Black Sesame Seeds

Home made Sauerkraut with cucumber salad topped with Black Sesame Seeds  

Salad:

cucumber
tomato
onion
avocado
nori sheet
Dressing:
Apple cider vinage
olive oil
garlic
ginger
lime juiced
salt & pepper 

What's on my mind today....well it's actually been a couple of months now.....It's my Hair.  I am going gray, about 75% gray....so my hair dresser tells me....and there for I'm going lighter.....not too happy about this fact of life. So I have pulled out the Black sesame seeds...you may ask why? Well research suggests that antioxidant properties can prevent the oxidation of cells that cause grey hair.  I don't know if it will bring my dark hair back but it's worth a try. 

Here are some other reasons why you should eat Black Sesame Seeds.

• The skin is one of the parts of the body that readily benefits from eating sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are known regulators of skin health and are also good for skin cell growth.
• Sesame seeds are rich in antioxidants and antioxidants are strongly linked to anti-aging, cancer prevention and promoting heart health.  
• They are good for fighting off free radicals 
• Black sesame seeds are rich in minerals like iron, calcium, copper and manganese and phosphorus. 
• Black sesame seeds have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and traditional Ayurveda Indian medicine to address the underlying physical disturbances that lead to aging and premature gray hair. 

Enjoy

Apple Cinnamon Chia Seed Cereal

Apple Cinnamon Chia Seed Cereal 

Being a stay at home Mother is one of my passions. I am a Mother of 5 boys....yes all mine. Two of my older son's have moved out but are still over all the time. One of my other passions is to share with others the joy in all that I do. Health and wellness are important to me. I like things that are quick, easy and nutritious. This recipe is all three. There are so many variations for this recipe that I will share with you in the future....stay tuned.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups spring water or filtered water
• 1/2 cashew nuts
• 5 brazil nuts
• 2 tbsp hemp seeds
• 2 tbsp lecithin 
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1 apple
• 1 banana
• pinch of sea salt
• sweeten with stevia, honey or maple syrup

Preparation:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until it thickens up.
3. Top with coconut, chopped nuts, sliced apples, sprinkle a little cinnamon and don't forget goji berries.

This mixture gets pretty thick. My Vitamix handles anything but I'm not sure about using a regular blender...let me know if you do and if it works. You could also use 2 1/2 cups of nut milk and skip the cashew nuts, brazil nuts, and hemp seeds. I do it this way because it's easy for me and I must say it's a nice combination. 

Seth enjoying his breakfast with his black bear

 Chia seeds are a great source of Omega-3 and 6 essential fatty acids. Omega-3s enhances immunity and promotes communication between brain cells. That means your kids will get smarter and also good for us working Mothers. They are also high in fibre, antioxidants, which means we are going to be looking and feeling younger everyday, calcium, protein, magnesium and much much more. Oh they also help regulate blood sugar levels, thus curbing the desire to overeat! 

Side Note: I drink chia seed with Chlorophyll everyday....love the stuff. My husband Jon and the kids enjoy it too.....add some lemon or any other flavouring with a little sweeter and you shouldn't have a problem getting your little ones to drink it....they're so much fun. 

Enjoy

Omegas

Omegas from raw, sprouted hemp, flax and chia. I blend it all into my morning smoothie. I also love placing a couple Tablespoons of chia in a bowl with dried fruits like goji berries and golden berries. Both are high in antioxidants to combat free radical damage and oxidation of our cells, keeping us looking and feeling more youthful and vibrant. Soak chia and fruit in your favorite nut milk for 5-10 minutes to hydrate into a gel, and enjoy! Chia holds a ton of water, and keeps our skin hydrated.