tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37870100504132708042024-02-20T02:17:59.517-05:00Simply Rawesome<b>My experience of living on the Standard American Diet (SAD) and then on a live (or raw) food diet. Follow my journey back to radiant – or better yet, rawesome – health!
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<i>"...people who ate the most animal-based food got the most chronic disease...People who ate the most plant-based foods were the healthiest and tended to avoid chronic disease. These results could not be ignored..." Dr. T. Colin Campbell, The China Study</i></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-89004512011298176962013-10-28T23:39:00.001-04:002014-07-28T09:54:15.230-04:00Super Smoothie Packs a Powerful PunchWay back in the day - 2004 to be exact - when I began my transition from SAD (Standard American Diet) to Raw Vegan, I was worried about withdrawal symptoms from sugary-type snacks. My concern quickly faded because I discovered that eating almond-covered bananas with dates on top was instrumental in easing my withdrawal symptoms. Actually, I had NO withdrawal symptoms. Every time I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-44391367492662051062013-08-11T08:34:00.001-04:002022-07-21T20:59:52.095-04:00My New Addiction – Ranchy Dill DipOH MY GOSH! This stuff is SOOOO good that even my SAD-eating husband and my DOG love it!! It’s SOOOO good that I’ve polished off a full jar of Vegenaise in less than a week! Since I cannot do dairy or mayonnaise, I’ve missed Ranch dressing but this dip taste – from what I can remember – remarkably like Ranch with a hint of dill.
Mayonnaise is made with soybean oil which is genetically Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-32765551947467297602013-07-17T23:47:00.000-04:002013-07-17T23:47:21.909-04:00Coco Chia Cups!!I'm trying to come up with yummy ways to get more coconut oil in me other than my usual two tablespoons of melted coconut oil. Blech. I also add a tablespoon or two to my smoothies, but I still need to come up with more ways. Coconut is highly nutritious and possesses healing benefits beyond that of any other dietary oil. I can attest to this as I was quite ill from November until Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-917896617146729802013-07-10T23:20:00.001-04:002013-07-10T23:20:57.807-04:00Love Me Some Coconut and Cacao!I went to a healthy recipe night recently and came away with something close to this recipe. I tweaked it just a tad. Packed full of anti-oxidants, healthy fats and protein, this treat is not only heart-healthy, it's YUMMY!!
Coconutty Cacao Cups
Ingredients
1 cup coconut oil (soft, not melted) (I used 2/3 cup coconut oil and 1/3 cup of coconut butter since I did not have enough coconutUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-81456619314945699352013-05-31T19:48:00.002-04:002022-07-21T21:34:18.533-04:00Lemonade with a KickI love lemonade but not loaded with white processed sugar. A few years ago, I happened upon a lemonade recipe that included lemon, honey, apple cider vinegar and water. I tried it, and after a bit of tweaking, decided I found my new drink. I used to be a big sweet tea drinker, but tea creates an acidic environment in the body. Disease grows in an acidic environment. Apple cider Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-58956415663602896002013-04-25T01:21:00.001-04:002022-07-21T21:37:37.558-04:00Adios Snickers!Hubby has asked me to help him wean off his Snickers addiction. It's a good thing he loves to work out. It truly amazes me how someone who eats so much sugar is not overweight! I've been trying out new recipes to see if we can find a winner that will help him completely forget Snickers ever existed. Huge task, I know, but I'm up for it.
This is what I've come up with so Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-10830807826137105112013-03-18T16:53:00.001-04:002022-07-21T21:38:36.398-04:00Raw Collard Wraps and Fresh Dilll DipI've been in sunny South Florida since the beginning of the month enjoying the balmy weather and helping my mom move from her home into a condo. This has been the prefect opportunity to introduce her to raw foods. This week I've been making Collard wraps with freshly made dill dip for lunch and finally got her to try one. I'm happy to report that she loved it! YAY!! She Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-61196127958600780652013-02-27T17:50:00.000-05:002013-02-27T18:01:03.658-05:00Another Gorgeous JuiceI guess I just can't help myself. I love pretty juices! Here's another beauty.
This juice is supposed to be good for asthma and it consists of carrots, celery and grapefruit juice. I just love the way it separates. Even after shaking up the jar and drinking some juice, it reverts back to this lovely sight after about 10 minutes. Simply gorgeous rawesomeness!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-63544448083933362222013-02-06T08:31:00.000-05:002013-02-06T08:31:00.358-05:00Nature's Flu ShotSomeone sent me a recipe to "Natures Flu Shot" and just a couple of days after receiving said recipe, I had the opportunity to test it out. Fortunately, I did NOT get the flu, but I did get a healthy dose of pharyngitis/bronchitis/sinusitis ... on top of my asthma!
I didn't have enough lemons to mix up a full batch, so I made half a batch. Folks, let me tell you, this stuff really works!! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-92118551378653664522013-02-04T00:17:00.000-05:002013-02-04T00:20:35.263-05:00"Freebasing Mother Nature!"The juice fast ended on January 28th; however, I did not achieve the desired health results that I was expecting. Apparently my immune system is really out of whack (consequences of cheating on my diet) so the healing process is going to take longer than I'd hoped. I have decided to continue juicing, but since I'm down to 114 pounds, I am allowing myself to indulge on eggs in the morning Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-85798561745781464092013-01-16T20:02:00.000-05:002013-01-16T20:02:10.306-05:00New Juice Recipe: Green Grapefruit JuiceSo I'm on day 10 of my juice feast, and yesterday I had a quart of grapefruit juice in the morning. I was really enjoying the grapefruit and wanted to incorporate some greens into it, so I decided to experiment. I had a container of baby spinach in the fridge that was close to borderline, so I salvaged what I could out of it and ended up with approximately 10 - 15 spinach leaves. I threw those Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-82764493326553748032013-01-10T01:09:00.000-05:002013-01-10T13:06:46.759-05:00Breathe NaturallyClearing Congestion with Honey and Essential Oils
Wow!! This stuff really works!! My Naturopathic Doctor mixed up this concoction while I was sitting in his office struggling to breathe and told him how much my lungs hurt. If you want to try a natural way to relieve chest or nasal congestion, have I got a recipe for you!
It's so simple it's ridiculous! Just mix up raw local honey Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-29178888224802373902013-01-09T12:15:00.002-05:002013-01-09T12:15:31.151-05:00Best Green Juice EVER!!I posted this recipe back in 2011, but it merits another mention. This is, by far, the best green juice I have ever made/tasted. It's so refreshing, I absolutely love it! And so does my husband! Now THAT is saying a LOT!!
I made a quart today because I just couldn't get enough of it. Here's the recipe:
Apple Lime Green Juice
1 bunch of curly kale (depending on the sizeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-32678928704050348122013-01-08T20:11:00.000-05:002013-01-08T20:11:49.946-05:00Spiritual and Mental Healing Through Fasting
If you spend any time on the internet – formerly known as the information super highway – you will quickly find yourself run over by information overload, especially in these tumultuous times with all the woes and scandals.
When I fast, I not only take a break from food, I also greatly limit the amount of time I spend feeding on internet news to feeding on God’s Word, praying and praising. By Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-64873692451553535172013-01-07T20:27:00.000-05:002013-01-07T20:34:33.044-05:0021 Day Juice Fast - Starts TODAY!Today kicks off my juice fast, or as some call it, Juice Feast! That actually makes more sense since I'm not fasting from juice, but feasting on it!
For the next 21 days, I will be washing down handfuls of supplements with nothing but fresh juices. Since I failed to post the update that I promised so long ago, here is a current photo in the event that I disappear. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-2996533290748984532013-01-06T00:09:00.000-05:002013-01-20T23:19:55.424-05:00A New Year ... A New LeafOkay, so I just realized that I blew off 2012! I can't believe that I did not make a single post. My bad!! With this new year, I am committed to turning over a new leaf and getting back on track. My goal for 2013 is to post - at minimum - once a month, preferably more.
This blog started out as my journey back to rawesome health through raw foods; however, after reflecting Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-66190056227816338572013-01-04T23:29:00.002-05:002013-01-07T20:39:39.167-05:00Benefits of GrapesWow. Not sure what happened but this post was completed in March of 2011 and I just now (1.4.2013!!) realized it was never posted! Since it's complete and contains valuable information, I'm posting it ... a wee bit late. As they say, Better late than never! Happy New Year!
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Since spring Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-73396642170311951232011-09-13T20:12:00.003-04:002022-07-21T21:41:44.166-04:00Drink Your Greens!My sweet hubby tried this smoothie and loved it so much that he felt it needed to be published. So here it is.
Note: I prefer to use all organic ingredients whenever possible. It is rather "fruitless" to consume healthy smoothies with fruits and veggies that are tainted with pesticides and who-knows-what else, AND genetically modified, to boot!
Also, it is best to use a high-powered blenderUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-63208136660530041712011-05-13T13:01:00.006-04:002022-07-21T21:42:26.681-04:00Spring has Sprung!As the seasons change, so do my taste buds.
I wanted to share a yummy green juice recipe that I recently came across. It is so simple and SOOOOO delicious:
Apple Lime Green Juice2 leaves of organic Kale2 LARGE organic Fuji apples (if using non-organic apples, peel first.)1 wedge (approx 1/6) of Lime
Juice the kale and apples. Squeeze a wedge of lime into the juice.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-13765788500136684262010-03-30T20:05:00.008-04:002010-10-29T20:02:26.289-04:00Hemp Hearts & Weight Loss
I read that many people who start their day out with a nutritious and balanced meal and a hefty helping of hemp hearts – usually in a salad or on raw oatmeal, in yogurt or in fruit, notice a significant difference in their health and energy. They experience diminished appetites and ample energy to get them through the day. They also notice reduced cravings for sweets and snacks and find it Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-20521669994856302462010-03-29T14:30:00.014-04:002022-07-21T21:53:39.768-04:00Phenomenal Benefits of Hemp HeartsDoes the word "hemp" produce visions of pot plants and pot heads dancing around in your mind? They are not the same and there is an unfortunate misconception regarding the two. Marijuana and hemp are different varieties of the same species of plant, Cannabis sativa L. There are different varieties of Cannabis, just as there are different varieties of citrus. If you want to read more about it, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-57766964088816824602010-03-28T14:23:00.006-04:002022-07-21T21:50:18.523-04:00What Happens When We Cheat on our DietWhile I have been maintaining - for the most part - 90-95% raw, I do have days where I cheat and will eat, of all things, a slice or two or pizza!! UGH!
That has GOT TO STOP!! I'm only hurting myself when I make these poor choices. Several years ago, I came across an excellent article written by a raw guru, Frederick Patenaude, about what happens when we cheat on our diet. It was very helpful toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-61236905435916693802010-01-09T13:26:00.010-05:002010-04-08T18:37:45.251-04:00Why Eating a Primarily Raw Vegan Diet Makes You Feel RAWESOME!!!Happy New Year! Hope your new year will be Simply Rawesome!!
I must share with you the following site: Seeds of Deception
WATCH THE VIDEO!!! It is eye opening, very informative and enlightening. I strongly urge you to check it out.
Jeffrey M. Smith, author of "Seeds of Deception" and "Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods," explains the ramifications ofUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-58773456498477806102009-12-12T19:56:00.009-05:002009-12-13T00:08:48.085-05:00Holiday BustleI have been trying to get this post up for a week, but have been caught up in the holiday hustle and bustle ... the shopping, decorating, preparing for company, menu planning, the whole kit and kaboodle.Although it's a beautiful time of year, it can also be stressful. This is one of the many reasons I'm so blessed to be a raw vegan. Flooding my body with green juices, smoothies, and live foods Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-42201022274091886032009-12-01T14:21:00.010-05:002022-07-21T22:03:35.066-04:00Another Green Healing TonicActually made it to the gym today. The difference between today's workout and the last time I worked out, which was the Monday before Thanksgiving (1 week and 1 day ago), was depressing to say the least. I had considerably less energy and strength. I lifted half the amount of weight I did last week and did less reps than normal. Let's just say I felt like a real wimp.
Today's green tonic was Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0