Author: Jenny

I am a public health nutrition counselor with fifteen years experience in the field of prenatal and early child health and lactation education (breast feeding support). Autoimmune disease, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and genetic defects that can cause nutrient deficiencies are also research interests.
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Civil rights for all equally.

In celebration of freedom and equality for all communities across the country today celebrates the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. . He spoke about the need for income equality to exist for true equality for minority groups to be likely. Civil rights are about the right to vote and be represented equally in government.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Sculpture from the Remember Them Monuments at the Henry J Kaiser Memorial Park, See:
Inspiring Words about Peace – Kaiser Permanente Memorial Park

Education about our rights and about government is necessary to be able to recognize when civil rights abuses are occurring. Lesson plans and activities for students or other learners are available on the website i civics.org https://www.icivics.org/

Other information is available by The Leadership Conference site https://civilrights.org/

Doves – a symbol of peace.


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Pomegranate Peel Extract – compilation of research

Around the world there are many teams working on uses of pomegranate peel for industrial, agricultural, food application, and human and veterinarian health care purposes. Much of it is organized in an initial draft along with links to some of my previous work on developing home recipes for personal use of pomegranate peel extract.

  • See: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1biWxjYHOHd-i73Wui69QIO6zVuqNwGHZdYU56H9pLTw/edit?usp=sharing
  • I will continue to work towards combining the previous information I’ve found and recipes and the new list of research references into one cohesive document, however in the interest of open research and advancing health and sustainability I’m sharing the initial draft now.
  • The health benefits have seemed like a miracle to me, sharing the good news in hope that it reaches more people is my goal.
  • Two large pomegranates.
  • Peel and seeds separated.
  • Chopped peel.
  • Peel with water & coconut oil.
  • After 20 minutes simmering.
  • Strained pulp and extract.
  • Extract for freezing, the coconut oil separates from the water based extract and floats on the surface once the liquid cools.

Disclaimer: Opinions are my own and the information is provided for educational purposes within the guidelines of fair use. While I am a Registered Dietitian this information is not intended to provide individual health guidance. Please see a health professional for individual health care purposes.

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Fonia- sustainable grain

Our changing world and growing population can benefit from changing what we put on our menu plans – change what we eat often. Fonia is a drought tolerant grain in the millet family which can be harvested in just six to eight weeks from planting and it tolerates poor soil conditions.

Fonia is native to West African countries and may also have been used by ancient Egyptian cultures as the grain has been found in archeological sites.

Fonia is cooked similarly to rice but is a smaller grain. It would be good as a hot breakfast porridge or used like rice in salads or side dishes. It is gluten free, rich in fiber, protein, magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins. For more information and a couple recipes see: “Whole Grains- Fonio,” By Jessica Levinson, Today’s Dietitian, https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0918p12.shtml

Disclaimer: Information provided for educational purposes within the guidelines of fair use, not intended for individual health care guidance.