Visionary Culture Radio with host Laura Fox examines the state of the worlds :: our inner world of personal growth, spirituality, and transformation, and our outer world of community, activation and living our highest destiny path. Featuring conscious, world-service oriented musicians, artists, scientists, leading edge social thinkers and social arc...

Julia Butterfly Hill lived a fast-paced lifestyle until surviving a severe car crash at the age of twenty-two. Hill has said that the accident and subsequent year-long road to recovery awakened her desire to begin a spiritual quest. She ended up 180 feet above ground, living in a California Redwood Tree named Luna that was over 1,000 years old to ke...

It's rather early and here I am talking about my bowels! Hehe, well why not eh? So yesterday I went to have my colonic hydrotherapy session. I met with Mr Colonic and we started talking about my health, diet, exercise habits, any illnesses etc etc. I answered as best I could. Then he took out a chart of the digestive system to explain to me what ...

(NaturalNews) For years, advocates of natural health have been hammering away at the message that soda causes diabetes and obesity. The soda industry, meanwhile, has remained in denial mode, mirroring the ridiculous position of the tobacco industry that "nicotine is not addictive." Soda doesn't cause diabetes, the industry claims, and it's perfectly...

(NaturalNews) Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It comes like a silent thief, gradually stealing sight and usually providing no warning symptoms in the early stages. But as the disease progresses, damage to the optic nerve grows worse and side vision can gradually fa...

(NaturalNews) The health ministry of South Korea has announced that advertisements for foods that are high in fat, sugar, and salt, will be limited during the prime time television hours of 5 and 7 p.m. and during any children's programming. In support of national efforts to curb childhood obesity, the limitations will include foods such as hamburge...

Well, the new moon is on March 15, so we’re in a big rush this week to get our newspaper pots up and running by then. We’re experimenting with various garden techniques this year, and lunar gardening is one of them. I read some interesting info, having noticed that the Farmer’s Almanac includes “planting by the moon” information on their c...
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This past week was a frenzy of dehydrated treats. It started simple enough. Jonathan Weber’s Spicy seed mix (p. 117) transformed from thick, soggy glob to a very crunchy, seasoned snack, in a relatively short amount of time. The spices were on point, Man on the Raw thought the nibbles was just spicy enough without overpowering the taste buds. ...
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It amazes people to find out that the kitchen sink cloth has more germs than their toilets; that the air inside a home is more toxic than the highways. What can we do to clean up this mess and breathe clearly without drugs? Open the windows and let a breeze come through. There are six major plants that will provide oxygen for you. Go to Lowes...

More Lean Muscle the Better A new study from the University of Alberta suggests 'lean and mean' gives you better odds avoiding and surviving Cancer. The study published in the medical journal Lancet Oncology, suggests more muscle, less fat is a good sign as to how you will fair in a battle with Cancer. ...

As you know by now, all parents have a different idea of what is healthy food and what is not. For years, you have had the opportunity to hand select and monitor what your child eats for lunch. Now it is time to test their ability. It is only natural for your child's eyes to wander and notice, and be envious of, what the other kids are eating. H...

Terence McKenna discusses coolness and its falsely beheld commodification through the engine of marketing ...

The following table provides a listing of novel traits by crop species. In each case, the number of events with a particular trait is also provided. For additional information on each crop x trait combination, follow the relevant link under the "Crop Name" column. ...

Rolling down the highway, the shuttle took us farther and farther from DD and closer to San Francisco. I was resigned to my fate of not being able to take pictures any time soon. My sister/seat-mate was an excellent conversationalist and we whiled away the time in visiting as if we hadn’t already been living together for the past week, more or les...

Happy Tuesday everyone!  How was your day?  I feel like for once, the week is flying by… I can’t believe it’s already Tuesday,  and I still have to do my weekend recap! Friday night was full of baking, cooking, and more baking!  While Mike watched the Blackhawks game, I spent many, many hours in the kitchen. First thing, I made a batch...
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Hello Perth friends, I wanted to let you know that this Sunday the 14th of March, I will be at the Eco-Faerie Festival all day from 10am to 3pm. The Eco-Faerie Festival is Perth's largest environmental community event and is organised by an incredible power house of a woman, Cara. She is on a mission to change the world for the better, to help educ...

I Want Some Dessert! When out of town friends come to visit me in NYC the first question is, "where's the raw desserts?" So I decided to put together a list of my top five tasty treats, and as you might have guessed, most of them include cacao. 1. Moon Pie - One Lucky Ducky Coated with a chocolate covering, stuffed with a rich creme filling and...

http://www.TheRawFoodWorld.com, Today Angela teaches us how Anastasia from The Ringing Cedars Book Series plants seeds into the ground. enjoy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le1reTXl-Nk ...

I left the sauerkraut for 5 days.  I find I really prefer it at 3 days – -it is much sweeter.  Nevertheless, we have 2-1/2 qts. of sauerkraut here, and we are eating it. My room-mate put it in her rice.  I combined it with wakame seaweed, some onion, some herbs,  and Zukay probiotic salad dressing.  I put it in some crackers I dehydrated. I...

Continuing with the series on highlighting the tremendously talented raw food bloggers within the community, this week we are featuring - Nikki Walker. Nikki has been a member of Raw Food Rehab since its conception back in June of 2009, but over the past several months, her creativity and personal achievements have her shining her creative light bri...

This is the last delivery of the CSA shares for the winter.  Here is what they say we will get: Carrots Rutabaga Watermelon radish Spinach/arugula/kale I have to send in a deposit for the summer share this week. Since I have to cut back (the whole share with fruit that I was getting last year would cost me most of a 2-week paycheck right n...

It amazes people to find out that the kitchen sink cloth has more germs than their toilets; that the air inside a home is more toxic than the highways. What can we do to clean up this mess and breathe clearly without drugs? Open the windows and let a breeze come through. There are six major plants that will provide oxygen for you. Go to Lowes...

Yesterday, we tackled fasting… Today, Aris Latham speaks on whether you should dehydrate your foods or not. In this interview, he also addresses eating locally and his concept of fresh foods and sunfired foods. Check it out… Your question of the day: Do you eat dehydrated foods? Click here, scroll down to the bottom of the page and le...

Last night YouTube was doing some site maintenance so I was unable to upload Monday’s video– so instead you get it today!! In today’s video I talk about the importance of sleep, and I’m talking Good Quality sleep!! Your beauty rest should be #1 priority!! Get Your Beauty Sleep, Ep195 The next 10 Day Juice Fast starts April 1st!! Cli...

Hellooooo darlings! I am back in Patagonia after a great weekend in Park City, Utah. I went snowshoeing, one of my more favorite physical activities, for several hours up a mountain in Park City. I am currently moderately fit, eventually to be ridiculously-over-the-top fit, and I had forgotten how much elevation plays a part. The peak was about ...
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The beauty of zucchini used in raw smoothies really becomes apparent in this recipe! You will instantly experience how zucchini just disappears, providing a blank background for whatever else you’re pairing with it. In this case… mango… and you end up with a delicious glass of “Essence of Mango”, without any cloying sweetness or undertone ...
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All berries are very low in sugar, so I tell all my clients not to use them as the primary fruit in a Live Green Smoothie, because they just won’t have enough sweetness to carry through — they will be too tart. Paired with zucchini, however, and they seem to shine! The zucchini provides a blank background and mellow undertone to support the de...
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I am super excited to announce the release of my latest recipe book! It’s called “11 Snacks to Silence Your Stomach“. I’ve been working hard preparing, measuring, and photographing each of these recipes. These are all tried and true recipes that I make regularly. They’ve even got my boyfriend Robin’s seal of approval. If you kno...

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In honor of Nation Brain Awareness Month, I’ve put together a concise list of nutrient rich foods that help boost brain power. These foods contribute to helping us ward off free radicals, think faster, improve memory, solve problems, concentrate, think clearly, comprehend information better, and improve your life overall. A diet rich in essentia...

Hesperides Organica is located in the town of Warwick, New York, about 1 ½ hours northwest of New York City, and is run by farmer Lisa. The farm is located in the Black Dirt region of Orange County, an area with extremely fertile soil. The black dirt is left over from an ancient glacial lake, and has a high degree of organic matter (50%). Far...
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Tree of Life is a retreat center in Patagonia, Arizona, founded by Gabriel Cousens. They offer programs in healing, disease reversal, conscious gardening, and spiritual growth. Tree of Life has two acres of gardens that take their inspiration from veganic agriculture and Japanese Nature Farming. The produce from the gardens is used in Tree of L...
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Where is that baby mushroom? If you've been brewing kombucha/have been trying to and haven't been getting any new kombucha mothers, here are some tips: Is your kombucha mother sitting on the surface of the kombucha as it brews, and is it getting thicker? If it is, then there's a good chance that the new mushroom is forming right on the top of the ol...

I love to make raw snacks. Healthy raw oils like those from seeds, nuts, avocados and olives are very important in a vegan diet, especially if you are endeavoring to eat more raw foods. These are sprouted amaranth seeds. They are tiny and very hard to deal with and hard to photograph. These are about 2 days old sprouts. Sprouted ...

Hi guys! Thanks for celebrating IWD with me, and for your responses to Tasha’s great post. One reader mentioned that she actually hadn’t considered herself a feminist before reading the post, but that she was reconsidering that position. This made me so, so happy: in my experience, many women hew to feminist ideals, but fear the word feminism ...
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A phrase that really resonates for me was dropped into my head a few days ago: "Feelings First". I don't know if this is used often elsewhere or by other people...it really resonated for me when it came though...to honour the importance of feelings in any given situation - that's what comes first - my feelings, your feelings, the feelings of those a...
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Today it is a very special woman’s birthday. This person is a great Mommy. A great Daughter. Will be the best Auntie ever (next to me, of course). A wonderful wife. And one of the hardest working, most supportive and loyal people that I know. Yep, she’s also the best sister in the world. HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOLANDA!   Have I ...
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I have posted this recipe on the Tree of Life blog. Enjoy it here. ...

I notice the photo uploading function on Blogger has changed. Is is just me or did it change for everyone? It was directly after I enabled Amazon Associates and I'm wondering if the two are related? Anybody? Maybe I need Blogger for Dummies. I'm still working on my Open Sky shop. I have these groovy Produce Bags check them out. I'v...

"There is more to life than increasing its speed." - Mahatma Ghandi...

Many of you know how much I love chia seeds. Back when I was analyzing raw vegan diets on a regular basis, I noticed that calcium was a fairly hard to get mineral in adequate amounts. Now, I know that dairy based diets are acidifying, and that you actually need more calcium if you eat a lot of meat or drink a lot of dairy, but the amount of excreted...

I put together a 10 DVD set of the Dr. Ann Wigmore Raw Living Foods lifestyle for a very, very special price. Almost a giveaway. http://chidiet.com/hs3.htm Enjoy! Jim [This is a summary only. Click on the link for the full text.] ...

I am so good at knowing what I should be doing. I write lists of the amazing things I need to practice and then I spend the following days feeling more and more guilty about the fact that the list remains unused. So much anguish is being generated by me in my life. My health is suffering, [...]...

Good morning, beautiful people! So, let the celebrations begin! The doors to Back to Eden, an on-line forum for health seekers from all walks of life, have been opened. The first giveaway is going to be available to Back to Eden members and my general audience readers alike. Beautiful folk at Tropical Traditions sent me a jar of their coconut o...

A bit of funny news, the chocolate giveaway winner didn't get back to me, so it's time to pick another one... Natalie, you're the new winner! Congrats! Hope you like the choccies and book! I've got a few blended goodies to share today... I enjoyed this Mango Berry Pudding the other day. I used a bit of chia and psyllium to thicken it a bit - psyl...
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Energy Soup Southwest Style 1 cup sunflower sprouts (put in bottom of blender) Add juice of 1 lemon Stuff blender with buckwheat and sunflower greens until full Fill blender 3/4 full of filtered or spring water Add flax sprouts or any other sprout on hand. Blend until smooth Add avocado and blend... [This is a summary only. Click on the link for ...

Book Review: The Hippocrates Diet and Health Program by Dr. Ann Wigmore "This Book May Save Your Life!” One of our most common problems is in understanding what to eat and when. This book COMPLETELY describes the types of food and why and how to eat them. Cancer, depression and autoimmune disease... [This is a summary only. Click on the link fo...

I work with a lot of people who are struggling with adrenal fatigue and depression.  It’s almost an epidemic in our world today, and if you stay up with curent events, watch the news and read the newspapers, there’s a good chance that you’re experiencing some adrenal fatigue symptoms and heavy modo as well.  The media thrives on shifting peo...

Wow, Pure Jeevan is officially coast-to-coast now! That picture, above, is our name written in the Pacific sand. Surely, there’s an apt metaphor here, if only I felt moved to make one. Instead, why don’t we take a look at what Wendi wrote about this, and see if a life-lesson doesn’t spring to life! Her remarks, [...] ...

I love the Go Raw brand of snacks but it tends to put a big dent in my purse. After trying their granola, I decided to give it a whirl myself. I changed it up a bit and came up with a great recipe. Grawnola is quick to make so make lots as it will keep for awhile. It is a satisfying breakfast when you are wanting something more substantial to stat...

Today we finish up last weeks q & a with part 3. Also we have Dr. Schandl give us a preview of what is coming tomorrow as we talk about blood tests and the vegan diet. ...

Have you heard of the 80-20 rule? You probably have. If you haven’t, it’s pretty simple and powerful: An Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto came up with what is known as the “Pareto principle” in the 19th century. What he found was that: 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population He discovered that this disparit...

morning, folks, here's mommy sunbathing last summer. my skinny little mommy. update on her below. UPDATE ON MOM yesterday we met with the surgeon. mom's stomach polyp is benign but has a 10-15% chance of being malignant, so in his professional opinion, 'it's gotta come out!' the growths on her thyroid cannot be determined if they are malignant o...

Yes, the time has arrived. For years I've always thought "Wouldn't it be nice to have my bowels thoroughly cleaned out?" But I didn't think it was a very natural procedure and perhaps not safe. Yet, that 'wanting' for having a cleaner bowel has stayed with me. So today, I am going for my first colonic hydrotherapy session. And I'm excited. And n...

Last week I went swimming with bf and step daughter for the first time in years!! I've been swimming in the sea, but not in a pool for years I mean. I really enjoyed. There wasn't as much chlorine in the pool as there was when I was a kid. No stinging eyes. When I was in the pool I noticed that they had a sauna and steam room poolside, so I went in...

By Maria Mooney In a society that values youth, independence, materialism, and duality, the term “disability” has been marred with negativity, much to my dismay, which stigmatizes the victim. Today, I am honored to present to you an alternative, empowering way of viewing illness and disability. My personal experiences with a progressive neurol...

Research From Dr. Masaru Emoto, says that human thoughts are directed at water before it is frozen, images of the resulting water crystals will be beautiful or ugly depending upon whether the thoughts were positive or negative. Emoto claims this can be achieved through prayer, music or by attaching written words to a container of water. Since 1999 E...

(NaturalNews) There are a lot of good products in the superfood "greens" category, but few great ones. Now, a new contender joins the field from SunWarrior, the company that brought you SunWarrior Protein products (which remain among my top-recommended plant-based protein products). The new product? SunWarrior Ormus Greens. It's not a protein produ...

(NaturalNews) The vast array of plants in nature includes carnivorous plants that kill to survive. How can a plant zap a flying or crawling insect? By using a highly evolved group of compounds and secondary metabolites to trap and absorb prey. Now Tel Aviv University researchers say they've found a way these natural plant compounds could benefit hum...

(NaturalNews) A clinical review paper published in the British Medical Journal is warning the public that widespread vitamin D deficiency is resurrecting the once-obsolete disease called rickets. According to Professor Simon Pearce and Dr. Time Cheetham, authors of the paper, people are getting far too little sunlight exposure which is necessary for...

(NaturalNews) In a new video interview posted on YouTube, the Health Ranger interviews Dr. Edward Group, founder of Global Healing Center (www.GHChealth.com), one of America's best-known providers of extremely high-end nutritional and cleansing products. I've been an advocate for Dr. Ed Group's company for many years, having found that it remains o...

Have you heard about this fabulous online audio event, which began yesterday for those in the US, and begins today for those of us in the UK? Whether you're from Mars or from Venus, if you're passionate about personal development, this is an event you won't want to miss. It is a series of interviews with a truly amazing line-up of experts - c...

I’ve been eating a lot of this lately. I’ve talked about it before…but it’s worth repeating. It’s so easy to make…and it’s filling and raw! The raw diet does not have to be fancy or gourmet. It needs to be easy and something you will do willingly and joyfully. This makes me happy every time I eat it. It’s also something that is ver...

Have you ever wondered how to make sushi? Click on over to Sasa’s blog, “Too Good To Be True” and check it out. Sasa is Bluebirdbaby’s sweetie. Love them both! Photo used with permission. ...

1.One thing the world doesn’t know about me is that I have the song Rapper's Delight by the Sugar Hill Gang completely memorized. 2. I am most proud of my family. 3. My biggest achievements have been the natural childbirth of my daughter, completing a 3 month juice feast and publishing a book this year. 4. My most memorable meal was dining a...

Want to recharge and reset yourself? have a month of not doing anything much physically and just sit on the couch and watch empowering doco's and chow down as many sweet fruit calories as you can fit during the day.Bananas, figs, grapes, mangoes, melons, stone fruit, raisins, blended dates.. Heck, if you can fit 10 000cals then do it! You will do ...

This is the church... where masked bandits go. {To steal more food.} ...

HiHoRosie!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats, you are the owner of the book "Becoming Raw: The Essential Guide to Raw Vegan Diets." Simply email me the address you want your prize mailed to and I will send it straight away. I want to thank everyone who entered, you had some pretty amazing reasons why you eat raw and I appreciate you sharing them. Here is ...

Dr. Jim, I am the proud grandmother of a 1 month 2-week old baby girl named Rylee.  She is having a hard time on the baby milk she is on. She has thrush & a virus called a Roto virus which has killed her good bacteria in her intestines. The first ingredient in her baby milk is corn starch solids, which will only make it worse.   I know yo...

Healthy Lifestyle Info Baffles For all health information out there, people are more confused than ever about how to be healthy. That's because much of the information conflicts with itself. Why?  Because of different interests. Usually conventional medicine is pushed by self interest and commercial interests. On the other hand, alternative and w...

Big Hips Versus Big Tummies Anthropologist Elizabeth Cashdan says the famous female 'hourglass' figure is not the best for your economic success. The University of Utah instructor has looked at different societies and estimated that the Marilyn Monroe types aren't suited for success.  Until now, Western society has favored the hourglass shape. H...

I've spent the past hour re-reading much of this blog from 2007-2008. Wow, I am astounded..... I am NOT that person anymore. It is so interesting to read that "journal" of mine and see what a different person I am now. In some regards, it is embarassing. Those posts were obviously written by an insecure person, judgmental, and sometimes quite pessim...

YES! I made good and accomplished my big grow! I hesitate to use words grow-room because of the obvious connotations. Ha! It’s veggies and flowers folks! I wonder how my garden will look this year? Here it is last year halfway through the growing season. I have two trays dedicated to [...]...

Oh...I've been bad. And good. I have been having one cooked meal a day for really dumb reasons. I'm testing something out on myself...more on that later. I have two more days of this little test and then I'll share the results. I went to Whole Foods today and got a wonderful juicy sweet little watermelon. I also bought some cantaloupe and pineapp...

TODAY I only had orange juice. Organic oranges. Peeled and thrown in juicer. Not hand juiced. They are really good. I also did this with Pomelos. I want to juice fast for a long time. I guess next I will have carrot and apple juice. I bought Fred Patenaude's INSTANT RAW SENSATIONS. I will be making those recipes soon and also joined a new natural ...

So, we happened to swing by Starbucks this morning for a spot of tea and a piece of fruit (random impromptu pitstop). One of the great things about Starbucks and really any coffee shop (local or national) is that there’s always so much to look at. Naturally, we stay away from the pastries and baked goods and breakfast sandwiches, and you know all ...

Here's a great resource for books and videos about Raw Living Foods: http://WigmoreDiet.com Be sure to check out their weekly DVD specials. Another resource, with a more extensive catalog: http://chiVideos.com [This is a summary only. Click on the link for the full text.] ...

Fowler Produce is a great fruit hotspot...

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I planted a whole bunch of seeds in little pots today. Zukes, green and golden, cucumbers, three kinds of tomato, eggplant, pumpkin, jalapeno peppers, swiss chard, bush beans and a windowsill herb garden with calendula, chives, oregano, basil, sage and dill. Have you started any seeds yet this year? Use my new Disqus comments form and let me know, w...

The PPJ Gazette A March 2, 2010 Agriculture Committee hearing televised live on CSPAN  gives a clear picture of what’s ahead for domestic farmers, ranchers and herders in the US..  Deputy Secretary Kathleen A. Merrigan cheerfully announced the “new age of enforcement” citing the intent to increase “risk assessment and better surveillance...

-- from WigmoreDiet.com, The 13 Step Raw Living Foods Success Guide Every plant is a miracle with the ability to pull a unique combination of elements from the soil, water, sunlight and air. When we find one possessing the right balance to satisfy our requirements of health and healing, we have found our miracle. "There are two vital aspects of ...

Last week in Phoenix, I spoke with Aris Latham on the phone… He’s been a raw foodist for 34 years. Yep. 34. Here are his thoughts on how to break a fast, if fruit is really that bad for you, and how you can start coming to terms with your addictions to food. Take a look… Your question of the day: Do you fast? What do you think of i...

Your Monday motivation comes to you courtesy of Joan who recently completed our FREE 3-Day Green Smoothie Mini-Course and then went on to sign-up for our upcoming LIVE 10-Day Challenge!  As many of our participants do, she sent me a thoughtful e-mail that I’d love to share with you! Many people have grown accustomed to meals with numerous i...

This was dinner tonight and it was YUM! Veggies, herbs, no meat, and the kids asked for seconds. A++ Recipe from Epicurious with some added yellow and green onions that were not in the original. Hi there! What are you doing reading this in your feed reader?? Stop being anti-social and come visit me and leave a comment or two! Copyright 2008 Natu...

Yay! All your chocolatey answers were entertaining! Thank you for participating! It was a fun trip down memory lane reading about the candies and chocolate bars most of us used to enjoy... along with interesting sounding things I'd never even heard of before. Stay tuned for a different raw chocolate giveaway coming soon... what other giveaways would...
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  Anti-Aging   Fat Metabolizing   Antioxidant & Anti-Microbial Immunity Support  Anti-Inflammatory   Detoxifying Digestive This powerful new elixir contains fresh herbal extracts of longevity such as turmeric, ginger, mint, cardamom pods, and enzymes from organic, raw honey, and offers a full spectrum of bio-available minerals from sun drie...

Drumroll please! I've been working for months on getting my new project completed, and it's pretty much done (still working on fleshing it out a bit) - But! I'm ready to share it with all of you. It's my new blog - Green Mommy Blog! I started my Green Mommy Blog because I found myself writing (here, on my Kristen's Raw blog) about other aspects ...

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My fabulous friend Rae hosts super fun brunches in her gorgeous sunlight filled apartment! So fun! Great group of people and amazing food. Love it! They had all the usual suspects from waffles, eggs, bacon, fruit & mimosas. Rae was so thoughtful and even made me vegan waffles so I have fun food too! They were deelish! Check out the pics Wa...

fiddlehead ferns Everything is growing these days. Summer better watch out because I am growing very fond of spring. The past several years I feel like I completely missed out on spring. This time of year was always really busy for me when I was teaching. Projects were in full gear, parent conferences and report cards were due, there were meetings ...
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Wow.  This commitment thing is really working for me. Even though I haven’t been 100%, I’ve been close and making commitments keeps the sleep issue in my awareness.  I made a conscious decision to stay up late to finish my work for a call on Saturday.  I could have chosen to go to bed at midnight and gotten up early in the AM to finish, but I...

To all the multi-tasking mamas who are the peacemakers, the boo-boo kissers, the tear wipers, the lull-a-bye singers, the grocery shoppers and menu makers, the domestic engineers and working Wonderwomen, the visionaries who see the best in our children and work tirelessly, invisibly…the list of our titles and duties goes on and on… TODAY is In...

One of my staples I’ve been enjoying lately is this yummy green papaya salad.  Some of you might remember it from One Week Raw.  I don’t think I ever get tired of the crunchy veggies with the almond butter sauce, and it stays good in the fridge for a long time. Its such a simple recipe as you can see by the ingredients.  Its basically ju...
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{ just a bite to start the week } { raw vegan, gluten-free } When I see fresh English sweet peas, shoots, and greens at the market, it’s always a great indicator of spring making its arrival.  I literally just grabbed up a pint of peas and some pea greens this morning and whipped up this quick and easy amuse bouche. Some of you have aske...

For those of you who don't have a Blogger account, I also post links to my blog updates on Facebook (along with a lot of other things I don't necessarily want to blog about). If you want to add me, click my Profile link. :)...

Salt Lake City, UT – March 8, 2010 – PROBAR is donating over 6000 whole food meal replacement bars to the people of Haiti, through the international hunger relief organization, Stop Hunger Now. Stop Hunger Now (SHN) is a Raleigh, NC, based company with the mission to distribute food and lifesaving aid around the world in the most effective, ef...

It is with great pleasure, and a touch of pride too, that I discovered last Friday an almost full page on raw food and Simply Raw in our favorite local daily paper, “24 Heures“. The journalist had come to me, intrigued by this blog, to follow a condensed introductory class, taste a few raw dishes and discover this magical world that so many peop...

Easy Eco To Go is having a giveaway.Go Vegan NOW!!...

Congratulations Kate & Ann! Your names were chosen as the winners of my 20th Awesome Giveaway. The prize: A RAW Cleanse™ from Garden of Life for each of you. Simply email me with your address so I can get the awesome prize sent to you. When asked, "In which activity would you like a lesson from an expert?" Here is what Kate had to say... I...

I got this idea from another fruitarian blog, and I think it's awesome! She says her favorite dessert is mashing Medjool dates over soft bananas. She said it's her "Vanilla cake with caramel frosting." Superb! ...

In the movie, War of the Worlds, the invading aliens were ultimately defeated not by guns or bombs, but by the smallest of things. It was the bacteria that killed them. Will it be the same with us? ...

Greetings Gorgeous, In case you pop by for a dose of inspiration and find my dates are expired and the only news is old news, then that’s because I’m camping out on the WISH blog. Throughout most of the month of March I’ll be focused on the Women’s International Summit for Health. Please join us and sign up to listen to the calls and catch...

Last week I had the joy of meeting Sara of the wonderful blog 'The Happy Janssens'. Sara, a raw food enthusiast and sustainability advocate, has been traveling with her family for the last 2.5 years, in their veggie oil-fueled RV. Sara's posts are really heartwarming and the photos she posts are wonderful! View Sara's post on the Tree of Life her...

It’s International Women’s Day and people all over the world are celebrating with events that mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. I would like to celebrate in my own way by thanking the women in the raw food community who have helped me on my path to better health.  Eating a largely plant based diet is great for the ...

For as long as I can remember, I've had an ongoing love affair with books. Whenever I've moved to a new city, one of the first things I'd do is visit the local public library and sign up for a new library card. Someone asked the other day on Twitter: "Anyone have any good books to recommend?" "Yeah," I answered, "check HERE – you'll find over ...

All around me I see signs and advertisements for ‘March Madness’ sales and events. When I look at the beautiful, bountiful and delicious produce coming into season in March, I think of ‘March Gladness’! Spring greets us with cabbage, herbs, chives and scallions, asparagus, leeks, parsley, grapefruits and clementines. (more…) ...

Natural foods, such as fruit, improve one's health in a mild, subtle way as there in nothing in fruit which has an immediate stimulating or depressing effect on the bloodstream or various organs of the body. They are not like coffee, tea, alcohol, cocoa, salt and sugar (refined) which have a stimulating effect because of their toxic content or their...

It's been 18 days since my last cooked meal. In those 18 days I have had probably 4 overt-fat meals. I'm still doing a lot of oranges, pears, and bananas; and parsley is my green of choice for smoothies. But this week I found an awesome deal for Mexican papayas so I bought 7 of them! They're about 40 cents/lb (usually .99) I hope I can keep getting ...

That's right! Just heard Dr. Graham say that in a video interview with Frederic Patanaude. "Salt isn't living. Salt doesn't have parents." That is SO BRILLIANT!  In addition, I just read in two different books yesterday (Fruit the Food and Medicine for Man; Just What is the Word of Wisdom?) about the difference between organic and inorganic minera...

Vegan on-line Forum: Back to Eden opened it's doors! Health seekers from ALL walks of life are welcomed to participate. Watch this video to learn details, and then read instructions on how to sign up. [if you are receiving this post as an RSS feed to your e-mail, make sure to click on the link to see the video, of head over to the blog] Benefit...

- more excerpts from The China Study, by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, MD, PhD. - Dr. Campbell has spent over 40 years as a scientific researcher doing Federally Funded studies for organizations such as the American Institute for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society and the National Institute of... [This is a summary only. Click on the link for ...

This crunchy and tasty salad is best made with a good vegetable shredder called a mandolin. If you don't have a mandolin but want to buy one, try your local asian food supermarket. Almost all Korean supermarkets carry an excellent one for around twenty-five dollars. Jicama is a white-fleshed root... [This is a summary only. Click on the link for ...

Breakfast: 1 and 1/2 chopped apples, topped with raisins, chopped walnuts and chia pudding (soaked chia seeds) 3 cups* green/roobios tea Snack: 1/2 apple, 8 oz. green drink, 1 Raw bar Lunch: salad of shaved fennel and apples, with olive oil, * balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and a dash of agave Snack: 1 cup *coffee Dinner: Cheezy Squash with Spicy Tomat...

Hello, all, Glad we’ve got some interest in the wheatgrass juicer! I’m sure it’ll end up in good hands. I forgot to put an end date on that contest, so let’s just say that I’ll announce the winner one week from today, on March 15th. For those of you who didn’t know, today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. In honor of the oc...

Mindful Monday is a tradition where we take a few minutes to reflect on the week gone by and the one ahead. Feel free to join in the fun by commenting! What Are You Grateful for This Week? International Women’s Day: It’s time to celebrate International Women’s day, and what better way than with The Women’s International Summit for Health? ...

I subscribed to more Raw food blogs than you can shake a stick at. Even after avoiding those that conflicted with my personal choices in lifestyle and philosophy, there were more than 40 popping up in my reader every morning. Recipes, links, books, health news, calls to action, challenges, and social networks--I enjoyed it all, but couldn't keep up....

So, did you think we’d forget about Makin’ It Monday during Wendi & KDcat’s big cross-country tour?  Absolutely not!  While in Salem, Wendi filmed Kerry Matson demonstrating one of her favorite raw recipes – heck, one of our favorites, too! I’d have to say that raw apple pie is one of the classic raw dessert [...] ...

Hi Folks, Just a quick one, I hope. You know how i can go on and on. (I swear, if i could get paid to write this blog, i'd be the happiest camper alive. Writing for me is cathartic. It feels SO GOOD to express myself. I do have double expressive drives according to numerology, so no wonder i need to sing and write to feel good.) Mom is actual...

Hello Sweet-peas! I hope you all had a wonderful, sunny weekend! The weather was beautiful here! It was so nice to bring Ginger for a long walk two days in a row. Nice weather makes me so incredibly happy as does being outdoors again! Unfortunately T and I didn't get to go to see the last show with the new original cast of Hair. The tickets were a ...
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Okay, I know the title is a little misleading, but I'll get to that in a minute. As I've told you many times in the past, my family has a tradition of getting dressed up and celebrating award nights, such as the Golden Globes, Emmy's and, of course, the Academy Awards (the Oscars). The other night was no exception. My sister Lori and I (unfortunat...
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Today I continue answering questions from last weeks comments. Topics answers are about, oversleeping, getting enough rest, working at night time and more about how much sleep we need and using alarm clocks. I also talk about the new product raw water. If you can’t see the video below click here to view. ...

Cancer to me was mostly an obscure disease… something people get when they get old or perhaps when they are unlucky enough to have genes that carry a predisposition to cancer. It was something mysterious and I felt it was the luck of the draw if you faced it down or not… it was not, in my mind, something I could prevent if I wanted to and it was...

Blessing us with hot knowledge on this Meatless Monday, health and wellness warrior Kathy Freston provides another powerful case for the plant-based diet. She offers historical, anthropological, and biological testimony to refute the idea that we evolved to consume mass quantities of meat and animal products. By now, we think you’re out of excuses...

When we have a goal that we want to reach, we can take different kinds of third-dimensional action towards our goal. One of them is energetically strategic action. I have learned about it from my teacher Andrea Hess and have been using it since then. I totally love it! How does it work? When we take “normal” action, aka linear action, we do ...

My kids love their breakfast cereal. Except much of what you find on the store shelves is relatively devoid of nutrients, and is pretty pricey to boot! So we’ve experimented with alternative breakfasts. Smoothies make up the bulk of our morning meal these days, or sometimes we’ll do the mono-meal thing and eat an entire cantaloupe, honeydew, or�...

Spring is a time for Renewal and Reflection! Spring is nearly here! And spring is always a perfect opportunity to take some time for yourself and gear up for the rest of the year.Kick off the warm part of the year with the free Women's International Summit For Health....aka "The Wish Summit"!The Wish Summit is a collaborative effort of fellow raw ...

I'd like to introduce you to my masked bandits. They're siblings. In action. Moments before, they were standing very tall on tippy toe hind feet, poking their heads in my window and demanding food. I screamed. Then I told them to warn me next time, so I can turn on a better light and make sure the correct lens is in the camera. {I like to do...

Interview by Jona&Son Months ago I found the charming fashionlabel ENAMORE from Great Britain. Delicate lingerie, nostalgic dresses and more….and green! Jona I am guessing your really into lingerie, but what would you say your personal style reflects? Jennifer: I wear a mixture of clothing I make for myself, pieces I have bought from oth...
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The whole point of me not blogging on Saturday and Sunday was for me to take a few days off and chill. Want to do a poll on whether or not you think I chilled? Yeah, I don’t want to touch that poll either. I prepared recipes from the Complete Book of Raw Food, wrote new recipes, read a book or two for reviews, watched Food, Inc, went to an Oscar p...
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Photographer: Omid Bartlett Pears with Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce and Spiced Ginger Cream (raw) Pistachio Loaf is a dense breakfast loaf speckled with beautiful pale green crushed raw pistachios and has a chewy texture.  Served with raw strawberry jam and smooth and creamy raw cashew nut milk, it makes a scrumptious, healthy, raw vegan breakfast....

(NaturalNews) Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) is one of most common soy-based food "fillers" used to make literally thousands of processed food products. It's found in veggie burgers, gravy mixes, soups and many other grocery products. Last Thursday, one of the largest producers of HVP in the United States, Las Vegas-based Basic Food Flavors Inc....

(NaturalNews) The withdrawal of a popular painkiller from the market in the United Kingdom has led to a dramatic decrease in the number of suicides and accidental overdoses in that country, according to a study conducted by researchers from Oxford University's Centre for Suicide Research and published in the British Medical Journal. The drug in que...

(NaturalNews) Researchers from the Cochrane Collaboration research group have determined that seniors over the age of 80 are being given too many drugs and in too high of doses. Particularly with high blood pressure, doctors are too aggressively treating the elderly with pharmaceuticals which is doing them more harm than good. According to the U.S....

Have you heard of eating the wild greens right out of your garden? Next time you go through the wild plants in your garden, don’t throw them away. Some may be just the right thing you need – and this growing "gold" in your garden and everywhere in nature is free. In case you're wondering why I'm... [This is a summary only. Click on the link f...

You might have known TV could make kids fat, but did you know it can lead to cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease? -- http://www.mercola.com/2007/mar/6/tv-does-more-damage.htm. ...

Does this fella offer us nutritional clues? Part of what first led me to raw foods was a curiosity about our “optimal diet.” It seemed like such a simple concept: a combination of foods that our bodies are best adapted to, that we could easily discern by looking at our anatomy, that evolutionary history supported, and that would lead to the be...

Subject: Raw Food Diet Problem Hi Dr. Flora, I meet you a couple months ago at a raw food meetup in Miami. I started the diet and I immediately noticed changes in my sleep patterns. I developed insomnia. I'm currently in India so I consulted an Aryuvedic doctor here. He told me my pulse is fast and... [This is a summary only. Click on the link fo...

Subject: Raw Food Diet Problem Hi Dr. Flora, I meet you a couple months ago at a raw food meetup in Miami. I started the diet and I immediately noticed changes in my sleep patterns. I developed insomnia.  I'm currently in India so I consulted an Aryuvedic doctor here. He told me my pulse is fast and my heart beat is slower so it is not pumping ...

YUM!! Over the years I have taken several fabulous classes at Natural Gourmet Institute. They also offer a Friday Night Dinner at which the “Chef Instructors and students of our Chef’s Training Program pour their expertise and enthusiasm into a three-course vegetarian dinner”. We wanted to check this o...

Earlier this year I made a decision to undertake a six-week detox program, based on the realization that I need to do something dramatic in order to make some real and sustainable progress with my health. About ten years ago I developed chronic fatigue syndrome and in the last couple of years have been experiencing heart palpitations and arrhythmi...

Simple recipes for raw meals come easier when you have fresh ingredients in your fridge and pantry. We have found our staples changing throughout the months as we transformed to raw food. They changed from flour tortillas and bread to rice wraps and Nori sheets. From vegetarian substitutions for sausages and meats to squashes and nuts. From soy milk...

Returning with a RAWSOME celebration!! I've become an Oregonian again, returning to the small town where I was born and raised. As I've reintegrated into our coastal community, I was pleased and VERY excited to find some kindred souls. This report covers the first monthly potluck of a group of raw foodies and raw-wannabies, in the Tillamook area. O...
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Today we came across this huge mushroom and I am convinced it is a reishi mushroom. Can anyone verify this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyElKLd0M6Q ...

Dr. Jim, I am the proud grandmother of a 1 month 2-week old baby girl named Rylee.  She is having a hard time on the baby milk she is on. She has thrush a virus called a Roto virus which has killed her good bacteria in her intestines. The first ingredient in her baby milk is corn starch solids, which will only make it worse.   I know you are ...

Here’s a fun email I got this week from a mom at my son’s charter school: Hi Robyn, Love your program and everything in it. I wish that I had known about this sooner. I always saw GreenSmoothieGirl.com on the back of your car, but never paid that much attention to it. im glad to be on the right track. I am reading the China Study book and h...

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), beets are used to strengthen “spleen” energy, which enhances the ability to produce healthy blood and vital “chi”… certainly important for feeling well-being and energy. It’s the foods with earthy-sweet flavors that are said to enhance this quality, and beets rule this realm with their fabulous eart...

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I went back out to Dayton today to do some climbing. I worked on HSR.... and theres really one word to say: PROGRESS. this climb is at my limit. I am beginning to accept that it is going to take more than 2 days to send! I have to get out of the mindset of sending hard climbs the first few days out there... because if it is truly hard for me and ...

2 1/2 C Walnuts 1 1/2C Dates 3 Apples 1 Lemon (squeezed into 2 cups water) 1/4t Cinnamon 1/8t Allspice 1/8t ground cloves 2T Honey 1/2C Apple Juice 1/4C Raisins Combine walnuts and dates in food processor or blender (remove pits and cut off stems if needed). Mix until ground, but not smooth (45... [This is a summary only. Click on the link for th...

The Plant City Market offers a huge selection of fruits and vegetables at fantastic prices....

The Plant City Flea Market offers a huge selection of fruits and vegetables at fantastic prices....

I've been using a number of products to help prevent stretch marks, so while I'm trying some new products and getting variety... I can't say for sure which are sure fire for helping - lol. I'm also not sure at what point stretch marks show up, if they do, but I don't have any yet. I've had many people tell me that my diet is also probably helping. I...

Wow life is really crazy right now! Trying to find time to actually plant my seeds and nestle them in, all comfy like. Tonight it shall be done! That is my goal! The community garden I run with some other fine folks is already getting really busy. I’ve/we have been having [...]...

The coco de mer nut is the ultimate forbidden fruit and almost impossible to get your hands on....

I remember when I first started experimenting with raw food recipes, I came across a raw food recipe for “doughnut holes”. That was a few years ago. Today, I decided to revisit the concept and wanting something that really reminded me of a cinnamon doughnut hole, threw together this quick version. Made with Brazil nuts for a base, some oat flour...
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From Raw Natural Hygiene Forum: February 21, 2010 at 4:52am I woke up at 4:15 this morning because I had to use the bathroom–perhaps this is a sign that I need to finish eating by 2pm, lol. Oh well, despite this I still feel well rested and I lost another 1/4 inch off my waist! Andrew woke up an hour later (at least he didn’t act as my �...

Be grateful! Yesterday a fellow raw food enthusiast friend told me that he has been doing other than super awesome with his rawness. As a result he has had 5 colds/flues this season! He even said that he felt like he might die a couple times during the illness. I remember that feeling of being sick from a cold or a flu and feeling so bad and sa...

February 20, 2010 at 3:47pm This morning I woke up around 6:15 am (not because of my “alarm clock,” Andrew) because I had to go to the bathroom! I think this was because I finished eating at 5:15pm yesterday instead of 4pm. Lesson learned! Today I finished eating at 4pm with some nice cherry tomatoes. I started the morning at 9am with a ...

February 19, 2010 at 5:38am It is worth it! It may seem a bit silly at first but once you realize just how important having a great night’s sleep is it really starts to make a lot more sense! I mean if humans can go days without having any water, then we shouldn’t have any problems going 16 hours without it especially since we’re eating...

There is a routine that has been set up in the lastthree days, one that I'm quite happy with..... Green juice or green smoothie for breakfast, a salad and crackers for lunch,some fruit, or fruit roll, or a handful of nuts,or a bar or cookie for a snack and then once againa Green juice or green smoothie for dinner.... My intake of dehydrated goodies ...
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February 18, 2010 at 5:38am I fell asleep last night right before 10pm and I slept until 5:30am where Andrew, aka my “alarm clock” woke me up because he wanted to eat something. I find that as long as I don’t have to get out of bed I can soothe him and go back to sleep. Because I had to go into the kitchen and get him some food, I wasn�...

February 17, 2010 at 5:45am Well other than the fact that I wake up to an “alarm clock” (Andrew), I had the BEST night sleep in a looooong time! I went to bed at 10pm and my “alarm clock” woke me up around 6:15am to nurse–normally I have him wait another half hour or so but he wasn’t feeling well yesterday so he nursed on demand (the...

February 16, 2010 at 3:38am I just had one of the best night’s sleep in a LONG time! Although I finished eating by 7pm yesterday, I fell asleep before 9:30pm and slept until 4:30am (I woke up to go to the bathroom, lol) Now it’s 4:34am as I type this–I think if I finish eating by 5pm I should be able to sleep NINE hours straight instead of...

Just started a spur of the moment blog, after reading an article 'The Truth Behind Your Food' - read most of it anyway, ; ) I have a hard time reading The Nasty Stuff. : ) But it's there. Peace, Love and Awareness ....

Here’s my first post about Quantum Eating on the Raw Natural Hygiene Forum: My First Post February 15, 2010 at 12:32pm I’m thinking about checking this book out because I’m so TIRED from waking up in the night to go to the bathroom. I did try not eating or drinking after 2pm once (I’m on her e-mail list) and I did have a GREAT night�...

Hi everyone! I have been getting some emails recently about which packaged foods are acceptable to include in a healthy diet, if at all, so I wanted to share a few words with you here on this topic. In the interest of time (of which I am extremely short at the moment) I thought a short excerpt from my eBook Get VITAL! might help to give you the low...

Exciting March Web Special!!   High Vibe wants to put an extra spring in your step this March by extending this limited time web offer! Get a FREE Raw Foods eBook with ANY purchase made online! Choose from two rawtastic ebooks by nutritional and cleansing expert and owner of High Vibe Robert Dagger:  "Raw Food Masters Class" Whether yo...

Day 2 was AMAZING! [Just imagine me actually singing it.] Morning Smoothie Serves 4 3C water5 plums2 large bananas6oz spinach2 kale leaves1/4C dulse3T barley powder3T maca powder4T hemp seedBrunch was salad with SpinachCarrotsTomatoesAppleWalnutsCilantroRed bell pepperI served it with dressing made with Hemp seed oilTamari sauceLime juiceHoneySpic...

I’m sure you wondering why I stopped eating dinner. Well I have a good reason! I had to stop because I noticed that eating dinner was causing a few undesired side effects. Because I eat a water rich, 100% raw diet based primarily on juicy fruits, eating a late dinner causes a side effect that was interfering with my life: I was waking up a c...

As normal, on my Sunday morning I sat here reading some new posts on the June babies board on Babycenter.com.  I came across a thread about having a BM while in labour… one of woman’s most dreaded experiences.  Yea, I can admit i’m a little freaked out about the whole thing but I figure in the grand scheme of things I won’t be the first on...

One of our project rotations here at school (one which I haven’t done yet), is to create a product to sell in the SHOP. Well, last week my classmate, SONJA, blew everyone away with her project. The challenge was to create a product and package it using only the materials we have at the restaurant, and this is what she came up with. AMAZING! Th...
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If you’re at all into Swiss Army Tools, there’s no way you can pass up this slick stainless steel all in one cutlery set by SIGG. It comes with it’s own cute little nylon pouch and belt loop. Hey, the Swiss know what they’re doing ok! This is high quality stuff. Come on, what would you rather tote around with you, dinky little plastic spoons...

The first time I heard of “raw water”, I must honestly say that the first thing that went to my mind is “Are you kidding me? Do they really think people are that stupid?” In the video below, you’ll see me debunk claims made about raw water, a new product being promoted in the raw food movement. Keep in mind that I’m not saying that t...

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(NaturalNews) As many as 90 percent of all black children may be deficient in vitamin D, according to a new analysis conducted by researchers from Harvard Medical School, the University of Colorado-Denver and Massachusetts General Hospital, and published in the journal Pediatrics. The American Academy of Pediatrics defines an adequate vitamin D blo...

Fast, Effective 10 minute ab workouts. You are getting stronger and stronger doing your core exercises in just 10 minutes a day. What else could you accomplish in 10 minutes a day?...

This is an abridged version of an article which appeared in the Italian magazine “Salute Oggi”. To meet Steve in person at his "Supercharge your diet" lecture in London on Saturday April 10, book your place now. Details here. What are the main principles of the raw food philosophy? First and foremost it is indeed a philosophy and you are ...

 A livestock drug banned in 160 nations and responsible for hyperactivity, muscle breakdown and 10 percent mortality in pigs has been approved by the FDA. The beta agonist ractopamine, a repartitioning agent that increases protein synthesis, was recruited for livestock use when researchers found the drug, used in asthma, made mice more muscular....

The blood oranges are abundant in the grocery store lately, and they just beckoned for some cocktail action. This recipe is a twist on the classic Screwdriver, with a custom juice blend to provide the right amount of sweetness and lemony “zing”. What is a Blood Orange? As the name suggests (the photos here demonstrate), blood oranges are red o...

What a day!   I had intended to get this posted this morning, but time escaped me.  Between making breakfast for the kids and preparing for my Balance My Body webinar, I ran out of cycles. After messing up on several of my comittments yesterday, I made up for it today!  Seems FUN was taking the brunt of my unfulfilled commitments all week, but ...

After I made the video showing you how I open a young Thai coconut, I wanted to make a smoothie I'd been tossing around in my head that included young Thai coconut. I grabbed my camera and recorded the following video, even though I hadn't made the recipe until now. How will it turn out? You'll have to watch to find out. As you'll see, I didn't have...

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Sunday I still don’t feel wonderful but I have to go Buy Food. If it weren’t for that, I’d stay in today and hibernate like the bears. My sister says they have the right idea. Three of my sisters have had all the snow they ever want to see. The two in North Carolina aren’t as “blessed” as the one in Colorado, though. She’s had feet of...
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Holy Frijoles (Refried Beans) 2 cups sprouted rye: Rujuvelac pulp 1 apple 1 Red chili 2 tsp Mexican seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp Celtic salt Mix all ingredients together. - Contributed by Jan Jenson [This is a summary only. Click on the link for the full text.] ...

Yep!!!... You guessed it! Angela and I got married AGAIN!... Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze-IJ37zxZg ...

Oh my goodness! One of the reasons we love raw foods so much is the colors! So bright! So bold! So full of life and energy! So I am sure you can see from the picture above why we were so excited about this recipe. It’s so beautiful! And amazingly delicious too so we think you should give it a try. This recipe comes from a blog called The Kitchen...

Yesterday I ate: 9:00 . . . 1 large cantaloupe (syrupy sweet!) 12:00 . . 1 large cantaloupe + a few dates 3:00 . . . 1 lb. cherry tomatoes + 6 pickling cukes (refreshing!) 4:00 . . . 6 valencia oranges 5:00 . . . 8 valencia oranges 6:00 . . . 10 valencia oranges + a few medjool dates Play: ballet, acrobatics, stretching Yesterday I scored some gr...

I know I have been missing in action lately! I have been eating raw foods and doing lots of green smoothies although I haven't been doing juicing. I just find that the smoothies are quicker to make and to clean up than the juices, although I love some green veggie juice! My favorite green smoothie I have been making lately consists of the juice from...

Hey guys! Happy weekend. Anyone have fun plans? It’s an editing weekend for me, which is a good thing for you: it means I’ll be largely homebound, and being homebound means cooking and uncooking new grub. Stay tuned. In the meantime, I come to you all on this bright Saturday with a confession: I hate wheatgrass. Yes, my friends. Your ears ...

Morning, dear Folks, It's Sunday morning, early, and I'm back at home in Manayunk, just for the night. We had a birthday party last night much closer to home. I awoke worried about mom. She had very bad back pains yesterday, and when i spoke with her on the phone last night, she tried not to worry me, but i could tell her pains were severe. I c...

When I stopped by Heathy's blog today, I was reminded of the candy necklaces I used to wear/eat as a child. You see, she is having a raw chocolate giveaway at the moment, encouraging her readers to reveal their favorite childhood treats and adulthood uses for chocolate, as entries for her contest. First, I had to offer up a candy and a chocolate I ...

* Special Offer: Send in Your Testimonial for a Free Report! * Feature Article: How to Convince Your Loved Ones to Go Raw Send in Your Testimonial for a Free Report! First, I want to send a big “THANK YOU!” to everyone who has purchased my recipe e-book… “Low Fat, Fruit Filled, High Fun Raw Recipes” It was released mid-J...

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What an amazing long day it was. Coming home from the business conference, I dove into making new raw recipes. This morning we started with a very green smoothie, although it did turn out quite sweet. Spinach Smoothie2-3 cups water2 ripe bananas4-5 oz spinach2T barley grass powder2T maca powderFor lunch I whipped up an amazing kale salad. My hub...

We spent a blissful day at the Tree of Life in Patagonia, AZ. Read more about it here! Pay close attention to the presentation and textures they have used…it makes such a difference when preparing and eating raw foods. Don’t miss the video at the end…and if you are ever in the Phoenix or Tucson areas, be sure to go! ...

We are enjoying such a wonderful time here in Ecuador, setting up our new home, trying local fruits, planting seeds and exploring the beautiful mountains...I have started off ice cream bean seeds, persimmons, carob pod seeds, white sapote, avocado and pineapple so far...I also have a clump of baby berry bushes to transplant into new locations soon.....
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The Big Raw Vegan Blog and Opensky.com have partnered! http://thebigrawveganblog.theopenskyproject.com/ (bookmark that, ya hear?) I will be scouring the globe to provide you easy access to the world's best reusable products for your home. I have a passion for reducing household waste and I am committed to helping you reduce waste in your lif...