High Protein/Lo Carbers...Recipes and info

Jesse · 09-23-2014, 06:36 PM

ahk,

I am fine and well, thanks for asking. Fall puts me into a drying/canning and cooking mood so thank I the Gods for canning jars and dehydrators.

I hope that you and yours are happy and well.

Jess - waving at Orema's cute avatar

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Originally Posted by ahk

How's it going everyone?
Orema-- how did you like the book? Learn anything new? Dislike/Like?
Jesse-- how are you doing?

I still haven't finished the book-- I have a hard time reading stuff when I have a full, busy life happening... but we're still planning on doing the Whole30 but not sure when. Soon.

Other than that-- things are good.

Jesse · 09-23-2014, 06:49 PM

I'm thinking about starting a traditional medicine/home remedy thread, but in the meantime... Fall is in the air and with that comes flu season soon after. Anyone interested in a recipe that you take once a day to build healthy immunity to colds and flu but can also be taken several times a day to help set things back to right if you happen to get sick?

Sweet Bliss · 09-23-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse

I'm thinking about starting a traditional medicine/home remedy thread, but in the meantime... Fall is in the air and with that comes flu season soon after. Anyone interested in a recipe that you take once a day to build healthy immunity to colds and flu but can also be taken several times a day to help set things back to right if you happen to get sick?

Yes yes yes!!!! Bring it!!!

ahk · 09-23-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse

ahk,

I am fine and well, thanks for asking. Fall puts me into a drying/canning and cooking mood so thank I the Gods for canning jars and dehydrators.

I hope that you and yours are happy and well.

Jess - waving at Orema's cute avatar

I so want a dehydrator -- but haven't yet. What are you canning? and dehydrating? and how do you store your dehydrated items?

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Originally Posted by Jesse

I'm thinking about starting a traditional medicine/home remedy thread, but in the meantime... Fall is in the air and with that comes flu season soon after. Anyone interested in a recipe that you take once a day to build healthy immunity to colds and flu but can also be taken several times a day to help set things back to right if you happen to get sick?

I think the thread would be awesome-- I love stuff like this. I have pinterest and have several great pins about it, also a few folders of said stuff.

I'd be interested to know the recipe-- I have a great one for sore throats, flu and colds-- I actually started doing it for myself and then found one that was more in depth.

I'll go find the recipe-- its basically turmeric, honey, ginger, lemon...

Jesse · 09-23-2014, 09:33 PM

Okay, so I will list the ingredients in parts because some may only want to make a quart while others with kids or a larger family may want a gallon. So what this means basically is: if you use 1 cup of garlic use the same amount with the other "parts" and then half that amount for the "half parts". No worries, this stuff does not spoil. It's important to use local, organic as often as possible.

1 part white onion
1 part fresh turmeric root
1 part fresh horseradish root
1/2 part ginger root
1/2 part garlic cloves, smashed or diced
2 or 3 cayenne peppers (okay to substitute with other peppers or with cayenne powder. *Allergy Warning - See below.)
2 organic lemons or limes - juice and zest
Thyme- I make a 1/2 gallon and use 2 level tablespoons of dried thyme

Raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar - raw, unpasteurized is extremely important in this case because pasteurizing will kill the probiotics that were created when the vinegar was fermented. You will need enough of the ACV to fill the jar after everything else is in there.
Raw, organic honey- to taste

I heat my ACV on simmer just enough to warm it, do not boil it or heat fast.

Wash, peel and dice all of the veggies. The peppers, I just leave whole and make a small slit in each one. You may want to wear rubber gloves when dicing the turmeric, unless you like the look of day-glow yellow hands for days on end.

Place all ingredients in clean jar that has a tight fitting lid, heaviest ingredients go in last to help hold the lighter stuff under the liquid. After adding all of the solid ingredients fill the jar with the warmed apple cider vinegar. Wipe the rim with a clean dampened cloth or paper towel. If using a metal lid place a piece of waxed paper between the jar and lid, this will keep the vinegar from eating away at the metal lid. Store in a cool dark place for one full lunar cycle, if possible. After a month, you can either shake it and use as is, or strain all of the veggies and herbs leaving just the cider in a clean jar. I recommend refrigerating it if you leave the veggies in, otherwise it does not require refrigeration.

I take 1/2 of a shot glass daily as a preventative and immune builder, or if sick I will take that same amount 3 or 4 times a day until well.

I learned in my Curanderismo(traditional medicine) class to always ask the plant or root for permission to use it and to be thankful while using it. Also, when making an infusion such as this, to always do so with intention...meaning think about what you are wanting from this infusion and how it will keep your immune system strong and heal you when you are ill.

*Peppers are a member of the nightshade family, so those who are allergic may want to leave them out.

** This is not intended to be medical advice, and is purely my own personal belief and something I do for me. Use at your own risk.

***The name of this is Fire Cider, there are many recipes for it across the web. You should use the roots and veggies that you believe will work best for you after researching on your own. This is simply the one I use for me.

Jesse · 09-23-2014, 09:43 PM

Oh I dehydrate just about anything I can get my hands on to dehydrate. Fresh herbs, veggies, fruit, leftovers I have cooked, like spaghetti and chili. If I find a good sale on frozen veggies, I will buy up and dehydrate them. I do 8 trays of spinach every couple of weeks to use for making spinach powder for my green smoothies. I store all dehydrated stuffs in ball canning jars with dated labels. I love both the canner and the dehydrators that I have, but if I had to choose between one or the other, I would choose the dehydrators.

I kind of thought you might would have close to the same cider recipe. By the way, I so miss ABQ!

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Originally Posted by ahk

I so want a dehydrator -- but haven't yet. What are you canning? and dehydrating? and how do you store your dehydrated items?

I think the thread would be awesome-- I love stuff like this. I have pinterest and have several great pins about it, also a few folders of said stuff.

I'd be interested to know the recipe-- I have a great one for sore throats, flu and colds-- I actually started doing it for myself and then found one that was more in depth.

I'll go find the recipe-- its basically turmeric, honey, ginger, lemon...

Sweet Bliss · 09-23-2014, 10:26 PM

So are you using Bragg's ACV?

Does Publix carry the fresh horseradish and turmeric root?

I have the ginger on hand all the time.

Jesse · 09-23-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Bliss

So are you using Bragg's ACV?

Does Publix carry the fresh horseradish and turmeric root?

I have the ginger on hand all the time.

Bragg's is good, not only is it raw, organic and unpasteurized, it is also non-gmo verified. I rarely buy fresh veggies from the grocery store these days, so I am not sure if Publix carries it or not. I can just about guarantee they do not carry the organic. I get my turmeric root from a local Indian market and I get the horseradish root from Judy's, which is a local health food store nearby.
They are both really cheap to buy organic and won't break the bank like some other organic stuff does. For a quart you only need about a half a cup diced of each. If your local health food store doesn't have it in, ask them if they can order it for you. Most places will oblige if able. I hope to plant some turmeric next year, so I have it on hand.

Sweet Bliss · 09-24-2014, 08:11 AM

Thank you so much Jesse!

For the recipe and info on finding horseradish and turmeric. I had no idea turmeric was a root! Perhaps I can grow some also.

ahk · 09-24-2014, 09:13 PM

Can I just say--- I really dislike when you write a really good response and it doesn't post.

Here let's try it again--

My favourite for sore throats--

Sore throat remedy: Lemon and Raw Honey ~ let sit in refrigerator until lemon and rind break down into marmalade-like mixture. Place in cup & add hot water. Drink & feel better.

My favourite that I drink daily--

Ginger & Turmeric Honey Bomb. I found this recipe when I was sick with a virus and was out for about 2 weeks. I made my own version before I found it -- fresh grated ginger, fresh grated turmeric, lemon, raw honey and hot water, drank a lot.

Another chart that I enjoy is--

And Jesse-- I'm not sure I could handle the Fire cider-- onions are not my favourite things raw. But I found something very similar to what you're talking about. Take a look here ----> master tonic

I do acupuncture weekly (have been for 5 years), drink either avc or lemon water daily in am, do the honey bomb during the day, and take mushrooms for immune boosters.

Sorry this thread is a bit off rail, but I find all this so interesting-- and it works.

09-23-2014, 06:49 PM	#2
Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,784 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I'm thinking about starting a traditional medicine/home remedy thread, but in the meantime... Fall is in the air and with that comes flu season soon after. Anyone interested in a recipe that you take once a day to build healthy immunity to colds and flu but can also be taken several times a day to help set things back to right if you happen to get sick? __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.” Last edited by Jesse; 09-23-2014 at 07:13 PM. Reason: Edited to add: On doing a search I see there is already an Herbal thread, so nix that idea. ;)

09-23-2014, 09:33 PM	#5
Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,784 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Okay, so I will list the ingredients in parts because some may only want to make a quart while others with kids or a larger family may want a gallon. So what this means basically is: if you use 1 cup of garlic use the same amount with the other "parts" and then half that amount for the "half parts". No worries, this stuff does not spoil. It's important to use local, organic as often as possible. 1 part white onion 1 part fresh turmeric root 1 part fresh horseradish root 1/2 part ginger root 1/2 part garlic cloves, smashed or diced 2 or 3 cayenne peppers (okay to substitute with other peppers or with cayenne powder. Allergy Warning - See below.) 2 organic lemons or limes - juice and zest Thyme- I make a 1/2 gallon and use 2 level tablespoons of dried thyme Raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar - raw, unpasteurized is extremely important in this case because pasteurizing will kill the probiotics that were created when the vinegar was fermented. You will need enough of the ACV to fill the jar after everything else is in there. Raw, organic honey- to taste I heat my ACV on simmer just enough to warm it, do not boil it or heat fast.* Wash, peel and dice all of the veggies. The peppers, I just leave whole and make a small slit in each one. You may want to wear rubber gloves when dicing the turmeric, unless you like the look of day-glow yellow hands for days on end. Place all ingredients in clean jar that has a tight fitting lid, heaviest ingredients go in last to help hold the lighter stuff under the liquid. After adding all of the solid ingredients fill the jar with the warmed apple cider vinegar. Wipe the rim with a clean dampened cloth or paper towel. If using a metal lid place a piece of waxed paper between the jar and lid, this will keep the vinegar from eating away at the metal lid. Store in a cool dark place for one full lunar cycle, if possible. After a month, you can either shake it and use as is, or strain all of the veggies and herbs leaving just the cider in a clean jar. I recommend refrigerating it if you leave the veggies in, otherwise it does not require refrigeration. I take 1/2 of a shot glass daily as a preventative and immune builder, or if sick I will take that same amount 3 or 4 times a day until well. I learned in my Curanderismo(traditional medicine) class to always ask the plant or root for permission to use it and to be thankful while using it. Also, when making an infusion such as this, to always do so with intention...meaning think about what you are wanting from this infusion and how it will keep your immune system strong and heal you when you are ill. Peppers are a member of the nightshade family, so those who are allergic may want to leave them out. * This is not intended to be medical advice, and is purely my own personal belief and something I do for me. Use at your own risk. ***The name of this is Fire Cider, there are many recipes for it across the web. You should use the roots and veggies that you believe will work best for you after researching on your own. This is simply the one I use for me. __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”

09-23-2014, 10:26 PM	#7
Sweet Bliss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: I Am Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: the Beach, Pacific side Posts: 4,160 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,354 Thanked 7,268 Times in 2,159 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	So are you using Bragg's ACV? Does Publix carry the fresh horseradish and turmeric root? I have the ginger on hand all the time.

09-24-2014, 08:11 AM	#9
Sweet Bliss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: I Am Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: the Beach, Pacific side Posts: 4,160 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,354 Thanked 7,268 Times in 2,159 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Thank you so much Jesse! For the recipe and info on finding horseradish and turmeric. I had no idea turmeric was a root! Perhaps I can grow some also.

09-24-2014, 09:13 PM	#10
ahk Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NM Posts: 5,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,688 Thanked 8,538 Times in 2,630 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Can I just say--- I really dislike when you write a really good response and it doesn't post. Here let's try it again-- My favourite for sore throats-- Sore throat remedy: Lemon and Raw Honey ~ let sit in refrigerator until lemon and rind break down into marmalade-like mixture. Place in cup & add hot water. Drink & feel better. My favourite that I drink daily-- Ginger & Turmeric Honey Bomb. I found this recipe when I was sick with a virus and was out for about 2 weeks. I made my own version before I found it -- fresh grated ginger, fresh grated turmeric, lemon, raw honey and hot water, drank a lot. Another chart that I enjoy is-- And Jesse-- I'm not sure I could handle the Fire cider-- onions are not my favourite things raw. But I found something very similar to what you're talking about. Take a look here ----> master tonic I do acupuncture weekly (have been for 5 years), drink either avc or lemon water daily in am, do the honey bomb during the day, and take mushrooms for immune boosters. Sorry this thread is a bit off rail, but I find all this so interesting-- and it works.