Thursday, February 25, 2010

Copia's Healthy Life: Yes, Really, Cucumbers!

In case you have not met yet, I'd like to introduce you to the amazing cucumber. Do you realize how many foods are really super? I bet you had no idea that cucumbers offer such a variety of nutrition. One whole cucumber with the skin on and preferable without wax, contributes to your daily intake of vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B5, folic acid, calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, silica and one called molybdenum which helps to metabolize fat, iron and carbohydrates and this cucumber contains 17 out of 18 amino acids. So you might think twice now when you need an afternoon pick-me-up. Instead of going for a caffeinated beverage or sweet treat, you can have a cucumber salad. The lift cucumbers provide could last for a couple of hours! The juice of cucumbers is an excellent source of silica which an integral part of healthy connective tissue helping to improve the overall health of the complexion. Plus the high water content of a cucumber is naturally hydrating; water is a must for a optimum health in all cells and tissue. Cucumbers can are also used topically due to the two chemical compounds found in cucumber. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid (found in all plants) are known to prevent water retention, help soothe irritated skin and reduce swelling. That is why cucumber slices are recommended for swollen eyes, burns and dermatitis. This might interest you to know that cucumbers my have originated in southern Asia over 10 thousand years ago. early explorers and traveler introduced cucumbers to India. Cucumbers were very popular in ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greed and Rome for the benefits of skin healing properties. King Louis XIV enjoyed cucumbers immensely and during his time, greenhouse cultivation of cucumbers was invented. The early colonists and settlers introduced cucumbers to the United Sates. For a change, you can also ad sliced cucumbers to the pitcher of iced water you serve you serve at meals. Cucumbers are alkalizing and alkalize your water like lemon slices do.

Enjoy,
Jules
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Meet Copia

In Roman mythology, Copia is the Goddess of Abundance. Her name means ‘abundance’. In addition it means ‘plenty’, ‘wealth’, ‘opportunity’ and ‘resources’. She carries a cornu copia overflowing with the fruits of harvest and wealth. “The Horn of Plenty”; a magical goat’s horn the gives everything anyone desires. It is important to mention that Copia is often associated with Fortuna, the Roman Goddess of Fortune, Luck and Fate.

But I did not purposefully name this blog after Copia. I was looking for a word that described a life of truth and integrity. I like the word authentic; Authentic Life. But it appears that many others on the internet like that word too. I also like the word intelligent; Intelligent Life. But John Tesh uses the phrase “Intelligent Life” on his radio shows. Then came the word copious; Copious Life.

Copious

Pronunciation:

\kō-pē-əs\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

14th century Middle English, from Latin copiosus, from copia abundance, from co- + ops wealth

Synonyms:

Ample; abundant; plentiful; plenteous; opulent; rich; full; exuberant; overflowing; full.

Definition:

1 a: yielding something abundantly; a copious harvest, copious springs. b: plentiful in number; copious references to other writers.

2 a: full of thought, information, or matter b: profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style; a copious talker.

3: present in large quantity: taking place on a large scale; copious weeping, copious food and drink.


Well, okay so this word will do. I know I want plenty of what ever it is I desire in my life; money, healthy, patience, joy etc., … So I’ll sign up and create a copious life!

When pronounced, copious sounds very similar to Copia’s. After researching and discovering a linguistic connection these two words have, I thought Copia was quite nifty! Since this blog is about money and I think women (mostly) will read this blog, I gave Copia a purse (because most women can relate to having a purse) instead of a goat’s horn.

So there you have it. That is who Copia is. Hopefully she resonates inside each of us.

Cheers to a life of abundance – A Copious Life!