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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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Natural Wellness Solutions: Recipe :)

Lemons and Limes are good for us they are full of vitamin C and here are a couple of fabulous ways to get them into your diet, thanks to Natural Wellness Solutions.

As of  this posting, Serenity’s Gift Cove personnel haven’t tried either one, but the summer on its way and we are thinking that both would do well at bbq’s. :) Enjoy

 

Lemon/Lime Recipes

 
 

 
10 Minute Lime Coconut Cooler
This creamy refreshing beverage is wonderful with any of your favorite Asian recipes.
1 cup canned coconut milk (not fat)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/3 cup mint leaves
4 tbsp. honey
2 cups crushed ice
 
Place all ingredients, except the ice in a blender and run on medium speed until the honey dissolves, about 1 minute. Add ice and blend on medium speed until it has the consistency of shaved ice. Pour into two chilled glasses and serve garnished with mint.
 

Quick Lemon Sauce
A versatile sauce that is quick and easy to prepare and complements many types of fruits!
3 tbsp. creamy honey
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon zest
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, then spoon over fresh fruit or low-fat yogurt.
Use organic products when possible.

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Recipe: Scotch Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients:

 Heat Oven to 350 and have all utensils/ingredients at the ready. ☺

You will Need:

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened: 

 1/4 cup sugar:

2 cups all-purpose flour:

Method:

Cream butter and sugar and then work in the flour. If dough is too crumbly, mix in 1-2 tbsp of butter.

Roll dough 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.

Cut into small shapes. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake about 20 mins or until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet.

Makes about 2 dozen cookies

Thanks to Renee of Unique Touch Photo for this old favorite and for the memories it brought back. ☺

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