Nutrition

Let’s make it again! Immunity Soup

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Good health is beautiful. GARLIC, onions, ginger, thyme turmeric, cayenne, black pepper, veg broth, coconut milk. That pansy (which survives the winter) has antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties.
  • 6 BIG bulbs of garlic, separate into cloves only smashing & peeling half of the cloves
  • 1 huge white onion, peeled & sliced
  • 2 T ghee & 2 T olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced ginger
  • 2 t fresh thyme
  • 1/4-1/2 t cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 t fresh milled black pepper
  • 1 lemon, juice & 2 t grated peel
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (Magic Mineral Broth)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup coconut milk (I like the 1 cup)
  • sea salt, a bit added while sautéing & final then for seasoning
EVERYTHING ORGANIC! 6 BIG bulbs of garlic. 350°F oven.
Place have of the cloves, unpeeled in a baking dish. Toss with olive oil, cover and bake 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, smash the remaining garlic cloves and peel them. Set aside. Melt 2 T Grass-fed ghee in a 2-quart or larger pot. Add 1 huge white onion peeled & sliced, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme , 2 heaping tablespoons of turmeric*, 1/2 cup chopped ginger, 1/4 or more cayenne as you like, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 t sea salt & half of the remaining garlic. Cook until the onions are transparent. You might need to add broth because the turmeric wants to thicken & stick so it can turn everything in your kitchen golden. Add the oven roasted garlic – popping each clove out of its skin. Add 4 cups of vegetables broth.** Simmer 20 minutes * I juiced fresh turmeric and added about 2 tablespoons of juice & 2 level tablespoons of dry.
**I love Rebecca Katz & her Magic Mineral Broth.
Well, I love all of her recipes. http://www.rebeccakatz.com

Puree the soup. Return to pot. Add coconut milk & heat through. Add remaining garlic cloves RAW, whole or chopped, your preference. Taste for seasoning and adjust.

Eat hot or cold. On rice or cauliflower. Tame it a bit with broth and vegetables. JUST BE SURE TO EAT IT! To be beautiful and smell like garlic. Refrigerate up to 7 days. Freeze some. Hey how about in ice cube trays? A little immunity shooter anytime. Straight-sided Ball jars work great. Be sure to leave 1″ of headroom to allow for the expansion during freezing. DATE ’em & eat within 3 months of freezing.
  • Garlic & Onion Cut at least 10 minutes before eating to release their power!
  • One clove of garlic has manganese, B6, C, selenium, calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron, B6. BOOSTS IMMUNITY!
  • Turmeric is a strong anti-inflammatory. Inflammation compromises your immune system. Turmeric must be eaten with black pepper & fat to best be absorbed. REDUCES INFLAMMATION!
  • Thyme C, A, copper, iron, manganese & disinfects & stops coughs. SANITIZES & BOOSTS IMMUNITY!
  • Ginger improves digestion (helps with turmeric absorption & allium digesiton), reduces inflammation, may protect respiratory system, fights infections! DOES A LOT!
  • Coconut Milk is full of antioxidants C, E, & electrolytes potassium, magnesium, phosphorus & antiseptic properties & is an anti-inflammatory & has ZINC & is a strong gut health supporter. MIRACLE FOOD!
  • Black Pepper is high in antioxidants is anti-inflammatory, boosts nutrient absorption & gut health. BRING IT ON!
  • Cayenne – I go light on cayenne, a personal preference and intolerance to night shades, but it can aid digestion among many other benefits for folks.
  • Lemon VITAMIN C and then some. For immunity boosting Vitamin C (time release) is recommended. I drink the juice of half a lemon every morning in warm water to detox my liver a bit as well.

Multi-Marvelous Magnesium(s)

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Basil, one of many herbs with significant magnesium, is combined with other good sources—chickpeas, pistachios, coriander, sesame seeds. EVOO, onions, garlic, tomatoes, turmeric, eggplant, salt, and pepper add more nutrients and flavor.

Check with your health care professional before taking any supplements. This post is not medical advice. My personal experience is that magnesiumS (the correct ones for me) really improved my health.

Magnesium is critical for every function in our body. Which kind though? And how much for what? This blog is based on information from a couple of my favorite go to resources: Dr. Livingood (lots of great YouTubes) and Dr. Heather Finley (Love Your Gut podcast).

My personal experience? What doctors thought was a heart attack was low magnesium. Luckily my heart was/is in great condition. Before the faux attack I would get tightness in my chest when I hiked and so I had a lot of heart (and lung) tests. No doctors found the magnesium issue or even mentioned it until I ended up in the hospital. By the time my low magnesium showed up in this regular blood test, it was really low. Because of our nutrient-depleted soil, our food is very low in magnesium. Check out Dr. Hyman’s advice for magnesium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq27w7y1pdc

Magnesium is needed for over 500 functions in our body including a healthy microbiome, strong bones, healthy muscles, easy digestion, calm nerves, and a focused brain. Stress depletes magnesium.

Chelated magnesium is more easily absorbed.

Magnesium Aspartate: aids muscle creation & energy, reduces muscle tension & cramping I take Magnesium Potassium Aspartate for my heart and also for avoidance of sore muscles from intense exercise.

Magnesium Citrate: calming, reduces acid reflex, aids digestion (but can cause upset stomach and has a laxative effect) very absorbable

Magnesium Chloride: topical preferred by Dr. Finley (I’m researching this one further.)

Magnesium Glycinate: aids rest & recovery, lowers inflammation, calming, aids sleep I take this one for calming and sleep.

Magnesium Malate: Magnesium and malic acid reduces fatigue, muscle aches, and chronic pain. Check what form of magnesium is used.

Magnesium Orotate: Heart and blood vessel energy production (I take Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough which has multiple types of magnesium.)

Magnesium Oxide: (magnesium hydroxide) common, aids digestion (draws water to colon & can be too strong), headache relief, blood pressure regulation, calming, cost effective

Magnesium Taurate: aids in weight loss, blood sugar regulation, blood pressure regulation

Magnesium Threonate: supports cognitive function and brain health, relieves anxiety, promotes sleep

Magnesium Sulfate: (Epsom salts) Soaking for muscle relief and calming Food grade is ingestible as a laxative.

HOW MUCH? It’s an individual thing. Work with your healthcare professional to start slow and low. Maximum dosage is 350mg a day but that’s variable depending on the type of magnesium. It is worth the investment in time and trial for your long term health.

Top Magnesium Rich Foods: Dark chocolate, avocados, nuts, legumes, tofu, tempeh, seeds, fatty fish, leafy greens, whole grains, bananas, okra, scallops, oysters, yogurt, broccoli, algae .

Hope this helps to solve some of your WHICH magnesium questions. Here’s to your health!