Loving the Brothers & Sisters South of the Border on Independence Day

I found myself in Southern California recently.  I was ecstatic because I just love the Mexican food found in San Diego.   It’s like no other that is served here in the States.  I had lived there years ago, and fell in love with the Mexican culture as well. 

So as soon as the wife and I saw the sun set upon the Pacific Ocean, we found ourselves feeding our need for some good spicy food.  We stumbled upon a small Mexican restaurant not far from the beach.  My wife ordered two beef tacos, and I had ordered two carne asada (steak) tacos, and I ordered a pineapple drink.  The wife ate one of my tacos and I ate one of her tacos, and I took three sips of the drink that I had ordered.

The reason I only took three sips of that delicious pineapple drink was because I had become suspicious when our hostess  took my cup into the back of the kitchen while making sure the double swinging doors behind her were shut completely.  Then she brought my glass back out and placed ice in the cup and then filled it with the pineapple juice. 

Within five minutes of leaving the two tabled Mexican taco shop, my stomach was cramping and I had to use the toilet bad!  Like right now!  My wife, who didn’t touch the drink at all, was fine.

I didn’t turn our hostess into the police or anything like that.  I simply left the drink sitting full on the table so she would know that I knew what she did.  My reasoning for not turning her in stems from the knowledge that hate and anger only produce’s more hate and anger.

Although the truth is unknown to me as to why this young Mexican girl put something in my drink, I can’t help but feel that her aggravation is a result of the Trump hate.  After all, I am white, and I’ve been told that I have a Southern draw of sorts, and Southern states are known to be red (Republican) states. 

The Southern Poverty Law Center reported 867 incidents of hateful intimidation and harassment within ten days after Trump won the election in 2016.  And it seems to swing both ways.  CNN reported that two men in Connecticut were arrested over assault charges against a Trump supporter, in December 2016.  In February 2017, Politico New York reported 56 hate crimes in New York City in comparison to last year’s figures of 31. And even more recent was the “Baseball Shooting,” in which Republican’s were targeted. 

Somebody’s got to say, “Hey, the hate stops here.” 

I plan to share this article with the Mexican girl who felt the need to poison me, along with a picture of me standing with a group of Mexican Immigrants in protest to Trump’s wall this past February, here in Pensacola, Florida.  I do this with the hope that maybe I can leave her with the understanding that not all white American’s are hateful pigs.  But even more importantly, I hope my gesture of forgiveness and love are reflected through her.  If hate can spread, love can too.

 

 

 

 

THE HEALTH BENEFITS FROM EATING MEXICAN FOOD—I have found that when I’m not feeling well, Mexican food makes me feel better.  And there is actually some evidence to support my body’s desire.

 

Jalapeno Peppers can provide relief from migraine headaches, relieve congestion, and is accredited for strengthening blood vessels by making them more elastic and better able to adjust to blood pressure.

 

Cilantro is a strong anti-oxidant that can prevent cardiovascular damage.  It also assists in sleep quality, and has been shown to have anti-anxiety effects. It lowers blood sugar while lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and increases HDL (good cholesterol), and is well known for cleaning the body of toxic metals.

 

Cayenne Pepper is great for the entire digestive system. It has been said that one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in cup of hot water can stop a heart attack in three minutes.  In addition, cayenne pepper is said to kill cancer cells.  And it rids the body of LDL (bad cholesterol), as well as providing relief from arthritic pain.

 

And a shot per day will keep the doctor away.  Tequila is beneficial for the intestines.  It assist in the absorption of fat and it feeds the good bacteria that lives in the intestines.  It lowers bad cholesterol and it is diabetic friendly, containing less sugar than whiskey, rum, brandy, etc.  And tequila can even assist in weight loss.  It helps the body absorb calcium that in turn burns fat. 

 

So Cheers! And thumbs up to our brothers and sisters south.  Thank you sharing your spicy healing, feel good food with all of us.  Gracias!

 

“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”

―  Albert Einstein

 

 

 

 

 

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