love is a place
e. e. cummings
love is a place
& through this place of
love move
(with brightness of peace)
all places
yes is a world
& in this world of
yes live
(skilfully curled)
all worlds
Month: December 2024
Healthy Foods & Recipes: Grapefruit
4 Healthy Reasons to Add Grapefruit to Your Diet
- Rich in Vitamin C
- Grapefruit is packed with vitamin C, an antioxidant that boosts the immune system, helps fight free radicals, and promotes healthy skin.
- Supports Weight Management
- It’s low in calories, high in water content, and contains fiber, making it a satisfying snack that supports weight management by promoting fullness.
- Heart Health Benefits
- Grapefruit contains nutrients like potassium and lycopene, which can help regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels, contributing to overall heart health.
- Aids in Digestion
- Its high water content and natural fiber support healthy digestion, keeping your gut functioning well.
Healthy Recipe: Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 grapefruits, peeled and segmented
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale work well)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or parsley (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds or almonds (optional, for crunch)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Grapefruit: Peel and segment the grapefruit, removing any white pith. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad Base: Arrange the mixed greens on a serving platter or in a large salad bowl.
- Add Avocado and Grapefruit: Distribute the diced avocado and grapefruit segments evenly over the greens.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Garnish: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with mint or parsley and sunflower seeds or almonds for added flavor and texture.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy this light, refreshing salad as a side dish or a healthy main course.
This recipe is not only delicious but also showcases the tangy, refreshing flavor of grapefruit while pairing it with creamy avocado for a nutrient-dense meal.ce:
Source: ChatGPT
Great Healthy Tips: Slam the Brakes on Sugary Drinks
Beware of Sugary Drinks — Fruit juices, sodas, and flavored coffees are sugar bombs. Stick with water, herbal teas, or infused water.
This is good advice, put a stop sign on sugary drinks. There are three types of juice I drink every day. I drink pure beet juice and 100% pomergante juice. I limit myself to 3 oz. I use a bathroom paper cup. I put pure lemon juice in a glass of water first thing in the morning and microwave it for 30 secs. If you’re going to drink juice go for the 100% pure with no added sodium or sugar. Here’s a tea tip. Slice ginger root and put it in your tea pot and let it rip! It tastes great hot or cold.
It’s What I’ve Always Wanted
I can give things for Christmas, and I do. Things are important, not so much for the thing I give, but for the symbolism of the giving. When I give a gift it symbolizes that the person receiving the gift is important to me. Receiving a gift is much more important than the giving. If I focus on the thing I get as a gift, chances are I’ll be disappointed. It doesn’t fit. I don’t like the color. I don’t need this, etc. That may all be true. Another way to look at is, for each gift we receive, someone took the time to think of us. Being thought of is a powerful action. It means that I see you and I want to share something with you. It is a recognition of our deeper human connection. On Christmas day when I am with my family and I open a gift and feel my daughter and her family looking me, I’ll say as I open it, “Ah, I love it, a sweatshirt with a large dinosaur on front and its tail on the shirt’s back. It’s what I’ve always wanted.” I’ll slip the sweatshirt on, it may be the only time I wear it. Merry Christmas. Spread the joy and love and peace.
Anagram Challenge
Daily anagram challenge! Sharpen your brain with today’s anagram puzzle. Unscramble the letters to reveal the hidden word or phrase, and submit your answer to see if you’re correct. Happy puzzling!
Today’s Anagram:
Make Every Day a Christmas Day
Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” — Janice Maeditere
Make Every Day a Christmas Day
Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” — Janice Maeditere
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day ~ A Poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
I thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along th’unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head:
‘There is no peace on earth, ‘ I said
‘For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.’
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
‘God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men.’
Till, ringing, singing on its way,
The world revolved from night to day
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime,
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
Healthy Foods & Recipes: Beets
4 Healthy Reasons to Add Beets to Your Diet
- Rich in Nutrients and Antioxidants
Beets are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals like folate, vitamin C, potassium, and iron. They also contain betalains, powerful antioxidants that give beets their vibrant red color and help reduce inflammation in the body. - Supports Heart Health
Beets are high in nitrates, which convert to nitric oxide in the body, helping to relax and widen blood vessels. This process can lower blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular health. - Boosts Stamina and Athletic Performance
The same nitrates that support heart health can also enhance athletic performance. By increasing oxygen flow, beets improve endurance, making workouts more efficient. - Aids in Digestion and Detoxification
Beets are a good source of dietary fiber, supporting a healthy digestive system and promoting regular bowel movements. They also support liver health by encouraging the body’s natural detoxification process.
Healthy and Tasty Beet Recipe: Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized fresh beets (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional for a vegetarian option)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Roast the Beets: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the beet cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender. Let cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, add the mixed greens. Top with roasted beets, orange segments, red onion slices, and goat cheese (if using).
- Add the Finishing Touches: Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves and toasted walnuts.
- Serve and Enjoy: Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
This salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. It’s great as a main dish or as a refreshing side.
Source: ChatGPT
Anagram Challenge
Daily anagram challenge! Sharpen your brain with today’s anagram puzzle. Unscramble the letters to reveal the hidden word or phrase, and submit your answer to see if you’re correct. Happy puzzling!
Today’s Anagram:
