tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80566720269446180362024-03-20T06:21:03.910-07:00Live ExtraordinaryEstelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-14166834940990313812013-06-04T20:39:00.001-07:002013-06-04T20:40:15.640-07:00New Site!I now have a website that I will be posting to instead of this blog, please go to <a href="http://estellekane.com/">estellekane.com</a> and subscribe! Thank you and see you over there!Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-73227870125510773032012-10-03T22:02:00.001-07:002012-10-03T22:02:55.870-07:00Hungry For Change Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you haven't seen the food documentary "Hungry for Change" now is your chance, they recently came out with a companion book to the movie and you can watch the movie for the next 3 days for free. Check it out <a href="http://www.hungryforchange.tv/book-free-screening" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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If you are interested you can buy the book off <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062220845/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0062220845&linkCode=as2&tag=hunforcha-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or wherever it is sold and you get some <a href="http://www.hungryforchange.tv/book" target="_blank">freebies </a>along with it, such as the Food Matters recipe book! Definitely tempting...Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-8026995634152656242012-10-03T20:31:00.002-07:002012-10-03T20:31:44.662-07:00Quinoa and Black Bean Lettuce Wraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A nice and simple meal, I loved it because it was quick and light. The best part is my girls liked it and had I just served them the quinoa salad they would have been bored but because we wrapped it in lettuce all of a sudden it was fun and different!</div>
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4 cups cooked quinoa</div>
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Nutrient Density measures the benefits you get from a food compared to the number of calories it contains. Nutrient dense foods give you the most nutrients possible for the fewest calories. One way to measure nutrient density is the ANDI (Aggregate Nutrient Density Index) scale. Dr. Joel Fuhrman developed this scale and the nutrients included in the scale are calcium, carotenoids, lycopene, fiber, glucosinolates, iron, magnesium, niacin, selenium, B vitamins, vitamin C and E, and zinc. It also measures ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) which is a method of measuring the antioxidant capacity of foods. One thing to keep in mind is that the ANDI scale does not measure protein or fats, so remember that when you are formulating your diet and be sure to add in your beans and avocados! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is my new favorite dish. It is a recipe from <a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/146164/roasted-fall-vegetables-lentils" target="_blank">Whole Living</a> and I just changed it slightly and it was delicious! And once again sorry my pictures are so lame, my SLR camera is a little under the weather thanks to my wonderful children. </span></div>
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Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-29326488084017269122012-09-22T21:57:00.001-07:002012-09-22T21:57:51.712-07:00Sautéed Gnocchi with KaleI love this dish for many reasons but the best one is that it is fast! It can be on the table in 15 min. If you are not familiar with gnocchi, they are small dumplings made from potato and flour. Often times you boil the gnocchi but in this recipe you saute them in a pan with a little oil.<br />
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1 package whole wheat gnocchi<br />
1 15oz can of beans, I used black beans<br />
1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes with italian herbs<br />
2 cloves of minced garlic<br />
1 bunch of kale, washed and chopped, stems removed<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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I love these fajitas! They are easy and very good. Sorry for the lame iphone pictures!<br />
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2 zucchini, sliced<br />
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced<br />
1 red onion, sliced<br />
1/2 cup salsa<br />
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Ground up brown rice</div>
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1/2 cup Brown Rice</div>
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Take the brown rice and grind it up. I use a baby bullet but you could also use your high powered blender or coffee grinder. If your baby is just starting out then you want to be sure to grind it up to a fine powder. Put the rice in a pot and add the water as you are whisking it. You want to be sure to use cold water and whisk the cereal often or it may get clumpy. Cook for 10 min, add more water if needed. You don't want to keep the rice cereal in the fridge for more than 2 or 3 days, you can also freeze for later. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Want shiny hair, softer skin or prevent premature aging? I think we all do! According to David Wolfe here are a few things that will do just that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="line-height: 18px;">Silicon</strong><span style="line-height: 18px;">: This mineral contains a number of hidden properties and has been toted the world’s greatest beauty secret. Silicon is present throughout our entire body and plays an important role in maintaining the elasticity of cell walls. Therefore is most important in preventing premature aging.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Sulfur</strong><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">: Sulfur has a significant impact on our complexion, hair and how our skin glows. Essentially it is within all of our connective tissue supporting and connecting all of our organs. It has the ability to continuously build and rebuild collagen and keratin which is important for hair, skin and nails to get their shine whilst also playing an important role in driving nutrients into and out of cells, blood sugar regulation, tissue repair and our immune system.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Zinc</strong>: Zinc promotes cell division, cell repair, cell growth and the production of white blood cells. This mineral is essential for cleansing the liver, repairing tissue and oxygenating the body. A zinc deficiency is directly linked to Acne, hair loss and other skin disorders.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Beauty foods are foods that contain high concentrations of the minerals sulfur, silicon, zinc, iron and/or magnesium, David refers to the following as some of the best beautifying foods that you can include in your diet. These foods will have an alkalizing reaction with your body, anti-parasitical effects and contain high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">In the list below you can see some of the top ‘beautifying foods’ recommended by David Wolfe his book ‘Eating For Beauty:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Aloe Vera</strong> – Believed to be a food of long-lasting youth and rapid healing. The anti-inflammatory power in acute inflammation is one of it’s best known actions. The gel of the Aloe Vera can be used topically or add to your daily juice.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Coconut Oil</strong> – Contains a number of health giving properties including being high in antioxidants, control blood sugar levels, assist the thyroid gland and repair the skin. You can eat it straight, blend into smoothies, use in cooking and on the skin.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Cucumbers</strong> – Fantastic for cleansing our bodies. The skins of cucumbers are high in silicon although are often grown with pesticides and waxed in stores so it is best to choose organic.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Figs</strong> – Super high in calcium and other minerals. They are also contain large amounts of fiber and therefore beneficial for our digestive system. They have been described as being the most alkalizing if all dried fruits.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Hemp Seed </strong>– One of the most nutritionally complete foods containing all nine essential amino acids making them exceptionally high in protein whilst also high in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and minerals. Eat them as a snack, add to a salad or use the hemp oil in your smoothie.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Macadamia Nuts</strong> – Contain high levels of selenium needed to build the body’s most powerful enzyme. The macadamia nut’s overall combination of fatty acids and zinc makes it wonderful skin beautifier.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> – A wonderful source of B vitamins, many minerals (including zinc), phytonutrients and fatty oils. All of these contributing to their ability to produce clear and glowing skin. They also have anti-parasite properties.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><strong>Turmeric</strong> – Considered a restorative food, with strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-microbial characteristics. Well known for its ability to purify blood which is essential for clear skin.</span></div>Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-12926754530678117962012-06-27T08:23:00.001-07:002012-06-27T08:23:54.203-07:00Vegan Chocolate Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let me start off by saying that just because this cake is vegan does NOT make it healthy. I made it for Cosette's first birthday even though we were both unable to partake, well she did put her fingers in the icing and sure enjoyed that! I also found an icing that was fabulous and made with maple syrup! Enjoy!<br />
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Vegan Chocolate Cake<br />
3 cups flour<br />
1.5 cups sugar<br />
6 tbsp cocoa powder<br />
2 tsp baking soda<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
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3/4 cup coconut oil<br />
2 tbsp vinegar<br />
2 tsp vanilla<br />
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Preheat oven to 350º. Thoroughly mix the dry ingredients, then add the wet and mix until well blended. I baked my cake in a 9x13 for about 25-30 mins. Grease and flour pan first.<br />
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1/4-1/3 cup maple syrup<br />
3 tbsp water<br />
1/3 cup cocoa<br />
2 tbsp coconut oil<br />
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Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend well. You need to put icing on a cool cake and put in the fridge to let it sit before serving. The coconut oil solidifies and gives the icing a nice consistency.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">So I am about to get honest with you...I am a sweater and can be pretty stinky as well. Just ask my hubby. I stopped using antiperspirant a while ago because of the chemicals in it such as aluminum which has been linked to </span><span style="background-color: white;">Alzheimer's and kidney disease</span><span style="background-color: white;">. There is also question if it is linked to breast cancer. I have tried many different "natural" deodorants over the years but wasn't impressed by any of them. Then about a year ago I found the <a href="http://www.deodorworks.com/customersupport/index.php#3" target="_blank">DeOdor Works </a>which is a stainless steel bar that you use for 30 seconds under each arm to eliminate odor causing bacteria. I also like the crystal rock deodorant which is a natural mineral salt that puts a barrier on the skin that is unfriendly to bacteria. I use both of them everyday and they work amazingly! The best thing about them is that you never have to replace the steel bar and the crystal rock will last you at least a year. Try them out and let me know what you think!</span><br />
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So I recently was introduced to oil pulling, I actually can't even remember where I first heard it but since then I have come across it a couple more times so I decided to pay attention. <span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 30px;">Basically all you do is rinse your mouth out with vegetable oil, much like you would with a mouthwash except you do it for 20 min. It has a very powerful cleansing and healing affect not only on the mouth and sinuses, but the entire body. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 30px;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 30px;">Oil pulling traces it roots to </span><i style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 30px;">oil gargling</i><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 30px;"> practiced in Ayurvedic medicine. Oil pulling as we know it today, was introduced in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach, MD. Dr. Karach claimed that oil pulling could cure a variety of illnesses ranging from heart disease and digestive troubles to hormonal disorders. He said it cured him of a chronic blood disorder of 15 years duration and within three days it cured his arthritis, which at times was so painful he was bed ridden. He used the method in his medical practice with great success...</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 30px;">The oil acts like a cleanser. When you put it in your mouth and work it around your teeth and gums it “pulls” out bacteria and other debris. It acts much like the oil you put in your car engine. The oil picks up dirt and grime. When you drain the oil, it pulls out the dirt and grime with it, leaving the engine relatively clean. Consequently, the engine runs smoother and lasts longer. Likewise, when we expel harmful substances from our bodies our health is improved and we run smoother and last longer.</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 30px;">"- coconutresearchcenter.org</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 30px;">So today I ordered the book Oil Pulling Therapy by Dr. Bruce Fife and am looking forward to learning more about it! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 30px;">Here is a <a href="http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/article%20oil%20pulling.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">link</span></a> to more info on oil pulling as well as a radio interview done with Dr. Bruce Fife at the end of the page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">MyVega.com posted an article on the <a href="http://myvega.com/news/2012/top-10-nutrient-dense-foods?utm_campaign=Vnews-may2512&utm_medium=email&utm_source=VegaNews&utm_content=Art10&hq_e=el&hq_m=1743227&hq_l=3&hq_v=3e3a462ec7" target="_blank">Top 10 Nutrient Dense Foods</a>, here's the list:</span><br />
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<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chlorella:</strong> Dubbed the ultimate green superfood, chlorella is a microscopic green algae, power-packed with nutrition. 68% complete protein, chlorella contains rich stores of vitamins, minerals, and Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF—a compound unique to chlorella). Boasting the highest concentration of chlorophyll of any known plant, chlorella is an antioxidant powerhouse that’s also abundant in eye-health-promoting beta-carotene and lutein.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kale:</strong> Delicious, versatile, and easy to prepare, kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods readily available in an average grocery store, boasting vitamins, minerals, fiber, amino acids, and inflammation reducing antioxidants.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Broccoli:</strong> Your mom was right for telling you to eat your broccoli! Especially for broccoli’s antioxidant properties, digestion-promoting fiber, as well as a whole army of vitamins and minerals.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spirulina:</strong> While not something you crunch into like the other greens, spiruliana adds superhero strength to your smoothies or your meal, providing all the essential amino acids, trace minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants in very (very) few calories.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spinach:</strong> Bundled in hearty leaves of green deliciousness, spinach is loaded with antioxidants, fiber, iron, protein, and calcium.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chia:</strong> A superior source of plant-based omega-3, as well as protein, chia is an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, making it a true friend of your digestive system.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Berries:</strong> Lower in calories than most fruits, berries average much higher in free-radical scavenging antioxidant power. And did we mention they’re delicious?</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cacao:</strong> Be still our chocolate-loving hearts! Did we hear nutrient-dense and chocolate in the same sentence? Before you go reaching for a candy bar, understand that the nutrient density of chocolate comes from the source—the cacao bean itself—so enjoy your chocolate fix as close to the whole bean as possible, in the form of cacao nibs or powder, which are rich in magnesium, potent antioxidants, amino acids, and bliss-boosting powers.</span></li>
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<li style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Collard Greens:</strong> Right up there with kale in the wealth of antioxidants fiber, collard greens also provide digestive support and are loaded with important vitamins and minerals.</span></li>
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When I told my husband to sprinkle some Chia seeds on his salad he said, "Chia seeds? Like Chia Pet seeds?" Yup! That would be them! There has been quite the buzz behind these little seeds over the last year or so and for a good reason. Chia seeds have been called the world's healthiest whole food because it contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids and also contains significant amounts of protein, fiber and antioxidants. They also help control appetite and boost your energy.<br />
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Unlike flax seeds, chia seeds are easily digested and don't need to be ground up to receive the benefits. You can eat the whole seeds as a snack, sprinkle them on your salads or other food, add them into your nut butter, mix them in your smoothie, or use them to replace eggs in your baking!<br />
2 tbsp chia + 6 tbsp water = 1 eggEstelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-39122136732257043712012-05-11T06:34:00.001-07:002012-05-11T07:22:08.259-07:00Eczema- My Journey UpdateIt has been a few months since my last post on my daughters eczema and I am happy to report that her eczema is now gone! She still has food sensitivities but her body is healing. Lots has happened since my last post so I wanted to share the last few months with you.<br />
I discovered that there were A LOT of things that I needed to avoid. Here is a list:<br />
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-Sugar<br />
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My diet has been EXTREMELY limited but it has all been worth it.<br />
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So the first thing I did was avoid foods that caused a reaction. I was also giving Cosette probiotics, Udo's oil and vitamin D. Now to anybody else this didn't seem to be making a difference but to me I could see slight improvements but nothing that made it worth it.<br />
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So I contacted a Naturopath (<a href="http://westphalinstitute.com/index.php" target="_blank">Dr.DeBavelaere</a>) in Calgary that my family has been going to for years and that helped me with a patch of eczema that Kayla had on her stomach when she was 2. He said that the location of the eczema suggested food sensitivities. He told me what to do in Cosette's case and after one month of doing that there wasn't much improvement so I did it for another couple months and am actually still giving her some of the remedies today.<br />
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Then I went to another chiropractor (<a href="http://www.lifediscoverywellness.com/index.html" target="_blank">Dr.Neilson</a>) that did muscle testing that my sister in law Charity recommended because I wasn't convinced that I still wasn't eating foods that Cosette was reacting to. At this point I was avoiding gluten, dairy, fruit and sugar. But this muscle testing was much more accurate and this is where I discovered that she reacted to processed foods such as crackers or rice cakes, and that she reacted to night shades and eggs. Finally I felt like I had the diet portion of her treatment down and could focus on other treatments. This chiropractor also suggested I take probiotics and borage oil. I knew that imbalanced intestinal flora was a major reason why Cosette was having issues so I was giving her the probiotics but never thought about taking them myself.<br />
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I was seeing improvements which was encouraging. One day my cousin Heidi called me and told me that she had been to a fermentation class and couldn't stop thinking about me so she gave me a call to tell me about the success she had with probiotics and her psoriasis and her babys eczema. I was ecstatic after I got off the phone with her and after that focused more on probiotics and fermented foods. This was what accelerated her healing, within a couple weeks she had made considerable improvement! Today you would never know she suffered from such a severe case of eczema. Her skin is baby soft again and I am grateful for all of the guidance I received to figure this out.<br />
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I don't feel like there was just one specific thing I did that cured her eczema, it was all of them. Without the change of diet her body wouldn't have been able to begin the healing process. For Cosette I believe that for whatever reason she had an imbalance of good flora in her gut when she was born and because of that her intestines were irritated which led to food sensitivities. This is essentially what IBS is. In order for the intestines to heal you need to remove the offending foods. Figuring out those foods was the toughest part for me, but I think for a lot of people it is usually just dairy or gluten. I did notice in my studies that children with eczema often have trouble with a combination of gluten, dairy, eggs, and "extended" citrus (oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, strawberries and pineapple). These items are what I will continue to avoid and will not give to Cosette until she is much older. I also believe that the homeopathic remedies made a big difference to her as well, they worked wonders for Kayla's patch on her abdomen as well.<br />
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There may be other contributing factors to eczema such as stress or skin sensitivity as well and that is what makes eczema such a complicated issue. I wanted to share what worked for Cosette and I and hope that I am able to help others in the process.<br />
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<br />Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-71505876603371579822012-05-06T09:06:00.002-07:002012-05-06T09:08:01.357-07:00Buckwheat Groat Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted to switch up my salad so I decided to cook up some buckwheat groats and put those in my salad instead of my usual brown rice or quinoa. Buckwheat is very nutritious, it is good for your blood and heart because of it's rich supply of flavonoids and magnesium. </div>
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Cook Buckwheat groats according to the package directions, I bought mine bulk so I just took 1 cup of the groats to 2 cups water and cooked for about 15 minutes. Then just add whatever veggies you have in your fridge! </div>
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Whole Food Mommies has a great blog post this week that I wanted to share. Some think that my diet consists of just not eating animal products but there is so much more to it than that. Just because someone doesn't eat animal products doesn't mean that they will be healthy. Focusing on what to eat is just as important if not more important as focusing on what foods to avoid. The most common question I get from people is, "Then WHAT do you eat?". I eat plants and grains, and try to get as much variety as possible. <a href="http://www.wholefoodmommies.com/Home/BlogByID?cuk=v0S2+LvWmOREghSJJ+Iiaw==&bid=0fcfec21-8e3f-48f9-b9ee-0ab510955f52" target="_blank">Here is the article</a>.Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-49528703097244148492012-04-27T14:35:00.002-07:002012-04-27T14:35:37.736-07:00Quick Tips- Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This post is a continuation to my Quick Tips- Part 1 post you can find <a href="http://wholisticnutrition.blogspot.com/2012/02/quick-tips-part-1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">here</span></a>.<br />
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11. Rotate foods- Don't eat the same foods everyday. You will not only prevent allergies but you will nourish your body with a broader array of varied nutrients.<br />
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12. Purify your water- Toxins found in water can include fluoride, chlorine, pharmaceutical residues, and other chemicals.<br />
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13. Keep it moving- Add a tablespoon of flaxseed or psyllium to an 8 oz glass of water to ensure regularity.<br />
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14. Stretch Daily- Stretching stimulates circulation and lymph flow, and keeps muscles supple. P90x has an amazing video called Stretch X, or you could do yoga. If I have 10 min I will just go on youtube and search<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyHUr9Q5cSQ&feature=related" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">10 min yoga video</span></a>.<br />
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15. Breathe- Oxygen is alkalizing, so deep breathing is a simple way to counter excess acid and balance your pH.<br />
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16. Sweat it out- Steam saunas encourage you to sweat and send toxins out through the skin. Try and steam once a week.<br />
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17. Take a nap- It's deeply rejuvenating and even a short catnap can decrease stress, even 15 min of quiet time is helpful.<br />
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18. Skin Brush- Dry brushing your skin stimulates the bodys detoxifying lymph system. Using a soft-bristles brush lightly rub your skin starting from your fingers and toes and move inward toward your heart. Follow with a warm shower to further boost circulation and move lymph.<br />
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19. Clean greener- Try and buy household cleanser that are natural and toxin-free. Or you can make your <a href="http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">own</span></a>!<br />
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20. Detox your soul. Start a journal and make notes of troubling emotions. Do this each evening for a daily mental and spiritual detox.<br />
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<br />Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-63418170584406415972012-04-25T09:21:00.001-07:002012-04-25T09:22:52.195-07:00The Food Revolution Summit<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">The best part about the summit is that it is free. Just go </span><a href="http://foodrevolution.org/neal-barnard.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">, and register. If your life hasn't already been changed by one of these amazing people, it's about to be. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">I encourage you to sign up, you won't regret it. </span></span></div>Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-26052071304766273692012-04-19T08:07:00.000-07:002012-04-19T08:07:36.383-07:00Ear Infections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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About 2 weeks ago there was a nasty virus that went through my house. I was hoping that Cosette wouldn't get it and just when I thought she was good, she came down with a cough. I get really stressed out when my kids get sick. Well she seemed to be doing just fine but about 5 days into her cold, just when she seemed to be all better, she came down with a fever. She was absolutely miserable!! After 2 days of misery and the fever still around I decided to take her in to a doctor. He confirmed my fear...she had an ear infection and of course he prescribed antibiotics. I knew that if I gave her those antibiotics that her eczema would come back with a vengeance, so there was no way I was going to do that. Luckily my friend Gina reminded my of my essential oils! That night I diluted one drop of both Doterra's Purify and Melaleuca in 1 tbsp of olive oil and applied it around her ear (Be sure never to put oils IN the ear). I applied the mix again in the middle of the night when she woke up for a feeding and by morning her fever was gone. She still had a rough day, it didn't help that she was also getting her first tooth at the same time. I kept applying the mix around her ear for the next couple days until she was better. I was so grateful that I didn't have to resort to antibiotics or that I would have to deal with chronic ear infections or any other issues because of the antibiotics.Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-15531798571474019942012-03-28T19:47:00.000-07:002012-03-28T19:48:22.806-07:00Veggie Sushi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My girls LOVE nori, so to spice up our gluten free diet I decided to make some veggie sushi and they would eat it everyday if I let them. The great thing about it too is that you can switch up the veggies to whatever you have at the moment!</div>
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<br />Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-17912890060652983122012-03-16T10:18:00.000-07:002012-03-16T10:18:17.599-07:00Hungry For ChangeThe guys who did "Food Matters" have a new film called "Hungry for Change". They are having a free worldwide online premiere from March 21-31 2012. Click <a href="http://www.hungryforchange.tv/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">here</span></a> to register so you can watch the film for free online!<br />
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<br />Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-73259029933477949182012-03-14T10:08:00.001-07:002012-03-14T10:08:35.887-07:00Why Did Steve Jobs Die?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is a question I had since I knew that Steve Jobs had been a vegan for many years. Now just because you are a vegan does not mean that you eat healthy, but Steve Jobs seemed to be fairly healthy although he did eat out a lot and apparently ate vegan "meats" that are on the market which are not a health food. He was also exposed to a very toxic environment at a young age when he was working with computers. <a href="http://www.drmcdougall.com/">Dr. John McDougall</a> goes more in depth when he answered this question at an Advanced Study Weekend. </div>
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<br />Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-41518175987122561892012-03-08T07:38:00.000-08:002012-03-08T07:39:17.868-08:00How To Replace Eggs In Baking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am really not a baker, I never have been and never will be very good at it, but when I do break out the muffin tins I want it to be healthy. Happy Herbivore's latest post is on how to replace eggs in your baking.<br />
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</div>Estelle Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04243011785881024362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8056672026944618036.post-47766263037337069912012-02-16T17:09:00.000-08:002012-02-16T17:10:33.386-08:00Quick tips- Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Drink Warm Water in the Morning<br />
- Your body has been busy detoxing all night so one of the best things you can do is have a warm cup of water in the morning to clean out the bowels. Add some lemon to assist in the detox.<br />
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- Your stomach is very eager when you wake up and is at its strongest so eat a good, substantial breakfast. </div>
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3. Don't Drink during Meals<br />
- When you drink during your meals you dilute your digestive enzymes which means it will take longer for you to digest and is harder on your system. Try and drink 30 minutes before your meal and wait at least 30 minutes after your meal but preferably 1.5 hours after eating.<br />
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4. Chew!<br />
- You want to chew your food as best you can before swallowing because the saliva is where the digestive process begins and you will have better nutrient absorption.<br />
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5. Relax<br />
-Your body puts digestion on hold if you are stressed. So be sure to eat when you are calm and sit and enjoy your meal.<br />
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6. Listen to your body<br />
- All unhealthy foods aside, when you go grocery shopping pass by the herbs, fruits and vegetables and pay attention to what you feel looks good and smells good. And try it out!<br />
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7. Enzymes<br />
- Sprouted grains and seeds, raw fruits and veggies and nuts are loaded with live enzymes which are the key to absorbing nutrients. So eat as much raw as you can.<br />
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8. Drink your Greens<br />
- Try and make yourself a green drink every morning. Whether you juice or blend, throw in some fruits and veggies, focusing on the greens every morning. Here is a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Green Smoothie </span>recipe that you will enjoy:<br />
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1 cup almond milk<br />
1 cup grapes<br />
1/2 can pineapple with juice (100% juice, no syrup)<br />
1/4 inch slice of lemon (include the rind)<br />
1/2-1 bunch of kale<br />
1 apple, core removed<br />
2 small oranges<br />
1 banana<br />
1 cup of frozen fruit, whatever I have at the time<br />
Enough water until it is my desired consistency<br />
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Blend it up!!<br />
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9. Eat fruit separately<br />
- Fruit is digested very quickly so when you eat it with other foods it just sits in your stomach and ferments which causes gas and indigestion. Eat fruit about 30 mins before other foods.<br />
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