Benefits of Raw Honey with recipe

Good Morning Everyone! I cannot believe it's been a week since my last post. I am very excited to be back in school myself.  I am furthering my education with the

So, Along with my exercise programs, I will be able to guide you further with the proper nutrition.
Here is a great example of some information I will be learning about.

Raw honey, in primitive cultures, was one of the sacred foods.  Weston A Price Foundation, which promotes restoring nutrient-dense tradional foods in our modern lifestyle, describes raw honey an ideal sweetener for digesting carbohydrates.  As a rich source of amylases--enzymes which digest carbs--having toast or porridge with raw honey aids the digestion process.  And raw honey is the only traditional predigested sweetener!

Commercial honey that is pasturized, clarified or filtered loses its healthful phytochemicals.  However Michael Murray, N.D., in The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, cites that raw honey has health effects including antioxidants, energy-enhancement, wound-healing and is anticancer.  Raw honey can also be used to alleviate allergies.

Enjoy honey that is raw, thick and opaque.  The enzyme content of raw honey is one of the highest of all foods.  To preserve the enematic benefits, find ways to use it that does not require heating it.

Note: Honey is NOT appropriate for infants under 12 months.

- See more at: http://nutritionupgrade.healthcoach1.integrativenutrition.com/blog/2012/10/what-about-honey#sthash.VnNcr9oz.dpuf

Here is an Awesome recipe with raw honey to try tonight!!! *** Also, If you are tired of chicken try extra firm tofu but, be sure to drain all water from it first.

Recipe adapted from Heidi Swanson, Supernatural Cooking

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons raw honey (or regular honey)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (can leave-out/sprinkle on individual plates)

1 1/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4), chopped into 1-inch pieces

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks (or sliced thinly)

*1 medium yellow or orange pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 small yellow onion

1/2 fresh pineapple cut inot 1-inch cubes (if canned, rinse pineapple first) about 1 3/4 cups

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional

* you can add some greens (spinach, broccoli, etc.) instead or in addition

Method

In a small bowl, whisk together first five ingredients (minus the red pepper flakes for sensitive palates).

Place chicken in a large, shallow dish and pour soy sauce mixture over chicken, tossing gently.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-hight heat.  Add chicken and marinade and saute for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.  Add peppers and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.  Add pineapple and cook for 2 more minutes.  Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately over brown rice for a complete meal.  We have also enjoyed adding a handful of cashews!

Recipe courtesy of Clean Eating Magazine

- See more at: http://www.healthybodieshappyminds.org/family-friendly-recipes#sthash.sQWg4x3Y.dpuf


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Enjoy this beautiful Tuesday Everyone