Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Benefits of Himalayan Salt

For about a year now, I have been replacing standard table salt with Himalayan salt. At the beginning, I found it a bit strong, but it turns out I really liked it. We all know in reality that we cannot live without salt; however we must use it in moderation and if we like it, why not use something that's beneficial to us.

First, we must understand there are enormous differences between today's table salt and Himalayan salt, Himalayan salt is the purest salt of all. Table salt is 97.5% sodium chloride and 2.5% chemicals such as moisture absorbents, and iodine. After these ingredients are mixed, then it's dried at over 1,200º Fahrenheit this excessive heat alters the natural chemical structure of the salt. Himalayan salt has been around for over 250 million years.

Below are a just few benefits Himalayan:
  • Absorbs food particles through the intestinal tract.
  • Regulates the water content throughout your body.
  • Promotes a healthy pH in your cells.
  • Supports respiratory health.
  • Promotes bone strength
  • Supports the libido
  • Regulates sleep
Health problems developed by table salt:
  • Arthritis
  • Kidney and gall bladder stones
  • High blood pressure
  • Develops double chin
Go ahead give it a try, my favorite is the pink crystals Himalayan salt. Below are a couple of great options.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Susan Powers' Kale Chips Recipe

If you haven't been following/reading http://www.rawmazing.com a blog by Susan Powers, you're really missing out. Not only does she take amazing photography but she truly makes some wonderful recipes. I've made quite a few of them and they're absolutely delicious!

Today I'm featuring her Kale Chips Recipe, this is perfect for snacking:

For all versions: wash and spin dry kale. Remove the tough spine and tear into bite size pieces, keeping in mind that they will shrink in size as they dehydrate.

Version One:
  • 3 T Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
Combine olive oil and sea salt in large bowl. Stir in kale and coat. Place on dehydrator sheets and dehydrate at 115 for 4-6 hours or until crisp.

Version Two:
  • 3 T Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Thyme
With food processor running, drop garlic in. It will mince. Add oil and thyme. Place mixture in bowl and follow directions above.

Version Three:
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 C Cashews, soaked
  • 1/4 C Nutritional Yeast*
  • 1/3 C water
  • 2 T Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Chipotle (spice)
  • Pinch Sea Salt
With processor running, drop in garlic and mince. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until smooth. Pour over kale chips in a bowl and massage until kale is coated. Dehydrate on screens at 115 for 4-6 hours or until crisp. *Nutritional yeast is not raw but used frequently in raw food recipes.

Try them and don't forget to visit http://www.rawmazing.com for more amazing recipes. You can also buy her books, which I highly recommend.