Monday, 14 January 2013

Recovery Must have Drink

If you suffer from low potassium levels, then this is must have electrolyte drink. It has more potassium than two bananas and is very dense in calories, has no fat, no cholesterol and no added preservatives.

Try this delicious tropical smoothie packed with Vitamin A, C and D.

Coconut Mango Smoothie

1/2 cup coconut water

1 cup chopped mango

1/4 cup ice

few mint leaves

For extra punch: add 1 tsp wheatgrass powder (optional)

Method:

Blitz all the ingredients in a juicer for a refreshing start to your day.

Thursday, 3 January 2013

The Merge by Nimah Nawaab

It is often the case that in eating disorder we develop feelings that our negative in their core about our body and weight. As time passes body dysmorphia becomes ingrained in our sub conscious mind and this leads to loss of confidence, low morale and anxiety. I came across a short poem by renowned Saudi poetess Nimah Nawwab on body and physical appearance from her book Canvas of Souls. It touched me deeply.

By Great Nimah Nawwab

The Merge

So much attention is given to the body, to the physical, to the appearance of matters, can we fully go beyond? Test the waters of the unnamed ocean, beyond coasts, seen by all, and dive through the waves of essential self to the inner fire, inner heart of the selfless self and merge with the light?

Rumi Music by Great Zolfonoon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smu8OdpOsHg

One of the greatest from Iran . Maestro of Sitar RIP sir

Great Uplifting Healing Quotes by Rumi

Do not look at my outward shape, but take what is in my hand.

Everyone sees the unseen in proportion to the clarity of his heart, and that depends upon how much he has polished it. Whoever has polished it more sees more -- more unseen forms become manifest to him.

In silence there is eloquence. Stop weaving and watch how the pattern improves.

Christian, Jew, Muslim, shaman, Zoroastrian, stone, ground, mountain, river, each has a secret way of being with the mystery, unique and not to be judged.

In truth everything and everyone
Is a shadow of the Beloved,
And our seeking is His seeking
And our words are His words...
We search for Him here and there,
while looking right at Him.
Sitting by His side, we ask:
'O Beloved, where is the Beloved?'

Return from existence to nonexistence. You are seeking the Lord and you belong to him. Nonexistence is a place of income; flee it not. This existence of more and less is a place of expenditure.

Counterfeit gold exists because there is such a thing as real gold.

First you were mineral and then vegetable, then animal, then human.
You will be an angel, and you will pass beyond that too.

Even though you tie a thousand knots -- the string remains one.

Every thought has a parallel action.

The Eternal looked upon me for a moment with His eye of power, and annihilated me in His being, and become manifest to me in His essence. I saw I existed through Him.

Let the beauty we love be what we do.

The intelligent want self-control; children want candy.

The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore.

The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart.

If you could get rid of yourself just once, the secret of secrets would open to you.

We rarely hear the inward music, but we're all dancing to it nevertheless.

To boil water you need an intermediary -- the vessel.

Wool only becomes a carpet because knowledge is available.

Two reeds drink from one stream.
One is hollow, the other is sugar-cane.

To the ignorant, a pearl seems a mere stone.

The moment you entered this world of form, an escape ladder was put out for you.

Be like a river in generosity and giving help. Be like a sun in tenderness and pity. Be like night when covering other's faults. Be like a dead when furious and angry. Be like earth in modesty and humbleness. Be like a sea in tolerance. Be as you are or as you look like.

He is a letter to everyone. You open it. It says, 'Live!

You know what love is?
It is all kindness, generosity.
Disharmony prevails when
You confuse lust with love, while
The distance between the two
Is endless.

Wednesday, 2 January 2013

Cancer Fighting Foods-Hot Herby Mushrooms by Gina Steer

This recipe is by Gina Steer- taken from Eat for Health.

Its a great recipe and its full of all vital goodness. Karen Philips used Mushrooms throughout the recovery of her daughter's treatment of anorexia nervosa to boost her serotonin levels. Mushrooms are packed with essential minerals, they increase your Vitamin D, boost your immune system, good source of antioxidants, low in calories, boosts your metabolism and are excellent for your bladder.

Hot Herby Mushrooms

Ingredients serves 4

4 thin slices of white bread (crust removed)

125g/4oz Chestnut Mushrooms (wiped and sliced)

125g/4oz oyster Mushrooms, wiped and slices

1 Garlic clove, peeled and crushed

1 tsp dijon mustard

300ml 1/2 pint vegetable stock

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

1tbsp freshly snipped chives plus extra to garnish

mixed salad leaves to serve

Method:

1- preheat oven to 180.c/350.F/Gas Mark 4. with a rolling pin, roll each piece of bread out as thinly as possible.

2- press each piece of bread into a 10cm/4inch tartlet tin. push each piece down family, then bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes,

3- place the mushrooms in a frying pan with the garlic, mustard and vegetable stock and stir fry over a moderate heat until the mushrooms are tender and the liquid is reduced by half.

4- Carefully remove the mushrooms from a frying pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a heat resistant dish. Cover with foil and place in the bottom of the oven to keep the mushrooms warm.

5- Boil the remaining pan juices until reduced to a thick sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

6- Stir the parsley and the chives into the mushroom mixture.

7- Place one bread tartlet case on each plate and divide the mushroom mixture between them.

8- Spoon over the pan juices. Garnish with the chives and serve immediately with mixed salad leaves.