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Lemon Water Health Benefits! Alkalising, Hydrating, Cleansing!

Lemon water is one of my favourite alkalising fruits. First thing in the morning I love them infused in my distilled water. And during the day I have more then one cup of hot distilled water with a couple of slices of lemon. The temperature helps extract the good stuff like Vitamin C and Polyphenols from both, the lemon and of course it’s peel. Make sure they are unwaxed and organic to avoid pesticides and other toxic substances they may be sprayed with.
Lemon Peel consists of two layers: the outer zest and a white inner layer, the pith. Surprisingly, it’s this zest and pith which contain high amazing levels of valuable antioxidants, in actual fact, more than lemon juice itself.

Lemons are quite often promoted as a weight loss food. It seems like yesterday when I did my 10-Day-Master-Cleanse, freshly squeezed organic lemon juice was all I had for 10-days followed by 3-days of only freshly squeezed organic orange juice.

I don’t know about you, but personally I am one of those people who drink lemon water on an empty stomach as a daily morning routine. It alkalises my system. Makes me feel extremely awake and gives me amazing energy! My body loves it.

 

Health Benefits of Lemons! 

 

  • lemons are a good source of vitamin C
  • support a healthy heart
  • controls weight
  • prevention of Kidney Stones
  • protection against anemia
  • reducing risks of cancer
  • aids digestive health
  • laxative to prevent constipation
  • improves your skin health
  • hydrating & detoxing
  • freshens your breath
  • gets rid of headaches

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Rather then use them as they are, perhaps you like to try to gently, but with a little bit of pressure to roll a lemon/lime/orange between your hands or on a work surface before juicing as it yields more juice. Unwaxed, organic lemons make the ideal choice if you want to use the lemon zest or add lemon slices to water. If only waxed lemons are available, gently scrub the peel before use.

 

Above All, Always Remember:

“Cancer cannot survive in an alkaline body!”

If life gives me lemons, I certainly make the most of them! 

Cucumbers, a great natural skin care product

Cucumbers Have Many Amazing Health Properties!

Do you love cucumbers? 

Cucumbers, you love them or you hate them. Personally they are one of my favourite foods. So delicious and versatile. Cucumbers are amazing for hydration. Without hydration we can suffer with dizziness, sickness, dry skin to name but a few. Dehydration is all else but good for your system. In more serious cases you can even end up in hospital.

A quarter of your daily intake of water comes from various food you eat. Cucumbers are about 95% water, so an excellent source of water. Your cells just love them.

Maintaining Healthy Weight!

Cucumbers give you a sense of not feeling hungry. They fill you up and at the same time the water content hydrates your cells. Myself I don’t count calories, but if you do, a whole cup of sliced cucumber has less than 17 calories so they are very low “energy density.” So when you feel the need to eat grab yourself a cup or two of cucumber and you will find it easier easier to lose weight.

Cucumbers Are Full of Nutrients!

Cucumbers are packed with nutrients. Eating a cup of cucumber slices a day gives you 14-20% of the vitamin K. Along the way you also get a good amount on the B & C Vitamins along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium.

Suffering With Blood Sugar!

High blood sugar is on the rise and can be responsible in creating too many cell-damaging substances known as ROS and ROC. Many control their blood sugar issue with consuming a good amount of cucumbers. The water content flushes the system and keeps ROS and ROC at bay.

Cucumbers Heart Health And Antioxidants!

Antioxidants are feisty little chemicals. They support and help protect your cells from cell damage due to substances that form in your body called “free radicals.” Cucumbers are amazing! They have a unique set of antioxidants which include flavonoids, lignans, and triterpenes. BUT they don’t only protect cells, they also lessen inflammation that’s linked to conditions like arthritis and other long-term conditions.

Cucumbers are good for your heart. They are a must in a well-balanced diet. Their antioxidant level helps slow down and even stop heart-related illnesses. Cucumbers and their unique mix of nutrients in cucumber seeds can improve your cholesterol numbers, which in turn have a direct impact on heart health. So make sure not to go for the “seedless” but to go for the real thing!

Make Fermented Pickled Cucumbers!

Fermented cucumbers are full of nutrients let alone good bacteria such as probiotics. Probiotics help the body to fight off germs, absorb nutrients, aid in digestion and yes, they can even control anxiety issues. To ferment just slice them and add RAW Organic Vinegar (with the mother). Add some mustard seeds, some fresh ground pepper, fresh dill if you wish and a good pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt. You can add anything. Be adventurous. Your body will thank you for the GOOD bacteria.

 

Salt Sole Has Many Health Benefits | by RAW PASSION

Salt Sole Has Many Health Benefits | by RAW PASSION

Salt Sole Health Benefits

One of the main health benefits of Salt Sole include the high Magnesium content. Salt Sole is the third most abundant in sea-water and the eighth most abundant mineral on Earth. But most importantly it is the fourth most abundant mineral in our body. Not surprising really that it has numerous health benefits because the minerals are necessary for well over 300 reactions within our body. 

Health Benefits of Salt Sole

  • plays an extremely effective role in stabilizing irregular heartbeats
  • it is a strong natural antihistamine
  • is capable of dissolving and eliminating sediments which can lead to kidney and gall bladder stones
  • breaks down various forms of rheumatism and arthritis 
  • clears up skin diseases by cleansing you from the inside out
  • normalises blood pressure
  • for diabetes sufferers it is Sole is vital for balancing the sugar levels in the blood
  • balances the pH of alkalinity and acidity 
  • vital for absorption of food particles through the intestinal tract
  • regulates fluid balance naturally to a healthy and supportive level for the bo
  • vital for blockages and clearing up congestion of the sinuses
  • extracts excessive acidity from the cells of your body including your brain cells
  • essential for the prevention of muscle cramps as it is high in MAGNESIUM
  • clears the lungs of mucous plugs / sticky phlegm in particularly in asthma  and cystic fibrosis sufferers
  • a natural hypnotic / vital for sleep regulation
  • necessary for the generation of hydroelectric energy in your cells
  • needed for the nerve cells for communication and info processing

ABSOLUTELY necessary for making the structure of your bones firm. Because in many ways Osteoporosis is a result of mineral and water shortage in the body!

Try a little Salt Sole on your tongue to help stop this persistent dry cough. Above all, if you are a migraine sufferer, it can help you restore your magnesium levels. 

People who drink water containing Himalayan Pink Salt on a daily basis have been known to experience improvement in various conditions such as:

  • organ functions | respiratory conditions | connective tissues | better sleeping | higher energy levels | increased focus & concentration levels | loss of unwanted weight | better teeth & gums | enhanced hair growth | harder healthier nails | increased sex drive | clearer skin | better mood  | stronger bones

NOTE: When Himalayan Pink Crystal Stones are dissolved in spring or filtered water a solution called “SOLE” is created. Add one teaspoon of the Sole to 300 ml of pure, filtered water in the morning and drink on an empty stomach. 

Sodium Bicarbonate or Baking Soda 's forgotten health benefits!

Sodium Bicarbonate or Baking Soda ‘s forgotten health benefits!

Sodium Bicarbonate (Bicarb for short) or Baking Soda are just different names for the same thing. Sodium Bicarbonate is derived from a natural occurring mineral. It’s a salt compound of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions.
Bicarbonate of Soda is extremely alkalising let alone one of the safest most versatile substances widely available. From cleaning to washing, gardening to consuming, inhaling to skin and hair care let alone the endless list for health uses. You’d be amazed to see a few mentioned here.

Baking Soda balances pH levels!

Sodium Bicarbonate is a chemical that acts like a buffer. It balances our body’s pH of blood levels from becoming to acidic or too basic. One of the most important health uses is neutralising acidity. And looking at it, in the ‘olden days’, where anyone had been alkalised with Baking Soda hardly contracted diseases,  and those who were sick and alkalised at early onset recovered.

Fight colds & flu’s with a generous extra dose!

When coughs, colds and flu’s are going round an extra generous dose of Sodium Bicarbonate is advisable. You be surprised, even at the onset of any colds, coughs and influenza the chances are that within 24-36 hours your symptoms will disappear. And given to all other family members, especially those school children, you may find that colds and flu’s won’t even affect them.

Don’t you think that this is a very cheap and healthy way to avoid coughs, colds and flu’s?

A healthy, inexpensive, easy and safe method forgotten by modern society!

  • DAY 1 & DAY 2
  • Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate in a glass of water ||  6 times || every 2 hours
  • DAY 3:
  • Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate in a glass of water || 1 x AM || 1 X PM
  • DAY 4:
  • Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate in a glass of water || MORNINGS ONLY until you feel better

 Sodium Bicarbonate healthy uses, to many to mention!

  • heartburn || indigestion || upset tummy || antacid
  • neutralise excess stomach acid
  • electrolyte replenishing
  • systemic alkalise
  • metabolic acidosis (accumulating waste products like sulphates/phosphates/uric acid cause an imbalance in the blood pH)
  • severe primary lactic acidosis
  • uncontrolled diabetes
  • circulatory insufficiency
  • extra corporeal circulation of blood
  • cardiac arrest
  • add to your bathwater to soften your skin || relieves skin irritations || acne || eczema

Weird and wonderful uses for baking soda!

  • freshen your breath || clean and whiten your teeth
  • make your own deodorant
  • an essential ingredient for those amazing chocolate chip cookies
  • exfoliate exfoliate exfoliate
  • make a past and use on insect bites
  • add Sodium Bicarbonate to your babies bathwater for nappy rash
  • soak your tired feet in Bicarb for soothing effects
  • use as a NON-toxic air-freshener — just add your favourite essential oil/s
  • polish your old knackered silver (bicarb is a super-effective but gentle abrasive)
  • great natural deodoriser (awesome in all sorts of cleaning emergencies)
  • wash your kitchen floor
  • clear your drains
  • sprinkle into the cracks on your driveway to stop weeds from growing
  • scatter on icy walk ways in the winter season

The uses for Sodium Bicarb are to many to mention. The list goes on and on. But be aware that there are some pro and cons for adding Bicarb to your shampoo. Some swear by it and other claim that it destroyed their hair. Personally I have not tried it as my hair is in awesome condition as it is. So just watch out!

 

 

Watermelon, an alkalising, immune boosting, detoxifying cleansing amazing fruit!

Watermelon, an alkalising, immune boosting, detoxifying cleansing amazing fruit!

Watermelon one of the MOST alkalising, hydrating, detoxifying and cleansing fruits for the whole body. Immune booster and amazing for strengthening vision.  

MORE about Watermelon!

Watermelon is a fruit AND a vegetable with amazing qualities. The fruit has been known to protect from cancer of the lung / mouth / breast / pancreatic / endometrial / prostate / colon due to the richness of vitamins A, C, lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein as well as zeaxanthin. 

 

…and did you know that…                                                                Watermelon, an alkalising, immune boosting, detoxifying cleansing amazing fruit!

  • watermelon reduces inflammation
  • helps with weight loss
  • flushes the system
  • prevents constipation because of its water and fiber content
  • promotes regularity for a healthy digestive tract
  • helps with edema
  • relieves muscle soreness
  • lifts depression
  • is loaded with antioxidants
  • aids in the prevention of many chronic illnesses
  • contains far less sugar than an apple
  • contains magnesium and Potassium
  • Vitamin B6 and  Vitamin A

DON’T discard the rind!

The rind is as beneficial as the rest of your watermelon. Natures best sources of chlorophyll and it contains one of the highest levels of natural sodium there is. Juice the rind for a delicious, refreshing let alone healing drink. Make sure it’s organic though!

Seeds, seeds, seeds!

Consider it your lucky day when your delicious organic watermelon has black seeds. You can add them to your melon juice and blend them up at the same time. They are awesome in relaxing the body and nervous system. The seeds are full of protein, zinc, fibre and iron and they are amazing at lowering high blood pressure.

Fun Fact!

Watermelon is over 90 percent mostly water. So with the summer on its way eating watermelon is an awesome way to stay hydrated to avoid dehydration. But remember, it’s NOT a substitute for drinking lots of fresh filtered water.

This for sure is one of my favourite juices in the summer!

 

 

 

 

 

Butternut Squash Highly Nutritious and Alkalizing by Raw Passion, a vegan and cruelty free skincare company specialising in handmade products made with organic, raw and natural ingredients.

Butternut Squash Highly Nutritious and Alkalizing

Butternut Squash a highly nutritious and an extremely awesome alkalizing food. Steam it, roast it, bake it, mash it, blend it, grate it, eat raw. make chips. Butternut Squash is easy to digest so excellent for acidosis and issues with the spleen, stomach, liver and blood. 

Various varieties of Squash!

The many varieties of Winter Squash include Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut Squash, Delicata, Golden Nugget, Hubbard, Kabocha, Kuri, Spaghetti and Sweet Dumpling. They are all unique in their own right. How many different varieties have you tried before?

Butternut Squash is high in many vitamins and minerals!

  • A, B-complex, C, E
  • beta carotene
  • iron
  • zinc
  • copper
  • calcium
  • potassium

All which are vital and necessary for a healthy, strong immune and nervous system. 

Other Facts!

Butternut Squash contains carotenoids which are known to be especially beneficial for protection against breast cancer, heart disease, macular degeneration and is awesome for conditions like asthma and other respiratory issues, fibromyalgia, arthritis and is known to act as an anti-inflammatory.  

Squash is  one of the best choices for weight loss. It’s virtually a fat free vegetable, very low in calories but high in various nutrients including phytonutrients and antioxidants. A must to include in your daily ‘diet’ plan. 

Eat as a savory or sweet meal!

Squash is an amazing creamy and comforting food with qualities that satisfy a variety of cravings whilst nourishing your body and soul. Steam or bake it, roast or mash it. Blend or grate it. Eat it raw as a salad. Add spices and herbs! From black pepper to cayenne, curry powder to chili, or sweeten with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg and a dash of maple syrup. One thing I do quite often, I add some organic coconut cream to my Butternut Squash mash. Simply delicious!

Use the seeds!

DON’T throw away the seeds of your squash. They are also edible. You can dehydrate, dry or roast them as you would do with pumpkin seeds. They are a rich source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and tryptophan which is an amino acids which is necessary for a healthy good night’s sleep.

What I do quite often, I melt raw organic coconut oil add fresh garlic, add my dehydrated squash seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, himalayan pink salt and a nice pinch of cayenne pepper. YUM!

 

 

Sprouted Seeds by Raw Passion, a vegan and cruelty free skincare company specialising in handmade products made with organic, raw and natural ingredients.

Sprouted Seeds Nutritional and Highly Alkalising

Sprouted Seeds are a ‘living food’ bursting with nutritional value.

Sprouting is known as the practice of germinating. Sprouted seeds are living foods, they are delicious and can be eaten raw.  They are ingredients that contribute to ‘living’ nutrition. Rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals sprouts are also well known for their high levels of fibre and enzymes, and also for being antioxidants let alone highly alkalising.

Unlike cooked food eating sprouted living foods are much lighter on the digestive system, so they are easier to digest, whether it’s grains, nuts, beans or other kinds of seeds. Even smaller amounts usually satisfy the appetite because of their high nutritional value.

Germination changes the seed and starts off a series of positive reactions. The enzymes start to pre-digest and the starch is broken down into components that are easier to digest, the nutritional value increases tenfold and the level of vitamins as well as minerals increases.

  • fenugreek
  • sunflower
  • sesame
  • alfalfa
  • chia
  • lentils (red/brown/green)
  • cress
  • spinach
  • fennel
  • wheat
  • flax
  • spinach
  • buckwheat
  • broccoli
  • quinoa
  • adzuki
  • rocket

Due to their highly alkalising effect eating sprouted grains, seeds and legumes can help maintain or re-establish an acid – alkaline balance.

In your sprouts you will find high amounts of vegetable protein, iron, magnesium, calcium, the B-groups vits, essential fatty acids. Vitamin C, antioxidants, phosphorus, copper and potassium. Sprouts also have a highly alkalising effect so they can help maintain or restore the acid-alkaline balance in your body.

Sprouts are one of my favourite living food and I eat mine mainly raw as a salad. Throw a handful in my home cooked soup or slightly fry them in a very small amount of raw, organic coconut oil, add garlic, pumpkin seeds, cayenne pepper and himalayan pink salt. Done! When they cooled down I put them in a glass jar and have them as a treat. You can vary the spices to your own taste. I love them with turmeric too.