Tag: Faith

Fresh Breath With Cloves

by Querin Ventura, posted in Faith, healthy eating, Inspiration, Quote

“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.”

~Romans 8:28

God bless you & with love,

Querin

What To Have In Your Pantry

by Querin Ventura, posted in Faith, God, healthy eating, Motivation, Quote

“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.”

~ Jeremiah 29:11

God bless you & with love, Querin

Check Your Pantry For Healing Foods

by Querin Ventura, posted in Faith, God, nutrition, Quote

“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;”

~ Isaiah 1:19

God bless you & with love,

Querin

Give Comfort to Others

by Querin Ventura, posted in Encouragement, Faith, God, Hope, Quote

“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.”

~2 Corinthians 1:3-4

God Bless you & with love,

Querin