MYSTERY SOLVED – IS EATING BREAD MAKING YOU SICK?
Finally, I believe, I have found the answer to a question that has been puzzling me for years. Why is it that many gluten-sensitive people or even celiacs can eat bread in Europe without experiencing any reactions, but get sick or at least have symptoms of indigestion when they consume bread in North America?
Breads in Europe are made with yeast. The yeast helps to break down the protein lectin. Lectins can be a culprit for a great variety of health issues. In contrast, since 1950, yeast in North America has been replaced with the rising agent transglutaminase. Transglutaminase is also known as “meat-glue”; it is being used as a binding agent to “glue together” ground meat and seafood. According to Dr. Steven Gundry, transglutaminase makes us more sensitive to gluten. And to make matters worse, transglutaminase is apparently also being used in gluten free products. No wonder so many people are having trouble these days digesting bread, assuming they are gluten-sensitive when in fact, gluten is not the offender.
The need to continuously educate ourselves is of utmost importance. Unfortunately we cannot rely on or trust government and industry to make decisions that are in our best interest.
Green blessings,
Gudrun
PLAGUED BY A PERSISTENT COUGH?
Here are some tips and simple home remedies to support the body in overcoming this affliction regardless of what causes the cough.
1. Cut out all mucous forming foods, especially dairy and wheat as well as all foods you know you are sensitive to.
2. Change your diet to at least 70% raw and drink lots of carrot juice and green smoothies.
3. Drink lots of good water – city water is typically full of chemicals and not recommended for consumption on a regular basis.
4. Keep the chest warm with appropriate clothing.
5. Apply poultices to the chest, i.e. onion poultice or castor oil pack (see DVD “Herbal Pharmacy for Everyone”, Disc 2 for instructions)
6. Cough Syrup – homemade, simple yet effective:
Cut up an onion, place in glass jar and cover with honey (honey can be hard; the juice of the onion will liquefy the honey).
Let sit for several hours to several days and strain. Take 1 tsp. as needed.
7. Herbs to use are the ones with anti-microbial properties such as Garlic and Thyme and expectorants for example Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum).
You can find good combination teas for the support of the respiratory system at the health food stores.
PEACE BEGINS WITH A SMILE
As the seas of the world are rough right now
Let’s remember to build bridges, not walls.
Let’s sow seeds of hope, peace and love.
Let’s foster kindness, trust and tolerance.
Let’s remember that each one of us can make a difference.
We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean.
But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. – Mother Teresa
Happy New Year & Green Blessings,
Gudrun
Grande Prairie Resident Gives Tedx Talk in U.S.
At the end of November, Gudrun Penselin made the journey from Grande Prairie to Wilmington, Delaware for the third annual TEDxWilmingtonWomen Conference. Gudrun was the only Canadian to speak at the conference this year. Learn more about her experience:
Wholesome, Healthy Treats – Fast and Easy to Prepare
Christmas is approaching fast and so are the temptations to indulge in treats that we know are detrimental to our well-being. Below is a recipe for a healthy alternative – one of my favorite creations. Be creative and have fun experimenting with the ingredients.
BASIC RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups walnuts
1 cup medjol dates, cut into pieces
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. raw cacao powder
1 Tbsp. ground flax or chia seeds
2-3 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 cup raisins or unsweetened dried cranberries
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to about 330 Fahrenheit
2. Process dates and walnuts in food processor until crumbly
3. Add all remaining ingredients except raisins (cranberries)
4. Process in food processor until all ingredients are well mixed and
stick together like “dough”
5. Add raisins and briefly pulse
6. Place dough on baking sheet lined with parchment paper; you may want
to spoon it but I prefer to use my hands and shape the cookies. You may
need to wet your hands if the dough is too sticky.
7. Bake at 330 Fahrenheit for about 12 minutes.
8. ENJOY!
Be creative and play with pecans, sunflower seeds, shredded coconuts etc.
Green blessings,
Gudrun
LET THE SHOW BEGIN!
Finally, after flight delays and cancellations, and an unexpected, very short night in Toronto, I have arrived in Wilmington, Delaware.
One day of rehearsals for final touch-ups on our talks on Thursday, and then on Friday the “real thing”; of course, with the help of Rescue Remedy. Just in case, I brought two bottles.
You can check out the program guide for more information about the speakers and their topics at the TEDx Wilmington Women Conference, entitled: Showing Up.
Click for Program Guide » https://bit.ly/2Q3Y1gS
Get the live stream feed » https://livestream.com/tedx/WilmWomen2018
Until the next time, green blessings,
Gudrun
GREEN LIGHT for the 3rd Annual TEDx Wilmington Women’s Conference!
Check it out here https://bit.ly/2ON4VBC
Some people were asking where Wilmington is. Wilmington is in the state of Delaware, about 40-50km south west of Philadelphia. This means, it will be a long day of travel to get to the event, which gives me plenty of time to rehearse my talk in my mind. All this is so exciting and nerve wrecking at the same time.
My hope and goal for this event are that my idea worth spreading will touch many people’s lives, provide support for the ailing Earth and truly make a difference for years to come.
Thank you again for all your kind words and support.
Green blessings,
Gudrun
EXCITING NEWS
The other day I received an email from TEDx Wilmington that read: “the TEDxWilmington tribe is delighted to inform you that you have been officially selected from a large pool of applicants to give a TEDx Talk at our 3rd Annual Women’s Conference on Friday, November 30, 2018!”
Even though the event is still pending approval from the TED umbrella organization, I am extremely excited to have been given the opportunity to share my idea worth spreading with a larger audience. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the event will receive the stamp of approval to go ahead very soon. Preparations for this event are intense. In addition to preparing, memorizing and rehearsing the talk, there are different assignments due just about every week. Stay tuned for more information to come…
Green blessings,
Gudrun
WEBCAST in CALIFORNIA
Lots of interesting and exciting things are happening in my busy world these days, making life even busier than before. While in California in September Kate Hellmers interviewed me for her show, “Stepping Forward with Kate”. Have fun watching the webcast.
Green blessings,
Gudrun
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