Mung and Ricotta Bake – a Healthy Low GI Food Recipe

Mung beans (https://magictablecloth.com.au/tag/mung-beans-2/) are part of the legume family and are a good source of protein. Like all legumes, mung beans are very high in soluble dietary fibre. Foods rich in soluble dietary fibers are shown to help lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) by encouraging production of LDL receptors that are responsible for removing excess LDL cholesterol out of the blood stream. When sprouted, Mung beans contain vitamin C that is not found in the bean itself.

Mung beans are rich in the following nutrients: protein, vitamin C, folic acid or folate, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, thiamine.

Mung beans is a low glycaemic index (GI) food. Low glycaemic foods promote healthy blood sugar levels. Interest in Mung bean as a functional food is high. There are medical studies, which confirm the antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties of various types of Mung beans. American Chemical Society magazine, for example, published an article in 2013, where research concluded, “…these mung bean sources exhibited great potential to be developed into functional foods or nutraceutical ingredients for maintaining glycemic control and alleviating diabetic complications.”

Mung beans contain protease inhibitors, a type of chemical that is used in antiviral drugs to treat HIV. Protease inhibitors block and prevent formation of tumor cells and slow the replication of certain cancers such as breast cancer.

I shared my way of sprouting Mung beans (https://magictablecloth.com.au/2014/04/18/coconut-mung-beans/) and one of my favourite recipes on my web site (https://magictablecloth.com.au/). When making Mung bean sprouts, it is suggested to make twice the amount needed immediately. They can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days, to prepare and try more than one dish. Raw Mung bean sprouts are fresh and crunchy, and have a delicate sweet nutty taste.

Mung beans also contain isoflavone nutrients. Isoflavones help regulate hormonal activity.

Mung and Ricotta Bake Recipe

Ingredients:

500g light ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small leek (finely chopped)
100g baby spinach (coarsely chopped)
350g mung bean sprouts
1/3 cup brown rice flour
salt and pepper as desired
optional – cayenne pepper

Prepareation:

1. Preheat the oven to 185c, spray 12-muffin pan with oil and insert muffin cases.
2. Process cheese, eggs, lemon juice and seasoning to achieve smooth and consistent mixture with no ricotta crumbles.
3. Combine with all other ingredients and mix well using a large spoon, consistency is very important.
4. Divide between 12 muffin holes and flatten the top of each bake with wet spoon
5. Bake at 185C for 25-30 minutes.

Enjoy your meal!

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About the author:
Janna Boulat is a blog writer, IT professional and a mother of three. Being a busy mum, she learnt to cook healthy and quickly. Now, when the children have grown up, Janna’s explores new products and shares her creations with her followers and friends. You can find this, kale pudding and other healthy recipes on her web site https://www.magictablecloth.com.au/.

Natural Remedies For Hard Bowel Movements To Prevent Digestive Disorders

Lot of people across the world is suffering from hard stool or constipation problem. Causes of constipation include sedentary lifestyle, intake of inadequate water, intake of large amounts of dairy products, immobility or lack of exercises, traveling, less fiber in diet, ignoring the urge to go, hypothyroidism, chocolate, childbirth, diabetes, antacids, depression, overuse of laxatives and stress. You may also suffer from constipation if your muscle contractions in the colon are slow. Arozyme capsules are highly recommended natural remedies for hard bowel movements.

Key ingredients in this herbal pill are mint, terminalia chebula, zingiber officinale, dikamali, cassia augstifolia, sodium bicarbonate, ferula foetida and ajwain.

This herbal pill offers effective cure for hard stools or constipation. It also relieves you from excess gas, indigestion, hyperacidity, heartburn and acidity problems. It boosts your appetite for more food. You are advised to consume balanced diet in small quantities four times daily. Regular use of this herbal pill boosts digestion through ensuring normal pH balance. It ensures regular bowel movement and relieves you from abdominal pain. It ensures soft stools.

To get relief from hard bowel movements, you are advised intake of Arozyme capsules, which are the best natural remedies for hard bowel movements, two times daily for two to three months.

This herbal pill is available in the denomination of 500, 250, 150 and 100 capsules at online stores. You can buy Arozyme capsules, which are the proven natural remedies for hard bowel movements, from reputed online stores using credit card. You can also benefit from free shipping to your home. It saves your valuable time and money.

People, who are suffering from uncontrollable cramps, gas, bloating and hard stools, can use this herbal supplement regularly and improve overall health. You can also use home remedies to get relief from constipation. Mild cases of constipation can be cured through mixing one table spoon full of honey with water and consuming three times daily.

You are advised intake of 10 glasses of water daily. It helps to soften stools. Lemons are natural stimulants for your digestive system. It excretes toxins from your body naturally. You can squeeze juice of one lemon in a cup of warm water and drink on empty stomach in the early morning. You can lie down on back and massage the belly area in circular motion using your fingers. You can blend flaxseeds in warm water and consume to get relief from hard stools problem. You can take dandelion tea three times daily to ensure free bowel movements. You can also use fenugreek to form bulk stools. You can also use Sorbitol content rich fruits like apples, raisins, peaches, apricots, plums, pears and some types of berries to cure constipation.

Dried fruits are rich in Sorbitol. You can use dried fruits to get relief from hard stools problem. It is suggested to make a blend of dates, figs, pitted prunes, raisins and prune juice content. Take this blend two to three times daily to get rid of hard stools problem. You can also include probiotics to cure constipation. Best sources of probiotics include yogurt, kobucha, kim chi, tempeh, miso and kefir.

The Prayer: One Women’s Journey To Answered Prayer And Living A Life Full Of God Given Miracles

The journey begins with a divine promise, continues with the struggle of unforeseen life challenges like a break up, a lost job, both parents hospitalized at the same time, a life-threatening illness and a longtime friend confessed being raped when she was 6-years-old.

These challenges ultimately led her to Jerusalem, the homeland of her parents. Inside the Old City, a prayer and a vision unlocked the key to a life full of miracles.

“The book has a very simple message,” said von Zwehl. “We are to pray for others first. This is the message the Lord wants to share with everyone.”

Struggling with her faith, von Zwehl questioned how God could allow such things happen? She challenges those who will listen, the importance of putting others first.
“When you are always thinking about yourself, you remove that space in your heart for the Lord to enter,” said von Zwehl. “When you pray for others first and your soul is filled with so much love for others – you become more like the child Christ wants you to be and then your prayers are miraculously answered.

von Zwehl contends she couldn’t find the answers she desired, and her faith began to crack under the weight of life’s turmoil. After years of searching, von Zwehl came to learn that all her attempts to control her destiny couldn’t make up for simply letting go and letting life happen.

“Busy yourself with serving others and the Lord will take care of you.”

von Zwehl’s parent’s, grandparents and great grand parents were all born in Bethlehem just blocks from the Church of the Nativity. She grieves that Bethlehem is so divided today with political and
religious barriers.

“Israel and other regions throughout the Middle East need our prayers now more than ever,” said Zwehl. “We need to bless Israel as Scripture demands.”

She details her extraordinary journey away from and back to her faith in the new book, The Prayer, A Love Story: Unlock a Life Full of Miracles, Unconditional Love and Answered Prayers. (Johann Press)

“God does not need months or years to manifest a miracle. When you are ready, He is ready,” shares von Zwehl. “God is a state of pure love and the closer we each get to that state, the closer we are to having our prayers answered. Prayer is the process by which we become more loving and sharing human beings and being ready to receive a miracle.”

Zwehl received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University and her Master’s from Pennsylvania State University. She enjoyed an eleven-year management career at IBM where she worked in Marketing, Operations, and Sales. During her corporate career, Jacqueline began a journey of self-discovery and transformation, which took her around the globe visiting the most holy and spiritual sites. She is currently a motivational speaker and certified life coach.

The Prayer, A Love Story will be available through all major booksellers October 28, 2013.