Honey

Baking Powder

Fats and Oils

Fats and Oils

The big 4 on the genetically modified crop oils: Canola,Corn,Cotton Seed and Soy.

1. Canola Oil: There is no such thing as a canola plant or seed. Canola oil is made from rape seeds that have been genetically engineered. Rape seeds are a member of the mustard family and are considered to be a highly toxic, poisonous weed even bugs avoid.

2. Corn Oil:  Is extracted from the germ of corn. It is a polyunsaturated fat, oxidized fats generate free radical damage to cells.

3. Cotton Seed Oil: Cotton plants and seeds contain Gossypol, which is believed to facilitate insect resistance. Cotton Seeds must be refined, bleached and deodorized with ferric chloride in order to try and reduce Gossypol.

4. Soy Oil:  Soy contains phytoestrogens which can cause hormonal imbalances in bot men and women.

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Some Better Options

Coconut Oil: Make sure it is  Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil, it is very beneficial.  Not all coconut Oils are the same. Some have been refined, bleached and deodorized.

Olive Oil: Olive Oil contains natural antioxidants.

Red Palm Oil: Red Palm Oil contains more vitamin E than any other oil, and it contains a significant amount of antioxidants.

Palm Oil Shortening: Palm Oil Shortening is made from palm oil, that has been boiled to remove the orange color. It is softer than coconut oil and tolerates high heat well.

Grape Seed Oil: Grape Seed Oil is 72% Omega 6 and 16% Omega 9. It has a very mild flavor and can be used for dressings, deep frying and baking.

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

In a sauce pan, mix together the following ingredients

2 Cups Sucanat

1/2 Cup Butter

1/4 Cup Milk

1/2 Cup chocolate powder

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Then cook for an additional 1 1/2 min.

Remove from heat and add stir in the following ingredients:

2 Cups of oats

1/2 cup Peanut Butter or Almond Butter

1 tsp. Vanilla

Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet, and allow to cool.

Sugars

Sugar/Sweeteners Bad and Good

The Bad:

High Fructose Corn Syrup and Refined White Sugar- Have no enzymes, vitamins or minerals. So they rob our bodies of micro-nutrients in order to be assimilated.

Artificial Sweeteners- Aspartame, AKA Nutra sweet, Equal and Spoonful. These have been linked to some severe toxic reactions such as, headaches, joint pain, depression, anxiety, and a number of different diseases.

A Little Better:

Coconut Sugar- Coconut Sugar does retain quite a bit of the nutrients found in the coconut palm. It also contains a fiber called Inulin. But, Coconut sugar is very high in calories the same as regular sugar.

Raw Sugar- Although better than the ones listed above, it is still stripped of it's nutrients and is still 90% white sugar 10% natural sugar.

The Good:

SUCANAT- This sugar is minimally processed and retains all of the vitamins and minerals. Nothing has been added and nothing has been taken out.

Stevia- This is a natural sweetener that does not contain calories or carbohydrates. Stevia does not raise blood glucose levels or insulin levels, it does not cause tooth decay. It comes in a variety of forms, leaves, tablets, liquids and powders. It is 300 times sweeter than sugar!

and of course there is always Honey!

Cooking with "REAL" ingredients

I have been on a journey for the past few years trying to eat healthy with healthy ingredients! I have learned a lot about food, where it comes from and how it has changed over the years. I have learned not all food is created equal!
So I have decided to try and share some of what I have learned on a blog! I have never had a blog before, so be patient with me! Hopefully I will figure it out and start sharing and sharing what I have learned.
My hope is to share recipes and how to cook with ingredients that are good for people!