Trying to ripen Avocados after bringing them home from the Store can be Tricky. Here is the Easy Way to get a Perfect Avocado Every Time. When you visit the Grocery Store, forget all the tips you previously heard about buying the Perfect Avocado. Instead, Simply Make sure they are Firm & Buy them Green.
Find Out How to Ripen Avocados Here
Is the Chicken Pox Vaccine Causing the New Shingles Epidemic
Recently we have been hearing about an increase in Shingles with a possible link to the Chicken Pox Vaccine being given to children. I have been wondering about this since we now have grandchildren who are the 1st generation to receive the shots. My husband & I both came from larger families & everyone naturally got the chicken pox & I don’t personally remember anyone getting shingles until recently.
See More Info about the Shingles Epidemic Here
Rat Study: Raw Food vs Cooked
The Great American Rat Experiment: Raw Food vs the Cooked American Diet is an Amazing Story about a Study that was Done with Rats Only to Discover Some Interesting Theories about Health & Disease…Very Similar to What We are Seeing in America Today. Seeing this Gives Me Hope that Eating Right Might Actually be the Natural Medicine We Need to Bring Health to Our Mind & Bodies in a Simple Way.
See the Raw Food Studies Here
The Pottenger Cat Experiments
The Pottenger Cat Experiments are One of the best known studies of Raw vs Cooked Foods with animals was a 10 yr research project using 900 cats. Dr Pottenger fed all 900 cats the same food, the only difference being that one group received it raw, while the other received it cooked.
~ See More about the Pottenger Cat Experiments Here ~
Easy Cajun Jambalaya Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 mins – Cook time: 30 mins – Total time: 40 mins – Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup long grain rice
Instructions:
- Heat oil in large heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and sausage; cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Stir onion into skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 2 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in Seasoning. Return chicken and sausage to skillet.
- Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
Is Coconut Oil Healthy? The Controversy Explained
I was planning to write an article about Coconut Oil for our website: BulkHerbsandSpice.Com but while doing the research I found an article that is so well said, I am sharing the link instead. This is the best information I have found so far & their research on the American Health Association has me again questioning our governments role in deciding what is actually good for us when it comes to health.
Coconut Oil Fad Good? See More Info Here
Cayenne Pepper – Why I Will Always have this in My Medicine Cabinet
Did you know that Cayenne Pepper is a hemostatic meaning that it stops bleeding? Crazy Right? But believe it or not, it is absolutely true. Ask any kitchen chef or doctor and their is a good chance they already know this. Another amazing fact about Cayenne Pepper is not only that it can stop bleeding but after the initial sting, it can reduce pain too.
~ See Why You Must have Cayenne Pepper on Hand ~
Yummy Cocoa Bites
Healthy for You Yummy Cocoa Bites Recipe
Health Professionals are now saying that Coconut Oil is Good for You and helps the body absorb nutrients into the cells. They are also suggesting that it can help with weight loss and aging and taking up to 6 tablespoons a day is OK. See Full Yummy Cocoa Bites Recipe Here
Chicken Swing – This is too Cute!
A Gotta have Exercise Swing for the Chicken Coop…this is too Cute! Soooo we Recently Put Up Our Homemade Swing in the Hen House & have Been Eagerly Watching to See what Happens. It has Been a Few Days & As of Yet, None of Hopped on so Maybe there is a Trick to this. If Anyone has Any Suggestions, Please Comment Below so We can Get them Interested in Taking a Try on their New Swing…(0: Continue reading Chicken Swing – This is too Cute!
Best Ever Homemade Granola Recipe
Ingredients
5 Cups Quick Oats
1/2 Cup Dry Milk (Optional)
1/2 Cup Raisins (Optional)
3/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt
1/3 Cup Honey
1/3 Cup Oil
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
Stir Dry Mix Together in Large Bowl
Heat Honey, Oil, & Brown Sugar to Boiling
Remove from Heat & Stir Into Dry Ingredients
Notes
Note: If You Boil the Liquid Ingredients a Few Minutes, it Will be Like Nuggets in the Granola. Also, You May Bake at 375 for 10 Minutes if Desired.
