The Incredible Benefits of Ginger Root

Nature's Health Booster"Ginger root offers numerous health benefits. It aids digestion, reduces nausea, and can help fight the flu and common cold. Ginger root also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can improve brain function and protect against heart disease. Additionally, it helps reduce muscle pain and soreness. I enjoy making ginger tea by boiling three pieces of fresh ginger root in a cup of water. This simple recipe is not only delicious but also maximizes the health benefits of ginger root. Sometimes, I also add Agarve for extra flavor

3 pieces of peeled fresh ginger

1 cup boiling water

1 tsp agarve (optional)

Lemony non-dairy pudding

Ingredients

1/4 fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 grated lemon

1 cup nondairy milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 cup agarve nectar

1 tsp. vanilla

2 tbsp. corn starch

Instructions

In a 2 quart pot, add the milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk on medium heat until you start to see small bubbles then remove the pot from the burner. Use a glass measuring cup, add the corn starch and 1/4 cup of the lemon mixture from the pot, whisk until a smooth consistency and add it to the pot. Place  the pot back on the burner. Use a whisk to mix the mixture until it thickens. Remove the pot from the burner and prepare 3 pudding dessert cups. Pour the lemon mixture into the cups and let it sit on the counter until it cools. Place the pudding cups in the refrigerator for about 3 hours. Top with nondairy whipped cream sliced fruit. The grated lemon gives this pudding a nice lemony taste with some added texture.

Time for the end of Summer all natural cleanser remedy

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp grade - A pure maple syrup

8oz purified water

pinch cayenne pepper

Before I started an all planted-based diet over ten years ago, I wanted to do a detoxification cleansing first. I did some research and came across the master cleanse program originated by a man name Stanley Burroughs. He is known for using alternative medicine for detoxification and losing weight using fresh lemon juice and a high grade of maple syrup and purified water. 

The first time I tried this method was for 7 days because that was all my body and mind could handle. The first day was the hardest because I thought of only of food, especially during lunch breaks. Lunch was my biggest meal of the day. The second day was just as hard as the first. I wanted to eat around mid day and when I got home, I would open my refrigerator to just touch and smell the food, which help ease my urge to eat believe or not. That was my first mistake to not cleaned out my refrigerator before starting the detoxification program. On the third day, I notice small breakout in my face.

On the forth day I had more breakout on my face and I started experiencing night sweats. I read that my body was going through the detoxification period. On the fifth day I started feeling a little weak. I read that I should add more maple syrup to my lemon drinks for more energy. According to Helen Thomas of the New York Maple Association, Pure maple syrup is not only high in antioxidants, but every spoonful offers nutrients like riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium, maple syrup has a higher concentration of minerals and antioxidants, yet fewer calories than honey which is not vegan.

On the 6th day my I started drinking more water in between my detox drinks. My breakouts had lessoned and I actually felt less tired during work but I was totally exhausted by the time the went to bed. I was still experiencing night sweats which subsided on about the 14th day. On the last day I decided to stopped the detox drink.  I made a huge pot of homemade vegetable broth enough for about 4 days in which I had for lunch and dinner and on the 8th day I started to gain a little more energy each day. I didn't crave sweets at all or any kind of junk food! I mainly had soups and proteins drinks for desserts and manage to keep my goal weight.

 After one month My skin had cleared from the breakouts, I felt much lighter from the detox which I will spare you the details, lol my dignity if you know what I mean.  I received so many complimented me on how my skin glowed and how cleared it looked  especially from patients who I seen me up close on a daily basis. I worked a medical laboratory and patients would have to sit pretty close to me while I registered their information. I have to admit that starting my plant-based journey after the detox program made it easier to stop eating meat. I don't missed it at all. I started a planted-based diet back in 2008 and had only one relapsed only to start the plant-based diet again in 2009

I'm not advising, just sharing my experiences, please ASK YOUR DOCTOR ADVICE BEFORE YOU CONSIDER ANY DETOX PROGRAM. IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE!