Acne free skin?

Posted on November 11th, 2005 in Personal by Vegan Momma

Most people with acne attempt to treat their irritated skin with external face washes, soaps, lotions and treatments. Yet, according to a number of natural health authors, the best way to treat acne is by changing your diet and getting rid of acne-causing ingredients such as fried foods.more

What I picked from my garden this morning

Posted on November 11th, 2005 in Personal by Vegan Momma

Fennel

Fennel
This link will give you lots of information on this wonderful plant.

Garlicky Pumpkin Butter

Posted on November 11th, 2005 in Cooking Diva ~ Vegan by Vegan Momma

garlicky pumpkin butter

I made this yesterday.


Ingredients

1 cup of green (raw) pumpkin seeds freshly ground
6 garlic cloves
1 tsp freshly ground cumin seeds
*Add enough sesame seed oil to make a paste of the dry ingredients.

Thoroughly mix ingredients add to a container and store in the refrigerator.

I serve mine as a dip with fresh vegetables or dehydrated veggie chips.

Did you know:
Pumpkin seeds are best known for their effect on the prostate. They are used often to increase virility and resolve the problems that cause swelling of the prostate. It is hence a male tonic food, but it is also an excellent vermifuge, being more effective with round and tape worms than giardia and amoebas. Pumpkin seeds are also a great source of zinc and vitamin A, but it is higher in protein, 29%, than almost any other nut or seed.
Pumpkin seeds and sesame oil both have some anti-parasitic properties. According to researchers intestinal parasites affect 80% of the USA population, some say it is high as 90%, others think everyone is affected.
Intestinal Parasites can be contracted through meats, improperly washed vegetables and fruits, improperly prepared foods, drinking contaminated tap water, pets, air, walking barefoot, e.g., The list is seemingly endless. I will write more on my personal research on the subject and natural products I have used to combat intestinal parasites later.