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Battle of the Fruit Rolls
Hello Friends,
I recently saw a new product from Fruit Roll Ups called Simply Fruit.  After reading the ingredients, I was impressed to sample it and compare it to my favorite FruitaBu. It seems the company (Betty Crocker) has realized that parents are tired of purchasing junk  full of fake colors linked to cancer and ADHD that negatively affects their kids behavior. See the attached file for a quick view of the cover, nutrition label and my comparison and verdict on the winner. Either way, it seems everyone wins as both products cost the same and contain no artificial ingredients. They both taste good too.  Please pass this information along so other parents, teachers and caregivers can learn to look for and purchase  healthy, delicious options. I would also be interested in hearing your assessment of both products. Please take the 33 seconds to read the review and share your opinion.
Be informed.
Eat well.
Smile.
Renee

  Hello Friends,
I just found this excellent vegetarian/vegan resource and could not wait to share it with you. Send for your veggie starter pack. The link also includes great lists of vegan fast food items, vegan grocery items, list of meat/dairy substitutes and more. Let us all be more environmentally friendly, waistline kind (simple weight loss) and financially friendlier (beans are cheaper than meat) by eating more vegetarian meals. I am so excited to receive my FREE veggie starter pack (see link below in the next line)
http://www.vegstarterpack.com/
Here is a great transition to whole grain recipe I like to make that is lact-ovo vegetarian or vegan. People that claim to hate brown rice will never know the difference in this recipe. Please note I like my rice pudding to be very firm. If you like a more soupy rice pudding or want to make it vegan, leave out the eggs.
Renee's Brown Rice Pudding
2 packages boil-in-bag brown rice *
3/4 cup  can whole coconut milk [use 1/2 cup if using agave nectar to sweeten]
1-2 eggs
1/2 to 3/4 cup raw sugar [or 1/2 cup agave nectar]
1 TBSP pure vanilla extract
4 TBSP organic butter or vegan Earth Balance
1 small pinch of ground allspice or nutmeg
1 pinch cinnamon [optional]
NOTE: Because the coconut milk is so thick and creamy, you can add water to reach your desired consistency without affecting the taste.
* Boil-in-bag brown rice is simply brown rice that has been pre-cooked for a bit so it does not take as long as normal to cook. Normally people are turned off by the fact that brown rice takes a bit longer than white rice to cook. I like to recommend the boil-in-bag brown rice to help people transition to whole grains and learn to enjoy the taste and health benefits.

1. Cook brown rice according to package directions for 8-10 minutes. Add drained rice into a mixing bowl.
2. While the rice is still hot add other ingredients and stir until mixed well.
3. Coat a glass dish with spray olive oil or coconut oil. Place  rice pudding mixture into a glass dish and bake for 30-35 minutes at 400 degrees.
4. Let cool or serve warm. Cut rice pudding into squares or scoop with a small ice cream scoop and garnish the serving plate with banana or mango for a cute presentation. Enjoy the creamy texture provided by the coconut milk.
Let me know how you like my rice pudding recipe. Enjoy.
Renee

"Many times when we are sick, we pray to God for healing.
Sometimes, the miracle of healing is the miracle of our obedience."
- Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D., www.thetakebacktour.com

Hello Friends,
    In the book by Michael Pollan In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto he states "Don't get your fuel from the same place your car does." I would like to add my own quote in defense of the largest organ in the body-your skin.
    "Don’t get your cosmetics from the same substance                       your car does." - Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D.
   Sometimes avoiding petroleum based products seems difficult or expensive. However, God has provided an array of natural oils, spices and substances that are inexpensive, effective, antibacterial, and safe and are not based on the same product that runs your car. After celebrating our Independence Day this past weekend, I suggest you declare your own Beauty  Independence Day today. Start reducing your dependence on irritating, potentially harmful products and invest in cheap natural products that smell, great, work great and feel great. If you don't have a natural products store in your area (or cannot afford their prices), check out my favorite source for essential oils at www.wfmed.com. They are a bulk supplier that can provide small sizes of quality essential oils that meet a small budget.  
“Many times when we are sick, we pray to God for
   healing.Sometimes, the miracle of healing is the  
    miracle of our obedience." - Renee Lea-Currie, Ph.D.
We are surrounded by synthetic foods, clothes, containers, entertainment, sweeteners, cosmetics, and scents everyday. Let us be obedient to the laws of nature and listen to our bodies crying out for relief from the “FAKE” things in our lives. Experience the “miracle” of natural beauty and health.
    Check out my new list natural beauty recipes for simple effective affordable products from our Natural Beauty Secrets of the Bible workshop on June 27 in the Brochures page and photos of the event on our Special Events page. If you missed, it you missed a great time. I allotted 1.5 hours based on last year's response, but everyone had so much fun, they did not want to leave even after 3 hours! If you are interested in having one for your group, please let me know as I am more than willing to help. Be amazed! Be beautiful! Be radiant with joy and health (or just look like you do)
Renee
http://www.thetakebacktour.com/