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Banana or Mango Lassi

2012-05-25T03:44:44Z

Lassi is a sweet and spicy beverage from India that traditionally is made with yogurt. This dairy-free version is delicious and makes a wonderful breakfast or snack.

        Ingredients

        Makes 3 servings

        2 cups fortified plain or vanilla soy- or rice milk
        1 frozen or fresh banana, or 1 small ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks
        3 pitted dates, chopped
        1 teaspoon ground cardamom
        1/4 teaspoon black pepper

        Directions

        Combine all ingredients in blender and process until very smooth and creamy. Serve cold.
        Tip: Lassi is best served well chilled. If the nondairy milk and fruit are cold, you can serve at once. If they are room temperature, the lassi will taste best if it is chilled in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

        Per serving (3/4 cup): calories: 135; fat: 2.6 g; saturated fat: 0.4 g; calories from fat: 17.3%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 5.8 g; carbohydrates: 24.4 g; sugar: 13.1 g; fiber: 3.3 g; sodium: 85 mg; calcium: 188 mg; iron: 1.8 mg; vitamin C: 3.7 mg; beta-carotene: 11 mcg; vitamin E: 2 mg

        Recipe by Jo Stepaniak found in Breaking the Food Seduction by Neal Barnard, M.D.

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Vegetarian Pot Roast Recipe

2012-05-12T03:53:26Z

Ingredients for Vegetarian Pot Roast Recipe

    4 cups stale bread, cut into dice
    2 cups hot almond or soy milk
    2 tablespoons vegetable fat
    4 tablespoons chopped onion
    Scant ½ teaspoon sago
    2 cups well-cooked brown beans or lentils, well drained
    4 tablespoons flour
    2 eggs
    Salt
    1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Instructions

    Put the onion, the savory, and the fat into a small saucepan and let simmer over the fire for a few minutes to soften the onion, but do not brown.
    Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the milk.
    Bring to a boil and pour over the diced bread.
    Sift the flour into a frying pan and stir continuously over the fire until a light brown color.
    Add the chopped nuts and continue stirring until they are warmed through, but not browned at all.
    Beat the eggs slightly and add to the mixture; then add the browned flour, nuts, and mix.
    Have the cooked beans or lentils drained, and mashed very fine or put through a colander, and blend with the above mixture, with salt to taste.
    Pack in a well-oiled (2-pound) bread tin, and bake in a medium oven until set and a nice brown.
    Set aside for 30 minutes to cool partially; then turn out in an oiled baking pan, and pour over it a thin brown gravy and bake in a good oven for 1/2 hour, basting it over the top occasionally with the gravy.
    Serve with cranberry sauce or baked apple.

Recipe by LoveToKnow member on Recipes.com subdomain.

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Apricot Smoothie

2012-05-12T03:49:09Z

This smoothie has a delightfully lighter sweetness than most other smoothies. Apricots are a wonderful source of vitamin A, C, and beta-carotene.

Ingredients

Makes 3 servings

1 cup frozen banana chunks
1 cup frozen apricots
1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
3/4 cup fortified soy- or rice milk

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately.

Per serving (1 cup): calories: 142; fat: 1.5 g; calories from fat: 9.2%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 3.5 g; carbohydrates: 31 g; sugar: 20.6 g; fiber: 3.1 g; sodium: 42 mg; calcium: 89 mg; iron: 1.2 mg; vitamin C: 10.2 mg; beta-carotene: 579 mcg; vitamin E: 1.4 mg

Recipe from Jennifer Raymond M.S., R.D. found in Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.

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Johann Strauss Leading Vienna Orchestra

2012-05-10T16:34:10Z

When I was young and serving in the US Air Force over in West Germany, my father was engaged in construction projects overseas. He had me meet him in Vienna, Austria one Christmas. We went to see the Nutcracker and the Vienna Orchestra. I have enjoyed classical music ever since.

I received this video in a birthday greeting this morning from a business contact that lives in Switzerland. Enjoy Johann Strauss leading the orchestra!

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Mexican Corn Chowder

2012-05-06T03:37:54Z

This chowder is full of spice and flavor, without the added fat or cholesterol.

Ingredients

Makes 10 servings

2 - 3 cups peeled and chopped potatoes (about 1 pound)
2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 15-ounce cans corn (1 can undrained, 1 can drained)
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
1 - 2 cup fortified soy- or rice milk

Directions

Place potatoes in a pot with broth or water. Cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat 1/2 cup of water and cook onion, garlic, and bell pepper over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, basil, salt, turmeric, and black pepper and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.

When potatoes are tender, mash them in their cooking water and add onion mixture.

Blend one can of corn, with its liquid, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes, then add it to the soup.

Add remaining can of corn, diced chilies, and 1 cup of non-dairy milk. Stir to mix. Add more non-dairy milk if a thinner soup is desired.

Heat gently until very hot and steamy.

Per serving (1 cup): calories: 112; fat: 1.4 g; saturated fat: 0.2 g; calories from fat: 10.8%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 4 g; carbohydrates: 23.7 g; sugar: 4.8 g; fiber: 3.2 g; sodium: 347 mg; calcium: 54 mg; iron: 1.6 mg; vitamin C: 32.2 mg; beta-carotene: 428 mcg; vitamin E: 0.7 mg

Recipe from Jennifer Raymond M.S., R.D. found in Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.

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My Best Friend

2012-05-05T15:59:10Z

Many years ago I was thirsty for the peace that my grandparents and father had in their lives. I asked God to make the peace that my relatives had available to me. My life was a disaster and I knew there was a better way. Over time, I found the best friend anyone can ever have...Jesus...I am on my way to Sabbath School now to learn how to be more like my best friend !

Here are a few websites that may be of use to anyone you know that also needs spiritual health:

Hope Channel

3 Angels Broadcasting

Sabbath Truth

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Cannellini Beans with Kale

2012-04-28T04:04:38Z

This dish is simple to make and quite tasty as a side, appetizer, or main dish, if paired with whole grains. Kale is a spectacular source of calcium as well as vitamins K and A—important for maintaining healthy skin and strong bones, supporting the immune system, and producing red blood cells.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

1 large onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup vegetable broth, divided
2 bunches curly kale or dinosaur kale, chopped or torn into bite-size pieces
2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
zest and juice from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
1 teaspoon Braggs Liquid Aminos (Bragg Liquid Aminos is a gluten-free soy sauce substitute made with NON-GMO soybeans and contains 16 Amino Acids. Find this product at your local food store or online at www.bragg.com.)

Directions

Preheat a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add onion and 1/2 cup broth and sauté for 3 minutes. Add kale, the remaining 1/4 cup broth, beans, and lemon zest and juice. Cook on low until tender.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and if using, Bragg Liquid Aminos.

Per serving (1/4 recipe): calories: 295; fat: 4.1 g; saturated fat: 0.7 g; calories from fat: 11.6%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 18.6 g; carbohydrate: 50.6 g; sugar: 4.6 g; fiber: 13.5 g; sodium: 501 mg: calcium: 259 mg; iron: 7.2 mg; vitamin C: 71 mg; beta-carotene: 13099 mcg; vitamin E: 2.8 mg

Recipe by Isis Israel, Food for Life Educational Alliance Partner

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Meals That Will Help Your Body Lose Weight - Guaranteed !

2012-04-24T03:38:46Z

Eat Foods As Grown to Lose Weight

This morning I was motivated to write a sample menu of what I eat on a typical day. This diet consists of no animal products. Animal products are loaded with fat your body does not need. You can replace things like butter, eggs, and milk with healthier alternatives. Instead of margarine or other cooking oils, I use water. If you must use an oil for a recipe, use olive oil. It is your healthiest solution for baking and cooking. See below for a healthy butter alternative.

Did you know you can give your body more than enough protein every day without having to eat any animal products? I get my protein from seeds, soy, vegetables and beans. Beans are high in fiber and also are loaded with protein. Brown rice and beans is an excellent combination to give you a complete protein.

I promise if you follow this plan, you will gain energy and drop some weight provided you incorporate some exercise into your daily life. Drinking soft drinks is not conducive to good health. These beverages are loaded with sugar and are very acidic. Water is the best thing for your body especially when you want to improve your health.

Our body is in need of water first thing in the morning. Many nutritionists advise that you drink water 30 minutes or more before eating a meal and then do not drink during your meal so digestive juices can work more efficiently. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so DO NOT skip breakfast!

These meals are designed on the eat like a King at breakfast logic, eat like a Queen at lunch, and eat like a pauper at dinner. Your body needs the larger meals in the morning to have enough fuel for the day. By eating less at the evening meal, you will be able to rest on a stomach that has finished digesting all of your food. I eat my evening meal at 5:00 pm so as to be fully digested by bedtime at 9:00 pm. Your body can rest better by following this plan.

DO NOT EAT SNACKS IN BETWEEN MEALS. You will no longer be hungry in between meals because your body will be getting plenty of nutrition with the following recipes. You will start to feel better as hydration will remove toxins from your system. Animal products are high in fat and cause acid build up in your cells.

As you feel better, the weight will begin to come off and your motivation and self esteem will begin to improve and you are at that point headed for your own success story! Let me know if I can be of assistance as I have been very passionate about healthy living since I lost 70 pounds myself in 2000.

Breakfast:

I start the morning with about 20 ounces of alkalized water right after prayer. I spend about 15 minutes in a meditation before eating breakfast. The meditation will nourish your soul.

Two ounces of VelociTea about 15 minutes before eating to curb appetite.

One-half cup of oatmeal (quick, rolled, or steel-cut oats) and add some blueberries from freezer and stir. Do not add any sugar or butter. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber which helps reduce cholesterol and helps keep blood sugar levels balanced. Oatmeal is the best food for a diabetic to eat in the morning. Oatmeal will also fill you up and prevent the need for snacks in between meals. You may want to add a teaspoon of cinnamon to your oats and a dash of honey.

Banana, 1/2 of a grapefruit and about a half cup of grapes
Two pieces of 100 percent Whole Wheat toast without butter or jam.

Lunch:

Once again, I make sure I have a large glass of water about 30 minutes before lunch. I have a nice variety of meals each day for my big main meal. Here are some ideas:

Two ounces of VelociTea about 15 minutes before eating to curb appetite

Bowl of 13 bean soup
Whole Wheat pasta with homemade pasta sauce and add the saute vegetables below and mix together. Limit the pasta that you eat to once a week.
Saute or steam raw vegetables just long enough to soften them. Here are some favorites that I use: broccoli, green or red peppers, garlic cloves, cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, celery and onions.
Fish cakes are made from a combination of nuts, oats, spices, and vegetables processed in a food processor. Add a little bit of kelp spice and this mixture tastes just like fish and you do not worry about fish that may have come from polluted waters.
Mama's Meatloaf is a mixture of a different combination of nuts, oats, spices, and vegetables processed in a food processor. You create a meatloaf looking substance and bake for one hour in a pyrex dish. You can add a little ketchup across top of mixture to make it look exactly like meatloaf.
Tofu Walnut Patties is another meat like substitute that is made from oatmeal, nuts, and tofu. You can create a nice sweet and sour sauce to pour over by mixing a little honey, corn starch, water and Bragg's Liquid Aminos.

Dinner:

It is recommended to drink your last glass of water for the day about 30 minutes before eating your evening meal. This will keep you from having to get up and go to the bathroom more than once in the night.

Two ounces of VelociTea about 15 minutes before eating to curb appetite.

Eat a salad everyday. This will help your body get more fiber.
Salad with raw vegetables. Nature has provided some really nice colors in the produce section of the grocery store. Here are some favorites: green or red cabbage, bok choy, eggplant, carrots, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, greens, onions and chard.
Saute a combination of the above vegetables and eat over a bed of wild or brown rice. Fruit salad-use whatever is in season. This time of year is great for fresh grapes from Chile. Melons are great in summer.

I drink 12 ounces of VelociTea after eating every evening and it keeps me very regular as far as bowel movements the next day.

You can get a free week of VelociTea by going to my website below:

Rush Me a Week of VelociTea

Many of the recipes I mentioned in the above post can be found on my blog below:

Healthy Recipes

Butter alternative:
3/4 cup coconut milk *
1/2 cup water
2 Tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt *
May use 1/4 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut or raw cashew nuts instead of coconut milk, and increase water to 1 and 1/4 cups.

If you have only sweetened coconut, the sugar can be rinsed out with hot water, using a sieve.

1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes. It should begin to thicken, about the consistency of thin porridge. I've learned that this can vary with the cornmeal used, so if it isn't getting thick, add another teaspoon of cornmeal and cook a few more minutes until it is like thin pancake batter or porridge.

2. Place in blender, cover, can turn on low, then increase to high. Blend for about 1 minute until as smooth as possible. (If using shredded coconut or cashews nuts, blend for 2 minutes.)

3. Pour into a container; cover and chill. It will be runny, but sets up when cold. This will keep for about 10 days in the refrigerator, but after a few days it gets stiffer. If this happens, just add a bit of water and stir briskly until soft. I like to make a new batch every week. If there is any of the old still remaining, I stir it into a frozen vegetable dish, such as frozen corn. Makes One Cup

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Santa Barbara Welcomes Pastor Taylor

2012-04-22T04:20:39Z

New Pastor Begins Serving

Today was a special day at the Santa Barbara Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Robert Taylor and his wife began serving as the pastoral team.

They are returning to Santa Barbara after recently serving the Tillamook, Oregon church. The Taylors have served the Santa Barbara church in the past.

Every time I visit the Santa Barbara church I receive a blessing from God. The orchestra plays beautiful music. The praise song service led by Michelle touched my soul today. Here are a few of the hymns we sang:

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

How Great Thou Art

Holy Holy Holy

The sermon given by Pastor Taylor was centered around Ecclesiastes 3:1-8:

Everything Has Its Time

3 To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:

²A time to be born,
    And a time to die;
A time to plant,
    And a time to pluck what is planted;
³A time to kill,
    And a time to heal;
A time to break down,
    And a time to build up;
⁴A time to weep,
    And a time to laugh;
A time to mourn,
    And a time to dance;
⁵A time to cast away stones,
    And a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace,
    And a time to refrain from embracing;
⁶A time to gain,
    And a time to lose;
A time to keep,
    And a time to throw away;
⁷A time to tear,
    And a time to sew;
A time to keep silence,
    And a time to speak;
⁸A time to love,
    And a time to hate;
A time of war,
    And a time of peace.

Pastor Taylor sang the Lord's Prayer after finishing his sermon. The church then closed with the hymn about Standing on the Solid Rock of Jesus. We shared a fellowship meal and many people then attended a Memorial service for First Elder Vance Johnson. Thank you for a blessed Sabbath day Jesus!
You can listen to the recorded sermon from 21 April 2012 on Santa Barbara's website here:

Time

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Red Beet Soup

2012-04-21T03:27:26Z

Beets are easy to grow, making them a very economical choice, even if you buy them from someone else’s garden.

Ingredients

Makes 3 servings

2 cups shredded fresh beets
1 cup unsweetened soymilk or rice milk
2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill, or 1/2 dried dill weed, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

Put all the ingredients in a blender and process on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until completely smooth. Transfer to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until the soup is hot and steaming, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Tips:
Choose beets that have healthy looking greens attached, and you’ll get two vegetables for the price of one. The nutritious beet greens can be steamed and served as a side dish.

Per serving (1/3 recipe): calories: 108; fat: 1g; calories from fat: 10%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 5 g; carbohydrates: 21 g; sugar: 16 g; fiber: 3 g; sodium: 164 mg

Recipe from Eat Vegan on $4 a Day by Ellen Jaffe Jones

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Indonesian Stir Fry

2012-04-14T04:17:29Z

This dish is filled with colorful, health promoting vegetables with crunch! Load up on cruciferous vegetables like cabbage for their cancer-fighting properties.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

1 pound whole-wheat or soy vermicelli pasta
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 tablespoon dark molasses
3/4 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
6 ounces low-fat vegetarian beef substitute strips, such as Lightlife Smart Menu Steak-Style Strips, Yves Veggie Beef Tenders, or Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Steak Strips
2 celery stalks, sliced thinly on the diagonal
2 cups shredded napa or savoy cabbage
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 green onions, sliced thinly on the diagonal

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a large, heavy non-stick wok or a skillet lightly coated with oil or vegetable oil spray, steam-fry onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper for 1 minute, adding very small amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking and burning.

Add cabbage, celery, and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook over high heat for about 3 minutes. Add beef substitute strips and stir-fry for about 1 minute.

Combine broth, soy sauce, maple syrup, molasses, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon cold water in a small bowl. Stir into the pan and cook, stirring, over high heat until it thickens and boils.

Add drained pasta and toss well with the sauce. Top with green onions and serve.

Per serving (1/6 recipe): calories: 344; fat: 1.4 g; saturated fat: 0.3 g; calories from fat: 3.7%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 18.2 g; carbohydrate: 71 g; sugar: 7.1 g; fiber: 8 g; sodium: 524 mg: calcium: 84 mg; iron: 3.7 mg; vitamin C: 8.4 mg; beta-carotene: 307 mcg; vitamin E: 0.9 mg

Recipe from Bryanna Clark Grogan found in Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes by Neal Barnard, M.D.

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Fruited Breakfast Quinoa

2012-04-09T15:30:43Z

Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain-like food that was a staple in the diet of the ancient Incas. It has a delicious flavor and a light, fluffy texture.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

1/2 cup dry quinoa, well-rinsed
1 1/2 cups vanilla rice milk
2 tablespoons raisins
1 cup chopped fresh or canned apricots
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Combine quinoa and rice milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a slow simmer, then cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender.

Stir in raisins, apricots, and vanilla, then transfer about 1 1/2 cups to a blender and purée.

Return puréed mixture to the pan and stir to mix. Serve warm or chilled.

Per serving (1/2 cup): calories: 106; fat: 1.4 g; calories from fat: 12.3%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 2.4 g; carbohydrates: 21.4 g; sugar: 8.3 g; fiber: 1.5 g; sodium: 26 mg; calcium: 90 mg; iron: 1.5 mg; vitamin C: 3.1 mg; beta-carotene: 302 mcg; vitamin E: 0.9 mg

Recipe from Jennifer Raymond M.S., R.D. found in Foods that Fight Pain by Neal D. Barnard, M.D.

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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

2012-04-02T02:57:03Z

These oatmeal cookies are a better alternative to the conventional kind since they’re not only lower in fat and sugar, but are cholesterol-free.

Ingredients

Makes a dozen 4-inch cookies

1/3 cup rice milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup barley flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 vegetable oil spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix rice milk, syrup, vinegar, and vanilla.

In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add rice milk mixture, along with raisins and walnuts. Mix completely.

Lightly coat a cookie sheet with vegetable oil spray. Drop tablespoons of dough onto the sheet and flatten dough slightly with the back of the spoon. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.

Per cookie: calories: 148; fat: 3.9 g; saturated fat: 0.4 g; calories from fat: 23.7%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 3.3 g; carbohydrate: 26.2 g; sugar: 9.7 g; fiber: 2.6 g; sodium: 121 mg: calcium: 55 mg; iron: 1.1 mg; vitamin C: 0.3 mg; beta-carotene: 1 mcg; vitamin E: 0.2 mg

Recipe from Jennifer Raymond M.S., R.D. found in Foods that Fight Pain by Neal D. Barnard, M.D.

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Humility

2012-03-27T22:42:25Z

Here is a good reflection from an elder's message at church this past Sabbath. The message he gave comes from 2 Chronicles 7:14.

If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Gary gave four points to ponder:

1. Humble Ourselves
2. Prayer
3. Seek God & His Grace
4. Turn from Evil

We are either controlled by Satan or by God. My choice is to get on my knees, pray, seek God's grace and watch what I allow into my mind each day. All humans know what is evil and not of God.

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Lentil Salad

2012-03-23T01:57:47Z

Sprouted Lentil Salad

Ever since the pink slime beef reports hit the media, I have been thinking about all the foods that have plenty of protein. Lentils are an excellent source of protein. It is a myth that you need to eat animal products to be strong and get protein. Contact me for video proof if you want to see muscles on a vegan. I have very well developed and tone muscles even though I am in my 50's.

Sprouting lentils makes them more easily digestible for the body. The lentils in this salad are also a robust source of protein. If you have a difficult time locating sprouting lentils, I am sure regular lentils will be fine.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

2 cups lentil sprouts
1 pinch sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup very thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
black pepper, to taste

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine lentil sprouts, cucumber, tomato, green onions, cilantro, and radishes. Toss lightly.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss lightly to coat.

Per serving (1/2 recipe): calories: 116; fat: 0.9 g; calories from fat: 6.3%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 8.4 g; carbohydrates: 24.5 g; sugar: 3.6 g; fiber: 4 g; sodium: 176 mg; calcium: 59 mg; iron: 3.6 mg; vitamin C: 31 mg; beta-carotene: 385 mcg; vitamin E: 0.8 mg

Recipe from Isis Israel, Food for Life Educational Alliance Partner

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Justification and the Bible

2012-03-19T03:23:58Z

I recently attended a revival service at Ojai Valley Seventh-day Adventist Christian church. Dennis Priebe is a revivalist and he gave a presentation on Justification. You can read his website that gives a much deeper explanation by going to his website below:

Justification

Here is an excellent table showing the three Christian standards about Justification. The last row is how Dennis gave us an example of a scuba diver and his need for oxygen to sustain life. Just replace oxygen in the example for Justification:

Evangelical	Biblical	Catholic
Christ for Us	Christ for Us & Christ In Us	Infused Righteousness
Christ Alone	Christ & the Holy Spirit	Through Sacraments
Accounting Us Righteous	Making Us Righteous	Merit Eternal Life
Justification >> New Birth	New Birth >> Justification	Indulgences
No Oxygen Tank Needed Just Dive in the Water	Air Tank Needed & Keep the Line Connected	Fill Tanks with Oxygen & Dive All You Want

Do You Eat Hamburger or Red Meat?

2012-03-08T04:40:41Z

Avoid Animal Products for Better Health

For many years, I was a meat eater. I grew up in the 60's when the McDonald restaurants chain expanded rapidly. It was a special treat to go there or Burger King to get a hamburger. I continued eating red meat until 1999 when I realized I was overweight and headed for health problems. We all remember the E Coli deaths and now Jim Avila reports about Pink Slime. Ammonia Gas was used to treat animal fat that was processed into hamburger and sold in the stores to you and me. Watch this video to learn why the meat industry is not your advocate for health.

Pink Slime

Over time, I was able to give up eating all animal products. I recommend eliminating one food at a time to sustain permanent change. I did not totally give up chicken at once. I decided to just eat white chicken meat until I was ready to give up chicken breasts. I used the same approach with turkey. Here is a link to some delicious recipes that are vegan.

Healthy Living Recipes

You will not miss eating animal products. You will also feel better. As a matter of fact, you can get plenty of nutrition from a direct source. Ever notice how cows are grazing in the pasture all day long? If you eat meat from cows, you are getting protein and nutrition from a secondary source. By taking organic greens yourself, you get the protein directly from the plant.

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Fairest Lord Jesus

2012-02-19T03:37:49Z

This was our closing song at Ventura Seventh-day Adventist Christian Church today, 18 February 2012. Our pastor Jim Ayars preached about Luke 4: 31-37. This Christian hymn always moves me to tears. We had Kay Cushman playing the organ. The video is by Amy Grant and she is playing a guitar. Praise You Lord Jesus!

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Stop the Insanity

2012-02-14T18:30:42Z

We Are Suffocating Ourselves

Did you know that you are contributing to our loss of oxygen on the planet every time you eat a hamburger or other meat product that comes from a cow? Large corporations like McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys and Jack in the Box search for the cheapest beef to ensure higher profits. Rain forests are being cleared in countries like Brazil and Mexico so cattle ranchers can produce beef for everyone that buys fast food hamburgers. How does the clearing of rain forests impact our planet's loss of oxygen?

Rain forests create oxygen. Plants give off oxygen in exchange for carbon dioxide which plants use as fuel. Here is an article on Wikipedia about Oxygen Levels

In 1996, Scientists drilled into ice in Antarctica deep enough to extract ice that had formed over 150 years ago. The oxygen content of the atmosphere in that ice pack was found to be 38-40 percent. These researchers checked the oxygen content recently and found our atmosphere now is 18-20 percent oxygen. That is a 50 percent drop. In large cities of the world like Tokyo, Chicago, and Mexico City the oxygen content is now ranging from 13-16 percent oxygen. No oxygen breathing organism can exist when there is 6 percent oxygen in the atmosphere. Our society is rapidly heading towards suffocation.

So if you want to slow down the destruction of rain forests in developing nations, switch to healthier alternatives. There is very little benefit in eating animal products. There is no fiber in animal products. Animal products are loaded with fat and cholesterol.

Here are some tasty alternatives to animal products. I have a section on my blog page called healthy living. You will not miss the animal products once you taste Meatless Meatloaf which is made out of lentils, oats, vegetables and walnuts. There are Black Bean Burgers that are also delicious. You will lose weight, improve your cardiovascular health, and feel better physically as well as stop contributing to the loss of rain forests in our world.

Healthy Living

Divine Mystery

2012-02-05T04:13:31Z

I was blessed this morning at church. Our Sabbath School Superintendent is a very talented artist, musician, and writer. She reported about a goal she began at the beginning of 2012. Each morning, she reads from the Book of Psalms. She reflects on Psalms before beginning the day. Here is a powerful concept that she shared with us today:

When we are being creative with art, we are using our God given talents to honor God. Every human being is blessed with talents. When we use these talents, we are in a divine way in prayer to God. We are acknowledging the gifts we have been given. Here are some of the most commonly used forms of art humans engage in:

1. Cooking
2. Drawing
3. Keep a Diary or Journal
4. Music
5. Painting
6. Poetry
7. Pottery
8. Reading
9. Sculpting
10. Walking
11. Writing

So the next time I start feeling stressed out about the time it takes me in the kitchen each day to make healthy meals, I will try to remember that I am actually in prayer to my creator God. Writing blog posts has become a very useful skill. I enjoy several types of music. I go for daily walks. I do need to get out my paint set and create a painting. I should also do some drawings on the sketch pad I used back in college art class. I do keep a journal to record what my emotional life is like each day.

So I have plenty to do to keep my creative powers in use. Does anyone want to buy a television set? I only have basic cable and do enjoy PBS here in Southern California. I read that most programs on television actually work similar to hypnosis in turning off the critical thinking side of our brain. You can read more on the Natural News Blog

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