Simple Oil-Pulling-Chews Recipe

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that has resurfaced in recent times. When swished around in the mouth, the antibacterial properties of oil pull out bacteria and fungus, alleviating inflammation, congestion, and even allergies. It squelches bad breath, bleeding gums, cavities, gingivitis, plaque, and sensitive teeth, and moistens the mouth, lips, and throat. Needless to say, it is more powerful than simply brushing your teeth and flossing, combined!


Directions to mastering your oral health, compliments of IIN:


Measure out 1-2 teaspoons of oil and put it in your mouth OR see video below a step by step how-to make your own peppermint essential oil infused chewables.

• 1| Swish and pull the oil around your mouth and between your teeth. Start with five minutes and then build your way up to 20 minutes or more. Be careful not to swallow the oil since it contains toxins and bacteria from your mouth. 
• 2| When you’re ready to spit out the liquid, make sure you do so in the garbage. The contaminated oil can clog your pipes. 
• 3| Rinse your mouth out with salt water or water mixed with a little apple cider vinegar to ensure that all of the oil is out of your mouth. 
• 4| After you’ve thoroughly rinsed your mouth, brush your teeth well to kill any bacteria remnants. 
• 5| Smile in the mirror and thank yourself for taking time to take care of you! Your self-care should be an extremely high priority. When you care for yourself deeply, you’re able to show up in the world in a big way

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In health and love, Daisy

Yours Truly, Integrative Health Coach at SanaMenteHealth.com

Holiday Guac

I share with you a modern twist to traditional guacamole; always a hit at my parties. Also, I call it a "holiday guac"because the majority of the commercial pomegranate harvest is in season from October through January.

Yield 10
4 Medium - large avocados
1 Large juicy mango
1 Large Pomegranate
2 Limes
1 tsp of salt (to taste)

I start by preparing all of the ingredients and setting aside. The avocados I mash by hand (using my cooking gloves), then I toss in the mango and give it a good stir. Depending on the size of your pomegranate and the seeds within, one half may be enough. You be the judge :) They add the burst of flavor in this recipe so feel free and be generous. Fold them into your guac, squeeze your limes and sprinkle your salt. Again, give it a good stir and adjust as needed.

Also, we like to eat these with El Milagro Totopos (tortilla chips), but I'm sure any type of tortilla chips will do.

Enjoy! Happy Holidays!
-Dais

Healthy Eating Without Compromise

My fiance and I have been doing our very best to eat healthy and get fit as of late. Not just because we're having a beach wedding and want to look good ;) But because at our age, it's time we take care of our bodies and develop good eating habits. We've taken advantage of the eat-whatever, drink-whatever stage in life- and frankly, it's not a good look for us anymore. 

Luckily, our close friends are all on the same page- making this healthy transition a lot easier. Most of us work out at a Crossfit gym, and few of us are committed to the paleo diet. I'm not on the paleo diet yet, but I'm warming up to it. 

Yesterdays girls-night inspired this sunday post. We made a delicious paleo dinner, so full of flavor- it quickly made our "faves" list. You shouldn't have to compromise taste when you eat on the paleo diet (or any healthy diet), you just have to get creative! 

On the menu:
Spicy cauliflower & sweet potatoes
Zucchini boats
Stuffed bacon & spinach chicken 


(Dinner made possible by PaleOMG.com & MenuMusings.blogspot.com) Thank you! 



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