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1 Cup Almonds
1 Cup Sunflower Seeds
2 Tablespoons Ground Flax Seed
1 Cup Pumpkin Seeds
1 Cup Fresh Coconut
1 Cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/2 Cup Goji Berries
1.5 Cups Dates
1.5 Cups Apricots
3 Tablespoons Raw Honey
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

Pre-heat oven to 300
Blend Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Flax Seed, Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut, Oats, Goji Berries together.   Add Dates,
Apricots, Raw Honey, Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, Eggs and blend until it is a paste.

Cover Baking Pan with Coconut Oil.  Add paste.  Place in oven.  Cook for 45 minutes.

Almonds
Good for brain development (great for kids)
Helps in preventing colon cancer by moving food through the colon
Helps reduce the cause of plaque buildup in the arteries of the heart
Regulates Blood Pressure
Regulates Cholesterol
Helps fight diabetes.  Keeps Blood sugar down
Rich in fiber
Boosts Energy
(Drink a lot of water with almonds)

Benefits:

Sunflower Seeds
Helps prevent heart disease and cancer.
Contains Antioxidants.

Ground Flax Seed
Helps with digestion and good for cardiovascular system.
Contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
Provides anti-inflammatory properties

Pumpkin Seeds
Help with the immune system.
Contains antioxidants and Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
Anti-Inflammatory.
May help with arthritis and osteoporosis.
May fight prostate cancer.
Helps stabilize cholesterol.

Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
Lowers Cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease
Makes you feel full longer
May reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
May reduce heart disease
May reduce high blood pressure
Contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
May reduce risk for certain cancers

Raw Honey
Increases natural energy
Used in treating allergies
Treats colds and sore throats (it coats the throat and reduces irritation)
Used as an acne treatment

Cinnamon
May lower cholesterol
May help treat Type 2 Diabetes
Contains antifungal properties and may rid the body of candida
May reduce proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells
When added to food inhibits bacterial growth and is a natural food preservative
Boosts cognitive function and memory
Helps eliminate headaches and migraines
Helps stabilize blood sugar
Increases metabolism

Dates
High in Fiber.
Prevents absorption of LDL Cholesterol.
Protects colon.
Good for vision.
Fights cancer and Cardiovascular disease.
High in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Copper and Magnesium.  Also contains B6.

Vanilla Extract
Antioxidant Properties
May fight Cancer
Boost Metabolism
Reduces Anxiety
May fight infections and fever in children
Reduces Nausea

Apricots
Contains Fiber and antioxidants.
Fights cancer and heart disease.
Lowers cholesterol.
Fights infections and free radicals.
Good source of vitamins and minerals including Iron.

Goji Berries
Contains antioxidants.
May help prevent cancer and heart disease.
May boost the immune system and lower cholesterol.
Anti-Aging properties.
May fight Alzheimer’s.
Good for vision.

Eggs
May prevent macular degeneration
Lowers risk of developing cataracts
May help prevent blood clots, stroke and heart attacks
Helps regulate brain, nervous system and cardiovascular system
May improve lipid profile (Cholesterol Levels)
May lower risk of breast cancer
Promotes healthy hair and nails

Fresh Coconut
Helps Lower Blood Pressure
Promotes Weight Loss
Improves Production of Red Blood Cells
Contains Anti-Viral Properties
Fights Colds and Fevers (Viral)
Boosts Energy

Coconut Oil
New research claiming that it has been helping Alzheimer’s patients improve and even reverse effects.
Positive results for people affected with Type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Increases thyroid health by raising body temperature.
It increases metabolism (increases body temp)
Increases energy
Coconut oil on the body can promote healthy skin and hair