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Epilepsy Insight #16: Nutrient Power by William J. Walsh PhD

 

Nutrient Power by William J. Walsh is exactly what I wished I had access to back in 2009 when I was first diagnosed with epilepsy! Can you believe that twelve years ago not a single search engine could produce an article on the subject??? The only results were medical articles that contained keywords such as epilepsy, hormones, imbalance, menstrual cycle, etc. Many of these only discussed the general subject of epilepsy rather than the particular subject of Catamenial Epilepsy. Every once in a while we found one that seemed promising however it was always restricted to university libraries. Even if we found some information possibly related to Catamenial Epilepsy we could go no further than the synopsis and those aren’t exactly known for containing mind-blowing research. 

Thankfully, times have changed in short of amount of time and information on Catamenial Epilepsy is now readily available. So why Nutrient Power?? Well, Walsh discusses a concept that modern medicine refuses to acknowledge as relevant or true…it is the idea that every human bodily function is intertwined or connected with the other. More specifically, one function directly affects another function. Too often, we are told that two health issues in two separate parts of the body are limited to only the area where they are occurring.

As the patient, it is difficult to think about the possibility of more than one problem existing inside of your body. The truth is that these discoveries do not hinder your ability to function, they are the fuel to your fire of understanding your whole body so that you can truly find healing. I like to say that where health is concerned, ignorance is never bliss. If you are going to form your plan for recovery, I have found it is best to fist understand exactly which areas need my attention the most. 

You are unique, your case of epilepsy is filled with a blend of symptoms that only you can claim. As much as doctors like to make each epileptic seem like the same case of epilepsy, it just isn’t true. Believe it or not, you know better than your neurologist exactly what your first step needs to be on your journey toward healing because you know your body better. 

Nutrient Power has been so amazing for me because it opened my eyes to symptoms that I had previously disregarded. I wasn’t trying to picky about the symptoms I focused on, but when you’re having seizures the simpler symptoms naturally fade to the background of my mind. A good example is white spots on my finger nails. Truthfully, I hadn’t even realized this should be considered as a symptom because I had always assumed this was a consequence of scuffing my nails throughout the day without realizing it. Nope. This is actually a sign of zinc deficiency. Did you know that a zinc deficiency can lead to the manifestation of epileptic seizures??? 

It is such a small detail in the scheme of things, yet it reveals the presence of a problem in your body that can lead to a life altering disease. Could this be one of the reasons behind my own case of epilepsy?? I cannot yet answer this question, but I have added zinc to the list of supplements I am currently incorporating into my daily regimen. What I’m trying to say is, do not be so quick as I was to write off the small details because you never know when those “small” details might reveal to you an area that needs some treatment.

I began Nutrient Power at the recommendation of a friend and I am more aware of my current condition because of it. I recommend reading it with a highlighter and some sticky notes just in case you might want to save those extra special pieces of info for later. Happy Reading!  

Check out my epilepsy insight below for more details on my personal experience with Nutrient Power…

Also, click any of the “Nutrient Power” links in this article to purchase the book for yourself!

 

Medical Disclaimer:

The information posted on Seize the Day Blog, including but not limited to, articles, images, recipes, text, and other material are shared for informational purposes only. None of the writings should be looked upon as advice meant to replace that of an actual medical professional. If you suspect you have a serious medical condition you should seek help from a healthcare professional immediately. Please be aware that the author of this website is posting information simply to inform NOT to recommend others about health-related topics. Before following any information (i.e. undertaking a new healthcare or diet routine) found here on Seize the Day Blog, you should always consult a medical professional first. Please be sure to never disregard any medicinal advice because of something you have read on this website.

*Attention Readers*:

This video is not intended to be a type of promotional content for the Cereset Corporation. I have no connection with Cereset except for my own personal sessions that I have completed with local doctors. My motivation behind creating this video came from my own desire to share this exciting process with others in need.

 

Fight Back Against Your Common Cold

Herbal teas are used for many different things, but most of all they’re used to heal. Whether it’s a hot cup of tea to bring comfort during a stressful time or to sooth a seasonal cold, tea is great for both!

When I was a kid I used to turn to products such as cough drops and liquid cold medicine. It was common knowledge in my house that those were the types of products you used to fight a cold. However, as an adult I now have allergies and sensitivities that actually prevent me from using the afore mentioned products. At first, this made for some incredibly inconvenient circumstances. Let’s face it, learning a brand new regimen for healing is challenging on any given day, but it is especially tedious when the outcome for my mistake(s) could be 1 or more Grand Mal seizures. It’s a game changer, that’s for sure, but it has taught me to err on the side of caution. So cautious I have been when it comes to introducing potential solutions for healing….

Early on, I learned about the benefits of hot tea. Both herbal and handmade. Here I am ten years later and herbal tea remains my go-to product for fighting the average cold. So here are some of my favorite products and recipes:

As always, organic is your optimal choice when it comes to herbal teas. It is especially important because while your tea bag steeps and becomes stronger, so will those pesticides if you use a non-organic product. This is not beneficial for your body’s ability to fight against a cold nor will it contribute to your body’s long term health. So, do yourself a favor now and just go organic. 

Echinacea Tea – This is probably the most widely known herbal tea for treating the common cold. And there is just cause be-cause this particular leaf is chalk full of beneficial nutrients necessary for you to begin moving toward healing instead of regressing into an even more miserable illness.

+ Product Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Echinacea-Plus-Pack/dp/B07PVCDS3P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=RD5SPP12U57Z&keywords=traditional+medicinals+echinacea+plus+tea&qid=1578444310&sprefix=traditional+medicinals+chin%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-4

Catnip Tea – While this plant tends to make kitties go crazy, it actually has a calming effect on the human body. It is from the mint family and blends well with others teas from this same family such as peppermint and spearmint. The calming effects are best for soothing sore throats and coughs. When you can’t use a cough drop, this is pretty much a life line for your raw and achy throat. 

+ Product Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Herbals-Organic-Blossom-Caffeine/dp/B01MS85RA2/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-Y2F0bmlwIHRlYQ%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cx=catnip+tea&keywords=catnip+tea&pd_rd_i=B01MS85RA2&pd_rd_r=53b45c93-3286-4dfb-b8b1-34b91cbd893b&pd_rd_w=xKsp8&pd_rd_wg=mtNHK&pf_rd_p=6d29ef56-fc35-411a-8a8e-7114f01518f7&pf_rd_r=31WE9X6SKGDJ6030VMVS&psc=1&qid=1578444542

Peppermint Tea – The mint family contains some pretty amazing super powers. Like Catnip, this tea also soothes sore throats and coughs. However, Peppermint goes a little further by actually helping the human body in a multitude of other ways as well. For instance, epilepsy patients may want to consider this tea if they are looking for a way to eliminate stress and promote calm behavior. 

This tea has worked for many epileptics (myself, included) and it tastes great hot or cold. But when using it for cold-fighting purposes, it is best to drink it hot. 

This next super power is for the ladies…This tea can also help relieve menstrual cramping. I speak from experience here when I say that the soothing properties of the peppermint leaf do have an effect on those muscles in your lower abdomen as well. I tend to get some pretty bad cramps and this tea has successfully alleviated all pain.   

+ Product Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Peppermint-Herbal/dp/B0009F3PJ4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=traditional+medicinals+peppermint+tea&qid=1578444719&s=grocery&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=1-1

Chamomile Tea – This particular tea is probably my favorite hot tea to drink for pleasure and for therapeutic purposes. The mild taste of the chamomile flower makes for a gentle, yet soothing tonic that has proven time and again for me personally its powerful immune boosting abilities. Some people are scared away by the terms “Gentle” or “Mild” because they are afraid this is code for Cheap, Ineffective, and Weak. Yes, the soothing effects of Chamomile are gentle on your body, however, this does not mean the effects fail to accomplish their purpose. In fact, characteristics such as Gentle and Mild are actually preferred by people like myself who have A LOT of sensitivities to ingredients in general. So, before writing this particular tea off as ineffective, I beg you to try it so that you too may experience the benefits of the chamomile flower. If you would like to increase the positive effects of this tea, add a tablespoon of raw organic honey. Plus, it makes your tea a little sweet and I’m always pro-sweetness! are actually a lifeline for an epileptic like myself because I have A LOT of sensitives to ingredients in tea is not effective. On the contrary, chamomile herbal tea mixed with 1 tablespoon of honey make for one powerful cold-fighting tonic without any synthetic chemicals. Why not give this particular tea a try??? 

+ Product Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Chamomile-Pack/dp/B01L9U9KIC/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=traditional+medicinals+chamomile+tea&qid=1578444857&s=grocery&sr=1-4

Honey/Lemon Tea – I usually like to use one tablespoon of honey alone as a cough remedy, however, this tea goes ten steps further and it is amazing! The antibacterial properties from the lemon and the soothing temperature of the warm water make for a magical tonic that really does sooth those annoying coughs! It is especially useful when I cannot get my coughing to stop. Whenever that happens I drink some of this tea. Its simple too! Only 1 lemon, 1 T honey, and however much warm or hot water you wish. Just remember, the less the water, the stronger the flavor so be careful if you’re looking for a mild flavored tea. 

***Side Note: There is quite a large of amount of just straight lemon juice in this recipe so take caution when it comes to your intake. Lemon juice is very harsh on your teeth, therefore, it is best to drink no more than 1-2 times a day. Also, if you would like to take extra precautionary measures, drink through a straw. It is best to drink warm so if you do use warm not hot water this should be doable. If the water is too hot for a straw, no worries, but you should probably brush your teeth after drinking the tea. This is what I like to do in order to try and protect the enamel on my teeth. 

+ Product Recommendation for the Honey:

https://www.amazon.com/Eco-Bee-Farms-HONEY-Unpasteurized/dp/B006MWDFUC/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_0_6/147-4298615-2431315?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006MWDFUC&pd_rd_r=21a5ab61-88d2-47bf-8e4c-d17ed14044a7&pd_rd_w=WboqI&pd_rd_wg=McRsA&pf_rd_p=b1bfe359-2fd4-467d-b6e5-960dee9202b3&pf_rd_r=29WCACG1WKCJAYX7G8PD&psc=1&refRID=29WCACG1WKCJAYX7G8PD

Ginger-Honey Tea – It’s only three ingredients, but it is packed full of immune boosting ingredients! First, we have the raw organic honey. I prefer to use the product by YS Eco Bee Farms. It is unfiltered, unpasteurized, and kosher.  I always love to see these characteristics in a product like honey because I know all of the beneficial properties naturally found in honey haven’t been filtered out during unnecessary exposure to high levels of heat. Nor have these beneficial properties been removed by chemicals. Raw is always better. And this honey makes any amazing addition to any tea, especially this one! Combine the honey with the second ingredient and you have the makings a magical recipe.

Fresh, raw ginger isn’t always the favorite flavor for people, but it sure does protect your body from bad bacteria. It is also wonderful at eliminating the bacteria currently in your body. So, when we’re talking about the common cold, this raw ginger ingredient will help strengthen your body’s immune system in order to prevent getting sick. If you already have a cold, it will build your body’s natural immunities to help you fight and find healing that much sooner. For every other possible situation, it will boost your immune system to keep you healthy all year long. It is important to note that I am talking about ginger root here, not the powdered ginger found on the Spices & Herbs aisle. For this particular ingredient, you’ll want to use a pairing knife to remove the skin of the ginger root, keeping only the bright yellow inside of the root. Remember to take as little of the bright yellow part as possible while carving your ginger root because we want as much of this inside our tea as possible.  Once you have removed all skin, use a cheese grater to shred your ginger root into fine strands. It is important to shred it like this instead of just sticking the whole root into the cup of tea because the shredding process actually allows more of the nutrients to be distributed throughout the entire cup of tea. If you stick the whole body without first shredding many of these beneficial nutrients will remain inside of the thick body of the root.

Lastly, we have the coconut oil. This is one ingredient that is fantastic for everything. You name the problem and I’m sure we could find a way to use this product to help improve “said” circumstances. Clearly I’m a coconut oil fan, but it is for good reason because this oil is just good for you. Everything about it works in your favor and contributes to your long-term health! So often, we find products that are filled with synthetic ingredients that, in reality, aren’t very beneficial at all. Take a magnifying glass to each ingredient’s true colors and you’ll find an ingredient that does more to hurt you than heal you. Inshort, its nice to find a product like coconut oil where the motives of the product are clear: to promote good health. 

Mix these three ingredients together and you’ll have yourself the trifecta tea for fighting a cold. Truth be told, I actually drink this tea everyday with breakfast to boost my immune system and it truly does wonders! In 2019 I only had one cold despite the multiple times throughout the year when members of my own household came down with very serious colds lasting at least 5 days. It’s powerful stuff and it makes you feel great too!  

If you only choose one tea from the list, I recommend this tea because it’s powerful stuff and it makes you feel great too! To learn more, visit my article From My Recipe Box to Yours: Ginger-Honey Tea.

Ginger-Honey Tea Recipe:

1 tsp coconut oil

1 T fresh grated ginger

1-2 T honey, Hot water

 

In conclusion, I hope all of these suggestions are helpful to you and maybe even contribute to your healing when dealing with a cold. However, please remember that these are simply suggestions and should not be viewed as instructions or advice meant to replace that of a medical professional. Always be careful and consult your doctor before making any changes to your healthcare routine. That being said, I wish all of my readers a very happy and healthy new year!! Let’s go 2020!

 

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Sources:

1. Catnip Tea Product Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Herbals-Organic-Blossom-Caffeine/dp/B01MS85RA2/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-Y2F0bmlwIHRlYQ%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cx=catnip+tea&keywords=catnip+tea&pd_rd_i=B01MS85RA2&pd_rd_r=53b45c93-3286-4dfb-b8b1-34b91cbd893b&pd_rd_w=xKsp8&pd_rd_wg=mtNHK&pf_rd_p=6d29ef56-fc35-411a-8a8e-7114f01518f7&pf_rd_r=31WE9X6SKGDJ6030VMVS&psc=1&qid=1578444542

2. Chamomile Tea Product Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Chamomile-Pack/dp/B01L9U9KIC/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=traditional+medicinals+chamomile+tea&qid=1578444857&s=grocery&sr=1-4

3. Coconut Oil Tea Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074JFTNZ8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

4. Echinacea Plus Tea Product Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Echinacea-Plus-Pack/dp/B07PVCDS3P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=RD5SPP12U57Z&keywords=traditional+medicinals+echinacea+plus+tea&qid=1578444310&sprefix=traditional+medicinals+chin%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-4

5. Honey Product Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/Eco-Bee-Farms-HONEY-Unpasteurized/dp/B006MWDFUC/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_0_6/147-4298615-2431315?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006MWDFUC&pd_rd_r=21a5ab61-88d2-47bf-8e4c-d17ed14044a7&pd_rd_w=WboqI&pd_rd_wg=McRsA&pf_rd_p=b1bfe359-2fd4-467d-b6e5-960dee9202b3&pf_rd_r=29WCACG1WKCJAYX7G8PD&psc=1&refRID=29WCACG1WKCJAYX7G8PD

6. Peppermint Tea Product Recommendation:

https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Medicinals-Organic-Peppermint-Herbal/dp/B0009F3PJ4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=traditional+medicinals+peppermint+tea&qid=1578444719&s=grocery&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=1-1

 

Medical Disclaimer:

The information posted on Seize the Day Blog, including but not limited to, articles, images, recipes, text and other material are shared for informational purposes only. None of the writings should be looked upon as advice meant to replace that of an actual medical professional. If you suspect you have a serious medical condition you should seek help from a healthcare professional immediately. Please be aware that the author of this website is posting information simply to inform NOT to recommend others about health-related topics. Before following any information (i.e. undertaking a new healthcare or diet routine) found here on Seize the Day Blog, you should always consult a medical professional first. Please be sure to never disregard any medicinal advice because of something you have read on this website.

From My Recipe Box to Yours: Sore Throat Remedy


It’s January again, a brand new year has arrived along with a brand new cold & flu season. Ordinarily, I would be quite annoyed with this arrival because getting sick is just plain inconvenient at a time when I’m trying to keep up with my resolutions (which is difficult enough during good health). However, I recently discovered a remedy that actually works at healing and/or preventing the development of a sore throat. It’s also super simple and consists of only four ingredients! Lemon, ginger root, honey, and hot water. As you probably already guessed, the taste is a little sour, but all you have to do is gargle with the mixture for 1-2 minutes. No drinking is required. Plus, the honey tones down the sour flavor.

If you have a sore throat already, I recommend gargling a mouthful of the liquid at least 5-6 times a day until the sore feeling subsides. If you are using the remedy for preventive measure, 1-2 times a day will be just fine. The recipe is below, I hope that those of you currently battling the cold/flu get well soon!

 

From My Recipe Box to Yours: Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

 

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 

I’m all about healthy eating, but I’m also all about eating good food. One of the biggest misunderstandings when it comes to dieting is the idea that you have to surrender all yummy foods for boring low carb dishes composed mostly of fat free ingredients. The truth? For starters, fat free ingredients are actually very unhealthy for you (I am going to do an entire article on this very subject and why you should avoid fat free foods like the plague, so keep an eye out for that!). Also, it is important to remember that if you truly want to eat healthy, your biggest focus should be on portion control. You could be eating nothing but veggies, fruits and yogurt for each meal, but if you’re eating enough for three people you are never going to see the results you so desperately want.

I have found that the only foods I NEED to give up are the ones with poor ingredients like Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), preservatives, chemicals and hormone additives. If you would like to learn more about the quality of foods and their poor ingredients, click here, to read my latest article “Quality of Foods: The Key to Healthy Living Begins With Your Diet.” It is unbelievable to discover how many foods contain terrible ingredients! On a more encouraging note, it is also so much fun when you discover food products that are both healthy and of good quality. Don’t panic, these foods do exist! You just have to find them. I recommend going to Organic grocery stores like Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, and Sprouts Market to find the best selection of products.

Now that I have transformed my diet to be 99% Organic and 100% MSG free, my motto for eating is “everything in moderation.” I have found that I can stay healthy while still eating the comfort foods I love by monitoring my portions. Now, I’m not saying it’s okay to eat greasy, fried foods for every meal. I simply mean that it’s okay to eat some foods like this every once in a while without beating yourself up afterward. The only ingredients I have removed from my diet are MSG, synthetic contents, hormone additives and as many chemicals possible. I eat “fattening” foods like bread and pasta, but I manage to maintain a healthy weight of 114 pounds through portion control.

In fact, one of my favorite meals to both cook and eat happens to be grilled cheese sandwiches. So, when I found an entire blog entry dedicated to various gourmet-grilled cheeses, it instantly became a red-letter day. This list was composed of some pretty amazing creations, but there was one in particular that stood out to me: Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich. It was the picture that initially caught my eye. Layers of bacon strips and baked jalapeño peppers in between sourdough bread, one side coated in goat cheese, the other in apricot jam. Enough to make your mouth water, right?

You can visit the full article for this recipe or you can scroll down to find it with step-by-step directions complete with pictures. In addition to sharing this delicious recipe, I’m also going to give you a few tips on what products to use so that you can avoid unhealthy ingredients like MSG, therefore making a grilled cheese that is actually healthy for you! Who knew that was possible???

If you would like to visit the full list of gourmet grilled cheese you can here: 8 Innovative Ways to Eat a Grilled Cheese!

Here’s an extra link to some extra recipes if you’re grilled cheese obsessed like me: 31 Grilled Cheeses That Are Better Than a Boyfriend!

 

 

 

Okay, so there are five key ingredients to this recipe: sourdough bread, bacon, jalapeño peppers, goat cheese, and apricot preserves. My first tip for this recipe is to be extra careful with the brand of bacon you use. When I first removed MSG from my diet, grocery shopping became challenging, but finding good quality bacon was impossible! After searching and searching, I finally found Applegate Sunday Bacon. It’s free of MSG, chemical additives, dextrose and many other toxic ingredients commonly found in most bacon. The best part? You can find it at Target! I use two different types of Applegate bacon: Good Morning Bacon (which is a thicker cut of bacon, closer to what you typically find in Europe) and Sunday Bacon (the thinner cut of bacon commonly found here in the United States).

Bacon2

 

I prefer cooking my bacon in the oven, so I place the strips side by side in glass pans and cook them for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees, sometimes more or less depending on the bacon.

 

While the bacon is cooking, you can start on the jalapeño peppers. I like to begin by slicing off the top of the pepper where the stem is located. I then continue to slice the jalapeños in half so that I can remove the seeds. Once the seeds are completely removed, I place them in rows in a 9×13 inch glass pan (although any size will do, 9×13 prevents overcrowding, giving the peppers plenty of room to bake).

 

I recommend cooking these little guys for at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the outer skins are starting to brown. The original source for this recipe suggests peeling the outer skin off each jalapeño pepper, but after trying it and struggling to accomplish this task, I tried leaving the skins on and found that it tastes exactly the same! So, peeling the skins is completely up to you, but it really makes no difference in the flavor or the texture of the sandwich (and it saves you time in the kitchen, who doesn’t love that?).

Now that our bacon and jalapeños are finished cooking, we can start assembling our grilled cheeses. For the sourdough bread, I use the Trader Joe’s brand Artisan Bread Sourdough Boule. It’s not Organic, unfortunately, but it is baked fresh daily and free of toxic ingredients. I also use Trader’s Joe’s brand goat cheese, it’s delicious! As for the apricot jam, I get mine from a local bakery exclusive to my area so for those of you outside of the Southern California area I recommend trying to find a locally grown product, as well. If you can’t find a local jam, look for an Organic brand with a small list of ingredients. This will give you the best chance at finding a “clean” product, free or almost free of toxic ingredients.

For each sandwich you make, be sure to butter the outsides of both pieces of bread for when you cook them in the skillet. On the inside of one piece of bread, spread an even layer of goat cheese and do the same with the apricot jam on the other piece. Add the jalapeños and bacon to complete the assembly process. In the picture below you can only see one layer of bacon, but I actually like to add a second layer on top of the jalapeños for a little extra crunch. The amount of bacon you add is really up to you and your preference because they’re delicious either way!

Apricot Jelly & Goat Cheese

 

Peppers & Bacon Added…Now it’s time to cook!

And now you’re ready to put your sandwiches into the skillet! If you cook them on Medium Low heat, it will take about 8-10 minutes for the bread to become golden brown, which is exactly what you want! Be sure to flip the grilled cheeses once halfway through so that both sides are thoroughly toasted.

And voila! Your Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are now ready to eat! After one bite, I’m sure this will become one of your favorite meals! Happy Cooking!!!

 

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: 

Ingredients:

2 slices sourdough bread

2 ounces goat cheese, softened to room temp

4 slices crisp bacon

3 whole fresh jalapeño peppers

1 Tbsp apricot preserves

2 Tbsp butter

Directions:

Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise, and remove stem, ribs and seeds.

Place cut-side-down on a baking sheet, and broil until skins blacken and blister, about five minutes. Remove jalapeños from broiler (or oven), and transfer immediately into a plastic bag or other sealed container.

Seal and let steam until cool enough to handle, about 10-20 minutes. Remove blacked skins by pinching them between your thumb and forefinger, and discard.

Spread one of the slices of bread with goat cheese. Top with roasted jalapeño peppers, then bacon.

Spread the other piece of bread with the apricot preserves, and add to sandwich. Butter each side of the sandwich, and toast in saucepan over medium low heat until bread is toasted, about 2-3 minutes a side.

Recipe courtesy of Beantown Baker

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Medical Disclaimer:

The information posted on Seize the Day Blog, including but not limited to, articles, images, recipes, text and other material are shared for informational purposes only. None of the writings should be looked upon as advice meant to replace that of an actual medical professional. If you suspect you have a serious medical condition you should seek help from a healthcare professional immediately. Please be aware that the author of this website is posting information simply to inform NOT to recommend others about health-related topics. Before following any information (i.e. undertaking a new healthcare or diet routine) found here on Seize the Day Blog, you should always consult a medical professional first. Please be sure to never disregard any medicinal advice because of something you have read on this website.