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I attended a lecture on the connection between food and depression, and the information was amazing. By our eating habits, we are determining also our attitudes. Somewhere during the lecture we participants received a handout listing essential chemicals for feeding and maintaining a healthy brain. Here is the list, which appears to be taken from a book entitled "Nutrition for the Brain"  (page 61). BRAIN ESSENTIALS tryptophan: pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds, tofu, cauliflower, walnuts, flaxseed and grapes tyrosine: watermelon, almonds, lentils, whole grains (wheat and oats), bananas, lima beans, avocados, seaweed (spiraling), and dry roasted soy beans no cholesterol: whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts iron: seaweed, soy beans, pumpkin and sesame seeds, cashews, raisins and sun-dried tomatoes thiamine: macadamia nuts, pistachios, fresh green peas, edamame, navy beans and asparagus choline and betaine: quinoa, spinach, green soybeans and beets...

Just found an interesting documentary online, "The Secrets of Sugar". I'm not eating any sugar, not even the 'natural' sugars in honey, molasses or fruit. Well, on extremely rare occasions I indulge in a a Granny Smith apple or a banana heavily smeared with almond butter which the fat from it greatly slows the breakdown of sugar from the fruit. Since cutting all sugars, and I mean all, and eating so many veggies with high fiber gluten-free grains (quinoa, millet in moderation as it's high glycemic, adlay/Job's tears, brown rice) and low glycemic beans only (lentils, garbanzos and black beans) my energy which was always good is very good. People are amazed that my simple diet gives me so much energy. And even better, I hardly ever have a sniffle, a cold or a sore throat (only after eating something that has a high glycemic or fructose count, irritates my upper GI candida). Hmmm, could there be a connection between eating no sugar and feeling well? Wow,...

It's been nearly seven years since I got sick, and wow, during that time I've had so very few sweets. Well, today saw a recipe for some almond butter cookies that sure did look good. Tweaked a few of the ingredients and I think I've found a rare treat to enjoy. And yes, today am trying dates for the first time. Probably I won't have any reaction but I don't want to push it. Slow and steady. But yes, a TREAT! Almond Butter Cookie Bars  (mix wet ingredients in very hot water) 11-12 medjool dates soaked in 2/3 c very hot water 5 T coconut oil 2/3 c almost butter  (add after the above is mixed and blended or mashed smooth) 1 t vanilla 2 T fresh ginger, minced  (mix dry ingredients) 1 c quinoa flour 3 T almond flour 1/2 t baking powder 1 t cinnamon powder a dusting of nutmeg salt to taste Blend all of the ingredients together until the mixture is a cross between a dough and a batter. Mine was a little runny so I decided to make cookie bars instead o...

Article taken from  "Candida: How to Eliminate It Naturally" An  imbalance in gut flora  can allow specific bacteria and fungi to invade our bodies. Candida is a fungus, which is a form of yeast, and a very small amount of it lives in your mouth and intestines. When overgrowth over-growth occurs, candida breaks down the wall of the intestine and penetrates the bloodstream, releasing toxic byproducts into your body. This can lead to many different health problems, ranging from digestive issues to depression and even cancer. How do you get candida overgrowth? The healthy bacteria in your gut typically keep your candida levels in check. However, several factors can cause the candida population to get out of hand:             Eating a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar (which feed the yeast)             Consuming a lot of alcoho...

5 Secrets about White Flour That Will Shock You The standard American diet is a diet of chronic disease and death. Our food supply has been killing us slowly. White flour has been killing you!  In 1910, the Federal District Court of Missouri declared bleached white flour unfit as human food. But, unfortunately, according to H.W. Wiley, first chief of the Food and Drug Administration, the enforcement of this law was “halted through the political influence of the flour millers” and “no notice of violations has since been made by the FDA.” Mr. Wiley’s book “The History of a Crime Against the Pure Food Law” discusses this case. (Reference here) Nowadays, flour is made from wheat that is being treated with fungicides, pesticides, and insecticides from seedling to storage. Since then approximately 60 different chemicals have been approved to bleach flour. Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar – Your Brain’s Silent Killers  1. Bleached Flour ha...

Creamy Dill Dip (raw)   1+ cup sunflower seeds (soaked and drained) 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 t. sea salt several sprigs of fresh dill weed 1 thin slice sweet onion water as needed In a high-speed blender, blend the soaked sunflower seeds with all of the ingredients except the dill weed. Add water as necessary. When the dip is of the desired consistency, add in the fresh dill weed and lightly buzz the ingredients to mix the dill and put flecks of green color throughout. The dip chilled will be thicker and flavors will blend better, but a fresh dip is a delight too.

Cilantro Pesto   1 very large wad of cilantro leaves & stems 1/2 - 2/3 cup olive oil 1/3 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (some zest, if desired) 5-7 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon sea salt 2/3 - 1 cup almonds Buckwheat Noodles and Veggies  1 package buckwheat noodles (12 oz?) 2 large tomatoes, sliced somewhat thinly 1 pepper, sliced thinly 1 very large handful fresh spinach, cut into 2-3 inch lengths more salt and lemon juice if desired To make the pesto in a high speed blender, put in the wet ingredients (lemon juice and olive oil) and half of the cilantro leaves. Blend till somewhat smooth before adding the remaining leaves. Blend again, adding in the seasonings and the almonds last. The almonds do not need to be blended into a smooth paste ... some texture adds interest to the food. Serve fresh or chilled. (The pesto will definitely be thicker once it has chilled.) Buckwheat vermicelli with veggies (tomatoes, sweet red pepper, spinach) and cilantro pesto sauce. To make the gluten...