Recommended Reading

 Q3-Recommended Reading

I've been fairly busy the last few months, it seems a new recommended reading post will come every three months. 

Environmental

Solar is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuel, renewable energy has finally passed the positive tipping point!

Norway has come up with great idea to reduce plastic bottle ending up in a landfill. By offering a chance to win $1000. 

Being a Certified Arborist, I found this very interesting Lightning kills 320 million trees each year!

Even trees don't like to breathe wildfire smoke. they'll hold their breath to avoid it! Yes trees do breathe.

A tree with 40 different fruits? I want one of these!

2.2 billion people in the world lack access to safe drinking water. MIT engineers have developed a water harvester the size of a window.

Health

Just like the world is round, climate change is real.

Eating to fight the Climate Crisis

Is an apple a day really good for your health?

It's very hot pretty much everywhere, so what's the best and worst foods to eat during a heatwave?

Does drinking a hot drink really cool you down?

When you get stressed out and we all do, try this Be the pebble

Recipes

We have been eating The Incredible Soy Curl for a couple of years now, here's an awesome High protein vegan burger using soy curls.

There are so many ways to serve inexpensive tofu, The Ultimate Guide to Tofu, cooking methods and delicious recipes.

If you have ever been in IKEA, you have probably had their Swedish Meatballs. Make it Dairy Free has a vegan version of those meatballs.  For an enjoyable and informative time watch him on his Youtube channel. He has quite the beard!

Crazy Shit

Never knew this about Ketchup

After Mount Vesuvis erupted, Romans didn't completely abandon the ruins.

Radioactive wasp nest found at old South Carolina Nuclear weapons site.

Killer bees keep spreading across the USA, thankfully they're not Radioactive!

Pizzeria THC mishap in Wisconsin left 85 people intoxicated.  They probably ate more pizza!

Why does a firetruck costs $2 million dollars

That's it for now.

Be kind

Judd

Recommended Reading

Recommended Reading

 It's been almost a year since my last recommended reading post!  It's amazing how times passes by so fast. We should definitely enjoy and be present in each moment.

Let's start off with some Health

You can boost your anticancer immunity by visiting a forest or a walk in nature with a "Forest Bath"

What's all the fuss about inflammation?  Chronic inflammation is the root cause of most disease. Is olive oil better than ibuprofen?

All of us have cancer cells and most people develop some type of cancer but a strong immune system can keep them in check. How to slow cancer growth.

It's never too late to turn back the clock, How to increase your life expectancy by 12 to 14 years!

How many Jumping Jacks can you do in 60 seconds? How about the dreaded "Burpees", personally, I love burpees!

On to the Environment

In the Netherlands, to help fight climate change, sidewalks are being turned into gardens

The UK is pressing on for Solar panels to be on all new build homes by 2027

It's easy to assume our world is in a bleak direction, but there is hope...What the Earth could look like in 2125

A "hidden" source of clean energy that could power Earth for 170,000 years?

Great Recipes 

The best easiest Fluffy Vegan Protein Pancakes

For breakfast try these 4-ingredient Banana oatmeal Nut Butter "Cookies"

This recipe is from the new "Blue Zones Kitchen" cookbook,

Tomato Pasta Soup

4 cups water

2 cups veg broth

1 15oz can diced or chopped fire-roasted tomatoes

1 cup tomato sauce

2 tbs olive oil

1lb orzo pasta

1 tsp salt

In a large soup pot bring water and broth to boil.

Add tomato sauce, olive oil, orzo and salt, stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low and bring to simmer for approximately 20 minutes. stir so orzo doesn't stick to the bottom.

Enjoy with warmed baguette!

Finally some "crazy shit"

This guy really loves the NY Mets, he outruns the subway to the Mets ballpark!

Are you old enough to remember the Ford maverick? No, not the new small pickup. The 1970's compact car that didn't sell very well is still around, just not where you would think.

Premier League Champions Liverpool fans literally "moved the Earth" It was an incredible game!

Approximately 2000 shipping containers fall overboard every year! What happens when the burst open?

Someone needs to create a development with these affordable homes

That's all I got this time!

Be kind

Judd

Natural Allergy Relief

Spring is here! Along with new growth comes the dreaded allergies. Most over the counter relief comes with help but makes you drowsy. There is a better alternative with Stinging Nettle  You can find it growing in the wild (don't consume when flowering) or much easier is at a health store or online. Amazon has many to choose from, but always buy organic please.

Natural Allergy Relief

Anyone who has been hiking before or even working in the garden has probably encountered "stinging nettle".  You never forget the stinging pain on your leg or hands that comes with brushing up against this wonderful weed.  But the natural benefits outweigh the sting of Nettle.  The first recorded use of it was by Roman soldiers battling the harsh cold by rubbing leaves on their arms to induce inflammation just to warm their skin!  Its leaves have long stinging hairs that inject chemicals into the skin of unlucky persons or animals who cross its path.  It is its natural defense mechanism.

Some of the great benefits when consuming nettle are:

*Helps to detox the body, it is a natural diuretic, flushing out harmful chemicals and 

excess liquids. especially useful in urinary tract infections.

*Promotes healthy blood circulation and cardiovascular health, with high amounts of

iron and vitamin c its helps to alleviate anemia and fatigue.  Also with high amounts of potassium it lowers your risk of strokes and heart attacks.

*Reduces arthritis pain, the antioxidant properties minimize the swelling related with arthritis and used topically can relieve some pain also.  

*Alleviates allergic reactions, even though the physical contact of nettle causes inflammation, the ingestion of it does the opposite by dampening the body's response to allergens.  It binds with the body's histamine receptors to lessen the effects of allergy symptoms. 

One of the most effective ways to consume Nettle is drinking a tea blend of  nettle, peppermint tea  and honey.  Nettle by itself has a very strong earthy taste, the honey and peppermint smooth it out a little.  You can find a variety of different brands to purchase online or at your local health food store,  Some even sell it in bulk so you can make your blend.

Making Nettle Leaf Tea Using Dried Nettles

• Place about two teaspoons of dried nettle leaves in a tea strainer and place the strainer in a mug.
• Pour in boiling water, cover, and let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add honey or sweetener of choice, stir to dissolve.
• Strain out and discard leaves.
• Sip and enjoy!

The next time you have the sniffles from pollen, brew  a cup of Nettle tea!  During heavy allergy season drink it daily you will definitely see a difference.  

It is always better to find a natural remedy from nature than bombarding your immune system with a man-made alternative.

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd