“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
~Isaiah 12:2
Avocado & Tomato Wrap
This is a very simple and easy to make recipe. This is the recipe for an Avocado Wrap.
You need:
Flour tortilla (I prefer whole wheat four)
One avocado
One tomato
Onion (chop a little)
Lemon (squeeze a little half a lemon or less)
Salt and pepper to taste.
Peal the avocado and press it with a fork smash a little (leave some chunky pieces on the avocado for texture. Add chop the tomato and add to the avocado, add the onion, the lemon and salt and pepper to taste and put on your tortilla and wrap it. Enjoy it!
This is a quick and easy recipe to make, yet is healthy. I can have this for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
“One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.”
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
~Philippians 4:13
There are foods that remind me of beautiful moments in time. Ginger is one of those foods for me. Ginger always brings me good memories; the taste of it, the smell of it, the all of it. It brings me back to my childhood times when my mother used to wake up very early in the morning to go to work, and used to wake me up with her. I of course did not want to wake up, but once I had my ginger tea, I would feel it was the best morning ever…and I felt like that every time I had my ginger tea. I liked the tingling heat and the sweetness after the heat. At such age, as an early consumer, I was not aware of its health benefits.
Health Benefits of Ginger Root:
Alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress – regarded as an excellent carminative
Soothes the intestinal tract
Antioxidant effects – ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds
Contains very potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols
Helps prevent the symptoms of motion sickness
Has been used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy (please check with your doctor first)
People with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis experience reductions in their pain levels and improvement on mobility when they consume ginger regularly
This information about the health benefits of ginger is taken from: The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno N.D.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
~Romans 8:28
Cloves
As we continue the series of what to have in your pantry, clove is another spice that is always in my kitchen. I love the smell of clove, but once again the most important about this food is the health benefits.
Health Benefits of Cloves:
Cloves contain an active compound called eugenol, which shows benefits on the prevention of digestive tract cancer; and treatment for joint inflammation.
It also helps with bad breath (Chew a couple of cloves for a fresh breath instead of chewing gum which damages your teeth
It has anesthetic and antibacterial properties.
This information about cloves is taken from: The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, by Michael Murray N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno N.D.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
“May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!”
~Psalm 29:11
Anise seeds
Here is a thing about Anise. It helps expel gas (carminative effect). Anise has others health benefits such as antimicrobial properties, which help prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria.
***Very important: Anise seeds and Star Anise are not the same thing. Star Anise cannot be given to infants.
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
~Proverbs 17:17
This pic. was taken on February 22, 2020 ,on Isaac’s Birthday. The two people I’m pointing with the green arrows were of great support to me during my child’s pregnancy. I am forever grateful for their love and support when I was most vulnerable.
During this time of great distress for the world, there are many who need a supporting hand. I believe that God works thru us. I believe that God uses us to help others. Be a helping hand to someone in need or in distress if you are able to do so.
This COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people differently. If you are in a position where you feel mentally well and stable to be a support system to someone who is in a less desirable situation than you are, be that support system. It can be something as simple as doing daily check-in calls to check up on that one person. It doesn’t have to be a long lasting conversation. It can be a daily five to fifteen-minute call. Doing this, of course, should not create an unsafe situation for you.
So if you do it once and you think that it will not work for you, than don’t feel guilty. Maybe you can send a daily text message instead. Find something that works for you and that brings comfort to the other person. If you do decide to do the daily call, you can have supporting conversations, pray together (over the phone I mean), laugh, cry, empathized. Believe it or not, this may bring tremendous emotional comfort to the person in distress (and to YOU). They will feel the love, the compassion, and the push to keep on going. And that’s what God is all about.
If you are taking care of someone who is sick or in distress, THANK YOU, thank you for all you are doing. You are so amazing. You are not alone. Thank you for providing that emotional support and love. I’m with you. We are in this together. God bless you!
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
~Proverbs 17:17
God bless you & with lots of love for you and for the whole world,
“For I know the plans I have for you, ‘declares the Lord’, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
~ Jeremiah 29:11
Yesterday I wrote about cayenne pepper. Today it’s about cinnamon. Cinnamon is one of the spices that, in my house, we cannot live without. We use it on hot chocolate and on tea as it enhances the taste. I personally love the cinnamon smell. But the best thing that cinnamon offers is not the taste or the nice aroma, it’s the health benefits that it provides.
These are some of the healthy benefits of Cinnamon:
A sedative for smooth muscle
Circulatory stimulant
Carminative (helps relive flatulence)
Digestant (aids digestion)
Anticonvulsant
Diaphoretic (helps induce perspiration)
Diuretic (helps increase the passing of urine)
Antibiotic (a natural antibiotic)
Anti-ulcerative
It’s pretty likely that you already have cinnamon in your pantry. If not, make sure you get it next time you go food shopping.
I took this information from the book that I’m currently re-studying called The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods by Michael Murray N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno N.D. I’ve had this book for a few years and I am revisiting it as it’s full of valuable information about healthy foods. I will be sharing healthy bite size information from this book with you.
“For I know the plans I have for you, ‘declares the Lord,’ plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
“If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land;”
~ Isaiah 1:19
I have cayenne pepper in my kitchen and I admit that I barely use it. But after reading about some of the benefits of it, I will definitely be using it more often. Read below to know more…
Benefits of cayenne pepper:
Effective pain reliever
Digestive and anti-ulcer aid (stimulate and enhance digestion)
Cardiovascular benefits (reduces blood cloth, which can lead to a heart attack, stroke or pulmonary embolism).
It helps lower body temperature
Ability to increase basal metabolic rate and stimulate the burning of fat for energy
The capsaicin in cayenne pepper also has stimulating effect on the mucus membranes of the nose and sinuses. It stimulates the blood flow through the membranes and causes mucus secretions to be become thinner and more liquid. This helps fight common cold or sinus infections.
The benefits of cayenne pepper that I’m sharing here are from the book The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno N.D.
“If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land;”
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial Because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
~James 1:12
At home, we’ve been trying different things to keep Isaac engaged in different activities. Yes that is him, my three-year-old operating my camera. I hope my camera survives this quarantine. What are some things that you are doing to make it thru this quarantine sane and safe?
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial Because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
~2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Take the time to give comfort to others. Pray, pray and do not cease to pray. We need God in this. We cannot do it alone, but with God, we are more than conquerors. You are not alone. We are in this together.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
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