Health News ~ May

Happy May Everyone!!!Summer is in the air!! It is so nice having the warmer weather here now! I just love everything green and pretty these days.

This month I am going to share two common recipes people need that have NO irritating spices in them.

Taco Seasoning

2 t. chili powder (see recipe below)

1 t. ground cumin

½ t. oregano

½ t. real salt

½ t. parsley

½ t. basil

¼ t. paprika

¼ t. garlic powder

¼ t. onion powder

Blend in blender. Store this in an airtight container.

Chili Powder

8 bay leaves

½ c. paprika

¼ c. parsley flakes

1 t. garlic powder

1 ½ T. onion powder

1 ½ T. sweet basil

4 t. oregano leaves

1 ½ t. cumin

Blend all ingredients in dry blender. Then store in air-tight container.

“…Our food should be prepared free from spices…”  (SA 65.1)

WHY?

“A plain diet, free from spices…would prove a blessing to you…” {CD 83.1}

“…spices…create a feverish condition in the system, andinflame the animal passions…”  (SA 65.1)

 WHAT ARE SOME SPICES?

• Allspice
• Black pepper
• Cayenne pepper
• Chili Pepper
• Chili Powder
• Cinnamon
• Cloves
• Cream of Tartar
• Habanero Pepper
• Jalapeno Pepper
• Mace
• Nutmeg
• White pepper
• And other hot peppers

“…black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, mace, nutmeg…etc. Of all these the best physiological rule to adopt in regard to their use is - "The less the better."  {1868 JNL, HBH 184.4}(Pioneer Writings)

GINGER IS NOT A SPICE IT’S A ROOT:

In regard to our using spice, I plead not guilty. We have not had spice in our house for ten years, except a little ginger, which we have always used to some extent.” {15MR 245.4}

TURMERIC IS A ROOT AS WELL:

ANISE IS AN HERB OF THE GARDEN:

“The Pharisees were very exact in tithing garden herbs, such as mint, anise, and rue…” (DA 617.1)

THE TRUTH ABOUT SPICES:

They do not help aid in digestion:

• “Condiments and spices used in the preparation of food for the table aid in digestion in the same way that tea, coffee, and liquor are supposed to help the laboring man perform his tasks. After the immediate effects are gone, they drop as correspondingly below par as they were elevated above par by these stimulating substances.

THEY CAUSE MANY HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS:

• The system is weakened.
• The blood is contaminated, and
• Inflammation is the sure result.  {CD 339.4}
• Deranging the stomach
• Exciting the nerves, and
• Enfeebling the intellect
• Irritate the tender coating of the stomach
• Destroy the natural sensitiveness of this delicate membrane.
• The blood becomes fevered (CD 236.2)
• Lays a heavy tax on the Liver
• Digestive Organs are Deranged (2T 66.2)
• It induces nervous debility,
• Impatience, and
• Lack of self-control. (Te 57.3)(Remember what 1 Corinthians 9:25 tells us KJV)

Blood making organs cannot convert spices into good blood: (2T 383.2)

Arouse animal propensities: (CD 236.2/SA 65.1)

Note: Science has found that spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, all-spice, and other similar actually enhance the animal nature in humans.  And they found most of the sexual predators eat a diet very high in spices. And when these are removed from the diet, the animal-like propensities tend to go away.

Moral and Intellectual Powers are weakened: (CD 236.2)

Morals are in Danger of being affected by the use of spices: (4T 140.3)

Spices Create a Desire for Tobacco, Alcohol, and stronger items: (CD 235.3/CD 236.1/CD 340.2)

PERVERTS TASTE, CAUSING A CRAVING FOR:

• Clay
• Slate pencils
• Burned coffee
• Tea grounds
• Cinnamon
• Cloves (CD 239.2)
• And chalk as well

Spices are referred to as a “fiery whip”:  (CD 340.1)

SPICES ESPECIALLY NOT GOOD FOR:

• Children (CD 235.3/CD 239.2/4T 140.3)
• Pregnant women (CD 220.1)
• Those with Diseased Livers (2T 66.2)
• Those trying to quit tobacco, alcohol, and similar stimulants (CD 340.2)

Several years ago Dr. Shneider studied the effects of spices on the stomach by feeding people spices with food and examining their stomachs with an instrument inserted into the stomach through the esophagus to examine the lining of the stomach.

                                                                         

The Results: The lining of the stomach was swollen and fiery red like a sever inflammation.  Several people had blood oozing from the stomach lining due to the irritation effect of the spices tested.

  

Even small amounts of BLACK PEPPER (or white) on eggs produced this effect.

They indicated that these irritation effects on the stomach may not be painful except for a hot sensation that soon disappears.  Medically it has been suggested that there is an anesthetic effect of the irritating spices, which numbs the stomach and prevents pain while damaging the lining of the stomach.

A great substitute for cinnamon is to use 1 part cardamom to 3 parts coriander. I do it all the time and nobody can tell the difference.

SHOULD NEVER BE SERVED IN FOOD AT OUR CAMP MEETINGS:

“Nothing should be taken to camp meeting except the most healthful articles,cooked in a simple manner, free from all spices and grease.”  {2T 601.4}  (2T 601.4)

IN THE BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FOODS & THEIR HEALING POWER:

Pages 334,340

THE USE OF SPICES – By: Ellen White

 http://www.ellenwhitedefend.com/subjects/spices.htm

 “…you have gratified the taste at the expense of the stomach. You have taken into your stomachs articles which it is impossible to convert into good blood…” (2T 66.2)(See Philippians 3:19)

“…We must be satisfied with pure, simple food, prepared in a simple manner. This should be the diet of high and low. ADULTERTED SUBSTANCES ARE TO BE AVOIDED. We are preparing for the future, immortal life in the kingdom of heaven. We expect to do our work in the light and in the power of the great, mighty healer. All are to act the self-sacrificing-part.”  {CD 85.1}

GOOD TO KNOW:

“A reform in eating would be a saving of expense and labor…”  (CD 84.4)

“To bear the cross of Christ is to control our sinful passions…”  (4T 627.1)

KEEP IN MIND THAT FOR EVERYTHING GOD HAS, SATAN HAS A COUNTERFEIT

WHAT IF SOMEONE HAS AN ADDICTION TO ANY OF THE ABOVE INGREDIENTS OR OTHERS INGREDIENTS?

“I have just read your letter. You seem to have an earnest desire to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. I encourage you to do this. I counsel you to discard everything that would cause you to do halfway work in seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Put away every indulgence that would hinder you in the work of overcoming. Ask for the prayers of those who can comprehend your need of help.”  {CD 484.3}

“There was a time when I was in a situation similar in some respects to yours. I had indulged the desire for vinegar. But I resolved with the help of God to overcome this appetite. I fought the temptation, determined not to be mastered by this habit.”  {CD 485.1}

For weeks I was very sick; but I kept saying over and over, The Lord knows all about it. If I die, I die; but I will not yield to this desire. The struggle continued, and I was sorely afflicted for many weeks. All thought that it was impossible for me to live. You may be sure we sought the Lord very earnestly. The most fervent prayers were offered for my recovery. I continued to resist the desire for vinegar, and at last I conquered. Now I have no inclination to taste anything of the kind. This experience has been of great value to me in many ways. I obtained a complete victory.”  {CD 485.2}

I relate this experience to you for your help and encouragement. I have faith, my sister, that you can come through this trial, and reveal that God is the helper of His children in every time of need. If you determine to conquer this habit, and will fight it perseveringly, you can obtain an experience of the highest value. When you set your will resolutely to break off this indulgence, you will have the help you need from God. Try it, my sister.”  {CD 485.3}

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Infant Formula And How Often To Feed

Sister White supported and endorsed Dr. Merritt Kellogg. He has a book titled, 'Hygienic Family Physician' which teaches us many things; but today I am sharing what he says regarding feeding an infant and how to make your own formula.

He gives a formula on page 13.  He even says a baby under 2 months should not be fed more frequently than every 3 hours, an only once in the night.

At 2-6 months old, a baby should be fed every 3.5-4 hours and if of fair health, no night feeding.

He then goes on to say:

The food of the infant should be its mother's milk, but if this is not to be had, cow's milk should be substituted for it. (that was in their day when cows were still okay to use, but of course not our day)

He then goes on to say, if the right kind of milk cannot be obtained, gruel may be made that will be as good as cow's milk, if not better.

Take powdered barley (it may be grounded in a coffee grinder) 1 tsp. to a gill (1/2 cup approx.) of water, and boil it x 15-20 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve or strainer, and add a very little sugar (raw).

Give this to the child blood warm in a nursing bottle, keeping the bottle an mouthpiece in water, when not in use, to keep them sweet and clean.

For infants under 6 months old, this diet will be found better than a diet of cow's milk.

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