The Cure All Elixir

It's that time of year... 

EVERYONE is sick around us. My poor son is getting sick every other week at preschool. I need to do everything possible to keep myself healthy. This elixir is the CURE ALL! As soon as you start feeling down, make this. Make a big batch and sip it all day.  It may taste a little harsh at first but you start to enjoy it and your body wants it. It is incredibley amazing for your body. 3 SUPER ingredients to kick the bug out of your body!

Ginger-
Everyone know about gingers digestive benefits. Helps sooth an upset stomach and gas. We have always been given a ginerale when we are nausous to help. However modern research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.

Garlic-

Besides fighting off vampires, Garlic is extremleey helpful with Cardiovascular Benefits, Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Across Body Systems, Antibacterial and Antiviral Benefits, as well as Cancer Prevention and Iron Metabolism. PHEW!

Limes-

A lime has similar if not the same benefits as Lemon. Which we all adore. So why not use some lime! They have Phytonutrients with Antioxidant and Antibiotic Effects, Support Optimal Health and Protection against Rheumatoid Arthritis. 

Im telling you, this elixir is a win win. We should be drinking a shot a day even when we are not sick! Here is how to make this Cure All!

Ingredients:

• 1 piece of ginger about the size of your hand. Skinned as much as possible and cubed. (About 1.5 cups)
• 2 Heads of Garlic- Peeled and chopped (about 15 cloves)
• 3 Limes cut into large cubes skin on
• 12 cups of water
• Honey to taste

Directions:

• In a large pot, add Water, Ginger, Garlic, and Limes. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 45- 60 minutes. (The longer the better but the less you will have.) This will boil down to about 4 cups.

•  Strain out all ingredients and pour liquid only into a jug. Add honey to taste. Without the honey it will be very hot and spicey. The honey tones it down. Drink warm small shots all day long. As much as you can. Store unused in regerator. Warm each shot before you drink it. 

You will start feeling better within the hour I'm telling you! It will give you a little energy and spunk while you are feeling down. 

Enjoy and stay healthy my friends.

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Persimmon Fruit

~Persimmons~

This is one of my families favorite snacks. We are a happy family when these are in season. Which is November through February. When looking to buy this mild and sweet fruit, make sure to buy the non-astringent persimmon, like Fuyu (Fuyugaki), Gosho/Giant Fuyu/O'Gosho, Imoto, Izu, Jiro, Maekawajiro, Okugosho, Suruga. These are my personal favorite and are eaten while crispy, like apples. OMG heaven!!!! My 5 yr old Begs for them! 

Persimmons not only taste amazing but they have amazing health benefits. You need to take advantage while you can this winter. Something different is a good delicious thing in life.

They are a true SUPER FOOD!

-They are high in calories (70+ calories) but very low in fats. 

-It's a very good source of dietary fiber. 100 g of fresh fruit contains 9.5% of recommended daily intake of fiber.

-They contain important anti-tumor, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhagic (prevents bleeding from small blood vessels)

-They contain vitamin-A, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, zea-xanthin and cryptoxanthin. Together, these compounds functions as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals that play a role in aging and various disease processes.

-They are a good source of vitamin-C, another powerful antioxidant. Eating foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.

-They contain many B-complex vitamins such as folic acid, pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), thiamin...etc. These vitamins act as co-factors for numerous metabolic enzymatic functions in the body. 

-They also contain healthy amounts of minerals like potassium, manganese (15% of DRI), copper (12% of DRI), and phosphorus.

-PHEW! So get them while you can! Seek them out at your local farmers markets and grocery stores before the season ends. They are Beautiful inside and out!!

Besides eating them raw, there are MANY amazing recipes you can try using them. Here is a wonderful recipe to try from Food52.com

Persimmon and Goat Cheese Salad

Serves 4

• 6 cups mixed greens, any style
• 1 Fuyu persimmon, diced 
• 1 small apple, diced 
• 1/2 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 4 tablespoons tangerine juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 pinch salt 
• 2 dashes pepper

1. Place the greens in a salad bowl and top with the fruits and goat cheese. In a small bowl, whisk tangerine juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil in a small stream. Adjust to taste. combine with greens and toss. Sprinkle almonds over all. Serve.   
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