New year resolutions

 

Treasures In The Garden

Here we are in the brand new year of 2017. 

Most of us will be thinking of New Year resolutions. Then, by the end of January we will have broken them and tried again a couple more times. It's so frustrating because our good intentions have gotten lost in the craziness of just living our normal day.

So I thought that maybe as we are experiencing our normal day we could count the physical luxuries we take for granted, that other people would love to experience, but do not have these luxuries on hand.

Think about how many small luxuries we may have experienced today....... Count them up!

Did you wake this morning in a comfortable bed?

Did you have clean water to drink?

Was there hot water to shower in?

Did your bus or train run on time?

Did your car start? Did it run well?

                                       Did you eat a nourishing, healthy lunch?

Was there a  hot drink to have when you arrived home?

 Was there someone or a pet to welcome you home?

These are all things we so often take for granted.

Take a moment to appreciate each one of these things to the fullest.

Think about how fortunate we are in so many different ways. Let these little luxuries create a sense of  richness and well-being in your life.

And feel glad and grateful and fantastic.

Take notice and have gratitude for the smallest pleasures to make a huge contribution to our everyday happiness.

So many people don't have these fortunate that most of us view as mundane things that are part of daily living. 

And we can have this wonderful happiness everyday.

My word for today is "APPRECIATE!"

I choose to live everyday with my heart filled with joy.

My word for today is "APPRECIATE!"

I choose to live everyday with my heart filled with joy.

Going Green -Growing Kale

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Want to grow Kale?

It's a Classic leafy green veg, and is the easiest of plants to grow. The plants thrive well in average soil, either in full sun or in shade. We have our plants in a raised garden bed, in a shade house with a vegetable net to deter the white cabbage moth.But they don't mind where they are grown - pots,tubs, troughs, open garden,raised beds.

Usually seeds are grown in autumn for a crop through winter. Or sow in spring for a warm season crop. We buy 6 seedlings which give us plenty of green for use by 2 people. Start picking about 7 or 7 weeks after sowing. Pick as required.

Feed soluble fertiliser every couple of weeks to promote HEALTHY growth.

Varieties which we know are Curly Kale, Cavola Nero, Red Winter Kale, and at present we have planted the Dino Kale variety. We have used all 3 varieties but I think our favourite is Red Winter Kale. 

Picking the young leaves eliminates the bitterness that comes with older leaves.

Any old leaves we pick and throw on the garden around our plants for mulch.

 

This is such an easy crop to grow and it just keeps on giving.

Banana Kale Smoothie

Into a Blender:

Puree 1 banana 

1 cup chopped kale

1/2 cup almond milk

a handful ice

until smooth. 

ENJOY!

Spice baby Spice

LIVING HEALTHY WITH NATURE

Putting healthy spice into our life......

These spices can take a dish from bland to delicious. But.... did you know, these  magical spices can also boost your life with some pretty magical healing compounds.  

Here are three pretty exciting and tasty spices that you can add to your HEALTHY LIVING regime.... RIGHT NOW!

CAYENNE

Cayenne powder comes from ground dried, red hot chilli peppers. The important ingredient in this spice is CAPSAICIN which is found in some prescriptions, and over counter arthritis and muscle pain creams.

Add a generous dash of cayenne to soups, stews, stir fries to ease cold and flu congestion as it shrinks swollen blood vessels.

It could even trim waistlines by speeding up metabolism.


TUMERIC

Tumeric is an Indian spice that has been used to treat maladies since quite ancient times.

CURCUMIN is the key ingredient here. It is a potent antioxidant which has the potential to treat tumour growths and suppress enzymes that can trigger abnormal cell changes. Studies have shown it as being useful for treating arthritis, ALzheimer's  and heart disease.

Use more tumeric in your diet by adding it to curries, stews, sipping tumeric tea and/ or taking a daily capsule.

CINNAMON

Spice Up Your Love Life

Love These Love Foods....

Healthy Living With Nature

Are you looking for something to spice up your LOVE relationship?

The answer might just be found in some foods we consume.

There are some foods that are not only healthy, but have super LOVE 

and lust inducing properties.

They combine delicious taste, aroma,and decadent mouth feel,

as well as the science biochemicals that make them a must to be

 added to the shopping list.

OYSTERS

Their Legendary powers are attributed to ZINC - a mineral that assists female sexual health and fertility. The amino acid TAURINE helps boost male energy and endurance,

Don't like oysters...... poor you!

Strawberries

They are packed with antioxidant goodness.. They contain compounds which set the blood pumping. A healthy circulation means a happier sex life.

Fresh strawberries dipped in melted DARK CHOCOLATE  are a gift to Lovers. INDULGE!

DARK CHOCOLATE

 Yum!

 Dark chocolate is loaded with PHENYLETHYLAMINE, THEOBROMINE, - believed to affect the neotransmitters in the brain that leads to euphoria and arousal, and.... are loaded with antioxidants that boost circulation. Wow!

ASPARAGUS - take note of the shape....!!

Shape aside....they are rich in FOLATE, COPPER, A,C,E,K - all essentials for well being and a healthy libido. Eat RAW, STEAMED, or GRILLED for a little ZING in your life. And they taste good too.

Other feel good foods that promote love giving goodness.

.Honey

.Figs

.Almonds

.Chilli peppers

 .Bananas

.Watermelon

.And try adding some feel good Red Wine 

AVOCADO

Are packed with nutrients that boost sexual health - BETACAROTINE,MAGNESIUM, VIT.E,. Also VIT.B6 which promotes the feel good hormone SEROTONIN.

Food can be magic stuff. Have fun!

BHG 3/15 

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Using the Superfood MACA Powder

Healthy Living With Nature

The unique superfood power of MACA

At our home we add many things to our morning green smoothie which we find healthy and very yummy indeed. I am going to tell you about our smoothie ingredients and what they do for us. You will need to experiment with these superfoods and find out what your needs are and what suits your taste and lifestyle. These are only suggestions and what suits our family. You need to make the final decision.

The superfood for today is MACA 

MACCA is sometimes called "Peruvian Ginseng." It is an ancient food source and herbal medicine from the Andes region. It has a rich supply of nutrients - including vitamins, minerals, fatty acids,amino acids and sterols.  

If you are familiar with the supplement industry you may be aware of MACA already.  It is derived from the root of the MACA plant.

Inhabitants of the Andes are said to have used this plant for its supposed fertility enhancing ingredients over many generations. It's said that MACA has the ability to increase energy, mental clarity,restore hormone imbalance, and enhance sex drive.
According to Thenaturalnutritionist.com.au it is perfectly safe to experiment using small amounts of MACA.
Simply add a teaspoon to your smoothie or porridge. Enjoy the taste and benefits.

The Latest research on MACA

Many studies have been done on MACA. However the most significant research has been done on the effects on glands in the endocrine system, especially sexual performance, function, fertility, libido, menopausal and andropausal symptoms - anxiety and depression,osteoporosis, effects on the central nervous system and lots more. Read more....
www.Naturalnews.com/042635_maca_root_superfood_sustained_energy.html

More news on foods that boost,your libido next time.


AND.... don't forget to re hydrate.

Magical

Keeping our planet up to scratch.

Treasures In The Garden

Looking after our beautiful planet.....

Our planet is not only for we human beings.
Think about it!
 We need the flora, the fauna , the soil, the water ....and more
to keep our planet functioning in a healthy way.

  It is up to each and everyone of us to keep this happening.........
.......Accountability, Integrity.......