tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81411574702759908582024-02-19T18:42:28.271-08:00Manna OrganicsManna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-69809217733877255722013-03-29T07:23:00.001-07:002013-03-29T07:23:58.884-07:00Health Benefits of Kale Chips<br />
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Kale chips are loaded with a variety of important nutrients, such as vitamin K,
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vitamin C. Vitamin A is very important in protecting the cells, which line our
intestines and our respiratory system. Vitamin A also supports our eyesight and
strengthens our retina. Kale is a great source of carotenoids</span>, which are
needed for the <span style="color: #333333;">retina. One cup of kale chips has
more than 100% of our daily need of vitamin C, for supporting our immune
system. Furthermore , they have over 500% of our daily need in vitamin K – vital
for blood clotting and for improving bone density. Kale chips also contain vitamin
E. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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One cup of kale chips has about half the calories that regular chips or cookies
have. If you replace calorie-loaded chips and snacks with raw and healthy kale
chips, it will help in reducing and maintaining your weight. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Since Kale chips do not contain any cholesterol, no trans fats, nor any unhealthy
saturated fats, they are very beneficial for a healthy heart. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-50364295495111820302013-01-25T13:19:00.001-08:002013-01-25T13:26:25.339-08:00Organic Farming and a Sustainable Food System <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How does organic farming contribute to environmental sustainability and food security worldwide? </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.399999618530273px;">Organic farming has the potential to contribute to sustainable food security by improving nutrition intake and sustaining livelihoods in rural areas, while simultaneously reducing vulnerability to climate change and enhancing biodiversity." Organic farming also consumes much less fossil energy than conventional farming techniques do. Furthermore, it increases and sustains biodiversity. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">To learn more about the link between organic farming, sustainability and food security, read the following interesting report by the Worldwatch Institute:</span><br />
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antioxidants and are also rich in fiber. They are one of the best vegetarian sources
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">for a healthy heart,
as the healthy fats in walnuts improve artery functions and help our circulatory system</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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because of the high level of omega-3 fatty acids found in them</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">for preventing gallstones, as studies show</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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walnuts have anti-inflammatory qualities which support the body in having
strong bones.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">against insomnia: </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">w</span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">alnuts are a natural source of the</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> hormone melatonin, which helps with falling asleep</span></span></i></div>
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Walnut Hemp Sprouted<span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">
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<br />Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-37834149083098994182012-10-12T13:10:00.002-07:002012-10-12T13:11:37.464-07:00Orders Shipped with Dry Ice - Now Available:<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We now have a distributor who ships our sprouted Manna breads & our Gluten-free breads on dry ice to your home! When you order from this distributor - Wise Choice Market - the breads arrive at your home frozen! You can order directly from here: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Wise Choice Market </span><a href="http://www.wisechoicemarket.com/organic-sprouted-manna-bread" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.wisechoicemarket.com/organic-sprouted-manna-bread</a></span></span>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-27110519470480486562012-09-14T15:11:00.000-07:002012-09-14T15:11:17.597-07:00BENEFITS OF QUINOA – A GLUTEN-FREE ALTERNATIVE<br />
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many great benefits: It is very rich in fiber and magnesium, which protects against
hypertension; it is also a great source
of riboflavin; furthermore, it is used as an antiseptic in South America. Consequently it is known to be a ‘super-food’.
I.e., compared to white rice, a standard serving of quinoa has twice as much
protein and eight times as much fiber. Besides these health benefits, it is
also <i>Gluten-free</i>, which
makes it a great alternative for people who have to avoid Gluten.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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people believe that it tastes a little plain, some restaurant chefs use a secret
trick and toast it first, which gives it a wonderful nutty, rich flavor. Their
recommendation is to spread the quinoa on a tray and place it in a 350-degree
oven for 8-10 minutes, until it’s golden brown. Then cook it according to the
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Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-67432289564046230682012-08-24T09:17:00.004-07:002012-08-24T09:18:25.962-07:00RESEARCH: BANANAS COULD BECOME AN INGREDIENT IN GLUTEN-FREE PASTA<br />
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Brazil tested pasta made from green banana, and according to their research this
pasta was better accepted in flavor, aroma, texture, e.g., than regular whole
wheat pasta. The results did not only come from consumers who cannot eat
Gluten, but also from non-celiac consumers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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researchers also remarked that pasta made from green banana is high in
nutrition, and also utilizes a raw material, which at present has little
commercial value. The commercialization of this product could bring about new
opportunities for banana farmers, and also for pasta producers. Moreover, consumers
would enjoy tasty Gluten-free pasta, which is nutritious and available at lower
cost.</span></span></div>
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<i>Source:J Acad Nutr Diet. July 2012</i></div>
Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-59570173598597689132012-07-13T09:24:00.003-07:002012-07-13T09:24:39.678-07:00NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY – CAN FRIES BE HEALTHY?<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, it is true: July 13 is National French Fry Day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most people love French fries. However, there are studies
showing that French fries in particular - and other potato products in general –
affect weight gain directly. Many years ago a serving of French fries only
contributed about 210 calories to our diet; today it is almost 3 times more
(ref: New York City Department of Health). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another reason why they are not really healthy is because French
fries have high sodium and fat levels, especially high levels of trans fats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By the way: ‘French Fries’ are not really French – they are
Belgian! Thanks to Thomas Jefferson, who used to serve them at White House
dinners calling them “potatoes, fried in the French manner”, we call them French
Fries here in the US. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nevertheless: Happy National French Fry Day & Happy FRI-DAY
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can also read the following article at:</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/12/national-french-fry-day-healthy_n_1669717.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/12/national-french-fry-day-healthy_n_1669717.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living</span></a></div>
<br />Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-56653913034244487342012-06-22T11:00:00.001-07:002012-06-22T11:01:27.268-07:00SAFE LUNCH BOXES FOR YOUR CHILD<br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">For those of
us who are looking for a safe lunchbox for our children, and are concerned
about exposure to toxins such as bisphenol A (BPA) – there’s a solution:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">EasyLunchboxes
offers BPA-free food containers and cooler bags; these are excellent for school
lunches, family trips as well as field trips! The food containers are custom designed
and divided into compartments: they have a large compartment for sandwiches,
and two smaller compartments for fruit, dessert and side dishes. The containers
are very convenient as one single lid covers all compartments. One doesn’t need
to keep looking for the right size lids, containers or bags.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">The most
important thing is that all their products are BPA-free. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Not long ago
they were rated the #1 best seller in Amazon.com’s lunch boxes category – you can
check them out & also buy them from:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.amzn.to/EasyLunchboxesStore">www.amzn.to/EasyLunchboxesStore</a>
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<br />Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-83149853953937359352012-06-01T13:24:00.002-07:002012-06-01T13:24:44.488-07:00POSSIBLE NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES IN CELIAC DISEASE<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Individuals with celiac disease may be faced with nutritional
deficiencies due to a reduced intake and low absorption of nutrients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Particularly in the case of a damaged small intestine,
certain nutrients cannot be absorbed sufficiently. Some people with celiac
disease also have lactose intolerance; consequently they have a decreased
intake of those nutrients, which are usually available in dairy products (i.e. calcium,
magnesium, Vitamin D).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vitamins and minerals which could be absorbed poorly by
people with celiac disease, along with their gluten-free and vegetarian sources,
include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Minerals:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <u>Food Sources:<o:p></o:p></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Thiamin Sunflower
seeds, black beans, green peas, lentils<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Riboflavin Mushrooms,
cooked spinach, soybeans<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Niacin Avocados,
mushrooms, broccoli<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Folate Green
leafy vegetables (spinach, romaine lettuce, turnip greens), asparagus, lentils,
beets, broccoli<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-CO" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: ES-CO;">Iron </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Lentils, soybeans, tofu<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Calcium Green leafy vegetables
(spinach, turnip greens, collard greens), almonds, sesame seeds, seaweed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Vitamin</span><span lang="ES-CO" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: ES-CO;"> D </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Foods fortified with vitamin D derived
from torula yeast</span>, <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">mushrooms</span><span lang="ES-CO" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: ES-CO;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Magnesium Green leafy vegetables (spinach,
Swiss chard), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, black beans<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Vitamin B12 Nori
seawee</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">d, Spirulina algae</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Vitamin A Green leafy vegetables (spinach,
turnip greens), sweet potato, carrots, red bell peppers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Vitamin E Green leafy vegetables (spinach,
mustard greens, turnip greens), sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Vitamin K Green leafy vegetables (kale,
spinach, Swiss chard, collard greens), broccoli, Brussels sprouts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), Education Bulletin</span></span></div>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-71210212837952155462012-05-25T11:48:00.001-07:002012-05-25T11:48:19.191-07:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have launched our new single ingredient store at <a href="http://www.mannaorganicbakery.com/new_manna/ver.php/mod/catalogo/categoria/15/Single%20Ingredients">http://www.mannaorganicbakery.com/new_manna/ver.php/mod/catalogo/categoria/15/Single%20Ingredients</a> ! You can choose from 30 different organic ingredients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your Manna Organics Team</span>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-40108478020777153212012-05-18T10:15:00.004-07:002012-05-18T10:15:33.496-07:00Himalayan Pink Salt – Health Benefits<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Himalayan pink salt is also known as ‘white gold’ in the Himalayas. It is very precious since it <span style="background: white; color: #333333;">contains the same 84 natural minerals and elements<span class="apple-converted-space">, which we have in our human bodies.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Himalayan pink salt<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;"> is very pure and free of toxins, pollutants and chemicals, as it has been untouched – formed over 250 </span></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">million years</span> <span style="background: white; color: #333333;">within the earth</span>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Some of its abundant health benefits are:<span class="apple-converted-space"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">promotes a <span style="background: white; color: #333333;">stable pH balance in the cells</span>, especially in the brain</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">its <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #333333;">C</span>alcium content strengthens bones, and <span style="background: white; color: #333333;"> </span>reduces the risk rheumatism and arthritis</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">helps in balancing <span style="background: white; color: #333333;">blood suga</span>r</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">supports the respiratory</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> system</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">increases nutrient absorption within intestinal tract</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">lessens muscle cramps </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We are now selling Himalayan pink salt in our single ingredient store at</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.mannaorganicbakery.com/new_manna/ver.php/mod/catalogo/categoria/15/Single%20Ingredients">www.mannaorganicbakery.com/new_manna/ver.php/mod/catalogo/categoria/15/Single%20Ingredients</a> – for 20% off!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We also use Himalayan pink salt for our newly launched Gluten Free breads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">To read more about the health benefits of Himalayan pink salt:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/028724_Himalayan_salt_sea.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.naturalnews.com/028724_Himalayan_salt_sea.html</span></a> </span><br />
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Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-2138415777847605492012-05-11T09:19:00.000-07:002012-05-11T09:19:36.814-07:00HEALTHY HOSPITAL FOOD - FAUQUIER HOSPITAL<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The <u><span style="color: #365f91; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;"><a href="http://www.fauquierhealth.org/about-us"><span style="color: #365f91; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;">Fauquier Hospital</span></a></span></u> in Warrenton,</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Georgia", "serif"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Virginia, has a cafeteria called “Bistro on the Hill”, which attracts not only patients, but also lots of healthy seniors from the area, who come to dine there twice a week and enjoy the wonderful view & music along with the great food.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #365f91; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191;"><a href="http://www.fauquierhealth.org/about-us"><span style="color: #365f91; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 191; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fauquier Hospital</span></span></a></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> is one of a dozen hospitals in the U.S. that applies ‘patient-centered care’ and pays great emphasis on the quality of food. These hospitals follow a new approach with strict standards, besides the medical needs of patients. I.e. they believe that food is nurturing and healing, too. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The hospital has a ‘culinary healing garden’ outside - with a view on Virginia’s beautiful countryside - where they grow greens, lettuce, herbs, tomatoes and strawberries – all organic and untreated. Produce, which they cannot grow in the garden, they aim at buying locally. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The chefs’ goal is to make wholesome food, which doesn’t cause any harm to the body. They don’t use any food additives or preservatives; all meals are cooked to order by patient; the bistro staff goes and takes orders from each patient in person. This helps in finding out daily what specific needs a patient has, and also supports patients psychologically.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Besides patients, a lot of seniors from the area come to dine frequently and enjoy the bistro’s ‘senior nights’. So it’s a win-win for many parties.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To read more see the following article: </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/09/152355829/hospital-food-so-fresh-even-the-healthy-come-to-dine?sc=17&f=1001"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/09/152355829/hospital-food-so-fresh-even-the-healthy-come-to-dine?sc=17&f=1001</span></a></span></div>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-63629811480978113082012-04-06T12:04:00.000-07:002012-04-06T12:04:15.140-07:000N THE FUTURE OF FOOD – SPEECH BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On May 4, 2011, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales gave the keynote speech to the ‘Future of Food Conference’ at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. His speech has been published as an essay by Rodale Books.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In his speech His Royal Highness Prince Charles analyzes elaborately the current state and future of agriculture and food production – discussing the many evident threats and challenges they are facing – and he also addresses the issue of reaching the maxim of sustainability.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some of the challenges for food security he addresses in his speech are: <br />
- Scarcity of land: We lose a lot of land to development every year. Prince Charles gives the example that in the USA “1 acre is lost to development every minute of every day”. Adding vast population growth in countries like India or China to the picture - in the future it will become a greater and greater challenge to find land which can be used for housing, as well as agriculture and livestock.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Global Soil erosion: Every year 22 thousand square miles of land turns into desert; as an example, he states that in the USA soil is washed away 10 times faster than the Earth’s capacity of replenishing soil; the same is happening in India and China even much faster.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Water depletion: in the USA alone, 1/5<sup>th</sup> of grain production needs irrigation; 1lb of beef production uses up 2,000 gallons of water. Prince Charles mentions that the Ogallala Aquifer alone looses 1.3 trillion gallons of water, and that rainfall cannot keep up with replenishing it. He also says that only 5% of water in the world is fresh, and that nearly all of it – except for Lake Baikal - is used up by humans for agriculture. This is set against estimates that we will need 45% more water by 2030 than we need today.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His Royal Highness Prince Charles points out that we need to reach a sustainable state of agriculture. He defines a sustainable food production system as “a form of agriculture that does not exceed the carrying capacity of its local ecosystem and which recognizes that the soil is planet’s most vital renewable resource.”</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you would like to read more of HRH Prince Charles’ speech, you can also find it here:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/speechesandarticles/a_speech_by_hrh_the_prince_of_wales_to_the_future_for_food_c_848967946.html"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/speechesandarticles/a_speech_by_hrh_the_prince_of_wales_to_the_future_for_food_c_848967946.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Or, you can buy the book from Rodale Books.</span></span></div>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-64021063363178183222012-03-30T11:47:00.000-07:002012-03-30T11:47:28.054-07:00BENEFITS OF WHOLE GRAINS<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As many of us may now, there are numerous health benefits of whole grains. </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Diets rich in whole grains are known for helping in weight loss as </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">well. </span></strong><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Whole grain foods comprise of the complete grain seed, including its bran and its germ.</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Nutritional benefits: </span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whole grains are rich in antioxidants, which fight diseases, as well as vitamins, and minerals. Whole grains are high in fiber, thus, they support the regulation of our digestive system. Furthermore, they contain 10%-15% protein and phytochemicals.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Weight loss: </span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whole grains are more filling, consequently they help us eating less and can help lose weight. Studies show that people who regularly include whole grains in their diet have a lower risk of obesity as well as lower cholesterol levels. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Health benefits: </span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Multiple research projects have also shown that consumption of whole grains reduces the risk of heart disease, strokes, and also the risks of diabetes and cancer, just to name a few.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Examples of whole grains are:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 18.7pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whole wheat</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 18.7pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whole rye</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 18.7pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brown rice</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 18.7pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wild rice</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 18.7pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whole oats </span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you know that all our breads are made of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>organic whole grains</u></i> (sprouted), or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>organic whole flour</u></i>! </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To read more about whole grains and weight loss: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/health-studies-on-whole-grains"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/health-studies-on-whole-grains</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/5-easy-ways-to-lose-weight-and-improve-your-health?page=2"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/5-easy-ways-to-lose-weight-and-improve-your-health?page=2</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></div>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-38218481761930524302012-03-23T11:53:00.000-07:002012-03-23T11:53:49.099-07:00France Renewed Ban On Monsanto's GMO Maize<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">France is still concerned about the cultivation of MON810, Monsanto's genetically modified maize crop, and started a new temporary ban on MON810 maize - even though an earlier moratorium was anulled by France's highest court late last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The French governmet believes that GMOs pose "significant risks for the environment", which multiple recent scientific studi</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">es show. That's why it</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> asked the European Commission last month to discontinue the authorization to sow genetically modified maize within the EU.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">To read more check the following article:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/16/us-france-gmo-idUSBRE82F16I20120316"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/16/us-france-gmo-idUSBRE82F16I20120316</span></a>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-59143403191797820152012-03-16T10:05:00.000-07:002012-03-16T10:05:33.140-07:00Alarming Report: Monsanto's Herbicide ‘Roundup’ Believed To Be Danger For Global Food Supply<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to a new research report, published in the journal <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Current Microbiology</i>, the active ingredient <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">glyphosate</i> in Monsanto's infamous herbicide ‘Roundup’ is altering and destroying the micro biodiversity of the soil – thereby threatening the sustainability of the globe’s food supply. It compromises the health of the soil, on which all life depends. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">More and more scientific evidence shows that glyphosate not only biodegrades slowly, but also goes down through the topsoil and accumulates in the groundwater, which is our source for drinking water. Glyphosate is also found in almost all air and rain samples collected in the US.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Microorganisms are known to be essential for the health of raw and fermented foods. But they are actually responsible for much more than that: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Microorganisms participate quite literally at the root of the nitrogen, phosphate, oxygen and carbon cycles, and are therefore indispensable for the health of the entire biosphere. Astoundingly,…these soil microorganisms represent about 50 percent of the total biodiversity in terms of numbers of species.”<br />
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Using Roundup and compromising the health of fungi and the</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">mycelium, in particular, is anticipated to cause severe harm to our planet: According to major mycologists, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mycelium are regarded to actually act as a 'network' within the biosphere, and all organisms on earth depend on this mechanism.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Despite all this scientific evidence, the USDA has not taken any action yet to stop this incredible threat posed on the ecological stability of our planet and food supply</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
To Learn more read the following article: <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/035221_Roundup_soil_health_food_supply.html#ixzz1pISzBYmk"><span style="color: #003399; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://www.naturalnews.com/035221_Roundup_soil_health_food_supply.html#ixzz1pISzBYmk</span></a></span></div>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-71851927160060936752012-02-24T10:11:00.000-08:002012-02-24T10:11:22.926-08:00Bread Cartoon on Sesame Street<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't miss watching this very cute and memorable bread cartoon! Enjoy :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy weekend to everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your Manna Organics Team</span>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-54520129202594097812012-02-17T08:24:00.000-08:002012-02-17T08:24:06.283-08:00WHY ARE OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS SO VERY ESSENTIAL?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Omega-3 is a group of essential fatty acids, which cannot be made by the body itself. The 3 main forms of omega-3 are ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Omega-3 fatty acids play a fundamental role in brain function, as well as normal growth and development. They are structural components of cells of our central nervous system, that’s why they are essential nutrients for the development of our brain. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Also, a variety of research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation. The National Institute of Health’s website, Medline Plus states that </span><i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“Omega-3 fatty acids reduce pain and swelling.” </span></i><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids are known for lowering the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, asthma and arthritis, and for helping with depression/bipolar disorders and ADHD.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">It is recommended to add at least </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">0.5 </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">g of uncooked ALA to your diet daily. This can be done by taking:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 tsp ground</span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> flaxseeds</span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/4 tsp of flaxseed oil</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1/5 oz English walnuts (3 halves)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 tsp of canola oil</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Hemp seeds</span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">, </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">pumpkin seeds</span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> and </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">sesame seeds</span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> are also good sources of ALA. Other foods that can add to your intake of ALA are leafy green vegetables such as broccoli or cabbage. </span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you know that our </span></span><a href="http://mannaorganicbakery.com/ver.php?mod=product&item=9"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #009900; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fig Fennel Flax Sprouted Manna Bread</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> contain</span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">s<span style="color: #ee6112;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">0.33 g of ALA Omega 3</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">per serving</b></span><span style="color: black;">? 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font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> contains </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #ee6112; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">0.4 g of ALA Omega 3 per serving</span></b><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> - 30% of the daily recommended value for ALA!</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ü<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the top of the list stands our </span></span><a href="http://mannaorganicbakery.com/ver.php?mod=product&item=21"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #009900; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bavarian Style Multigrain Flax Sourdough Bread</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <span lang="EN-AU">with impressive </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #ee6112; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">0.8 g of ALA Omega 3 </span></b><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">per serving!!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; 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Cashews are a good source of magnesium, a mineral many people are deficient in, and which helps improve </span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">blood-sugar sensitivity</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><u>Almonds</u></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> (167 cal, 15 g fat, 6 g protein)<br />
Almonds can boost digestion by providing fuel for beneficial probiotic bacteria in the intestines. They also contain leucine, an amino acid </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">that <span class="apple-style-span">helps build muscle</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">, which makes almonds an ideal after-exercise snack.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><u>Hazelnuts</u></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> (176 cal, 17 g fat, 4 g protein)<br />
Hazelnuts are high in fiber, which helps keep us feeling full. Also, they contain copper, which is a key mineral for producing red blood cells and maintaining healthy bones and nerves. The light-brown skin contains most of the antioxidants, thus it is better not to buy them blanched or peeled.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: #548dd4; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">Have you tried our new</span></u></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: #ff9933; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <a href="http://mannaorganicbakery.com/ver.php?mod=product_catalog&categoria=12"><span style="color: #ff9933;">Organic Trail Mix (Raw)</span></a> </span></u></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: #548dd4; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">yet?<br />
A box of 4 bags for only $ 24.00 USD plus 1 extra bag for free! </span></u></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: #ff9933; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></u></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Buy now at:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://mannaorganicbakery.com/ver.php?mod=product_catalog&categoria=12"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">http://mannaorganicbakery.com/ver.php?mod=product_catalog&categoria=12</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">And, last but not least: Nuts are very practical!</span></div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can carry them along with you anywhere you go!</span></li>
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</ul><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">They have long shelf life. Unlike fruits and vegetables, nuts are don’t perish quickly!</span></li>
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</ul>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-78140749258568175302011-12-22T13:43:00.000-08:002011-12-22T14:20:39.609-08:00Gifts I would Give...<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/chi-111222hennings_briefs,0,1070793.story"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">To all our friends - A beautiful Christmas letter: 'Gifts I would give</span></a><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">'</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!</span>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-77835557948162283362011-12-09T13:10:00.000-08:002011-12-09T13:10:31.423-08:00Insect Problem with Monsanto GM Corn<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: orange;">A new report released by the EPA reveals a critical problem with genetically modified (GM) Monsanto corn, also known as BT corn:</span></span></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This August, healthy corn plants in Iowa fields started falling over, and it was found that their roots were damaged by insects called the corn rootworm. What is strange about this incident is that Monsanto GM corn was specifically engineered to kill the corn rootworm. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The EPA report confirmed that these rootworms started developing resistance to the GM corn, and that this has been detected in 4 states (Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Nebraska) so far. Furthermore, they are suspected in 4 other states. The report also points out an “inadequate” monitoring system by Monsanto. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In earlier studies it had been suggested to grow non-GM corn next to GM corn, in order to prevent the development of resistance. It seems that the recommendation of an independent scientific panel to grow at least 50% of non-GM corn as a buffer has not been exactly implemented. Another problem seems to be the lack of an independent monitoring system - as the EPA has so far held Monsanto responsible for its own monitoring.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To read more check the following article: </span><a href="http://motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2011/12/superinsects-monsanto-corn-epa"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2011/12/superinsects-monsanto-corn-epa</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></div>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-53954203133711241082011-11-22T14:54:00.000-08:002011-11-22T14:54:54.902-08:00VEGAN MANNA BREAD STUFFING<span style="color: #7f6000;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><u>Ingredients:</u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 loaf sprouted Manna bread (SunSeed, Multigrain, Millet Rice or Whole Rye)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">or:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 loaf Manna Organics Bavarian Sourdough bread</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup chopped blanched carrots</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 ½ cups chopped onions</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup chopped celery</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup olive oil or Earth Balance spread</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4 cups vegetable broth</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 tbs dried sage (fresh sage: use 6 leaves)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 tbs Spike or other herbal seasoning </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">salt and pepper</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"> </span><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">sliced amonds, raisins, cranberries to taste. Soak for 1 hr in a little water before using. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><u>Directions:</u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cut bread into 1 inch cubes into a Pyrex pan. Preheat oven to 370 F. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sautee the onions, celery and carrots. Add the sage, Spike, salt and pepper. Mix into the pyrex pan with the bread cubes. Now, add the soaked almonds, raisins and/or cranberries. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Add broth. You want the bread moist but not soggy.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cover and bake for 30 min. at 370 F. Then remove cover and continue baking for approx. 30 minutes, until the top is crusty. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
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</span><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Happy Holidays from your Manna team!</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></span>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141157470275990858.post-83759903797088965152011-11-17T14:26:00.000-08:002011-11-17T14:26:09.980-08:00WHITE BREAD, BLOOD SUGAR SPIKES & ALTERNATIVES<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Glycemic Index is a numerical scale used to indicate how fast and how high a particular food can raise our blood sugar (blood glucose) level. Foods with a high Glycemic Index, like white bread, typically cause rapid spikes in blood sugar.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Highly processed white flour is missing the two most nutritious and fiber-rich parts of the seed: the outside bran layer and the germ</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The more refined and processed a food is, the higher is its Glycemic Index, and the faster are sugars present in that food absorbed. What happens then is, when the blood sugar level is too high, the body reacts by pumping insulin from the pancreas into the system, which leads to a lower energy level after the initial sugar pike. This is why many people feel fatigue. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As a result of a diet of refined foods, many people end up malnourished, constipated, enervated and vulnerable to chronic illness.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Moreover, any bread made with flour can cause blood sugar level spikes, because when grains are ground into flour, the surface area upon which enzymes work increases, such that they quickly convert starch into glucose. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This does not mean that one should not eat any bread anymore!</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A very healthy alternative is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sprouted Bread</i>: It is high in protein and fiber, low in carbohydrates and contains no added sugars – all of which makes it a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">low glycemic food</i>, beneficial for diabetics and anyone trying to maintain a healthy body.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sprouting grains and seeds before baking produces a living, nutrient-rich food similar to vegetables. Bread made from freshly sprouted grains does not contain any flour, but instead contains all of the fiber, bran, and full portions of the original vitamins and minerals - i.e. it contains approximately 100% of the nutrients that are diminished or removed from white bread: calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, copper, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.<br />
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Besides increasing the amounts of valuable nutrients and vitamins, the sprouting process also causes a natural change that makes the protein and carbohydrates easier for the body to use. In fact, sprouts are lower in carbohydrates and calories than the original grains from which they were sprouted.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If you haven’t done so yet – try our 100% organic, sprouted <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="color: #e36c0a; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;"><a href="http://mannaorganicbakery.com/ver.php?mod=categories_product_catalog"><u><span style="color: #e36c0a; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;">Manna Breads</span></u></a></span></u></b>!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Order now at <u><span style="color: #e36c0a; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;"><a href="http://www.mannaorganicbakery.com/ver.php?mod=categories_product_catalog"><u><span style="color: #e36c0a; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 191;">www.mannaorganicbakery.com/ver.php?mod=categories_product_catalog</span></u></a></span></u></span></div>Manna Organicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08844906696786710809noreply@blogger.com0