The Benefits & Science of Echinacea

April 17, 2022

If you grew Echinacea in your garden or could find it somewhere in wilderness, you probably had a desire to put it in a vase before you even thought about its health benefits. But this bright purple flower, native to North America, isn’t just a beautiful flower. It’s been used for thousands of years as a remedy for colds, coughs, bronchitis, upper respiratory infections, and even some inflammatory conditions.

Echinacea is very popular among herbalists, acupuncturists, and doctors since it is used to support their patients’ immune systems. If you are interested to know why, here is a brief information about history, science, and benefits of this powerful plant.

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BLUEBERRY SPINACH SMOOTHIE

April 7, 2022

INGREDIENTS

makes 2 servings

2/3 cup yogurt of your choice (dairy, coconut, soy)

1 ripe banana

2/3 cup frozen blueberries

2 large frozen strawberries

1 cup spinach leaves

1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy, coconut, soy, almond)

1/4 teaspoon llinea monk fruit

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SUGAR FREE, GLUTEN FREE, CARAMEL HALLELUJAH CAKE

April 7, 2022

Maya Angelou: a phenomenal actress, an eloquent speaker, a brilliant writer. Despite her terrible childhood & struggles during her teen years, she bloomed into an inspiring woman. This cake is inspired by her version in her cookbook entitled Hallelujah! The Welcome Table. 

INGREDIENTS FOR LAKANTO’S SUGAR FREE, GLUTEN FREE CARAMEL HALLELUJAH CAKE: 

2 ½ cups almond flour

¼ cup coconut flour

¼ cup whey protein powder, vanilla

1 T baking powder

1 tsp. Salt

½ cup butter, softened

⅔ cup Lakanto Monkfruit Baking Sweetener

4 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract 

½ cup milk (of your choice, we used unsweetened almond milk)

¼ cup ChocZero's Caramel Syrup

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Rose Tea

March 29, 2022

The Damascena rose is well known and one of the most easily recognizable plants in Europe thanks to its wonderful little flower buds. These rose buds are grown in the most famous region for rose cultivation in Europe - the 130 km long Rose Valley in the Balkan mountains of Bulgaria. The flowers grow in controlled cultivation and are collected by hand. They are dried gently as a precious natural product they are. This valuable product for is grown in addition to the distillation of rose oil for perfumery and rose water for cosmetics.  Completely free of any additives, preservatives, or artificial flavorings, the rose buds are a 100% natural product.

The rose has been valued for its beauty and special aroma for thousands of years. Rose petals are ideal for preparing tea or for beautifully decorating your dishes with a fine touch.

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Benefits of Rose Tea

March 29, 2022

The healing powers of rose petals have been known for centuries, and today they are used to make therapeutic essential oils as well as being enjoyed as a nutritious tea. There is evidence that roses were used in ancient medicine to heal a vast array of sicknesses. These medicinal uses include treating chest and abdominal pains, menstrual bleeding, and digestive issues.

Roses were also used to reduce inflammation in various parts of the body and to ease coughing.

There is also evidence that oil extracted from roses was used as a mild laxative and to treat emotional symptoms like depression, grief, and anxiety.

Rose tea is fragrant, fruity and packed with vitamin C and antioxidants making it the ideal drink when your body needs a boost.

Rose tea can benefit your body in any number of ways; it is excellent for the skin, can help you relax and be free of calories can even contribute towards your weight loss plan.

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