3 John 2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy
soul
prospereth.
"...would it not be wiser for all to educate themselves in the use of simple remedies, than to
venture to
use drugs that are given a long name to hide their real qualities.
Why need anyone be ignorant of
God's remedies...All should understand what to do {for} themselves. They may call upon
someone
who understands nursing, but everyone should have an intelligent knowledge of the house he
lives in.
All should understand what to do in case of sickness." {2SM 289.4}
BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES:
ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE FOODS WE HAVE TODAY:
Molasses comes from the Latin word "melaceres" which, by definition, means honey like.
Molasses
was the sweetener of choice during colonial times as it was less costly. Some historians believe
that
the Molasses Act of 1733 passed by England was the catalyst to colonial unrest and
dissatisfaction.
England by placing a tariff hoped to discourage trade with the West Indies. In the mid-twentieth
century it became a popular item with the health food movement.
BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES IS MADE BY BOILING DOWN THE SUGAR CANE. This
process is
repeated three times to crystallize and remove the crystals (refined sugar that is completely void
of
any minerals and is a toxic substance). The third cooking process results in this black goop that is
full
of minerals. Most people only associate it with the mineral iron. It has gems of minerals waiting
to be
easily assimilated into the body.
What Vitamins and Minerals are contained in Blackstrap Molasses?
Molasses contains an excellent supply of (B Vitamins). It is an alkali-forming food,
BENEFICIAL FOR
MAINTAINING A PROPER ACID-ALKALI BALANCE IN THE BODY.
BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES IS HIGH IN (CHROMIUM). 1 TABLESPOON WILL SUPPLY
100% OF
THE RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of Chromium. CHROMIUM IS NEEDED TO
METABOLIZE SUGAR. A DEFICIENCY OF CHROMIUM HAS BEEN SHOWN TO LEAD
TO
WEIGHT GAIN AND DIABETES, which is interesting since SUGAR DEPLETES YOUR
BODY OF
CHROMIUM.(CALCIUM), which IS ESSENTIAL TO HEALTH, IS HIGH IN BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES.
Just 2
teaspoons contains 11.8% of the RDA of Calcium.
One tablespoon of Molasses contains more
calcium than a glass of milk (+/- 100milligrams).
Calcium is important to healthy bones, teeth
formation, and prevention of bone loss.
CALCIUM ASSISTS IN MANY BODILY
FUNCTIONS SUCH
AS THE CONTRACTING OF MUSCLES AND HEART, BLOOD CLOTTING, AND NERVE
FUNCTION. CALCIUM BINDS WITH TOXINS IN THE COLON AND HELPS IN THEIR
ELIMINATION. THIS IMPROVES COLON HEALTH AND REDUCES RISKS OF COLON
CANCER.
(COPPER) IS ANOTHER MINERAL THAT IS IN HIGH QUANTITIES IN THIS POT OF
WEALTH.
You get 14% of the RDA in just 2 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses. AN INADEQUATE
INTAKE OF
COPPER IN OUR DIET CAN LEAD TO NUMEROUS HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS
ELEVATION OF
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LDL (BAD CHOLESTEROL) AND LOWERING HDL (GOOD CHOLESTEROL), EARLY
GRAYING
OF HAIR, OSTEOPOROSIS, DEFICIENCY IRON ANEMIA, IMPAIRED BRAIN
FUNCTION, JOINT
PROBLEMS AND SPORADIC HEART BEAT.
(MANGANESE) IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR A HEALTHY NERVOUS SYSTEM. Aren't we
all
stressed at times? It helps in the production of protein and carbohydrates. It is also an important
part
of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) which protects us against free radicals.
Just 2
teaspoons provides 18% of RDA.
(MAGNESIUM) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CALCIUM INTAKE TO THENERVE CELLS.
It is
critical in bone and cell energy production. It also helps in the regulation of calcium levels. You
get
7.3% in just two teaspoons of blackstrap molasses.
(ZINC) is an essential mineral. It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrate, energy, protein
synthesis, carbon dioxide transport.
Other Function of Zinc in the Body :
1. Essential in the healing of wound
2. Anti-stress
3. For normal skeletal growth
4. Helps in improvement of brain function (including memory).
5. Helps alleviate benign prostatic hypertrophy.
6. Aid in the synthesis of insulin (most diabetic have low level of zinc).
(CHOLINE) IS USED BY THE BRAIN TO MAKE ACETYCHOLINE, a neurotransmitter that
plays arole in MEMORY FUNCTION. IT HELPS BUILD CELL MEMBRANES AND MOVE FATS
AND
NUTRIENTS BETWEEN CELLS. CHOLINE AIDS IN REPRODUCTION, FETAL AND
INFANT
DEVELOPMENT, A HEALTH LIVER, GALLBLADDER, AND HEART. CHOLINE
INCREASES
GOOD CHOLESTEROL AND REDUCES BAD CHOLESTEROL.
Molasses is also rich in (PHOSPHORIC ACID). IF THIS AND POTASSIUM ARE DEFICIENT,
a general breakdown of the cells, especially of the nerves and brain, can occur.
BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES IS THE HIGHEST FOOD SOURCE OF (POTASSIUM). 1
TABLESPOON OF BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES HAS 340 MG. OF POTASSIUM. 1
TABLESPOON
OF ORGANIC BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES HAS 720 MG. OF POTASSIUM. POTASSIUM
HELPS IN
THE REGULATION OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND CARDIOVASCULAR
PROBLEMS. IT
HELPS IN ELECTROLYTE BALANCE AND . IT AIDS IN THE SMOOTH FUNCTIONING
OF THE
MUSCULAR AND NERVOUS SYSTEM. LOW POTASSIUM LEVELS HAVE BEEN
LINKED TO
CANCER. A mere two teaspoons give 9.7% of RDA.
THE CROWNING JEWEL THAT MOST ASSOCIATE WITH BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES IS
(IRON).
BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES PROVIDES MORE IRON THAN RED MEAT, which is
commonly used
for iron, and has less calories and no fat. Another commonly used way to increase iron levels are
pharmaceuticals. These iron supplements tend to be very constipating, while BLACKSTRAP
MOLASSES HELPS IN REGULATING BOWELS. IRON ASSISTS IN HEMOGLOBIN
PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTING OXYGEN TO THE CELLS. IT IS ALSO AN ESSENTIAL
PART OF
ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION AND METABOLISM. BLACKSTRAP
MOLASSES BOOSTS IRON RESERVES, ENERGIZING THE BODY. This is a GREAT
BENEFIT
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DURING MENSTRUATION CYCLE, PREGNANCY, LACTATION, AND FOR GROWING
CHILDREN
WHEN IRON LEVELS ARE TAXED. Excellent results have even shown in blood tests in as
little as
three weeks taking just one tablespoon per day. 2 teaspoons have 13.3% of RDA.
Last but not least in our mineral treasure chest are (SELENIUM), 3.5% of the RDA, and B6 at
5%
RDA in only two teaspoons of black strap molasses.
SELENIUM HELPS IN PROTECTION OF
THE
ELASTICITY OF TISSUES. IT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT. IT BOOSTS THE IMMUNE
SYSTEM ANDPROTECTS AGAINST CANCER. IT ALSO PLAYS A ROLE IN BLOOD PRESSURE
LEVELS. B6
(Pyridoxine) IS CRITICAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. IT AIDS
THE
BODY IN UTILIZING AMINO ACIDS. B6 AIDS IN THE PRODUCTION OF SEROTONIN,
MELATONIN, AND DOPAMINE.
Word of caution - use only UNSULPHURED blackstrap molasses! Organic is best, but for
sure
use unsulphured. We don't want toxins with our food.
A DEFINITE SUPER FOOD, BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES HAS BEEN USED AS AN AID
FOR:
ACNE, ACID REFLUX, ANEMIA, BRUISES, COLD SORES, REGULATING MENSTRUAL
FLOW,
COLITIS, CYST REDUCTION, TUMOR REDUCTION, TOOTH DECAY, WARTS,
DERMATITIS,
HAIR DAMAGE, ECZEMA, PSORIASIS, VARICOSE VEINS, ULCERS, RESTORING
GRAY HAIR,
BRITTLE NAILS, ANGINA PECTORIS(chest pain), ANXIETY, CONSTIPATION, JOINT
PAIN,
ARTHRITIC PAIN, OSTEOPOROSIS, HEART PALPITATIONS AND EDEMA.
As the famous ADAGE goes......"LET THY FOOD BE THY MEDICINE AND MEDICINE BE
THY
FOOD."
***Blackstrap Molasses can be mixed in Juice, Water, Hot Cereal, Hot Herbal Tea, etc...
***For children, give no more than 1 teaspoon 3 times per day....
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES, GO TO THE FOLLOWING
LINKS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeF2qsF0WBc&NR=1&feature=fvwp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsCHak5eh2g
http://www.naturalnews.com/026296_molasses_health_sugar.html
BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES NUTRIENT ANALYSIS:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?pfriendly=1&tname=nutrientprofile&dbid=85
***Some of the information provided has been taken from a paper written by Yvonne Salcido
SISTER WHITE APPROVED OF MOLASSES
" I know no reason why you cannot set just as good a table as
we do. We have nothing but the simplest articles prepared in a
variety of ways, all strictly hygienic. We have cracked wheat; for
a change, cracked corn. We then take sorghum molasses, put
water with it and boil it thoroughly, stir in a little thickening of
flour, and this we eat on our puddings, graham or cracked
wheat, or cracked corn. {2BIO 303.2}
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WHEN NOT TO EAT MOLASSES:
" I hope you will not eat much sweet. Your skin is in a bad condition. You must tell Anna to get
fruitinstead of molasses. . . . Don't stint yourself on fruit. Apples at one dollar a bushel are not high,
and
are more beneficial to health.--Letter 7, 1866, p. 1. (To Edson White, December 13, 1866.) {3MR
183.1}
2BIO = Biographical Books, Volume 2
3MR = Manuscript Releases, Volume 3
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