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Natural Wellness Solutions: Watermelon info and recipe

Donna Wiggers of Natural Wellness Solutions kindly shares the following with us. Please visit her website for more information on her services and other healthy/wellness ideas and solutions.

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Watermelon

No other fruit is more enjoyable on a hot summer day than sweet, juicy watermelon; it has an extremely high water content, approximately 92%.
 
Why you should add watermelon to your diet. Watermelon is a rich source of heart-healthy nutrients, such as vitamin C and the carotenoid phytonutrient, lycopene; which also provides reddish-pink watermelon with its distinctive coloration. Lycopene, along with beta-carotene and vitamin A, provides powerful antioxidant protection from the oxidative damage to cellular structures caused by free radicals. Watermelon is an ideal food not only because it is nutritious and tastes great, but also because it is low in calories: one cup of watermelon contains only 49 calories!
 
Summer is the time of year when its concentration of nutrients and flavor are highest and its cost is at its lowest.
 
Selecting a watermelon
Watermelon will not ripen after they are picked, so it is important to select a ripe watermelon in the market. If you thump a ripe watermelon it will sound like a dull thud rather than tighter ringing or hollow sound. The rind should be relatively smooth – neither overly shiny nor overly dull.
 
Watermelon retains its maximum amount of nutrients and it’s best taste when it is fresh.
 
 Watermelon Frappe
 
4 cups cold watermelon chunks
8 mint leaves
Run the blender at medium speed and drop chunks of watermelon through the feed hole one at a time until they are well integrated.
Add the mint and run the blender at medium speed for 1 minute until the watermelon has liquefied.
Strain into glasses, garnish with a sprig of mint and enjoy! Serves two.
                                               Watermelon-Kiwi Soup
Puree 3 cups watermelon, 1 cup cantaloupe and 1 cup kiwi fruit together. Swirl in a little plain yogurt and serve as a refreshing soup.

Please call Donna at 905-666-0005 or check out her website

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Lake Placid Pub and Brewery ☺

Lake Placid New York State ☺

 is nestled in the Adirondack Mountains and is globally known for hosting two Olympics. It is well visited by athletes from all over, who come to practice their craft and hone their skills. The Lake Placid area is also well-known to cyclists who in my opinion are very, very brave as they cycle along the road which is also shared by motorist going  45 mph. and more. Lake Placid area is also a favorite with those who love to ride  motorcycles, it’s a pleasure to ride along the winding country roads, while being surrounded by forest, mountains and rivers. Ahhh…..

All in all Lake Placid and area(s) are pretty happening places. If you find yourself in the town of Lake Placid and you enjoy sipping on a great beer, then may we suggest you find your way to The Lake Placid Pub and Brewery. We visit this place every time we come to Lake Placid, it’s a must on our list of things to do. The staff are friendly, the food good and reasonably priced and the beer is made on the premise, full-bodied and good for you… ☺

We recommend the fish and chips with a smile, the fish is perfectly done, it’s not greasy at all with  just enough fries, “home-made” tartar sauce and “home-made” egg & potato salad all for $10:00… ☺

On the Beer front, Ubu is the brand hubby and I enjoy, named after the owner’s much-loved and adored chocolate lab. ☺ The brewery has many different beers on tap and if you aren’t sure which one to order, ask for the samplers, 6 (I think) little glasses of different beers all for you to sample.

This summer we tried Bruce’s Brown Bag Ale and I must say it’s my new favorite, a dark beer, that is smooth going down without a hint of bitterness, actually I would say it’s perfect. We even purchased a jug of it to enjoy back at our campsite… ☺ The Jugs are great as they are only $13:00 to purchase and $10:00 to refill… ☺

You can purchase Lake Placid Brewery’s  regular  (all season)brands in grocery stores and pharmacies too if you can’t make it to the pub…

Lake Placid Pub and Brewery is located at:

813 Mirror Lake Drive: P.O. Box 948: Lake Placid, NY: 12946: Phone: 518-523-3813:

Please click here to check out their website and to view (beer) purchase areas and to check out all the beers offered at this friendly “real beer” brewery.

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Natural Wellness Solutions Fig Energy Bars:

From Natural Wellness Solutions  July E-News:

Thanks for Sharing Donna: ☺

Food of the Month

FIGS

Figs are loaded with potassium. In only three figs there is 526 mg. of potassium. Potassium helps muscles and nerves to function properly, it lowers the risk of high blood pressure, and helps maintain calcium levels as well as electrolyte and acid-base balance. The fiber content in figs makes them an excellent choice for general health and weight control. Figs also contain Carotenoids such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthins. Carotenoids protect your cells and lung health as well as enhancing the immune system. Eating foods rich in carotenoids enhances your body’s usage of these important nutrients. It is always a better choice to get important nutrients like carotenoids from raw whole foods as opposed to dietary supplements. Lutein is sensitive to cooking and storage as well as storage times, so eating figs fresh is a great way to get the eye protection properties of Lutein. Sutdies have shown that diets rich in carotenoids prove to be of significant importance in preventing chronic disease.
Figs are a sweet, delicious, healthy treat. Fully ripe figs are plump, have a rich deep color and yield to gentle pressure. Fresh figs will stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored at 68 F. Dried figs will stay fresh for several months .

5 Minute Fig Energy Bars

Ingredients

1/2 cup creamy honey
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup fresh or dried figs
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1 cup cinnamon or plain granola

Preparation:

 
In a  mixing bowl, mix honey and almond butter.

Cut the fresh or dried figs into 1/8 inch pieces.

Add figs, cranberries, almonds and granola to the honey and almond butter mixture. 

Press into a loaf pan.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Slice into 1 inch bars. Enjoy. ☺

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Home Made Tortillas: :)

While away camping with her family, Renee’ (Unique Touch Photography) decided to try the following recipe for Tortillas… They were a hit with everyone and easy to do. :)

Thanks for sharing Renee’

Ingredients:

4 cups flour,

1tsp baking powder,

1tsp salt,

1/2 cup shortening,

1 cup water.

Method:

Mix the dry stuff together.

Cut in the shortening until it’s crumbling.

Make a hole in the batter and add the water a 1/2 cup at a time mix until you have a dough….

Cover and let it sit for 10 mins. On a floured surface, cut into 8 small balls about the size of eggs. Roll out in a circle until they’re about 6 in wide.

Cook in a good size frying pan over med heat for 30 sec to a min our until it starts to get air bubbles and slightly browns. Flip and cook the second side. Warning, the second side cooks faster so really keep an eye on it.

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The Art Work of Mark Rowden

Mark Rowden is a fabulous artist, a native of the United Kingdom who now resides in Australia with his lovely wife Liz.

Recently, the whole world viewed the wedding of the century as Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot in holy matrimony. The ceremony was beautiful, Kate did not disappoint, she was the definition of a princess and reminded us wonderful it can be to be a woman☺ Prince William looked and acted the perfect gentleman, taking care of his lady, who is was easy to see he truly adores. This was a wedding of true love and that love filtered through to all who watched it.

In honor of  Prince William and Kate’s love for one another, Mark was inspired to create a fabulous etching of the couple. When you view this picture it is undeniable that Mark has captured the strong bond these two lovely young people share.

Artwork: Prince William & Catherine MiddletonRelief lino print Edition of 50Print size: 30 x 24cmPlease email http://artymark@hotmail.comfor details

Check out WingedLion Press to view Marks fabulous art work and or to contact him.