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Is Coffee Bad For Your Health?

Honestly, I have always thought so, until recently. As a person, and business owner, with a firm belief in true health and nutrition, as well as a strong dedication to conducting business in a very ethical manor, I feel confident that this product is one that I can personally stand behind.

After just one week I noticed increased focus, as well as ability to articulate and communicate my thoughts in a much more clear fashion (very important qualities for a hypnosis counselor!). Shockingly, I even noticed drastic improvement in the psoriasis that have plagued my knees and elbows for almost 15 years now. After trying numerous all natural, and western remedies over the last 15 years, I feel confident that my skin will be clean and clear for years to come…

Now, anyone who know me could testify that I am the last person to ever think coffee could be healthy, but here I am, eating, or rather drinking my words!

Below you will find more information about this wonderful product, as well as a link for placing your next order online.

–C.J. Cantrell, Certified Hypnosis & Meditation Counselor

Coffee…The Good News and the Bad News

Coffee has always received mixed reviews from the health community when it comes to determining its effect on the human system. While we know it contains in that popular stimulant caffeine, it also has its fair share of naturally occurring nutrients such as potassium, calcium and super oxide dismutase, more commonly referred to as SOD. SOD has recently earned nutritional kudos as a very good systemic balancer and highly versatile antioxidant known to help eliminate free-radicals from the human body. Recent medical studies have shown that coffee may reduce your risk of colon cancer, and yet another study reinforces the belief that coffee may (slightly) increase your risk of urinary tract infections.

It is also noted that the more freshly made a batch of hot coffee is, the higher the nutrient content. The longer the coffee sits around, the more detrimental it becomes to the human system. So, where any kind of brewed coffee is concerned, drink it immediately after brewing, or not at all.

On the other hand…

For a long time coffee was thought of as a caffeine-driven stimulant and little more than that. Caffeine is a quick energy “pick-me-up” that has also received much criticism. In some circles, and according to certain studies, caffeine has been blamed for everything from genito-urinary complications to global warming.

Coffee’s often alluded to ill effects on the bladder, kidneys and reproductive system are probably less the fault of caffeine than that other negative coffee constituent…its reputedly high acid content, or what amounts to a low pH.

Much has been made of pH balance in recent years and perhaps rightly so. Without getting too technical, the pH range for any organic element on earth is from zero (0) to fourteen (14), fourteen being extremely alkaline and zero being extremely acidic. The term, pH, refers to the potential for hydrogen. And since hydrogen is one of the principal elements of cellular life, a higher potential for hydrogen (alkaline) would seem to be better, at least to a degree. But “balance” is the operative word here, especially when we refer to the most delicate of all ecologies – the human body. The ideal pH balance for the human body is about 7.5 or slightly alkaline, and ranges of 6.8 to 7.8 pH are considered acceptable, depending upon the time of day. Not surprisingly, most fresh fruits and vegetables and certain herbs contribute to a highly alkaline pH. Meat, pasta, breads, grains, sugars, sweets (and most of the things we enjoy eating) tend to create a highly acid pH. Unfortunately, in the modern high-stress, fast food, high sugar, processed junk diets we have today, most of what we eat drives our systems into the acid pH range.

Several studies now show that people with high acid pH levels are much more prone to get ill. So, what we are facing is a kind of constant juggling that requires an avoidance of certain highly acidic foods. The worst offenders are colas and sodas (at about a 2.8 pH). Anything made with refined sugars is ridiculous, simply because the body cannot even recognize the personality of the food and turns it into acid on contact. Coffee and tea log in at about a 5.0, as do some herbal drinks, wine and certain meats. So, the challenge with the human system is always a balancing act – one that requires it to eat foods that are slanted slightly toward an alkaline pH.

So, the secret in the measure of coffee is the ability to use what is good in it and minimize that which is not. This requires some understanding of it, and what foods you might combine it with.

What Gano Excel has done with Ganocafé!

Obviously then, the ideal coffee would be one that is more closely pH neutral and one that has balance with other nutrients. For that the research scientists at Gano Excel have worked for years to come up with the answer.

What has now come into a point of remarkable revelation is that blended with certain beneficial foods such as Ganoderma lucidum (red mushrooms in six different presentations) this amazing blend can create a splendid synergy in a truly nutritious coffee. In 1997, Gano Excel created Ganocafé, the first known beverage in the world that combines coffee, the second most consumed drink in the world next to water, with Ganoderma and its more than 200 trace nutrients.

It’s a developmental process that began over 12 years ago and has resulted in the development and marketing of an entire family of wellness products and a completely defined wellness lifestyle. Beginning with a fundamental formulation of Ganoderma-based products that is revolutionizing the concept of wellness as we know it, Gano Excel has also been able to apply that same kind of molecular research to interlink it with the world’s finest blends of coffees. The result is an entire family of products that are as exceptional in taste, touch and aroma and flavor as they are imbued with an exceptional interaction of powerful nutritional components that has become the buzz of the wellness industry – a truly nutritious, “healthier” coffee that is actually better for you than any other coffee on the market today…and holds its own with any gourmet coffee brewed anywhere in the world.

For a list of Gano Excel’s exceptional Ganocafé products, visit www.myganocafe.com/advantage and prepare to be amazed!

Navy Bean Soup (Recipe)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dry navy beans
• 1 large onion, minced (I prefer sweet red onions)
• 3 stalks celery, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil (I prefer the latter)
• 5 large tomatoes, diced
• 12 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp celtic sea salt
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 2 bay leaves

Directions:

1. Soak the beans overnight in enough water to cover 2 inches. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
2. In a large soup pot, saute the onion and celergy in oil for 10 minutes
3. Add tomatoes & saute an additional 10 minutes
4. Add remaining ingredients
5. Bring to boil, lower to simmer and cook for 2 hours.

Serves 6

Per Serving:

Calories: 162

Protein: 6 gm

Carbs: 23 gm

Fat: 5gm

Recipe from Good Time Eatin’ in Cajoun Country by Donna Simon

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Walnut Pecan Stuffing

This is probably one of my absolute favorite raw-food recipes because it has such a traditional, Thanksgiving flavor using only fresh, healthy ingredients! This is an exceptional dish for those who are trying to avoid bread and/or gluten.

If you only have one really healthy dish on your table this Thanksgiving, I highly recommend this one. Your guests will never even know that it’s good for them, and you’ll love the rave reviews you will undoubtedly receive at the end of the meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Walnuts, soaked 6 hours & rinsed
• 1 Cup Almonds, soaked 6 hours & rinsed
• 1 Cup Pecans, soaked 6 hours and rinsed
• 4 Garlic Cloves
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Sage
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Oregano
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Rosemary
• l/4 Cup Fresh Parsley
• 1 Large Red Onion, coarsely chopped
• 6 Stalks Celery, coarsely chopped
• 1 Apple, chopped fine by hand
• 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice + 1/2 Cup water to soak chopped apple in until ready to mix
• Sea Salt, to taste

Healthy Pumpkin Pie

‘Tis the season for yummy pumpkin pie, and this raw version is not only sugar and chemical free, but is actually good for you!

Raw fruits and vegetables actually have all the enzymes that your body needs to digest them, so you don’t have to use up your own energy reserves in making enzymes, leaving you more time and energy to do the things you love.

Trust me when I say, this is just as good, if not better, than the cooked version that we’re used to. Enjoy!

~C.J. Cantrell

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 2 Cups Walnuts (soaked 4-6 hours)
• 1 Cup Dates (un-soaked & pitted)
• 1/2 Cup shredded Raw Coconut (optional)

Filling:

• 2-3 Cups cubed or shredded Pumpkin or Butternut Squash
• 1 to 1 1/2 Cups Dates, soaked at least one hour (longer if necessary)
• 2 Cups Cashews, soaked 4-6 hours (can substitute part of these with soaked and sprouted sunflower seeds)
• 2 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1 tsp. Ginger
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves
• 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
• 1/4 Cup Water (may need more if using more than 2 cups squash)

Is there scientific evidence that microwaves are dangerous?

About 2 years ago a friend of mine told me that using microwaves to heat food could actually be dangerous and unhealthy. I wasn’t sure if the “evidence” was there or not, but I figured, what would it hurt to spend just one month doing my own experiment. What I found was not only did it NOT hurt, but I felt better than I had felt in years! I had more energy, felt more at ease mentally and emotionally, and even saw improvements in my skin, hair and nails.

Of course, there was that part of me that wondered if it was all just in my head. Knowing what I know about the power of the human mind, this was a definite possibility. In the end, however, I decided that it didn’t matter if it was all in my head, I wasn’t going to use the microwave anyway because I figured, if there was even a chance that it was hurting my health, why take that chance? Besides, food tasted better when I heated it up on the stove or in the toaster oven anyway so it was kind of a win/win.

Shortly after making this decision, my suspicions were confirmed when I went out to a local restaurant. I ordered “steamed” vegetables along with my meal in an effort to make healthier choices even when eating out. Turns out, “steamed” means “microwaved” in many restaurants these days and it didn’t take long before I felt that all too familiar feeling… my nemesis, the MIGRAINE!

Couple arrested on false drug charges for transporing raw chocolate across the U.S. / Canadian border

“At one point, one of the police officers screamed at Ron, saying, ‘If you wanted chocolate, why didn’t you just buy a Snickers bar!’ The proper answer to that question, of course, is so far beyond the intellect of typical law enforcement personnel that I won’t even bother explaining it here.”

The above quote was taken from an article posted on NaturalNews.com about a couple who were arrested, not once, but twice, by both American and Canadian authorities for trying to transport raw chocolate across the border.

“Their chocolate looked suspicious, they were told, because it wasn’t in a commercial wrapper. If it’s not Hershey’s, it must be drugs! An on-the-spot drug test from the NIK company (which makes portable drug testing kits) returned a positive result, the Canadian police claimed, and that’s all the evidence they need to arrest anyone… it turns out the NIK drug testing kits return false positives nearly 100% of the time if the results are interpreted incorrectly, as they were in this case… NaturalNews has learned that NIK drug tests show positive results for THC for all the following natural substances:

• Organic tea tree oil
• Frankincense oil
• CoQ10
• Raw chocolate

…After being charged with felony crimes, accused of trafficking illegal drugs, interrogated, isolated from his family and denied the right to travel as a free citizen, Ron Obadia is now facing over $22,000 in legal bills.”

Because this seems to be an important discussion, and one that many should be aware of, and the couple involved, Ron and Nadine, from Living Libations beauty care and chocolate company, could really use our help, I thought I would share this story here.

To read the article in it’s entirety, click here…

Polynesian Delight (Recipe)

This recipe is “delightful!” It’s tropical, and almost tastes like you’re eating a dessert! Very satisfying. I wonder who the first person was that thought to combine a “salad” with these wonderful, tropical fruits. Creative and fun for parties.

–C.J. Cantrell

Ingredients:

• 1 Zucchini
• 1 Mango
• 1/2 a Pineapple
• 1/2 Cup Tomatoes (reg. Or cherry – I prefer the latter)
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut
• 1/2 Cup Almonds, soaked 6-8 hours, or overnight, and rinsed.
• Spring Mix or Zucchini Pasta (optional)

Healthy Carrot Cake with Cream Cheeze Frosting (Recipe)

Yea, I know what you’re thinking, raw carrot cake? This woman must be off her rocker… But no! This is really, really great! If you’ve tried any of the other recipes I’ve shared, you’d know that it may sound strange at first… but think of the possibilities… yummy, healthy carrot cake… With “cream cheeze” icing even! Go ahead and indulge that sweet tooth, without making yourself miserable in the process.

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheeze Frosting

For the Cake:

• 7 med. To large Carrots
• 1 Cup Raw Walnuts, soaked at least 4 hours.
• 1 Cup Dates, pitted & soaked
• 3/4 Cup Raisins, soaked about an hour (just to soften)
• 1/2 tsp. Ginger powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2-l tsp. Cinnamon (I use 1 tsp.)
• 1/8 tsp. Cardamom
• 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
• 1/4 Cup Dried Raw Coconut (goes under the crust to prevent it from
• sticking to the cake pan)