What Is an Essential Oil Diffuser?

July 17, 2019 By Colleen 2 Comments

If you’re new to essential oils, you may be wondering exactly what is an essential oil diffuser is. In short, it’s a device used to disperse essential oils into the surrounding area. Diffusers use a variety of methods to break up the oils into tiny particles where they are then scattered through the air. When you walk into a room where a diffuser is in use, you’ll smell the amazing aroma immediately as you breathe the tiny particles into your lungs.

Types of Essential Oil Diffusers

There are four main types of diffusers to choose from but they come in all shapes, sizes and prices. You can use them anywhere in your home or office. Some are even designed to use in your vehicle to keep it clean and fresh smelling. The size of the diffuser will help determine where you can use it but the shape and style is purely for decorative purposes.

Some of the more expensive ones have lights, timers, auto shut offs and some even play music. They’re also made from different types of materials that include wood, metal, glass, ceramic and plastic. doTERRA carries 13 different types of diffusers and they can be bought at my online store, Life Essentially.

Here are the four main types of diffusers available today:

1. Nebulizing diffuser – uses a pump to pull the oil through a tube where it is then dispersed into the air as a fine mist.

2. Evaporative diffuser – uses a fan to blow the oil into the room as it evaporates on a built-in filter pad

3. Heat diffuser – uses heat from a candle or electricity to evaporate the oil

4. Humidifying diffuser– uses electronic frequencies to break down the oil where it is then mixed with water and dispersed as a cool mist into the air

Petal Diffuser by doTERRA

Lotus Diffuser by doTERRA

Aroma Lite Diffuser from doTERRA

In order to choose the best essential oil diffuser for your needs, you’ll need to learn a little about how they work and the advantages and disadvantages of each. For example, the heat diffuser is quiet and usually inexpensive. They create a very subtle scent but the heat does alter the oil’s chemical composition. Therefore, they are a little less effective also.

The evaporative diffusers are a good choice for small areas but are not recommended for large rooms.

The humidifying diffuser mixes the oil with water, which makes it easier for your lungs to absorb the tiny particles.

Why Use an Essential Oil Diffuser

When you breathe in the tiny particles of oil produced by a diffuser, it goes directly into your lungs where it is then dispersed throughout your body. It is the fastest way to take advantage of all the therapeutic advantages these oils provide.

Here’s another reason to use these devices. When they disperse the oils through the air, it cleans, purifies and freshens the air in your home, office or vehicle. You can even use essential oils for kids! Regardless of which type of diffuser you choose, they are a simple and effective way to use essential oils.

Check out this video from doTERRA on diffusing oils for kids:

Essential Oil Terms You Need to Know

July 17, 2019 By Colleen 3 Comments

Essential Oil can be confusing, the following words and phrases will help you understand more about using an oil. The words and phrases listed below can be considered “essential” terminology of oil and aromatherapies.

Carrier Oil – is any oil which is used to blend or mix with an essential oil. Essential Oils are extremely powerful, even in a very tiny quantity. Carrier oils usually have little to no odor and no color. They are used to “stretch” oils so that you receive the maximum health benefits, without skin irritations and other problems which sometimes arise from using an undiluted version. Good carrier oils are ones like fractionated coconut which my online store has. You can also find jojoba, grapeseed or almond oil.

Basic 10 Oils – Although there are more than 90 kinds of oils, 10 of these oils can be used to treat a wide variety of purposes. If you want to start with the basics, start with these oils: lavender, tea tree aka melelueca, peppermint, chamomile, eucalyptus, geranium, rosemary, ylang ylang, lemon and ginger. These essential oils can be used in various aromatherapy and oils applications.

Diffuser – Essential oils are usually applied to your skin. Frequently however, oils are combined with water or a carrier oil and placed in a diffuser to inhale. There are dozens of different types of diffusers available. They all do the same thing. Diffusers spray oils into the air forming a mist, effectively treating an entire room with aromatic benefits.

Aromatherapy – Aromatherapy is the most common way the oils are used. Essential Oils are used in massage and diffusers to help us inhale the properties of the oils.

I’ve shared a short list of terms you will come in contact with when you start to research Oils. Contact me if you have any questions!

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How to Use Essential Oils for Cleaner Air

July 17, 2019 By Colleen

Learning how to use Essential Oils for Cleaner Air is inspiring! These amazing oils have the ability to make your indoor space smell good. In addition, they also help create a healthier environment for you and your family and that’s inspiring!

Store brand air fresheners tend to cover up odors with artificial scents that fade quickly. These scents are created using chemicals and other ingredients that could be harmful to your health. Instead of covering up odors and filling your home with chemicals that may actually make your indoor air quality worse, essential oils eliminate them naturally. As a result, the air in your home is truly clean and fresh.

Here are a few great ways to use essential oils for cleaner air:

Use a diffuser. Diffusers are easy to use and they do a great job of dispersing the oils around the room, which is probably why they are so popular. They come in a wide variety of sizes, styles and prices so it’s easy to find one that suits your needs and budget perfectly.
Make your own air freshener. All you need is a spray bottle, water and your favorite essential oils. Simply fill the bottle with water and then add a few drops of your choice oil or oil blend. Give the bottle a shake and then spray the mixture around the room for a clean, fresh scent that last for hours.
Use your air filters to disperse the oil throughout your home. Before replacing your air filters, scatter a few drops of essential oils on them. The oils will be dispersed throughout your home as the air passes through the filters and travels through the duct system killing germs and freshening the air along the way.
Clean with essential oils. When your home is clean and dust free, it greatly improves your air quality. When you make your own homemade cleaning products using essential oils, they help to purify the air as you clean.

Some of the most popular essential oils used to clean the air include:

Lemon
Lavender
Eucalyptus
Tea tree
Rosemary
Peppermint
Pine
Clove
Thyme
Lemongrass
Frankincense
Orange

Improving the air quality in your home provides many health benefits. For example, it helps to reduce the spread of germs and viruses that can make you sick and it helps to improve respiratory problems. When you clean the air with essential oils, you also receive all of the therapeutic benefits the oils provide as an added benefit.

However, keep in mind that certain oils such as peppermint, clove and sage to name a few should be avoided if you have young children or if you’re pregnant.

It’s also important for you to use pure grade, quality oils to ensure you’re receiving the full benefits essential oils have to offer.

Uses and Benefits of Lemongrass Oil

July 14, 2019 By Colleen Leave a Comment

Did you know there are many uses and benefits of Lemongrass Oil? It is made by family farmers in Southern India, lemongrass produces a smoky, citrus oil that offers a variety of benefits to the user.

For years, lemongrass has been used in Asian cuisine for soups, teas, curries, and seafood. However, the uses for Lemongrass oil extend far beyond the kitchen. Lemongrass oil is a favorite for massage, offers purifying benefits for the skin, and promotes a positive outlook.

It can also support healthy digestion when used internally. Whether applied topically, used aromatically, or taken internally, the uses and benefits of Lemongrass oil are widely diverse.

Where to Buy Lemongrass Oil

If you are ready to add Lemongrass oil to your essential oil collection you can purchase it here. Each doTERRA essential oil undergoes extensive testing using CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® methods, in order to ensure the purity and quality of each bottle of oil. doTERRA can provide a refreshing, pure oil that has been created with extreme care.

Lemongrass Oil Uses and Benefits

1. Did you know that Lemongrass oil can help support healthy digestion? The chemical makeup of Lemongrass includes aldehydes, which are known for their ability to maintain healthy gastrointestinal function.

Add a few drops of Lemongrass to your food or beverages to flavor and provide dietary support. You can also place a few drops in a doTERRA Veggie Capsule which you can get online at my shop, Life Essentially. You can even combine Lemongrass oil with Peppermint oil in a capsule to support healthy gastrointestinal function.*

2. One way to experience the benefits of Lemongrass oil is by diffusing the oil at home. Use Lemongrass oil when you want to overpower feelings of nervousness, or eliminate mental fatigue.

Another benefit of diffusing Lemongrass is the refreshing, aroma of the oil. You can place one drop in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, and inhale for up to 30 seconds or longer as desired.

3. The aldehydes in Lemongrass oil also make Lemongrass useful for naturally repelling insects. Diffusing Lemongrass oil or even using it topically can help keep bugs away.

Diffuse Lemongrass oil inside or outside on your porch to keep away mosquitos and bugs. If you are worried about keeping bugs off of your body, rub or spritz Lemongrass oil on your skin before you go outside.

4. **Because Lemongrass is a soothing oil,** it is commonly used for massage. The refreshing aroma combined with the oil’s soothing properties make it a popular choice for massage therapy.

It also holds purifying benefits for the skin, making it a desirable oil to use during massage sessions. If you use Lemongrass essential oil for massage, dilute it with a carrier oil like doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil.

5. Possibly one of the most common uses for Lemongrass is in culinary settings. For many years, Lemongrass has been a common ingredient to add flavor to Asian soups, curries, beef, fish, teas, and more.

It is also widely used in baked goods or candies in the food industry because of its distinct flavor. Consider adding a few drops to entrees or meat dishes.

6. Lemongrass contains purifying and toning benefits for the skin, and can be used in a skin care routine to help promote pure, toned skin. Consider adding a few drops of Lemongrass essential oil to your daily cleanser or moisturizer to help tone and purify skin.

Similar to Melaleuca, Lemongrass oil can also help promote the appearance of healthy fingernails and toenails. For instance, combine it with Melaleuca essential oil and apply the mixture to your fingernails and toenails to help them look and feel clean.

Chemistry of Lemongrass

Oil Main Chemical Components: Geranial, neral

The chemical makeup of Lemongrass essential oil includes the constituents geranial and neral, which are aldehydes. Typically, aldehydes are known for their distinctly potent fragrances, which is evident in the case of Lemongrass oil.

Aldehydes have many functions within essential oils, including the ability to cleanse surfaces. They can also lessen feelings of stress when diffused. However, essential oils with geranial and neral are particularly known for helping to maintain healthy gastrointestinal function when used internally.*

Geranial and neral are also known as soothing aldehydes, which is why Lemongrass and Melissa oil are both soothing oils that share similarities in chemical structure.

Sourcing

Harvesting lemongrass is a labor-intensive process. But for families in Southern India, it has been a way of life for generations. doTERRA chose Southern India as a sourcing location because of the high levels of rain fall in the area. A greater amount of rain fall creates a higher citral content in the lemongrass, which makes it superior for essential oil use.

During harvest time, farmers hike five miles up a steep mountain and work for roughly seven days to harvest a 100-acre plantation. Lemongrass is harvested by hand, using a sickle— which is part of what makes the harvesting process so physically demanding.

Once the lemongrass is harvested and gathered, the farmers walk the five miles back down the mountain, each carrying a lemongrass bundle on top of their head.

After the lemongrass is harvested, it goes through the process of steam distillation. Once distilled, the crude oil is passed on to a manufacturer who produces the Lemongrass oil. While the oil is with the manufacturer, it goes through stages of refining, filtration, and blending. The oil then undergoes a series of tests before it qualifies for export—the oil must be of the highest qu

ality to be acceptable to distribute. Though the process of harvesting and producing Lemongrass oil requires hard labor and attention to detail, this process matches the high standards that doTERRA has for producing quality essential oils.

To learn more about how doTERRA Lemongrass is sourced, watch this video:

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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How to Get Started With Essential Oils

July 14, 2019 By Colleen 2 Comments

Have you wondered how to get started with essential oils? Essential oils are NOT created equal. The quality really depends on the sourcing (where the crop is grown), distillation methods and testing.

Next, you want to make sure you get started with a WHOLESALE MEMBERSHIP by signing up as a Wellness Advocate, even if you are brand-spanking new to the idea of essential oils. As a wholesale member (don’t you want to be your own Wellness Advocate too?), you’ll receive the following amazing benefits:

Wholesale pricing on everything you order
BTW -that’s a savings of 25% – 55% off every order you put in going forward.
No minimums, quotas, or obligations, I swear.
Tons of education around the products and online trainings from yours truly.
The opportunity to take advantage of the Loyalty Rewards Program, which , as mentioned above, will bring your 25% off discount up to 55% off! That’s a killer savings, right?

Signing up for a Wholesale Account is

EASY!

Follow these simple steps…

1. Click HERE, Click become a member. Then you will invest in a $35 Introductory Essential Oil Packet upon check out OR, choose an Enrollment Kit and your $35 fee is waived – saving you money.

2. You will be asked your questions like your address and country in the SIGN UP PROCESS, (yes, we are shipping all over the world!)

3. Once you’ve selected your country, select “Wholesale Prices” so you get the very best deal.

4. The “Enroller ID” and “Sponsor ID” boxes should already be filled in for you if you’ve logged in correctly but if not, enter 459830 in both boxes so I can be sure to help support you.

5. Fill out your details including name, address, billing address, shipping address and remaining contact info.

(You will be asked you to list your Tax ID number or SSN but it is NOT obligatory. This is for tax purposes only. You are opening a Wholesale Account and can actually sell the products if you’d like. If you do and you make over $600/year, you will receive a 1099 form in the mail, as is required by law. I promise you no one will never share this info with anyone! And if you are only opening up a wholesale account for your own personal use, don’t even worry about providing that info.)

6. Next, you will select your time zone and your own virtual office password so you can login to your now, newly opened account and indulge yourself anytime you want!

7. Agree to the basic Terms and Conditions and your Virtual Office User Agreement.

8. Select your initial order, meaning, your $35 Introductory Essential Oil Packet plus the first products you’d like to choose a la carte by typing in the names of the oils or products. OR – you will pick an ENROLLMENT KIT. Personally, I think getting an ENROLLMENT KIT is the best deal.

9. Set up your OPTIONAL Loyalty Rewards. You’ll definitely want to look at this because its going to save you a TON of money. You literally get back free product and product credit every month. It is a great benefit, I use it and get lots of free products with my purchases.

And that’s it. Super easy. Step By Step. You’ve opened your account and your journey into your new holistic life with essential oils.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Are there any required minimums?

Nope– you can order as often as you’d like and cancel if you don’t want an order going out.

Any hidden fees?
Nope! There is no catch, I promise! There are no hidden fees, obligations, minimums, or strings-attached. Just awesome, high quality product and the best support and education.

Does a wholesale account mean I have to sell?
Absolutely not. Opening up a wholesale account simply means you get the same deal I have – the best pricing.

What if I don’t want a kit?
No problem. The kits are optional. You can open a wholesale account with the $35 Essential Oil Introductory Enrollment Packet and pick items a la carte. But the kits waive the $35 fee and are really the best deal (with extra stuff thrown in).

What’s the Loyalty Rewards Program?
The Loyalty Rewards Program is the smartest way to purchase your oils and its how I get mine. Why? Because I get free stuff and so will you! The program is a flexible, optional monthly program that rewards you for placing regular orders. Basically, you get free stuff for being a loyal customer. Email me if you have questions.

Which Essential Oil Kit is Right for Me?

July 14, 2019 By Colleen 1 Comment

After searching about Essential oils, have you wondered Which Essential Oil Kit is Right for Me? So, now you are thinking of incorporating them into your life in a big way. But, you want to get an Enrollment Kit and which one do you choose?

Maybe I should just take the cheapest? Or should I take the biggest? Should I just get one that fits into my carry bag? Perhaps I should choose individual Oils…”AARGGHHH, I am just confused! Please help me!” Well I am here to help you figure this out. Let me help you choose the right kit to get you started.

Also take a look at my “How to Get Started with Essential Oils” page as it outlines all the cost benefits and discounts you receive when opening a Wholesale Account (25-55% off retail prices).

ENROLLMENT KITS

We have 8 different, fabulous Enrollment Kits. I’m going to highlight just 2 here, the Diamond Kit and the Home Essentials Kit.

CHECK OUT all our fabulous choices of Enrollment Kits HERE!

So let’s take a look at the Diamond Enrollment Kit to get you started.

DIAMOND KIT!

Your Investment: $$3,666.67 Its On SALE now for $2750.00

If you’re serious about your Oil business this is the kit you want. You won’t be wishing for more Oils as this kit has every product our trusted company makes, all in one awesome kit.

Not only do you get all the Oils, but you also get every other oil infused product in the line including the hair and facial line of products, along with the Spa product line, in addition to the Wellness and Weight Management products, as well as the laundry and cleanse products. Phew!

HOME ESSENTIALS KIT!

Your Investment: $366.67. On SALE now for $275.00 – This kit offers samples of some of the popular Single Oils and Blends. You also get a free diffuser thrown in with this kit, which is over a $60 value. I really like this kit.

CHECK OUT the other 6 fabulous choices of Enrollment Kits HERE!

I am available to help you if you have any questions. Just email me.

Discover the Wonders of Essential Oils

July 14, 2019 By Colleen Leave a Comment

So you are just beginning to discover the Wonders of Essential Oils. Essential oils are AMAZING! I absolutely love them and I know so many of you do too.

So I have put together a lot of information to help you incorporate using Essential oils in your life in the way you want to! You may want more education about how to use the oils and what the oils are used for, or you may be thinking about starting a business.

Whatever you need, I am here to help you along your journey and help you to make the right decisions, become more comfortable with Essential Oils and discover their true potential…and on the way YOUR true potential too.

So choose one of the options below that best fit your needs right now.

Important info to consider:

My SECRET tip for consumers? Open a Wholesale account instead of just a retail account and that way you can SAVE 25-55% on your purchases! Now who wouldn’t want that right?
To open a Wholesale account you simply pay a one off $35 fee and get a free bottle of peppermint!
NOTE: There is ZERO monthly obligation with a wholesale account. I’ll repeat that! There is NO monthly obligation or minus with a wholesale account.
With a Wholesale account you qualify for plenty of additional benefits.
Another TIP for you: Consider getting yourself a Essential oil kit when starting out. That way you get a variety of oils and blends, so you will be able to use your oils in many more situations!
So if you have decided to start your shopping experience with me and want a wholesale account, then

Let me ask you…How would you like to have your own business and start building the life you want? How would you like to have more financial freedom and flexibility with your time? How would you like to make a positive impact on other peoples lives every single day?

Well you can and you can do so easily…starting today!

If you want to start your own Essential oil business and be a part of my team, this is what you can expect.

Add additional income to your full time job or existing business or simply become an entrepreneur for the first time and do this full-time,
Be a part of a SUPPORTIVE team. I love working with like minded individuals, who work together, grow together and support each other,
Receive all the support and training needed,
Be part of training and accountability calls,
Earn commission while sharing product,
Save 25-55% off on your product you purchase for yourself,
Receive free product every month,
AND
THE BEST education, support and access to team resources.

HOW TO GET STARTED WITH ESSENTIAL OILS?

It is SUPER EASY…and here are a few choices for you to get that Wholesale account open and you Oils on your way to you!

SIGN UP HERE for a wholesale account!
If you want to receive more information or want to get in touch with me, then please CLICK HERE and complete the form and let me know what information you need.

***Getting an Enrollment kit is the best value and best way to get into oils – as you will get a whole range of oils and blends to use in various situations in your life. I have some cool information for you on how to choose the best enrollment kit for you.

Click here to learn more about Enrollment kits.

Chicken Tortillas with Good Foods Guacamole

December 3, 2018 By Colleen 3 Comments

I just got to try Good Foods Guacamole and it absolutely slays all the other commercially prepared guacamole products out there, in my opinion! I love to share NEW product information! Let me tell you about my experience and share my honest opinion of Good Foods Guacamole.

My husband retired in June and this is our first year we are Snow-birding. We are in Arizona right now and I’m not doing much cooking. I am using fresh prepared foods from grocery markets and doing as little preparation as I have to. I was offered the opportunity to try a variety of guacamoles from Good Foods Guacamole. With all the Mexican foods that are available in Arizona, I thought this is the perfect time and place to try something new.

Good Foods Guacamole sent their products in a refrigerator box filled with cold ice packs, the product was very cold when we received it. Take a look at the delicious different flavors and products of Guacamole that was provided for us to try. The top product of the tree is a serving size of guac and chips! The bottom middle photo is guac in a 4 pack! All so delicious!

I tried these wonderful guacamoles by getting a hold of pre-made fresh chicken tortillas, wrapped in corn tortillas and covered in green chili sauce on top of rice. We also used some non dairy cheese to top the tortillas. The chicken was precooked so all I had to do was heat the tortillas and add some guacamole – 4 different flavors to be exact – and try them all and give you my honest opinion. Of course we had to try them on chips first!

I mean, look at all these flavors to try! I want more chips to dip! The guacamole is fresh tasting with chunks of avocado and pieces of other veggies in the different flavors. Like corn and olives in the Southwest Guac, yum. I do not like hot spices so for me, the Spicy Guacamole was too hot for me. My husband said it was good but spicy. I guess it depends how hot you like your spice.

We tried all the flavors with the chicken tortillas and wow we both were surprised how GOOD the Pineapple Guacamole was with it. It adds a sweetness that just perfectly offsets the heat from the tortillas, yet you can’t really tell it has pineapple! The Pineapple was both of our favorite guacamole. The Chunky Guacamole is just what you would expect, thick with pieces of avocado and just the right heat.

These guacamoles taste like the real thing freshly made from avocados! I would encourage everyone to go find Good Foods Guacamole and give it a try. Not only because it tastes good but also because Good Foods uses the newest technology of High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) to preserve their food. One taste will tell you the quality of their food!

About HPP

HPP is cold pasteurization in pure water; it uses ultra-high pressure purified water to keep food and beverages pathogen-free and to stay fresh longer. Food and beverages are subjected 87,000 lbs. of pressure per sq. inch –– the same amount of pressure as six times the deepest part of the ocean. At this very high pressure pathogens are destroyed, but food’s taste, texture and nutritional value is preserved.

About Avure /JBT Technologies

JBT/Avure is a leading global maker of HPP machines. JBT/Avure’s HPP food processing machines offer the highest output, lowest operating costs, and greatest reliability for food producers and manufacturers. JBT/Avure helps producers increase food safety and extend shelf life while providing consumers with nutritious, natural, flavorful food. More information is available at https://www.avure-hpp-foods.com/ • Avure Facebook @AvureHPP or Twitter @AvureHPP.

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KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Giveaway

November 20, 2018 By Colleen Leave a Comment

Just in time to win a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer for yourself and finish up your holiday baking or win and give this as a gift to someone special! There is nothing easier and better than having a KitchenAid Mixer at your disposal to whip up the best cookies, cakes and other yummies for desserts and the upcoming holidays! I am so excited to bring you this KitchenAid Giveaway!

When do you usually start your holiday cooking? This year is my first year as a retired “couple”. My husband retired in June and we are planning to spend our winters in the warm sunny parts of the US. I am in Tucson, AZ at the present time ( sunny and warm )…..heading to Florida. I don’t think I will be baking much this year, although my family is coming to Florida for Christmas. What are you doing this year for Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you baking? Are you traveling? I hope you have a wonderful holiday season no matter what you do.

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Giveaway Details:

Prize: KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer.

Exact model and color will depend on availability, $250 value.

The giveaway will be open worldwide. Winner outside of the United States will receive the cash equivalent of $250 via Paypal.

Giveaway begins Wednesday, November 21st 2018 at 12:01am ET and ends on December 4th 2018 at 11:59pm ET.

The mandatory entry is an easy “enter your email address” entry.

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Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich Vegan Gluten Free

November 19, 2018 By Colleen 2 Comments

Have you tried the newest fruit protein, Jackfruit? I have a really yummy recipe for a Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich that is BBQ flavored and resembles pulled pork or chicken but its Jackfruit – Vegan and Dairy Free! Please note in the photos below how after jackfruit is cooked it can pull apart with a fork just like you pull apart cooked chicken or roast. Jackfruit is very yummy made this way and pulled for sandwiches!

If you aren’t familiar with Jackfruit or have tried the older varieties that weren’t as tasty, if you make sure to buy Green Jackfruit that are packed in water only, you will have a much better experience with the flavor!! Avoid jackfruit that is packed in brine or syrup. They are totally different and will ruin this recipe or other recipes you may want to make.

Here’s the skinny on Jackfruit:

Jackfruit is becoming a superfood because of its nutritional bonanza. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which makes it a good natural laxative. It can help improve digestion, as adequate fiber can be an effective natural remedy to prevent constipation, and it can also benefit those who want to lose or maintain their weight by giving a feeling of fullness.

Jackfruit is rich in B-complex vitamins, containing niacin, pyridoxine, riboflavin and folic acid. It is a viable source of minerals, such as iron, magnesium, potassium and manganese as well. Jackfruit is high in vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant.

Jackfruit contains lignans and saponins, which are beneficial phytonutrients that have been shown to offer anti-cancer properties. Lignans have been found to help block the effects of the hormone estrogen, which may decrease risk of hormone-associated cancers (uterine, ovarian, breast and prostate). Saponins, on the other hand, are known to optimize immune function and reduce risk of heart disease.²

Below you will find photos of the ingredients and steps used to make this Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich! Following the photos you will find the recipe for Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich. The recipe is Dairy Free, Gluten Free and Vegan! Enjoy.

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Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

resting time5

Total Time40

Course: entree, lunch

Cuisine: Gluten-Free and Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 428kcal

Ingredients

2 20 oz. cans of tender Green Jackfruit, in water, drained and rinsed
1 large Onion thinly sliced
3 tablespoon of Olive Oil
1 teaspoon of Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon of ground Chipotle Chili Pepper optional
1 teaspoon of Chili Powder
1 teaspoon of ground Cumin
1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon of Salt
2 tablespoon of Brown Sugar
2 cups of BBQ Sauce
½ cup of Water
6 Gluten Free Buns

Instructions

Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add the oil.
Add the sliced onion and sauté till translucent and browning slightly on the sides. About 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the drained jackfruits.
Add the smoked paprika, ground chipotle chili peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and the brown sugar. Give everything a god mix.
Add the water and let it come to a boil. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until the jackfruit is very tender and breaks when poked with the spatula.
Shred the jackfruit with two forks.
Add the BBQ sauce and let it again simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes over low heat.
Increase the heat to high and stir continuously for 3 to 4 minutes. The high heat will let the BBQ sauce caramelize and give a delicious smoky sweet flavor to the jackfruit.
Remove it from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Pile the BBQ jackfruit on gluten free buns. Top with vegan coleslaw and serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to buy Green jackfruit that are packed in water only. Avoid the ones packed in brine or syrup. They are totally different stuff and will ruin this recipe.
Ground chipotle chili pepper is optional, but it bring a smoky heat that balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and the BBQ sauce.

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