Black raspberries are anticancer powerhouses, even more so than raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and cranberries. All are loaded with flavonoids and anthocyanidins that reduce inflammation and contain cancer-busting phytochemicals such as ellagitannins and ellagic acid, but black raspberries really stand out. The phytonutrients in black raspberries have been found to inhibit cervical cancer cell growth and tumor formation, inhibit inflammation, and induce apoptosis in various cancer cell lines. According to the late Dr. Mitch Gaynor, M.D. world-renowned integrative oncologist, black raspberries are likely the most potent anti-inflammatory food out there.
Importantly, black raspberries have been found to target cancer stem cells, thought to be responsible for recurrent and progressive disease. Studies also show that dried black raspberry power may improve blood pressure and support cardiovascular health.[i] (For more benefits read, Raspberries: One Powerful Anti-Cancer Fruit.)
Black raspberries and blueberries are particularly high in antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are thought to protect the body against the destructive effects of free radicals. Free radicals are toxic byproducts of oxygen metabolism that can cause significant damage to living cells and tissues in a process called “oxidative stress.” Free radicals are also produced by pollution, cigarette smoke, herbicides, and EMFs (Electromagnetic fields).* For that matter, some free radicals are generated by the immune system to neutralize viruses and bacteria (for information on antiviral substances, please read Epstein Barr Management.)
The trouble is black raspberries are hard to find and only in season for a short time. In this version of pancakes, I added a black raspberry syrup that will wow you. It is made with raw freeze-dried black raspberry powder, and is absolutely delicious.
Pancakes
Ingredients:
- ¼ plus 1/8th cup whole rolled oats
- 1/8 cup buckwheat grouts
- 3 tablespoons organic whole flax seeds
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine ground Celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pinch ground allspice
- 1 pastured egg
- 8 tablespoons coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon ghee, butter, or coconut oil
- 1/3 cup fresh or frozen (but defrosted) wild blueberries (optional)
- Black raspberry syrup (recipe below)
Instructions:
- Place the oats in a bowl
- Grind the groats and flaxseed in a coffee grinder and add to the oats
- Mix in the baking powder, salt, and spices
- Add in the egg and coconut milk
- Warm the ghee in a large frying pan over low heat
- Drop one 1/3 of the batter into the frying pan, smoothing to shape and flatten slightly. Repeat to make two more pancakes
- Allow too cook 3-4 minutes until slightly bubbling and firm; flip and cook 1-2 more minutes. Remove and top with blueberries. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired.
- Drizzle blackberry syrup over the top and enjoy
Serves one hungry person (to serve two, make 4 smaller pancakes, two for each)
Time: 20 minutes
Black Raspberry Syrup — Mix 1 teaspoon freeze-dried black raspberry powder into 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup.
What sets maple syrup apart from sugar is its minerals and antioxidants. Some research indicates maple syrup contains some 24 different antioxidants, with Grade B containing more than Grade A. While maple syrup falls in the category of sugar, some research says that pure maple syrup may promote a healthy liver and actually help regulate glucose metabolism and increase insulininsulin release.[ii
Dr. Gaynor believed that everyone should consume black raspberry powder daily, even several times daily to calm inflammation (especially effective for relief from upper respiratory issues).
You can add black raspberry powder to your favorite smoothie recipe or even just to water. You may find black raspberries in capsule form to be helpful as well.
[i] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0899900715004530?via%3Dihub
[ii] https://www.news-medical.net/news/20110914/Pure-maple-syrup-may-promote-a-healthy-liver.aspx
*For more radio-protectors, please read Simple Solutions for EMF Radiation Protection.
In your good health,
Elyn
~~If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any~~
Elyn Jacobs is a holistic cancer strategist and speaker specializing in the prevention and treatment of cancer. She is a Contributing Editor for The Truth About Cancer and is on the Medical Advisory Board for BeatCancer.Org and the Advisory Board to the Radical Remission Project. Elyn has written for numerous journals and publications. She was the former Executive Director of the Emerald Heart Cancer Foundation and the creator and host of the Survive and Live Well Radio Show. To contact Elyn, visit www.elynjacobs.com. Elyn offers consults via Skype, phone, or in person. Elyn does not provide online advice.
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