Saturday, February 28, 2015

Nasal decongestant tea




Serves: 1

1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper

1 1/2 Tbsp. Manuka honey
1 tea bag * (preferably Ginger)
1 to 1 1/2 c. Water * (depends on the cup size)

Directions:


 1. Pour water into a small pot, and allow to come to a boil.


2. Pour the water into the cup over the tea bag, and allow to steep for 3- 5 minutes.


 3. Add 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. Honey .


4. Stir and sip.




BENEFICIAL FACT:


* Ginger 

Helps with decongestant, just like Cayenne pepper.










Friday, February 27, 2015

Orange zucchini pancakes




Serves: 8

3/4 c. Milk

1 c. Flour
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Baking powder
 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
 1/2 tsp. Salt
1 egg
 2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
 2- 4 c. Grated zucchini
 1/4 c. Orange juice
      Oil 

 Directions:


1. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg, zucchini, and blend well using a whisk. Add flour, sugar, salt, and butter, orange juice and blend well.

 Add baking powder, and baking soda and blend with a wooden spoon.

2. Spoon batter onto a hot griddle pan, and cook until you bubbles form on the side . Then flip the pancake over, and cook until completed.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Chicken/ mock chicken soup







* if you are vegan or vegetarian

Serves: 4

2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced * ( vegan chicken)

4 c. Kale
1/3 c. Freshly chopped garlic
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Butter
4 c. Water
4 Carrots, chopped
2 zucchini, chopped

Directions:


 1. In a sauté pan with butter saute the garlic.


2. In a medium size soup pot add water, and chicken and allow to come to a boil.


3. Add the Kale, carrots, zucchini and the garlic, and allow to simmer for 5- 10 minutes.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Natural cough syrup





Serves: 5 doses

1/3 tsp. Cayenne pepper

1/3 tsp. Freshly minced garlic
1 1/4 Tbsp. Honey
1 1/4 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
2 1/2 Tbsp. Water

Directions:


1. Combine all the ingredients together.


 2. Take about a teaspoon when needed.

Monday, February 23, 2015

Hot out of the oven......Fighting the bug... with the right food




 

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I really want to say that this blog article that you are about to read, I truly hope that it touches bases with you.

As you continue to enjoy each and every article that gets posted every Monday of the week. 

As cold and flu season hits us I pray that you all have buckled down on the necessity that you're going to be needing, you're probably thinking what exactly is she talking about. And what does it have to do with you, well I am about to get to that point right now. As you are probably holding a bottle of cough syrup in your hands, as you are reading this. I want to tell you that getting rid of that cough can be taken care of, much easier than you think. Not every symptom you have can be cured with every medicine you have in your cabinet, nor is taking medicine back to back good for you. Now you're probably thinking where exactly am I taking you, and why exactly. I am going to tell you that you basically have what it takes to get rid of what is ailing you. Right in you're kitchen cabinet. While you're still saving a whole lot more money than you were before you read this.

You will be totally shocked at what foods you have laying around, that can totally change your cold or flu symptoms within a matter of time. While you're medication you took before is still waiting to kick in. 
I am going to give you a list of a few wonder foods that are really good for relieving cold and flu symptoms.
While in the long run adding tons of flavor to your meals, as it will have you second guessing next time around.

beneficial foods that cures...


Garlic is a natural antibiotic


 Cayenne pepper is a great nasal decongestant


Honey is a great substitute for sugar, especially if you have a sour throat. Add it into your tea. Suggested type of honey I recommended is Manuka Honey, stray away from man made honey. Because of its filled with sugar.


Lemon is filled with lots of vitamin C.


When combining these three beneficial ingredients, you have created a powerful healthy cough syrup.









Sunday, February 22, 2015

Italian cheesecake cookies




Serves: 36

3 lb. Ricotta cheese

6 (8oz) pkg. Cream cheese
4 1/2 c. Organic granulated sugar
12 eggs
1 Tbsp. Vanilla extract
1/2 c. + 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
1/2 c. + 1 Tbsp. Flour
1 1/2 c. Butter, melted and cooled
3 c. Sour cream
 1 1/2 lemon, juiced
3 c. Apple pie filling

 Directions:


1. Cream together the ricotta cheese and cream cheese. And the sugar and continue beating until smooth.

 Then add in the lemon juice, vanilla, flour, and cornstarch, beating well after each addition. Beat eggs in one at a time.
 Gradually beat in melted butter. Blend in sour cream, continue beating all ingredients until completely blended.

2. Pour batter into an un greased 9x 13- in pan, Bake at 320 for 1 hour.

Then turn off the oven and allow to rest inside for 2 hours.

 3. Remove from oven and cut into squares. Topping each cookie with apple pie filling.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Spinach Cheddar soup




(Adapted recipe from: Top secret recipes unlocked, by: Todd Wilbur)

Serves: 4


3 c. Spinach

4 c. Vegetable broth
1 c. Half & half
1/2 c. Flour
8 Slices cheddar
1/2 c. Shredded carrots
 1/3 c. Diced onions
 Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

 Directions:


 1. Stream the spinach in a steamer basket in a covered saucepan over boiling for 6 minutes. 

Remove the spinach from steamer, and chop onto a chopping board. Finely chopped spinach into pea sizes.

2. Pour the vegetable broth into a larger saucepan with half & half. Whisk in the flour along with the remaining ingredients, including the finely chopped spinach. Lowering the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to bubble. Reducing the heat down again to simmer for 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the soup is thick.


Friday, February 20, 2015

Stuffed bread sticks




Serves: 8

8 Mozzarella cheese sticks

1 (11oz) can biscuit dough
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
 2 tsp. Garlic powder
 2 tsp. Italian seasoning

 Directions:


1. Roll out the biscuit dough, and place 1 cheese stick in.


2. Roll the dough completely around the cheese until fully covered.


 3. Brush the dough with oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.


 4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.


 * Note: For extra cheesy

Add 2 cheese sticks

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Sweet & Spicy cole slaw




Serves: 8

Seasoning mixture


 1/3 c. Sugar

3 Tbsp. Firmly packed brown sugar
 1/2 tsp. Ground allspice
 1/2 tsp. Ground black pepper
 1/2 tsp. Ground red pepper
 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
 1/4 tsp. Ground ginger

Sauce mixture


2/3 c. Miracle whip

1 Tbsp. Lime juice
 2 tsp. Chopped fresh cilantro
 1/2 tsp. Chili powder

Main ingredient 


1 16oz) bag Cole slaw mixes


Directions:


 1. Combine all the spice mixture into a medium bowl. Adding the sauce mixture, and blend well.


2. Once the spice and sauce mixture is blended, add the Cole slaw and combine thoroughly.


Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Blueberry- Chocolate granola cookies







Serves: 3 dozen

1 3/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. Flour

1 1/2 c. Quick oats
1 tsp. Baking soda
 1/4 tsp. Baking powder
 1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
 1 tsp. Cinnamon
 1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
 3/4 c. Organic butter, softened
 1/2 c. Organic granulated sugar
 1/2 c. Organic packed light brown sugar
 2 eggs
 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
 1 c. Dried blueberries
 1 c. Semi sweet chocolate chips
 3/4 c. Macadamia nuts, chopped

 Directions:


1. Preheat oven to 350. In a medium to large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg, set to the side.

2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip together butter, and both sugars until light and fluffy for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in eggs one at a time, and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until incorporated.


 3. Add in dried blueberries, semi sweet chocolate chips, macadamia nuts. Roll cookie dough into balls about 2 Tbsp per ball, and drop onto a greased cookie sheet.


 4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.


Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Egg drop soup








Serves: 4

4 c. Vegetable broth

1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1/8 tsp. Ground ginger
 3 eggs
 2 Tbsp. Parsley flakes
 2 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cornstarch

 Directions:


1. Pour broth into a large saucepan, stir in salt, ginger, parsley into saucepan and bring to a boil.

In a cup add 3/4 c. of broth and cornstarch, and stir together until smooth.

 2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs together using a fork, pour the eggs into the boiling broth mixture.

The egg should cook right away. Once the eggs has been dropped, stir in the cornstarch mixture.
Gradually until the soup is at a desirable consistency.








Monday, February 16, 2015

Hot out of the oven......Going Organic





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When it comes to eating do you really pay enough attention to what goes into your mouth?

I cannot stress this enough when it comes to eating because putting food into our mouths.
Is just like the battery within your cellphone, that battery contains juice that keeps your cellphone flowing.
 And the same for when you are placing food within your mouth, but not everything you grab to devour isn't healthy. When it comes to shopping for your food are you choosing the right route? In this article I will share with you multiple reasons to say ”No" to your usual shopping habit. While taking you on a different road to living Organically.Organic food is food that has been grown or processed without synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, irradiation, industrial solvents, or chemical food additives. Which is a whole lot better for you, and for your body. As eating organically can cost you some bucks, but keep in mind it depends upon the store in where you shop. Now organic food is higher in nutrients than traditional foods. shows that organic produce is higher in vitamin C, antioxidants, and the minerals calcium, iron, chromium, and magnesium. They’re free of neurotoxins–toxins that are damaging to brain and nerve cells. Choosing organic helps with growing children’s brains and bodies. As buying organic helps reduce pollution in our drinking water. As eating organic may reduce your cancer risk. When it comes to buying meats its best to Choose organic meat, because it lessens your exposure to antibiotics, synthetic hormones, and drugs that find their way into the animals and then into you. As here are some of the down falls of non organic foods which often contains harmful hormones and pesticides. Pesticides are poisonous - by nature they're designed to kill. Pesticides can cause neurological problems, cancer, infertility, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, allergies and asthma, wheezing, rashes and other skin problems, ADHD, birth defects and more. So if you are choosing to live healthy, and feel great about this. Don't think twice especially when it comes to the down fall of non organic foods. Remember the problem relies in the food you consume which effect your mind, and body. 







Sunday, February 15, 2015

Caramel apple sugar cookies




Serves: 12

3 caramel square, diced

2 Tbsp. Dried apple, diced
2/3 c. + 1 tsp. Flour
1/4 tsp. Baking soda
1/8 tsp. Baking powder
1/4 c. Butter, softened
 1/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. Organic granulated sugar
1/4 egg
1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract

Directions:


 1. Preheat oven to 350. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder.


 2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar until smooth.

 Beat in egg plus the vanilla extract. Add the caramel and apple into the dry ingredients.
 Gradually blend in the dry ingredients, roll cookie dough into rounded teaspoonfuls, and place onto a ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Macaroni and cheese




Serves: 10

4 C. Macaroni pasta

1 1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 lg. Onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper
1/4 c. Grated carrot
3 1/4 Jalapeño peppers
5 c. Shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/4 c. Grated Parmesan cheese
7 1/2 c. Rice milk 
1/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. Flour
1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. Butter
1 1/4 c. Bread crumbs
2 1/2 pinches paprika

 Directions:


1. Cook macaroni pasta according to the package.


2. In a saucepan, melt butter the over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in a casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.


3. Add more butter in a Fry pan over medium heat, and incorporate the rest of the ingredients then mix well.

Add breadcrumbs and brown,Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika and cayenne pepper.

4. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Serve.


Friday, February 13, 2015

Double deckker cheese sandwich







Serves: 4

12 slices of French bread

1 slice of Goat cheese
1 slice of pepper jack cheese
1 lg onion, sliced
1 bag spinach
1 jar Basil pesto
1 red pepper
1 jar of sun dried tomatoes
Olive oil (for toasting)

 Directions:


 1. Lightly coat the pan with olive.


2. Then place the bread on pan, and allow to get toasted on both sides.


3. Then sauté the onions, red pepper.


4. Then assemble the deckker sandwich.


Thursday, February 12, 2015

Rice krispies surprise



Serves: 24

Rice krispies bowl~


1/4 c. Butter  

4 c. Miniature marshmallows
5 c. Rice krispies cereal
Vegetable spray (For cupcake tin)

Directions:


1. Melt the butter in large sauce pan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and well-blended. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.


2. Add the rice krispies, and stir.


3. Spray the cupcake tins with vegetable oil, then apply plastic wrap into the tins.


4. Pour and press rice krispies mixture into the tins to form a bowl shape.



Reese cup~


24 oz. Pkg. Milk chocolate chip

2 c. Organic Peanut butter
1 c. Powder sugar
1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt


Directions:


1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.


2. Using a tsp., spoon a portion of the chocolate into the rice krispies bowl. 

And spread to cover the bottom, then place into the freezer for 5-10 minutes.

3. Blend together the peanut butter, powder sugar, salt.



4. Remove from freezer, and add a small portion of peanut butter to the rice krispies bowl.

 Then pour the rest of the melt chocolate over, and place back into freezer for 5-10 minutes.


* Note:

This is a perfect children kitchen project.

* Tip:

A great spring project as well.  

Creating a flower you will need:


 Thin pretzel rods

Sugar free gummy circular candy

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Banana split ravioli




Serves: 10

4 Oz. Cream cheese, softened

3 Tbsp. Sugar
1 3/4 banana, mashed
2 Eggs, beaten
 15 wonton wrappers
Chocolate sauce (garnish)

Directions:


1. Mix Cream cheese, 3 Tbsp of sugar and 2 Tbsp beaten egg together until creamy. 


2. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on the middle of wrapper. Pull bottom up to meet the top and seal edges to form ravioli. continue until all are filled.


3. Preheated the oven to 350, on a greased baking sheet cook 5 minutes on one side turn and bake another 5 minutes remove from oven.



BENEFIT ALERT:



 The health benefits of consuming bananas include lowering the risks of ”Cancer" and "Asthma", " Lowering blood pressure", improving heart health and promoting regularity. Along with another health issues, listed below.


* Diabetes


 * Heart health


* Treating Diarrhea


 * Preserving memory and boosting mood


Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Asian Salad







Serves: 4

Salad dressing~


2 Tbsp. + 1 1/4 tsp. Rice wine vinegar

2 Tbsp. + 1 1/4 tsp. Vegetable oil
1 Tbsp.+ 1/2 tsp. Soy sauce
2 Tbsp. Orange juice
1 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. Brown sugar
 2 1/2 tsp. Fresh ginger root, minced
 1 3/4 tsp. Garlic, minced


Directions:


In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, oil, Orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.



Salad~ 


1 Medium bok choy

2 green onions, chopped
 1/2 c. Sesame seeds
 4 pkg. Ramen (leaving the seasoning packet out)
 3/4 c. Carrots, julienned
3/4 c. Napa cabbage, shredded

 Directions:


1. In a small soup pot add water, and allow to come to a boil.


2. Place the noodles in, and allow to cook for 3 minutes.


3. In a large bowl, mix the napa cabbage, bok choy, carrots, green onions, noodles together.


4. Serve chilled with salad dressing



* TIP ALERT


Ramen seasoning packets come in handle, for making broth for other soups.


Or adding simple flavor to a meal, according on the serving sizes.


Monday, February 9, 2015

Hot out of the oven..... Food substitute






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Are you that type of person that will look at a recipe, and go ”ehn" because of a certain ingredient?

Don't allow just one or multiple ingredients make you turn away from enjoyment. 
Substitution plays a very crucial part in meal planning, especially if you have food allergies along with particularly diets. No matter what you're case maybe don't allow the sound of good food turn you away.
When you first look up food substitute, what is the first thing that you see?
Why let me  give you a hand with that, Food substitute- cooking tips.
 That's great and everything, but that's not the kind of food substitution I am talking about.
After reading this article I hope  this has opened your mind up to seeing a clearer understanding on how to substitute. 
And not just turn you away just because it's a definite no- no to your diet. Let's just say you are out doing you're grocery shopping, and they have  food samples out there so you decide to try it.
Then you realizes you want to try this at home, that's when you ask for the recipe.
So when they tell you how its made you can go grab the ingredients.
Then you realize your stuck again, and you put everything you grab back.
Now that's were you can tell your mind, we are going to find a substitute.
 Now once you have done that, and figure out that it greater than before.
You are not going to want to go back to your regular mindset of thinking.
So tell your mind it's time for better thinking, once you do you will feel better to. 







Sunday, February 8, 2015

Chili lime tortilla chips




Serves: 8

1 1/4 (12 oz.) Tortilla wraps

 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Olive oil
 1/4 c. Lime juice
 1 1/4 tsp. Chili powder
 1 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt

 Directions:


 1. Preheat oven to 350.


2. Cut each tortilla into wedges, and arrange the wedges in a on a cookie sheet leaving space in between each wedge.


3. In a spray bottle, combine the oil and lime juice. Mix well and spray each wedge until slightly moist.


4. Combine the chili powder and salt in a small bowl and sprinkle on the chips.


5. Bake for 7 minutes. Rotating the pan and bake for another 8 minutes or until the chips are crisp.


Saturday, February 7, 2015

Potato Salad




Serves: 5

1 1/4 sweet potatoes

 10 oz. Red potatoes
 10 oz. Yukon gold potatoes
 5/8 lg. Yellow onion, chopped
 2 Tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp.  Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. +  1 1/2 tsp. Chopped fresh parsley
1/8 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
 1 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
 5/8 clove garlic, minced
 2 1/2 lb. Vegan crab sticks, chopped
 3 c. + 2 Tbsp. Shredded carrots
1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. Vegan Mayonnaise

Directions:


 1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. 


2. And dice into 1/2 inch cubes. Cut potatoes into fourths. Place all the potatoes into a bowl.


3. Slice yellow onion thinly and place into the bowl with the potatoes. Mix in the garlic, lemon juice, chopped crab sticks, shredded carrots, red pepper flakes, parsley, vegan mayonnaise, salt. 


4. Chill until ready to  eat!

Friday, February 6, 2015

Trail Mix




Serves: 6


1/2 c. Cashews

1/4 c. Peanuts
1/4 c. Almonds
1/2 c. Raisins
 1/2 c.  Unsalted sunflower seeds
 3 3/4 c. Popcorn
 1/4 c. Wasabi peas
 1/2 c. Japanese rice crackers

 Directions:


1. Mix it all together.



BENEFIT ALERT:


Cashews are very beneficial to your diet in many ways.

 Please continue to read on about, the benefits of cashews down below.

 *  Helps diminish the frequency of migraines.


*  And also lowers blood pressure, which can prevent heart attacks.


*  protects against heart disease and cancer.


Thursday, February 5, 2015

Red Velvet pancakes



Serves: 4

3/4 c. All purpose flour
1 3/4 tsp .baking powder
1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 1/2 tsp. Organic granulated sugar
1/2 c. + Tbsp. Milk
1/2 egg
1 Tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp. Butter, melted
2 Tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. Red food coloring
1 tsp. Vanilla extract


Directions:

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cocoa powder into a bowl; beat in the egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring.
 Blend it together well ( until the batter has small lumps).
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2. Heat a lightly greased pancake griddle over medium high heat.
Cook until you see bubbles slightly form around the edges are dry.
Then flip over, and cook until brown on the other side.

BENEFIT ALERT:

* Can cut your rate of heart disease, and cut the death rate of heart-attack survivors.

* can help decrease the risk of stroke.

* can decrease blood pressure, including in pregnant women.

* has the potential to improve kidney function.

* caffeine in cocoa can protect your skin against sun damage and skin cancer.

* can increase cognitive function and may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

* can relieve stress.

* help with weight loss.

* can relieve coughs almost as well as codeine.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Gluten Free Cheddar chive biscuits




Serves: 3 dozen

2 C.  Gf biscuit mix ( I prefer Bob red mill)

2 1/4 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
1 C. ( 2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
 1/4 + 1 tsp. Chopped fresh chives
3 C. Milk


Directions:


1.  Preheat the oven to 400.


2. In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, Cheddar cheese, butter, and chives Stir in milk. Drop batter Tbsp. onto prepared cookie sheet.


3.  Bake for ten minutes or until lightly golden color.



BENEFIT ALERT:



Chives serve a very good source of benefits for your health.


* They Improve your heart health, which may reduce the risk of plaque buildup in arteries. 


* Which reducing stiffness in the blood vessels and decreasing blood pressure.


*  Great for bone health.


* Help protect against cancers in the breast, colon, prostate, ovaries, endometrium and lungs.


* And oral cancers.


* chives may alleviate a stuffy nose and colds, plus ease an upset stomach and flatulence. And stimulate digestion and treat anemia.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Carrot Coconut Soup





Serves: 4

1 Tbsp. Olive oil

1tsp.  Crush red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp.  Cumin
1-1/2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh cilantro
 1/2 tsp. Grated ginger
 1  onion, chopped
 1 clove garlic, minced
 3 lg carrots, peeled and chopped
3 1/2 c.  Coconut milk
 1 1/2 veggie broth
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice

 Directions:


1 . Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir and cook the chili paste, cumin, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. of cilantro until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ginger, onion, and garlic; cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.  Place the carrots into the pot with the onion mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes.


2.  Pour the vegetable broth and coconut milk over the cooked vegetables. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. 


3. Add in the Lemon juice and stir,  puree the soup using either food processor or a blender.


4. Serve warm garnish with carrots sticks and coconut flakes. (optional)


*BENEFIT ALERT:


Coconut milk is  good for several health benefits. 


* Has many minerals, vitamins and electrolytes such as calcium, potassium and chloride.


*  Is a dairy free alternative to those who are lactose intolerant and are also allergic to animal milk. This milk is also nut free, soy free and gluten free.


*  Help the body fight aging, low vision and low bone density.


*  Also aids in digestion and is also used as a laxative. It can also be a remedy for urinary and kidney problems.


*  Good for the health of your skin and hair.