Podcast appearances and mentions of adam henry garcia

Adam Henry Garcia joined guest host Abbey BK on ‘Rocket Shop,' Big Heavy World's weekly local Vermont music radio hour on 105.9 FM The Radiator. Check his music out at https://adamhenrygarcia.bandcamp.com and his alter-ego(s) at https://www.fairytalefalloutseries.com

Welcome to Pseudopolis, a space station filled with people just trying to get through the work day without breaking anything important. Join an ensemble cast of characters as they overcome such classic sci-fi sitcom problems like forgetting one's keys on a spacewalk, cooking food with a rocket, and tracking down a missed connection in virtual reality!This is the scifi comedy sitcom in space we’ve all been waiting for. Hijinks will ensue, and on a station the size of Pseudopolis it feels like just about anything can happen.This episode was originally written and recorded for International Podcast Month 2019. This episode was co-written by Elena Fernandez Collins, Gavin Gaddis, and Alex C. Telander.The part of Monica is performed by Georgia Mckenzie.The part of BARK33P is performed by Gavin Gaddis.The part of Marisol is performed by Elena Fernandez Collins.Sound design was done by Hail and Well Met Podcasts. Check out more of their great work at hailandwellmetpodcasts.com.The Ostium theme song was composed by Chris Fletcher.The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: “Suchtrupp,” “Mines of the Dogants, “Tanz de Gelben Elefants, and “Repeater Station” by Lobo Loco, and “Future Soundtrack” by Adam Henry Garcia.For a link to a transcript of this episode please follow this link: https://ostiumpodcast.com/episode-48-standard-docking-procedure-transcript/.We’re all going through very hard times right now and we wanted to thank you first for listening to this episode. We hope you enjoyed it and we hope it provided a little merriment to your day. If you are perhaps interested in supporting the show, the best way to do that is through Patreon. Everything we make primarily goes to paying our actors for all the Ostium Network shows. We’ve got more shows planned, including an anthology series, and we want to be able to pay and support our actors. So if you can spare as little as $2 a month, that will go a long way, and also grant you access to a ton of bonus material. Just head on over to patreon.com/ostiumpodcast. Our next episode arrives in two weeks.

BONUS Episode Hey there theoryologists. This time I have a bonus episode for you. Many of you are restricted to home, and the short radius of permissible travel from outside of the house, just trying to maintain as much normalcy for yourself and your families. Conversely, many of you are out there doing what you do, keeping the daily essentials of life moving along without a hitch. Whichever camp you find yourself, know that I appreciated very much the fact that through all this, you have taken time to listen to this little podcast.  NK approached me a little more than a week ago, suggesting that we record and take a moment to change the subject a bit. For those of you long time listeners, you know that NK is a very special previous guest and now friend of the show, and she has become a very dear and wonderful personal friend. So, when she suggested we record, I jumped at the chance to set aside the stress of the day and spend a bit of time catching up with a great person.  So, with that, I am very pleased to introduce, for this bonus episode of Conspiracy Theoryology, a special event  we call “Quarantine Quiet Time with NK and Ryan”. For this episode, the music is again brought to you by the amazing Adam Henry Garcia. Enjoy!   Conspiracy Theoryology Store - https://www.zazzle.com/store/theoryologypod www.conspiracytheoryology.com email - contact@conspiracytheoryology.com Twitter - @TheoryologyPod | Facebook - @TheoryologyPodcast | Patreon - www.patreon.com/conspiracytheoryology Music is by adamhenrygarcia.bandcamp.com Links: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/somewhere-in-the-skies-520284/episodes/our-alien-planet-personal-jour-56422427

Live Right Now - Episode 034 – The Time We Have   Hello Beautiful Souls!  This is Producer Allan.  Chef Wendell isn’t with me today.  In fact, you may have noticed that we haven’t put out a new show for a little while now.  (and this one won’t be very long)  I’m really sorry about that but I’m even more sorry for the reason it had to be.  If you follow Chef Wendell on Facebook you might have an idea what’s been going on.  And that is the reason I feel compelled to do this today.  Even though it is mostly just Wendell and myself that you hear on this show there has been someone behind the scenes that was as big a part of this as either of us.  Wendell’s wife, his “Angel Eyes”…Sandy.  You may recall that last year we did a couple shows with Sandy and her battle with cancer.  Well, yesterday Sandy lost her battle.  But I’m not here for a pity party.  I want to celebrate the Light and Joy and Love that IS Sandra Fowler.  Her energy.  Her high frequency energy that made everyone feel welcomed and loved is still with us.  I know it is surrounding and flowing through Wendell to lift him up right now.  But even more, I want to remind YOU how important it is that you remember to appreciate the precious few moments we have.  In The Bible it says “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34)   You have to take the time to be aware of the good things we all have in every minute.  Don’t live in the past with the “what if’s”.  If you stay there, all the possibility of right NOW will just become another “might have been.” And the future…how much do we live in fear of what awaits us there and forget that we only have NOW?  Especially now.  Don’t get me wrong, there are very real things (like corona virus) to be concerned about but remember that fear gives small things big shadows.  Wendell and Sandy knew that.  When I visited with them the far too few times since all this started for them the thought was never on low frequency things like cancer.  We would always end up talking about so many different things that would raise our energy and when the minutes blinked to hours I would always leave better than when I arrived.  If you’ve spent even five minutes with them you know exactly what I mean.  Earlier this week Wendell posed the question on Facebook: What do you affirm after – I am?  There were a lot of great answers: Love, light, gratitude, divine, empowered, blessed, laughter, sacred, strong, content.  I think all of those apply to Wendell and Sandy in any moment.  In this moment, which are you?  Or maybe you are like me.  For me, in this moment, I believe that “I am” is all the affirmation I need.  It means I am here now.  I am enough.  I am loved.  I am love.  I am strong.  There is nothing needed beyond just “being.”  That’s what it is like to be around Sandy (and inseparably Wendell).  And I say “IS” because, like all of us, her energy is part of the bigger (the biggest!) energy… call it God, the Universe, the Divine... that is part of everything and made everything.  I didn’t realize it but March 20th was the Spring Equinox.  A time of new beginnings.  It was a time of new beginnings for Sandy’s Spirit and certainly a time of new beginning for Wendell too.  Wendell, I know this beginning will be hard for you without your Angel Eyes.  Remember that I and more people than you know love you and are with you sending you prayers and positive energy.  Remember to take things one step at a time.  Be mindful of the many blessings you have in every moment.  Embrace the love around you.  There is no other time. So remember to Live Right Now.   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

This special Ostium mini episode was a special feature for International Podcast Month. You can find more special episodes from a bunch of different podcasts, as well as blog posts and more at internationalpodcastmonth.com. And be sure to use the hashtag #IPM2019 when mentioning this episode or anything else related to International Podcast Month.It was co written by Alex C. Telander, Gavin Gaddis, and Elena Fernandez Collins, and produced by Alex C. Telander.The voice of is Monica is performed by Georgia MckenzieThe voice of BARK33P is performed by Gavin Gaddis.The voice of Marisol is performed by Elena Fernandez Collins.Sound effects are courtesy of freesounds.org.The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: “Suchtrupp,” “Mines of the Dogants, “Tanz de Gelben Elefants, and “Repeater Station” by Lobo Loco, and “Future Soundtrack” by Adam Henry Garcia.For more info on the Ostium Podcast check out ostiumpodcast.com.

This special Ostium mini episode was a special feature for International Podcast Month. You can find more special episodes from a bunch of different podcasts, as well as blog posts and more at internationalpodcastmonth.com. And be sure to use the hashtag #IPM2019 when mentioning this episode or anything else related to International Podcast Month.It was co-written by Alex C. Telander, Gavin Gaddis, and Elena Fernandez Collins, and produced by Alex C. Telander.The voice of is Monica is performed by Georgia Mckenzie The voice of BARK33P is performed by Gavin Gaddis. The voice of Marisol is performed by Elena Fernandez Collins.Sound effects are courtesy of freesounds.org. The music featured in this episode, all from the Free Music Archive, is: “Suchtrupp,” “Mines of the Dogants, “Tanz de Gelben Elefants, and “Repeater Station” by Lobo Loco, and “Future Soundtrack” by Adam Henry Garcia.For more info on the Ostium Podcast check out https://ostiumpodcast.comIPMFind transcripts on our website:internationalpodcastmonth.com/transcriptsFollow us on Twitter: @podmonthSupport us:Via Ko-FiVia Paypal.meIntro and Outro music is Morning Dew by LiQWYD

Live Right Now - Episode 033 – Café Conversations with Joe Melillo This week Chef Wendell and Allan are joined in the Zinnia Café by Joe Melillo.  Joe is a former TV reporter and is now host of the Infamous Indy podcast.  Although Joe’s show often talks about the darker side of things Joe is a ray of light in the dark and emphasizes how good can be  created out of very bad situations.  We talk about how food, faith, and a positive mindfulness can affect stress and bring our spirits out of the dark so we can Live Right Now.  Enjoy the show! For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Live Right Now - Episode 032 – Café Conversations with Steve Ross Chef Wendell and Allan are joined in the Xenia Café this week by Steve Ross.  Steve has been connecting people and making a better world around him from his start in radio, to owning and managing iconic music venues like the Bluebird in Bloomington, Indiana and the Vogue and Patio in Indianapolis, and now the Walk the Talk speaker series.  We hope you enjoy the conversation! For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Live Right Now - Episode 031 – Jesus on a Plate with Shawn Sullivan and Tom Clark Chef Wendell Flower and Allan Haw sit down with their friends Shawn Sullivan and Tom Clark and talk about Jesus, but not in the way you probably grew up with.  The discussion covers spiritual journeys, the Christ Consciousness, and Jesus as you have never seen him before! For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Live Right Now - Episode 030 – Cool It! Much to the delight of grandkids and overheating grandparents… there’re here: inviting ice cream trucks blaring Pop Goes the Weasel trolling neighborhood streets. When its hotter than blazes, consuming popsicles, ice cream bars, slushies, might seem like common-sense choices when you want to cool off, (spoiler alert) but they may do more harm than good. We mean well, but rehydrating our parched temple with diet soda, energy drinks, Mt. Dew, beer, margaritas, wine spritzers is not the wisest decision as caffeine and alcohol contribute to rapid dehydration. Excess alcohol consumption can cause dehydration in a variety of ways and sugary desserts, doughnuts, ice cream, muffins, highly processed breads, pasta, and grains require a lot of water to digest. Dietitians agree the temple uses a lot of water to metabolize these foods, which depletes water reserves leading to dehydration. Plus, you don’t get any nutrients, just unpleasant, disease-mimicking effects. Some symptoms of dehydration in seniors include confusion, irritability, dark colored urine, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, frequent urination, reduced blood flow to the extremes, sunken eyes and cheek. High blood pressure is common among the chronically dehydrated. It can also be a warning sign of dehydration Icy cold food and drinks might provide a short-lived cooling effect, but consuming these food and beverages food leads to an increase in temperature as the process of digestion is heat-generating. This combined with the rapid cooling initiated by cold food and drinks means your temple over-compensates by increasing your core temperature. So you may actually end up feeling hotter than you did! Drinking an air-temp or hot drink increases the temples heat load and responds by sweating. The output of sweat is greater than the internal heat gain, and this is where it all starts to make sense ― when the sweat evaporates from the skin, it cools us down, Dehydration is relatively preventable. Basically, take in more water than you lose. Drink water throughout the day, back off caffeine and alcohol, eat as much watery fruits and vegetables as you are able, mind your thirst levels and rehydrate accordingly, check your urine—if you are drinking enough, it should be a pale straw color. Certain fruit and vegetables score highly in this regard, so consider eating more strawberries, cucumber, zucchini, celery, lettuce, Hoosier cantaloupes, and local watermelon if we want to up the H2O. Watermelon is the juiciest and one of most colorful of fruits to rehydrate. Pedialyte, the electrolyte drink of our childhood, has suddenly become the drink of pop culture. You'll find it in pro sports locker rooms for rehydration and in our fridges to help you get through hangovers. (optional graph)   Include dark leafy-green salads with a rainbow of vegetables. Lettuce is 95 percent water so it keeps you both cool and hydrated. Throw extra cucumbers on top, which are 96 percent water. Make pitchers of cucumber, fresh mint, peaches, and strawberry water and carry a reusable water bottle with you throughout the day. Plain and simple: pure water hydration is the staff of all life. Both mother earth and our temple are two-thirds water by divine design. I doubt any garden would survive, let alone flourish being watered with anything other than the colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, rain and all lifeforms.   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

This week we’re diving in a little deeper into Sandy’s Story with some specific things that have kept her strong and the realization that the story is still being written.    You can find out more about the Om Home HERE   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Live Right Now - Episode 028 – Sandys Story You may have noticed we’ve been on a pretty long break.  This is the story about why we’ve been gone, but also the story of why we do what we do.    You can find out more about the Om Home HERE   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

On our way to drink beer and podcast by the river, Randolph and I were first responders in what quickly became a search and rescue mission.  After transferring care to the professionals, we then drank beer and recorded this episode.  Randolph is a guide in Moab by summer and Terlingua by winter.   Hooligan by Adam Henry Garcia, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.  

Live Right Now - Episode 027 – Lifestyle Medicine Hello Beautiful Souls-I’m optimistic about our future. My story of Code Blue-Validation for my message and or podcast. Typical Current Eating Patterns in the United States do not align with the Dietary Guidelines set forth by our creator. About three-fourths of the population has an eating pattern that is low in vegetables, fruits, dairy, and oils. More than half of the population is meeting or exceeding total grain and total protein foods recommendations. Most Americans exceed the recommendations for added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium.   God's / Gaia’s Pharmacy: You are what you do and don’t and don't eat.   In God’s Pharmacy, the open field, valleys, mountains, rivers and the waters crisscrossing and encircling the earth, God / Gaia provided everything we need. If we use Gaia correctly, we will be healthy and blessed all the years of our life, be fulfilled in our older years and experience a ripe old age. When we leave this earth suit, we will simply step across from earth into eternity to see Him. “God’s Pharmacy” address the causes of sickness and disease, instead of suppressing the symptoms. Natural remedies in the dorm of plants, fruit, vegetable, etc. for each disease or sickness, is recommended.   Lifestyle Medicine is revolutionizing our healthcare system: Definition: the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches, such as a predominantly whole food, plant-based diet, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substance use, and other non-drug modalities, to prevent, treat, and, oftentimes, reverse the lifestyle-related, chronic disease that's all too prevalent… even in old age. Lifestyle Medicine is Preventive Medicine that will result in lower costs, improved outcomes, and enhanced well-being and divine connectivity. Lifestyle medicine is the evidence-based therapeutic approach to prevent, treat and reverst lifestyle-related chronic diseases. Lifestyle Medicine 2019 Lifestyle Medicine treats the underlying cause of disease and not just the disease markers and risk factors. Technology cannot solve our chronic disease problem. Pills alone do not restore health. What will maximize healing is the application of scientifically sound lifestyle principles to both individual and community practice—thereby preventing or reversing the worst of our chronic disease burden.” – ACLM President, George Guthrie, MD, MPH, CDE, FACLM, FAAFP   The principal conclusion: heart disease was preventable with lifestyle and not an inevitable consequence of aging (a new concept at the time), STOP-the dietary intake of saturated fat from (meat, processed meat, and dairy products then; with fast food and various processed foods) Should be reduced and replaced by whole (organic) foods, mostly plants, and the unsaturated oils derived from olives in particular, but also nuts, seeds, avocados, fish, and seafood- to lower cardiovascular disease risk. What to do: Empower People to Make Healthy Shifts (Knowledge) How they control /activate their inner healer-create their destiny Switch from high calorie snacks to nutrient- dense snacks. Making changes to eating patterns can be overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to emphasize that every food choice is an opportunity to move toward a healthy eating pattern. Small shifts in food choices—over the course of a week, a day, or even a meal—can make a big difference. Replace Fruit products with added sugars to real fruit and fresh juices. Refined grains to whole grains, seeds Solid fats to clean oils (No cottonseed) Sugary beverages with no-sugar beverages. (Drop the Mt. Dew) Increase physical activity   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 026 – Totally Tea! “If you are cold, tea will warm you; if you are too heated, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you.”  ― William Ewart Gladstone “Writing is a job, a talent, but it's also the place to go in your head. It is the imaginary friend you drink your tea with in the afternoon.”  ― Ann Patchett, Truth and Beauty “There is something in the nature of tea that leads us into a world of quiet contemplation of life.”  ― Lin Yutang, The Importance of Living   The Japanese tea ceremony is called Ocha. It is a choreographic ritual of preparing and serving Japanese green tea, represents harmony, respect, purity and tranquility How to Be Mindful with Tea: When it's difficult to meditate or stay centered, build moments of mindfulness into the day through simple activities like brewing and enjoying a cup of tea. If you’re depressed or anxious… bring mindfulness to drinking a cup of tea, cleaning your teeth, or going for a walk   About tea: the world’s second most popular leverage next to water. In America, meh, we drink fizzy health-destroying crap in a can that trashes temple health and wellbeing; but it sure tastes good! Really, that’s the reason you drink Diet Coke, Mt. Dew, and Dr. Pepper loaded with toxic aspartame, HFCS, artificial coloring, preservatives, has no nutritional value? We’ve been dumbed down mw sweet gullible friends. America is gradually become a nation of tea drinkers. Some 80 percent of U.S. households have tea in their kitchens, and more than half drinks tea on a daily basis, according to the U.S. Tea Association. What I’m talking about is much more than Lipton’s that’s been thrust upon as the only tea on earth. tea can be from herbs, roots, and mushrooms too. There’s black and green tea, tulsi (holy basil), oolong, antioxidant chai, chamomile, stinging nettle, hibiscus, green Rooibos, ginger, dandelion, echinacea, a garden of herbs, lion’s mane and reiki mushroom tea, and the list goes on and on. Instant tea? You should be flogged with a used teabag! Studies reveal many teas may help with cancer, heart disease, diabetes and encourage weight loss, lower cholesterol, has anti-microbial qualities and increased mental alertness. Tulsi tea or holy basil that is hot right now, for or example has anti-microbial properties and is rich in anti-oxidants that fight free radicals responsible for causing various chronic degenerative diseases. “There doesn’t seem to be a downside to tea. First, tea has less caffeine. It’s pretty well established the flavonoids in tea – are good for the heart and may reduce cancer.” Many teas contain  dangerous ingredients. most major brands contain fluoride, use a chemical to bleach the tea bags, and the leaves sprayed with carcinogenic pesticides. Tea meditation: Pay attention to the sound of the water heating and boiling in the kettle. Hear its bubbling and gurgling…. see wisps of steam coming from the spout?? Be open to your senses, rather than try to analyze what’s happening. Pouring the tea, watch the color of the water change as it meets the teabag. When your mind wanders into thought, gently return your attention to sensing. Lifting the teabag out with a spoon, feel, the weight of the bag dropping away as you tip it into the bin. Notice the warming of the cup that contains the hot liquid. How do your hands feel as you hold it? Bring the cup to your lips. Take a sip. Savor the taste—is it pleasant? Stay present to the swallowing. Pause and noticing a sense of peace or stillness within   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 025 – The ABC’s of CBD This Week Chef Wendell and Allan sit down with Rick Montieth and Stephanie Burner from Georgetown Market in Indianapolis to talk about CBD Oil.  For more information about CBD you can go to Stephanie’s articles on the Dreem Nutrition Blog. For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 024 – The Magic of Mushrooms Shiitake mushroom is used for boosting the immune system, HIV/AIDS, lowering blood cholesterol levels, hardening of the arteries, diabetes, eczema, colds and flu, treating prostate or breast cancer, and as an anti-aging agent. It is also used for hepatitis B, herpes, high blood pressure, and stomach ache.  (Web MD) Antioxidants, selenium that can prevent heart disease and cancer. Vitamins A, C, D, B vitamins, copper, iron, potassium Stimulate immune system-good during flu and cold season. Fiber keeps things moving along!   Garlic Mushrooms Recipe: Excellent alone, or served over roasted turkey, chicken breast, rice or noodles / pasta.  Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter (Grass Fed) 1 tbsp. olive oil (Or avocado) 1/2 onion chopped  1-pound Cremini, button, and shiitake mushrooms 2 tbsp. dry white wine* (optional) 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves  4 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 4 cloves garlic minced Himalayan salt and pepper to taste Instructions •    Heat butter and oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. •    Sauté onion until softened (about 3 minutes). •    Add mushrooms and cook for about 4-5 minutes until browned. •    Pour in wine and cook 2 minutes, then reduce slightly. •    Stir through thyme, parsley and garlic. Cook for a further 30 seconds, until fragrant. •    Season generously with salt and pepper (to your taste). •    Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve warm   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 023 – The Pineal Gland We Never Knew What we don’t know is more liberating than what we think we know. The holy temple is a living miracle and every part has a designated purpose. To assume God created us to have a gland or organ that does nothing lacks knowledge. We were told the appendix is useless and must be removed, yet Duke Medical Center immunologists’ et. al. researchers reveal it actually produces good probiotic bacteria, harbors and protects good microbes for the gut by "rebooting" the digestive, microbiome system.  I don’t recall being advised that keeping A healthy gut microbiome serves mind and body affecting the temple throughout life by controlling digestion, immune system, central nervous system and other bodily processes. Useless? I also don’t remember being extensively educated about the pineal gland. The pea size pineal is situated right in the center of the brain. Often referred to as the third eye, this small, pinecone-shaped endocrine organ secretes melatonin that regulates your daily sleep-wake patterns, hormone levels, stress levels, boosts moods, enhances sex, physical performance, and even increasing longevity by as much as 10-25% according to Stanford University.  Pineal Gland Essentials Of the endocrine organs, the function of the pineal gland was the last discovered. Located deep in the center of the brain, the pineal gland was once known as the “third eye.” The pineal gland produces melatonin, which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones. It is an endocrine gland sitting alone in the brain, level with our eyes. The pineal gland produces melatonin and regulates our daily and seasonal circadian rhythms. Melatonin is the chemical in charge of our sleep cycles and the quality of our sleep, and it also regulates the onset of puberty. Melatonin is responsible for fighting against free radicals. A decline in melatonin triggers the ageing process in the body. Serotonin, the neurotransmitter or happy chemical responsible for our mood, is transformed into melatonin only in the pineal gland. Scientific evidence supports the possibility that our third eye, or pineal, was once our first eye. Under the microscope, the pineal is made up of cells that have the same features as the rod-shaped light sensitive cells found in our retinas. The pineal gland receives signals that travel down the optic nerves. It seems the primitive third eye functioned as a sight organ before our current set of eyes. The pineal gland gives a perception of the world around us through our senses. It controls the action of light upon our body and is located beneath the cerebral cortex where the two hemispheres of the brain join. This is the place where the brain regulates consciousness and interprets the body’s sensory and motor functions. Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism believe there’s a divine side of the pineal gland. Our third eye connects soul energy to your body. Once your pineal gland is activated to the world of spirituality, it may seem as if you’re more conscious; connected to the universal flow of heavenly energy. This can be achieved through meditation, yoga or shamanistic plant medicine. This may be a stretch for some of you, but the pineal gland, “all seeing eye”, third eye symbol, can be seen on the back of the American dollar bill and statues of the pineal exist at the Vatican. Be mindful it’s been known for decades that fluoride in our water and toothpaste is kryptonite to the pineal. To reactivate your pineal gland, you first need to eliminate sources of fluoride and cut out junk foods, especially soda. If you don’t change this part of your diet, you won’t gain any ground. Plant-foods like cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, and coconut oil may help detox, but It also may be worth considering a full body detox. Foods that definitely support the pineal gland are turmeric, cacao beans, green plants and vegetables, spring water, reishi mushroom tea, wheatgrass juices, raw beets, apple cider vinegar, iodine supplementation, and others. Now you’re awakened to what you weren’t taught in school. Go for it!   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 022 – Why Are We Here? For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 021 – Celebrating Celery   In the Mediterranean, crunchy celery has been cultivated and used as food and medicine for millennia.  Although, in America celery, meh, it’s been diminished; just another dreaded veggie we’re ‘forced’ to eat. King Tut’s tomb contained a shroud adorned with wild celery garlands. Hippocrates believed celery to sooth nerves.  In ancient Rome, celery was considered an aphrodisiac as celery contains androsterone, a pheromone released by men’s sweat glands that attracts females. Oo-la-la! So much more, celery seeds contain about 25 anti-inflammatories that protect against painful flare-ups and other health issues. Cleveland Clinic (CC) says celery may be able to control high blood pressure. While the initial craze was eating celery seeds for this purpose, CC says whole celery stalks are the way to go. The autoimmune confusion is huge blunder in modern medicine. Over 250 million Americans live and suffer no relief from mystery symptoms and conditions caused from eating fake manmade food. Celery juice teems with powerful anti-inflammatories highly beneficial for people who suffer “autoimmune.” Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, RA, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Lyme disease, migraines, vertigo, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, psoriasis, eczema, acne, lupus, Guillain-Barré syndrome, sarcoidosis, Raynaud’s syndrome, Ménière’s disease, GERD, gout, bursitis, bloating, intestinal cramping, distention, acid reflux, vertigo, constipation, restless leg syndrome, tingles, numbness. Celery contains a multitude of mineral salts acting symbiotically as an antiseptic. When these powerful mineral salts make contact with viruses such as Epstein-Barr, HHV-6, and shingles; bacteria such as Streptococcus; and other pathogens the salts begin to break down the pathogens’ cell membranes, eventually killing and destroying the villains. Celery’s breaks down and flushes out viruses, including EBV and shingles, Every morning, drink roughly 16 ounces of plain, thoroughly washed, fresh celery juice on an empty stomach. (about one whole stalk) Wait at least 15 minutes after drinking your celery juice before breakfast. Use washed, organic or conventional celery whenever possible. Taking warfarin or other blood thinners?  Celery contains vitamin K. If you still refuse the truth that eating from God’s pharmacy prevents and cures just about every mental and physical disease, then you’re sleepwalking through “Denial-land” or simply don’t give a damn about their sacred gift of life. Source who created us in His image, didn’t designed us to be imperfect.  We enter earth a perfect temple that innately knows what to eat, but then were taught to hate veggies and eat dead food from man’s polluted factories.  Really?   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 020 – Ezra’s This episode was recorded on location at Ezra’s Enlightened Café in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, Indiana on December 21st, 2018 with guest Chef Audry Baron. For more about Chef Audry and Ezra’s Enlightened Café go to: gaiachef.com or Ezra's Enlightened Cafe: www.ezrasenlightenedcafe.com Facebook: Ezra's Enlightened Cafe Twitter: @ezrasraw IG: @ezrasrawcafe For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 019 – Building Immunity Make your body an inhospitable host for the Flu season The sugar season is here! It’s also the Flu Season! From Halloween to news year day…we binge. Dehydration, stress, less sleep, more alcohol, less sunlight, less exercise, eating more crappy, sugary food than usual. No wonder we get sick!! Your department of defense (DOD) needs you to provide weapons. Your immune system is your body’s version of the military: sworn to defend against all who threaten it, both foreign and domestic.  Truth-Natural forces within are the true healers. Your immune system works hard to protect you every day, but there are things you can do to help it out: Your immune system protects against disease, infection.  Sugar Is A Real Immune System Destroyer Sugar sucks and is a Human toxin-1960’s Bribed physicians reported that fat not sugar cased disease. Liar, liar pant on fire! Foods high in sugar tend to be devoid of nutrients, further hampering immune function which depends on vitamins, minerals and enzymes to function Princeton University- sugar can be physically addictive. Hits your brain like crack.  Sends a message to the brain, activating the its reward system.  Sugar has a similar effect on your brain to hanging out with friends, sex, and even drugs. Sugar reduces your white blood cells’ ability to kill pathogens in the body. In fact, 100 grams of sugar – about the equivalent found in 1 medium-sized soda bottle – can reduce the ability of white blood cells to kill microorganisms by 40%.   Other diseases: Sugar promotes obesity.  Sugar promotes heart disease. too much sugar tends to have higher blood triglycerides, and this increases the risk of cardiovascular disease Sugar promotes diabetes by increases pancreatic secretion of insulin,  The impact on immune function occurs within 30 minutes of ingestion, and lasts up to 10 hours (Sanchez, 1973). Sugar competes with vitamin C for absorption into white blood cells.  Sleep If you’re not getting more than 5 hours of sleep a night, your immune system can become depressed, just like you. This leaves you open to colds, flu, and infection.  Sunshine Take a walk. Or D-3. Exposure to sunlight is how your body naturally produces vitamin D. This helps ward off depression, heart disease, and certain cancers. A fair-skinned person only needs about 10 minutes on a sunny day to get all the vitamin D they need. However, too much sun can cause temporary damage to your immune. Remember some sun is good, but you need to protect your skin when you plan to spend time outside.  Stress, Fear, Anger Your immune system is ready for anything you can throw at it. But it can only handle so much. During stress, a series of events release cortisol, adrenaline, and other stress hormones from the adrenal gland. Together they help your body cope with stress.  Deep breathing exercises Focus on the breath. Excessive Alcohol Excessive alcohol can damage the immune system because the alcohol will prevent nutrients from feeding your immune system. Alcohol will reduce the white blood cell count in the body. The lower the number of white blood cells, the more difficult it is to fight off disease.     The “Plant-based” solutions. Elderberry syrup or tincture Probiotics, alkaline ACV, D-3, hydration, sleep. Hydrate with water, not diet coke or sports drinks Eating more fresh RAW fruits and vegetables is a great way to get immune boosting benefits from Vitamin C and other phytonutrients found in fresh raw foods.  Dark greens like kale and spinach contain beta carotene and Vitamin E that help your body fend off cold and flu infections. Fresh red and pink produce like tomatoes, strawberries and pink grapefruit are especially high in Vitamin C. Citrus Fruits: However, it is common knowledge vitamin C provided by citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangerines, and clementine’s contain antioxidants that can help prevent a cold before it happens.  Get a good night’s sleep. Your body can’t function correctly if you aren’t sleeping well. Deep breathing techniques to relax and chill Practice good hygiene. Washing your hands regularly can prevent infections. Eat a balanced diet and get plenty of exercise. Eating nutritious food and staying active will help your earth suit fight off infections.   Kitchari - A vitamin pill on a plate 1 cup cooked lentils or garbanzo 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup chopped almonds or walnuts 3 tbsp. unrefined virgin coconut oil 2 tbs. coconut milk 1-inch fresh ginger root, grated ot fry 1 tsp. fennel s 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. cinnamon Pinch of cayenne ½ tsp. turmeric 1 cup assorted, peas, carrots, cauliflower, red peppers, zucchini (cut into small pieces) Cilantro, chopped leaves 2 bu. chopped green onions 1 tbs. ground flax or chia seed Juice of one lemon   Thoroughly drain lentils. In sauce pan, cook quinoa according to package directions. In another pan, heat the oil on medium and add the ginger, fennel, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon. Sauté 2 minutes. Add veggies; let cook for a minute and then gently mix in coconut milk. Plate the quinoa first then top with the veggies / spice mix. Squeeze lemon juice over the top, Garnish with nuts, green onions and cilantro and serve.   Make your own Elderberry Syrup! You will need: 5 cups of cold water 2 cups of elderberries, dried A tsp of cinnamon powder A tbsp of ginger root, fresh or dried A cup of honey, raw Preparation: In a saucepan, place all of the ingredients, except the honey. Bring the content to boil and leave it to simmer for 40 minutes on medium heat. Then, turn off the stove and set the saucepan aside. Mash the berries and then strain the content into a jar. Add the honey and mix everything together. Close the jar and keep it in a cold and dark area or in the fridge.   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. 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Live Right Now - Episode 018 – Angel Diet I stood in the pulpit recdntlhy at Unity Church of Indy to share my message of food’s relationship with our ability to connect and hear the soft whispers of God and our omnipresent guardian angels. Because society has not been taught this truth from the pulpit nor the classroom, we remain sadly uninformed of how much authority we have over our ability to connect to our highest self and stay in the flow of all that is. I’ve been exploring this topic for a while and wanted to accentuate how a diet of toxin-free, non-GMO plant-based foods provide the nutrition to fuel your temple’s electrical currents. Since angel communication happens through an exchange of electromagnetic energy at a high vibrational level, you can perceive more of what angels are trying to tell you… if you raise your vibe with whole, fresh, unprocessed plant-food, a loving heart and live on the bright-side of now. Food is infinitely more than what’s on your plate. Pesticide-free and non-GMO, plant foods contain the energy of father sun, rain, wind, water and mother earth’s warm soil. Consuming and digesting these fresh foods, your cells recognize and then intelligently distribute that food’s energy throughout your temple, raising your frequency. Each time you eat, you absorb that food’s energy into your temple. Eating high vibration foods and beverages, as this column has been preaching, purifies and balances your temple so it works harmoniously with mind and soulular energy as God intended. Most of today’s DOA mainstream foods have been so heavily processed, they’ve lost their heavenly energy mojo and therefore have a low, health-destroying vibe. Remember: everything vibrates, nothing rests. The higher the vibe, the better for holistic health. Raising your temple vibrational frequency is the only effective way to fully connect and hear the angelic whispers of the divine. While radiating a low vibe, you may never achieve complete celestial connectivity. To connect with your team of angels, you must first disconnect from factory foods and reconnect with God’s apothecary. If you seek help from your angels, and they’re always surrounding you, simply make quiet time, pray, meditate and petition them directly to help transform your diet and make your temple cleaner and more receptive to divine messages. That’s a pretty righteous reason to choose what you eat wisely. For myself, I feel a deeper divine connection with my inner self and have more control of what I attract into my life.   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0    

Live Right Now - Episode 017 – How Can We Be So Malnourished? For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

In the concluding part of this story, Frank recounts the events of the final day of his doomed relationship with Heidi. Tracklist & links: Einav Jackson Cohen - CHOKE – Three Options Remix: https://music.einavjackson.com/track/remix Adam Henry Garcia - future soundtrack II: https://adamhenrygarcia.bandcamp.com/ H E X – Collider: https://hummusrecords.bandcamp.com/album/s-t-7 Ablaye Cissoko – Soutouro: https://ablayecissoko.bandcamp.com/ Shaolin Dub – Soul Defense: http://ketsamusic.com/artists/ Le Lion - Rise VIP: https://greatwallofsound.bandcamp.com/track/rise-vip Quite-K – Echoes: https://manifoldstudio.bandcamp.com/track/echoes Dpat – Bodyheat: https://soulection.bandcamp.com/album/in-bloom João Salazar – Interferência: https://joaosalazar.bandcamp.com/ Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Live Right Now - Episode 016 - Indy Wellbeing Fest We sit down to talk with Jennifer Seffrin from the Indy Holistic Hub and Karmen Fink, the Founder and Inspiring Magical Force behind Sparkle and Celebrate about Wellbeing Fest! For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 015 – Raising Good Vibes Everything you see vibrates at a frequency… and so do you. The table, car, food, rocks, colors, thoughts and feelings are all governed by The Law of Vibration: nothing rests. High vibrations are generally associated with good health and feelings, such as love, forgiveness, compassion and peace.  The higher your vibe, the more in touch you are with your inner divinity or your true nature. The lower your vibe, the more out of sync you are with your health and higher self. All food contains a vibrational frequency - a measurement of electrical energy present in all things. Food can help or hinder our health, depending on its vibrational frequency. High vibe food can also assist the temple in moving energy effectively and efficiently - provided we eat the right types of foods. The vibrational energy of fresh organic produce, herbs, nuts, seeds are rich in sun-kissed vitamin nutrition is high. Eating fresh produce, our cells absorb food’s energy/vibe which has a direct positive or negative impact on the quality of overall health and vibration.   High vibe foods: fresh, certified local organic produce, food-based vitamin supplements, spirulina, herbal teas and spices, pure or filtered reverse osmosis or freshly collected spring water, olive, avocado and coconut oil in moderation. Then there’s nuts and seeds, fermented foods, frankincense, raw chocolate (cacao), raw honey and maple syrup, legumes, buckwheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, amaranth, and spelt. Eating healthy unprocessed food in the state source created them—your temple receives the nutrients needed, your energy/vibration level will rise. For comparison, fresh produce comes in at 15 Hz, canned, processed or GMO foods contain 0 Hz.   Low vibrations are associated with darker qualities like disease, hatred, fear, greed and depression. If we eat dead, processed junk food, the temple won't get much nutrition and energy/vibration plunges. Fast food restaurants, grocery chains, and middle-of-the-road eateries offer food of a very low vibrational quality, which doesn't provide any valuable vitamins and minerals for the temple’s cells. Eating foods devoid of vibrational frequency (i.e., processed and GMO foods), we are indirectly polluting the temple; filling tummies with substances harmful to health and well-being. I call this unconscious eating. To be confident of obtaining food with the highest vibrational frequency, then, as much as possible, buy seasonal, local, sustainably foods grown naturally as God planned. Of course, offering gratitude before meals is the most powerful, highly vibrational form of spiritual nourishment.   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 014 - Dietary Psychiatry Dietary Psychiatry: malnutrition and cognitive function After locking my keys inside the car while it was still running and Sandra rolling over one morning asking, “Who are you and why are you in my bed”; both in our early 70’s, we acknowledged our mental health is indeed fading. But seriously, there is mounting acceptance on the use of food and supplements to provide essential nutrients as part of a treatment for mental health disorders relating to depression, cognitive function, and dementia. As we age, memory blips will increase, although you needn’t put out the welcome mat. Widespread senior malnutrition in America is serious biz. According to the National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Aging, 1 in 4 older Americans has poor nutrition… in America, in the 21st century. Looking back, I’m certain the quality of Mom’s late life would’ve have been richer if she’d chosen or been encouraged to eat more than a processed deli turkey sandwich on nasty white bread with Miracle Whip and a sweet pickle every day, 365 days a year. A paper napkin has more nutrition for goodness sake. Saturated fat, white flour, chemical preservatives, and sugars fertilize mental decline and starve the cells of much needed vitamin nutrition. All life’s food choices profoundly affect their mental health. The NIH reports a lack of wholesome vitamin nutrition from fresh, not canned, frozen or processed institutional food, contributes to the onset of poor mental health in people suffering from anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Because we’ve become somewhat disconnected from the garden since the Industrial Revolution and plugged in to “Man’s egoic genetically manipulated version of a garden”, modern seniors are woefully deprived in foods and nutrients considered “brain food”: omega-3 fatty acids from cold water fish, flax and chia seeds, walnuts, cholesterol (yes cholesterol), D-3, B-complex, especially B12. Regarding cholesterol, aka, brain food, at least a dozen reports show the risk of suicide may be substantially higher in people with low cholesterol. In a French study that tracked 6,393 men, published in the September 1996 issue of the British Medical Journal, those with low cholesterol were three times more likely than the other men to kill themselves. A link between low cholesterol and depression has turned up in other studies. Hmm? cholesterol was never really the health boogeyman the medical community made it out to be. Your brain needs cholesterol to grow new nerve cells and for these nerve cells to work properly. And when your brain is deprived of cholesterol, things don’t go so well up there. In fact, researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center say without enough cholesterol, you may even develop serious brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Of course, "Physical exercise has the best evidence for preserving memory and mental function with aging," says R. Scott Turner, MD, PhD, director of the Memory Disorders Program at Georgetown University Medical Center In a world where we’ve been programmed to let others form our thoughts and opinions, we’ve long forgotten who calls the shots and knows what’s best, and it’s not a food corporation. We’ve departed the road of nutritional righteousness: disconnected earth’s apothecary. It’s happened so slowly we’ve not noticed how far we’ve strayed from the perfect plant-based diet or cells understand. Man cannot outsmart the mechanics of a universe he’s incapable of understanding and will never improve on Mother Earth. During this magnificent golden period of your life, give extra consideration to what foods you choose to eat.  You were gifted one strong, sacred and beautiful temple by the One Divine Mind. Embrace it with dietary self-love. Choose to focus your thoughts on remaining the clear-headed, beautiful unique being you are for as long as you can and not lock your keys in the idling car or waking up next to a stranger. https://www.webmd.com/men/features/can-your-cholesterol-be-too-low-feature#1 https://theconversation.com/why-nutritional-psychiatry-is-the-future-of-mental-health-treatment-92545?utm_medium=ampemail&utm_source=email   https://pilotonline.com/inside-business/news/columns/article_42cec91a-7158-5d52-92b8-97b46bc145ff.html?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar   FACTORS LEADING TO NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY AND INSUFFICIENCY A divorce from nature-disconnected to source Start paying attention to how eating different foods makes you feel — not just in the moment, but the next day. Try eating a “clean” plant food diet for two to three weeks. Cut out all processed foods and sugar. Add fermented foods like kimchi, miso, sauerkraut, pickles, or kombucha. try going dairy-free — Some feel better when their diets are grain-free. See how you feel. Then slowly introduce foods back into your diet, one by one, and see how you feel. Studies show when people take probiotics (supplements containing the good bacteria), their anxiety levels, perception of stress, and mental outlook improve, compared with people who did not take probiotic (Lancet and Harvard.)   Vitamin DEFICIENCY / INSUFFICIENCY. FOLATE Folate is especially promising for depression-Dark leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower, citrus, beans, peas, lentils, avocado, seeds and nuts, beets. Omega-3 Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a major building block in optimal brain chemistry. Americans get adequate amounts of omega-6 fatty acids, we often come up short in omega-3s. Without enough omega-3s, "you tend to not transmit nerve signals properly, "When your brain isn't running properly, you can feel depressed or anxious. VITAMIN D Vitamin D helps combat anxiety and depression. A 2008 study of 441 overweight and obese men and women in Norway found that those given 20,000 and 40,000 IUs per week of vitamin D supplements had significantly less depression symptoms after one year than those in a placebo group. B-COMPLEX VITAMINS Mild depression is an imbalance of brain neurotransmitters-natural chemicals that can act as mood enhancers by helping transmit signals between brain cells. A 2004 Danish study of 140 people found that those who were clinically depressed had low levels of vitamin B6 in their blood. If upping serotonin levels through B6 and B3 doesn't help, turning to vitamin B12 plus folic acid, A 2002 Dutch study of nearly 4,000 elderly people backs up this suggestion: Researchers found that many of those who had depression symptoms also had vitamin B12 deficiency. Richest among all the vitamin B complex foods are milk, yeast, liver, whole-grain cereals, nuts, eggs, yogurt, fruits, meats and leafy vegetables. B-Complex sources: Sublingual B-12 Pork, berries, legumes, lean meats. Nuts, soy milk (Vitamin B1) Eggs, dark green vegetables, fish, grains, lean meat, mushrooms (B2) Sunflower seeds, tuna, poultry, potato, cottage cheese, liver (B3) Organ meats, avocados, broccoli, mushrooms(B5) Green beans, whole grains, spinach, fish, bananas(B6) Soy products, egg yolks, fish, organ meats, cheese, sweet potatoes(B7) Green leafy vegetables, citrus juice, legumes, tofu, tomato juice (B9) Milk, fish, fortified breakfast cereal, eggs, shellfish (B12)   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 013 – Why A Plant Based Diet After an angel visitation, I improved each day after being bluntly informed by cardiologists, “Get prepared, you’re going to die Mr. Fowler”. I made deals with God that if I overcame this, I’d use my culinary skills to teach my chronically ill brothers and sisters the value of eating a plan-based food (PBF) from the garden, not man’s arrogant attempts to graft the hand of God. Humans are, always have been, and always will be omnivorous.  Although, eating mass quantities of diet sodas, sugary pastries, candy, fast food, refined grains, and plenty of dead animals embodies the red, white, and blue American way, it has sown the seeds of sickness and sadness. Discouraged to place food in context with disease, society has become comfortable and accepts chronic disease as a normal progression of aging. Normal to be sick and unfulfilled and never reach your highest self? The CDC states, more than two-thirds of adults are obese and our kids are catching up. The average American inhales 270 pounds of meat a year--double USDA recommendations. It’s just too much animal protein for our temple to process. Plus, there is no significant vitamin nutrition or fiber in meat. Just protein, five B-complex vitamins, some iron and calories. An environmentally-friendly PBD emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods, limits or avoids animal products, focuses on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, seeds and nuts, an occasional egg, minimal dairy, but little meat. A PBD rejects refined foods like white AP flour, sugar, white rice, and processed hydrogenated oils. Large studies found those who consume a healthy non-GMO PBD sourced from your community farmer’s market helped them to lose weight, create mental and physical health and showed a significantly lower risk of developing heart disease, cancer, cognitive decline, and diabetes. How much more proof do you need before connecting the dots and reprogramming your thinking?  “Now” is the perfect time to sell yourself on the self-compassionate, health creating, peace-filled lifestyle of eating from God’s verdant earthly apothecary. America is suffering from malnutrition like the 3rd world countries we plunder and diminish. Begin waking up from blindly accepting man’s failed food system. Perfect health and happiness are your divine right. Reconnect to earth and make it so. Stroll through your community farmer’s market’s abundance and harvest a kaleidoscope of garden goodness fresh from the vine, pleading to be used as vitamin nutrition, energy and sacred medicine. That’s the way God planned it. For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 012 – Something To Chew On When we eat a variety of plant-based foods, there is a multi-vitamin pill with minerals on every plate… literally right under our noses, yet most vegephobia, disconnected, pharma-worshiping Americans needlessly suffer from “managed “diseases of vitamin deficiency: the irony of modern society, In a fast-paced, multitasking, “I’m-too-important-busy” non-stop life…chronic disease rates continue to soar unimpeded. Too many disconnected, beautiful souls are unaware or have forgotten that digestion and a healthy Earth Suit begins in the mouth with mindful chewing, not gulping. When good souls finally awaken from their slumber and reconnect, suddenly, proper chewing and digestion of real, living foods from natures apothecary becomes most relevant, considering since the beginning of time, vitamins have been sourced by all lifeforms from natures sacred apothecary. The Industrial Revolution made sure we made the unholy disconnect. Western Society has had an ugly divorce from nature and have willingly, or blindly accepted vitamin-deficient, manmade, genetically modified food-like-substances, rather than the rainbow of plant-foods designated by the divine intelligence of all that is. In our fast-paced world, too many beautiful souls are unaware or have forgotten that digestion begins in the mouth with mindful chewing, not gulping.  To create health, slow down and thoroughly chew each mouthful to absorb the most vitamins, minerals, highly-vibrational energy and other Phyto-nutrients from your food. To create and sustain health, slow down and thoroughly chew each mouthful to absorb the most vitamins, minerals, highly-vibrational energy and other Phyto-nutrients from your food. Slow down for goodness sake! You weren’t brought up by a snarling pack of wolves. No one’s going to rip it away. Take in and exhale three deep breaths.  Be in the moment and appreciate the universe on your plate.  Focus on your food’s source, texture, color, and aroma. Know that this fresh food is feeding, not depleting your sacred wholeness. Mindful chewing helps your Earth Suit break down food-easier to extract and absorb more nutrients and energy from food. Thorough chewing food– at least 20 times- maximizes vitamin absorption allowing digestive enzymes to saturate the food and begin the process of breaking down starches into sugars. And let’s not forget gratefulness. Give thanks to whoever your God may be and of course the cook. The Earth Suit is a sacred vehicle transporting us on our life journey. The only one you get. Treat it as such. Do you not owe it to yourself to reach your highest calling?   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 011 – How Sweet It Is!   Artificial Sweeteners: Pink, Blue and Yellow deception Questionable, yet widely consumed for decades, artificial sweeteners are a creation of man for people who cannot eat sugar or wish to reduce sugary foods. Artificial sweeteners are in a dizzying array of things like frou-frou coffee, baked goods, toothpaste, mouthwash, gum and nicotine gum, yogurt, children’s chewable vitamins, and on and on. Lulled to sleep by a 100-year fairy tale, you’ve been obediently sleepwalking; comfortable in a stupor of blind obedience to a food system that doesn’t have your best interest at heart. Your birthright of health is under attack by unholy compounds not meant to enter your holy temple. Sigh… choosing man over God seems to be today’s egoic mantra considering Mother Gaia has provided virtually everything humankind needs to live abundantly. We are a peculiar species with an unquenchable ego that deliberately chooses man’s creations over Gods. Ignoring everything divine mother nature generously provided from the garden to sustain health, repair and rebuild our temples. You needn’t look further than the Earth’s garden for raw honey, maple or brown rice syrup, date and coconut sugars, xylitol, stevia, organic agave, fruit concentrates, and yacon syrup. Sweet n’ Low, AKA, saccharin, the Latin word for sugar, was accidently discovered in 1897 by a John’s Hopkins researcher seeking new uses for coal tar derivatives. Coal tar is a byproduct of the production of coke, a solid fuel that contains mostly carbon, and coal gas. Splenda, which has a chlorinated base like DDT, was discovered in 1976 when a British scientist misheard instruction about testing a substance. Instead, he tasted it, realizing it was highly sweet.  Fast forward: Case Western Reserve University of Medicine reports Splenda promotes “bad” bacteria and intestinal inflammation in human patients. Their study found over a short period, Splenda worsened gut inflammation with mice with Crohn’s-like symptoms.  At high temperatures, sucralose may break down and generate harmful, cancerous substances. According to the online patent, aspartame / Nutra Sweet, is created from GMO e coli bacteria. Yeppers, bugs are cultivated and fed so they’ll poop proteins that contain the amino acid used to make aspartame. Really? Your Nutra Sweet can cause headaches, memory loss, seizures, induce brain tumors, vision loss, coma and cancer and interact with all antidepressants, L-dopa, coumadin, hormones, insulin, cardiac meds, and worsens symptoms of fibromyalgia, MS, Lupus, ADD, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, chronic fatigue and depression. Fooled again. Not much love here.   Links mentioned in the show: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2309727 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16507461 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17805418 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814609005378 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18800291 https://www.livestrong.com/article/444353-negative-effects-of-artificial-sweeteners/ A Brief and Bizarre History of Artificial Sweeteners Donald Rumsfeld and the Strange History of Aspartame Artificial Sweetener Splenda Could Intensify Symptoms in Those with Crohn’s Disease   Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 010 – Mo Hotta Mo Betta Friends, you ‘all just gotta’ wake up. Clearly, the rest of the world knows more about preventing chronic disease with nature’s ‘farmacy’ than we do. Capsaicin, the stuff that makes peppers hot is an example. Since chili peppers are not a part of our Midwest tradition, Hoosiers have wimpy taste buds for hot, mouth-searing, albeit health-stimulating peppers flavoring their food. Excluding a cocktail party when inebriated men exhibit their machismo by seeing who can eat the hottest pepper. When capsaicin is consumed in a slightly diluted form, such as in hot sauce, chili peppers or cayenne peppers, it offers a myriad of health benefits. The hotter the chili pepper, the more capsaicin it contains.  World cultures who use hot peppers liberally in their meals have significantly lower rates of heart attack and stroke than cultures that do not. Capsaicin may help to protect the heart by reducing cholesterol, triglycerides and platelet aggregation. "Capsaicin inhibits the growth of human prostate cancer cells in petri dishes and mice," says lead researcher at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. A study published in Cancer Research found capsaicin caused cancer cells to commit suicide.  A topical form of capsaicin is used for osteoarthritis pain and alleviating pain from diabetic neuropathy. Capsaicin is a potential treatment for arthritis and psoriasis.  Studies have found that capsaicin relieves and prevents cluster headaches, migraine headaches and sinus headaches. When I’m congested, among other natural treatments, I eat food spiced with hot peppers. Capsaicin stimulates secretions that help clear mucus from your nose, thus relieving nasal congestion. Capsaicin has potent antibacterial properties that fight and prevent chronic sinusitis too. We must address the root cause. Why treat just the symptoms? Why hush our temple’s way of telling us something’s wrong? That’s illogically insane. We’ve been pharmaceutically disconnected from mother nature; told plant-based naturopathic medicine is hokum and trained, yes trained, by aggressive TV advertising to, despite the horrific side effects, obediently take a pill and the symptoms will disappear. Really? Perhaps, but the source still exists… you just don’t hear your temple’s screams for help. Add more chili pepper spice to our life. Keep a container of powdered cayenne or hot pepper flakes on the table right next to the pepper mill, so you and your family can add a pinch of extra spice to any of your meals. Chili peppers burn your butt? Small price to pay. And BTW, they are not intended to be used as suppositories.   Some Hot Pepper facts: People who love fiery food have been dubbed pyro-gourmaniacs. Chile peppers are perhaps the first plants to be domesticated in Central America, where there is evidence that they were consumed in 7500 BC I’m on fire. What can I do? When handling peppers, especially if it is a pepper you have never used before, wear gloves.  Some oils can blister skin or result in an allergic reaction. My story. The best way to ease the burn of flaming hot peppers or overly-spicy mustard of horseradish is with cold milk or yogurt.  Avoid water as it won’t mix with the oil and will only result in moving the heat to other parts of your mouth Cayenne, jalapeños, tabasco, birdseye chili, habañeros, and Scotch bonnets all contain capsaicin. Health: Weight Loss: capsaicin helps burn fat by consuming energy, also known as fat. The occasional boost of the hot stuff can significantly increase your fat burning. Capsaicin and vitamins A & C Hot peppers aid in the dissolution of fibrin, a necessary component for blood clots. These vitamins also strengthen blood vessels, which helps them adjust to fluctuations in blood pressure. Hot peppers provide plenty of vitamins your body needs including; vitamins A, C, K, B6 and folate. Vitamin C does pack one hell of a punch, with a whopping 10% in just one pepper Capsaicin may have benefit as an anti-inflammatory; headache and migraine relief. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, hot peppers may also be able to reduce swelling associated with arthritis and asthma, Have you ever eaten spicy food and found that suddenly your stuffy nose was clear? Stuffed up? Capsaicin will also clear out congested nasal passages like nothing else and is helpful in treating sinus-related allergy symptoms Studies have shown capsaicin reduces sinus symptoms, such as nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, coughing, and mucous production. Capsaicin sprays desensitize the mucous membranes in the nose, making them less irritated by airborne particles and quickly relieving symptoms of allergies and sinus congestion. By stimulating secretions to help clear mucus, these sprays prevent allergy triggers while keeping your nasal passages moist, clean, and free of bacteria. "Capsaicin possesses powerful antibacterial properties and is very effective in fighting and preventing chronic sinus infections. Small daily doses of capsaicin have even been shown to prevent chronic nasal congestion." Hospitals, universities and clinics around the world are using capsaicin for chronic headache patients with outstanding results. The all-natural ingredients relax the muscles and blood vessels around the eyes and forehead, providing fast relief. People have been using hot and spicy seasonings in their food for more than 6,000 years according to archaeologists. Christopher Columbus discovered chili peppers when he discovered the Americas in 1493.   Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 009 – Soy: Perfect Food or Evil Imposter? What’s square, white, jiggles, weighs about eight ounces, can make you gag, and often can clear a room in ten seconds? The answer is, tofu, or soy bean curd. This often-maligned product has been known to strike dread in the hearts of the bravest culinary souls, paralyzing them in fear at its mere mention. (Not wholly unlike the feeling you might get when receiving notification of an IRS audit.) Flash back to the flower children of the mid and late 1960s, when a rumor wafted through the grease-filled air that the Golden Arches folks used a sinister form of fibrous soybeans as filler in their burgers. “Ai-ee! Hack! P-tooey! We’ve been poisoned!” In retrospect, what we should have protested instead was the saturated-fat-laden bovine tallow used to deep-fry those golden, salt-covered French fries. (Just as an FYI, though, McDonalds and Taco Bell have indeed been using soy products as filler for decades. Nevertheless, don’t expect to see the International House of Bean Curd popping up soon.) So how many centuries have people been eating tofu? Tradition has it that tofu was invented by Liu An (179–122 B.C.), a prince of the Han Dynasty, supposedly while searching for a substance to help him achieve immortality. But way before then, in 2838 B.C., Chinese Emperor Cheng Nung developed soy cultivation. Soybeans did not, however, grace American soil until Samuel Bowen brought it to the continent and Henry Yonge planted the first soy crop on his farm in Thunderbolt, Georgia, in 1765. Did Henry know when he sowed the seeds of soy he would be saving us from the sorrow of serious sickness and senility? Somebody let a snake loose? New findings are out about tofu and soy products, however, and as I painfully sift through the mountains of information on the subject, I have to ask myself, “Is it actually—gasp!—bad for us?” After decades of aggressive research and marketing and touting the wiggly curd as a miracle cure-all for many of humanity’s maladies, I wonder, alas, is the honeymoon over?  Is mass tofu-phobia justified? Can tofu really make your brain shrivel and encourage dementia and breast cancer? What’s with that? For a substance that has been providing nourishment for humans for so many years, this Rodney Dangerfield of food is getting no respect. But what I’m placing in your to-go bag is whether we should be alarmed about these new studies regarding the safety of eating tofu, or is this junk science? Is it safe to continue making tofu a foundation of our diet? Ignorance may be bliss, but information is a powerful tool, so let’s look objectively at both sides of the issue, and, as my Mom would have said, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.” We need to encourage more funding for further studies and season our own judgment with a generous helping of knowledge. I'd like to emphasize that in every study I looked at showing beneficial effects, the study was either sponsored by the soy industry, or the authors had some kind of financial ties to the soy industry. Follow the money, as they say. When asked about the validity of tofu-phobia, the Indiana Soybean Board responded passionately with this reassurance: “Wendell, I think the important thing is that overreacting and taking things out of context is the biggest problem...Asians have been eating soy foods for centuries and undoubtedly there is no evidence that they have less cognitive function.” Yes, but they were not GMO! And, contrary to what you may have heard, Asians do not consume large amounts of soy. They use small amounts as a condiment (about two teaspoons daily), but not as a primary protein source. And the type of soy they consume is traditionally fermented soy. Soybean crops are also heavily sprayed with chemical herbicides, such as glyphosate (Round-up), which researchers have found to be carcinogenic. The herbicide has been the subject of controversy for years once it became known it causes serious health problems, including endocrine disruption, allergies, asthma, autism-spectrum disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, rhinitis, obesity, leukemia, lymphoma, and other forms of cancer. One of the primary reasons it would be wise for you to avoid soy is more than 90 percent of soybeans grown in the United States are genetically modified. Since the introduction of genetically engineered foods in 1996, we’ve had an upsurge in low birth weight babies, infertility, and other problems in the U.S., and animal studies have shown devastating effects from genetically engineered soy including allergies, sterility, birth defects, and offspring death rates up to five times higher than normal. Soybean crops are also heavily sprayed with chemical herbicides, such glyphosate which a French team of researchers have found to be carcinogenic. Glyphosate, the world’s most widely (vilified) used herbicide linked to Monsanto’s Roundup Ready genetically engineered crops, has been found at alarming levels in a wide range of best-selling foods across the U.S., Food Democracy Now! and The Detox Project announced Monday. The results published in this report are from the first independent glyphosate residue testing of popular American food products performed using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), the regulatory recognized “gold standard testing methods at an FDA registered laboratory. These newest findings also come as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) postponed hearing which were due to explore glyphosate’s link to cancer in humans. Last year, 17 leading global cancer experts from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) sparked a firestorm when they classified glyphosate as a class 2A “probable human carcinogen. On the heels of the growing controversy surrounding glyphosate’s safety, this unique testing project  that started in 2015, has so far found alarming levels of glyphosate in General Mills’ Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Raisin Bran and Frosted Flakes and PepsiCo’s Doritos Cool Ranch, Ritz Crackers and Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips, as well as many more  famous products at levels that present significant risks according to the latest independent peer-reviewed science on glyphosate. Detoxproject.org Soybeans — even organically grown soybeans — naturally contain “antinutrients” such as saponins, soyatoxin, phytates, trypsin inhibitors, goitrogens and phytoestrogens. Traditional fermentation destroys these antinutrients, which allows your body to enjoy soy’s nutritional benefits. However, most Westerners do not consume fermented soy, but rather unfermented soy, mostly in the form of soymilk, tofu, TVP, and soy infant formula. Mercola.com Fermented Soy Probiotics versus Unfermented Many types of fermented foods are very good for our gastrointestinal tracts, helping to keep points A through Z flowing and in good working order, which is imperative for optimum health. Soybeans are among those foods that are best whether fresh or fermented. Fermented non-GMO organic soy products such as tempeh and miso are much easier for our Earth Suits to digest than processed silken tofu products. Tempeh, a fermented soybean product that comes in cakes, is made from whole soybeans and has a nutty, smoky flavor and is similar to mushrooms in texture. At our home we us it to cook sloppy joes, barbecue, Cajun “steaks,” Caesar salad protein, spaghetti sauce, taco filling, and chili. The grandkids love it, and sneaky chef that I am, I don’t tell them how good it is for them! Four ounces of cooked tempeh contains 17 grams of protein, a mere 204 calories, 15 grams of carbohydrates, and 8 grams of (good) fat. Plus, it’s full of calcium, iron, zinc, and fiber. It’s so much better for you than the same size portion of steak, and doesn’t contain artery-clogging saturated fats, antibiotics, and growth hormones so commonly found in factory farmed beef. A plethora of reasons to make soy the center of our diets abounds. In 2001 in San Diego, California, at the Fourth International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Preventing and Treating Chronic Disease, a mutually agreed-upon conclusion was reached: Non-GMO, organic Soy may possibly have a positive effect on cognitive function. Two preliminary research studies presented at the symposium showed that soy actually improved several aspects of cognitive function, especially verbal memory. Hopefully, this good news will alleviate any concerns you’ve had about the soy-and-dementia issue. The Soy Board reminds people to keep things in perspective. The negative effects were found only in an epidemiological study; however, animal studies suggest just the opposite—soy has beneficial effects on cognitive function.” Hmm? This is somewhat contrary with what Dr. Lon Wright of the Pacific Health Research Institute presents. He has conducted a study of 3,734 middle-aged Japanese-American men that indicates that eating tofu more than twice a week may be linked to dementia. White’s theory is that the phytoestrogens in tofu interfere with the brain’s estrogen receptors and keep the brain from properly using estrogen. His article appeared in an edition of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. But listen to this:  He says, “I would be violating a cardinal rule if I said my data says you shouldn’t eat tofu [or other soy foods].” Ah-hah! White emphasizes this data can’t be turned into sweeping conclusions, and the findings must be considered preliminary. And according to Beverly Creamer, staff writer for a Honolulu advertiser newspaper, “It’s the first time scientists have labeled a dietary risk factor for the disease that affects 2 percent of the nation’s sixty-five-year-olds and up to 16 percent of eighty-year-olds.” Finally, White’s study was based on processed tofu, which is not fermented, and which could be considered another endorsement for the fermented forms of the bean or edamame. Here’s more spice for the health stew: University of Minnesota scientist Mindy Kurzer, Ph.D., who does extensive research on the humble bean, assures us that there are no data connecting soy and cancer. “There is a theoretical risk that processed soy might promote breast cancer in some way,” Kurzer added, “but it’s purely theoretical at this point.” Forgo the ubiquitous protein bars made with protein isolate. Side effects of soy protein isolate: In animal studies, soy isolate has been linked to allergies, thyroid problems, and even brain damage. Soy has been labeled one of the top seven allergens for people to avoid, as soy isolate is found in a lot of processed foods, including bread and baked goods, soups and sauces, and breakfast cereals and protein bars. There have also been several studies on soy protein and age-related dementia, although many of those studies have been inconclusive. Wellnesstoday.com Perhaps the problem is our American lifestyle. Otherwise-healthy Asians who come to live in America ultimately succumb to the same health maladies as native-borns. Is it the pineal gland-trashing fluoridated water, the pesticides, food coloring, preservatives, fungicides on our produce, or our overly polluted environment? Or is it a disconnection from earth. Consider the negative findings. Until then, open your mind as well as your mouth to the healthy virtues of unprocessed, non-GMO, organic soy products, but don’t go overboard and follow the American mantra, “More is better.” Most of the time, less is more. Sweet and Spicy Peanut Noodles with Avocado and Kale                                                                     (Recipe from: Eat Right Now with Chef Wendell Fowler: The Divinity of Food-2017 Lulu Press)   1 package tempeh (can substitute firm Tofu if preferred) - cut into cubes-protein 3 tbs. coconut oil 2 tbsp. wheat-free soy (Tamari) 2 tbs. maple syrup or brown rice syrup 1 # brown rice noodles or rice noodles 2 avocados 4 cups chopped kale 1 cup fresh or frozen peas Green onion, chopped Ground flax or chia seed   Sauce: 2/4 cups peanut butter 3 tbsp. fresh grated ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp. wheat-free soy (Tamari) Hot pepper flakes to taste Juice of two fresh limes 2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil   To Prepare: Cook pasta per package instructions, drain and reserve. Cut tempeh into 1/2 inch cubes In a large sauté pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat and add the tempeh cubes. Sauté gently till the edges begin to brown. Add the soy and syrup and cook 4- 5 minutes longer. Set aside to cool. Keep warm however. Cook noodles to package instructions To make dressing, whisk together the peanut butter, ginger, syrup, soy, lime and sesame oil to a mixing bowl.  Too thick?  Add water. To assemble the dish, fill four bowls with noodles and top with kale, peas, and avocado quarters. Pour about 1/4-1/3 cup of dressing of each and garnish with sesame seeds, chia / flax, avocado wedges and green onion.   Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 008 – Fiber Bell Workout Ring the bell! The CDC reports getting fiber from food or a supplement can reduce inflammation; the silent epidemic. Did you know seven out of ten Americans die each year from chronic diseases?  The CDC says inflammation is responsible for heart disease, cancer, obesity, Alzheimer’s and many other diseases. The CDC reports chronic disease is generally triggered by diet, lifestyle habits, and environmental toxins; more than 75% of health care spending. The benefits of fiber are plentiful. Fiber is good for the heart, may prevent some cancers and now appears to lower C-reactive protein (CRP), an indicator of inflammation found in the blood. A high CRP level signals general inflammation and could indicate anything from an infection to rheumatoid arthritis to heart disease. Web MD and Mayo Clinic suggest: Cut back on red meat, dairy, fats and Trans fats, partially hydrogenated oils, highly processed carbs. (AP white flour products) Eat lean, skinless local chicken Avoid refined processed foods Watch intake of pasta and white rice Eat more fresh fish (Not fried) Eat plenty of fresh colorful fruits and vegetables Eat Omega-3 fatty acids in fish, fish oil supplements, chia seed and walnuts Eat long grain brown rice, quinoa or oats Spice food up with ginger, curry, turmeric Fibrous foods like beans, the poor man’s meat, fill you up but not fill you out. If you’re trying to cut back on meats after the damning report of their link to cancer, and increase your fiber intake, but still want to enjoy your favorite dishes, rethink the bean. Beans are the food mostly likely to get ‘dissed’. Too bad since beans are a rootin’ tootin” source of heavenly human nutrition, protein and fiber. If you avoid eating beans, evolve and unclench. Society is a bit hung up on a fundamental bodily function. Passing gas is embarrassing for most of us, but you might feel better knowing it's one of the most common bodily functions. Everyone does it, from Hillary Clinton to the Queen of England. Did you know "fart" is one of the oldest words in the English language? We must pass gas or as my grandkids say, we’d explode. Sandi used to ask me where I kept them when we were dating because now I eat beans all the time today. So she got me a t-shirt that says, “Fart Now Loading: Please wait” To no avail, I pointed out farting is healthy, according to scientists at the Mayo Clinic. So, you don’t eat them because the make you fart? Really? The good of eating beans far outweighs a moment of social impropriety. Fiber in beans may help remove yeast and fungus out of your temple, preventing them from being excreted through your skin where they trigger acne and rashes. Just 30 grams of fiber every day can be the Roto-Rooter of your colon; keeping it clean, clear and flowing like the Fall Creek after a rain storm. A stagnate colon incubates snarky toxins and belly bloat. Not only that, the fiber in beans controls blood sugar and, when eaten with regularity, a high fiber diet reduces heart attack risk by 40%. Researchers found for every 7 grams more fiber you consume daily, your stroke risk is decreased by 7%. Fiber in beans is essential for a healthy digestive tract. A high fiber diet may lower your risk of the pain in the ass (butt) of itchy, burning hemorrhoids. What you eat has everything to do with your temple’s health. We must overcome our silly, uptight social fears and learn to embrace the fibrous, nutritious bean and a bottle of Beano. Now, let ‘er rip! Anti-inflammatory Tabbouleh with Quinoa, “Reconstructed” ½ cup washed quinoa seed-Protein & FIBER 4 tbs. Extra Virgin olive oil-Anti-inflammatory 3 cups vegetable stock 2 tbs. ground flax or chia seed-FIBER 3 green onions, washed and chopped-Anti-cancer 3 garlic cloves, minced (Dry won’t cut it)-Anti-Cancer 3 cups washed, stemmed and finely chopped Kale ¾ cup mint, stemmed and chopped coarsely-Good digestion 4 tomatoes, diced-Vitamin C and lycopene 1 cucumber, skin on, diced-A, C, and FIBER ¼ cups lemon juice (Not from a bottle)-Alkaline and loaded with vitamin C Sea salt and black pepper to taste   Boil quinoa in water and olive oil for 10 minutes, pull off the fire, reserve and let reach room temperature. Do not overcook. Toss and fluff quinoa with all the remaining ingredients with a fork. Do not over mix and turn it into mush. Enjoy!! Rainbow Vegetable Salad with Sweet Curry Dressing 1 cup loosened cilantro, patted dry, leaves removed, chopped 1 cup thinly sliced carrot 1 cup each thinly sliced yellow and green zucchini 4 green onions, cut into strips 8-10 strips of julienned roasted red pepper 1 cup pistachio’s Dressing: 1/3 cup tahini 1-2 tbs. Curry powder 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tbs. maple syrup or raw honey 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper dash of sea salt on top In a small bowl, combine the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, curry powder, black pepper, salt and garlic powder. Whisk well.   Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 007 – Acidity and Inflamation After presenting my Eat Right Now program to a vibrant senior living community, I walked outside and observed two sweet ladies walking together, each carrying large bottles of Bragg’s Apple Cider. “May I help?” They politely declined, stating if not for the amber liquid, they’d be wracked with arthritis, unable to tend their garden. Both were 90 and claimed drinking this particular brand of ‘living’ vinegar was miraculous. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, considered raw vinegar a powerful elixir and used the “mother” to fight common germs. For thousands of years, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been commonly recognized as the most effective natural remedy for arthritis that can cause chronic inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the fingers, hands, knees, elbows, hips, jaw, and all joints in the temple. It cannot be cured, but you can get sweet relief. 21 Century America is malnourished and acidic: ripe for a host of diseases. Mineral deficiencies exacerbate joint pain. ACV contains the calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus your temple needs to dull that pain. Plus, magnesium helps bones absorb calcium, which is essential to bone strength. Acidity is also linked to cancer. The book, “Alkalize or die,” supports ACV to have an alkalizing effect on your blood and urine. Even though ACV is acidic, its structure changes to alkaline through the digestive processes. disease thrives in an acidic environment, therefore eating a diet high in alkaline foods is important. Acidic foods like ACV, lemon juice, baking soda, and raw honey are surprisingly alkaline forming. Refined sugar, processed carbs, dairy, and meat create an acidic environment in our temples. Still considered whacko hokum by many conventional doctors, Naturopaths regard your blood’s pH level an important measure of health. Research confirms the use of urine pH as an indicator of the dietary acid-alkaline load. If your level is too acidic, and your arthritis is screaming, diet modifications are in order.  pH strips can be purchased at the pharmacy. You are an amazing miracle. Express gratitude by activating your inner healer.  Alkalizing Apple Cider Vinegar beverage: Mix 2 tbsp. Braggs ‘living’ apple cider vinegar into 8 ounces warm, not hot water. Add juice of ½ fresh lemon (NOT bottled juice) ½ tsp. baking powder Drink 2 X daily, preferably on an empty stomach before meals. To tweak flavor, add raw (most supermarket “honey” is not honey, but an ultra-filtered deceiver, frequently containing high fructose corn syrup)   Nearly 53 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis; that number is expected to grow to 67 million by 2030. Almost 300,000 babies, kids and teens have arthritis or a rheumatic condition. Arthritis is the nation’s No. 1 cause of disability. 57% of adults with heart disease have arthritis. 52% of adults with diabetes have arthritis. 44% of adults with high blood pressure have arthritis. 36% of adults who are obese have arthritis. 1/3 of adults with arthritis age 45 and older have either anxiety or depression. My dearest achy-breaky, pain-pill-popping pals, you deserve delicious relief.  Inflamed Americans limp and hobble under the erroneous belief that arthritis is a natural part of aging.   Again, we’ve been hornswoggled. Millions agonize unnecessarily due to some really, really bogus, not-so-erudite medical advice, and the slime of low grade foods oozing from the Western diet. The word arthritis comes from the Greek arthron meaning "joint" and the Latin itis meaning "inflammation".  It can result from youthful sports injuries, aggressive autoimmune response, and infuriating innocent cartilage; the glistening white surface of bone joints. When this gliding surface is no longer intact, agonizing discomfort, swelling and stiffness result. Arthritis affects 46 million and is not inevitably a natural part of aging; rather, it’s years of physical self-abuse or a nutritional deficiency resulting from feed-bagging the gory-awful Standard American Diet of dead food. The reality is the pain of arthritis can be prevented, subdued, and aided thru whole foods nutritional and vitamin supplementation. Anything triggering an immune response also triggers inflammation.  Alien foods your immune system recognizes as not belonging in your temple can ignite allergic reactions resulting in joint irritation. Oh, your doctor never told you? The Nightshades family triggers arthritic pain: eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and white potatoes contain solanine which interferes with enzymes in the muscles causing agony in neighboring joints. Now, add red meats, egg yolks, dairy, wheat gluten, corn, corn syrup, sugar, flour, processed foods, and alcoholic beverages to the list. Especially for individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) the gluten in wheat, oats, barley, and rye are troublemakers.  Doctors report a higher than average number of folks with autoimmune disorders who are allergic to gluten. A new study also discovered folks with rheumatoid arthritis have a 50 percent increased risk of diabetes compared to people without arthritis. Get tested for gluten allergies known as Celiac disease. If you dig milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, or casein and whey in other food fare such as bread or milk chocolate, then you can potentially trigger the symptoms of your food allergy, in this case arthritis. Allergy symptoms may show up hours or even days later, well after a food is absorbed into your delicate ecosystem. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites also trigger an immune response so take a probiotic supplement. Since we’re primates created for a mostly plant-based diet, many people have limited capacity to digest animal proteins efficiently as they age, so when they eat excessive animal protein the Temple’s ability to cleave all the amino acid bonds is limited. Hence the proteins may not totally break down into amino acid building blocks which lead to the creation of antibodies against themselves; a.k.a. auto immune disease Over 100 types of arthritis are auto immune related diseases the body's immune system becomes lead astray, attacking what it was designed to protect.  For those with autoimmune disease everything you place into their temple is either making them healthier or sicker.  There’s simply too much research disproving the disease is caused by aging.  So, get over yourself and ditch the, “If it dies, it fry’s,” mentality and foods from the 50’s. Scientific reports reviewed thirty-one studies concluded that fasting, followed by a vegetarian diet, is useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Non-prescription anti-inflammatories include vitamin C, turmeric, ginger, cayenne, glucosamine. Be mindful it’s never too late to self-manage and douse the conflagration of inflammation with informed dietary modifications and the no-nonsense use of nutritional supplements. Recognizing the relationship between diet and your symptoms can bring blissful relief. Go against societies flow.  Take the road less traveled by choosing the dinner fork in road to joyous relief and you’ll enrich your quality of life, shrink medical costs, and liberate your beautiful temple. You can do it. Life ‘s too short to not to feel good with every breath. Healing Turmeric, Ginger, Apple Cider Tea There’s been lots of news lately about the amazing healing and detoxing properties of the spice, Turmeric. It a free-radical-fighting antioxidant hailed as defense against both cancer and Alzheimer’s. Ginger is its best friend.  In India where turmeric and ginger is part of the daily diet, Alzheimer’s rates are 4 times less than that of the US. Turmeric, Ginger and Bragg’s Apple Cider vinegar Vacuums up free radical debris that can cause a variety of disease. It controls damaging inflammation implicated in Alzheimer’s, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, colitis, IBS, Crohn’s, post-giardia or post salmonella conditions. Improves digestion. Regulates blood sugar. Keeps the body pH alkaline, hence slowing down cancer growth. Cleans the pineal gland. (Calcified from fluoride) Cleanses the liver overflowing with pharmaceutical toxins.  Reduce the itching and inflammation of hemorrhoids. Americans do not use it for the reason it was given to us by creation. In the US we use turmeric to color mustard, cheddar cheese, clothing, butter pickles, and butter. Turmeric / Apple Cider Tea for Two Powerful Anti-inflammatory 2 cups tepid water 1 tablespoon organic ginger powder 1 tsp. powdered turmeric-From health food store-not grocery 1/8th tsp. cayenne ¼ cup Bragg’s Cider Vinegar 1 tbs. raw local honey or local maple syrup (Stevia is okay too) 2 Large coffee mugs Bring enough water for two tea mugs to a boil. Shut off heat. Add turmeric, ginger and cayenne.  Let set for 10 minutes. Grab your 2 mugs and add 3 tablespoons of Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother to each cup. Keep the Braggs at room temperature. It’s alive. Strain tea into each mug; add raw honey (alkalizing), stir to combine. Gravity takes the turmeric to the cup bottom quickly.   Drink warm and stir frequently between sips because the turmeric gravitates to the bottom-- so keep stirring it up.   Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 006 –Road Tripping What an adventure it can be traveling the open road. America’s breathtaking beauty makes my soul smile as I cruise down the highway into 360-degree postcards of peacefully grazing livestock, unique old barns, rolling meadows and pastures with meandering streams; lakes blending with the horizon, sun-dappled mountains painted in shades of blue, gray, brown and green rising into a sea of cottony clouds and blue skies speckled with hungry hawks chasing small birds.  I also viewed semi’s barreling and swerving down the road, distracted texters, tailgate bullies, signs warning of drug activity, the potential of hotel bedbugs, leering strangers and creepy bathrooms. I enjoy people-watching. This vacation when stopping for gas at rest stop food courts I surveyed portly folks, ten deep, eagerly waiting in line for fries, burgers, doughnuts, and sugary frou-frou coffees. Conjured up images of insatiable Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, “Seymore, feed me, I’m hungry!” It’s clear we’re an obese, sickly bunch of Americans seeking ephemeral moments of pleasure to ease our fears and unhappiness. Crappy food is manufactured to make us feel good, for the moment, as these foods stimulate the holy temple to release dopamine, the feel-good drug. However, if you’re compassionately disciplined with your food choices, traveling can be daunting unless you plan ahead and have a strategy. Vacations should be a sensible departure from normal daily routines and eating behaviors: to occasionally cheat with a self-promise to lose that 5 pounds, “after I get home.” Sandi and I learned when we make deals with ourselves and depart from our normal way of eating clean and choose to cheat, we’ll pay for it later.  As a rule, we avoid hard-to-digest processed junk food, fizzy sodas, doughnuts, fried animal parts, burgers and fries. Instead we plan ahead and pack what we want to eat to stay alert and energetic as we cruise so when we arrive at or destination we’re not diminished, sleepy, bitchy and dehydrated. When our packed food runs out, we google the closet grocery store exit and purchase hummus, almond butter, Ezekiel bread, salsa, guacamole, fresh fruit, sugar-free juices, veggie sticks and nuts. To prevent dehydration’s snarky side effects, we opt for Kombucha and water, but no caffeine. On your next road trip, avoid the dead food outlets that line America’s highways and eventually your arteries. For a memorable, energetic vacation, have a plan, do your best and maybe listen to my #LiveRightNow Podcast on iTunes. Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 005 – The Age of Asperagus Asparagus is one of the most nutritional, well-balanced veggies. Grilled or baked asparagus has been one of my go-to veggies for years now. It's easy, tasty, it's oh so good for you. Create health by eating more plant foods. Asparagus facts: Loaded with fiber. A five-ounce portion of provides folacin, necessary for blood cell formation growth. Folic acid helps prevent liver disease, cervical cancer, colon and rectal cancer, and heart disease. Asparagus contains potassium that helps regulate the electrolyte balance within cells and helps maintain normal heart function and blood pressure. Asparagus contains thiamin, B6, and is one of the richest sources of Rutin, a phytochemical/drug that strengthens capillary walls. Asparagus is especially rich in antioxidant vitamins A, C, and vitamin E. Asparagus contains Glutathione that helps repair damaged DNA. A compound found in asparagus shows some antiviral activity in test tube studies. Between 20 to 40 % of the population observe their urine smells rotten eggs, cabbages after they eat asparagus which is partly caused by the sulfur compounds in the spring vegetable. In the 19th Century France, bridegrooms were required to eat several courses of asparagus because of its alleged power to arouse   TRY THESE RECIPES! Perfect ‘Oven’ Asparagus Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake in the pre-heated oven until just tender, 4-5 minutes depending on thickness. You want it still crisp (l dente’) in the center.   Perfect ‘Grilled’ Asparagus Just toss with some garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper and throw it on the grill. Unless you really char them, you can't go wrong Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.   Asparagus and Salmon Fajitas 6 portions ½ pound fresh asparagus, washed and bottom trimmed ½ each red and yellow peppers cut into strips-beta carotene 1 cup frozen or fresh corn Juice of one lemon-vitamin C Himalayan sat and black pepper Wild spring greens from local market 6-8-inch whole wheat burrito wraps   In a sauté pan, add a scant amount of EVOO or avocado oil and the salmon strips skin side down and begin to sauté over medium high heat. Cook till just done….do not overcook. Add the asparagus, peppers, corn and onion. Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat. Gently remove salmon skin. If it breaks up, no big deal. Drizzle salmon with lemon juice, and Himalayan salt and black pepper. Lay down bed of greens; spoon 1/2 cup asparagus, corn, peppers mix on each tortilla; fold in sides, let it rest for a few moments and serve.   Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 004 – Cereal Killers Hippocrates, The Father of Medicine declared, “Let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine shall be thy food.” Einstein predicted, “The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” What’s happened? If you studied the history of the Industrial Revolution and Rockefeller, then you know an unconscionable decision was made to use manmade petroleum-based drugs rather than allowing nature to prevent disease: an ugly divorce from God’s perfect pharmacy. But trusting Americans fell for it hook, line, and sinker. Before then, man’s pharmacy was sourced from plant medicines. Your daily life and wellbeing depends on plants: the backbone of all life on Earth and an indispensable resource for mankind. However, it’s turned out to be a disastrous, money-centric decision as lives and dreams were and are destroyed while chronic disease rates soar unchecked into the 21st Century. Knowing how to hunt and forage, start a campfire and cook is a basic, primal human skill essential for survival. Otherwise you are handing your health to a corporation who couldn’t possibly care less. Back to the future: The World Health Organization states, "The use of herbal medicines and phytonutrients or nutraceuticals continues to expand rapidly across the world with many people now resorting to these products for treatment of various health challenges. The use of herbal medicinal products and supplements has increased tremendously over the past three decades with not less than 80% of people worldwide relying on them for some part of primary healthcare.” What is it they know that we do not? The use of plant medicines to heal or combat illness is as old as civilization.  We receive a bountiful rainbow of gifts from God’s plants, most of them beneficial for our health and absolutely crucial to mind, body, and spiritual existence. Alas, two or three previous convenience-addicted generations became a little “I love you lazy”, nuked lifeless food in unholy, destructive microwaves, and didn’t model good behavior of scratch cooking. Sad. If we don’t teach our kids, who will? Toni the Tiger? Poppin’ Fresh? Gordon Ramsey? Lazy, disconnected humans need fertilizer just like plants. Without highly energetic nourishment we get sick, whither, perish from a lack of what life requires to survive and return to the earth. Get thy lazybones into thy kitchen. Early on, like street drug pushers, Kellogg's and C.W. Post realized people love and can be easily addicted to sugar; and that kids really, really like sugar. Processed sugar, high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar-loaded, processed grain cereals should never be fed to kids, adults nor the walking dead. Kellogg invented breakfast accidently when they were actually trying to create a bread replacement for inmates at the Battle Creek (Mich.) Sanatorium. Created as a “health food,” (wink, wink) the Kellogg brothers added processed sugar to the mix, then predatory marketing executives got busy and the rest is dark history.   Cardiovascular Medicine researchers say children quickly become accustomed to the taste of high-sugar cereals, and find healthier options less appetizing, leading to long-term effects on their precious temple’s health. Some cereals have over 30% of their calories coming from white, crappy sugar and highly processed grains, bad fats, and artificial this and that: the genesis of America’s obesity epidemic and plague of chronic disease.   Beyondthebasicshealthacademy.com report sugar depressed the immune system, increasing the likelihood of obesity, causing inflammation, mood changes, and contributing to the rise of many diseases.   Kellogg’s Fruit Loops: Sugar, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, modified food starch, annatto, BHT, artificial dyes red #40, 10g of sugar. Fruit Loops with Marshmallows contains 13g. Kellogg’s Corn Pops: Sugar and molasses, hydrogenated vegetable oils, annatto, BHT, 9g of sugar. Kellogg’s Apple Jacks: Sugar, partially and fully hydrogenated oils, modified food starch, modified corn starch, artificial dyes including red #40, BHT, 10g of sugar. Kellogg’s Honey Smacks: Sugar, honey and dextrose, partially and fully hydrogenated oils, soy lecithin, BHT and a whopping 15g of sugar. General Mills Lucky Charms: Sugar, corn syrup and dextrose, modified corn starch, trisodium phosphate, artificial dyes red #40, artificial flavor, 10g of sugar.   The Weston Price Foundation explains, “Dry breakfast cereals are produced by a process called extrusion. Cereal makers first create a slurry of grains and then put themin an extruder. The grains are forced out of a little hole at high temperature and pressure. A blade slices off each little flake or shape, which is sprayed with a coating of mostly hydrogenated oil and sugar to save the crunch. Ugh!   TRY THIS! Peanut or almond butter on Ezekiel bread Plain yogurt with walnuts, flax seed and nuts local eggs with avocado toast A fruit and vegetable smoothie.   Just say ‘no’ to Tony the Tiger.   Link to: Let There Be Peace On Earth   Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 003 – The Weenie The World Awaited Often, our favorite childhood foods encourage unwelcome diseases. No need to give them up, simply get into the kitchen, tweak the recipe a bit and no one will know the difference. Most everybody is quite busy these days. We mean well, but often run out of time to cook and compromise with pre-made this and that. “Sooner than later, we must get back to the kitchen and cook where we control the ingredients and create health. Not turn our health over to a stranger in a food processing factory assembly line” ~Chef Wendell Hot dogs: Children who eat more than 12hot dogs per month have nine times the normal risk of developing childhood leukemia, USC epidemiologist in a cancer research journal. Hot dogs, bacon, processed meats linked to cancer. Men-eating hot dogs, ham and other processed meat can cause colorectal cancer, the World Health Organization's cancer agency report. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cured-meats/cured-meats-tied-to-childhood- leukemia-risk-idUSTRE50R78120090128 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8167267 http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=19 Beans: High in fiber and antioxidants, beans aren't just good for the waistline, they may aid in disease prevention, too. Cabbage: Cabbage helps prevent type 2 diabetes. Cabbage also helps prevent cancer. To date, more than 475 studies have examined the role of this cruciferous vegetable in cancer prevention (and in some cases, cancer treatment) Cabbage is an antioxidant: one key reason why an increasing number of studies link cabbage intake to decreased risk of several cardiovascular diseases QUICK & EASY VEGGIE COLE SLAW In this recipe, cabbage and asparagus fight cancer; cilantro removes heavy metals and cauliflower cools the fires of internal inflammation linked with a constellation of largely preventable diseases. In a food processor : ¼ head of cabbage (Please forego the pre-shredded bags of cabbage) 6 stalks of asparagus, bottoms trimmed 4 cauliflower florets 1 carrot (leave skin on) 2 green onions, chopped fine ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems 2 tbs. grapeseed mayonnaise Juice of one fresh lime or lemon Himalaya salt and black pepper to taste Cut veggies into smaller pieces before processing.  Pulse all veggies in food processor. Do not over pulse, however. Place chopped veggies into a mixing bowl, squeeze in the lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper and whisk / blend. Keep chilled. STOVE-TOP BBQ BEANS AND FRANKS 2-pouches / cans drained white beans-fiber 1 pkg. meat-free hot dogs cut into bite-size pieces Sauce: 2 cups tomato puree (try boxed rather than canned) 1/2 cup raw honey 2 tbsp. tamari 1 small onion, diced 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar. 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced Toss everything into a sauté pan and simmer briefly over medium heat till onions cook down. Stir often.  Add the drained beans, cut franks and gently simmer for 5 minutes max. Too thick, add a bit of water.  Serve with a generous side of Cole slaw.   Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

Live Right Now - Episode 002 – A Date With Magnesium Naturally high in magnesium, juicy, sweet dates are gaining popularity as a quick, healthy snack, or incorporated into desserts. Obtaining adequate magnesium through diet, supplements, or both can both prevent and reverse heart disease. No pill’s going to cure your ills!  “Mother nature spent billions of years perfecting her healing and health-sustaining garden apothecary” Chef Wendell Some estimates suggest over 90% of Americans are magnesium deficient. Deficiency symptoms: heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, dizziness, ED, fatigue, anxiety and panic attacks. The Journal of Intensive Care Medicine indicated long-term magnesium deficiency makes you twice (2X) as likely to die as other people. A 10-year study found low magnesium levels contributed more to heart disease than did cholesterol or even saturated fat. Getting adequate magnesium through diet and supplements can both prevent heart disease in most people and reverse heart disease Anti-inflammatory Reduces blood pressure Reduced stroke risk(The Journal of Clinical Nutrition). Magnesium is in dark chocolate, dates, avocados, nuts and seeds, beans, bananas. Dates are great for: Weight loss Relieving constipation, supporting regular bowel movements. Prevent hemorrhoids, reducing colitis risk, and prevent colon cancer Lowers blood pressure Promoting heart health and reduce heart disease risk. Treating Iron-deficiency anemia Impotence? Magnesium can improve ED. Promoting respiratory health Treating chronic arthritisTry this great date recipe! CHOCOLATY SAMOAS1 cup pitted medjool dates 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup ground flax seeds-fiber and omega-3 Pinch of Himalayan salt Food processor Chocolate dipping sauce: 1/3 cup ‘dark’ chocolate (chips or a chopped bar) 1/2 tsp. unrefined coconut oil Double-boiler Whisk Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Spread shredded coconut onto a baking sheet for toasting. Place in oven for 5-10 minutes, until coconut is a light golden-brown color. Please stay in the kitchen to watch the coconut, as it can quickly go from toasted to burnt. Or toast the coconut in a pan on the stove-top. Add dates and toasted coconut into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixture is combined and starts to form a ball of dough. Remove from food processor; roll 1 tablespoon size pieces of dough into a ball and then shape into a round cookie. Place all cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment and transfer to the freezer to harden up a bit. Chocolate Sauce: Unlike grocery syrups and sauces full of corn syrup, emulsifiers, and refined sugar, this sauce has vitamins and antioxidants. While cookies are in the freezer, add chocolate and coconut oil to a double boiler over medium heat, and melt increments until chocolate is thin enough to drizzle. Remove cookies from the freezer and dip / coat each one in the chocolate. Place cookies on the parchment. Transfer cookies back into the freezer for 10-15 minutes to let the chocolate firm up. Once hardened it’ll be easy removing cookies from the parchment paper. If you want to enjoy right away, let them sit out on the counter for a few minutes. Store sealed in a container in the fridge for up to one week.     Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0  

How to get good fats and vitamins into a simple, complete family meal Here’s a simple meal that will get healthy fats and nourishing vitamins onto your family’s dinner plate. Good tomato sauces for pasta begin in the sauté pan with quality healthy cooking oil and lots of garlic. Combined with a dark leafy-green garden salad with a variety of vegetables and you’ve got a vitamin pill on a plate. Jarred pasta sauces are convenient but can be hiding sugar or HFCS. Scratch is so much better. Tomatoes: A study published in the journal “Neurology” reported that men who ate more lycopene had a lower risk of strokes. Potential to prevent prostate cancer, Tomato sauce contains vitamin C, iron and fiber For sautéing and salad dressings, many switched to avocado oil after learning the extra virgin on the grocer’s shelves, isn’t so extra virgin according to some reports.  (60 Minutes “Olive Oil” report) Avocado oil: Shown to help decrease triglyceride levels and lower blood pressure. reduces risk of cardiovascular disease. Anti-inflammatory reduces arthritis pain. A good source of vitamin E Note: Omega-6. Practice moderation with grapeseed and other nut and seed oils which are high Omega-6. Eat an equal balance of omega-6 to omega-3. Increases inflammation.   Pasta with garlic, tomato sauce, fresh basil and parmesan 1-pound pasta, cooked to package instructions-(I prefer Barilla Plus) 4 tbsps. EVOO or avocado oil 8 cloves of garlic, minced-anti-cancer ½ tsp. ea. Himalayan salt and black pepper ½ tsp. hot pepper flakes 1 small can tomato concentrate-lycopene 1 cup water 1 package of fresh basil, julienned Parmesan In a large sauté pan, add oil, garlic, pepper flakes and black pepper and gently simmer over medium heat for several minutes. Don’t walk away. Add tomato concentrate and water then mix / whisk thoroughly. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 1 minute. Adjust salt and pepper. Add pasta, gently toss to coat. Served topped with fresh basil leaves, ground fax or chia seed, and parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes.   (Bonus Recipes!)   Garden “Vitamin” Salad Dark leafy greens (Baby kale, spring greens, spinach) Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower and broccoli florets, diced raw beets, and red onion Sliced avocado-good fat Walnuts-Omega-3 Chia or ground flax seed-Omega 3, fiber and plus protein Basic salad dressing (ball jar)½ cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil-vitamin E and antioxidant 3-4 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, lemon juice or red wine vinegar-alkaline 1 tsp. Dijon ¼ tsp. ear Himalayan salt and black pepper 1 tbsp. sweet onion   Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia found on the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Welcome to the Live Right Now podcast with author, speaker and Chef, Wendell Fowler and the official ringer of the Fiber Bell, Producer Allan!  This is where food and faith come together in a recipe for mindful living as we talk about how we can Live Right Now!  In this episode we introduce you to the ideas that will be discussed as the Live Right Now podcast moves forward.  We believe that your body is a Holy Temple and what you put in your temple through your mouth as well as through your mind, matters.  What you eat makes a difference to how you feel, think, and exist in the world.  You can’t reach your highest potential and let your light shine in the world fully until you look at food for what it is and how it is nourishing you.  If you are mindful of how you live and what goes into your mind and your thoughts and if you are mindful of what goes into your body through your food you can live a better life and then you can begin to Live Right Now. Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia found on the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0