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  • Superhero (Superfood) Smoothie

    Choosing Raw - vegan and raw recipes
    Gena
    10 May 2012 | 11:10 pm
    That’s a wrap, guys! As of this evening, the great battle that was my Spring 2012 semester drew to a close. I am so tired, and so relieved. On Monday, after my Orgo final, I came home at 4 pm only to confront the fact that my biochemistry final would be about 36 hours later. I took a deep break, and quickly assembled a list of things I could do to get myself into the right frame of mind to head back to the library: 1. “Stronger.” Kelly Clarkson. The post-bacc theme song. 2. Yoga Download. 20 minutes to a clearer frame of mind. 3. ESPN’s greatest sports moments of the 20th Century.

  • Food Combining in Green Smoothies

    Green Smoothies
    rfadmin
    3 Apr 2012 | 12:12 am
    Food Combining in Green Smoothies A popular question that I receive often is: Victoria, isn’t a green smoothie poor food combining? I respond with the following fragment from my book Green for Life: I wonder how greens, such as kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, carrot tops, and others got classified as vegetables? Why do we call [...]

  • Maca Coconut Cacao Nibs Sauce for dipping

    high raw food with jessica
    1 Jul 2011 | 7:12 am
    This is a delicious dipping sauce for fruit. Maca, coconut oil and cacao nibs. For a personal sized amount I used 2 teaspoons coconut oil (soften it if needed), 1 teaspoon maca powder, 1 teaspoon cacao nibs. Mix and ready to dip your fruit pieces. Great little breakfast or any time snack. If a little sweeter is desired, add a bit of agave. Yum!!  

  • Our Most Delicious Recipes

    Green Smoothies
    rfadmin
    9 Apr 2012 | 10:01 pm
    Dear Friends, Remember a few years back, we were selling several step-by-step recipe books? Now we have recreated them and offer them in e-book format for $1.99 each. Here they are: How to Eat Uncommon Fruit Eating a colorful variety of fruits provides a wide range of valuable nutrients. Often we avoid buying uncommon fruit [...]

  • An important piece of the healthy-eating puzzle

    Raw Rag™
    StephanieWestAllen
    29 Apr 2012 | 10:53 am
    Since we do not know their effects on our bodies, I believe it is wise to avoid genetically modified foods. Doing so is not easy but here is some advice. From "What Practical Tips Do You Suggest To Avoid GM Foods?" (Dr. Frank Lipman): 1. Avoid “At Risk” IngredientsThe commonest crops that are genetically modified are Soy (91%) Canola (88%) Corn (85%) Cotton (71%) Sugar Beets (90%) and Hawaiian papaya (more than 50%). So in general, avoid foods with ingredients derived from corn or soybeans. Fortunately there is no GM popcorn or blue or white corn. 2. Avoid Processed foods in…
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  • An important piece of the healthy-eating puzzle

    StephanieWestAllen
    29 Apr 2012 | 10:53 am
    Since we do not know their effects on our bodies, I believe it is wise to avoid genetically modified foods. Doing so is not easy but here is some advice. From "What Practical Tips Do You Suggest To Avoid GM Foods?" (Dr. Frank Lipman): 1. Avoid “At Risk” IngredientsThe commonest crops that are genetically modified are Soy (91%) Canola (88%) Corn (85%) Cotton (71%) Sugar Beets (90%) and Hawaiian papaya (more than 50%). So in general, avoid foods with ingredients derived from corn or soybeans. Fortunately there is no GM popcorn or blue or white corn. 2. Avoid Processed foods in…

  • Anyone still think sugar is an okay food? You may want to watch this video then

    StephanieWestAllen
    10 Oct 2011 | 5:02 pm
    Click to watch Dr. Robert Lustig speak at Authors@Google. His talk: "Sugar: The Bitter Truth." Click to learn more about Dr. Lustig.

  • On another sweet note, two articles related to safe and healthy honey

    StephanieWestAllen
    15 Aug 2011 | 12:29 pm
    Since my post last week about securing good honey, I have seen two more resources for those of you interested in the topic: "Poultry Farms That Stop Antibiotics See Resistance Fall" (Scientific American) "Asian Honey, Banned in Europe, Is Flooding U.S. Grocery Shelves" (Food Safety News)

  • Honey, I am confused! How do I know nature's wonder from junk?

    StephanieWestAllen
    10 Aug 2011 | 11:07 pm
    I have been reading books on honey and am convinced of its benefits both as a nutritional food and as a topical substance promoting beauty and health. For example, I've been looking through The Honey Prescription: The Amazing Power of Honey as Medicine and Honey: Nature's wonder ingredient: 100 amazing and unexpected uses from natural healing to beauty. I talked with my friend Diane Wyzga, a bee guru (not to mention a lawyer and a storyteller) and asked her how to find good honey. Her response was not a simple one, so I asked her if she would write a guest post here so we can all be…

  • Videos of visit to Joel Salatin's Polyface Farms

    StephanieWestAllen
    17 Jul 2011 | 11:33 am
    Click here to watch the short clips of a visit to Polyface. If you click on "Play All," the clips will play consecutively and you need not click again. However, if you play all, you'll miss the descriptions.
 
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    Robyn's Blog

  • Be the change!

    Robyn Openshaw
    15 May 2012 | 9:23 am
    After our lecture in Mesa Saturday night, where 350 GSG readers showed up, Kristina W. waited in line almost two hours. She said, “Do you remember me?” For just a year or two, she lived up the street and around the corner. A few years ago, she asked my daughter Emma to babysit after school so she could complete an extended project.  Emma was the original avatar for this site, see her photo here, at age 12. You’ll remember her, if you’ve been here that long. Can you believe I put GSG up almost five years ago?                 Now the original…

  • Coconut Oil Giveaway and Recipes!

    Robyn Openshaw
    14 May 2012 | 9:15 am
    I’ve sent people to Mountain Rose Herbs for their extra virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil, for years. I’ve never had a complaint, because their product is fabulous, and we’ve gotten tons of testimonials about skin conditions clearing and other exciting benefits of beginning to use this lauric acid-rich, medium chain fatty acid (missing in most people’s diet). When I began using coconut oil years ago, my winter-time cold hands and feet disappeared, and I now enjoy good circulation. I use coconut oil generously on my skin every day. I run 1/3 cup through my hair (it’s long and…

  • Comments from another dentist, Kristi……part 7 of 7

    Robyn Openshaw
    13 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    A reader and dentist, Kristi, shared these observations after my root canal post. I have paraphrased some of her comments for length: “ I have much respect for Robyn and her goals of sharing important life saving information with all of you. Her willingness to stand up for what she believes in is admirable. I would mention a word of caution though about jumping on bandwagon before you’ve done your own due diligence as there are always consequences for the decisions we make. I always use dental dams and highly recommend you not use dentists who don’t put dental dams in place for root…

  • Should I shut the heck up about all things not green smoothie?…..Part 6 of 7

    Robyn Openshaw
    11 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    About Dr. L telling me I should not talk about toxic dental practices and stick to whole foods topics only? That is precisely the reason I have a blog in the first place. I don’t want my readers to be as ignorant as I was when I was 27 years old and allowing doctors to tell me to feed my little boy spoonfuls of liquid steroids. I had dentists wanting to fill holes in his teeth with mercury as he got older (luckily, I never allowed that in any of my children). I’m furious that because of toxic medical and dental practices, I let a doctor inject that first baby with vaccines full of mercury…

  • Should I shut the heck up about all things not green smoothie?…..part 5 of 7

    Robyn Openshaw
    10 May 2012 | 10:44 am
    I started using a Sonic toothbrush a few years ago. It’s incredible! I had quite a few cavities as a kid, but I haven’t had any, since using the Sonic. It vibrates the plaque off your teeth. My gums were receding from my scrubbing my teeth too hard, and with the Sonic, I have stopped eroding my gums. Moreover, my dentist tells me when I go in for cleanings every six months, “There’s no plaque on your teeth—there’s nothing to clean here.” You can get a Sonic toothbrush at Costco or any store. It’s not cheap, $50 for the electrical unit or something like that? But so worth…
 
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    We Like It Raw

  • Three of my favorite websites

    Dhrumil
    24 Apr 2012 | 11:19 am
    Hi everyone! Dhru here. We Like It Raw is going to be a little quiet for the next few weeks. In the mean time though, I thought I'd share with you three websites that I've been spending a lot of time on recently: Mind Body GreenFantastic articles and quick tips on holistic living and yoga.Crazy Sexy LifeTons of great wellness guidance and advice from some of the worlds coolest people, including Kris Carr.The ChalkboardMonthly online magazine that is a study in living well. Created by Pressed Juicery in LA. Enjoy.

  • How YOU are a seed, a recipe and my final post.....

    Dhrumil
    13 Apr 2012 | 7:20 pm
    I can’t believe how fast the last 6 months have flown by! It seems like yesterday that I began writing for We Like It Raw! This past 6 months have been so rewarding and so growth filled for me! I have stretched myself so much. I have met and connected with so many awesome people. I have gotten to interview some very interesting and inspiring people doing amazing things! Alas, It’s now time for me to be off to new adventures! I am also very excited for what the website has in store for it’s growth adventure of it’s own! "What the caterpillar calls the end the rest of the world calls a…

  • Is a vegan diet always a healthy diet?

    Dhrumil
    12 Apr 2012 | 9:40 pm
    I’ve just gotten back to Utah from Eugene, Oregon and WOW what a trip it was! I was so blessed to be able to spend some quality time with my son Erik who is a vegan chef in Eugene hiking and site seeing.  Eugene is literally a MECA of vegan cafes! They are everywhere! He told me it’s harder to find meat in Eugene than it is vegan food. I chose to wait on the Cleanse America cleanse so he could take me to many of the vegan cafes in Eugene he loves!   We had a good time trying many of them out including the cafe he works at. So, it’s a good thing I am on the Cleanse program starting…

  • A Plethora of Raw Soup Recipes!

    Dhrumil
    11 Apr 2012 | 12:49 pm
    It’s a chilly, rainy morning here in Oregon today. I’m longing for my Vitamix to make some warm raw veggie soup! I love raw soups! They are truly the comfort food of the raw world for me! I will have to settle for sending out recipes to all of you!  Even on a cleanse you can still make raw soups with just a few modifications. If your recipe calls for cashews or other nuts or nut milk you would leave out the nuts and swap the nut milk for water or coconut water.  Here are a few recipes I created with any modifications for cleansing listed. Sometimes if I am doing a cleanse and get into…

  • Detox the Body. Detox the Mind.

    Dhrumil
    10 Apr 2012 | 11:26 am
    I am having such a great time here in Oregon. I love the history, the culture, the mossy trees, all the gardens everywhere and the fact that everything is lush and green! Most of all I am enjoying my son! He is having such a good time showing me around the town!  So, along with many of you, I am also on the http://www.cleanseamerica.com Cleanse. However, being in a place where I have no access to my Vitamix or Juicer has been challenging! It’s also been challenging to be in a town where there are SO many vegan cafe’s and it’s making it challenging to stay on a 100% raw food cleanse. So…
 
 
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    Philip McCluskey

  • Upcoming Health Lectures & Events

    admin
    8 May 2012 | 12:12 pm
    Catch me on my East Coast tour as I share about Weight Loss, Juicing, & Transforming Your Life! Events in CT, PA, NYC, Long Island, and more. Sign up today. Visit PhilipMcCluskey.com today for free information, videos, and support.

  • Healthy, Hot, & Energized Workshop – PA

    admin
    8 May 2012 | 11:55 am
    On June 2, 2012 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Pipersville, PA  WHEN: 6/2/12 10:00am - 4:00pm WHERE: The Chip Factory, 7034 Easton Rd, Pipersville, PA Visit PhilipMcCluskey.com today for free information, videos, and support.

  • The Secret to Easy, Permanent, Healthy Weight Loss Lecture – CT

    admin
    7 May 2012 | 2:48 pm
    On June 4, 2012 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Branford, CT  WHEN: 6/4/12 7-9pm WHERE: G-Zen Restaurant, 2 E. Main St, Branford, CT Visit PhilipMcCluskey.com today for free information, videos, and support.

  • Get Juicy 10-Day Cleanse Workshop – CT

    admin
    6 May 2012 | 1:20 pm
    On June 10, 2012 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at Branford, CT  WHEN: 6/10/12 9:30am - 3:00pm WHERE: G-Zen Restaurant 2 E. Main St, Branford, CT Visit PhilipMcCluskey.com today for free information, videos, and support.

  • The Secret to Easy, Permanent, Healthy Weight Loss Lecture – NYC

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 1:19 pm
    On June 21, 2012 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at New York, NY  WHEN: 6/21/12 6:00pm - 8:00pm WHERE: Organic Avenue, 3 W. 57th St, NYC Visit PhilipMcCluskey.com today for free information, videos, and support.
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    high raw food with jessica

  • Tropical Green Smothie

    3 May 2012 | 9:11 am
    Tropical Green SmoothieLayer in power blender:1 mango, peeled and cut up1cup of cubed pineappleabout a handful of cilantro4-5 leaves of kale cut up, cut middle stem out1/2 cup of coconut water or waterpinch of saltoptional:1 teaspoon maca1 teaspoon chia seeds1/2 teaspoon MSMblendadd more liquid if neededtruly wonderful

  • Omega VRT 350 Juice Extractor

    26 Apr 2012 | 12:27 pm
    I needed a new juicer. Did my research and decided on the Omega VRT350 HD. I knew that I would have to chop up the veggies smaller and that it is a low speed extractor, which means a little more prep and juice time.....but not too time consuming at all.I consider myself a serious juicer person (daily) so the end result is super important. The low speed squeezes the veggies, creating minimal oxidation, high nutrition and maximum amount of juice. I used about the same amount of produce as I did in the past with my other juicer and definitely got more juice with the Omega VRT350, the pulp is…

  • Parsley Cucumber Avocado Smoothie

    17 Apr 2012 | 9:45 am
    1 cucumber, peeled or not, cubed (skin can give a bitter flavor)bunch of parsley1/2 avocadohemp seeds or powder, 2-4 tbsp. 2 dates1/2 cup or more hemp milkpinch of saltwatericein vitamix or high powered blender place cucumber, 3/4 cup water and blend. add more water if it is stuck.keep blender going and through the opening of the top cover add parsley little by little.let it blend until smooth.add dates, hemp, salt, hemp milk. add avocado, this will thicken it a bit, add a little more water if too thick to your liking.add some ice to blend and to chill it.a beautiful green smoothie…

  • High energy chia pudding

    16 Mar 2012 | 11:34 am
    2 tablespoons of chia seeds in a bowladd about 1/3 cup of water & mix & let it sit to gel, about 5 minutesmix again & add 1/4 cup hemp milk or any other type of nut or seed milkmix & let it sit a few minutes to gel some moreadd about 1/8 tsp vanilla powder, 2 teaspoons of maca, 1/2 - 1 tsp raw cacao, pinch of salt or if you like it sweet add your sweetenermix, add a little more hemp milk if neededadd pieces of strawberries or bananas on top

  • Maca Coconut Cacao Nibs Sauce for dipping

    1 Jul 2011 | 7:12 am
    This is a delicious dipping sauce for fruit. Maca, coconut oil and cacao nibs. For a personal sized amount I used 2 teaspoons coconut oil (soften it if needed), 1 teaspoon maca powder, 1 teaspoon cacao nibs. Mix and ready to dip your fruit pieces. Great little breakfast or any time snack. If a little sweeter is desired, add a bit of agave. Yum!!  
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    Karen Knowler * The Raw Food Coach

  • TAHINI DRESSING

    KarenKnowler
    16 May 2012 | 12:33 am
    A tahini dressing is one of the most delicious and versatile dressings of all. As tahini is made from sesame seeds, it is lighter than a nut-based dressing and is high in protein and calcium, making it a nutritional superstar. A great dressing for when you want something thick and creamy. Smotheringly good! EQUIPMENT Blender INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons raw sesame tahini 1 Tablespoon pure water 1 Medjool date Juice of 1/4 lemon OR ¼ orange DIRECTIONS Simply blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste test before using. Add more of whatever you need according to your...

  • 3 Common Raw Food Myths Busted!

    KarenKnowler
    11 May 2012 | 7:46 am
    When I first got into raw food back in 1993 there weren't a lot of raw food myths floating around as there weren't many raw foodists or raw food philosophies floating around either! Since then my, how things have changed! There's more books, resources, foods, theories, promoters, restaurants - you name it, there's more of it! And yes, ultimately this is a great thing... the only thing that frustrates me just a little are the myths that are created out of thin air and then get passed around like Chinese whispers and are taken as gospel! So because I'm keen...

  • STRAWBERRY ICE-DREAM SMOOTHIE

    KarenKnowler
    9 May 2012 | 12:29 am
    As a child I loved strawberry ice-creams and fast-food thick-shakes. Little did I know then what the ingredients were and what they were doing to my body! With the aim to recreate the same taste in a healthier form, I came up with this very simple but even more delicious “strawberry ice-dream” recipe. I know that you're going to love this recipe for its taste, simplicity and speed. Great for kids too of course! (Luke adores this). EQUIPMENT Vita-Mix or Blender INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 2 frozen bananas (peel before freezing and freeze until hard) A small handful of fresh...

  • Why Going Raw Is a Whole Person Journey

    KarenKnowler
    4 May 2012 | 10:29 am
    In this issue the topic du jour is the not-often-talked-about issue of emotional, mental and spiritual detoxification and how going raw affects us on every level – not just the physical. The reason why I’ve decided to cover this topic is because this particular aspect of going raw, the whole person transformation, is my own personal most-compelling reason for choosing to eat raw and it soon engages many others. Even though at times it may be challenging to eat raw (socially) the benefits far outweigh the negatives – in fact so many times over as to be laughable! So, here’s...

  • VEGGIE SPAGHETTI WITH PESTO SAUCE

    KarenKnowler
    2 May 2012 | 12:04 am
    This recipe is a great one, as it can really fulfill the need for something a little more interesting than salad and not as dense as something dehydrated. All you need to make it is a spiral slicer to create veggie spaghetti (also known as a saladacco), or for thicker pasta you could use a potato peeler. SERVES: Serves 1 large plate or 2 small EQUIPMENT Spiral slicer, Blender INGREDIENTS Your choice of vegetable for making your "spaghetti" (see below for ideas) 1/3 cup pine nuts or macadamias (or combination of) 1/3 cup olive oil Half a handful of basil...
 
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    Green Smoothies

  • May Flower Smoothie and Webinar Recording

    rfadmin
    15 May 2012 | 2:06 am
    Dear Friends, We would like to inspire you to make more green smoothies with wild edibles at this time of year. Here is a simple recipe I have prepared today. Since it contained lots of Miner's Lettuce flowers, I called it a May Flower Green Smoothie. These are the weeds I picked from my back [...]

  • Green Smoothie Revolution for Children

    rfadmin
    24 Apr 2012 | 1:25 am
    Dear Friends, At last, we have received the children’s book, "Green Smoothie Magic" from print. Thank you all for your patience! At this time all orders have been fulfilled and we have received our first reviews. The feedback is highly positive and I have even received an offer from Random House to buy the rights [...]

  • The Miraculous Benefits of Using the Jaw Exerciser

    rfadmin
    17 Apr 2012 | 1:21 am
    Dear Friends, It has been seven years since I applied for the U.S. patent for the chewing device that I named "the Jaw exerciser" or "Jawcerciser." Finally, last week the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent notified me that I am to receive my patent within several weeks. I am very happy and excited! I [...]

  • Our Most Delicious Recipes

    rfadmin
    9 Apr 2012 | 10:01 pm
    Dear Friends, Remember a few years back, we were selling several step-by-step recipe books? Now we have recreated them and offer them in e-book format for $1.99 each. Here they are: How to Eat Uncommon Fruit Eating a colorful variety of fruits provides a wide range of valuable nutrients. Often we avoid buying uncommon fruit [...]

  • Food Combining in Green Smoothies

    rfadmin
    3 Apr 2012 | 12:12 am
    Food Combining in Green Smoothies A popular question that I receive often is: Victoria, isn’t a green smoothie poor food combining? I respond with the following fragment from my book Green for Life: I wonder how greens, such as kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, carrot tops, and others got classified as vegetables? Why do we call [...]
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    RawFoodChef

  • Fresh Start by mary elizabeth

    maryelizabethslife
    11 May 2012 | 7:27 pm
    Today, Living Light graduated its first Gourmet Raw Food Chefs of 2012.  I’m always so amazed by our students.  Some of them come so far and they all leave their homes to spend six weeks (sometimes longer) with us to learn how to prepare raw vegan gourmet food.  It’s a huge commitment of both time and money, not to mention how focused and ready to be taught they have to be.  It really is a labor of love.  Anyhow – I’m so proud of them and excited to see what they go off into the world to do with their new culinary greatness.  They are leaving us with a whole new way of looking…

  • Spring Clean by mary elizabeth

    maryelizabethslife
    4 May 2012 | 5:51 pm
    I’m on day twelve of a twenty eight day cleanse.  Last week was just juice.  This week is juice and smoothies.  Sometimes I’m hungry.  Sometimes I’m completely satisfied.  Sometimes I’m pretty cranky, but even girls who’ve just polished off blueberry muffins get cranky.  Sometimes I lose track of why I thought this would be a good idea.  But – it is.  Sometimes it’s good to make a radical change.  As I’ve said before, wishing doesn’t make one healthy and thin.  And bad habits won’t go away by themselves.  Any kind of improvement takes work – usually hard…

  • Connections by kristin

    livinglightinternational
    2 May 2012 | 5:43 pm
    It’s been a busy week here at Living Light. Some of our key players, namely Cherie, Dan and Martine are having a wonderful experience taking FUNdamentals of Raw Living Foods on the road. They’ve been to Vancouver, B.C. and Toronto -they are now in  Seattle. Next stop: Portland. All in all, it sounds like a very rewarding trip. Great people, lots of appreciation, and a way to connect with new communities in person. Takes us back to the days when Living Light was a “gypsy school” setting up in retreat centers in the Northwest, California, Hawaii, and other exotic…

  • Scene Change by mary elizabeth

    maryelizabethslife
    18 Apr 2012 | 5:00 pm
    My kids and I are taking a little road trip this weekend.  We do that a lot – just to change the scenery even if it’s just for a few days.  This weekend is Record Store Day so we’re going to the big city to support independent record stores.  But – we’re going on a really long one in the summertime.  Living Light has graciously allowed me to take five weeks off in July and August and I’m going to drive across the country.  The kids will be along, of course, but I will be doing all of the actual driving.  We are going to see lots of relatives we normally wouldn’t – some…

  • Happy Days by mary elizabeth

    maryelizabethslife
    5 Apr 2012 | 6:05 pm
    Today is my birthday!  My very most favorite holiday, really.  I realize it’s not an actual holiday outside of Maryelizabethland, but I don’t care.  I expect the people who love me to make as big a deal out of it as I do.  They don’t have to make any kind of material fuss, just a fuss of friendliness.  (They can make a material fuss next year when I turn fifty.)  Anyhow, I’ve managed to surround myself with loving, supportive people pretty exclusively at this point, so I am getting my wish – complete with a yummy  potluck right here in the Admin. Office of Living Light! …
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    Sweetly Raw

  • Raw Lemon Berry Swirl Cheesecake

    13 May 2012 | 3:37 pm
    Happy Mothers Day to all the mommys out there! I hope you're being pampered today. My mom is traveling so unfortunately I won't be celebrating with her.Instead I hiked up the little mountain (if it can be called that) in town with J. Have to walk the train tracks that sit over the lake to the that path that leads up the mountain.Here we are halfway up, last October. Yesterday I made this tasty mini raw lemon berry swirl cheesecake (HERE and HERE) with leftovers from an order for a larger 12" cake. I've been making this cake for years but this is my first time posting the recipe.

  • Mylk Choccie Shake and Rawtella Giveaway!

    10 May 2012 | 10:22 am
    I'm sure you've heard of Nutella - rich chocolate hazelnut spread. You might have eaten it as a kid. I used to love the stuff! Now there's a healthy raw vegan version to enjoy. Rawtella is just as rich and delicious as the original but is good for you. When Rawtella first came out I was fortunate enough to sample it right away. I had friends over and we enjoyed it warmed it up in my mini chocolate fondue bowl that sits over a candle. We dipped strawberries, dates, figs, bananas, and nuts into it. Heavenly!Since then, Rawtella has expanded into five yummy flavors!It's really…

  • Waking Up To Waffles

    7 May 2012 | 12:39 pm
    Do you like waffles? I do - but I haven't eaten them in years. In the past few weeks J and I have been indulging in enjoying waffles. The best part about these waffles, besides tasting great of course, is that they're high in protein, gluten free, grain free - and contain only 4 ingredients. We've eaten these for breaky, brunch, and even for dinner one night.It's fun to choose different toppings for both waffles and pancakes. A hearty dose of maple syrup is a "must" in my books, and I like to add a little crunch in the form of chopped nuts, dehydrated buckwheat, or cacao nibs. Berries…

  • Kale Chips N Crackers

    5 May 2012 | 11:59 am
    I put my dehydrator to good use this week. Kale chips, crackers, and sprouted buckwheat were on the list. I like to make periodic batches of these goodies to keep on hand. They make great snacks and the buckwheat is the perfect addition to bars, sprinkled on ice cream, puddings, or in chocolate. Even though I prefer sweet things, there's nothing quite like a crunchy, flavorful kale chip. While I've both sampled and made a number of kale chip flavors, the cheesey ones always reign in my books. I never measure when making them. I throw approximate cheddar sauce ingredients into my blender…

  • Gluten Free Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    2 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    I'm on a roll with gluten free baking these days. These gluten free, vegan muffins have come in handy for J's work lunches. Easy for him to eat on the run. Make sure the bananas are super ripe - you know, lots of black spots = super sweet! Blueberry muffins are next on my list.Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins2 cups gluten free flour mix*1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum3/4 cup sucanat1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup unsweetened applesauce1 cup mashed ripe bananas1/2 cup melted coconut oil1/4 cup almond milk1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 cup dark chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped walnuts…
 
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    AWESOME TO BE RAWSOME

  • The Raw Vegan, Part CXLXI: Waffling No More

    Tommie
    15 May 2012 | 7:05 pm
    To be sure, waffles were one of my all-time favorite things to eat. I’d put away my share (and someone else’s) of Eggos, but the best ones were homemade. I had a crackerjack waffle iron that was well-seasoned and I never had any trouble with sticking. A stack of waffles with butter and syrup and I was transported! Or, in the summertime, whip some cream (none of that frozen stuff in plastic tubs for me) and add some fresh strawberries or peaches and man oh man!! I spent my days at work being distracted by my thoughts. In the evening, I’d get online (dratted dialup!) and start…

  • My Week: Strawberries ‘n’ Cream

    Tommie
    13 May 2012 | 8:14 pm
    To be sure, this is a week and a day. Yesterday was so long and so busy, I had not the least inkling of a desire to do this post last night. But that can wait its turn… I was all excited last week and couldn’t tell why. Now I can. Our church is going to do a “God in Shoes” June 29. It’s a program for less fortunate women in the area and lots of freebies will be offered including, but not limited to, a pair of shoes. New shoes are preferred but gently used will be accepted, too. Well, you know me (or maybe you don’t). I like to shop on eBay. I’d been…

  • The Raw Vegan, Part CXLX: Wishy-Washy

    Tommie
    8 May 2012 | 7:54 pm
    I was becoming more and more conflicted about eating cooked food. My sisters and I had met at the cemetery to visit Mother’s grave and I, unwisely, mentioned that DD and merm were thinking about eating only raw food. My oldest sister frowned and said, “That’s not good.” She then proceeded to give me reason after reason why she believed she was right. Funny thing was, they were a lot of my own initial objections. Then she started talking about walnuts and Omega 3s and the conversation slowly but surely was steered away from raw food. I didn’t say much about it at…

  • My Week: On the Road

    Tommie
    5 May 2012 | 8:53 pm
    But not as often as I was supposed to be. Sunday, I’d had my visit with DD and, since I’d gotten all the materials for my SIPs (Sub-Irrigated Planter), I hove to and made them with my neighbor/cousin’s help. I had to get her to drill holes for me. I’d had quite a productive day and was in the middle of eating my last meal when the phone rang. “Aren’t you coming to the nominating committee meeting?” I just about dropped my fork. I’d completely forgotten about it. I said I was in the middle of eating—could they call an alternate? So…

  • The Raw Vegan, Part CXLIX: Back to Work

    Tommie
    1 May 2012 | 8:06 pm
    I had Friday and the weekend to recuperate and then it was back to the hospital bright and early on Monday morning. I had some of the pictures from NYC on my little Sony PDA but I was waiting to get more from merm. Those would be of the wedding. He sent them to all of the relatives as a “torrent”. I didn’t understand how that worked and, as a matter of fact, it didn’t work very well with my dialup. The images were huge compared to my bandwidth. As they came in, I was able to put some more pictures on my PDA. When anyone would ask me how my trip was, I would whip it out…
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  • Nutrition as a treatment for Depression #4

    Elizabeth
    29 Apr 2012 | 1:52 am
    I wanted to share a youtube I enjoyed. This nice fellow touches on so many great food concepts, please listen if you have a minute. Also a tip: Buy 5 oz. boxes of washed greens, open, toss in salad dressing right into the box and voila there is your fresh little salad!

  • Why is that good food good for you?

    Elizabeth
    19 Mar 2012 | 3:08 pm
    Listen to this Phd. Biochemist, Hagen Schroeter, talk about food research. Here is the concept I found most interesting: We can say flaxseeds (my example) are good for you or that some part of the seed is good for you. What part survives food processing? What compound results in your body’s metabolism of the seed? What compounds (if any) remain bio-active and move systemically? I think I got that right, feel free to listen and provide feedback. He explains why it is not simple to see the mechanism or reality of why a particular food is good for you. Scientific American: Science Talk Man…

  • Food Radiation article in Physics Today

    Elizabeth
    15 Feb 2012 | 8:12 pm
    Here is a quote from a free Physics Today’s article on food radiation: “Irradiation does reduce vitamin levels in foods, especially for the B group vitamins. Thiamine is particularly sensitive, and as much as half of that vitamin can be destroyed in food irradiated at high doses. Vitamin loss, however, occurs in many food processes, including cooking and canning…For vegetables, the loss of vitamins is potentially of greater concern. The FDA, however, considers change in nutritional value as part of its evaluation of irradiation processes. The agency is not permitted to…

  • Ellen’s Day 16 of Sugar cleanse

    Elizabeth
    11 Feb 2012 | 9:42 am
    Hope you enjoy this simple 3 min. video, maybe it will inspire you to do your own sugar cleanse. I love how she includes the voices of her viewers in this, fun video. Ellen, we love you.

  • Processed Sugar

    Elizabeth
    6 Feb 2012 | 8:57 am
    Overeaters Anonymous is a group that focuses on stopping eating processed sugar. For decades now OA has successfully motivated people to stop eating all processed sugar for many years at a time. I just know this from going to meetings with my mom as a kid. Her group at the time was not so God focused as some groups are. It is an issue to use God language in that it will limit the number of people interested in joining the group. People would meet and stand up in the circle and say today I have now gone 20 years without sugar (meaning processed sugar of any kind). As a kid I experimented and…
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  • May 13, 2012

    14 May 2012 | 12:22 am
    BreakfastChia Porridgeserves 1 ~ $1.75 per serving4 tablespoons chia ($.80)1/2 cup water 1/2 apple, chopped ($.30)2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped ($.25)2 tablespoons raisins ($.20)1 tablespoon agave ($.20)pinch cinnamon This is super quick and super easy, and it tastes pretty good, too.In a bowl, stir together the ground chia seeds and water. Let stand for a few minutes so it can gel. Add the chopped apple, chopped walnut, and raisins. Top with the agave and add a pinch of cinnamon, if desired.calories: 341fat: 18 grcarbs: 57 grprotein: 7 grLunchChard Pocketsserves 2 ~ $2.62 per serving6…

  • May 6, 2012

    6 May 2012 | 11:58 pm
    BreakfastCoconut Cashew Cupcakes with Lilac Blossomsserves 2 ~ $1.98 per servingcashew cream1/2 cup cashews ($1.00)1 tablespoon agave ($.20)1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup watercupcakes1/2 cup cashews ($1.00)1/2 cup raisins ($.75)1/2 cup mature coconut (flaked or chunks) ($1.00)coconut flakeslilac blossomsLilacs have always been my favorite flower, and while some think they're overpowering, I LOVE how they smell. I bring arm loads in, in the spring. I even planned my wedding for when the lilacs are in bloom here. So, I was thrilled to discover my favorite flower is edible. And they taste just a bit…

  • Mango Pudding

    3 May 2012 | 2:22 pm
    serves 2 ~ $1.75 per serving    ingredients 1 mango, cubed ($1.49)1 ripe avocado ($1.49)2 ripe bananas ($.30)1 tablespoon agave, if needed ($.10)1 tablespoon chopped cashews ($.10)Creamy, sweet, sour, crunchy, smooth ... this is an absolutely perfect breakfast. And it takes all of a few minutes to put together. directions In a food processor with an "S" blade, process the avocado, one banana, half the mango, and agave until very smooth and creamy. Top with sliced banana, the remaining cubed mango, and chopped cashews. Drizzle with just a tiny bit of agave, if…

  • New Raw BOOK for SPRING

    30 Apr 2012 | 6:25 pm
    Da Vinci once said of the Renaissance recipe maker, Platina, that there was genius in combining the same simple ingredients to make an infinite number of dishes. That's what I've attempted in my new eBook.  I wanted to make something with beautiful but simple to make recipes, with seasonal and commonly found ingredients. I set a goal to make33 Main Recipes using just33 Common, Seasonal IngredientsHere’s a peek at some of the dishes in the video below … You can preorder now, if you like. The cost is $10.I'm putting the finishing touches on and the book will be available May 15th.

  • April 29, 2012

    30 Apr 2012 | 12:00 am
    BreakfastAvocado Eggs and Cantaloupeserves 2 ~ $2.42 per serving2 zucchini ($1.00)1 tablespoon olive oil ($.10)1 tablespoon agave ($.10)1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ($.10)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke1/2 cantaloupe ($2.05)2 avocados ($1.49)2 tablespoons agave ($.20)salt and pepperI love avo eggs, and the sweet cantaloupe and savory zucchini strips really go well together. The zucchini strips need to be made a little bit ahead of time. I dehydrated mine just long enough to soften them, about two hours. These can be dehydrated…
 
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  • Collard Wraps with Turmeric Spread

    Susan
    6 May 2012 | 10:44 pm
    Lunch can often be a challenge. So many times, I find myself lost in a project, only to realize that lunch time has passed and I am starving. At that point, I need something quick and healthy to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Raw Banana “Cream” Parfaits with Salted Allspice Caramel

    Susan
    29 Apr 2012 | 4:14 pm
    Banana Cream Pie has long been a favorite of mine. I love how refreshing the bananas and cream are together. I have made quite a few raw “cream” pies but always used coconut oil or butter... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Thai Style Noodles and Veggies

    Susan
    17 Apr 2012 | 11:11 am
      What a journey raw food can take us on! It all started with a longing for Pad Thai, took a stop along the way to make raw fresh coconut milk and ended up with this wonderful Asian inspired... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Fresh Raw Coconut Milk

    Susan
    12 Apr 2012 | 9:22 pm
    It all started with a  craving for raw Pad Thai. I haven’t made it yet, and have been wanting to for quite a while. Knowing that coconut milk is an important ingredient that I want in my Pad... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Raw Zucchini Shoe-String “Fries”

    Susan
    1 Apr 2012 | 7:59 pm
    Sometimes simple snacks just hit the spot. These tasty little zucchini shoe-string “fries” fit the simple and satisfying bill!  Zucchini is inexpensive and plentiful especially during... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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  • Tea Time: Some of my Favorites and Home Made Mint Tea

    April
    10 May 2012 | 1:16 pm
       I have never been a coffee drinker.  I simply do not like coffee.  The first time I tried coffee was when I was twelve years old.  I was with my family at formal sit down event and someone suggested that I try coffee for the first time.  Well, the first sip was very bitter for my taste.  After adding lots of sugar and milk to it I began to like it a lot and drank one too many cups of it.  I was sick for the rest of the night and ever since then I haven't wanted coffee again.  Instead of coffee I drink tea. It is only in the past year that I have…

  • Home Made Crackers with Hummus on the Side Please

    April
    4 May 2012 | 5:53 pm
    I am excited to bring you two amazing recipes tonight.  A home made gluten free cracker with home made hummus.  I am going crazy for crackers tonight!  I have never made home made crackers in the oven before so I was hesitant about the outcome.  These crackers far exceeded my expectations in many ways: they look great, taste great, and hold together great, making them ideal for dipping.  I think they would make a wonderful snack addition to any party, or simply along side a meal. So, where did this recipe come from you might ask.  That is a very good question, I…

  • The Ultimate Budget Smart Food: Beans and Garbanzo Bean Salad

    April
    27 Apr 2012 | 11:45 am
    On an average week, I try and keep my grocery bill around $50 for the week.  Sometimes I keep this goal and other times I go above and beyond that amount.  It is very important to me that I eat high quality delicious food but I try and do that as budget friendly as possible.  I have to admit that my grocery bill this week was more around $70 and so I am already planning out how to improve that for next week.   For a long time I was not much of a bean person but in the past year I have experimented a lot with different varieties of beans and have been quite happy with the…

  • Banana Oatmeal Vegan Pancakes!

    April
    17 Apr 2012 | 8:40 am
    For Easter I hosted a brunch at my house.  I served these wonderful banana oatmeal vegan pancakes along with hash browns and fresh squeezed orange juice.  I have to admit that I normally just eat fresh fruit for breakfast and I have not attempted to make vegan pancakes since becoming a vegan.  These pancakes are just as delicious as they sound!  I topped them with fresh diced mango, coconut butter, and honey.  They tasted more like a dessert!  I originally found this recipe by searching for vegan pancakes on the internet.  I found so many options but the…

  • Wrap It Up! Home Made Vegan and Gluten Free Wraps

    April
    5 Apr 2012 | 1:51 pm
    I love wraps!  I love to combine a variety of delicious tasting ingredients together, stick them into a wrap, and then chow down!  I saw a recipe for this particular wrap a few months ago and tried it about a month ago.  I have been so happy with it that I have made it a couple of times since.  I have been meaning to share this recipe on my blog but kept forgetting to take a picture.  I made these wraps for lunch today and right away I snapped a picture.   In reference to the theme, wrap it up, I have thought of other ways this concept applies to my life.  I…
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    11 May 2012 | 11:39 am
    sourceBreastfeeding a toddler.Why is this news or still a controversy? I mean really. People get so up in arms about breastfeeding in public (I didn't too often but when I did I covered up - some don't cover up but I certainly don't find it offensive) or in this case, breastfeeding past an age some feel is appropriate. Really? Why do they care? Why does it matter? Who is it hurting? Honestly.Bottom line: breastfeeding is healthy for both mom and child and creates an unbreakable bond. To ensure your child is getting all the nutrients and has a strong, healthy immune system breastfeeding…

  • Thoughtful Thursday

    10 May 2012 | 2:08 am
    Happy Mother's Day!Sunday, May 13th To ALL the moms of humans and fur-kids   "A mark for every breath you took, every blink, every sleepy yawn. One for every time you sucked your thumb, waved hello, closed your eyes and slept in the most perfect darkness. One for every time you had the hiccups. One for every dream you dreamed within me.It isn't very pretty anymore. Some may even think it ugly. That's OK. It was your home. It's where I first grew to love you, where I lay my hand as I dreamed about who you were and who you would be. It held you until my arms could, and for that, I…

  • New Love

    8 May 2012 | 1:46 pm
    Howdy-ho kids! Life’s been good these days and thanks to one of my pals, Maria, for making it even better! She was sweet to send me some goodies in the mail recently and the highlight was some organic raw chocolate from Lulu’smy goodiesI had never sampled Lulu’s before but knew Maria was a big fan so when she parted with some of her faves and shared them with me, I was honored.Of course, I quickly dove in. Who can resist chocolate?! Every once in a while I come across someone who isn’t a fan and I think, “whaaaa?” Does not compute.Anyway, back to Lulu’s Chocolates. I tried…

  • A Special Thoughtful Thursday

    3 May 2012 | 2:08 am
    HaPpY bIrThDaY to my little guy, Caleb!He is 3 years old today, which brings me to tearsbecause it's flown by so quickly.I love him more and more each day.He has brought so much joy to our home. I truly am blessed.Happy birthday sweet face.

  • WEGO Health: Recap

    1 May 2012 | 7:20 am
    Hey hey everybody! Hooo-weeee! I made it! I completed my first ever writer's challenge. Glad I could participate in the WEGO Health - Health Activist Writer's Month Challenge, writing 30 posts in 30 days. Well...I did 25 out of 30. Not too shabby.I want to THANK YOU all for reading along and supporting me in my challenge, which was no easy feat (for you or for me *wink*). I learned in this process that I still do not desire to write everyday. Ha ha! I was able to participate in this challenge mainly because my time allowed but as you may have noticed, I started to slow down at the end. This…
 
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  • Cleanse America in New York

    4 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    If you are anywhere near the Big Apple on the evening of May 9th - I want to meet you at Organic Avenue!!! That's right, I'm flying in with Cleanse America founder, Paul Risse & our videographer & Wellness Warrior, Daniel Hayhurst of Average Joe on the Raw & we want to meet all our friends in that neck of the woods!  Even if you don't live close, we'd love it if you'd to share this with your friends and family that do live in the area - we want to connect with them too!Come be inspired & be part of the Transformation of a…

  • Cool Happenings in Tulsa

    25 Apr 2012 | 8:04 am

  • 8 Ways to Help Cleanse America

    31 Mar 2012 | 9:11 am
    8 Ways to help CLEANSE America become a movement to help transform the nation and beyond..... 1. Ask a coworker, friend, class, church group or your child to join you in this cleanse. It is easier and much more fun to have a partner(s) with whom to to share the experience!2. Share any videos we put up and make one (or more) of your own. Have fun with the process!3. Ask your uncle who runs ABC to run a news story about CLEANSE America. Just kidding....and just sayin' : )4. Set up a raw potluck in your town and invite guests. Share food, laughter and then ask them if they would like to better…

  • Giving Away $150 in Rockin' Wellness in the next 24 Hours!

    13 Feb 2012 | 9:13 pm
    Last week I announced the new release of :Rockin' Wellness - Recipes to Improve Your Focus.Energy.MoodRockin' Wellness was created by two music-loving, health-minded individuals who agree that optimal health and function are the true keys, to not only survive, but to also thrive in any walk of life.Co-owner, Seth Luker, a music tour manager, has fought off stage IV cancer twice and his business partner, Mike Wall, a musician and self-taught health guru who continues to battle an adult form of muscular dystrophy, know how important it is to maintain peak performance while on the go. Rockin’…

  • Rock Your Wellness this Valentine's Day!

    9 Feb 2012 | 11:20 am
    Rockin’ Wellness brings amazing organic superfood ingredients like cacao, goji berry, hemp seed, chia seed, maca, flaxseed and more into an easy mix, sourced from the best places and locations on the planet, to bring you "live" nutrition. Rockin' Wellness Total Body Nutrition is about supporting the body systems as a whole and was carefully developed to impact your energy, focus and mood.The recipes Paul Risse, Founder of Cleanse America, and I have created and compiled for this ebook were designed to help support, invigorate and heal your body, while enticing and satisfying your palate.
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  • My Experience with Healthy, Plant-Based Cuisine Delivery: Brendan Brazier’s Thrive Foods Direct

    Gena
    15 May 2012 | 2:15 pm
    I like to think of myself as living proof that eating healthy, plant-based food is possible even within a hectic schedule. I’m a full time post-bacc, premed student, which means I’m doing intensive pre-med courses at breakneck speed. I’m also a food blogger who posts nearly every day. And in addition to all that, I like to spend time with my friends, work out, and do yoga. This leaves little room for leisurely hours spent in the kitchen, but in spite of this, I manage to make a lot of really tasty plant-based dishes each week. I promise you all that eating high raw, vegan food is within…

  • Sesame Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Red Cabbage; Homemade Gomasio Recipe

    Gena
    14 May 2012 | 7:11 pm
    It’s unusual for me to focus much on side dishes, but lately, I’ve created quite a few of them! The one that comes to mind most recently is myraw brussels sprouts salad with tangy dijon cider dressingbut my eggplant caprese salad was along the lines of a side/appetizer. I’m a big plate kinda gal at heart, so my focus as a recipe developer is usually on salads that are enormous, or at least easily morphed into a meal-sized recipe, but sometimes it’s nice to think about side dishes, too. My favorite side dishes are always of the vegetable variety, and this fantastic, semi-raw salad of…

  • Gluten Free Green Pancakes, and Vegan Pancake Round Up for Mother’s Day

    Gena
    13 May 2012 | 5:34 pm
    Happy Mother’s Day!! I should preface this post by saying that my own mother would likely not eat green pancakes. She’s open, alright, but these would be exactly one step above her comfort zone. Mother’s day is, however, a day that always calls to mind breakfast and brunch. When I was still living in NYC, I would commemorate by making my Mom a special brunch or breakfast with some of her favorite baked goods (veganized, of course). And for those of you who are open to green pancakes–or have Moms who are–these are a perfectly healthy and delicious way to…

  • Recovery in Progress: Meghan’s Story

    Gena
    12 May 2012 | 12:18 pm
    Needless to say, I am abundantly grateful for your comments on my superhero smoothie post. Thank you, CR readers, for inspiring me every day. I’m here today with a new Green Recovery post. This one is from Meghan, who writes the blog Happy Life: One Gal’s Plunge into the Present. Meghan has a long, long history with both anorexia and bulimia, and she has recently recovered from a serious relapse. Her blog chronicles her journey into self love, recovery, and plant-based eating. I adore Meghan’s courage and optimism in the face of the recovery process, and I appreciate her candor…

  • Superhero (Superfood) Smoothie

    Gena
    10 May 2012 | 11:10 pm
    That’s a wrap, guys! As of this evening, the great battle that was my Spring 2012 semester drew to a close. I am so tired, and so relieved. On Monday, after my Orgo final, I came home at 4 pm only to confront the fact that my biochemistry final would be about 36 hours later. I took a deep break, and quickly assembled a list of things I could do to get myself into the right frame of mind to head back to the library: 1. “Stronger.” Kelly Clarkson. The post-bacc theme song. 2. Yoga Download. 20 minutes to a clearer frame of mind. 3. ESPN’s greatest sports moments of the 20th Century.
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  • Crazy Sexy Life & One Green Planet Articles I Wrote

    Kristen
    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    I’m a regular contributor to a couple of fabulous health and wellness hubs, Crazy Sexy Life and One Green Planet. Here are my latest contributions to them that I think you’ll find useful.   Crazy Sexy Life – Supplements: Part of the Cure for Modernity   One Green Planet – Flexibility and the Power of the Raw Food Spectrum Similar Posts: One Green Planet – 3 Easy Raw Food Tips for Busy People Buy Kris Carr’s New Book CRAZY SEXY DIET Today! Raw Food Diet and Labels Spring Power Applesauce (Raw Vegan Recipe) Why I LOVE RAW Vegan Food – Health.

  • Interview on Chic Vegan

    Kristen
    9 May 2012 | 6:41 pm
    I was recently interviewed by the very cool Chic Vegan and I thought y’all would like to check it out. I’ve done a number of interviews over the years, but I enjoyed this one particularly so because of the questions. It was fun. :) PS Don’t forget!!! My new book, Raw Awakening, is going to be released on June 6 and if you pre-order before June 6 I’m giving away a free copy of my ebook Easy Raw Vegan Transitions!    Similar Posts: Special Announcement! My New Book, Raw Awakening, Available for Pre-Order! Winner of My 11th Awesome Giveaway! Congratulations…

  • California Road Trip (with photos) – Part 1

    Kristen
    7 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    We recently went on a great road trip to California. It was so much fun. You see, Kamea has never been a fan of the car so we waited until we thought she’d handle it better at almost two years old – she’s 21 months during this trip. How did she do? Well, let me just give a round of applause to LeapFrog DVDs in the car – lol (and would you believe that she knew some of her letters after just one viewing?! We were looking at books after she watched it the first time – which was a couple of months ago – and she pointed to and said the sounds for…

  • Green Smoothie Time (Raw Vegan Recipe and Video!)

    Kristen
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am
    Made a quick smoothie with sunflower sprouts from the farmers market and other goodies. Enjoy the show :) Similar Posts: Juicing Delivery Exploding in the Valley! (Plus Food Journals) Saturday’s Delicious Day of Fresh Foods – High Raw Vegan Green Smoothie w/ Sunflower Lecithin (video) My Skin Care Routine (Video) & Food Journals Food intake, Celebrity Apprentice & Mad Money

  • Spring Power Applesauce (Raw Vegan Recipe)

    Kristen
    23 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am
    I made an incredible (exclusive) recipe for One Green Planet (one of my favorite sources for plant based loving). It’s Spring Power Applesauce. Get the recipe here! Similar Posts: Crazy Sexy Life & One Green Planet Articles I Wrote St. Patrick’s Day (or Morning Mint) Green Smoothie (Raw Vegan Recipe, VIDEO, and Food Journal) Winner of my 21st Awesome Giveaway – Free Vegan Protein Grenades! My 90-Day Clean Raw Food Mission – Kristen Suzanne’s Raw Reboot™ – Update #8 ThanksLiving Meal Plans
 
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  • Book Review: Monkey Mike's Raw Food Kitchen by Joanne Newell

    2 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    I usually review cookbooks written for adults -- after all, how many cookbooks are written for children? But Monkey Mike's Raw Food Kitchen is not only kid-friendly, it's pretty much exclusively for kids to have fun in the kitchen preparing all kinds of delicious foods!First, the cookbook is beautifully illustrated, and is really a pleasure to read with lively shades of green, orange and yellow, and Monkey Mike dancing around the pages. Second, Joanne Newell (through Monkey Mike) really treats kids as intelligent people, who, while small, can still use appliances like blenders and knives…

  • Winners of Raw Food Carob Desserts and Superfood Beauty Elixirs!

    2 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    We have 2 winners today, since the previous winner of Superfood Beauty Elixirs never contacted me!Congratulations Tracy, you won a copy of Raw Food Carob Desserts. Congratulations Jenny Falter, you won a copy of Superfood Beauty Elixirs.I have been working hard on my new book, and Franklin has been teething, but come back soon for a new giveaway as well as more blog posts!

  • [A Reader Asks] Getting Enough Calories during a Raw Food Pregnancy

    27 Apr 2012 | 1:37 pm
    When I released my eBook Well Rounded: The Ultimate Guide to a Healthy Raw Food Pregnancy, I asked people for questions and planned to release a separate, free eBook with the answers. Few questions were actually sent, and I hope that the great feedback I got from readers means that the eBook answered any questions they had regarding healthy raw food pregnancies!I decided to answer the handful of questions I did receive right here on the blog. If you personally have a question that was not answered, contact me! I'll be happy to help. A reader asks:Hi Joanna, I need to eat more calories (I…

  • [A Reader Asks] Nut Milks and Pregnancy

    25 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
    When I released my eBook Well Rounded: The Ultimate Guide to a Healthy Raw Food Pregnancy, I asked people for questions and planned to release a separate, free eBook with the answers. Few questions were actually sent, and I hope that the great feedback I got from readers means that the eBook answered any questions they had regarding healthy raw food pregnancies! I decided to answer the handful of questions I did receive right here on the blog. If you personally have a question that was not answered, contact me! I'll be happy to help. A reader asks:Do you recommend the use of raw nut milks in…

  • [A Reader Asks] Getting Enough Protein during a Raw Pregnancy

    23 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
    When I released my eBook Well Rounded: The Ultimate Guide to a Healthy Raw Food Pregnancy, I asked people for questions and planned to release a separate, free eBook with the answers. Few questions were actually sent, and I hope that the great feedback I got from readers means that the eBook answered any questions they had regarding healthy raw food pregnancies! I decided to answer the handful of questions I did receive right here on the blog. If you personally have a question that was not answered, contact me! I'll be happy to help. A reader asked:I am taking childbirth classes and this…
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  • Free Extra Pre-Event "Baby Sign Language" Video for The Conscious Parenting Summit :)

    16 May 2012 | 5:18 am
    We're delighted to be able to offer an extra pre-event exclusive video for you today, a week before the official kick-off of the Conscious Parenting Summit on May the 22nd.... Check out this exclusive new *bonus* interview for the Conscious Parenting Summit, with Monta Briant, who is a “baby sign language” expert. You’ll learn how you can communicate with your child six months to a year before they are even able to speak words or sentences. We’ve already started to teach sign language to our daughter Oria at 5 months old, with beautiful success. Imagine being able to understand why…

  • The *FREE* Conscious Parenting Summit starts in ONE WEEK :)))

    15 May 2012 | 5:01 am
    We are SOOOOOO excited :)))) Our fabulous new FREE online Conscious Parenting Summit is due to kick off *one week* from today, on May 22nd... ***Did you sign up already, for this free Summit?******Did you invite your friends...?*** If not, please do so at your earliest convenience, my dear, over 'ere: http://consciousparentingsummit.com/cps/ ;) What is the Conscious Parenting Summit? We interviewed 16 of the foremost conscious parenting experts in the world...and starting this May 22nd, we will air a different one of these interviews daily, for free, for 16 days. To learn how to get free…

  • The "Conscious Parenting Summit" Starts Soon :)

    1 May 2012 | 8:19 am
    We're SOOOOOOO excited :))))We have been quietly working away in the background for *months* on a super-fabulous new project and now it's ready to share: The Conscious Parenting Summit is here :)))) What is the Conscious Parenting Summit? We interviewed 16 of the foremost conscious parenting experts in the world.  Starting this May 22nd, we will air a different one of these interviews daily, for free, for 16 days. To learn how to get free access to this entire event, you can click the link below and sign up by putting your email address in the field to the right of the video:…

  • Printed Version of "A Gentle Start" Available Now :)

    17 Apr 2012 | 11:26 am
    You asked, we printed ;) When we released my new ebook, “A Gentle Start” a few weeks ago, y’all flooded us with requests for a *physical* version of the book…sooooooo, our dear warehouse manager Zack got on the case and I’m happy to let you know that we now have a stash of printed copies of this book in stock for y’all to enjoy :) The printed version has full colour throughout and can be viewed HERE. So many of you mentioned wanting to purchase this book for friends – we hope that this printed version makes this easier for you :) Here’s a reminder of what the book is all…

  • My New Book is Here: "A Gentle Start" :)

    12 Mar 2012 | 8:54 pm
    Hellooooooooo everyone, I’m *SO* excited :)))))As you may have noticed, I’ve been more-or-less “missing in action” the last few months in terms of blogs and newsletters, following the birth of our beautiful baby daughter, Oria Berry Monarch on 11-20-2011. Well, alongside nurturing this little bundle of joy these last few months, I have also been slowly and steadily working away at another project too, which I just completed and am ready to share with the world today… I am so excited to announce the arrival of my new ebook on “conscious parenting” choices for new parents: “A…
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  • brown rice protein rounds recipe

    michelle
    15 May 2012 | 8:10 am
    Good morning everyone! Happy Tuesday. Over the weekend Lori and I were going over new recipes that we wanted to make. We created our list and began brainstorming ideas. First, we knew we wanted to make another version of our popular chocolate protein thin mints. Again, we are both thrilled to hear more and more people loving that recipe! It is definitely a go-to recipe for us when we are craving something at night. Today I have the honor in sharing our latest recipe development. We wanted a “vanilla” version of our protein thin mints, and this is what we came up with. This recipe…

  • gluten free made easy

    Lori and Michelle
    14 May 2012 | 8:59 am
    Hello friends! Today we have a review of a cookbook that we wish we had about 4 years ago when we first got into eating gluten free. Sure, we studied some other gluten free cookbooks but nothing like this one. Iris and Brittany did an AMAZING job with this  gluten free baking cookbook. In this gluten free cookbook, they go over so many great things in this book like: discuss all the different gluten free flours and starches tell you the best ways to use these different flours suggest for best gluten free baking to use a scale (which we totally agree with, we do) did a great job go over all…

  • a new mom

    Lori and Michelle
    13 May 2012 | 8:42 am
    We just wanted to wish our mom and older sister Carrie a happy mother’s day! Wish we could there to  celebrate with you. And to all the other mom’s out there, hope you have a fabulous day! source and LORI has some exciting news – she is going to be a mom!! Gary and her are getting a puppy!!!

  • mountain climbers on equalizer

    Lori and Michelle
    12 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    Glad that everyone enjoyed our mint chocolate chip protein muffin recipe. Some people did ask if it could be kept raw, of course! You do not have to bake it. The reason we baked the muffin was because it makes it a portable snack that we can eat in the car, since we have to commute to work now. Puddings are a little hard to eat while driving Plus sometimes we really want something warm out of the oven!! But you could do the muffin in a dehydrator overnight. Let us know if you try this out, we will have to try it too. Today we are sharing our weekly workouts. We learned some new moves and a…

  • mint chocolate chip protein muffin recipe

    Lori and Michelle
    11 May 2012 | 8:32 am
    Happy Friday friends! Due to us still in the middle of moving, we haven’t had too much time to play in the kitchen. Hopefully next week will get back to it as we have missed it. We have majority of our kitchen things packed up during our moves, which has made recipe development a little challenging. But do not worry we have a lot of great recipes in our heads that we just cannot wait to start experimenting with, and of course share them with you guys! Speaking of a new recipe today, we have a new flavor of our vegan protein muffin recipe. It combines two of our all time favorite…
 
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  • Easy Raw Choco Tarlet

    Angelic Monkey
    14 May 2012 | 7:40 pm
    Servings:  10 Here's a simple but decedent raw vegan chocolate tartlet that will satisfy your choco cravings! For this and more raw vegan recipes, visit: http://shanghaimonkey.blogspot.ca. Ingredients:  Crust - •1 cup raw almonds •1/2 cup raw cashews •handful of dates, pitted and soaked •pinch of sea salt Filling - •2 cups raw cashews •3-4 tablespoons raw cacao powder •1/8 cup coconut oil •4-5 tablespoons raw sweetener (honey, agave, stevia, etc ...) •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free) •pinch of sea salt •water,…

  • French Toast

    amandanicolesmith
    10 May 2012 | 9:25 am
    Servings:  12 slices This recipe can be used for a variety of breads. I use this as a basic starting point for garlic bread, pizza, french toast or cinnamon rolls. All you have to do is change the flavor and this bread can be used for anything you need. The dough is a great consistency and can mold into any shape! Here is a video taking you through this recipe step by step. http://amandanicolesmithrecipes.blogspot.com/2012/05/raw-french-... or if you would like more recipes visit my blog! http://amandanicolesmithrecipes.blogspot.com/ Ingredients:  1 cup flax seed ground 1-1/4 cup…

  • Durian Alfredo

    Frugini
    8 May 2012 | 9:41 am
    Servings:  2 A creamy, cheesy, zesty alfredo creation Ingredients:  1 pound durian or 5-6 seeds, fresh or thawed 1 bunch chives 4-5 cucumbers or zucchinis, peeled Preparation:  1. Using a spirilizer, a julian slicer, or a simple vegetable peeler, make noodles out of your cucumbers. Drain the water. 2. Using a fork, mash the durian. Comb with the fork or your fingers to get rid of any hard chunks or frozen bits. Making a whipping motion, whip the durian until creamy 3. Finely dice 1 bunch of chives. Mix into the durian. 4. Place the durian on top of the noodles, as you would an…

  • Chocolate Cream Pie

    skybicycle
    3 May 2012 | 8:09 am
    Servings:  8 This pie was heavenly. The chocolate filling isn't very sweet, so feel free to add more sweetener (such as dates, honey, or stevia) if you want it sweeter. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Find more recipes on RawMama.org Ingredients:  Chocolate Cream Filling: 3 cups cashews 1 cup coconut oil 3 heaping tablespoons honey (more if you want it fairly sweet) ½ cup cacao powder Raw Nut Pie Crust: 2 cups walnuts (soaked at least 8 hours) 1 cup dates (loosely packed) 1 Tablespoon vanilla Toppings: Top with your favorite fruit, dried coconut flakes, or cacao nibs or drizzle with…

  • Cinnamon-spiked blueberry pear juice

    cupcakes revenge
    27 Apr 2012 | 10:46 am
    Servings:  2 A refreshing and incredibly delicious juice loaded with fibre, antioxidants, and vitamin C. Enjoy it on its own or with breakfast. For more nutritious and delicious recipes, visit me at veganlicious (http://kellysfacesmells.blogspot.com). Ingredients:  1 large pear (any kind), excluding the core 1 medium apple, excluding the core 1/2c blueberries (I used frozen wild blueberries since it's not quite berry season here) 2tsp cinnamon water to desired consistency Preparation:  blend,blend, blend, adding water to the desired consistency. serve chilled and enjoy xo…
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  • Crazy Sexy Life & One Green Planet Articles I Wrote

    Kristen
    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    I’m a regular contributor to a couple of fabulous health and wellness hubs, Crazy Sexy Life and One Green Planet. Here are my latest contributions to them that I think you’ll find useful.   Crazy Sexy Life – Supplements: Part of the Cure for Modernity   One Green Planet – Flexibility and the Power of the Raw Food Spectrum Similar Posts: One Green Planet – 3 Easy Raw Food Tips for Busy People Buy Kris Carr’s New Book CRAZY SEXY DIET Today! Raw Food Diet and Labels Spring Power Applesauce (Raw Vegan Recipe) Why I LOVE RAW Vegan Food – Health.

  • Interview on Chic Vegan

    Kristen
    9 May 2012 | 6:41 pm
    I was recently interviewed by the very cool Chic Vegan and I thought y’all would like to check it out. I’ve done a number of interviews over the years, but I enjoyed this one particularly so because of the questions. It was fun. :) PS Don’t forget!!! My new book, Raw Awakening, is going to be released on June 6 and if you pre-order before June 6 I’m giving away a free copy of my ebook Easy Raw Vegan Transitions!    Similar Posts: Special Announcement! My New Book, Raw Awakening, Available for Pre-Order! Winner of My 11th Awesome Giveaway! Congratulations…

  • California Road Trip (with photos) – Part 1

    Kristen
    7 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    We recently went on a great road trip to California. It was so much fun. You see, Kamea has never been a fan of the car so we waited until we thought she’d handle it better at almost two years old – she’s 21 months during this trip. How did she do? Well, let me just give a round of applause to LeapFrog DVDs in the car – lol (and would you believe that she knew some of her letters after just one viewing?! We were looking at books after she watched it the first time – which was a couple of months ago – and she pointed to and said the sounds for…

  • Green Smoothie Time (Raw Vegan Recipe and Video!)

    Kristen
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am
    Made a quick smoothie with sunflower sprouts from the farmers market and other goodies. Enjoy the show :) Similar Posts: Juicing Delivery Exploding in the Valley! (Plus Food Journals) Saturday’s Delicious Day of Fresh Foods – High Raw Vegan Green Smoothie w/ Sunflower Lecithin (video) My Skin Care Routine (Video) & Food Journals Food intake, Celebrity Apprentice & Mad Money

  • Spring Power Applesauce (Raw Vegan Recipe)

    Kristen
    23 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am
    I made an incredible (exclusive) recipe for One Green Planet (one of my favorite sources for plant based loving). It’s Spring Power Applesauce. Get the recipe here! Similar Posts: Crazy Sexy Life & One Green Planet Articles I Wrote St. Patrick’s Day (or Morning Mint) Green Smoothie (Raw Vegan Recipe, VIDEO, and Food Journal) Winner of my 21st Awesome Giveaway – Free Vegan Protein Grenades! My 90-Day Clean Raw Food Mission – Kristen Suzanne’s Raw Reboot™ – Update #8 ThanksLiving Meal Plans
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  • Zero Calorie Diet – 7 Weight Loss Foods To Incorporate

    Uttoran Sen
    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
      This is a guest post written by Uttoran Sen. Eat, but don’t put on that weight. This is an amazing concept, where you can eat plenty of foods and yet it will add nothing to your daily calories intake. The secret is – “zero calorie foods”. Just a quick reality check, while we say zero calorie foods, some of these below mentioned foods in our list here are not exactly a complete zero, rather just low in calories or perhaps their digestion takes away more calories than released. Either way, they sure keep your stomach full and yet contribute nothing to your weight. 1.  Water –…

  • 24 Reasons to Say Good-Bye To Sugar, Cheese, Chocolate and Meat

    Evelyn Parham
    9 May 2012 | 8:13 am
      Have you ever wondered why chocolate or cheese seem to call your name almost every day? There is a reason why people enjoy chocolate and cheese. If you find that you can’t get enough of the sugar, chocolate, cheese and meat, you should check out Breaking the Food Seduction by Dr. Neal Barnard. After reading this book you will understand why it is hard to break your addiction to these foods. If you want to break the seduction or your habit of eating the above foods here is a little motivation to help reinforce breaking your unhealthy eating habits: 1. Your family and friends will…

  • Green Smoothie Ingredients from Carolyn’s Corner

    Evelyn Parham
    4 May 2012 | 8:16 am
      Carolyn's Green Smoothie Have you ever wondered about what you should put in your smoothies? Learn what’s in the ingredients you add to your green smoothies. Today, Carolyn Akens shares with us her top smoothie ingredients and why they are good for you. When making a green smoothie you can add bananas, apples, pineapple, ginger, flaxseeds or flaxseed oil, hemp protein powder, various greens (spinach, kale, cabbage, etc.) Bananas – phosphorus, calcium, potassium, vitamins A, C, E, B6, niacin Apples – vitamins C, B, B6, beta-carotene, fiber, potassium, phosphorus,…

  • Calcium: One of Most Important Minerals

    Evelyn Parham
    2 May 2012 | 10:55 am
      The most popular question that a vegan gets asked is, “Where do you get your protein?” But there is another popular question that falls in second and that is, “How will you get your calcium if you do not drink milk?” There are many ways to get calcium without drinking milk. Today you will learn about Calcium, the macromineral.  What is a Macromineral? A macromineral or a bulk mineral includes calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and phosphorous. The body needs macrominerals in larger amounts and we can get most of these minerals from what we eat.  The…

  • The 4 Pillars of Great Health

    Evelyn Parham
    30 Apr 2012 | 7:47 am
      Everyone wants to have good health. But to have good health you must do some things regularly to make sure your health is on point. You cannot take your health for granted and you have to take care of yourself. If you don’t take care of yourself now, you’ll pay later. I stopped by Vitamin Shoppe, to buy a few things. The man who checked me out put a newsletter and magazine in my bag. I love reading, especially about health topics. Today I want to share with you some information that I know you will find helpful. Information from The Herbal Pharmacist: A guide to Optimal…
 
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  • Why the Book is So Cheap

    Raw Raw Life
    4 May 2012 | 2:52 pm
    Today, I need to talk about why the book is only 101 cents. People keep asking me about it and saying I should raise the price, so I really have to address it at this point.  There’s a reason for it, folks. It’s not some cute marketing ploy (although “101 for 101″ is pretty cute!). [...]

  • Here It Is! The Natural Products Video!

    Raw Raw Life
    2 May 2012 | 3:25 pm
    After the Baggy Skin video, I got SOOOOOOO many questions! “What is black soap?!?!?!” “Where can I buy those products you talked about?” “Can I really use that for my skin?” “What brands do you recommend?” Well, here’s the response to those questions… The Natural Products Video! And here are the links to the products [...]

  • Juice Fasting: Don’t Let the Rocky Road Fool You

    Raw Raw Life
    30 Apr 2012 | 1:13 pm
    I love when people comment on my videos! One of the comments I received recently intrigued me and prompted today’s video response. The person said: “I have to say that if your weird diet practice cause you to be physically or mentally ill you need to change the way you eat. The body is absolutely [...]

  • The “Just One Day” Juice Challenge!

    Raw Raw Life
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:29 pm
    They say that Rome wasn’t built in a day. True, yes…….. but it sho’ nuff started with one! We frequently dismiss the power of 24 hours. However, let’s take a second to realize what CAN be done in just one day. You can run a marathon, perform a triathlon, fly across continents, paint a house, [...]

  • Juice Fasting: Dont Talk. Just Juice.

    Raw Raw Life
    25 Apr 2012 | 6:48 pm
    I’m usually a big proponent of talking about juice fasting. Today, I say NO! Stop talking about it. Shh! No talking! Just DO IT! Filed under: Juice Fast Tips, Juice Fasting Tagged: "raw raw life", detox juice fast, how to do a juice fast, juice fast
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  • Which Juicer is Right for You

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    9 May 2012 | 6:28 pm
    Which Juicer is Right for You You will discover many factors that assess which of the various juice machines out there is the recommended juicer for your needs. A number of of the factors that you need to think about … Continue reading →

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