~ The Raw/Whole Food Design ~

~ Gluten Free Pot Pie ~

2011-11-26T07:36:00.000-08:00

For a while now I have been looking for healthier alternatives for my family. Wheat is so overused and is an allergen for most people. My son has an intolerance to wheat and contributes to feeling tired, bloated and headaches. Wheat can prevent us from absorbing essential nutrients.
The only form of wheat I want my family to have is in the form of green grass. When you sprout wheat berries you can grow a beautiful grass which is packed full of chlorophyll which many healing properties.

I found this recipe from one of my favorites sites called , " The Spunky Coconut". This recipe has a pastry made with coconut flour, almond meal and tapioca flour. Click this link to get her famous pie crust recipe : http://www.thespunkycoconut.com/2011/01/spinach-artichoke-pies-gluten-free.html

Every ingredient is whole and organic which is wheat and dairy free.

There are a couple of cups of free range chicken added to this recipe. It is optional if you don't eat meat you can either just have the veggies or add some some sprouted green lentils.

The sauce is delicious and made with almond milk and all sorts of spices. Click here to get the sauce recipe : http://www.thespunkycoconut.com/2011/01/pot-pie-pockets-gluten-free-casein-free.html

I am so tempted to just make the filling and eat it is as is without the crust because I do find it heavy. I am not used to pastry I mostly eat veggies. As a general rule keeping meat and grains separate is healthier and easier to digest, but this is a treat once in a while. Also for those who eat this way this is a very good substitute for wheat and shortening. The pastry has coconut oil instead of shortening which is so much healthier for you.

I was in awe at how beautiful it looked before I put the top layer and admired it. I am so thankful this is possible to make something traditional without the wheat.

Here is the crust it is a little more work than using regular pastry because it is gluten free and it breaks up. It requires patience and lots of love.

Here is a picture after it was just out of the oven and I cut my fist piece quickly because it smelled so good. The crust is a little sweet because it has apple sauce and ground chia in it which gives it that special touch.

~ Raw Greens and Avocado Soup ~

2011-10-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

Alkaline and Green!!

This soup is very good and will alkaline your system...

1 cup of dandelion greens

1 cups of Romain

1 handful of basil

1 garlic clove

1 spring onion

dash of sea salt

dash of cayenne

juice of half a lemon

1 avocado

1 zucchini

2 salts of celery

garnish with celery leaves and cubed avocado

~ Raw Parmesan Cheese ~

2011-09-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

I discovered a nice replacement for Parmesan cheese which tastes delicious.

2 Cups of ground walnuts
1 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 ts sea salt
1 tsp onion powder

Enjoy

~ Italian Flower ~

2011-07-28T16:00:00.000-07:00

I really enjoyed this meal nice and light and refreshing. These chic peas are cooked. I used to sprout my beans, but now I cook them because of my digestion issues. Everything else in this recipe is just veggies and a secret vegan cheese to make these chic peas hold together.

I put the chic peas on a bed of Boston lettuce leaves to make them look like a flower. I can't believe how much they look just like flower petals.

I feel cleaner inside after eating this meal and satisfied and those are two great qualities which make you want to make it again.

I am happy my family enjoys it too. Another meal idea to replace all the typical foods that just make you feel tired and bloated.

~ Deepak Choprah ~

2011-07-18T04:36:00.000-07:00

Ego is another term for the soul of a person and non ego is another way of saying our spirit....

~ Dr. Dave Woynarowski and Newest Reasearch ~

2011-07-13T11:13:00.000-07:00

~ Super Food Trail Mix ~

2011-07-09T13:41:00.000-07:00

I received my parcel in the mail the other day of a number of favorite things and a couple of new items. Yacon is one of the new things I have tired.
Yacon is a fruit from Peru which has been dried. it is very sweet, but is very low glycemic and suitable for those who suffer with diabetics or sugar intolerance. I meant to get the powder to add to my chocolate pie recipe, but got the slices by mistake. I made up a trail mix which is so good I found it hard to put down.

http://www.navitasnaturals.com/products/yacon.html

I also ordered some hemp protein powder to start adding to my fruit smoothies to make them more of a complete meal in the morning.

It was exciting to get all sorts of things like chia seeds, cacao nibs, cacao powder, maca powder, goji berries and Yacon slices...

So here is a close up of my little bowl of mix that I have been snacking on. I mixed some raw cashews, raw pumpkin seeds, yacon slices, goji berries, cacao nibs and some chia seeds..

I can't believe how the nuts and fruit make the cacao nibs taste just like chocolate. on their oun they are bitter, but mixed like this it tastes great !!

~ Vegan Pizza ~

2011-06-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

This has been my vegan recipe I have had for years. It is a cooked pizza, but it is wheat free and dairy free with lots of raw toppings.....

~ Drink Coconut Water ~

2011-06-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sW5FHTfzn4&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

http://consciouscoconuts.com/

~ Blueberries and Cream ~

2011-06-26T13:00:00.000-07:00

My favorite part of the dessert was the blueberries. These blueberries were picked a couple of months ago and we had frozen a bunch to try to make them last. I am surprised there are still some left. They are usually ALL gone within a couple of weeks. My son won't eat them due to my brothers insight on the fact that blueberries can have maggots in them. That ruined it for him. They used to be his favorite food on the planet. I hope he grows out of that silly thinking. As I picked blueberries the last couple of years I have not found one maggot....LOL !!

Here is a picture of my first try at making raw whip cream. I found it way too sweet for my liking and bitter. The recipe called for walnuts, almond milk, agave and vanilla.

Here is a better recipe

1 cup soaked cashews

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla

Dash of sea salt
**Process until thick and fluffy **

~ Dandelion Green Juice ~

2011-06-25T15:57:00.001-07:00

I have finally found a juice I love and can tolerate. It is ironic because dandelion is excellent for detoxing the liver. I have tired many greens which makes me feel ill either bloated, nauseous or restless. I remember just a few months back i could not tolerate lemon in my juice and now my body accepts it. I am very thankful because it will help clean my body of unwanted toxins and help alkaline my body.

At first I was doing my regular cucumber, celery juice and began adding lemon about a month ago and now I can have it and it makes me feel so clean inside with no pains or acid reflex. I was concerned I would never be able to tolerate juice, but I have been lately. there have been days I can literally not feel my head and when I drink this juice i wake up my whole head and it makes me have more energy and stronger on my feet.

Now my juice consists of dandelion, cucumber, lemon, celery and apple...

I use this handy cutter to get my apple slices quickly apple will oxidize , but when added to the lemon it slows down the oxidation of the juice. I don't feel so rushed drinking my juice now with the lemon added.

The cucumbers lately have been so healthy and feel of water. They are so hydrating and feel so refreshing to drink or eat.

Here is the final product wish my camera took clearer pictures of the juice pure liquid energy that feels so wonderful in my body.

Give it a try and see how your body tolerates this juice. It is surprisingly delicious !!

Cheers !! :)

~ Proper Food Combining ~

2011-06-25T14:08:00.000-07:00

I used to love turkey my favorite meat and I tried something new and what a difference from making some changes from what I used to eat. Instead of mixing an animal protein with a starch such as potato or wheat pasta I made up some veggie pasta with zucchini.

I am not so sure if you can see all the green in the background, but I am growing all sorts of sprouts and wheat grass. I added about five turkey meatballs to my veggie pasta. i added avocado and a tsp of flax oil. with the meat I find avocado is too much. When you stop eating meat you can feel the heaviness in your stomach. I am thankful for all the sprouts i had to help speed the digestion process.

I am finding when you eat raw/vegan you can eat a lot and it satisfies and is not painful, but if you eat animal protein it is much better to eat a third of what you used to eat.

I just love the green it is still my favorite part of my meals for the exception now for fresh raspberries. Well they are meant to eat on their oun as a snack. I either eat fruit for breakfast with hemp protein or before bed a little dish of raspberries and little bit of stevia...

These sprouts were sunflower sprouts and they are absolutely delicious even my son loves them. That makes me happy when he will eat something green.

~ Wheat Free Burrito ~

2011-06-25T13:50:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to move away from animal protein , but at the same time working on getting complete protein every day. The combination of beans and rice make a complete protein so I have been adding this to my diet. I am still convinced the more veggies the better. Instead of having a bread wrap using a romaine leaf is much better for digestion.

We are not meant to eat a meal and feel like we are going to pass out from being tired. We are not supposed to also feel so full it hurts from being bloated. Eating bread or a starch with protein is very hard on digestion.

This meal was a combination of black beans, brown rice, seasonings, tomato cubed, avocado slices and again tons of sprouts all placed in a romaine leaf for the wrap.

I felt satisfied and not sluggish after eating three of these. This one one of my main meals now for the day.

~ Wild Salmon on Micro Green Salad ~

2011-06-25T13:30:00.000-07:00

I spent the last year having protein of some sort with a mixture of raw foods. I was instructed by two naturopaths to eat meat. I am not a big fan of meat, but have tried to eat as clean as I can. Most of my meal is living food with some protein usually at least 6 oz.

This was one of my favorite meals and have it at least once a week. I have a plate of micro greens, cut up onion, cubed tomato, sliced avocado, lemon juice and loads of sprouts.

This meal is one that I usually end the day with the biggest meal of the day. For breakfast I have a fruit smoothie and in the evening green juice...

As good as this is I am working on removing animal protein from my diet slowly being mindful to keep up with my supplements of iron, amino acids, and Vit D 3 and Vit B 12...

~ Meat free, Wheat free with Raw Veggie Casserole ~

2011-06-24T15:53:00.000-07:00

I was growing some more pea shoots and they got at least two feet tall in
my kitchen. I love they way they taste a lot like snow peas, but at just the
greens so sweet.

I decided to try something different and it tasted pretty good. I cooked some millet and added some turmeric, onion powder, herbmare and curry powder. It was cooked just like rice with a cup of almonds.

I then in another bowl chopped up and large vine tomato , some green onions and have a cup of hemp seeds.

I mixed the two together the millet and veggies and placed it in a crystal bowl over a bed of romaine leaves. Lastly I topped it off with some of my favorite snow pea shoots and cucumber slices. Delish !! :)

~ Earthing ~

2011-06-24T11:10:00.001-07:00

I suffered with vertigo and paralysis last summer and for my sons birthday we made it to the beach. I was astounded at how my body responded to the air and current of the ocean. I could feel balance come back into my body. The vertigo that I was suffering with actually calmed down and my falls came to a halt. I felt strong on my feet and was able to focus for the first time in months.

Feeling my feet walking on the sand I could feel the power of the ocean moving in both directions corrected my balance. Also the air was very healing and calming. I would recommend it to anyone who suffers with any kind of illness.

I loved this experience so much I ended up going back every week. It got to the point where my vertigo left. This thing is one must be consistent in earthing getting grounded daily to see results. As the summer had ended I began to go barefoot walking around daily and it helped but not as much. I think I am meant to live in the country near lots of green with nature all around. In the fall I hugged trees daily as I went for my walks. I could feel it made a difference, but you need to be out a lot and I would say the ocean is most likely the best source of getting that energy to help my nervous system. Those negative ions the same ones you experience after a storm are filled with energy and oxygen our bodies need so much.

Here is the site to find out more on Earthing...
www.EarthInginstitute.net

I remember walking alone the board walk breathing in the fresh air with salt. I have not made it so far this summer. It has been very cold this year sadly. I may have to get out despite the temperature. Walk barefoot in the cool weather. I much prefer when it is really warm with a breeze...

Shakaya has always been so helpful in her insight due to her many years of experience. She looks so much at peace and so filled full of life. All her choices of diet and lifestyle show in her natural beauty and her gentle character. To find out more about her to to her check out her site : www.earthempress.com

~ Music is good medicine for the Soul ~

2011-06-18T13:17:00.000-07:00

I guess I am a true romantic at heart and have forgotten that due to life's harshness. I want to be free to live again.

I have loved Celine Dion forever and this particular album "A New Day Has Come", is one of my most favorite ones. There are many special memories with this music. I will always cherish it and dream to go for long walks again with all the green around me and the presence of God.

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~ Dr. John Fielder a Natural Hygenist ~

2011-06-14T06:18:00.000-07:00

Dr Fielder, a certified teacher of Biogenic Living , Practice of Nature Cure, Fasting, Natural Hygiene, and Biogenic Living, teaches from his Lifestyle Consultant's Course in Natural Living, which is based upon these principles.

I worked with another doctor last year through skype and found it really gave my body a rest. He encouraged the same things as this doctor. Due to finances was unable to continue. He was an excellent doctor in information, but also was not reliable. Unfortunately getting the best help is to find someone locally or to go directly to these types of doctors. If I had the resources I would go and stay with Dr Fielder to help me body recover.

Last summer I did give my body about 18 hours of rest from food, but it was different. I began my day with a green juice 20 minutes before fruit and nuts and seeds in the early hours of the morning. i would go out in the sun for at least twenty minutes. Mid morning have juice then by two in the afternoon I would have my last meal. It was a large salad with a piece of organic protein. I would not eat again until the next day. he also encouraged me to get to bed very early and get up early. During hours of sleep I turned off all electronics and did this for three months. Once my body got used to that i worked up into a water fast. Unfortunately I did not have his supervision. I also didn't have the support I needed to complete the fast and gave up after six days. I intend to try this again and this summer first by slowing down how much I eat and what I eat and get back into those patterns again. It may not be until July, but I can't wait to begin this journey and hopefully complete the first phase of cleansing and giving my whole body a rest to finally find its balance again.

~ Raw Down Under ~

2011-05-30T08:44:00.000-07:00

I have been watching a number of videos by Raw Down Under...not sure of her real name. I get re inspired watching her..... This is something to listen to.....

~ Mindful Eating ~

2011-05-03T07:08:00.000-07:00

~ Coconut Almond Cookies ~

2011-04-27T14:18:00.001-07:00

Wheat free, egg free and low sugar cookies packed full of NUTRITION !!

As most of you know who have been keeping up with my blog I have made some changes. I eat a lot of raw foods, but also looking into whole foods as well. I admit I have a sweet tooth and my family does as well. I have been searching for healthy alternatives that are still nutrient dense and low glycemic ( sugar). Wheat and gluten is an issue for most people and for our family we need to stay away from it. Wheat is overused and is and it causes many unwanted symptoms. Some of them are headaches, bloating, fatigue, leaching of minerals.

I found a site I absolutely love called, The Spunky Coconut and Kelly V. Brozyna who has created this site has so many marvelous recipes, a couple of books I love and also other things she sells like t- shirts and tote bags. Check her site out at : http://www.thespunkycoconut.com/

As you can see this recipe is not raw, but cooked and still has all clean organic nutritious ingredients. I have no regret feeding my family these cookies. Honestly if I don't make something like this inevitably they will be off to the store eventually eating junk that just keeps them feeling sick and tired.

I adjusted the recipe a little to my oun taste...

Recipe :

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup apple sauce (unsweetened)
1 T chia meal
15 drops of stevia vanilla cream
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 tsp almond extract

Dry Ingredients
1 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup tapioca flour
1/3 cup coconut flour
1/2 almond meal
3/4 shredded coconut
2 T cacao nibs

Bake at 350 degrees for 10- 12 min

I think next time I make these I will be adding half the coconut oil so it has less fat.

Enjoy !!

~ Not Tuna on Raw Bread ~

2011-04-10T08:04:00.000-07:00

Tuna has always been a staple meal I grew up on. I loved it and never thought of it as fish. It was just a filling sandwich that I loved and everyone I knew loved it as well. Today there is an awareness that tuna is not safe due to the mercury. People still eat it, but have it a lot less or go and buy a very expensive can of wild tuna.

Now I have figured out how to make a raw/vegan sandwich free of mercury, dairy and wheat. It still has the benefits from the essential oils, but it's made organic, soaked nuts instead of real tuna.

It is very important to pre-soak your nuts to remove the enzyme inhibitors to cause the raw nuts to become alive.

Recipe :

1 cup almonds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/4-1/2 cup filtered water

juice of one lemon

sea salt

1 tbs dill

1/8 tbs black pepper

Process these ingredients until it has the same consistency of tuna fish then place in a bowl and add....

2 tbs minced celery

2 tbs white onion

Let stand in the fridge overnight then serve on your choice of raw bread.

Enjoy !!

I just love to have avocado and sprouts with my sandwhich or it seems to plain. I like it very juicy so the more green veggies the better.

~ Real Chocolate Pie ~

2011-04-08T12:43:00.000-07:00

For my birthday I got a shipment of things I love like RAW Chocolate. For the first time I tried the nibs which are just broken up pieces of the cacao bean. I must say I can't believe how it satisfies that craving for chocolate. It is a little bitter, but added to a raw pie it was a hit.

I tried a number of new things which I was excited about. The other new item was Sweetleaf Vanilla Cream Stevia. It smells and tastes a lot like a liqueur. Wow I am impressed with how it enhances the taste of the pie. I also have added it to a cup of coffee and it tastes terrific.

I don't have a picture here, but I also added to ground Chia in the nut crust. The avocados were real large and perfect. It made a lot of filling for the pie.

Here I combined all the wet ingredients. My husband came around the corner and asked, "are you making a lime pie ??"

As I was making this pie it really was an experiment adding new things. I decided to add some real cacao nibs after it was all mixed. I just pulsed for five seconds to mix them throughout.

Recipe

Filling :

1/4 cup honey

6 drops of liquid stevia

11 honey dates

1 cup coconut milk

1 tsp vanilla

2 large avocados

1/3 cup cacao

1/4 cup cacao nibs

Nut Crust :

1 1/2 cups ground walnuts

12 honey dates

1/4 cup ground chia

pinch of sea salt

1 cup shredded coconut

Enjoy !! :)

~ Frozen Bananas dipped in Raw Chocolate and Goji Berries ~

2011-04-06T15:29:00.000-07:00

Goji berries at first if your not used to them taste a little bitter. I wan't sure if I like them, but now I just love them. They are one of the top ten super foods.

I think I like these dipped bananas better than the last ones which were garnished with shredded coconut. My chocolate is a a variation from Ani Phyo's recipe.

~ Raw Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas ~

2011-04-06T05:52:00.000-07:00

I found a wonderful recipe for liquid raw chocolate. I have been wanting to make a chocolate that would harden. I did however find this recipe bitter for my taste. My goal eventually is to make raw chocolate truffles.

Anyhow Ani Phyo has a recipe for raw chocolate. You can find that recipe in her new fabulous book, Ani's Raw Food Desserts
I noticed she has her recipe published on her site for anyone to try so here it is......

Liquid Chocolate, page 74

1 cup cacao butter, melted
1/2 cup cacao powder
1 Tablespoon mesquite powder
1 teaspoon maca powder

I used agave instead of maca...

I was surprised how fast the chocolate hardened. I had to put it in our little crock pot to keep in a liquid form long enough to dip my bananas.I dipped them twice in the chocolate. The first time I dipped then put them in the freezer for ten minutes then dipped again to give them a good coating then added some organic shredded coconut on top.

Bananas were half price this week so we bought lots of them for this recipe.

It is very difficult to find fresh coconut here so I ended up stocking up on organic coconut from Planet Organic health food store.

I find that eating these before they get too frozen is much better. Left overnight they become solid and it is hard to taste the chocolate. The other option is to take them out for about ten minutes before you plan to eat them.

Wheat Grass, Sunflower and Buckwheat Sprouts

2011-04-02T07:35:00.000-07:00

I had my teacher come over to my place to give me some instruction on how to grow some of the most popular sprouts to the raw food world. I was very thankful she came over to my place to give me a lesson on how to get these started.

Below here I am growing one of my favorite sprouts, Clover sprouts. They are very mild and taste good with everything. I love them not only because of their taste, but because they are good for your hormone balance.

She brought over some wheat grass , sunflower sprouts and buckwheat. They are so beautiful and I tried them and was amazed at how sweet they tasted and nourishing they felt.

In this picture they have been growing for at least a week. I loved to watch them grow. You could see a noticeable difference each day in the height.

Here is a close up of sunflower sprouts.

I had some wheat grass growing as well. I tasted it and it was so sweet it almost tasted like stevia.

Here is what buckwheat looks like. I had no idea they could grow into a green. I used to sprout them and tun them into just shoots for making all my bread recipes.

My son said he favorite was the sunflower sprout. I would agree with him. I can't wait to grow some more. we have ordered a bunch of the sprouting seeds. Lets see what kind of creations I can come up with this spring and summer.

I must have taken at least a couple hundred pictures of these sprouts as they were growing. I must admit I am very rusty with the camera. Feel like I am going to have to start over again. I have a mission, but it will take some time. I want to find answers as to how someone can reclaim their lives whether they are in a total mess or just could use some improvement in their lives and feel a little better.

I used scissors to cut the grass and because I didn't have a wheat grass juicer I just put it in the blender with some filtered water. I strained it and drank it. It was very sweet wow it was strong tasting.

The darker the wheat grass the better. I could see it was fading in colour which tells me it was losing its chlorophyll.

The Ivisable Disease

2011-03-29T09:15:00.000-07:00

The picture to the right I was harvesting some wheat grass, sunflower sprouts and beautiful buckwheat.

I had gotten my spinal tap Feb 18th and unfortunately it had made things worse. I had no idea what the risks were. The puncture caused a hole in my dura which still to this day leaks spinal fluid. I had a blood patch done which is supposed to help in the healing and for me it was not successful. I am very discouraged. when I stand it hurts the fluid leaks causing a headache. I find sitting down causes pressure on my spine and the pressure is very intense.

I do have a diagnosis however. I have gotten the results from this test and I don't have Multiple Sclerosis, but an invisible disease which effects my nervous system. It mimics MS , but it is not not anything of the sort. The doctors are aware of this disease , but cannot say what it is exactly what causes it or how to cure it. I have a form of Dysautonomia - is any disease or malfunction of the autonomic nervous system. This includes postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) , neurocardiogenic syncope, mitral valve prolapse dysautonomia, pure autonomic failure, multiple system atrophy (Shy-Drager syndrome), and a number of lesser-known disorders.

In some cases dysautonomia results in a reduction in the ability of the heart and circulatory system to compensate for changes in posture, causing dizziness or syncope (fainting) when one, eg, stands suddenly. In other cases, the heart may race (tachycardia) for no apparent reason, or the kidneys may fail to properly retain water (diabetes insipidus).

The effects of dysautonomia may be minor, only limiting the patient's activities slightly, or they may be totally disabling, leaving the patient bedridden. Chronic fatigue syndrome is often associated with dysautonomia.

This was the beginning of my autonomic nervous system becoming overactive...

Below is a video which describes my life for the most part. I am thankful my heart is getting better. I have all the other symptoms, but can stand now thanks to someone who is trained on how to retrain the nervous system. A lot of people don't know there is help. Healing the nervous system is a very slow process, but it can be helped very gradually. When it comes to this kind of issue there is usually a virus that is in the body and when trauma happens either through too much stress or a physical trauma it can set the nervous system into havoc. I was under stress a lot of it had a fall and twisted my ankle. It took over two months to get any therapy and my autonomic nervous system became overactive and then dysfunctional. My foot was blood purple from there I started to notice waves of nausea. While I was at my physiotherapy session I was on an exercise bike and noticed I could not exert myself my heart would go crazy fast and my chest would hurt along with shortness of breath. People said it is just de-conditioning, but as a former personal trainer I know the difference. I knew something was really wrong. I had spells and vertigo and severe heart palpitations. My fastest heart rate was 220bpm. Luckily over a year later I hardly have those spells. My resting heart rate is normal and my blood pressure is normal except when I lay down. It can get as low as 40/80. I have a long ways to go, but plan to continue working with the specialist and finding the right diet which is going to create the best balance for my whole body. Raw foods are a gift to know about, but need to be careful how much because I am so sensitive. I am finding that some veggies are better off steamed. Spinach is an example I had no idea I was harming myself eating five cups of it a day at least. Now I have it in salad with other micro greens and loads of sprouts. I have been eating meat, but am being turned off with the awareness of all the antibiotics and hormones, not to mention the bacteria and potential parasites. I eat less meat and if I do I eat wild salmon now. I am working on getting my way back to vegan, but slowly keeping in mind that vegan does not always have all the amino acids needed. I focus on feeding my immune system and nervous system with my diet.

One day at a time, one meal and one session at a time. Getting in touch with what is going on physically, emotionally and mentally. Feed your body, mind and spirit daily and everyone who does this no matter what state their health is in will benefit.

Living Salad with Organic Eggs

2011-02-16T14:39:00.000-08:00

This is what one of my typical meals would look like these days. I usually eat a large plate of salad and at least six ounces of animal protein. I have mixed feelings about this, but two Naturopaths have told me to eat meat.

If your going to eat meat I encourage people to have it with salad. First the salad, then the meat. The salad with give your digestion a jump start. There are a lot of unwanted things in regular meat like hormones and antibiotics so getting organic is very important.

I do my best and been thinking if I can replace my protein with vegan I will. I find however when I don't eat meat I feel worse. This meal is nice and light for the most part.

Salad includes : field greens, onion, shredded beet, avocado, lots of sprouts clover, alfalfa and radish, cayenne pepper, Herbmare, black pepper and two free range eggs. I usually pour flax oil on top the size of a quarter with a squeeze of lemon.

When I have protein and fats I take all my fat vitamins like fish oil, evening primrose oil, lecithin, ubiquinol, Vit D3, iron and Vit C..

Been feeling somewhat better and hoping things will continue to improve as time goes by...

~ Raw Apple Pie ~

2011-01-31T08:45:00.000-08:00

I thought I would try Ani Phyo's recipe and make her All American Apple Pie. These apples smell so sweet and were a perfect choice for this pie. I was thankful to my mother who had picked me up a bag of these apples.

This little gadget cuts the apples up taking the core out at the same time.

What a beautiful design it makes !! The apple looks just like a flower....

These apples did taste as good and they smelled. (:

Here are some of the ingredients that went into this creation.

If you choose wait and eat this pie the next day it would allow the apples to soften giving them the same consistency as a cooked apple pie.

I added one cup of raisins and lots of cinnamon to my cut up apples....

I then added the sauce and mixed it all in together....

I had my nut crust ready, which as you can see has a pretty design around it's edges.

Recipe

Crust

1 1/2 cups almonds

1/2 cup of medjool dates

pinch os grey sea salt

pinch of cinnamon

Paste

1 orange

1/4 cup filtered water

1/2 cup of medjool dates

Filling

5 sliced apples

1 cup of rasins

2 T cinnamon

~ I garnished the top of the pie with dried cranberries ~

ENJOY !!

~ Wild Tuna & Living Salad ~

2011-01-16T09:25:00.000-08:00

As most of you know I have been eating some animal protein with my meals . I feel I need it so I am continuing to try to choose clean protein. The tuna fish comes from a can and it is wild. Wild fish is not full of mercury and other contaminants. It is much more expensive to eat the best meat, but I need to make that choice for myself. I really want to overcome the health I have have been expereicing.

I have spent most of my life avoiding meat because I just don't like it. As a girl I remember throwing my meat underneath the table. I am surprised I had never gotten in trouble for that. What a mess my mother finding old meat underneath the grooves of the kitchen table. I really don't like it and the thought of harming a pore little animal breaks my heart. I try not to think of that and put my health first for now.

I was always anemic with my iron, but going totally raw/vegan really depleted all my iron and B 12. So most days I eat living salads along with some sort of protein. Making changes does take time. It is hard to eating perfectly well especially when you loose your vision. I admit I have a sweet tooth and I LOVE coffee . I have been trying to give it up and every morning I find myself drinking a cup I wake up feeling afraid of what kind of unwanted symptoms the day will bring . I drink the coffee it gives my brain a lift and then my throat and chest tightens. I know I need to give up coffee I really need some strength to resist the temptation. I think the bottom line is I am uncertain exactly what what to do. I have tried eating all green liquid foods and found myself very ill. I am still waiting on getting a diagnosis and direction. Next month I go for a spinal tap to see if I have Multiple Sclerosis, but even if I do have it I know without a doubt I have some sort of Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction. I believe it is from a few things. Number one cause is having had the Ebstien Bar Virus as a teenager. I was in bed for over 18 months really ill. The second thing is being anemic and going raw/vegan was a big mistake for me. It caused damage to my nervous system . People with mono antibodies can really struggle with all sort of issues like candida, chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue etc. Especially the nervous system, endocrine and immune system is effected causing auto immune conditions. Thirdly and most importantly is 'stress' can cause illness.

Anyhow I am taking a lot of things to support my nervous system and trying to find what works to help me recover. It is coming slowly and will share with you what seems to be working. Managing stress and retraining your thinking is so important because stress can deplete the body of all the nourishment you try to put in your body. If possible going outside daily in the sun especially in the early morning hours will give you the Vit D your body needs. Fresh air and sin shine is essential for your health. Being hydrated also is very important so trying to drink more water. this may sound like a lot, but working on drinking 4 liters of water a day will improve your health. Drink in between meals though, It is not good to drink with meals for a couple of reasons. It dilutes the hydrochloric acid in your stomach thus making it more difficult to digest your food. Also it flushes away the nutrition you have put in your body. Drinking a half an hour before you eat and two hours after your eat is the best way to drink your fluids.

In my salad I have field greens, green onions, cubed yellow bell pepper, diced tomato, cut up celery, celery seed, black pepper, cubed avocado, alfalfa and clover sprouts...

I am learning that what you fire together in your brain will rewire and your health will slowly improve.
Being in touch with symptoms, your emotions, your thoughts are so important. Taking it another step further and changing what you acknowledge and thinking on good things can change your body chemistry eventually. I am no expert at this, but know of certain people who are well trained in this area. I am very thankful to have crossed paths with them.

~ Raw/Vegan Pizza ~

2011-01-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

I find my raw pizza is getting better each time I make it. I used for the crust the buckwheat recipe I have created. It can taste a little dry so I have been adding more raw toppings.

I cube tomatoes, avocado and onions. I also use lots of whatever kind of sprout I have in my fridge.

The colors are so beautiful....

I added some cilantro and it was so scrumptious. I don't know why, but at first cilantro tasted repulsive and now months later it is my favorite green. I love the smell and the taste. My mouth waters at the sight of it. It is so funny to get so excited about greens :)

This meal is very filling as well just like the raw lasagna. You feel full and clean afterward because there is no dairy,wheat or animal protein. This pizza is 100 % natural and free of all chemicals !!

~ Green Juice ~

2011-01-15T09:18:00.000-08:00

Green juice has been one of my new staples. I always used to juice cucumber and celery, but now I have been adding more veggies. I find it always changes depending on what is available in the market. Cucumbers have been hard to come by for some reason. It is hard to find healthy fresh ones. Unfortunately they have the most liquid in them so not having them makes my juice more intense with other greens. I have to be careful not to add too much due to my sensitive system.

I was adding ginger root to my juices, but have noticed it makes my nervous system react in a negative way. I feel too wired so I have been adding lemon and its rind instead.

My favorite greens are dandelion greens, but have not been able to get some lately.
They are very good for you in terms of cleaning the liver. I find on their oun they are very bitter, but with some fruit or lemon they taste just fine. Also I feel good too so they are a perfect choice.

I was surprised to see that Martha Stewart juicing, I forget where I came across a video of her juicing, but tried her recipe and just loved it.

She had cucumber, celery, parsley , ginger root, papaya, apple and spinach.

I have added in today's juice cucumber, celery, parsley, romaine, clover sprouts, romaine lettuce, lemon and apple....

Here is a little picture of my juicer nothing special , but it gets the job done. I am impressed at how smoothly it juices and how easy it is to clean after wards.

I always add some celery as a garnish one of my favorite greens to chew on.

~ Supplements ~

2011-01-12T08:37:00.000-08:00

I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of all my supplements I have been taking since this past summer. I am astonished at how many people have come to me saying they have been going through similar issues. This is so sad to know the RAW/VEGAN diet is not what I had thought. It is one of the best diets on the planet, but still we live in an imperfect world. The foods we eat don't necessarily have all the nutrition we need due to environmental factors, the soil the plants were grown it etc. I am also learning that the water we drink is essential. We need clean water. It is just as important as air the air we breathe. If we have unclean water which has chemicals, bacteria, pharmaceuticals, parasites and metals in it then it makes it really difficult for our bodies to absorb the nutrients in our foods. This is the next step on my list is to get a machine which will remove all the poison. even getting a shower head shortly to protect my body from getting all those unwanted chemicals in my blood stream. the chlorine and fluorine which is in regular tap water does havoc on your immune system and exasperates your thyroid and whole endocrine system.

List of what I have been taking :

Most important **

B 12 Mythylcobalamin ( helps support healthy function of brain and nervous system)

B Complex - New Roots

Ubiquinol ( COQ10) - helps with heart health

Pharacutical Grade Fish Oil

Sunflower Lecithin

Evening Primrose Oil

Vit D 3 4000 IU

Magnesium Chelate

Iron (Glycinate) - I get this from a homeopathic pharmacy

Note * Most B complexes contain a form a B 12 which is called Cyanocobalamin and this is not natural and has to go through your liver and convert to Mythlycobalamin. If your suffering with nervous system issues the best way to get your B 12 is in the one I recommend. You really have to inquire and look to find one. If your new at this and find your B 12 is low 300 or under I would recommend AOR advanced series they have the best source for absorption.

Here is a video on this supplement which may interest you.....

~ Raw/Vegan Cannelloni ~

2011-01-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Cannelloni creation was very good and next time I will use the white cream cheese recipe I had in my earlier post. Cannelloni usually has white cheese and this time I just used the tomato sauce that was used for the raw lasagna.

I enjoyed every bite of this....

One of these is filling for hours !!

I love to eat very slowly and taste the flavor of natural herbs rather than all those sugars, salts and chemicals that are in all foods you buy at the supermarket. All those chemicals in packaged foods are very addictive. They cause tremendous stress on your immune system.

This is something that is pleasant for the tastebuds minus the damaging effects of processed foods.

~ Raw Gingered /Cilantro Stir Fry ~

2011-01-10T11:22:00.000-08:00

This recipe has been improved by taking the raw stir fry and adding more green in it. Avocado, cilantro and lots of fresh shredded ginger is so wonderful.

I could never digest any raw foods before I began eating this way and now I can eat just about anything I want. If I ate raw garlic in the past I would not be able to eat for a week. Eating raw has changed my life. I used to have to eat several hours before bed because it would take that long to digest. That was with lots of digestive enzymes taken well before I ate. Now when I eat I feel fine and can lay down directly after eating.

It is so true that the typical diet has no enzymes in it and causes so many digestion problems. I no longer need to take digestive pills because there are so many active enzymes in the raw, living foods I eat.

I could never tolerate ginger before. It just burned in my stomach and now I can just eat it up and feel clean inside.

Ginger, cilantro and avocado are "HEAVENS CANDY" to me !!

I will be adding this recipe as well in my book that is in the making. I am working on an e-book which I am very excited about.

Eat as much living foods as you can today to give you a better tomorrow. (:

~ Great Stuffed Peppers ~

2011-01-03T20:00:00.000-08:00

My family really enjoys these raw stuffed peppers. We pick up the pepper and eat it as is or take some of the filling and put it on the romain leaf and roll it into a wrap with the avocado slices.

Some things I prefer to have cooked for example quinoa. I have sprouted it which gives it more nutritional value, but I still choose to have cooked quinoa with all the raw veggies mixed in . It tastes fabulous......

Recipe

1 bell pepper cut in half

1 cup cooked quinoa

pinch of turmeric

pinch of cayenne

dash of Celtic sea salt

pinch of black pepper

celery seed

2 diced spring onions

2 celery stalks chopped

1 vine tomato diced

1 avocado cubed

1 romaine leaf

As you can see this dish is sitting on a leaf or romaine lettuce. Eating protein with veggies is best for your body. The way we learned to eat growing up typically was protein with bread or potato which is very hard on digestion. Make sure however to get enough protein and healthy fats with your meals which is essential for your brain health !! Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and with the avocado it makes a balanced meal.

A Word of Caution !!

Eating raw does change your life and can be highly beneficial. I believe we were created to eat this way, but being in an imperfect world sometimes we just don't get all we need out of eating only raw/vegan. If your on the raw diet I would strongly recommend that you always make sure your blood is at a healthy place. B 12 and your Iron should be checked at least twice a year. I was not aware of the need for supplementation and my blood levels dropped too low. I became anemic and didn't know it. This can be dangerous for your nervous system. Eating RAW is an exceptional way to eat, but make sure to be on the safe side. Monitor your blood levels and you should thrive with beauty and vitality.

My B 12 dropped down to about 200 from 700. Now it is up to 1000 which is a little too high. The sad thing about it getting too low to for too long can cause permanent damage. Some people do absolutely fine on raw/vegan and others do need support like myself. The reality anyone on any diet can get low of these essential vitamins, but being a vegan eating no meat may put you at a higher risk. Everyone is slightly different in their body chemistry with so many factors to consider.

~Ladybugs on a Log ~

2010-12-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

When I was growing up moms would give their kids cheeze whiz on celery sticks as a nutritious snack. Sometimes to make them more edible raisins would be added. I came up with the idea of putting Goji berries on top of Raw almond butter . The almond butter would replace the cheese whiz. In addition to this I garnish the dish with loads of celery leaves.

Celery leaves are one of my most favorite greens...I usually give a handful of cut up celery to my son and eat the leaves that are left over.

Goji berries are the healthiest berry on the planet and we are thrilled to be able to use those insead of raisins.....

~ Shakaya Leone ~

2010-11-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

Presenting Shakaya Leone !!

"These photos belong to Shakaya "

One of the most influential and significant women in the raw food world and in my life has been Shakaya Breeze. She has been living the raw food lifestyle for eight years now and has a lot of experience in what works and what doesn't.

Being comfortable in your own skin and staying vibrant whether your in your thirties, mid forties or even in your seventies is more than possible. I am touched by her vision and what she has accomplished by writing a book called, " Naked Beauty". This book is revolutionary and I believe it is going to change women's health and how they feel about themselves and their approach to taking care of themselves. Adopting her advice is very exciting !! You can find a copy of "Naked Beauty "at : http://earthempress.com/nakedbeauty/

Shakaya's elegance and beauty is something I aspire to. I am still quite new to this lifestyle. She is seasoned by experience which has transformed her life and body into a natural, vibrant beauty. She is on a mission. She is passionate about replacing the predominant "milk mustache" with a green one. The future model for health is in living, green foods....

I have been able to relate to Shakaya the last couple of years watching her and seeing her love and passion for foraging for wild edibles as she calls it. What once seemed like just weeds has become food. I get excited to go outside and see all the food that is out there. Mind you, what you see outside is not necessarily edible unless it is clean and pesticide free. I enjoyed finding raw berries, dandelion greens and loads of clover.

Edible weeds, herbs and leafy greens is my passion and just love all her photos.

I was really touched by her blog article describing how a homeless man led her to a natural spring. His serendipitous appearance blessed her whole family with a wealth of natural bounty. I wondered if perhaps he was a messenger sent by God to help her find her way. I mentioned to her that "You never know when you are entertaining an angel". The thought of it just gave me goose bumps.

Be one of the fortunate people who can learn from her wisdom and begin to enjoy life to it's fullest by following in her bare foot steps and Naked Beauty.

~ Coconut Water ~

2010-09-20T15:22:00.000-07:00

Getting fresh young coconuts are not so easy where I live. I still want to get the essence from this amazing water so I try to open these hard old coconuts. It does not contain the same amount of electrolytes as a younger coconut, but a much better option than regular water. My husband just loves eating the coconut meat. I shave this type of coconut and put in in my raw chocolate pies for my son.

Once I get the approval I plan to do a ten day water fast using this type of coconut water to keep me going. I am hoping that the fast will put me in remission.

I have not been blogging for several months due to illness. I am in hopes of recovery. I had a fall and tore ligaments in my left ankle. Due to laying on my back for months I may have developed a very unusual disorder called POTS. Laying in the same position for too long is not good for body rhythms and has set my heart into a postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. I would strongly recommend to anyone who has injury to NEVER lay in the same position for months at a time. At this point I don't have a definite diagnosis, but it is looking like this may be the case. Typical medicine does not have answers, but will encourage further degeneration. The best chance I have is a living food diet, lots of fresh air, sunshine, living water, supplement that supports the heart and nervous system new found faith and this amazing guided mindful awareness I have been learning about to reset my nervous system.

Tantalizing and Detoxing Truffles

2010-04-05T09:42:00.000-07:00

I have been slowly working on my second e-book. I have had to delay my second project due to continued issues with torn tendons and ligaments in my left ankle. I have decided to publish here on my blog one of my featured desserts in my next book Raw Soups and Living Salads. The book will be focusing mainly on cleansing salads and soups, but will have at the end a few very special desserts.

I miss blogging and want to offer something for my viewers as I take this time to mend.

Sesame seeds are very high in calcium and great for you. These were so good I was so delighted to come up with something that satisfied the sweet tooth, but was low in sugar and had ingredients which will encourage healing.

Recipe:

1 cup apricots
1 inch ginger root grated
1 cup almonds
¼ cup walnuts
¼ cup pecans
¼ cup flax meal
3 tsp honey
1 T almond milk
dash of sea salt
2 T cacao powder
¼ cup sesame seeds

Process nuts until ground the add the apricots and ginger.
Add all the remaining ingredients. Shape in the balls and roll them in white sesame seeds.
Store them in the freezer in a sealed container for up to three weeks.

These will last up to three weeks in the freezer and if I had a craving for something sweet I will take one out and it satisfies that need. Sometimes I make a cup of herbal tea to go with it for a snack either mid morning or before bed.

Remember the more green you eat the more clean you become !! ~ Xo

~ Cucumber Celery Juice ~

2010-03-23T13:48:00.000-07:00

I have taken these photos months ago and have been so busy I have not be able to until now to add this post. I published my first e-book and have had lots of fun with this new experience. I have been wanting to continue to publish more material, but have had a fall and have been out of commission for weeks. It is still going to take some time to get back to normal. I have been drinking my green juice daily which is very important for boosting my immune system. I have a favorite green juice I drink daily my Cucumber Celery Juice....

I have been drinking this most days since I have started eating raw/vegan. Sometimes I make variations, but mostly it is three ingredients.

My two main ingredients are as you see here celery and cucumber....

There are days if I have some wheat grass will add to this juice. Freeze-dried is the best if you cannot drink fresh wheat grass shots. I usually add a tbsp to my juice to up the pH of my juice.

If I don't use wheat grass I use a handful of parsley. If you use parsley make sure you don't use to much it can be too intense for the system. A handful is plenty to give you the nourishment you need. As I have mentioned before parsley is similar to a multivitamin.

Green juice is the best food on the planet because as Jay Kordich says," it's the juice of the fiber that feeds you." The potent packed juice does not need to digest to go directly into your cells. Green juice is predigested food which is the best thing you can add to your diet for those who suffer with any kind of illness.

Other benefits of green juice are it's hydrating potential. When you feel really thirsty it will quench that thirst and it will also clean your body and help rid it of unwanted toxins....

~ Snow Pea Shoots~

2010-02-28T10:57:00.000-08:00

This was my first time trying to grow snow pea shoots. I bought a little starter kit which had a container and some dirt pellets. The container had a plastic cover that looked a little bit like a mini green house.

First I soaked my seeds for eight hours then rinsed them very well. I added them to these mini dirt pellets which swelled when I added water over them. Out of twelve seeds seven grew and developed into these beautiful green sprouts.

I transferred these snow pea shoots to my pretty blue tea pot and let them continue to grow. They grew to be at least seven inches before I cut them to try. All three of us tried them and what a delight they were. My son said they were the best tasting sprout he has ever eaten.

I am now planning on buying them in bulk to grow them regularly. I don't need to have a garden outside to grow these. They grow just fine on your windowsill. Just make sure the soil remains a little damp.

They make a beautiful garnish that is attractive and is very delicious. They taste so much better than regular snow peas. I have discovered that the greens of most veggies are more nutrient dense and are so much more satisfying.

A little tip I have learned from listening to David Wolfe a couple of weeks ago is that Horsetail Tea is an awesome tea which is good for treating candida as well as a good spray for your plants which will prevent mold from growing because it is a powerful anti-fungal agent.

~ Raw Fruit Punch~

2010-02-19T15:40:00.000-08:00

This was a fun experiment and a huge hit with my family. I wanted to try a raw fruit punch. it is still high in sugar because it is fruit juice, but it is all natural. I used raspberry and grapefruit juice as the base.

I wanted to use some alkaline juice with it so I added fresh lime and lemon juice to it will at least a dozen ice cubes.

I used two lemons and two limes in addition as garnishes in my fruit punch. I thinly sliced them and cut them in half to add more colour to my punch.

I used about a cup and a half of frozen raspberries in this and dropped them on top to make it look pretty.

I then lastly I added fresh mint leaves inside the punch and on top to decorate this treat.

Even though it was sweet I could taste the flavour of the lemon and lime which made me feel clean after drinking three glasses of it. :)
For my next special occasion I will definitely be making this instead of the traditional punch which has orange juice and soda pop.

~ Raw Pineapple Flowers ~

2010-02-18T07:40:00.000-08:00

This recipe I had found from a Martha Stewart magazine years ago. It is amazing at how much pineapple could look so much like a flower. This recipe, however was not cooked, but dehydrated for several hours.

I peeled the pineapple and used a small melon ball tool to take out the brown corns which left little holes. This is what caused the pineapple to look as if it had petals.

I thinly sliced the pineapple and placed the pieces on the dehydrator tray.

I dehydrated these for about five hours at 105 degrees then flipped them for the same amount of time. As they became dry the edges curled up like real petals. I also noticed that the edges turned a deeper yellow.

These would make a wonderful garnish on a raw dessert or salad which I have done in my book which comes out next Month, March 2010.

These taste just like sour pineapple gummies. That are sooooooooo deeeeelishous!!

ENJOY!!

Reishi, Shilajit & Ormus with Rehmannia from The The Raw Food World TV Show

2010-02-12T07:55:00.001-08:00

Take your health to a higher level by learning the teachings of Rehmannia Dean Thomas !! Integrate herbal medicine with your living food lifestyle !!

Rehmannia is a specialist in herbal medicine and he has created products which can take you a step further up the optimal health ladder. Herbal medicine is one of my passions and I want to learn how to incorporate herbal infusions with the living/green food lifestyle.

This teacher has a book that has just been published called, Healing Thresholds, which can turn your life around for the better. I am very excited to have this resource and thankful to know of his work.

You can purchase his book at: http://www.shamanshack.info/

Watch these two videos and you will be intrigued......

David Wolfe Talks of Candida

2010-02-09T17:51:00.000-08:00

http://www.longevityconference.com/longevity-expererience-dvd/

http://www.longevityconference.com/longevity-experience-dvd-preview-part-2/

~ Almond Milk ~

2010-02-03T14:49:00.000-08:00

It was a nice experience to make raw almond milk for the first time. First I soaked my almonds for eight hours to remove the enzyme inhibitors. Soaking them also makes the nuts easier to blend.

It is good when eating nuts to always remember to pre- soak them first. This makes the nut soft and alive. I usually throw a couple handfuls in a bowl with water in the morning or leave them overnight. Then I rinse them well before eating them as a snack or for use in a recipe.

I couldn't believe how much almond milk looked just like cows milk. It was very white and bubbly.

I tired some on my rawnolla and it was so light and delicious.....

Recipe:

1,1/2 cups soaked almonds

3 cups water
pinch of sea salt
1 medjool date

1/4 tsp vanilla

Add all the ingredients in the high speed blender and blend well. Use either a nut bag or a large piece of cheesecloth to strain the milk. Squeeze the bag or cloth well until all the milk is in the bowl. Use the leftover pulp in a raw nut crust or dessert. If you do end up throwing it away throw it in your compost or Angela Stokes won't be so happy...:)

My mother had given me a couple of old milk bottles that belonged to my grandmother. They were just sitting in her garage collecting dust. They must be at least 60 years old and what a treasure they are. I will use these bottles whenever I make homemade almond milk for my family.

Keep the milk in a airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to three days.....

You can use this in your smoothies, raw desserts, raw cereals or just as a glass of good wholesome milk minus all the poison.

ENJOY!!

~ Micro Green Salad ~

2010-01-26T12:31:00.001-08:00

I really enjoyed this salad made with micro greens. I used watercress, evidine, arugula, baby spinach, radish leaves and sliced radishes.

You can't see the sunflower seeds in my photos, but I threw a handful of those on top with some seasonings.

Olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, freeze-dried basil and a little herbmare.

I always like to let it set for at least an hour to marinate the leafy greens.

The colors of veggies seem so brilliant when put together with the right napkin or tablecloth.

I just placed the salad in an ice cream dish to make it look a little different and appealing.

Oh I just love veggies !!

~ Not Meat and Pasta ~

2010-01-19T11:56:00.000-08:00

This was the raw first time I had tried to make a beef pate to put on my pasta. I find it needed a little work, but still it was filling and very tasty. The base was made it with walnuts.

I added a little olive oil, water and soy seasoning. Then I added all sorts of herbs with a garlic clove and white onion.

I mixed in some raw pasta sauce with my favorite freeze- dried basil on top of the pate. Olives and a little watercress was used to garnish this dish.

It takes lots of time and thought to get new recipes just the way you want them. I think one of the keys for this pate is to add a little more soy seasoning and less fluid to make it look like real beef.

~ Raw Pizza ~

2010-01-10T12:44:00.001-08:00

I have been working really hard the last month on my e-book which I hope will be done in March. When I was going through all my recipes I discovered I had many recipes that are considered Italian dishes. I decided to make my first book on RAW Italian foods.

Everyone asks what to have for dinner and Italian foods are very popular answer. Eating RAW Italian foods will encourage those loved ones who shy away from raw foods to give it a chance.

Both my husband and son love these dishes which makes me very happy. I have come up with a pizza crust recipe, raw pizza sauce and spice mix which I just love and very excited about.

For this particular pizza I just put some sauce on the crust and layered it with vine tomatoes, white onion rings, zucchini slices, Parmesan cheese and loads of freeze- dried basil.

The only problem I have is waiting long enough for the crusts to completely dry before we eat them. It smells so delicious I end up pulling out the pizza crusts too early. These pizzas remind me of what I am like with kale chips. These are ADDICTIVE....lol !

~ Raw Sweet Potato Chips ~

2010-01-04T19:18:00.000-08:00

These sweet potato chips were the first attempt. They need some work, but they were still surprisingly good. I added a little Herbmare and some olive oil and set them in the dehydrator for twelve hours.

I tried some with olive oil and some without. The ones with olive oil took longer to dehydrate and appeared darker in color.

I actually loved them sliced raw with a little flavour. My son said they tasted interesting which meant they were good. Next time I will try beet chips and see how they turn out.

They don't seem to have the same crunch a potato chip has, but I need to remind myself these are not supposed to be junk food. Raw food is different than cooked. I will continue to work on them and hope to come up with something rawesome.

They were so similar to look at because they curled just like a regular potato chip. I think they are beautiful.

I brought a container of these chips to the gym to munch and I noticed people were looking with curiosity.

Isn't raw food fun and exciting?? !! (:

~ Raw Pasta in the New Year ~

2010-01-01T11:15:00.000-08:00

Raw pasta is something we have at least a couple of times a week. You can have it in so many ways. It has been almost a year since I discovered raw foods. I am thrilled to know this is a change that will last forever. It is a challenge switching over to thinking raw when you have been brought up on cooked foods. The temptation seems to always be there to draw me back to the (SAD) diet, but I know how much better I feel when I eat raw foods.

I find being tired, or not putting the effort ahead of time, can set you up to compromise and eat things you know are not good. Plan ahead by washing and chopping your veggies and leave them in the fridge in a sealed container. If I do end up eating something I don't want, which still happens, I always add something green to it. Cilantro is a very good example.

It is my hope to drink a green smoothie for breakfast every morning this year and for an afternoon snack I want to have some green juice. This little pasta dish is an example of a simple raw meal. The pasta on it's own seems to not be enough, but with the avocado it is very satisfying.

I want to wish everyone the best year ever in 2010. Raise your green glass to a healthy and prosperous new year !!

~ Raw Asparagus ~

2009-12-28T14:34:00.001-08:00

Asparagus was something I never considered before because I had no idea what to do with it before. I have tried it today and to my surprise it is also another delicious raw treat . I first let it sit in olive oil, sea salt, half a tsp of agave and lemon juice overnight. This allowed it to soften and give it the some extra flavour.

I garnished the asparagus with sliced almonds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and some red bell pepper.

Asparagus was always known for its ability to burn fat which was always intriguing, but never ate it because I was afraid of it.

Now I consider it a wonderful meal which makes me feel very nourished. Bring on the fat burning !! (:

~ Pumpkin Seed Salad ~

2009-12-20T16:50:00.000-08:00

I usually use sunflower or hemp seeds on my salads and tonight I used pumpkin seeds. Before I began eating raw I ate these seeds often because I knew they were considered to be one of the top seeds for containing "Essential Fatty Acids."

This type of fat is what we need to keep us young and healthy. It helps fight of inflammatory issues. I have dealt with many health issues over the years and have found them to be very helpful. Even though this is true you need to have a lot of alkaline foods in your diet to make it possible for the nutrients to be delivered to your cells. An acidic body cannot really benefit from omega three on it's oun. It has been my personal experience that the combination of living foods which include EFA's help to give the BEST results for reversing health issues.

I either use avocados or olive oil in my salad and tonight I used my homemade salad dressing which of course has olive oil in it.

Salad Recipe :

Iceberg lettuce

red cabbage

green cabbage

radishes

carrots

zucchini
cucumber
pumpkin seeds

Italian parsley

~ Bennett Hill Rosato ~

2009-12-19T16:43:00.000-08:00

The other day my Father gave us a bottle of his wine as a little Christmas present. This wine was made last year from his vineyard, Bennett Hill Vineyard. Back in September, I did a post on harvest time picking the red grapes. It is a lot of work, but so worth it to be out getting all that fresh air and exercise. I only wish I had gotten some grape leaves and plan to get some for next year. I also plan to make some sort of raw food dish that will be new and fun.

I am not a wine drinker, but I do enjoy the red grapes because the flavour is out of this world. As I pick the grapes I put one or two in my mouth and the taste is so sweet but at the same time has a tartness. It stays in your mouth for the longest time. Red grapes are full of wonderful anti-oxidants that our bodies need to fight free radical damage. I try not to eat too much fruit, but I really enjoy these grapes. I wait all year to taste them, just like I wait for blueberry picking.

I just bought some global grapes to decorate my table because harvest time has past unfortunately.

You can check out my previous post from September to take a look at Bennett Hill Vineyard.

I had a few sips and let my husband enjoy this wine. I made up a huge batch of kale wheat grass juice which made me feel great.

~ Salmon on Red Watercress Salad ~

2009-12-18T13:30:00.000-08:00

The Wild Salmon was such a nice treat over a new salad I made with red watercress. The watercress is very spicy in taste and to take the edge off I added some home made salad dressing. I garnished the dish with lots of clover sprouts and avocados.

I love to chop a bell pepper in half and eat it as is or stuff it with something like a pate or sprouted quinoa.

I squeezed some lemon on the avocado to preserve it as I was waiting for my hubby to get home. Avocados turn brown quickly as the air hits it.

Recipe:

red watercress

yellow bell pepper
clover sprouts
avocado
carrots Juliane style
sliced lemon
minced onion

** Wild Salmon **

There is a lot of controversy on whether or not fish is alright to eat as a raw foodist. I would say personally it depends on the individual. Some can live totally without and others need a little from time to time. I haven't had fish for a couple of years and really enjoyed it tonight. I would have it again, but only once in a while.

~ My Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes ~

2009-12-15T05:17:00.000-08:00

My family really liked these, but they did not stay solid after being out of the freezer. They are rich, creamy and so delicious. Most Raw Cheesecakes use a nut(cashews) base instead of dairy and these nuts are pre-soaked which makes them alive nuts. Cashews are great for making desserts and also salad dressings.

My family likes to eat sugar like most do, so I have been working on healthier alternatives. I live eating mostly green, but I also indulge in a raw desserts as well.

I loved the color of these small cheesecakes. They are so rich I can only eat a few bites. For some people mixing nuts and fruit together can be a disastrous combination. Nuts, fruits and sugar together just aren't the best idea if you are dealing with health issues. If you are in good health enjoying a little cheesecake can be fun.

Recipe

Crust:

2 cups almonds

1/2 cup dates

pinch of sea salt

Filling:

3 cups cashews soaked

1+1/2 cups raspberry juice

1/4 cup agave

pinch of sea salt

3 tbs lecithin

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup coconut oil

Raspberry Sauce

2 cups raspberries

1 tsp psyllium

Process all the ingredients except the coconut oil and lecithin

Add those last two ingredients after everything else is blended well

Pour filling in cheesecake pan and let set for 15 min then add raspberry sauce on top.

Let the cheesecake chill in the freezer overnight to allow it to set.

Enjoy!!

~ Lavender Infused Tea~

2009-12-11T15:57:00.001-08:00

Lavender tea is one of my most favorites lately. I had been given some culinary lavender by a friend of mine this past summer to try. The smell is so intoxicating and the flavour is so sweet. It gives you a sense of tranquility to sip on a cup in the evening just before bed. I am uncertain right now if tea infusions are considered raw, but all the essence of the lavender blossoms has been infused and I can feel the benefits.

Herbal teas, infusions and cocktails will be part of what I will offer to the public because it is a passion of mine. I love to create new recipes that involve a mixture of different colors and textures which will enhance health and enjoyment. A big part of loving food has to do with how it appears in presentation and the smell.

I used my grandmothers mug I inherited for my tea. It has a place where you can put dried herbs to make tea from scratch. The lavender blossoms were so small I had to use cheesecloth as well.

I put about two tablespoons of culinary lavender in the cheesecloth then poured hot water over the blossoms.

You can see the steam in this picture as it was very hot!!

After letting it stand for about twenty minutes I checked and the tea had a slight lavender color. What a beautiful cup of tea this was. The taste was heavenly and I felt very relaxed afterwards.

I am going to be working on different herbal teas as time goes on. I have been studying all the different herbs and their health benefits. It is so exciting to be able to see an herb and know what it is. All of the foods from the earth was placed here for nourishment as well as medicine. It is so interesting because most of us were brought up to eat what was called food either from a can or box.

~ Terri's Real Fruit Cup ~

2009-12-11T09:24:00.000-08:00

Real Fruit cup:
1 pear
1 peach
10 scoops of watermelon
10 scoops of honey due melon
10 cherries
cantalope shell
Parsley as garnish...

Fruit is another great food packed with nutrients and enzymes. Fruit however is filled with sugar and should only be eaten once in a while . The raw green food is the best choice for optimal health. If you want a treat occasionally fruit is a very nice option. If you suffer with candida and or any other illness avoiding all sugars is necessary to overcome yeast issues. You need a diet that consists of raw/greens foods for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks and then you can begin to incorporate some fruit. Having a diet which is 80 % alkaline and 20 % acidic will give you the best health. Fruit, even though it is wonderful, is considered acidic due to its sugar content. Once you have established a foundation of greens in your diet through juices and smoothies you can begin fruit. Fruit, nuts and grains should only always be 20 % of your diet to reverse any degenerative illness. Make Green food your best friend !!

~ Blueberries ~

2009-12-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

Health Benefits of Blueberries

Much of blueberries health benefits comes from antioxidants called anthocyanidins, which can neutralize free radical cell damage and help provide protection from the effects of oxidative stress, which underlies the common disorders associated with aging. They're low in calories and a high fiber food that has been proven to help boost your immunity and detoxify your body. Blueberries are a source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

I prefer to eat blueberries by themselves raw. Mostly everything I eat now is raw and I find mixing fruit with other foods just takes away from the enjoyment of the experience, especially blueberries...

Fruit is packed full of cancer fighting properties, but I eat berries only accasioally because of it's sugar content. The fruit I choose to eat once in a while would be a berry of some sort. Raspberries,strawberries, blackberries and blueberries are the best choices out of all fruit if you are sugar sensitive.

~ Tribute to Vicky and Todd ~

2009-12-09T16:17:00.000-08:00

Victoria is a dear friend whom I have met through her inspirational blog http://www.simplyrawesome.blogspot.com/ . Her blog is the first one I came across in search of learning about the raw food lifestyle. Her determination and faith has been a huge blessing to me. Victoria sent me this scripture today which has had significant meaning to me over the years. It was given to me today by no mistake I believe to remind me of the truth.

Zephaniah 3:14-17 (New International Version)

14 Sing, O Daughter of Zion;
shout aloud, O Israel!
Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,
O Daughter of Jerusalem!

15 The LORD has taken away your punishment,
he has turned back your enemy.
The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you;
never again will you fear any harm.

16 On that day they will say to Jerusalem,
"Do not fear, O Zion;
do not let your hands hang limp.

17 The LORD your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing."

This song has been a blessing to me today. I have listened to this over and over..... This song reminds me of my brother because he is the one who introduced Casting Crowns to me. My brother, Todd has been an inspiration because he has gone through a real storm the last couple of months and his faith holds strong....

~ Brain Clement and Whole Foods Teaching ~

2009-12-09T12:32:00.000-08:00

You have got to watch these two video clips they are very eye opening.

~ Raw Vegan Cheese and Tomato Snacks ~

2009-12-04T09:48:00.000-08:00

These were delicious and good to have as a snack after a work out. I would bring the cheese in a small seperate container and then put the cheese on pre- sliced tomatoes. The cheese is very satisfying, two are more than enough.
Any chance I get, I use sprouts as a topper because I love them so much. They taste great and feel so refreshing in the body. Sprouts are packed with enzymes which help speed up the digestion of nuts and seeds. In this particular case in the form of nut cheese....

Recipe:
2 cups cashews soaked
1 1/2 cups filtered water
juice of half a lemon
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tbs nutitional yeast
1 tsp onion powder
1 garlic clove
1 tbs dried basil

It is always a good idea to make your nut cheese ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge overnight to allow the flavour to develop . I also find it keeps no more than three days in the fridge.

I prefer to use fresh herbs, but right now I cannot get any fresh plants so I buy FREEZE- DRIED herbs which still contain all the nutritional value. They taste very fresh and are great in any raw food dish.
You can purchase these herbs from http://www.lighthousefoods.com/

~ Maca Power Smoothie ~

2009-12-03T09:12:00.000-08:00

I use maca regularly to help manage stress and depression . Maca also keeps my energy levels up and improves my performance with my daily workout . My husband takes it to give him more energy and more mental clarity and focus. It works fabulously, just be careful not to take too much of it.
Maca is wonderful, but without eating your greens maca is not enough. I would say living greens is the most powerful superfood on the planet. Everything else is great in addition to the foundational staple(greens) our body needs.

Maca has a bitter taste and needs to be combined with other foods. Maca goes well in raw desserts, but I didn't want dessert today and tried making a sweet smoothie using honey and bananas. It sure gave me a busrt of energy...Wow this stuff is potient !!!

2 ounces of maca

1/4 cup honey

1 vanilla bean

1 banana

2 cups crushed ice

This was way too sweet and you can get the same results from adding one tsp in a berry smoothie instead. There is way less sugar which I prefer....

David Wolfe suggests using maca one tsp per day for three weeks and then take a week off. Too much maca can cause the opposite results you are looking for.

Matt Monarch just got married in this video and must have been on a (love ) high already. This experiment is not a good idea for anyone to try. His health is so sturdy he could tolerate such crazyness, but please don't do what he did. I watched this vidow got a big laugh and put two ounces in my smoothie shared it with my husband and I was bouncing around like crazy...LOL You will crash physically and emotionally if you misuse maca.

~ Caulliflower Explosion ~

2009-12-02T13:31:00.000-08:00

This was very different and filling. I never ate cauliflower before. I would buy it and it would end up getting moldy in my fridge after I had forgotten about it for a few weeks. Come to find out there are a lot of things you can do with cauliflower . I did a little experimentation and enjoyed this dish a lot. I will be making this again for sure.

I wanted to find something to eat that would replace white potato, mayonnaise and eggs. This is similar to either egg or potato salad. I used cauliflower and processed it in the food processor. I then added an avocado and colored it with a tsp of turmeric. To flavour it I also added minced celery, onion and green beans....

~ Living Dinner ~

2009-11-28T14:30:00.000-08:00

I wasn't sure what to make for dinner and found a couple of bell peppers in the fridge. I planned on making my stuffed peppers, but ended up making a veggie plate with quiona.

As a child when mom didn't know what to make for dinner she would cut up veggies like carrot, cucumber and celery. There would also be some cheddar cheese ,baloney and crackers. The veggies on our dinner plate would be the last things to go.

What a switch now because there is no cheese, crackers or dairy . I added some quinoa in the middle of the plate seasoned it with herbs and diced fresh veggies on top. Quinoa is very good for you and considered a complete protien.

I used whatever I had in the fridge to cover and decorate my plate. We really enjoyed it so much that we ate two plates of this raw creation.

Still the same thoughts go through my head of how much I love eating this way. It has been another day of getting excited over living foods. This meal is certainly considered a** living dinner.**

~ Raw Vegan Lasagna ~

2009-11-28T10:50:00.000-08:00

Both my husband and I were so surprised how enjoyable raw lasagna is. There is no meat, dairy or wheat in this creation and it is very satisfying. It leaves you feeling full and refreshed rather than feeling sluggish as you would from eating typical lasagna.

I didn't have a recipe so I tried to think of what I could use as layers. I love to see colors that complement each other and used baby spinach and sliced tomatoes.

I have not had the best of luck making a raw marinara sauce just yet so I thought I would try a tomato sauce using a nut base.

Above in the processor are some of the ingredients that went into my tomato sauce.

Of course I used sprouts and fresh herbs as garnishes. I love fresh basil and oregano the best. I have discovered if you put an oregano leaf between your front teeth and chew slowly it releases a flavor which is very similar to peppermint gum. If the leaf moves towards the middle of your tongue, then you can taste the oregano.

~ Raw/Vegan Lavender Cookies ~

2009-11-26T09:30:00.000-08:00

~ Lavender from July 2009 ~

The Organic Lavender is :

Lavendula x intermedia "Provence"

A small amount goes a long way... It's an herb that has a strong flavor!...

Lavender is intoxicating and calming !!

Both the color and fragrance effects the senses and produces health benefits. To list a few of them would be reducing stress, anxiety, improve conditions of insomnia and uplift mood to help reverse symptoms of mild depression. The color of lavender which is either light blue and purple can reduce blood pressure, lower heart rate and slow down breathing...

Those who suffer with any of these symptoms place a beautiful bouquet of lavender next to you bed to receive the benefits of the scent and color....

Lavender can also have similar effects while using it for culinary purposes. I have come up with a beautiful lavender cookie which delights the taste buds and enhances your mood. I enjoy one before bed once in a while with a cup of lavender or chamomile tea...

~ A Look Inside My Raw Kitchen ~

2009-11-25T19:12:00.000-08:00

I love Cilantro !! I call myself Terri "Cilantro" Clarke now.....
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~ Inside My Fridge ~ (LOTS OF VEGGIES ) !!!!!!

I love it when my fridge is full of color and living foods. I have radishes, bell peppers, dandelion greens,watercress, cilantro, kale, avocados, grapes, cucumbers, celery, strawberries, red cabbage, green onions and so on...

Believe it or not, but I eat this amount twice in one week. Instead of having anything packaged or processed. It is ALL living and it feels great !! I have hemp on my salads and avoacados to make me feel full. I do however, still eat animal protein from a couple times a week and enjoy raw desserts. It is my goal not to eat them regularly. Once in a while as needed ( animal protien) and on special occasions (raw desserts ). It takes time to figure out what works and doesn't work in terms of eating raw/vegan.

The more GREEN you have the less hungry you become for acidic foods.

~ Inside My Cupboard ~

** My Favorite Flowers **

~ Raw Chocolate Carmel Brownie ~

2009-11-25T09:45:00.000-08:00

This was my first try at making a raw layered brownies. I found the Carmel way too rich for my taste, but the brownie bottom was delicious. There was this amazing recipe for this kind of brownie on the internet. I wanted to try this recipe to make for my boys and sadly could not find it. I tried to make it myself from what I remembered.

Crust :

1+1/2 cups of almond meal1 cup dates

1/4 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup cacao powder

1/4 cup honey

pinch sea salt

1 tsp vanilla

Carmel :

1/2 cup coconut oil1/2 cup raw almond butter

2 T vanilla

1/2 cup maple suryp

1/4 cup coconut milk

pinch of sea salt

I used organic shredded coconut and dark chocolate chips for the top. I had no cacao nibs unfortunately.

I placed the brownies in the freezer for two hours, then they were ready to cut up into squares.

They were very decadent and rich. Next time I will make just the bottom part and top it with only coconut because they were much to rich for my taste.

They turned out beautifully and would definetly make them again.

~ Raw Almond Butter and Jam on Biscotti ~

2009-11-23T13:07:00.000-08:00

I have been wanting a good recipe to replace bread to make a healthy sandwich for my son for lunch. He loves regular peanut butter and jam. Unfortunately bread causes all sorts of problems for him like painful digestion, respiratory issues, head aches, chronic fatigue and brain fog. When you put allergens in the body it causes an inflammatory response and there can be many side effects. The wheat and yeast in typical bread are two culprits that stress most immune systems. To top of the fact that it can be poison for the body there is no food value in it.

I have come up with a biscotti that replaces wheat flour, yeast, sugar and chemicals with living foods that will give my son energy while being more satisfying than a regular sandwich. You are satiated longer and don't have the same sugar highs and lows that regular jam gives you.

You don't need a jam filled with a lot of sugar to taste delicious. Fresh berries mixed together with raw almond butter tastes great !! Raw almond butter is so much better for you for a few reasons. Firstly almonds are considered a good source of omega three's while peanuts are acidic and contribute to inflammation. Almonds are more expensive, but well worth it for the health benefits. If you cannot get almond butter then buying raw peanut butter is OK. The raw nut butter does not have any added sugar, additives and hydrogenated fats.

I am going to be putting this recipe in a book I am working on for All parents who want to find ways to feed their kids delicious and attractive alternatives. I am finding raw foods and putting them into recipes that encourage healthy development for kids. A strong immune system is the key to a better quality of life.

Kids today seem to live exclusively on sugar. They don't need nearly as much sugar! It's just what they are used to while we parents are not educated to know what we are doing to our children. I am one who wants to give hope to those who's children suffer with asthma, chronic flues, colds and many other health issues. Dietary changes have made significant health improvements in my own son.

The main ingredient in this recipe is sprouted buckwheat. It had been sprouted for 48 hours which caused it to become very soft and sweet.

You can add any berry that your child likes to make it so delicious!!

Raw Zucchini Pasta With Marinara Sauce

2009-11-22T10:04:00.000-08:00

Raw Zucchini Pasta With Marinara Sauce

Months back I got my hands on Matt Amsden's book called RAWvolution . He has some wonderful inspirations in his recipe book. A few of them that really caught my eye were the three different types of pasta dishes . Matt uses Nama Shoyu in most of his recipes. I tried some with his marinara sauce recipe and wow what a difference it makes.

I find that garnishing any dish is very important for the enjoyment of eating raw food. I used sprouts as a topping over my ribbon zucchini pasta.

Avocado, if you have some on hand, really is enjoyable with a raw pasta. I also added some fresh Italian seasoning underneath my sprouts.

I have never enjoyed food more than I do now.

~ Raw Grapefruit Orange Juice ~

2009-11-22T07:52:00.000-08:00

Today we had a different kind of breakfast which was a real treat. Mostly my husband and I begin our day with green juice or a green soup. I always need to keep in mind the fact it is hard to get raw foods into my son. Most children are looking for something sweet. Eating and drinking raw juices and cereals are so much better because they are "living foods." Raw fruits even though they are high in sugar and also nutrient rich.

I have been working on two projects; one that focuses on mostly GREEN FOODS and the other on collecting ideas and recipes for kids; quick and easy snacks and lunches for your children. There are so many parents out there that just don't know what to feed their children. There are so many health issues as a result of giving kids packaged, processed foods. This project I call,"Raw Mom's Healthy Kids."

If you could find a way to feed your children 70% raw green foods and 30% fruit they would flourish. That is what a parent wants is a healthy happy child.

This grapefuit/orange juice and wonderful ,but if they find it too tart you can always add a little stevia.

~ Go Raw Now Trailer ~

2009-11-21T15:06:00.000-08:00

Watch this video and it will change your life !! This is so amazing I just had to post this....

~ Raw Vegan Chocolate Cookies ~

2009-11-20T18:36:00.000-08:00

I found this new recipe was much better before I had dehydrated them. They were delicious and the taste was very different after about seven hours in the dehydrator.

I will make these again, but will place them in the freezer and take one out when I feel like a treat. They taste a lot like fudge or mud cookies....

Recipe

1 cup buckwheat

1 cup almond meal

1/4 cup coconut milk

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup cacao powder

1 cup shredded cococnut

pinch of sea salt

1/4 cup agave

1/4 cup flax meal

Some cookies are perfect without dehydration and left in the freezer. I much prefer chewy cookies over dry ones.

I thought the heart cookies were very cute !!

~ Raw Beet Soup Borsht ~

2009-11-15T03:18:00.000-08:00

This recipe was not like your traditional Borsht. This was a nice change from my regular green soups. However, for those who need a lot of detoxing and are beginners I would only have a small bowl of this. Too much of a good thing can be hard one's system. I could eat as much as I wanted, but my husband expereinced flu like symptoms. He ate a real large bowl and his body couldn't handle the shock of the detoxifying effects. It is wise to go slow and steady when you transition from the SAD diet to the raw food diet. Especially when it comes to drinking green juices and raw soups with highly detoxing veggies such as beets. This was delicious and if he ate half a bowl he would have been fine. Beets clean the blood, kidney and liver....

The color is so beautiful and brilliant. Beets are very good for you but high in sugar content, so rather than juicing the beets, I simply blended them. This doesn't reduce the total sugar content, but it flattens the blood sugar spike by retaining the natural binding between fibre and juice. I shredded carrot and beet together for this recipe. Next time I will add just beets and try to get more beet flavor .There are many different ways to make Borsht. You can juice your veggies or just blend as is. I find adding a little fat gives you a better feeling of fullness so I added an avocado. Dr Barry Sears is so wise in his science of balanced meals. Just eating carbs gives you a burst of energy, but then you crash shortly afterwards looking for more carbs. Having balanced meals with carbs (vegetables), fat and protein will give you a sense of fullness for at least four hours. Avocados are healthy fats and contain a good supply of protein..

~ Health Benefits within Red Beets ~

Red beet contains vitamin A, B, C, E, K and lots of potassium, folic acid and manganese. From red beet you will also get calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphor, selenium, zinc, sodium, copper, iodine and tryptophan.

One cup of red beet of red beet has 75 calories, 17 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of sugar, a couple of grams of dietary fibers, a few proteins and lots of water, about 145 grams of water. Because it contains sugars diabetics should avoid eating red beat.
Because of all the vitamins and minerals found in red beet it has a revitalizing effect on your body. Your immune system gets strengthened by eating red beet frequently. If you have anemia, pulmonary diseases, heart or liver problems, constipation or colon cancer you should consider eating more red beet.
The red beet directly actions on your liver, reducing the fat deposits and toxins that affect your liver. Red beet is really good for the health of you liver. The potassium form red beet will protect your heart . The folic acid and potassium will lower your chance of ever suffering from high blood pressure. If you see that your urine or stool have a more reddish color don’t get alarmed because it’s the red beet
Red beet juice lowers your blood pressure. The American Heart Association claims that half a litter of red bee juice lowers your blood pressure in one hour. By drinking red beet juice your metabolism is improved, intestinal problems are alleviated, and helps your liver function better. A great juice is red beet with carrot juice.
The red pigment that makes the beet red is actually an anti-cancerous substance that is especially effective against colon cancer.

Minerals Nutrition in Beet Greens

Calcium (Ca) content (mg per 100g) 114 Iron (Fe) content (mg per 100g) 1.9 Magnesium (Mg) content (mg per 100g) 68 Phosphorus (P) content (mg per 100g) 41 Potassium (K) content (mg per 100g) 909 Sodium (Na) content (mg per 100g) 477 Zinc (Zn) content (mg per 100g) 0.5 Copper (Cu) content (mg per 100g) 0.251 Manganese (Mn) content (mg per 100g) 0.514 Selenium (Se) content (µ per 100g) 0.9
Vitamins Nutrition in Beet Greens
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) content (mg per 100g) 24.9 Thiamin content (vitamin B-1) (mg per 100g) 0.117 Riboflavin content (vitamin B-2) (mg per 100g) 0.289 Niacin content (vitamin B-3) (mg per 100g) 0.499 Pantothenic Acid content (vitamin B-5) (mg per 100g) 0.329 Vitamin B-6 content (mg per 100g) 0.132 Folate content (µg per 100g) 14 Folic Acid content (µg per 100g) 0 Food Folate content (µg per 100g) 14 Folate content (DFE per 100g) 14 Vitamin B-12 content (µg per 100g) 0 Vitamin A content (µg per 100g) 5100 Vitamin A content (Int. Units, IU, per 100g) 255 Retinol content (µg per 100g) 0 Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) content (µg per 100g) N/A

~ Papaya /Strawberry Smoothie ~

2009-11-14T15:51:00.000-08:00

Papaya is a new fruit for me. I have never tried it before. I found it very good mixed with strawberry. I think to make it more sweet adding mango or peach would be a treat. Next time I will add peach to my smoothie... Papaya's were on sale this week at Pete's Frootique so we bought three of them. They were ready to eat right away. I made myself this smoothie and noticed I had an energy boost and a clearer head. I usually drink coffee and was delighted to know I didn't need it to get going. I have been wanting to quit coffee for five years. I will try tomorrow and see if I can get away with the smoothie instead.

Smoothie

2 cups of frozen strawberries

1 papaya blended

1 tsp of agave

**Papaya is great for Digestion **

The papaya is an excellent source of vitamin C, with 82mg per 100g (4oz), and is rich in carotene. After treatment with antibiotics the use of papaya juice will quickly assist the restoration of the normal bacteria in the gut which will have been destroyed by the treatment. Papaya is good for many digestive disorders and is excellent for improving poor digestion. It has also been recommended as part of the treatment for cancer. Therapeutically it can be combined with pineapple juice in which there is another important enzyme, bromelain. The skin of the papaya can be an external treatment for skin wounds and places that do not heal quickly.

~ Anise Flower ~

2009-11-14T12:38:00.000-08:00

Anise is a good digestive aid and complements sweet and savory raw foods..

Anise Flower and seeds

It is commonly used as a flavoring for food. It is mostly used for dishes that have a touch of sweetness or a bit of spice.

Anise has long been known as an aphrodisiac. Modern research shows that anise actually does increase attraction among people. So the next time you’re looking for romance, you may want to try a recipe that uses anise seed.

In addition to helping romaintic life, anise has benefits for your body.

As a result, it’s helpful for problems such as flatulence and colic. It can also help to reduce bloating that comes from gas .If you’re suffering from spasms from poor digestion, such as intestinal cramping, anise can relieve your problems. It’s an antispasmodic that can help to relieve the muscular cramping that causes pain in the digestive tract.

It can also relieve menstrual cramps and is particularly good at this when taken as a tea.

Anise seed can also help to stimulate the pancreas. The pancreas is an important part of the body that’s responsible for regulating insulin and some hormones. When the pancreas is in good health, you’ll lower your risk for diabetes and other hormonal problems.

If you have a cough or cold, anise seed can help to provide you with relief. It works as an expectorant that actually thins the mucous in your respiratory system. You’ll have thinner mucus, so your coughs will be more productive. That means you can actually remove the source of the cough.

In addition to all of these functions, anise seed can also help to cure a bout of insomnia. It helps to relax the body and prepare it for a restful night of sleep. You’ll be able to stop counting sheep and start enjoying your dreams again.You can use anise in many ways. For example, you can simply use it in recipes that you enjoy. This is an easy and flavorful way to add essential nutrients to your diet. However, you can also drink anise tea, take anise decoction, and you can even use the essential oils to treat your problems.

I used anise flower as a garnish to decorate my lovely pink grapefruit. I then took the anise star and put it in in a cup and poured a cup of boiling water over it and let steep for about ten minutes.

~ Pear and Cherry Timbale with Pineapple Puree ~

2009-11-13T06:31:00.000-08:00

This cute recipe I found in the Summer issue of the Purley Delicious magazine. It made my mouth water when I saw it. I had to make it unfortunately I could not open my coconut. I have yet to buy a cleaver. It also calls for nectarines and I had pears so I used those instead.

Base ~

1 cup of pinapple

half a banana instead of 1/4 cup of coconut meat **(optional)

2 t lime juice

1 T agave

Topping~

marinate in agave

pear halfs

cherry halfs

Sarma Melngalis came up with this creation and is in her new book ," Living Raw Food " I cannot wait to get my hands on this book. It looks so fabulous....

~ Raw Italian Pasta Salad ~

2009-11-10T11:19:00.000-08:00

There seems to be a number of foods that I eat, but they are just in different combinations. I didn't feel like making a sauce to go over my raw pasta. This raw italian pasta salad was so delicious as is and would make it again in a flash ....

Avocado's, onion, lemon, garlic, tomatoes are just a few things I eat daily....

I used my spiralizer and make some raw pasta noodles made of zucchini. I decided to just make a salad without any creamy sauce.

Recipe

1 large zucchini

1 avocado

1 tomato

1 onion

1/2 red bell pepper

Italian sesoning

lime juice

olive oil

sea salt

This was so filling I could only eat half of it and gave the rest to my hubby. I am so glad he is willing to try these kinds and foods. There has been noticable change in his energy levels. Now that is something to be thankful for and also a good motivator to keep eating more greens.