Free Vegetarian Health Ebook for Kids Giveaway!

Congrats to Abhishek, who was the randomly chosen winner on Sept. 17, 2010!

I am excited to announce that author Angela Poch has agreed to give away a copy of her health e-book for children ages 7-12 to one fortunate reader here at Yummy Vegetarian Delights!

This is a health book for children, and has an emphasis on obtaining nutrients from a vegetarian diet.


The 8 chapters include:

• A Better Body is Important
• My Mind Makes My Moods
• Making My Muscle Move
• Fabulous Foods that Feed Me
• Water Within & Without
• Super Sunshine & Ample Air
• Slumbering Sleep
• Taming Tom with Temperance

This would be nice for a homeschool family, or as an educational supplement to teach your children about health and nutrition.

Visit Sette Publishing to learn more about the book, or to buy one of your own. 

Each person is eligible for up to 6 entries. Ways to enter:

• Follow Yummy Vegetarian Delights with Google Friend Connect (on sidebar to the right).
• Follow Yummy Vegetarian Delights on Twitter. 
• 'Like' Yummy Vegetarian Delights on Facebook.
• Tweet about this contest on Twitter, including post link.
• Post about this contest on Facebook, including post link. 
• Blog about contest, including post link.

IMPORTANT: Once you have completed as many tasks as you would like (up to 6), send an email to me at Angel@YummyVegetarianDelights.com , telling me what you have done and  how many entries you have. Or, you may leave that information in the comment section below. Please include your name and email address so I may get in touch with you. The winner will be randomly chosen using Random.org on Friday, September 17th. The winner will then be contacted and Angela Poch will send out the winning e-book.

The health beneftis of Basil

Basil is a very tasty herb. To eat more basil you can add it to soups, or make a yummy pesto. Here are some reasons why you should:

•       The flavonoids in Basil protect your cells and chromosomes from radiation and oxygen damage.
  
•       Scientific research has revealed that Basil kills some parasites, so eating Basil regularly may be a safeguard against unwelcome guests!
  
•       Basil inhibits antibiotic resistant bacteria, which are the bacteria that are finding a way to survive Dr. prescribed antibiotics.  
•       Basil is anti-inflammatory, and since inflammation is to blame for many health problems, that is a very good thing. 
•       Basil is anti-yeast, and can be used both internally and externally for that purpose.
•       Basil is a good source of vitamins A and C, iron, magnesium, and calcium. What a power-packed little spice!  

      All of that, and it tastes GREAT! :o)

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The Health Benefits of Thyme

The Health Benefits of Thyme

"Everyone should make time for thyme." That phrase has probably been said as long this beautiful plant has been called by that name. Many people hear of thyme, but give it very little thought. As you will see, there is a lot to discover about this little herb.

The thyme plant, of which there are many varieties, is a delicate looking plant. It is actually in the mint family. It's appearance reminds one more of chamomile leaves. It's fragrance is mildly reminiscent of mint, but it possesses a smell that is very unique in it's own right. However you describe it's fragrance, it is very pleasant, and is used in aromatherapy to lift the mood and help alleviate pain.

• Thyme has strong anti-oxident properties, which means it offers protection for your cells and helps to clean up free radicals.

• It is also a good source of iron, calcium, and manganese(an essential trace nutrient).

• It has anti-spasmatic and expectorant proporties. It is good for soothing lungs and air passages, removing mucus from lungs and intestines, as well as expelling parasites.

• On studies on aging rats,  thymol (a volatile oil in thyme), was shown to cause the body to have more DHA, that is, more of the good fat.

• Thyme is a cancer preventative, due to many of it's components.

• Research has also shown that both thyme and basil can keep food from becoming contaminated, as well as actually decontaminate food, due to it's antibacterial  properties.

• Insects don't like thyme, so planting it in your garden is a wonderful idea. You can also boil some thyme, put the thyme water in a spray bottle and spray it on your garden plants, as well as use it as a household cleaner.

With wonderful benefits like these, coupled with it's great flavor, I see no reason why you shouldn't use it every chance you get!
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