Celebration Magazine has a new health and nutrition column and it is written by Chef and Nutrition Expert Nancy Addison and Academy Award-Winning
Documentary Filmmaker, Maryann De Leo. They recently released their book, Alive
and Cooking – An Easy Guide to Health for You and Your Parents, which
provides more than 100 easy, healthful, and budget-friendly recipes,
health tips and shopping resource guide to aid all in creating a
nutritional plan best suited for older adults.

What a great month to start our column!  The month we celebrate love,
cooking is love – expressed through food.

Leeann Lavin, who wrote the forward to our book, said, “Food is love.”

We could not agree more! We’d like to think as food as the celebration
of life and love!

I always say: The Main Ingredient Is Always Love!   and the title of our column this month for February is:

The Main Ingredient Is Love

That makes me so happy!

Our recipe is our chocolate chip cookie recipe on page  246 and 247 where we use Garbanzo bean flour!

It is delicious with a healthy twist!

Sending you heart felt hugs for February!

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However, I learned it has other benefits when I was reading the other day about some studies conducted on copper surfaces in an intensive care unit. With healthcare acquired infections being a huge problem in medical care facilities, I found this study very interesting.

They tested copper surfaces in intensive care units, and then measured the percentage of germs and bacteria in those rooms.

Here is a quote from the article:
“Results. The rate of HAI and/or MRSA or VRE colonization in ICU rooms with copper alloy surfaces was significantly lower than that in standard ICU rooms … Conclusions. Patients cared for in ICU rooms with copper alloy surfaces had a significantly lower rate of incident HAI and/or colonization with MRSA or VRE than did patients treated in standard rooms.” (1)

The study involved sixteen intensive care hospital rooms. They put copper surfaces in half (eight) of those rooms. The result was that the rooms with the copper surfaces had about half the rate of infectious germs, MRSA (methicillin resistant staph infections), etc., than the rooms that did not have the copper surfaces. Another study I read found that the bacteria counts found on copper surfaces were 83% less than non-copper surfaces. That is huge. That is wonderful and so easy to implement.
If you are remodeling a kitchen, I would think that copper surfaces would be a healthy countertop to install.

Furthermore, copper was believed throughout history to support the lymphatic system.

One thing I have found that is important to be aware of, is that copper can deplete our zinc levels.

A zinc deficiency is a world-wide problem. According to research published in Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, a zinc deficiency contributes to poor growth, intellectual impairments, perinatal complications, and increased risk of morbidity and mortality.(2)

Zinc deficiency is now attributed to be responsible for 176,000 (14.4%) diarrhea deaths, 406,000 (6.7%) pneumonia deaths, and 207,000 (10.4%) malaria deaths. These deaths are mainly in Africa, in the Eastern Mediterranean, and in South-East Asia, “among children between 6 months and 5 years of age.” (3)

In addition to that we may be getting too much metal or minerals, because the glyphosate, in the herbicides used, which are now in our rain water, chelates minerals and heavy metals.  According to my conversations with Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Senior research scientist at MIT, that is because of the heavy metals and minerals chelated by the herbicide glyphosate (which is now so extensive it’s hard to avoid it), that there are large amounts of heavy metals in our water and foods. Glyphosate also crosses the blood-brain barrier, because it is water soluble and can escort aluminum, lead, copper, etc. into the brain.

The use of copper piping in homes in the US, since the 1960s, means that about 98 percent of all homes built after 1970 have copper pipes. According to studies, copper in our diet is beneficial to a certain extent, but when we have too much of it, it can contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease. (4)

in my own conclusion, using copper in our homes, as door handles or light switches, can have very positive results for the anti-bacteria properties, but when it’s in our pipes, cookware, or drinking glasses, can be harmful to our health if we ingest too much of it. So use copper wisely.

Source: 1 – Copper surfaces reduce the rate of healthcare-acquired infections in the intensive care unit.
Article source: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013 May; 34(5):479-86. PMID: 23571364
Author(s): Cassandra D Salgado, Kent A Sepkowitz, Joseph F John, J Robert Cantey, Hubert H Attaway, Katherine D Freeman, Peter A Sharpe, Harold T Michels, Michael G Schmidt
Article Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.

2.Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism, The Epidemiology of Global Micronutrient Deficiencies, by Bailey R.L.^{a, b} · West Jr. K.P.^b · Black R.E.^{b – https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/371618}

3. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009 May;63(5):591-7. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2008.9. Epub 2008 Feb 13. Global and regional child mortality and burden of disease attributable to zinc deficiency. by Fischer Walker CL¹, Ezzati M, Black RE.

4. Dr. Mercola, Trace amounts of copper linked to Alzheimer’s Disease. https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/09/12/copper-alzheimers-disease.aspx

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Would you like to eat a healthy delicious cookie?

Easy too!

This recipe is one of many raw recipes in my book, “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian.”

Raw recipe

ALMOND COOKIES

Ingredients:
2 c. almonds, soaked in water 12 to 18 hours, or almond meal
1⁄2–1 tsp. sea salt
1⁄2 c. or more honey
1⁄4 c. almond butter
2 T. protein powder
1⁄2 c. organic, raw, shredded coconut

Directions:
1. Grind almonds and sea salt into a fine meal.
2. Slowly add honey, almond butter, and protein powder to make
sticky dough.
3. Roll dough into round long logs.
4. Roll logs in coconut.
5. Wrap logs in parchment or wax paper and then in foil. 6. Chill until firm.
7. Cut slices a little over one-quarter-inch thick.

Note:
I use Garden of Life brand protein powder.

Variation:
Gently press cookies in coconut after they are sliced, for a more coconut-y flavor.

Everyone asks me where they can get a copy of my book.

You can order my book(s) on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and of course, right here on the site!

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Here is one of my favorite raw, healthy recipes from my cookbook, which has over 115 yummy and easy recipes in it. The book can help you lose weight, boost your immune system, get your libido healthier, make non toxic body care and home care products with organic food and gardening tips.
I thought I would share it with you!

Raw, vegan recipe

SUPER CHOCOLATE POWER SMOOTHIE

Yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast and it will be healthy! Cacao is one of, if not the top anti-oxidant foods in the world. It is nutrient- dense.

Note that if you’re making this drink for someone who is diabetic, sweeten it with stevia instead of dates.

Ingredients:
2 1⁄2 c. coconut or hemp milk
1 or 2 bananas
1 T. cacao powder or cacao nibs ( you can save some to sprinkle on top)
2–3 dates, pitted and soaked in water for an hour or more or if you are diabetic – use a half dropper of toffee flavored stevia
1 T. nut butter of choice (sunflower seed, pumpkin seed,peanut, or almond)
1 tsp. chia seeds
1T. extra-virgin, pure coconut oil
1 scoop protein powder ( I use one from Mike Adam’s store.)

Directions:
1. Blend all ingredients well in a blender and enjoy!

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Larry calls it J.R. Gives Back to Dallas. Evil does Good. It was a perfect evening for the outdoor event.

Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy were there to cheer Larry and his new foundation on!

Linda looked gorgeous up there with Patrick as they told stories about Larry and their relationship on the show.

Asleep at the Wheel played wonderful music. It was a delightful evening. Larry is one of my former clients and I love seeing him!

Larry gave Nancy and her book, a marvelous testimony, “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian.”

I never in a million years thought I would be eating this kind of food and loving it Nancy Addison knows what she is talking about. When I first started eating vegetarian food, I was hungry all of the time. Then I met Nancy and started eating her food.

Nancy’s food is really, really, really delicious and now I feel full and satisfied! I used to eat steak and eggs for breakfast, barbecue pork for lunch, and fried catfish for dinner.

Now, I have embraced Nancy’s philosophy of vegetarian food. For me at 80, this sounded like an enormous undertaking and commitment.

Within the first week, I could feel the effects of healthy food and healthy living and am embracing the vegetable world. I have more energy than I ever had, and I feel great. She has opened my eyes to a different world. Once you get used to the intricacy of buying, eating, and preparing healthy food, it is really very simple.

With her guidance, you start enjoying life with a whole new perspective.

After eating Nancy’s food for only five days, my blood sugar and my blood pressure were at the most optimum levels, on a consistent basis, for the first time in 16 years.

I always say: Don’t worry, be happy, and feel good. I believe in Nancy so much, that I will even pay you to enjoy this book.” –

-Larry Hagman stars as J.R, Ewing in the show “Dallas” and was in “I Dream of Jeannie”

Nancy’s website is www.organichealthylife.com

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I attended the kick off fundraiser for The Larry Hagman Foundation, which will benefit children’s charities. He callas it J.R. Gives Back to Dallas. Evil does Good. It was a perfect evening for the outdoor event. Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy were there to cheer Larry and his new foundation on! Linda looked gorgeous up there with Patrick as they told stories about Larry and their relationship on the show. Asleep at the Wheel played wonderful music. It was a delightful evening.

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I had never been before and it was wonderful. I met some terrific people there, like Drew Waters and his darling daughters. I got to sit with my dear friend, the incredible Larry Hagman, who is back in town filming the second season of (the new episodes of the drama) Dallas.

The Cirque show was mesmerizing.

A few years ago, even though I was on my way to Austin to see my daughter graduate from UT, I decided to do something fun and exciting, on the way there. I saw that there was a place just outside of Austin where you could take trapeze lessons. So, I signed up!

This picture is of me (Nancy) on the trapeze!

That man is getting ready to catch me and swing me back over. It was amazing how much exhilarating it was. I had felt so amazingly alive after that two hour lesson.You wouldn’t know it, but I have a feat of heights! I had decided to face my fear. There was a time, after the first attempt, where i was visibly shaking. Then, each time I went up, it got a little easier. I am pretty sure I used every single muscle in my body. I was sore for a while after that, but it was a good sore muscle feeling.

Once in a while, we need to step out of our routine and try something new and exciting. It is almost like a vacation and I think it keeps us young! I realize from that experience, just how hard those performers must work and train. I also know just why people do go off to join the circus!

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I had such a good time at the Cirque Du Soleil Opening Night Show. I had never been before. Larry told me he loves going to their shows. We really had fun. The show was amazing! They are set up in the parking lot at the Dallas convention center.

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I just thought I would keep you up on what I am doing this week.
I spoke at Metro Cooking Houston last week and it was a really
exciting and a fun event.I spoke to the media at a special event and
then presented 4 talks on the healing diet and organic gardening.

At night we went out to dinner and when we went to Bistro 19 and Charles
Clark’s Ibiza. Charles is an amazing chef, who told me he loved my book.

Both restaurants were superb. Charles Clark is opening up a restaurant here in Dallas soon.
Here is the information for my talks this weekend. I give 2 thirty
minute talks on the healing diet and one on easy organic gardening
and I sign my books for anyone who wishes to buy them.

This event is huge in Washington DC, where they have had the event for
12 years. This was the second year it has been in Houston and it is
the first year in Dallas.

It is a huge food festival! I was really impressed with the quality of
the event.

Here are the links. It is at the Dallas Convention Center this
Saturday and Sunday.

Metro Cooking Dallas with Nancy Addison

http://www.metrocookingdallas.com/nancy-addison/

Schedules:

http://www.metrocookingdallas.com/tasting-entertaining-workshop-schedules/

The home page is:

http://www.metrocookingdallas.com/

I hope you go out and have fun this weekend, where ever you are! Live life to the fullest!
Love, Nancy

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I am also talking on how to raise your own organic food! That is a subject that is near and dear to my heart!

I am really looking forward to meeting everyone.
Please come and see me!
I will also be signing my books after each speech.
I hope to see you there!
Love, Nancy

Here is the link for the site: http://www.metrocookinghouston.com/nancy-addison/

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Finally, “How to be a Healthy Vegetarian!” Both the health care provider and lay person have an easy to understand resource in reversing the course of preventable disease. Increasing lifespan and quality of daily activities through better decision-making in daily dietary choices is a recipe easily afforded in this time.

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• mock spaghetti with marinara sauce,
• mock parmesano cheese, which includes coconut kefir,
• and a delicious desert of Date Nut Torte!

You won’t believe how delicious and easy these recipes are! You can become the savviest chef for your family and friends. This is fun and healthy.

A great present to give to anyone trying to adopt a healthier diet. Say yes and order it today.

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