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We created a sublime Creamy Cinnamon Lemon Pork Chops recipe - a culinary delight that combines succulent pork with zesty lemon and warm sophisticated Ceylon cinnamon.

The sauce is the key and plenty of it with Spinach.

#porkchops #cinnamon #recipe #SavorTheSublime #CreamyCinnamonLemon

#PorkChopsPerfection #CeylonCinnamonDelight #GourmetPorkExperience#LemonInfusedElegance #SucculentSensation #VelvetySauceMagic #FlavorSymphony #SpinachBed #CulinaryJourney #TasteBudsCraving #DinnerPartyDelight#CozyNightIn #ElevateEveryOccasion

#pork chops #ceyloncinnamon #recipe

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Happy Mother’s Day to all those great mothers. Thank you for the warmth and comfort you provide especially during difficult times. Thank you for the food, the memories, the life lessons, the compassion, the conversations, the experiences and so much more.

#mother's day #Cat

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Having too much fun this summer and feeling a bit guilty about all that food you are eating? Bridge the gap with this heart healthy juicing idea. No added sugar. A touch of Ceylon Cinnamon powder will scrub most of the sugar from the apples and carrots and add a deeper taste. Check it out here.

https://www.cinnamonvogue.com/cinnamon_carrot_apple_spinach_juice.html

#juicing #smoothie #juice #carrot #apple #spinach #celery #lime #cinnamon #ceyloncinnamon #cinnamonpowder

#juicing #cinnamon #apple #carrots #celery #spinach #lime #ceyloncinnamon

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Remember the days of cinnamon chewing gum? It was the go-to thing for clean fresh breath. Unfortunately, they ruined it by using all sorts of flavoring, sugar, vegetable glycerin, rice flour, carnauba wax and an endless litany of ingredients. Why not keep it simple and use real Ceylon Cinnamon that is cheaper, better and more potent?  Its spicy and has a natural sweetness without any sugar in it. All you need is 12 drops of the Ceylon Cinnamon Bark oil mixed in 2oz of water. That is a 1% dilution ratio. Add the whole thing to a spray mister bottle. Spray into your mouth. It has spicy kick that stimulates blood flow to the gums. Often gum diseases start from poor blood circulation in the gums. Pure Ceylon Cinnamon also has the most powerful anti-bacterial properties in the World. If you didn’t take a tooth brush to that lunch date all you need is a little spray of this mixture. Shake the bottle well before spraying because oil and water does not mix well. The incredible aroma from your mouth is guaranteed to get noticed at a business meeting or a date. And the clean fresh taste in your mouth will make feel better and less embarrassed. And we make the purest high-quality Ceylon Cinnamon bark Oil in the World. Oh yes you can spray it on your hands and disinfect them too. Did you know the scent of cinnamon makes people say yes more often? There are lots more uses. Discover more on our website.

#freshbreath #cinnamonoil #gums #gumdisease #mouthodor #ceyloncinnamon #ceyloncinnamonbarkoil  #gumstumlation #antibacterial #toothdecay #healthgums #teeth #bacteria #cinnamonchewinggum #cinnamongum #dentures #dating #healthyteeth  #disinfectant

 

#gums #teeth #disinfectant #gumdisease

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Exercising to lose weight will not work. Only how much food you eat will help you lose weight. The thing is a little bit of exercise is still necessary. Not only to tone the body, but to get the bone density up, improve your strength to lift things, bend down and pick up things, reach up and lift things. The problem is exercise also makes your hungry. Too much exercise will make you insatiably hungry. A few weeks later you gain a few pounds instead of losing weight. Your comfort yourself saying it is all muscle mass. It’s not. You have over eaten. So, the trick is to start very slowly. Exercise a little but make it short and intense. Maybe be like 8 minutes only. Then immediately drink some water with a pinch salt and lime. Did you know salt helps to metabolize fats? A meticulous 2006 Russian study at the international space station (article in the NY times) found that salt actually breaks down fats and muscles but also makes you hungry. Another conundrum. So, the best solution maybe to eat a bit salt, let it do its magic, wait as long as possible and then eat a small meal of vegetables (for nutrients), a small bit of protein (for muscles) and fats to provide satiety and prevent over eating. And then the main meal with carbs much later. Give it a try and report back to us. Of course, not too much salt in the water. Just a pinch in the water.

#weightloss #exercise #salt #musclemass #weighgain #eating #fats #lime #satiety

 

 

 

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I had a small family gathering the other day and as usual I was the last to finish eating. It’s a running family joke. They say I should talk less and eat fast.  For me one should eat like a King, taking the time to relax and actually taste the food and not just eat it in seconds like a hungry Dog. My old boss in Canada would never rush and skip lunch. My boss in Hong Kong would spend 70 minutes for lunch with the staff which was frequent. Both are slim and healthy to this day.  Eating fast will increase weight gain. Why? Apparently, it takes twenty minutes for our brains to register we are full.  You can do a of damage in twenty minutes, especially if you eat fast and keep eating. More importantly your digestion will be affected. The body will process the food faster but also absorb less nutrition. For many it can create bloating and gas. Life is too short. Enjoy the taste, textures and aroma of food and get the full benefits of it. Even if you are a worker Bee, you can take the time to eat like a King.

#fasteating #eating #fast #dangers #fastfood #fullstomach #stomach #eatslow #weightgain #weightloss #diet #digestion #bloating #gas #nutrition #slowfoodmovement

#fast #eating #digestion #weightloss #weightgain

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The fears of the Covid vaccine is understandable. Marcus Aurelius the Roman emperor known as the good emperor said “It is not death that a man should fear, but never beginning to live”. We will all die, but should we live in such fear that we forget to live? The benefits of the Covid vaccine at least the Pfizer vaccine more than outweighs any risks. Getting together with family and friends becomes normal. Even the most reclusive of us need people. If there is an elderly relative or a young child you reduce the risk of infecting them if vaccinated. Wearing those troublesome masks will become a thing of the past. Many employers especially in critical industries will not offer you employment. You get to travel freely. If you are single you can date again with less fear. And should something go wrong the United States government has the Counter Measures Injury Compensation program that takes care of you for any possible side effects caused by a Covid vaccine. Now that is a good guarantee. We are so lucky to have the best vaccine and insurance while other countries are crying for any vaccine. I got mine and nothing has fallen off yet. I would rather live well than die slowly from fear. Sometimes we have to have a little courage and be pragmatic. Life never goes according to plan.

#covid #vaccine #mrna #getvaccine #pfizer #benefits #dating #masks #travel #rewards #employment #family #friends #courage #countermeasuresinjurycompensationprogram #insurance #vaccineinsurance

#vaccine #covid

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Tea is much more dangerous than beer. I drank 14 beers until 2:00 a.m. at the local pub while my wife stayed home drinking tea.

You should have seen how violent and angry she was when I got home.

I was peaceful, silent and headed to bed. She shouted at me all night and well into the morning.

Please ladies the choice of tea is very important. Try some Ceylon Cinnamon Ginger tea to get a good nights sleep and reduce

any irritation you might

feel towards me.

Or join me at the pub

for a beer. Ginger beer.

 

#tea #gingertea #cinnamontea #beer #mood #anger #cinnamon #ceyloncinnamon #ginger #calm #pub #sleep #relaxation #cinnamonoil

#tea #ginger #cinnamon #mood #anger #beer

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For years I used to make vegetables wrong. Overboiling, frying the hell out of it and even steaming it all wrong. But having lived in Hong Kong for a period of years I got an appreciation of the benefits of making vegetables perfectly so it tastes beautiful while losing very little of the nutrients. Take this Gai Lan also known as Chinese broccoli, which funnily enough originated in Europe. All you need is to immerse this in boiling hot water for three minutes are you are done. It comes out tasty, crunchy and with a bit Sesame oil it is fantastic. And it has plenty of fiber to feed your good gut bacteria. Did you know that good bacteria feeds on fiber while bad bacteria feeds on sugar?

#gailan #chinesebroccoli #cooking #recipe #sesameoil #gutbacteria

#gailan #cooking #recipe

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One of many causes of diabetes and obesity is that we have the wrong type of gut bacteria in our stomach. You can search for the studies pretty easily. In one example when they inserted fecal matter from a thin person into an obese person, they lost weight. In another study showed Fecal microbiota transplantation was effective at improving insulin resistance.  While most people get on a diet program, fasting, cutting carbs and exercising, all good things, they should also pay close attention to changing their gut bacteria. Pickles are a cheap and effective way to get gut bacteria into your stomach. You need a variety of pickles not just one type. Once a week is enough really. Most people eat like 8-9 different types of vegetables only. That won’t give you enough types of good bacteria. Get it up at least twenty in a month. Different food stores have different types of bacteria in their food. Food rotation also helps. Good bacteria need fiber for food while the bad bacteria eat sugar. If you got sugar cravings it could also mean lots of bad bacteria are in your stomach. Which is why Ceylon Cinnamon is also an excellent idea. It takes out the bad bacteria without harming the good bacteria. In Sri Lanka they generally put a pinch of Cinnamon in many curries. They didn’t have refrigerators those days and the Cinnamon was probably a great way to keep any bad bacteria at bay.  They also discovered Ceylon Cinnamon adds a fabulous savory taste with deep flavors to curries, soups and stews when combined with things like tomato, cumin, lime, lemon and the like. 

#gutbacteria #bacteria #diabetes #type2diabets #pickles #obesity #sugar #kimchi #sauerkraut #limepickle #insulinresistance #foodrotation #ceyloncinnamon #cinnamon #sugarcravings #fecalmatter #carbohydrates #vegetables #fiber

#gutbacteria #diabetes #obesity

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For years I used to suffer from a rumbling in the stomach commonly known as IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. When you have it the first thing you have got to do is carry out a process of elimination. For me it was chocolate and coffee. That combination was fabulous but came with a constant feeling being unsettled in the stomach. For many it is dairy products. Taking any form of tablet be it a supplement or medication is another trigger. We were not meant to eat tablets except for a short-term duration. If you do this month after month, year after year it is going to corrode your stomach lining. Sugar is of course the elephant in the room. Many people have bad gut bacteria which feeds on sugar. That includes fruit which is sugar. And artificial sweetness like Stevia.  Not a fan of store-bought probiotics many of which like Yakult have sugar in them. Kind of defeats the purpose. Take it out completely and introduce a variety of pickles like Sauerkraut, Lime pickle, Kimchi.  That is a real priobiotic you can make at home and save money. The more variety of gut bacteria you have in your stomach the better your stomach will feel.  Of course, certain vegetables and grains like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and beans make things bad too. Consider minimizing these until the situation improves. And add some Ceylon Cinnamon and ginger which is well known to settle the stomach. Have ever wondered why when you get sick the body craves some simple chicken noodle soup or a rice congee? It’s telling you to avoid the food triggers.

 

#ibs #dairy #Broccoli #cauliflower #cabbage #chocolate #artificialsugar #sugarsubstitutes #stevia #fruit #coffee #processed food #beans #alcohol #fatty food #spicyfood #supplements #probiotics #medication #gluten

#ibs #cinnamon #ginger #dairy #chocolates

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When I used to live in Hong Kong and went to lunch with the office staff the custom was to always eat vegetables first, then protein and finally rice or noodles after a pause. The meal would last an hour at lunch and at dinner it would last maybe 2-3 hours. And each dish would come at intervals. And I used to never feel sleepy after the meal. It got me thinking. Should we save carbs for last and give it a 15-minute pause? A small study from Weil Cornell indicates glucose levels were 29%, 37% and 17% lower at the 30, 60 and 120-minute checks, compared with when carbohydrates were consumed first. They might be onto something. Give it a try and see if your food Coma is eliminated. And eat slowly. That could prevent the sudden rush of glucose. For diabetics this might be even more useful to control blood sugar levels. Apparently your body requires an acid base to digest proteins and an alkaline base to digest starches so keeping them separate might make even more sense.

#foodcoma #carbs #carbohydrates #vegetables #protein #rice #noodles  #glucose #diabetes #bloodsugarcrash #type2diabetes #sleep #serontonin #melotonin #tryptophan #glucose #drowsy #starch

#foodcoma #carbs #proteins #vegetables #bloodsugar

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Have you noticed that some people listen to less music than others? That could have a significant effect on their health. I remember my Dad used to play classical music all the time. Now he never listens to music and is quite grumpy. Mom is much better as she goes Salsa and Tango dancing. The result is clear. She has more energy and a zest for life. According to a Harvard article music increases our cognitive functions. Music also improves your mood, reduces depression and helps healing. If you have a parent suffering from Alzheimer’s or cancer consider adding music as part of the treatment process. An energized and excited body is more likely to heal better. Even after listening to fast paced music the resting heart rates and blood pressure goes lower. And during this Covid-19 fiasco maybe we could all do with some music. Go and look for your music collection. Learning to play an instrument may enhance the brain's ability to master tasks involving language skills, memory, and attention. Lately I have been making music with the garage band app on an iPad. I must say I was on quite a high. Thinking of buying a Yamaha synthesizer now. Meanwhile I have rediscovered my mouth organ.  Play music. Stay young.

#music #health #depression #sleep #bloodpressure #stress #energy #pain #Alzheimers #heartrate #healing #brain #cognitivefunction #mood

#music #health #stress #bloodpressure #pain #healing #energy #heartrate #inteligence #depression #mood

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Try this. Get some Pork Belly, marinate with Ceylon Cinnamon powder, Hungarian Paprika and salt and pan fry in coconut oil and serve over angel hair pasta with lots of vegetables. An easy family meal.  The Ceylon Cinnamon and Hungarian Paprika really amps up the taste. Better than store bought bacon. I add plenty of extra salt because Pork being a bland meat needs more salt and some of it falls away when frying. Yes, there is this belief that too much salt is bad for you but the thing is your salt intake per portion size will still be still under the recommended daily levels. It’s not like you will be eating a huge portion of Pork Belly, right? I would rather put extra salt in the Pork to give it that fabulous taste and have less salt (or zero salt) in the vegetables and the pasta. That combination is much better. The funny thing is salty Pork Belly makes you eat less meat and more of the vegetables and pasta. Then you can go one further and add more vegetables than pasta. A great way to trick the kids to eat their vegetables.

#salt #porkbelly #recipes #panfried #cinnamon #ceyloncinnamon #paprika #hungarianparpika #angelhairpasta #pasta #vegetables #pork #familymeals

#cinnamon #ceyloncinnamon #porkbelly

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Do you know Cinnamon and Orange go well together. Can you suggest a recipe that combines orange with Cinnamon?

#orange #cinnamon #recipe #ceyloncinnamon

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Had a little discussion with my cousin about cooking vegetables the other day. Many cultures seem to overcook their vegetables while the Chinese seem to be masters of steaming and stir frying their vegetables perfectly, retaining their nutrition. It took me years to steam broccoli just perfectly, retaining that color and firmness. My trick is to steam it covered for exactly 10 minutes starting with cold water although the Chinese blanche it in hot water for just a minute or so for stir fries. How do you make your vegetables? Boiling, roasting, cooking or steaming? The consensus seems to be steaming is better for the most part or at least not overcooking it.

#vegetables #cooking #boiling #roasting #steaming #cooktime #broccoli # bok choy #cabbage #kale #spinach #silverbeet # broccoli #beans #brusselssprouts #cauliflower #leeks #peas #sweetcorn #carrots #parsnips #pumpkin #turnips #yams

#vegetables #steaming #cooking #roasting #boiling #cooktimes

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I got my first Covid-19 vaccination (Pfizer) two weeks ago and going for the second shot soon. As a consummate hypochondriac who has never had a flu shot or taken any medication for 11 years now, I don’t leave anything to chance. First, I exercised to get my body in supreme form but stopped a few days before the vaccine. This ensured the body was calm and not distracted rebuilding muscle tissue when the vaccine entered the body.  Alcohol and OTC pain medication dulls the immune response system. This can result in antibodies that are not as strong.  My fasting diet was halted and replaced with three full meals days prior to the vaccine including a nice breakfast a few hours before the vaccine. While fasting is good, when we begin to fast, the body initially breaks down a number of immune fighting white blood cells. I was building reserve fuel so my body had all the resources to build the best possible antibodies as soon the vaccine entered by body. The vaccine process was pretty simple. I was out of there in all of ten minutes. Wow. Did I tell you I hate needles? Of course, I took the opportunity to do some binge eating. I got myself a nice steak, a generous helping of vegetables, fries and bread. Got a large chocolate cake too. Yes, sugar is the fastest energy source. Admittedly it is a dirty fuel but, in this case, it gets the job done. It was only for a few days.  I really was tempted to pour myself a nice brandy to get the arm pain to go away. It would have gone down well with the steak. The next day the arm pain was a little worse. More irritating than painful. Again, I resisted the temptation to take some Ibuprofen or Advil. You see pain killers tell the body it’s not that serious. The higher the pain the better your body is triggered to mount a robust immune response and build antibodies that can machine gun any Covid-19 vermin that come its way in the wild. Get plenty of sleep. I took the opportunity to binge watch some movies and eat like a pig. It was rather fun. Anyway, that is the story of a hypochondriac getting a vaccine. But I am looking forward to another round of binge eating for the second shot. Apparently, you get the chills for 24 hours so the thermal blanket is ready. Besides I have my Cinnamon ginger tea which we know warms the body. So, all set.

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