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DIY Essential Oil Herbal Hair Spray

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DIY Essential Oil Herbal Hair Spray

DIY Essential Oil Herbal Hair Spray

So did you know that Essential Oils are awesome for hair care?  I’m sharing a great recipe for Essential Oil Hair Spray below!

A dōTERRA user has this to say about hair products:

I’m not one to wear perfumes. I have been pleasantly surprised with how wonderful doTerra hair products smell. My favorite two recipes using doTERRA essential oils are Dry Shampoo and Beach Wave Salt Spray.  Thankfully, these recipes are great smelling and take little time.  They work just as well as the store brands and smell a whole lot better! The Beach Wave Salt Spray give my hair more body and makes me feel like I just came from the beach.  I highly suggest you give these recipes a try if you haven’t already!

Check the bottom of the post to a link for 10 DIY recipes for hair care! Here is the recipe for Herbal Hair Spray:

DIY Essential Oil Herbal Hair Spray

 

DIY Essential Oil Hairspray recipe:

Making your own hairspray is easy with essential oils and only takes a few simple ingredients.  I’m sure you already have these at home. The recipe can easily be customizable to your favorite essential oils and to your preferred hold.

Ingredients:

8-ounce glass fine mist spray bottle

1 cup water

4 teaspoons sugar

Tip: Use more or less sugar depending on how strong you want the hold to be.

Geranium essential oil, 2 drops

Lavender essential oil, 2 drops

Peppermint essential oil, 2 drops

Rosemary essential oil, 2 drops

Clary Sage essential oil, 2 drops

Note: Feel free to customize the essential oils to your preference. You can use one or all of the essential oils listed above. However, be careful using citrus oils as they can lighten your hair if exposed to UV light.

Directions:

  1. In saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring heat to boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Pour essential oil into glass spray bottle and add cooled sugar water.
  3. Use as you would any other hairspray.

dōTERRA has created ten different recipes to help your hair and scalp be a little more toxin-free. Which recipe do you think you will use? They are all listed here:  https://doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-roundup-essential-oils-for-hair

Buy all these doTERRA essential oils and more at my online store Life Essentially!

 

Ratatouille Recipe – Dairy & Gluten Free

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Ratatouille Dairy & Gluten Free

This is the perfect time of the year to use up those lovely garden veggies and make this wonderful Ratatouille Recipe – Dairy & Gluten Free!  I love the combination of zucchini, squashes, eggplants, basil and tomatoes.  I may even add onions to this mixture next time!  Tell me how you like it and enjoy!

Zuccini is so yummy and can be used in so many different recipes.  Did you know Zucchini contains NO fat, and is high in water and fiber which is good for your gut!  It is high in vitamin B6, riboflavin, folate, C, K, and minerals, like potassium and manganese.

Check out the photos below of how this yummy dish was made!   Ratatouille Recipe – Dairy & Gluten Free follows the photos.

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Great way to use your end of summer veggies!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 56kcal
Author: My Dairy Free Gluten Free Life

Ingredients

  • 2 small Yellow/Summer Squash
  • 2 small Zucchini
  • 2 small Chinese or Japanese Eggplants
  • 3 to 4 firm Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 26 oz jar Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tsp Herb de Provence
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 leaves Fresh Basil more for garnish
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 350 F.
    Slice the zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant and the tomatoes into thin rounds.
    In the cast iron pan, add the tomato sauce, olive oil, herb de Provence, chopped basil, minced garlic and salt and pepper. Give everything a good mix.
    Arrange the sliced vegetables in alternating patterns, like we did eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini and tomato, on top of the sauce from the outer edge to the middle of 12" cast iron pan.
    Brush the exposed part of the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper.
    Bake for 45 minutes to an hour or until the vegetables are soft and tender.
    Garnish with more fresh basil.
    Serve with a side of gluten free bread or over gluten-free pasta.
    Notes
    If the vegetables seems to burn or brown too much, cover the pan with foil.
    Instead of 12" cast iron pan, you can use a 12 inch round or oval casserole or a 9x11 baking dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 205mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 14.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Best Essential Oils for Better Sleep

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Best Essential Oils for Better Sleep

 

Best Essential Oils for Better Sleep

Holiday stress to aches and pains can keep you up at night and prevent you from getting the rest your body needs to stay healthy. You need the best essential oils for better sleep! Not sleeping well makes you tired! It also prevents you from performing your very best. You may feel groggy and maybe even a little disoriented throughout the day with lack of sleep.  That makes it difficult to accomplish even the smallest tasks.  

When you’re having trouble falling asleep or staying that way, essential oils may help. They have many therapeutic properties that can create a good environment for sleeping.

Some of the best doTERRA essential oils for better sleep include:

  • Sweet Marjoram – This oil has sedative properties that are calming and relaxing. It helps to soothe negative feelings, lower blood pressure and relieve tension.

  • Lavender – Lavender is one of the most popular oils used for sleep. It relaxes your mind and body to help you fall asleep faster by relieving minor aches and pains, headaches anxiety and panic attacks that keep you awake at night.

  • Cedarwood – The rich, earthy scent of cedarwood helps to create a very calm, relaxing environment where you feel at peace so you can fall asleep easily.

  • Vetiver – Vetiver eases symptoms associated with stress such as anxiety and nervous tension so you feel calm and relaxed.

  • Patchouli – You don’t hear as much about patchouli oil as you do some of the other essential oils. However, it’s an excellent choice for helping you sleep because it promotes peacefulness that calms your thoughts so you can rest better.

  • Roman Chamomile – This soothing and calming oil has a soft, floral scent. When stress is keeping you up late, diffuse a little roman chamomile to ease the tension and help your mind relax.

  • Ylang Ylang – Many find the sweet floral scent of Ylang Ylang to be very relaxing. It can help to improve your quality of sleep so you feel more refreshed and ready for anything the new day brings.

  • Serenity –  With its renewing fragrance, with a hint of lavender, Serenity brings on a calming and peaceful sense of well-being.  These feelings induce relaxation and a restful sleep environment.

     

When you don’t sleep well at night it causes all types of problems. In addition to feeling tired and grouchy, it can make you accident prone. People who are normally easy going can even become aggressive towards others or withdrawn and not want to socialize with family and friends.

Going for long periods without sleep can even cause serious medical conditions that include diabetes and high blood pressure. Both of which can lead to stroke or heart attacks.

If you’re not sleeping well, try using essential oils to help you fall asleep faster and rest more peacefully all night long. They may be exactly what you need to sleep better and you can even make your own soothing blends by combining different oils together.

Questions?  Ask me in the comments below!

Buy all these doTERRA essential oils and more at my online store Life Essentially!

Spinach Paratha Gluten & Dairy Free

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Spinach Paratha, Naan, flatbread

Spinach Paratha Gluten & Dairy Free

Did you know that Spinach Paratha is also a fancy name for the most favorite type of unleavened Indian Bread?  Paratha, also known as Roti, is usually made from whole wheat flour but this recipe is made with Gluten Free flour!  You can also substitute besan or chickpea flour in making this recipe.

So what is the difference between Naan and Paratha? Yogurt is added to naan to give it more volume and thickness. Paratha, on the other hand, is soft and flaky.   The softness of Parantha depends on the Softness of the dough. Adding some salt to flour while kneading it will help while also adding a little water at a time.

Putting Paratha on a well heated tava or pan, will help it keep soft and flaky. Wikipedia says: that a tava, tawa, tapa or saj is a large flat, concave or convex disc-shaped frying pan made from metal.  This pan is usually sheet iron, cast iron, sheet steel or aluminium originating from the Indian subcontinent.  If you put parantha on cool tava or pan, waiting for the pan to heat up, it will turn hard.

We use spinach in the dough of this recipe for Spinach Paratha!  You could use onions or potatoes instead if you wanted.  I love the green color for serving with special meals or holidays like St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas! Plus this recipe is Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan!

So you say, What do I do with Parathas?  Oh my!  I love them.  Anything you would use bread for you can use Paratha for! I like them especially with veggies in sauce, daal and curries.

The Spinach Parathas taste best when served hot. Store the leftovers in an airtight container. To reheat, place the spinach paratha in a plate. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 to 20 seconds. Serve immediately.  This recipe makes 10 – 6 inch flatbreads.

You will find pictures below of how these flat breads are put together and the recipe follows the photos.  Enjoy!

Spinach Paratha, Naan, flatbread

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Delicious easy recipe for unleavened Indian Flat Bread. Gluten & Dairy Free, Vegan
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: DairyFree, Flatbread, GlutenFree, Naan, Paratha,, Unleavened, Vegan
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Colleen Fowler

Equipment

  • Fry Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Gluten Free Flour King Arthur Flour Measure for Measure GlutenFree Flour OR Bob Red Mill’s 1:1 GF Baking Flour + more for rolling out
  • 1/2 Cup Tapioca Starch
  • 1 5 onz Spinach Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil and more for brushing on the parathas
  • 1/4 cup water and more as needed for kneading

Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan, combine ¼ cup of water and 5 oz. of baby spinach. Cook over medium heat until the spinach is wilted.
  • Dump the wilted spinach, along with the water it released into a mini food processor and blend it into smooth puree.
  • In a large bowl combine the gluten free all-purpose flour, tapioca starch, salt, garam masala and olive oil. Give it a good mix
  • Add the spinach puree and mix with a wooden spoon or a silicone spatula till the flour is well combined and there is no dry spot. Then using clean and well-floured hands, bring everything together into a smooth dough. You might need to add a tablespoon or two of water to bring everything together.
  • Cover and let the rough rest for 20 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 10 equal parts and shape each part into a smooth round ball.
  • Place one ball in between two pieces of parchment and roll out into ¼ inch thick disk, which is roughly 6 inch in diameter. Repeat with the remaining balls. 
  • Keep the rolled disk stacked on top of another, separated with parchment paper and covered with a damp kitchen towel.
  • Heat an 8 inch skillet over medium high heat. Place the spinach paratha on a hot skillet
  • Once you see some bubbles on the paratha (in about 1 minute or so), flip it.
  • Brush a little oil on the now top side. Flip it again and brush the second side with some oil. Flip it again, so that both the sides are roasted. Place it a serving plate.
  • Repeat with the remaining rolled disks. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

 

 

 

Top 7 Essential Oil Blends

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Top 7 Essential Oil Blends

Top 7 Essential Oil Blends

dōTERRA has many wonderful essential oil blends available for purchase at my online store Life Essentially.  My favorite Essential Oil Blend is Balance! It makes me feel so centered and focused! I just love the aroma! But many people like to make their own blends.

When essential oils are used alone they can create a soothing environment where you feel at peace. They can even purify your home while filling it with an amazing aroma. When combined together, they can provide you with even more benefits. Blending oils together increases their therapeutic properties.  It which makes them stronger and more effective than they are when used alone.

You have the option of blending oils together yourself or buying blends already prepared by our doTERRA professionals. Either way, always search for high quality oils from a company you trust. You want to get the best value for your money. If you blend them yourself, it will be very important that you know how to do so safely and accurately.

Here are a few of the top essential oils blends used today:

  • Kids:  Combining Lavender, Roman Chamomile and Frankincense essential oils together makes a great blend to use for kids when they need a little help falling asleep at night or calm them during the day. 
  • Emotions:  If you’re searching for a blend to help you overcome negative feelings so you are more confident and a little less emotional, try dōTERRA Peace Reassuring Blend. 
  • Upset Stomach:  A Peppermint and Lemon blend works well for easing an upset stomach and its safe for kids, too.
  • Bug Spray:  Make your own bug spray to repel mosquitoes and other pesky insects by blending essential oils like Basil, Clove, Bergamot, Lemon and TeaTree (aka Melaleuca) together.
  • Immune System:  A blend of Eucalyptus, Oregano, Frankincense and Lemon will help boost your immune system and help your body fight off cold and worse bugs.
  • Sleep:  dōTERRA Serenity Essential Oil Calming Blend has a soothing aroma that helps relax your mind and body. It’s perfect for relieving stress, tension and anxiety and it will help you rest more peacefully when you sleep.
  • Skin Wounds:  Treat minor cuts, burns and other abrasions with a blend of Lavender, Frankincense and Tea Tree oils. It’s a soothing blend that promotes healing without stinging and burning the affected area.

 

One of the great things about essential oils is that there are so many different ways to use them and blending oils together increases their effectiveness. By creating your own blends, you can make specific recipes to suit your family’s needs perfectly.

Oils with similar scents usually go well together. For example, lavender has a floral scent, so it should blend well with other flowery scented oils like Geranium, Jasmine and Rose. You can also blend oils together based on their therapeutic properties. However, blending oils is an art that does require a little experimenting to find out which combinations work best together. Take your time and try different receipts until you find the ones you like best.

All these dōTERRA essential oils and more are available at my online store Life Essentially!

Pad Thai Vegan Gluten Free

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I love Thai food and when we go out to a Thai Restaurant I always get Pad Thai, it is my favorite!  It is always made with rice noodles or bean thread noodles so I never have to worry about what kind of pasta is being used.  This is a yummy recipe for Pad Thai that is both vegan and gluten free!  I love the sauce so I make a double portion.

The photo below shows the ingredients you will need to make this Pad Thai recipe but don’t let all the ingredients scare you. Its easy to put together.  Recipe follows.

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Pad Thai - Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free and Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 1327kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. of dried Rice Noodle about ½ a packet
  • ½ cup of Red Onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Green Bell Pepper cut into strips
  • ½ cup Red Bell Pepper cut into strips
  • ½ cup Carrots cut into strips
  • 2 table spoon of Olive or Coconut Oil
  • ½ cup Bean Sprout
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts lightly crushed + some more to garnish
  • A handful of torn Cilantro to garnish
  • Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon of Tamari or Coconut Aminos
  • Juice of one large Lime about 2½ tablespoon
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • ½ teaspoon of Chili Paste or Sriracha or Hot Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon of grated Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon of grated Garlic

Instructions

Instruction

  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the noodle and let it soak for 8 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
  • While the noodles are soaking, in a bowl, combine tamari, lime juice, honey, chili paste (if using), ginger and garlic. Whisk it well. Keep aside.
  • Heat a wok or a large pan over medium –high heat. Add the oil and let it shimmer.
  • Add the onions, bell peppers and the carrots. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes till the veggies are slightly soft, but still crunchy.
  • Add the noodles and the prepared sauce and quickly stir fry for couple of minutes, till the veggies and the noodle are coated with the sauce.
  • Add the bean sprout and the peanuts and give one final stir.
  • Serve immediately, topped with extra crushed peanuts and some fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
  • Notes
  • You can add or subtract any vegetable. Bok choy, mushroom, snow peas, asparagus, green beans are all great choices.
  • The chili paste or hot sauce in the sauce is optional. Traditionally, the Pad Thai sauce should have Heat (chili paste/hot sauce), Salty (tamari), Sour (lime Juice) and Sweet (honey) flavors. But if you are intolerant to heat, just leave it out.

Nutrition

Calories: 1327kcal | Carbohydrates: 261g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1359mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 13300IU | Vitamin C: 173.1mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 3.7mg

DIY Shaver Rash Relief Spray

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DIY Shaver Rash Relief Spray

DIY Shaver Rash Relief Spray

Can you believe that Helichrysum was used by the ancient Greeks?  How cool is that!  But back then it was called the Immortal Flower and doTERRA Essential Oils has it!  It’s called Helichrysum Essential Oil. The recipe below is for making Shaver Rash Relief Spray using Helichrysum!

Helichrysum oil properties-

-Possessing natural skin supportive properties that help reduce blemishes, scarring, and skin aging.

-It is a detoxifying agent, helping to strengthen liver function.  This affects everything from skin health to brain health.

-Also enhancing blood flow is especially supportive of circulation.

Helichrysum Oil is known as one of the best essential oils for your skin. A HUGE benefit of Helichrysum oil is that it provides a natural way to improve your skin. Many commercial cleansers and moisturizers contain harmful toxins. But using a pure essential oil, like Helichrysum, allows you to keep your skin clean and protected.

A dōTERRA user shared how he made this DIY Shaver Rash Relief Spray. He wanted to test the claims of how well Helichrysum works.  He uses it after he shaves and is very pleasantly surprised with how it calms his skin.  His current aftershave didn’t work as well!  His daughter also uses it on her legs after shaving and she said it made them “oh, so smooth.”

DIY Shaver Rash Relief Spray Recipe:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil

1/4 cup rosewater (can be purchased at health food stores)

Frankincense essential oil, 5 drops

Lavender essential oil, 5 drops

Melaleuca essential oil, 5 drops

Helichrysum essential oil, 5 drops

Myrrh essential oil, 5 drops

Directions:

  1. Place Fractionated Coconut Oil and rosewater in glass spray or pump bottle.
  2. Add essential oils and shake.
  3. To use, spray directly on skin or place 2-3 pumps in palms and rub on affected skin.

Helichrysum has strong detoxifying properties. Its natural ability to support the skin and relieve tension, make it one powerful agent to have on hand in any number of scenarios.

Buy all these doTERRA essential oils and more at my online store Life Essentially!

 

African Peanut Soup

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African Peanut Soup

African Peanut Soup

Thanks again goes out to Becky, my daughter in law!  She is a great cook and shares with me many of her recipes because she wants you all to enjoy them too.  This recipe for African Peanut Soup is Dairy & Gluten Free!

This soup is also called groundnut soup or maafe sauce d’arachide (French). Therefore,  It is a soup made from peanuts with various other ingredients.  However, It is a staple African STEW as opposed to soup. It is also eaten in East Asia, Taiwan, the United States and other areas around the world.

In Ghana, African Peanut Soup is often eaten with fufu, aka flatbread.  In addition, It is made with equal portions of cassava and green plantain flour mixed thoroughly with water.

Here are the health benefits of ground nut oil which I call peanut butter!

-Vitamin E: 45% of daily requirement

-B3: 67% of daily requirement

– Daily requirement of B6: 27%

-Magnesium: 39% of daily requirement

-Copper: 24% of daily requirement

-Manganese: 73% of daily requirement

And a small amount of B5 vitamin, iron, potassium, zinc, and selenium.

We also use Fresh Ginger in this soup . Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome is widely used as a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudo-stems.  Therefore, these pseudo-stems are about 39 1/2 inches tall bearing narrow leaf blades. WebMD says:  ginger is used for treatment of upset stomach and nausea. There’s evidence that it helps. Ginger seems to aid digestion and saliva flow. Studies found that taking ginger could reduce nausea and vomiting in some pregnant women.  In addition, Ginger seems to help with nausea caused by vertigo as well.

So, know you are having a healthy meal when eating this African Peanut Soup!

African Peanut Soup

I hope you enjoy this recipe!

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African Peanut Soup - Dairy & Gluten Free

Delicious Lunch or light Dinner
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp peanut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ginger or 1/2 tsp FRESH grated ginger
  • 2 cups broth vegetable
  • 14 ounces tomatoes crushed
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin cooked or mashed
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 med scallion sliced

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan, heat the peanut oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms and sauté slowly until vegetables are soft and golden colored. Add red pepper flakes, paprika and ginger and sauté for another minute. Add broth and tomatoes. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Puree vegetables and broth in a blender. Add pumpkin and peanut butter and blend until the consistency is to your liking. Reheat carefully over low heat, adding more broth or water as needed. Garnish each serving with sliced scallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2490IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

 

 

Instant Pot Salmon

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Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Salmon

Thanks to Becky for this recipe for Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes!  This looks delicious!

For you Pescetarians out there!  Wikipedia says: Pescetarianism or pescatarianism, also known as ghotitarianism, is the practice of adhering to a diet that incorporates seafood (fish) as the only source of meat in an otherwise vegetarian diet.  I am leaning towards this diet using only fish as my protein.

This recipe is dairy and gluten free even if it is using salmon as the protein.  Using the salmon we catch in Alaska makes this dish pretty darn healthy.  Plus its a complete meal with spinach and arugula mixed into the potatoes!

Did you know that arugula is a Superfood?  Yup it is Nutrient-rich and low in calories – just 20 calories in about three cups –arugula provides an excellent source of folate, vitamins A and C, and over 100% of your daily vitamin K needs. And it supplies a good source of calcium, magnesium and manganese.

Just remember for those of you who cook with an IP – you have to allow time for the machine to come up to pressure.  Cooking time is only 3 minutes but the time it takes to come up to pressure takes a while.   Using this pressure cooker is so easy it chimes when it’s locked right.  There is no need to worry about it blowing up.

Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

I hope you find the recipe below as delicious as it looks!

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Quick Dinner with delicious salmon cooked to perfection. Dairy and Gluten Free
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Course: Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 213kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds red potatoes small, cut in wedges
  • 4 Tbsp Margarine or Coconut Oil Dairy Free
  • 4 6 onz Salmon filets 3/4 to 1 inch thick
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest Plus 4 Lemon wedges for serving
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
  • 2 cups arugula fresh
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Put the potatoes in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup water, 2 Tbsp margarine, ½ tsp salt and a few grinds of pepper. Place the pot’s steam rack over the potatoes. 
    Rub the top and sides of the salmon with the paprika and lemon zest and season generously with salt and pepper. Place skin side down on the rack. Put on the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position, and set the cooker to high pressure for three minutes. When finished, carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position tor release the pressure. 
    Remove the salmon and rack and set the cooker to sauté at normal heat. When the potatoes start sizzling, add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the remaining margarine and season generously with salt and pepper. Smash the potatoes with a fork or wooden spoon until chunky. 
    Turn off the cooker. Add the mixed greens to the potatoes and stir until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Divide the potato mixture and salmon among plates. Serve with lemon wedges.



Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2249IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg

What You Should Know About CBD and Controlling Seizures 

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What You Should Know About CBD and Controlling Seizures 

Controlling Seizures

For several years, scientists have been looking closely at how CBD (cannabidiol) may help with Controlling Seizures in children and adults. Initial studies show that CBD can help those who have epilepsy and other conditions that cause convulsions. Here is what we know so far about treating these problems with cannabidiol and how CBD can help with controlling seizures.

Promising Research

Federal regulations have made it difficult for researchers to study CBD in the past. However, in 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed the use of CBD for treating epilepsy. As a result, there have been several studies that already show promising results. CBD offers a plant-based alternative to some of the strong medications currently on the market.  In addition, many patients are interested in using it for controlling seizures in epilepsy.

Epilepsy

CBD and Controlling Seizures

Many of the studies on CBD have focused on the impact it has on epilepsy, and how it can be turned into a treatment to control seizures. For Instance, In a randomized, controlled trial, patients who had Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, received CBD or a placebo. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a severe type of epilepsy,

Study participants who took CBD had 41.9% fewer seizures! They received two doses a day of CBD, and those who took a higher dose of CBD saw a greater improvement.

Angelman Syndrome

Epilepsy is not the only medical condition that may benefit from CBD use. Researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine found that CBD may help children with Angelman syndrome, which is a genetic condition that causes seizures and other health problems. They discovered that CBD injections helped reduce seizure severity and improved brain activity.

Cannabidiol may be able to help many people who suffer from seizures. It is a safe alternative to other medications that have serious side effects. As research continues, scientists may find a variety of medical conditions that could be treated with CBD at different doses.