I've Moved!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have decided to switched to Wordpress! My new blog can be found at http://TrueOptimalHealth.com. Can't wait to see ya there!

~Brandi

The Aging McDonalds Happy Meal

Ever wonder what happens to a Happy Meal once it goes into your body? Bet it's not what you think...watch this to find out!

Spicin' it Up a Bit!

Upon Samantha's request we made some fresh salsa yesterday. Mexican food is my ultimate weakness, so any chance to add some spice into my raw diet I am all over it!

Samantha's Fresh Salsa
2 packages of cherry tomatoes
1 large red onion
1 bunch of cilantro
1 bulb of garlic
2 green chili peppers
3 jalapeno peppers

Chop it all up, throw it in a bowl and there you have it.... fresh, yummy salsa!

Tip: Omit the typical tortilla chips and add your salsa on top of some organic avocado slices. Avocados are a great source of heart-healthy fat. Their rich, creamy texture is often referred to as the "chocolate" of fruits. Protein, vitamins A and E, potassium and fiber are just a few of the avocados 20 beneficial nutrients!

Enjoy!

Brandi

Let Your Light Shine!

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to change bad habits? You know in your heart that you need to change but every time you do you have a ton of bricks collapsing before you.

It’s like we were all designed for failure. I know that is not true, but do you?

God did not create us to be average, yet so many fall pray to the same old routine. Not because they like it but because that routine is comfortable. But is it, are you really happy with your life?

Yes, we inherited death and sin but thanks to Jesus we have a chance to change. Before I understood the truth I told myself that God would not give me any obstacle that I cannot handle.

Now I realize that yes God will not let me endure anything I cannot handle but God is not the one placing struggles in my life. I don’t know what your beliefs are, but know that you are not alone.

Know that you are loved and the struggles you encounter are worth the effort if it means letting your light truly shine!

Forever and Always,

Brandi

Did You Know...

…that a simple mixture of honey and cinnamon can cure most diseases? Weekly World News has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat.

ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning, and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

TOOTHACHE:
Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be applied three times a day until the tooth stops aching.

CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured.

COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:
According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increases and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.

FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the bo dy. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

Wow, all that with Honey and Cinnamon…it’s worth a shot, eh?

Cheers to True Optimal Health!

Brandi

Who Needs Men…Artificial Sperm Coming Soon!

You can’t live with ‘em and You can’t live without ‘em. Well now you apparently can ladies!

German geneticists have succeeded in creating artificial sperm using embryonic stem cells. The process is still very much in the experimental stage.

However, of the twelve baby mice born after eggs were fertilized with the artificial sperm, seven died in the first five months “of causes which we have not been able to determine,” according to Dr Wolfgang Engel, director of Human Genetics at the University of Goettingen.

In theory, this research could lead to aid for couples where the male is infertile (or there is no male involved), although Engel said his team will not conduct any tests using human stem cells; German law forbids such research.

Still, as the technology progresses and attitudes evolve, this may become a viable option for producing children when the traditional source of male chromosomes is unable or unavailable to contribute.

I would love to know your thoughts on this...What is the world coming to?????

Love,

Brandi

Super Green in 30 Seconds?

Yup, you heard me right! I love my super green smoothies, but I don’t always have the time or the ingredients to make them.

My secret….I use 2 packets of Uri Life’s The Feast, 1 packet of Uri Life’s Beyond Berries and 12 oz of H2O. Shake it up in my Uri Shaker cup and voila! A super green drink in less than 30 seconds!

Do you know of a better way to get 70+ live, whole foods in your diet without having to deal with the mess and lets be honest, sometimes the taste?

If you’d like to know how you too can easily get your greens today I encourage you to grab your samples here!

Cheers to True Optimal Health!

Brandi