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

Easy Cold Brew Coffee and Snickerdoodle Protein Balls 

Here's an easy and inexpensive way to make your own cold brew coffee;

Using your favorite coarse ground bean,  add 1/4 cup to a large "Mason Jar".

Fill with filtered water, stir a few times and place in the refrigerator.  12-18 hours later, your ready to drain through a screen or coffee filter into a clean glass container. Simple.  Mix to your desired richness with water, non-dairy milk or drink it straight!

You can add another 1/8 cup of ground and start over for your next batch.

For a Snickerdoodle treat:

In a large mixing bowl mix:

1-1/2 cup of almond flour(GF) or general purpose flour

1/4 cup vanilla plant-based protein powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup almond butter(or any nut butter)

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 tbs non-dairy milk (or water)

In a separate bowl mix 1 tbs of each, cinnamon and sugar for rolling.

Once well mixed, portion approximately 1-1/2 tbs mixture into a ball.

Roll each ball in the cinnamon/sugar mixture and place in the freezer to set.

You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks( not likely they will last that long!

 

Enjoy with your Cold Brew!

Be kind

Judd

 Let's do fika!

According to many worldwide studies Sweden is one of the happiest countries to live. Fika, the delightful custom of enjoying a coffee and a treat with friends is as Swedish as ABBA. 

Surely it's just a coffee break?  Fika is much more than that, to Swedes, fika is something of a ritual. It typically consists of coffee and a sweet treat shared with friends on a regular basis.  It is a deliberate way to share a social connection with friends and colleagues during work times.  More importantly, a way to enjoy time with those you love and just connect, especially in nature.  Our daughter Briana spent time in Sweden and recently came back with fika as a daily ritual. Kristen and I have made it a weekly connection to spend quality time together.  That is what fika is all about. 

Let's do fika!

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd 

Recommended Reading

Miso says "Wake up, it's reading time!" 

I haven't done a Recommended Reading post since May 0f 2022!

Life has been busy and my attention has been scattered.  Now back on the right track, let's get down to business.

Some good news...

Honesty prevails at a Swedish library when it was accidently left open.

Get your swing on at America's largest swing set. open now in Philadelphia.

The world can feel heavy...32 Reasons why everything will be okay

Coming 2024...one love, one message lives on..Bob Marley-One Love

Health

What to eat for a healthy gut...Gut Health Diet

Research has shown that a plant-based diet can help in controlling Parkinson 's Disease

Known as the 3 Sisters these 3 foods consumed in this Costa Rican Blue Zones help residents live to 100.

An Essential Oil Blend to open your sinuses.

The surprising link between hydration and aging.  and the Importance of hydration.

The new rapidly growing trend of Multigenerational Living

Matcha More powerful than regular green tea? YES, yes it is!

Recipes

Coconut Crusted Tofu served over your choice of grain, by The Narddog Cooks, this is not the Andy from "The Office", but his name is Andy Bernard! For relaxing and great vegan recipes check him out.

Change up your grain intake with a Inca Quinoa Salad.

Today we are having simple "Blackened Tofu Sandwiches"

Press and slice Tofu, melt vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat.  Coat the tofu with "blackened seasoning" cook until blackened on both sides. Serve on bread of your choice with tomatoes, spinach, avocado etc. Easy seasoning mix of: paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.

Environment

How the Dutch went down the toilet looking for heat. Sewage waste is being seen as a reliable for millions of homes in the Netherlands.

The Worlds largest landfill is now a park in NYC.

If humans went extinct, what would Earth look like one year later?

6 Must-see Environmental Films and TV shows of 2023

Crazy Shit

If you had a choice to receive 1 million dollars in one month or a penny doubled every 30 days which would you choose? It Might Surprise You!

If it isn't the Otters who take over the world, A group of Orca's originating from one "Grandmother" are doing their best to get revenge.

This can only happen in Florida.

This isn't really crazy shit, but interesting. Are you a miracle?

That's all for now!

 

Be kind!

Judd

It's About Thyme!

 

It's About Thyme!

Thyme is a herb whose small leaves grow on clusters of thin stems.  Grown primarily as an aromatic culinary herb it forms a mound 6-12" and 6' wide.  Obviously low growing, it prefers dry, sandy and even rocky soils. It prefers full sun, good drainage and is even drought and frost-proof.  This makes it a very easy herb anyone can grow, even inside year -round!  Just remember to keep it trimmed back. Use cuttings of 5-6" for cooking, leaving 5' of growth for good health of the plant. This aromatic woodsy tasting herb is great on many types of fish, in  soups and veggies. 

What you might not have known about thyme is its medicinal uses!

At a time when antibiotics and drugs of synthetic origin weren't being used, thyme was actively being used by traditional healers to treat a variety of ailments- from coughing to nervous disorders!  The many benefits of using thyme are:

*Immunity booster: packed with vitamins and antioxidants, helping to prevent colds, flus and other illness.

*Cough and sore throat remedy: the essential oils help alleviate the cough and sore throats caused by bronchitis, colds and flu.

*Reduces inflammation and speeds healing: thyme has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antiseptic properties which is why it has been long used for cuts, scrapes and bruises.

3-Ingredient Immunity Tea

This is excellent for a cough or sore throat also!

Take 3 sprigs of fresh thyme in 1 cup boiled water and let steep for 10 minutes.

Strain into a cup, squeezing a half of a lemon and stir in 1 tablespoon of manuka honey or raw local honey.

Sip and enjoy!

Thank you for reading.

Have a great day.

Judd

The Incredible Soy Curls

The Incredible Soy Curl

 

We have been eating plant-based since 2008, and for some unbeknownst reason, have never heard of soy curls!!  In some Whole Foods they offer a vegan General TSO  Chickin' in the prepared foods.  It seems that it is getting harder to find in most of their stores, which is sad, because it is delicious.

Kris and I have tried to replicate it numerous times, but to know avail.

UNTIL NOW!!

I regularly watch a Youtube channel called "The Narddog Cooks" https://www.youtube.com/@thenarddogcooks

No this isn't Andy Barnard from "The Office", but he shares the same name! He introduced us to Soy Curls and it hasn't been the same. Andrew shares some of the easiest and most nutritious recipes, all the while in a most relaxing setting. He is truly the best presenter I have come across.

His Chickin' Noodle Soup is awesome and made with Soy Curls.

Butler Foods is one of the most known producers of Soy Curls. Curls are Non-GMO soy beans, high in protein, fiber and are grown without chemicals and pesticides.

Here's our easy 4 ingredient recipe for General Tso Chickin': 

Pre-soak Dry Soy Curls in filtered water for 10 minutes.

Dry soy curls with a paper towel.

then brown them in a med-heat skillet until curls begin to firm.

Season with Adobo All-purpose seasoning.( we use Goya)

Add 2-3 tbs. of Tamari or Coconut Amino Acids to darken the curls.

Add 2-4 tbs. of Trader Joe's General Tsao stir fry sauce to taste.

Serve over Brown rice, Quinoa or choice of noodles, adding vegetables of your choice.

Hope you enjoy!

Be kind.

Judd

Andrew Bernard | The Nard Dog Cooks@thenarddogcooks

Recommended Reading 12/19/21

This photo was taken at The Garden of Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

It has been quite a while since the last post (July), so I apologize.  

Let's finish off the year with a recommended reading list.

 Health/Food

If you don't know yet, Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn tells us "Everything You Need to Know To Start A Plant-based Diet"

From "The No Meat Athlete": 7 Foods Worth Eating Eating Single Day How many do you consume? He along with Robert Cheeke have an incredible new book out called "The Plant-Based Athlete"

Did you know that our bodies produce molecules called cannabinoids, the body's own version of THC and CBD

What the hell is "Sulforaphane" and "Why it is so good for you"  then check out

 "Broccoli- The DNA Whisperer"

Environment

The environment and our health go hand in hand.  Climate change is REAL and our food and lifestyle choices should be the first option in doing our part in helping curb this CRISIS.

How much food is wasted in the world? 1.4 BILLION TONS per YEAR! 80 Billion pounds in the United States alone, which equals 30-40% of food produced. 

The U.S. could feed 800 million people with the grain that livestock is fed.

India is turning "Waste to Watts" using biogas digesters to turn organic waste into electricity.

Did you know the world's largest living single organism is in Pando Forest, Utah?  Alarmingly, deer and elk are devouring it. 

Here in Florida, they are thinking a 20 foot seawall will save Miami from rising sea water.

The year was 1856. Scientists understood physics of climate change.  What The Fuck!

For a free e-book on Climate Change and Global Warming

CRAZY SHIT

When we thought we had heard everything about 9/11, comes the "Great Maritime Rescue of Lower Manhattan"

How Camels- "the ships of the desert" were part of a dark history of  American West.

I will land the plane with "A Letter From 2030"

For an free awesome outlet of environmental, etc. short and full length documentaries check out:

Waterbear 

Have a wonderful Holiday Season.

Be safe.

Judd

Vitamin N

 

All vitamins and minerals are very important and essential for proper health.  Vitamin N is one that is probably overlooked more than any other.  Vitamin N is essentially a prescription to spend more time in nature. Vitamin "Nature" makes us feel great.  It is why when the sun comes out everyone jumps for joy and heads outside.  Did you know Nature can heal your over-stressed brain, but just how much Vitamin N do we need?  Spending just 10 minutes 2-3 times per week in nature can really make a difference in how you feel.

Here's 5 ways nature can help you be a better you:

*Nature clears your head: A 90 minute walk in a natural environment has a positive impact with lower levels of anxiety and obsessive worry.

*It improves your mood and lowers stress: All types of green exercise activities improve self-esteem and combats negative moods like anger, tension and depression.   

*It spurs creativity: Are you stressing about a big project or exam, take a walk in the woods.  Problem solving skills are thought to originate in the same area of the brain as we use for selective attention and threat detection.  Researchers are concerned that our ability to think creatively is being overwhelmed by the constant stimulus of digital and indoor life.

*It improves your immune system: Sick of getting sick?  Walking in nature has been found to increase our natural killer cell activity.  Natural killer cells are our bodies weapons against invading bacteria and viruses. 

*You're less likely to snack on unhealthy foods: Being more active means decreased likelihood of overeating while being sedentary.

Have you ever heard of "Forest Bathing"?  

For more reading: Why we need Nature

Grab some hydration and go take a walk.

Have a great week.

Be kind.

Judd

Vitamin D

 

The Sunshine Vitamin

One of the main sources of Vitamin D comes from our exposure to sunshine. (note: tanning salons are NOT the same!) As UVB rays hit the cholesterol in our skin cells, the energy for Vitamin D synthesis is naturally generated.  The body forms "D" precursors on the skin which in turn the kidneys converts these substances into the active form of Vitamin D. The bloodstream then transport's it throughout the body.  This helps the immune system defends itself against diseases like cancer and heart disease.  It's other important role is to help regulate calcium and phosphate levels, which leads to strong bones, teeth and muscles. 

The average American spends 92% of their life indoors!

Low levels of Vitamin D can lead to increased mortality from heart disease, colon cancer, heightened risk of breast cancer and osteoporosis.   

The most efficient way to get enough of Vitamin D is exposure to sunshine.  Those with light skin only need about 20 minutes of midday sunshine ( the more exposed skin the better).  Those with darker skin need up to 2 hours to absorb the same amount.  This amount of exposure produces approximately 90% of our total amount needed, so the remaining amount needs to come from food or supplementation.  By wearing SPF clothing,(don't stop wearing if you spend a lot of time outside) you are restricting the amount of UVB rays from interacting with your skin.  By taking a 5000iu(125mcg) supplement daily you will be getting what you need. Studies have shown that Vitamin D also helps in preventing COVID 19, by improving your immune system.

Foods that are high in Vitamin D are:

*Fish- Salmon being the highest.

*Crimini Mushrooms-Portabella coming in 2nd.

*Fortified Milks-Nut milks preferred (see link).

*Fortified Yogurts-Dairy-free preferred again.

*Fortified Tofu/Tempeh- also high in protein

5 Conditions That Affect Vitamin D Absorption and How To Tell If You Are Deficient 

There are many opinions on the use of sunscreen.  Yes, they do protect you from excessive amounts of UV rays which can lead to skin damage and possibly skin cancer.  But, did you know that most sunscreens contain: Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Ecamsule or Octocrylene.   These are hormone-disrupting cancer-causing chemicals that can mess with body, which immediately begin absorbing into your bloodstream the minute you rub it on your skin!  The FDA determined just one application of sunscreen leaves your blood with 180 times the "safe" amount of these chemicals.  That's CRAZY.  In addition, sunscreen PROHIBITS your body from producing Vitamin D.  Be informed that they are very toxic to the environment, especially our marine life.  There are many natural, chemical free, safe sunscreens to choose from: Mad Hippie, Goddess Garden, Blue Lizard, and Raw Elements

Here are some foods that boost your skin's natural sun protection:

Citrus, Carrots, Strawberries, Green Tea and more

When outside for long periods of time, wear wide-brimmed hats, UV long sleeved shirts and sunglasses to protect your eyes.

DON'T FEAR THE SUN

Have a great week.

Be kind.

PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASKS 

Judd

Vitamin C

 

Fruits and vegetables such as oranges, strawberries, papayas, green peppers, broccoli and tomatoes are great sources of vitamin C.  

Why is vitamin C so essential to our health?  In its active form of ascorbic acid it helps keep us healthy by:

*Absorbing iron from plant sources and balances our iron stores

*High antioxidant protection from free radicals.

*Helps in healing wounds.

*Most importantly it boosts our immune system, which we really need now with Covid.

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, which means you can easily absorb it from food sources, but you can't store it.  You need to get it every day.  The RDA is 90 mg for males and 70 mg for women.  Which amounts to about an orange a day.  But the optimum level should be around 200 mg per day.  Our body sucks up every bit of 200 mg, but then blocks any further absorption.  Any amount over that just gets peed and pooped out to maintain proper blood levels.  So just forget about taking a 1000 mg vitamin C supplement as it gets flushed down the drain.

A common misconception is that taking high amounts of vitamin C will treat and cure the common cold.  According to recent studies that is not true.  By keeping the right amount of vitamin C in our bodies it will keep our immune system strong enough to prevent or lessen the effects of a common cold.

Vitamin C helps your body's T cells fight infection. (T cells are part of the immune system and develop from stem cells in the bone marrow.) T cells defend your body by killing infected cells and calling B cells to action.  By using antibodies B cells identify pathogens and mark cells for death.

Vitamin C helps to produce more immune cells (natural killer cells) which attack infected cells and tumors more efficiently.  Its antioxidant properties helps prevent cell damage and dying during inflammation from fighting off infection.

By consuming a plant-based diet we will not have a problem getting enough Vitamin C.

Go have an orange!

Have a great week.

Be kind.

WEAR YOUR MASK

Judd

Recommended Reading 01/09/21

 

We all know 2020 has been quite a crazy unusual year.  The world is changing in both good and bad ways.  The climate crisis needs to be the #1 priority for the whole world to address.  No longer can we go on as we have been and pretending it is a hoax.  We are in the cusp of the sixth mass extinction, where we are losing 150-200 species of  plants, insects, birds and mammals to extinction every 24 hours. Our dependence on fossil fuels and unsustainable animal agriculture practice has got to stop.  We can grow enough grain to feed 70 billion animals but not enough for 7 billion people?  We have been told to use more efficient light bulbs, take shorter showers, etc.   It takes 2400 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of meat.  Only 25 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of wheat.   You can save more water by not eating a pound of meat than you can by not taking a shower for 6 months!

But there is hope, Eat Just A San Francisco business which started out producing a plant-based egg substitute (Hampton Creek "Ju st" mayo and  "Ju st" eggs) has gotten approval from Singapore to start producing "lab-grown chicken" ending the the overcrowded factory farm way of raising chickens.

Elephants are booming in Kenya, there populations have doubled in the past 30 years.

Investors have been pouring more money into green energy than ever before.

An Australian renewable energy project could power most of Singapore.

What does the future hold for the growth of renewables?

"Bringing science to life through storytelling and protecting the oceans in order to drive positive change" OceanX   

U.K. to ban sales of fossil fuel vehicles by 2030, California by 2035.

Want to help prevent future pandemics?

Good read: Rich Roll on "How to Evolve and Reach Your Goals"

Have a great week.

Be kind.

WEAR YOUR MASK!

Juddd

New Year Quotes

Happy New Year 

GOODBYE 2020!

As we start off the new year, let us be grateful that we have made it to see 2020 go away!

It has been a very crazy year and if we all work together 2021 will be a time of healthy regrowth. 

Here is my list of great quotes and thoughts from throughout the ages that might help you start the New Year with a mindful outlook.

Have more friends!

"Energy makes people beautiful" says Jack LaLanne "You don't want to be close to someone who's dead and crapped out all the time, who's bitching that it's a lousy fucking world and "Christ, my ulcers are killing me."

"Look well into thyself, there is always a source of strength which will always spring up if you wilt always look there." Marcus Aurelius

"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential...these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence." Confucius

"You have power over your mind...not over outside events.  Realize this and you will find strength." Marcus Aurelius

"Find a place inside where there's joy and the joy will burn out the pain."  Joseph Campbell 

"Your health account, your bank account, they are the same thing.  The more you put in, the more you can take out. Exercise is king and nutrition is queen. Together you have a kingdom."  Jack LaLanne 

"Learning never exhausts the mind."  Leonardo da Vinci

"Confine yourself to the present."  Marcus Aurelius

"The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it."  Thucydides

"A man's health can be judged by which he takes two at a time.. pills or stairs" "Always take the stairs, all day everyday." Joan Welsh

"The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping stone in the pathway of the strong."  Thomas Carlyle

"Know your True North, if you don't know where you are going, you're never going to get there."  Joe DeSena

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best, work together, finish together."  Epictetus

"All that we are is the result of what we have thought."  Buddha

"Everybody wants to hangout at the finish line, without running the race."  Gary Vee

"All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today."

"Stay positive, forgive others, invest in yourself, lead with an open heart, don't let others ruin your day, do things that bring you joy, be of service to humanity. find your soul tribe, LOVE yourself."  Lewis Howes

"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them"  Albert Einstein

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."  Lao Tzu

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one." Marcus Aurelius

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."  Confucius

"The devil whispered in my ear, you are not strong enough for the storm. I told the devil, I AM THE STORM."

"Under the sky, under the heavens, there is but one family."  Bruce Lee

"It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials."  Bruce Lee

"The successful warrior is just an average man with laser-like focus."  Bruce Lee

"It is not about being perfect, it's about being the best you at the moment. Allow yourself to listen inwardly, pause to hear your own wisdom." 

"Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded  thoughts."  Buddha

"Boldness calls on your willingness to let go of what you have in order to create something you dream of."

"It's not about what happens, it's about your reaction to what happens that matters."

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."  Winston Churchill

"Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your own two ears."  Laird Hamilton

"Never cease to act because you fear you may fail."  Queen Lili'uokalani

"Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself."  Marcus Aurelius

"Ask yourself at every moment, Is this necessary?"  Marcus Aurelius

"Be honest, have empathy, work hard and have fun."  Laird Hamilton

"The ocean is full of treasures, but if you swim on the surface, you won't see them all"  Jay Shetty

"More connections, less separations." King T'Challa

"God is love. Why should we contain Him any longer in our poor and narrow conceptions. Which are so often no more than the grandiose reflections of ourselves. Let us set Him free."  Jesus Christ- "The Book of Longings"

"I totally regret being healthy today...said no one ever."

"Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path."

"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river nor the same man."  Heraclitus

"The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength."  Marcus Aurelius

"No matter how far you have gone on the wrong road, you can always turn back."

"The day you plant the seed is not the same day you eat the fruit."

"He slept with wolves with no fear, because the wolves knew a lion was among them"

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."  Mahatma Gandhi

"To be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over.  It stands unmoved and the raging of the sea falls still around it."  Marcus Aurelius

"Life comes at us fast. Today. Tomorrow. When we least expect it. Be ready. Be strong. Don't be snuffed out."

"Remember.. Since the universe has no center, you can't be it.  The world does not revolve around you."

PLEASE WEAR A MASK!

STOP THINKING ONLY ABOUT YOURSELF!

TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE 2021 GREAT

Namaste'

Judd

Recommended Reading 12/06/20

 

It's time for the final 2020 reading recommendations.  2020 has been quite the year, to say the least.  Please just remember all the blessings that have been bestowed upon you.  Many have been through loss and suffering, but hopefully there will be healing and prosperity ahead for all of us.  

Let's get started with the obvious, the pandemic.  We all know that this outgoing administration has not been implementing the best practices to deal with this crisis.  We all need to look at the big picture and sacrifice our personal freedoms and start wearing a MASK! Stay 6 feet from each other and quit bitching about our freedoms are being taken away.

Life is Almost Back to Normal in Melbourne Australia

Denmark and Sweden Responded Differently

Health and Wellness

5 Mental Health Mantras for the Holidays

Just in time for the New Year: How To Form Healthy Habits That Stick

With the Holiday feasts coming up, besides stopping when you are 80% full, here's how to: Banish the Bloat,  

Crazy Shit

Does your poop float?

What is the purpose of this decision? Climate Denier to Pick Medal of Science Winner

Environment

Build Back Better a Climate Plan

Every Major Bank Says No to Funding Arctic Drilling

Bye Exxon!

A Step in the Right Direction for the Unsustainable Factory Farming Industry 

Have a great week

WEAR YOUR MASK

Judd

Have You Ever Heard of Sulforaphane?

 

Sulforaphane might possibly the most health-promoting antioxidant in the world.  It helps in fighting inflammation, protects your brain, detoxing your liver, prevents cancer, supports your heart health and even helps in weight loss.  But, the crazy thing is, this wonderful nutrient is NOT actually in foods! 

It is a compound that's created when you chew certain vegetables, thereby releasing components that mix in your mouth and create this life-giving antioxidant.

The richest source of compounds your body needs to produce sulforaphane is Broccoli sprouts. Sulforaphane is created from only raw cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower etc.

For more information on the benefits see:

Watch this first: 

Beautiful Broccoli

Sulforaphane:What is It?

Have a great week. 

Please wear your mask!

Judd

Recommended Reading

 

2020 has been quite the trying year for all of us.

Sometimes I feel like Mr.Pumpkin and I'm sure you do also.  The world is at a tipping point, where our ideas/actions have got to change for the better.  Humankind cannot continue to go down the path that we are on.  Compassion, empathy and love for one another is the only path to choose.  We need each other now more than ever before.  Only ourselves are in control of how we react and act towards others. If we  treat everyone we interact with on a daily basis kindly and with empathy, we would relieve the tension and lessen the division some in "leadership" is imparting on us.  We all just want to be loved and live a happy life.  We are all equal in the eyes of our creator,

On to my recommendations:

Environment:

You must watch Netflix's: David Attenborough A Life on Our Planet

Outrage and Optimism: podcast with Prince William 

Trail Runner Magazine: The Forests are Burning

Time Magazine: 6 Months on a Planet in Crisis: Greta Thunberg

Why Saving Nature is the Best Way to End the Pandemic Era

Wellness:

Can Eating Less Meat and Dairy Help Save Our Planet?

Casein (milk protein) is a Carcinogen: Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Center for Nutrition Studies

Most everyone is deficient in Vitamin B12, Nutritiofacts.org

The Healthiest Food Sources of B12

The Role of Meat and Dairy Viruses in Cancer

Mental Health:

How to Reclaim Time When the Day is Slipping Away

7 Practical Ways to Manage Worry

Recipes:

Minimalist Baker: 18 Dairy-Free Pasta Recipes

Crazy: 

What if a Presidential Candidate Refuses to Concede After an Election?

Hope you enjoy!

Have a great week.

Stay positive, exude love.

Judd

Fall Harvest Bowl

 

This week we have another great nutritious "Fall Bowl" recipe.

This one is inspired by "Sweetgreen", 

Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl

3 Servings

Serve on a bed of  prepared wild or brown rice, (for an easy rice recipe)

Sweet Potatoes

Slice 3 small sweet potatoes (or 2 normal) into rounds

Coat with olive oil, cinnamon, and sea salt

Roast at 350 degrees for 25 minutes

'Chicken' Tofu

Cube 1/2 block of tofu

Mix together cumin, nutmeg, cayenne, and pinch of salt

Coat tofu cubes in spice mix and spoonful of cornstarch

Saute in pan with olive oil on medium heat until crispy

Balsamic Dressing

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/2 tbsp dijon mustard

Salt & Pepper to taste

Other Toppings

 1 apple, cubed

Toast almonds with olive oil 

Roasted cauliflower with nutritional yeast 

To assemble:

Massage kale with olive or coconut oil until softened

Add cooked rice, tofu, and sweet potatoes

Top with almonds, apple, cauliflower and balsamic dressing

Have a great week.

Wear your mask please.

VOTE!!!

Judd

Tomatoes & Herbs with Artichoke Garlic Bread

Tomatoes & Herb with Artichoke Garlic Bread 

These are two delicious recipes from two of are favorite chefs: Chef Chloe Coscarelli and Kris Carr.  Kris Carr is a New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist.  Her Tomato & Herb recipe was changed a little by switching the olive oil with Balsamic Glaze.  Chef Chloe Coscarelli is a vegan chef and author of numerous cookbooks of which we have probably created each recipe.  To learn more about Kris go here: Meet Kris and for Chloe, the first vegan chef to win "Cupcake Wars" : Meet Chloe.

Artichoke Garlic Bread From "Chloe Flavor"

12-16oz. jar or can Artichoke hearts, drained.

1/2 cup vegan butter.

2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast.

3-6 garlic cloves.

1/2 tsp sea salt.

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil.

1 baguette.

vegan parmesan

Preheat oven to 425'

Combine all ingredients in food processor, pulse until mixture is combined but with texture.

Slice baguette in half horizontally and place cut-side up, spreading an even layer of mixture.

Sprinkle with "parmesan" cheese.

Bake for 10 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes, making sure not to burn!

Tomatoes & Herbs

4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced in 1/4" sections.

3 Tablespoons of coarsely chopped fresh basil.

Sea salt and ground black pepper.

3-4 tablespoons of Balsamic Glaze.

Arrange sliced tomatoes on a plate and sprinkle basil, salt/pepper and glaze.

Enjoy!

This is a meal in itself , but if making for several people, try some delicious 1 Pot Lentil Soup

You will truly enjoy this meal.