From Cayenne Spice to Skinny

Hot Leeky Quinoa

Spicy Quinoa & Leek Salad

Immune Boosting, Digestive clearing salad. Consists of quinoa boiled in chicken broth and slightly cooled. Chopped Leeks, green onions and Cucumbers were added to the mix, and finally topped off with an Olive-Oil & Mustard dressing.

I'm a fan for heat, and I try to include it in many of my meals to increase circulation and maintain heart health. I've added cubed Cayenne peppers to this dish to give it a little kick and add some health.

Benefits of Parsley

Parsley

We overlook parsley as a garnish, but look again and you'll realize it can be used in a wide variety of ways.

Make a parsley Salad, use it to add flavor, or make your body healthier.

Parsley is known to be an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory and contains compounds that are anti-cancer. It's Vitamin rich including vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K to name a few.

Anti-Cancer	Myristicin	Inhibits tumor formation (especially in the lungs) Activates the enzyme glutathione-S-transferase, which helps the molecule glutathione attach to, and fight against, oxidized molecules. Can also neutralize carcinogens like benzopyrene in cigarette smoke that can pass through the body, consequently fighting against colon and prostate cancer.
Antioxidant	Luteolin	Parsley is rich with an antioxidant arsenal that includes luteolin, a flavonoid that searches out and eradicates free radicals in the body that cause oxidative stress in cells. Luteolin also promotes carbohydrate metabolism and serves the body as an anti-inflammatory agent. Furthermore, two tablespoons of parsley contain 16% of the RDA of vitamin C and over 12% of the RDA of vitamin A - two powerful antioxidants.
Anti-Inflammatory	Vitamin C	The vitamin C found in parsley serves as an effective anti-inflammatory agent within the body. When consumed regularly, they combat the onset of inflammatory disorders, such as osteoarthritis (the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone) and rheumatoid arthritis (a disease causing inflammation in the joints).
Healthy Immune System	Vitamin C	The vitamin C and vitamin A found in parsley serve to strengthen the body's immune system. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen, the main structural protein found in connective tissue. This essential nutrient will not only accelerate the body's ability to repair wounds, but also maintain healthy bones and teeth.
Respiratory, Urinary and Intestinal Tracts - All to fight Infection	Vitamin A	Vitamin A, fortifies the entry points into the human body, such as mucous membranes, the lining of the eyes, and respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts. Moreover, lymphocytes, or white blood cells, rely on vitamin A to fight infection in the body.
A Healthy Heart	Vitamin B9	Homocysteine, an amino acid that occurs in the body, threatens the body's blood vessels when its levels become too high. Luckily, the folate (or vitamin B9) found in parsley helps convert homocysteine into harmless molecules. A regular garnish of parsley can help ward off cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis.
Bone Health, Hearth Health & Nervous System health	Vitamin K	Two tablespoons of parsley have a whopping 153% of the RDA of vitamin K, which is necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin, a protein that strengthens the composition of our bones. Vitamin K also prevents calcium build-up in our tissue that can lead to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Finally, the vitamin K found in parsley is essential for synthesizing sphingolipid, the fat needed to maintain the myelin sheath around our nerves, and therefore our nervous system as a whole.

Benefits of Ginger

Ginger

Sliced Ginger, Ginger Root, Ginger Powder

Ginger is on my top 10 list. It's an amazing root that has a warming effect to your body and is wonderful in flavoring recipes. It's been used by myself on several occasions, even to the point where i hold a little bit of the powder in my purse. My number one relief from it would be nausea, it's instantaneous!

Pickled Ginger (Sushi Side)

During Sushi meals, I ask the waiters for some extra ginger, and I leave some for the end to finish off a meal. It helps when I'm over-stuffed, and aids in my digestion. 

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•  Its consistent ability to resolve nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and other stomach upsets
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Eliminates intestinal gas
• Relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract
• Antioxidant properties
• Relieves dizziness 
• Boosts your immune system

Grated Ginger

• Protects against bacteria and fungi
• Encourages bile flow
• Promotes cardiovascular health 

Substitute Bland with FLAVOR & POWER

 Spices aren't only for adding flavor... many spices and herbs contain phytonutrients that provide our body with fighting ability & power

• Cancer fighting power  - TURMERIC 
• Fungus-beating power - OREGANO 
• Anti-inflammatory power - ROSEMARY and BASIL  
• Heart-pumping power - GARLIC, MUSTARD SEED, CHICORY 
• Obesity-fighting power - CAYENNE and CINNAMON 
• Sugar regulating powers - CORIANDER and CINNAMON 
• Calming effects on your mood - LEMON GRASS, NUTMEG, BAY LEAVES and SAFFRON 
• Dementia-fighting power - CUMIN and SAGE 
• Skin-saving power - BASIL and THYME 
• Immune-boosting power - TURMERIC, BASIL, CINNAMON, THYME, SAFFRON, and GINGER 
• Depression-busting power - CORIANDER, ROSEMARY, CAYENNE, ALLSPICE and BLACK PEPPER