June's 2007 New Tradition Recipe…
Rosemary Walnuts
Raw, hulled English Walnuts
Sweet Butter (Do not substitute margarine)
Dried Rosemary
Sea salt
Cayenne Pepper
Filtered water
ENGLISH WALNUTS
Nutritional Benefits
Walnuts are extremely nutrient-dense. They are a wonderful source of antioxidants, vitamin E, minerals such as manganese, copper, phosphorous, and magnesium, and monounsaturated fats. The walnut is one of the few nuts that contain omega-3 fatty acids and alph-linolenic acid.
Walnuts are also a rich source of protein and dietary fiber and have no dietary cholesterol.
Health Benefits
Naturopathic doctors have utilized the benefits of Walnuts to feed the brain. Naturopathic and the Mediterranean diet have use Walnuts for lowering cholesterol, LDL, and lipoprotein a (Lp(a), a form of lipoprotein that is even a more serious risk for heart disease than LDL).
Arginine is an essential amino acid present in walnuts. This amino acid is converted into nitric oxide, a chemical that allows the blood vessels to relax, remain smooth, and present platelet aggregation. This effect on cholesterol and blood vessels may be the hidden mechanism of the walnut's cardiovascular protective properties.
Walnuts are also rich in antioxidants, in particular ellagic acid. Ellagic acid can impede the metabolic pathways that can usher the way to cancer and heart disease. It does so by protecting healthy cells from free-radical damage, helping to detoxify potential cancer-causing substances, and preventing cancer cells from multiplying.
Safety
Walnuts contain moderate amounts of oxalate. Individuals with a history of oxalate-containing kidney stones should avoid over-consuming them.
SWEET BUTTER
Medicinal Properties
Butter, according to USDA standards, is a concentrated source of milk fat made from milk or cream or both that contains a minimum of 80 percent fat along with some water and nonfat milk solids (casein, lactose, and minerals).
ROSEMARY
Medicinal Properties
The German government has approved internal rosemary use for treatment of indigestion and a supportive treatment for rheumatism and related disorders. It has approved the herb for external use by people with circulation problems.
Health Benefits
Rosemary contains several potent antioxidants. One of the chief antioxidants is rosmarinic acid. This Compound can act to reduce inflammatory responses by altering the concentrations of inflammatory messenger molecules, such s leukotriene B4, making rosemary potentially useful for people with inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, as well as bronchial asthma and atherosclerosis.
Rosemary also contains substances such as flavanoids and volatile oil that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion. Rosemary has been shown to increase the blood flow to the head and brain, thus improving concentration, too.
SEA SALT
Medicinal Properties
Salt is vital to good health, and it is required by the human body in order to function properly. Sodium functions as an electrolyte, and assists with regulating the electrical charges within our cells. Chloride supports potassium absorption, enhances carbon dioxide transportation, regulates body fluid levels, and is an essential component of digestive acids. Salt is a necessary element, and life itself would be impossible without it.
CAYENNE PEPPER
Health Benefits
Cayenne is an anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant. It can ease aspirin-induced upset stomach, fights ulcers, and enhances athletic performance. Cayenne is a digestive aid. It stimulates the production of gastric juices, aids metabolism, and relieves gas.
REFERENCE:
“The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods” by Michael Murray N.D. Copyright 2005; page 454 – 455 Walnuts.
“The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods” by Michael Murray N.D. Copyright 2005; page 573 Sweet Butter.
“The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods” by Michael Murray N.D. Copyright 2005; page 504 – 506 Rosemary.
“The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines” by Charles W. Fetrow, and Juan R. Avila Copyright 2000; page 470 – 471 Rosemary.
Mountain Rose Herbs learning page for Sea salt.
“The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods” by Michael Murray N.D. Copyright 2005; pages 460 – 462 Cayenne Pepper.
“Prescription for Herbal Healing” by Phyllis A. Bach copyright 2002; pages 43 – 44 Cayenne Pepper.
This is our version of the recipe in this book: “Nourishing Traditions” By “Sally Fallon with Mary G. Enig, PhD
