Celery is a food that we all know and love. We use it in a variety of summer salads, as well as in soup recipes, and much more. But did you know that celery carries with it a multitude of health benefits? Tyler Tolman shows us the mind-blowing benefits of this crunchy low-calorie snack!

People with Crohn’s Disease, IBS, and many other digestive issues could benefit greatly from eating celery.

Have you ever noticed that celery looks like our bones? If you cut a whole stalk, it also looks like the insides of a bone. Besides, it is high in natural sodium, which is the catalyst for making bones.

Let’s think about it for a second, you can take coral calcium off the ocean floor and sell it as pills, or you could recognize that the coral got there by the sodium content in the water and sunshine in the first place. 2 major building blocks for your body making calcium.

The body needs sodium and sunshine to produce strong bones, something celery has both of!! That’s right–this veggie has sodium and sunshine!

The History

There is evidence of celery being used as a medicinal plant in ancient Egypt. There’s also evidence that ancient Greek athletes were awarded celery leaves to commemorate their winning.

Hippocrates described celery as a nerve re-builder and soother and said “let food be thy medicine”

Fresh celery is an excellent source of vitamin-K. Vitamin-K helps increase bone mass by promoting osteopathic activity in the bones. It also has established role in Alzheimer’s disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in the brain.

Recent research has brought knowledge about celery’s anti-inflammatory health benefits, including its protection against inflammation in the digestive tract itself. This means that people with Crohns Disease, IBS and many other digestive issues could benefit greatly from eating celery.

This veggie also decreases the risk of oxidation damage to body fats and risk of oxidation damage to blood vessel walls. (it strengthens the circulatory system ;0)

As far back as ancient Rome, celery was considered an aphrodisiac. Today, scientists know that celery contains androsterone, a pheromone released by mens’ sweat glands that attracts females.

Famed Italian lover Casanova made sure to include lots of celery in his diet to keep up his stamina. (Apparently good for different kinds of bones)

So you can snack on it raw or do what I do and add Almond Butter or mix it in with a Green Smoothie:

For an amazing green smoothie that my wife and baby have every day for breakfast, simply mix these ingredients in a blender:

1 cut apple
2 sticks celery
½ avocado
¼ cucumber
a big handful or two of greens (spinach, kale, silverbeet etc)
2-3 bananas
5-7 dates
Then add ¼- ½ of the pitcher with water and blend till Silky Smooth :0)”

Have you stocked your fridge with this life-giving resource?  Let us know in the conversation below!

 

 

We’ve all had days in life where things couldn’t get any further off track.  A friend or companion reassures us that everything will be fine, all we need to do is relax and ” go with the flow.”  Like we haven’t heard that one before, and in some way, ‘going with the flow’ is going to solve our problems.

Actually, it does.

You might not think about it immediately after that caring companion brings you back to life with those rejuvenating words of wisdom, but you still end up asking yourself, “What exactly is this ‘flow’?  Does it mean that I have to say yes to everything?  Are my personal values going to be compromised by going with it? What if I don’t feel I should always go with the flow?”  Don’t contemplate this too long; you will be going against it!

Imagine the flow as creation.

Flow-ers effortlessly reach toward the sun, clouds lightly float across the sky and the tides continue to work like clockwork as they have since the beginning of recorded time.  You and I are a part of this universal masterpiece.

As Human Beings, we are becoming increasingly aware that everything in creation has come from one universal source of energy.  This source of energy is fueled by what I have come to know as The Now. The now is the present moment in which we are.  It is happening with you as it is with me, and the true beauty of it is that it always occurring.

How can one determine whether their ‘flow’ is a raging river or a babbling brook when in the Now?  Our thoughts, words, and actions in the present moment ultimately shape us as individuals.  When something happens, it is essential to keep a positive mindset no matter what the situation.

Think of it as part of that natural process that leads us directly to where we are now.  A negative mindset is only going to give resistance to the flow of energy that which we are.

 

My wish is for the world to display our energy as strongly as we can in the Now. Blessings to everyone as we go with the flow – after all, there is no better moment to live than the current!

[blockquote]If you want to take charge of knowing where your food comes from, what better way than to meet the people who grew it?[/blockquote]

Two words: Farmer’s Market. Better yet, lets make it five words: Farmer’s Markets are rockin’ awesome!

If you want to [frame title=”Farmers-market” href=”” src=”https://cdn.powerofpositivity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Farmers-Market-ingredients-recipe.jpg” width=”250″ height=”150″ type=”right” alt=”farmer-market”] take charge of knowing where your food comes from, what better way than to meet the people who grew it? Here in my town we have “Market Night” on Thursdays, with a complete produce and food section. On Saturdays there’s the local farmers market, which i really enjoy. I like to head down to the farmer’s market and pick up a few items then come up with a dish based on what I’ve just bought. This is a totally fun way to eat!

My latest farmer’s market creation: The Heirloom Tomato, Tofu, and Bacon Avocado Stack.

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Heirloom tomatoes are the quintessential apex of tomato flavor in my book. Each type has it’s own unique, delicious taste. The Bacon avocado is a type of avocado that is super soft and buttery, making the perfect start for a spread. I also added a chimchurri that I had made a few days prior to this, along with just a dollop of vegenaise, for a luscious spread to add to this plant-based Neapolitan.

Now the Tofu… What can one say about tofu? I like to eat tofu occasionally because it’s a high protein source and quite adaptable in my dishes. I used extra firm organic sprouted tofu in this recipe because it has a great texture and flavor.

Ingredients:

Heirloom Tomato
Bacon

Avocado
Sprouted extra firm Tofu
Chimichurri
Parsley
Garlic
Red Chile Flakes
ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) – I like it better than the red wine vinegar
Extra Virgin Olive oil
Veganaise – Original

So get down to your local farmer’s markets to meet the farmers and their families. Eat seasonal and eat hardy. Fresh food from the farm to your plate is definitely rockin’ awesome!

Do you like to create new meals with your fresh farmer’s market foods?  Share your favorite meal ideas and recipes below! Or, share them with us over on Facebook!

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Rhonda Byrne’s books about “The Secret”, “The Power”, and “The Magic” are garnering world attention and sparking a global awakening.  Read this highlighted book review of Rhonda’s latest book, “The Magic.” Then, share what you’re grateful for in the conversation below!

What is “The Magic”?

Having read The Secret & The Power, I had extremely high hopes for The Magic. Let me just say that I was blown away by the transformation in my life. The Secret works on the premise that it is how you think that attracts to you certain energies. In other words, it’s the Law of Attraction. Think of yourself as a magnet and you will attract the things you focus on, into your life. The Magic takes us one step further and shows us that gratitude is the key to changing your life.

Rhonda Byrne tells us that this ‘life-changing knowledge was hidden within a sacred text. For twenty centuries, this knowledge has mystified, confused and been misunderstood by almost all who read it..’ (from the book’s back cover.)

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What is this text she is talking about and how have we misunderstood it? Rhonda tells us it is from the Gospel of Matthew. The secret that lies behind the text is missing words which revolve around having gratitude for what you already have.

In short

In short, this states that if you live in a state of gratitude, your life will be filled with abundance. If you are grateful and express gratitude in your life, The Universe will provide for you. If you are not grateful, but rather negative about what you have, then you create for yourself energy that brings forth what you DON’T want.

The Magic takes you on a life-changing 28-day journey and follows each chapter with special exercises in gratitude. I have found these will not only assist with changing the way you think but it will also put your dreams and desires in motion.

The secret of The Magic is a simple one, disciplining one’s self to follow the advice may be a little harder, but certainly, the effort is worth the results. For those of you who love “The Secret” and believe in the Law of attraction… The Magic will definitely be an amazing addition to your life. I thoroughly recommend it to you. It has most definitely changed my life and I hope it changes yours too.

How Can We Use “The Magic”?

Gratitude is something that our material-obsessed culture doesn’t emphasize practicing. Byrne’s book can help remind us of the responsibility we have to be thankful for the blessings that have already come into our lives. Whether saying “thank you” will create events to take place magically is debatable, although Byrne and her followers seem to believe it. However, The Magic has some interesting ideas that will help anyone incorporate the practice of gratitude daily in their lives.

Don’t Know About “The Secret”?  Learn more about The Law of Attraction, “The Secret”, “The Power”, Rhonda Byrne, and additional information here:

(www.thesecret.tv/themagic)

Think salads must be boring? Don’t settle for boring. Spice them up with these salad recipe ideas.

“I think so many times when people think of vegan food,or plant based food they think, ‘rabbit food.’ Well its true there is a certain amount of sticks,trees and twigs, but there are so many options and with just a little extra time you can put together a salad like this.”

Get Creative with Salad Recipes

I always try and start out with a green like kale, swiss chard, or collard in my salad. If you start a salad with a base of iceberg you have made a serious plant-powered half step. I would say there’s no real use for that type of lettuce in a meal, and you will get “the look” from me. Go the extra mile and be creative with the ingredients for any salad that’s a meal and you won’t be disappointed.

I think so many times when people think of vegan food or plant-based food they think,”rabbit food”. Well it’s true there is a certain amount of sticks, trees, and twigs, but there are so many options and with just a little extra time you can put together salad recipes like this:

Ingredients:

GREENS

Start by layering in some delicious greens as the base of your salad. Here are a few of my favorites.

Kale
Mixed greens
Spinach

ADD VEGAN PROTEIN

Vegan or vegetarian? You don’t  need to add meats to bulk up the protein. Instead, try:

Quinoa
Black beans

BRING ON THE FLAVOR

Once you’ve made a base of healthy greens and amped up that protein, it’s time to have fun with flavor!

Sweet corn
Roma tomatoes
Red onion
Green onion
Jalapeno
Zucchini
Cucumber
Baby bella’s
Cilantro lime
and those sexy, no SCHEXY California figs!

Top it all off with extra virgin and guacamole dressing and spicy corn tortilla chips – THAT is TC style! Keep being rockinawesome!!!