CARROT-WALNUT-ALMOND MEAT

      

Genesis 1:29: “And God said, “see, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.”

CARROT-WALNUT-ALMOND MEAT
Cost: 4 oz. container $250 and 8 oz. container $500

JANUARY 27^TH,2013

Ingredients:

• 1 cups soaked raw almonds
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 small onion
• 2 stalk of scallion
• 2 table spoon cold pressed coconut oil or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp chopped sweet pepper
• Dash of onion powder & garlic powder
• ½ tsp thyme leaf

Directions

In your food processor,  grind almonds, walnuts and carrots until no large chunks are visible.  Next you're going to pulse in the garlic, onion, scallion, salt, sweet pepper, and additional herbs.   You can eat your Carrot-Walnut-Almond meat right away, or let it sit in the fridge for a while to let the flavor develop.  Nut meat should keep in the fridge for around four or five days.  Enjoy it in lettuce wraps, carrot sticks, raw pumpkin slices, celery sticks, cucumber or have with anything you would normally have meat with!!!! Enjoy – this is absolutely healthy, protein packed and delicious!

 

 

                      

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROTS

Carrots are good sources of vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin K, biotin, fiber, potassium and thiamine. Here are 7 health benefits of carrots for human body:

1. Prevent Cancer

Many studies shown that eating carrots may help lower the risk of breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer. Recently, researchers have isolated a compound called falcarinol in carrots that may be largely responsible for anti-cancer benefits. Falcarinol is a natural pesticide found in carrots that protects roots from fungal diseases. In daily diet, carrots are almost the only source of these compounds. A study conducted on mice found that they were fed with either raw carrots or falcarinol have one-third lower risk of developing colon cancer than mice not fed by them.

2. Improve Vision

The retina of the eye needs vitamin A to function, lack of vitamin A causes night blindness. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a substance which converted into vitamin A in the liver. In the retina, vitamin A is transformed into rhodopsin, a purple pigment that is necessary for night vision. In addition, beta-carotene help protect against macular degeneration and the development of senile cataracts. A study found that people who eat most Beta-carotene had 40 percent lower risk of macular degeneration than those who consumed little.

3. Prevent heart disease

Studies shown that a diet high in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Also, it is believed that regular consumption of carrots reduces cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber in carrots can help lower blood cholesterol levels by binding with and removing bile acids, cholesterol triggers would be pulled out from the bloodstream to make more bile acids.

4. Reduce the risk of stroke

According to research from Harvard University, people who ate more than six carrots a week are much less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate only one carrot a month or more.

5. Nourish Skin

Carrot has a strong cleansing properties that are effective in detoxifying the liver, thus very effective for acne that is caused by toxins from the blood. Carrot is also useful for treating uneven skin tones due to pigmentation. The vitamin A and other nutrients contained in carrot efficiently nourish the skin, prevent dry skin and other skin blemishes.

6. Anti-aging

Carrots contain a lot of beta-carotene, which serves as an antioxidant that helps the body to fight against free radicals. It also help slows down the aging of cells and various negative effect associated with aging.

7. Dental Health

Carrots can even help clean your teeth, and is the best way to keep your mouth clean after meals. They act as natural abrasives that help in eliminating the dirt and plague from the teeth and gums. They also trigger a lot of saliva, which helps to scrub away stains on your teeth. Minerals in carrots helps to kill germs in the mouth and prevent tooth damage.

http://www.healthonlinezine.info/7-health-benefits-of-carrots-nutritional-value-of-carrot.html

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
The information given here is for educational purposes only. It is meant to be used as a guide towards health and does not replace the evaluation by and advice of a qualified licensed health care professional. For detailed interpretation of your health and specific conditions, consult with your physician.