Author Archives: marie dimercurio

GMO’s

Category : Allergies , News

My dear readers,

I have been telling you all as I have go through my health journey that I keep experimenting (with me) throughout the healing process. My book: From Birth Until Sunset…Poisoned To Death explains some of these things along my journey. I have to look at the whole process as a lot of Lessons For Life, to help me along the way as well as helping all of my readers, who are also searching for answers. I have had pitfalls and valleys as well as mountain high experiments. I started this year’s journey trying to find out why even though I had been on a whole food plant-based diet that I was still having pain issues. (Read the article on Excessive Protein Problems on this webpage.) Well, I came to another fork in the road.

I would like to share with you my weekend health experience. I still struggle with my food addictions, and when I give into them they always get me in trouble. Well, Friday night we went out to dinner to an Italian Restaurant and ate the small Bruschetta appetizer and one other piece of bread along with my dinner. That night I woke up three hours after going to sleep, all of my joints were throbbing with pain that wouldn’t stop.  Sleep was non-existent after that since I couldn’t get comfortable. I prayed to God for help and I might’ve gotten an hour more of sleep at the most out of exhaustion. I can oftentimes learn from ‘painful’ experiences. That afternoon we had a dinner party to go and was to bring a pasta salad and a tossed salad. After last nights ‘trauma’, I opted out and decided to bring the Sweet and Sour Rainbow Coleslaw(on Recipes Section) instead. Lo and behold, Saturday night I slept pain free and never woke up once. I felt like the windows and doors to Heaven opened up on me, and God’s message was “Do you have it now?” I had to say “yes I got it, thank-you!” I now cannot deny His mercy and continue to eat these foods, for I would take His gift (wisdom) and throw it back to Him. I did ask for Him more non-grain recipes as He continues to help me with my food addictions. I AM powerless! I had allergy testing about a month ago and they told me I did not have any allergies to wheat, oats, corn etc., but I have some reactions to these grains and obviously wheat being the worst. At this same time my studies and research has led me to the GMO’s. (Read ‘Why Are There So Many Wheat Allergies’article on this webpage) According to health experts all wheat now is GMO’ed and Roundup ready in this country and many parts of the world, and non-organic oats and corn are also GMO’s. The unfortunate part is that our atmosphere is so saturated with these chemicals that it there isn’t any guarantees that our organic grains will be free of these substances or not. These chemicals are in all of our foods. I figured out because of the grain farming practices I may not be allergic to wheat, but to the chemicals on the Roundup ready and GMO’ed wheat. My body is sensitive to toxins and I can truthfully vouch that these breads and grains are tainted and destructive. Any foods that we eat should be buy organic only, it’s safer! I am studying the GMO issues at this time and will continue to give you more updates as I get them. Keep checking back on this webpage for that information. We are in all of this together.

Marie

Brain Healthy Dark Chocolate Candies

Category : Desserts , Recipes , Snacks

Brain Healthy Dark Chocolate Candies

Ingredients:
4 oz. Unsweetened dark chocolate
baking bar, (Guittard brand is great)
4 oz. Organic unrefined coconut oil
3 Tbs. Organic raw honey
**opt. for sugar-less candies, I use
2 tsp. NOW organic liquid stevia.
1-2 tsp. non-alcoholic vanilla
**opt. 1-2 Tbs. Organic cacao nibs (raw)
–it gives small added crunch.

Making It:
1. Line a 9X12 inch baking sheet with parchment paper,
(optional may use candy molds) set aside.
2. Place all ingredients in a small glass or stainless
saucepan and heat until all ingredients are melted
together.
3. Pour the melted chocolate into the prepared pan
or candy molds. Put pan in the refrigerator and
let harden overnight. Next morning break into 1-2
inch squares or pop out of the molds. Store in
glass covered container in the fridge.

Enjoy all you chocolate lovers,
Marie

The Dangers of BPA

Category : BPA , News

My Dear Readers,

Bisphenol A (BPA)/Bisphenol S (BPS) are industrial chemicals that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960’s. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. These polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store food, beverages, and ie. plastic water bottles. The BPA chemicals leach their toxins into the foods stored in them. Some dental sealants and composites may also contain BPA. BPS is alternative chemical used in the place of BPA, but may be just as dangerous to the human body. These chemicals do not leave the body easily…it does it’s damage first.
BPA/BPS are an endocrine disrupters which means that they mimic or interfere with your body’s hormones and disrupts your endocrine system. The glands of your endocrine system and hormones that they release are instrumental in regulating mood, growth and development, tissue function, metabolism as well as sexual function and reproductive processes. BPA can behave a similar way to estrogen and other hormones of the human body. High doses of BPA can cause infertility and other health issues. Everyday use of BPA, damages brain cells, affects mood and memory, learning abilities as well as depression. It is important that Alzheimer’s patients and persons who have  ADHD should not be drinking their water or eating any foods from plastic containers or cans that are not BPA free due to the excess chemical toxicity in these containers, use glass or food grade stainless steel. This chemical is especially damaging the growing bodies of young children. BPA baby bottles were banned in 2012, and the manufactures are now using Bisphenol S (BPS) and other chemicals. Recent studies are showing that this new approach is just as bad if not worse than the original. 80% of Americans have detectable levels of BPS in their urine.
The FDA continues to support the use of BPA in current food packaging because they claim the amount that leaches into the food and beverages is small. The thing is…a poison is still a poison no matter what the amount. BPA can be detected in the urine of 93% of Americans. The typical Standard American Diet includes canned  and packaged goods, frozen plastic containers ready to microwave, BPA plastic water and beverage bottles. NEVER microwave in ANY plastic container! Even when not heated baby bottles and plastic bottles leach their chemicals into the water we drink.  The highest concentration of BPA is found in canned soups, pasta, tomato products and infant formulas.
It’s almost impossible to avoid BPA contact because in addition to being in most packaged food items it is an environmental contaminant. It is even in the cash register reciepts.  Even when buying and using glass jars and bottles the hiding spots are the lids of glass jars; baby foods, jelly, pickles, salsa and other condiments. Other places are aerosol cans for whipping cream and non-stick sprays, bottles and tins of cooking oil, aluminum beverage cans, metal coffee cans, and beer kegs. BPA at levels found in the American diet have triggered symptoms of IBS, commonly seen in ulcerative colitis and possibly Crohn’s disease symptoms. Studies have also found that BPA lowers Vitamin D levels in the bloodstream…also disrupting normal reproductive and thyroid function. 
Plastics of Polystyrene (#6) known as Styrofoam to make cups, plates, bowls, and takeout containers, meat trays etc. Polystyrene is known to leach styrene into your food, which can damage your nervous system and is linked to cancer. Temperature has been found to play a role in how much styrene leaches from polystyrene containers, which means using them for hot foods and beverages (coffee) may be the worst of all. 

Symptoms, warning signs of BPA toxicity:

*You are overweight…Historically, the concept of obesity was one of “calories in, calories out”. It is now due to the high intake of chemicals within the body from the foods we eat and the containers they come in.
*Early puberty. BPA disrupts our hormones.
*Erectile dysfunction
*Your blood pressure is too high.
*You have ADHD.
*You have heart disease.
*You have prostate cancer.
*IBS symptoms/leaky gut.

The numbers on the plastic containers and what they mean:
1.  PET or PETE (Polyethylene terephthalate)
2.  HDPE (High-density polyethylene)
3.  PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
4.  LDPE (lLo-denisity polyethylene)
5.  PP (Polypropylene)
6.  PS (Polystyrene) Styrofoam
7.  PLA (polycarbonate plastic) the worst one.
  
The ones that may be used, somewhat safe: 1,2,4 and 5. Not to be used at all: 3,6,and 7. We need to avoid all chemicals from our diets, they are worse than the plagues for we being Poisoned To Death.

Marie

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Category : Entrees , Recipes

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10-20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:
1 Acorn squash, washed, cut in half length-wise
clean out the membranes and seeds
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup quinoa and 1 cup filtered water
1 Vine ripe tomato, chopped
1 Tbls organic unsalted butter
1 tsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
2 Tbls filtered water
1/2 tsp Sea salt
pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp marjoram

Prep Ahead:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Line an baking sheet with parchment paper. Place
cut and cleaned squash cut side down, and bake
45 minutes or until squash is nearly tender.
3. Prepare and cook the quinoa. Put in a saucepan,
1/4 cup of quinoa and 1 cup of filtered water, allow
to boil and turn to simmer covered for 20 minutes.
4. Assemble all the spices and veggie ingredients,
chop up all the veggies. Set aside.
5. Squeeze the lemon juice and set aside.

Making It:
1. Meanwhile, in a large skillet sauté the chopped
vegetables in the butter for 4-5 minutes. Add
the filtered water to the veggies as well as the
spices, salt and pepper. Stir frequently until veggies
are tender. Add tomatoes, cooked quinoa, and lemon
juice.
2. Spoon the quinoa mixture into the inverted squash
halves. Bake 10-15minutes or until squash is tender.

This recipe may be doubled or tripled to feed a larger
group of people.

ENJOY!

Marie

Broccoli Garden Vegetable Salad

Category : Recipes , Salads


Broccoli Garden Vegetable Salad

Servings:  4
Serving Size: 2 cups
Prep Time:  10 minutes

Ingredients:
2 cups broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
2 cups cauliflower, cut into bite size pieces
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped fine
4 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp. Redmond Sea Salt

Prep And Assemble:
Cut up all the vegetables and place in bowl, set aside.
Chop the basil leaves and place onto the vegetables.
Pour the olive oil, lemon juice and salt on top the vegetables
and mix thoroughly until well coated.

Serve with unleavened bread, corn bread or organic pita bread.

ENJOY!
Marie

No Oil Avocado Salad Dressing

Category : Recipes , Salad Dressing

 

No-Oil Avocado Salad Dressing

Servings:    3 cups
Serving Size:   varies
Prep Time:   10 minutes

Ingredients:
2 avocadoes, peeled and pitted
1  1/2 cups  distilled /filtered water
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
6-8 fresh basil leaves
1 tsp. Redmond Sea Salt
1 tsp. paprika

Making It:
Put all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth may add additional/less water as needed for desired pouring consistency.
A good and tasty way of cutting out the excess fats from
our diet.

ENJOY!
Marie

Nitrites/Nitrates

Category : News , Nitrites

Dear Readers,

Nitrites are additives and preservatives added to foods to preserve the color of the foods, also helping to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria especially found in meats. Nitrites are composed of nitrogen and oxygen which are an important part of our environment and our body.

Exposure happens when substances enter the body, nitrites and nitrates oxidize the iron atoms in the hemoglobin from ferros iron to ferric iron which renders the hemoglobin unable to carry oxygen through the blood and the body suffers from this lack of oxygen. It damages these red blood cells, but also morphs into the molecules of the body that causes cancer. Complications due to nitrites can include seizures or even death.

I am going to give my opinion just an hypothesis (not a proven scientific fact as of yet). If the person develops  anemia, and the effects of anemia are decreased hemoglobin cells, which carries oxygen to the cells of the body. There is also a decrease in the red blood production or red cell destruction, or blood loss. The body will suffer fatigue, exertion dyspnea, dizziness, headaches, insomnia. If one is to read the list of symptoms below, which can fall into the same range. My opinion would be to rid the diet of all processed foods before deciding to go on any medications, the body will get a chance to clean itself of the chemicals, and heal of its deficiency. It is only my opinion and belief that anemia is linked to the consumption of  nitrites/nitrates.

Blue Baby Syndrome may be caused by high nitrite drinking water, but also may be caused because of eating; for instance vegetables containing high levels of nitrite. The water gets contaminated by nitrite fertilizers used to enrich the soil. Nitrites are carried by the rain, irrigation, and run off waters. Also animal and human wastes can contribute and contaminate the drinking water. The water unfortunately cannot be boiled or heated to rid it of nitrites. The only way to purify it is through ion exchange, distillation, or reverse osmosis. Organic root vegetables contain less nitrites because fertilizers aren’t used during their process of growing.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF NITRITE/NITRATE EXPOSURE:
Headaches
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Nausea
Flushing
Low Blood Pressure
Burning and tingling under the tongue

COMMON NITRITE/NITRATE FOODS
Cured sandwich meats
Bacon
Ham
Salami
Hot dogs
Beef jerky
Pepperoni
Sausage
Sausage toppings on pizza

My Bout With Sulfites

Category : News , Sulfites

Dear  Readers,

When you go to the allergist to receive allergy shots you will be asked to wait for at least one hour to make sure you do not get a rise of histamines due to the allergen vaccine. Years ago, for me this was the norm. If you leave early you may be at risk for any serious reactions. If something were to happen you could be treated immediately by the office staff.

My reaction to sulfites was extreme sleepiness, although I was ignorant of what was going on with me at that time. I was taking an anatomy/physiology class and the class was studying histamines and the symptoms of a massive release from the mast cells due to allergens. I explained to my professor my extreme sleepiness and how I could barely make it through the morning. This had been going on for some time. We investigated the what, why, how, etc. It was always in the morning after my Raisin Bran for breakfast. He explained to me that there were possible sulfites on the raisins and that I was having an allergic reaction. But if I went home to sleep like I wanted to; he said that the histamine levels were high and I could fall asleep and possibly not wake up. So in order to combat that (I wasn’t ready to die yet.) I stopped eating all raisins and dried fruit until I found out that organics don’t have sulfites or any preservatives. I was able to enjoy dried fruit again.

We have to be pro-active and READ LABLES, keep ourselves educated about the foods we consume and what the preservatives can do to our bodies.

From a trustworthy source,
Marie

Foods Containing Sulfites

Category : News , Sulfites

FOODS CONTAINING SULFITES:

ALL dried fruit, (including prunes) READ LABELS
organic does not contain sulfites.
Bottled lemon juice (non-frozen)
Bottled lime juice (non-frozen)
Wine (especially non-alcoholic)
Molasses
Sauerkraut (and its juices)
Grape juices (all including the sparkling juices)
Pickled cocktail onions

SULFITES ARE ADDED TO:

Baked products and pastries, especially those containing dried fruit
Beers and Wines (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables
Cereal products (Cornmeal, crackers, and muesli)
Ciders
Condiments, (catsup, mustard, vinegar, pickles)
Fish, seafood, shrimps
Noodles and rice mixes
Processed fruit product fillings (jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit syrups
and sugar syrups)
Processed potatoes (e.g. French fries)
Sauces, salad dressings, packaged soup
Soy products
Tomato products (e.g. pastes and pulps)

Sulfites

Category : News , Sulfites

My Dear Readers,

Sulfites are considered as a preservative and antioxidants, as well as an additive. They are used to keep dried fruits like apricots from turning brown, and increasing the shelf life, preserve color and inhibit microbial growth of a variety of other foods. These additives have been tested and yet the scientists claim they have not yet been scientifically proven to cause severe or even deadly reactions in some people. Or so they say!

When sulfites are consumed your liver transforms these to sulfates. However, for people with sulfite intolerance or sensitivity, this transformation doesn’t take place properly, or will happen very slowly. When the sulfites arrives in the liver, it blocks the function of glutathione located there. Glutathione aids processes, such as the breakdown of alcohol by the liver. But now it means you will suffer more from the effects of the toxic side effects.

What is happening with these toxins within the body is due to the overload of histamines put out by the body’s immune system. They are on full alert to rid of the toxins that were ingested and considered as poisons. With this allergic reaction the immune systems becomes hypersensitive and the mast cells release histamines in inordinate amounts. Which then causes the visible symptoms of a localized reaction, including runny nose, watery eyes, constriction of the bronchi and tissue swellings. Histamines also contributes to anaphylaxis, a severe, immediate and often fatal response to exposure to a previously encountered antigen. The activity can be blocked by various chemical drugs, like antihistamines. It’s best to avoid these preservatives and additives or you may take a poison to counteract another poison.

The brain is the ultimate security system , it scans the entire body through its army of microbes, cells, and organs. But the number one big flaw, it tries to save the human organism from near death, it has limited energy. This is evident when the body is suffering from histamine intolerance. To combat the presence of histamine, the brain focuses all of its energy and resources on the task at hand, this leaves the other parts of the body ‘stranded’, due to the energy spent you might feel like you are unable to regain consciousness. Histamine intolerance can led to a sudden feeling of exhaustion. This problem roots in the brain’s expenditure of energy to deal with over abundant histamines within the blood. This excess can wreak havoc in the body, starting with the brain, the histamine has the ability to inhibit every neurotransmitter. Any unbalance in the chemical makeup of your brain is bound to cause unwanted effects such as brain fog, fatigue, and perhaps anxiety. There are many more reactions that may take place because that I have not written here for lack of space. But the point is the human body does not take well to these additives, please READ LABELS and avoid them Science is trying to determine what we will eat, and most people think if it’s in the grocery stores it must be safe to eat…IT IS NOT SAFE! Don’t take the chance with your own health or with your families health.

Marie

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