you like. Stir and enjoy!

If you want a cold tea, let your tea cool down, store it in the fridge and add ice cubes before serving.

More on cinnamon

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266069.php

Benefits of Thyme

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266016.php

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=77

Benefits of Tumeric

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IvmRtAwNc8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Rukzubev8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuE0wW9SOrs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej5nCbp1UYQ

Benefits of Nutmeg

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/8-amazing-health-benefits-of-nutmeg.html

Benefits of Ginger

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-of-ginger-that-you-didnt-know-about.html

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/06/30/ginger-health-benefits.aspx

Side effects of ginger http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-961-ginger.aspx?activeingredientid=961&activeingredientname=ginger

Benefits of Parsley

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=100

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284490.php

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/7-surprising-health-benefits-of-parsley.html

Benefits of Oregano

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/02/01/oregano-health-benefits.aspx

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266259.php

Benefits of Paprika

http://www.livestrong.com/article/539058-the-benefits-of-paprika/

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-paprika-for-skin-hair-and-health/

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-paprika-for-skin-hair-and-health/

Benefits of Mint

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275944.php

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-mint.html

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-mint-leaves-5430.html

FRUITS

Fructose (sugar content information) in fruits
http://www.reducetriglycerides.com/reader_triglycerides_low_fructose_fruit.htm

Appleshttp://www.livestrong.com/article/260710-can-diabetics-eat-apples/

http://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-apples-to-eat-out-of-hand-tips-from-the-kitchn-208615

http://www.orangepippin.com/topvarieties.aspx 

http://www.pickyourown.org/apples.htm

http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/healthy_cooking_101_basics_and_techniques/types_of_apples_the_best_apples_for_baking_cooking_and_eating

How to keep sliced apples/pears from browning http://www.theyummylife.com/prevent_apple_and_pear_slices_from_browning

Cranberries - Low Fructosehttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=145 

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/cranberries-year-round-superfood

http://www.3fatchicks.com/10-health-benefits-of-cranberries/

Passion fruit - Low Fructosehttp://www.nutrition-and-you.com/passion-fruit.html

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/many-health-benefits-passion-fruit-consumption-2850.html

http://wiki-fitness.com/passion-fruit-health-benefits/

Graviola

http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/graviola-natural-cancer-killer.htm

Cantaloupe

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/279176.php

Kiwi

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271232.php

Pomegranate

Deseed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=084ABt9q1n0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUsfw-KppCU

https://www.drfuhrman.com/library/article19.aspx

http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_cut_and_de_seed_a_pomegranate/

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/10/pomegranates.aspx

 http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/healthy-eating/five-powerful-health-benefits-of-eating-pomegranate_1463771.html 

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-pomegranate.html

Fresh apricots - Low Fructosehttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=3

http://www.medicaldaily.com/apricot-nutrition-3-surprising-health-benefits-apricots-246662

http://wiki-fitness.com/apricot-health-benefits-nutrition-facts/

Avocados  - Low Fructose

http://www.livescience.com/45209-avocado-nutrition-facts.html

http://authoritynutrition.com/12-proven-benefits-of-avocado/

Plums - Low Fructosehttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=35 

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/nutrition/5-health-benefits-of-eating-plums

Raspberries - Low Fructose

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=39

http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/healthy-eating/raspberry-a-power-packed-fruit-with-immense-health-benefits_23593.html

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-raspberry.html

Benefits of Blackberries

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-eating-blackberries-4038.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/231114-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-blackberries/

Benefits of Blueberries - Low Fructose

http://www.womenfitness.net/blueberries.htm

Benefits of grapes

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-miracle-healing-powers-of-grapes.html/1

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-grapes.html

Health Benefits of Mangoes

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275921.php

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-mangos.html

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/health-benefits-of-mangoes/

Benefits of Cherries

This link also shows 50 of the healthiest foods:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/natasha-turner-nd/cherries-benefits_b_3757989.html

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/11-health-benefits-of-the-beautiful-cherry.html

Benefits of Lime -  Low Fructose

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lime.html

http://www.chatelaine.com/health/diet/five-health-benefits-of-limes-they-can-reverse-the-signs-of-aging/

Benefits of Lemons/Limes - Low Fructose

http://juicing-for-health.com/basic-nutrition/healing-foods/health-benefits-of-lime-lemon.html

Benefits of lemon juice in water

http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/cheers-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water

 http://lajollamom.com/2011/01/drink-warm-lemon-water-in-the-morning/

Bottled Lemon Juice . . .

http://www.waterbenefitshealth.com/bottled-lemon-juice-and-lemons-by-the-bag.html

Squeeze fresh lemons and freeze in ice trays

http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/healthy_cooking_101_basics_and_techniques/fresh_vs_canned_vs_frozen_which_is_better?page=4

Information on apple sauce

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/is-applesauce-healthy.html

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/applesauce-good-source-fiber-6318.html

http://woman.thenest.com/benefits-applesauce-3712.html

Benefits of Club Soda
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-club-soda-10966.html

Information about carbs

http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-highest-in-carbohydrates.php

http://www.muscleandfitness.com/nutrition/gain-mass/7-protein-packed-and-carb-rich-foods

Fiber information along with more carb info

http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/types-of-carbohydrates.html

Sugar and Desserts

http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/understanding-carbohydrates/sugar-and-desserts.html

Benefits of frozen foods 

http://www.nffc.com/why-frozen-foods

http://www.leaflady.org/frznfood.htm

http://www.livestrong.com/article/468741-the-advantages-of-frozen-foods/

Advantages of canned foods

http://homecooking.about.com/od/cookingfaqs/f/faqcannedfood.htm

http://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt_400/453_the-best-canned-foods.html

http://www.starkvilledailynews.com/node/4897

Benefits of nuts

Pistachios - helps control diabetes     https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-pistachio.html

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-pistachio.html

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/7-health-benefits-of-pistachios.html

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/top-12-health-benefits-of-pistachios/

Info on other nuts

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20585485,00.html

http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition/0406/why-you-should-go-nuts-for-nuts.aspx

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-nuts

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/06/healthy-nuts-health-benefits-cashews-walnuts-peanuts-almonds_n_3187731.html

Seeds

Sesame  http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=84

Sunflower seeds

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=57

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-super-health-benefits-of-sunflower-seeds.html

Flaxseed - helps with diabetes

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-flaxseed

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263405.php

http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-eat/6-reasons-to-never-neglect-flax-seed

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/flaxseed/faq-20058354

Benefits of seafood

http://seafoodhealthfacts.org/

http://www.chgeharvard.org/topic/seafood-health-benefits-risks

http://seafood.edf.org/benefits-eating-fish

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2167044/Seafood-health-benefits-Its-filled-nutrients-cut-risk-heart-attack-half.html

Shrimp

Pros and cons of shrimp http://www.livestrong.com/article/520767-the-advantages-of-shrimp/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eatingwell/how-to-buy-the-right-shrimp_b_898454.html

http://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/eating-shrimp.php

Crab meat

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/crab-meat-healthy-3614.html

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5170946_crab-meat-nutrition.html

Sardines - Packed with Vitamin D

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/healthy_sardine_recipes?utm_source=HuffingtonPost_Matt_Shrimp_071411

Information about fish

Whiting http://www.livestrong.com/article/532042-is-whiting-fish-good-to-eat/

http://www.mensfitness.com/kim-tranell/what-are-the-best-fish-to-eat

http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongnutrition/a/fish_mercury.htm

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/slideshows/best-fish

http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/12-unhealthy-fish-avoid-eating

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1022

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/04/09/truth-about-tilapia/

http://draxe.com/eating-tilapia-is-worse-than-eating-bacon/

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/science/earth/02tilapia.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Brain/memory foods

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/eat-smart-healthier-brain

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20434658,00.html

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower

http://www.sunwarrior.com/news/brain-foods/

Benefits of  Drinking Baking Soda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKC45xXVKKc

http://www.livestrong.com/article/376495-the-effects-of-drinking-baking-soda-water/

Beware of baking soda overdose

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2002/05/20/beware-of-bakin/

20 Uses for Baking Soda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQJkroDVew

More helpful baking soda uses (The first YouTube link below shares how to use baking soda as a meat tenderizer.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOZ2tYlw5Rk 

http://www.slideshare.net/kevinpilot39/baking-soda-many-uses-beyond-the-kitchen

Meditation Benefits in the School System

http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/meditation-curbs-violence-san-francisco-schools-n277131

Here's a link to Plant Medicines, etc. It has info about the drug industry, etc.

http://loveasasignaturestyle.blogspot.com/2014/11/plant-medicines-etc.html

Cookie's Celebration of Life

Bunches of Love, Cookie!

Below are three pieces that I wrote.  After the pieces are photos of Cookie's family and friends in attendance at her memorial today, Thursday May 22, 2014.  

Here's the obituary that I wrote (Toni elected to use a shorter obit for the printed memorial program.): 

Arnetta “Cookie” Barnes was born on October 3, 1957 in Washington, D.C. to the late Pauline and Marshall Barnes.  She attended public schools in D.C. and later began work with the federal government at FDIC. Wherever Cookie worked, her skills were much admired and appreciated.  There was nothing average about her.  Consistently, her presence made a positive difference and impact in the lives of family, friends and co-workers.

Cookie loved children and they loved her.  When she had her only child, Toni, childrearing became Cookie’s main love and passion.  She adored her daughter and let it be known that Toni was her priority.  Things weren’t always ideal but Cookie loved and provided for her daughter, regardless.    

Cookie eventually left D.C., moved to Norfolk, VA, and recently she resided in Efland, North Carolina.  Why did she leave D.C.?  Toni had moved to Norfolk and needed the presence of her mother.  Cookie uprooted and went to help Toni who herself had become a mother to Cookie’s granddaughter, Alexis.  That’s the kind of loving, sacrificial mother Cookie was known to be and her generous heart never stopping giving. 

Cookie treasured the close relationships that she had with her family members.  Yes, hers is a family of deep and precious love.  Loyalty, care and giving are consistently on display.

Childhood friends Larry, Michael, Nathan and Sandy maintained love connections to Cookie that were sealed with tight and solid bonds.  Their friendship journey kept staying power that lived on for many years. 

This wouldn’t be complete without mention of Cookie’s dear friend, Michael. They go way back with major love in flow.  They grew together and joined in actions of strength, hope and courage.
Yes, they did the friendship groove in style.    

It was in Norfolk that Cookie met Rex, a man who loved and provided for her in ways that she deeply cherished and appreciated.  Yes, Rex proved his love for Cookie in ways that were rooted deep in her heart.  Cookie’s love for him was penetrating in its realness.  Yes, they loved and lasted.

Cookie enjoyed music, cooking and watching movies.  And Oh, she loved to talk; the pleasure was that she often spoke with substance and humor.  She could crack you up with her sharp, witty tongue and when she set us straight, we’d not soon forget.  Oh yeah, she had a way with words indeed.

The absence of Cookie has left a void in our hearts.  Yes, she was that special and her impact that strong.  She was a woman of solid worth and we’re grateful to have experienced the richness and joy of her presence.   

The legacy of Cookie continues with her daughter Toni Barnes-McKinney; granddaughters Alexis and Madison; sisters Deborah Barnes-Miller and Schinetta Barnes-Rich; her husband, Rex McCulley and a host of close family and friends.

Tribute to Cookie (I read this at Cookie's memorial.)

The sparkle of Cookie will forever be etched in the depths of my heart.  She was more than a trooper.  She was a soldier who fought the good fight of faith.

She was loving, brave, funny, sharp, witty, giving, and cool.  She was NOT to be played with, though -- anyone who stepped to Cookie wrong -- could get "sliced and diced" with communication missiles.

She was loyal and she had our backs.  Oh yes, she did . . . 

When Cookie showed up, there was a shift in the atmosphere.  When she came, you knew she was there, and when she left, you knew she was gone.

I love her from the core of my wounded heart.  She was one of the VERY best friends that I ever had and I love her immensely.

To know Cookie is to love her.  There's so much about her that shines. So much about her that glows.  There are memories of her that I shall forever cherish.

Yes, she was/is my forever friend and I love her in ways that words aren't adequate to express. 

We'll meet again, Cook -- Oh yes we will!  -- Bunches of love to you, bunches of love.

Sandy

Healing (I read this at Cookie's memorial.)

I wrote this piece on April 12, 2014, about me and whoever else could relate based on whatever was going on in their lives . . .  When I wrote it I didn’t know that it would later have meaning relative to Cookie.

I mailed this piece to Cookie on April 14, 2014.  She received it and let me know that she liked it.  Cookie passed less than a month after I mailed this to her. After she passed, I read this piece again and got the sense that there was a message here for her -- that neither she nor I understood -- at the time . . .  GOD used this to help prepare us for Cookie’s graduation to Him.

As you read, I believe you’ll understand.

Healed

I've lived with a condition for years. When it first developed, it profoundly grieved me . . . but over the years, I've learned that the best healings can be healings of the spirit in acceptance that Almighty GOD knows best. He has reasons for why He allows continuances.

I've settled in my spirit that the joy of the Lord is my strength. I NOW live that truth -- not just in my head but in the core of my heart. I'm FULLY persuaded that I'm set in the Master's hands -- regardless.

We know that song, "In the Garden." "He walks with me. He talks with me. He tells me that I am His own." I've come to learn and to understand that, "Whatever it is, it's not bigger than GOD!"

I'd rather have the company of the Lord than healing of my condition. Yes, I choose Jesus -- the Word of Life. His love and blessed assurances sustain and provide me with peace -- multiplied.

Nothing and nobody provides such love, solace, peace and joy.

Nope, ain't NOTHING better than to walk with the Light of the Word -- King Jesus -- no matter what . . . !

GOD reigns anyhow. In His presence there is fullness of joy -- at His right hand there are pleasures for ever more -- so says the scripture in Psalm 16. And I'm a living witness, as are others who journey with our precious Lord!

Philippians 4:11 - KJV
. . . I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

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It is well with my soul.

Below are photos that I took at the Celebration of Life memorial service for Cookie.