A real loss on a candida diet is that of bread! I'm talking l-o-s-s. I could live on bread. But until I resume that wonderful stuff again, I discovered a recipe I had to share for flax bread. It has a delicious, nutty flavor, holds together beautifully and is very low in carbs. It bakes up something like cake but you can split it for sandwich-style use, or even French toast! It's a winner.
Mix well:
- 2 c. ground flax meal
- 1 T. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. powdered stevia
In a separate bowl, mix:
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 c. water
- 1/3 c. oil
Blend two mixtures; pour into greased 9x13 pan and let stand for 2 minutes for batter to thicken up. Bake 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven; cool and cut into 12 squares.
Each serving has less than 1 gram of carbs and 5 grams of fiber.
THOUGHT: I haven't tried it yet, but why couldn't a person add a bit more stevia and cocoa for a chocolatey treat??
I have been following with interest a thread on a Sonlight forum about how to make your own deodorant and its success. I've been surprised at the accolades that keep coming...so I made some and tried it. It works! I'm actually liking it better than anything I've bought, even Tom's and Jason's from the health store. And you can't beat the price!!
Here's the recipe, too simple:
- 5-6 T. coconut oil
- 1/4 c. baking soda
- 1/4 c. cornstarch
- (Optional: a drop or two of essential oil, like lavender)
Mix it up thoroughly. With the warm weather the coconut oil liquifies but that's fine. Just mix it up with your finger just before use, and rub it lightly on. Coconut oil is not a heavy oil like olive and absorbs readily into your skin, so there's not a residue on your clothes. You need to remix with each use as long as it's liquified, but it will solidify with cooler temps.
I think that the effective ingredient is the coconut oil; it's anti-fungal and anti-microbial, so I think it takes care of the bacteria that causes odor. At any rate, I've been amazed at the effectiveness of something so simple.
You could do a web search for more info on homemade deodorant. It's been a happy discovery!
Believe it or not, this recipe came out of a desperate need to do something different with zucchini! I like it...and I hope you do, too! You can do this as a vegetarian main meal, or serve with sausages, hamburger, or other prepared meat. This makes 2 servings.
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In a small amount of olive oil, begin to saute 1/2 of a diced bell pepper over medium-high heat, then add one medium zucchini, diced. Stir-fry for 2 or 3 minutes, then add 1 clove of garlic, minced, and 2 diced plum tomatoes. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. of ground cumin and salt to taste, stir well. Add 1 T. water or so to loosen any residue from bottom of pan, stir well, and continue to cook for another 2 or 3 minutes until tender.
Serve over cooked black beans, top with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and sour cream.
A super-healthy thing you can do for your family is to make your own homemade broth--not the anemic, expensive kind in a can from the grocery store! After you make your own, you'll be spoiled forever. It serves as the base for soups, sauces, and gravies, and adds wonderful flavor to cooking rice and other grains. It's loaded with nutrients and enzymes that boost your health and strengthens your bones and connective tissues. Give it a try!
Homemade Chicken or Beef Broth
For chicken broth: You can either just cook up chicken pieces that you need for the meat, or use the unappealing pieces: backs, wings, neck, etc. Cover with filtered water in a large pot or crockpot (I usually make at least two or three quarts at a time--the more pieces, the richer the broth).
Add 1/4th of an onion, some celery tops, 2 or 3 peppercorns, and 2-3 tsp. of apple cider vinegar (this helps to draw the minerals out of the bones). Simmer for several hours, covered. Add salt to taste. Strain the broth and chill. The next day, remove the fat layer, spoon into freezer containers and freeze.
Instead of raw chicken parts, I will cook up the whole carcass leftover from a rotisserie chicken from Costco. They are pre-seasoned and make up a delicious broth, also.
For beef broth: You can follow the same process and ingredients above, but substitute some meaty beef bones (ones with marrow are best) or leftover bones from a roast. You can also roast your own in the oven first, (400 degrees for 20 minutes or until nice and brown, turning halfway through). This adds a much richer flavor than just using uncooked bones.
It's been my experience that beef broth takes longer to cook--I'd suggest all day. It also doesn't have the lovely brown look of what you buy in the store, but it's better for you! You'll have to experiment to see how much meat makes the kind of broth you like.