tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37870100504132708042011-12-05T20:14:18.621-05:00<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! <br><br> <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>Simply Rawesomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735054478450459666noreply@blogger.comBlogger791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787010050413270804.post-73396642170311951232011-09-13T20:12:00.002-04:002011-09-15T17:53:10.086-04:00

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 blender

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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. ENJOY!!!  SO, SO yummy

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I really should rename this blog "Simply Rawesome Spurts" because that is the manner in which I seem to post ... in spurts!  While I have recovered from the loss of my precious little pooch, I have not found the time to maintain this blog. I have; however, found a wonderful blog that I would like to refer you to during my hiatus.  It's a phenomenal site with lots of wonderful recipes that I am

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Wow!  I came across this very enlightening article that I just had to post!!  Click the link below and enjoy!! Health Problems and Side Effects That Has Been Associated with Too Much High Protein

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The past two months have been extremely difficult for me.  I lost my sweet, precious, little poochie to a Cottonmouth.  This little guy was the only dog that has ever gripped my heart in such a way that when he was killed, it turned my world upside down. I was devastated.  He was my lil buddy... my sweet little "foxy baby" ... my little "Ninja". I took him everywhere with me.  Everyone who met

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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

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Does 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,

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Reading Victoria's blog, Healthy Living with The Devoted Woman has inspired and motivated me to get back on track and stay there! While 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

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since my last post. I've been working two jobs and finding the time to devote to the blog has been difficult. I will try to get back on track.For the most part, I've been living on green smoothies, carrot/celery/apple juice and salads as I haven't had the time to make any wonderful raw meals.My dear friend, Terri, over at Finding Raw Foods Blog just published her first ebook of Italian raw

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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 of

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I 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

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Actually 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 was only able to to do reps rather than three. Let's just say I felt like a real whimp.Today's

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Or should I say SINK HOLE!!!Sometimes on the roads of life, we hit a pothole. Thanksgiving was a sink hole on my road to rawesome health ... and it took me four days to crawl out.It started out with good intentions but ...We had a delicious organic, free-range turkey, two versions of yummy dressing, creamy mashed potatoes, scrumptious sweet potato and orange casserole, fresh green bean casserole

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It's been a while since I posted updated photos of my transition back to rawesome health. When I think back to October of 2004, I recall that I started to lose inches before I actually started to lose weight. This seems to be what is happening again. The difference is, in 2004, I wasn't TRYING to lose weight. I went raw so I could breathe without my asthma meds.This is what I looked like when I

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Where's the pumpkin?! There is no pumpkin stuff in these muffins! And they don't exactly look very much like a traditional muffin, but they sure are tasty!These muffins actually contain butternut squash as the main ingredient. I had never done anything with a butternut squash before, and was pleasantly surprised by (1) how much it smelled like cantaloupe, (2) how much it tasted like cantaloupe,

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I'm so excited. I went to a ladies retreat this weekend with my church family, but since they did not serve "raw" food, I had to bring my own. I tried to keep it simple, so I made some simple stuffed mushrooms by pulsing red pepper, cauliflower and some onion in my Jr. Chopper. Then I scooped out the center of my mushroom and layered spinach on the bottom of the mushroom. I added a spoonful of

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This post is dedicated to my dear friend TJyl over at FindingRawFoods.blogspot.com because she is so into GREEN!! I started making a salad and realized everything at that point was all green, so I decided to go with the flow. She'll be SO proud of me. My salad consists of:A bed of romaineAlfalfa sproutsbroccoli floretscucumbers slices1/2 an avocadoslices of spring onionsgrated zucchinia sprig of

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I made the following smoothie before going to the gym this morning with the intention of having it after my workout, but it was so good, I consumed it even before I got out the door. Just couldn't stop myself from drinking it.Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie2 cups almond milk2 bananas2 Tbsp. peanut butter3 dates, pitted1 heaping Tbsp. of Hemp Protein PowdericeBlend. It is SOOOOOOO scrumptious!~~~~

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Today is the last day of my 31-day Raw Challenge. Although I completed 31 days of 99.5% raw, it's not going to change much going forward. I plan to remain raw because of the benefits. I feel so much better than I did a month ago. I've lost my tummy and my muffin top is almost gone! lol. I have more energy and my skin is noticeably better. I will try to take some updated photos tomorrow as we have

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Had a great day today. Went to the gym this morning with my hubster. I drank a quart of Kale, Banana,and Water smoothie. That filled me up for most of the day.I did grab a bite of my raw brownie before dinner and it tastes even better today than it did yesterday! Oh, and I also had a tangerine.My inlaws came over for dinner so I made beans, ham and cornbread for them and a huge salad for me.

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Last night I had a craving for brownies, so I made some! Fudgy Brownies1-1/4 cup pitted medjool dates1 cup raw walnut pieces1/2 cup cacao powderpinch sea saltCombine dates, walnuts, cacao powder and salt in a food processor and pulse until a dough has formed.Chop 1/2 cup of walnuts just slightly and mix into dough.Press into a pan and cut into squares.Top with Love Street Original Chocolate

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I decided to try something different with my cranberry smoothie. First of all, rather than using almond milk, I decided to juice an apple and use apple juice instead. Next, I increased the amount of cranberries and celery, using 1 cup of cranberries and two full stalks of celery. I was going to use two oranges, but ended up only using one. It came out quite tasty and actually did remind me of the

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Wow, I can't believe how fast time flies when you get old! LOL!! On Sunday, day 25 of my 31 day challenge, I didn't have a chance to try the Cranberry Sauce, so instead, I created a smoothie based on a recipe I make for Thanksgiving called Cranberry Jello Salad. It's has cherry jello, cranberries, chunks of orange, diced celery, apple chunks and sugar. Cranberry Salad SmoothieAlmond Milk (next

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With the holidays just around the corner, I did some raw recipe surfing this evening and have saved approximately 30 recipes. I can't wait to start testing them out, but it will have to wait until Monday as tomorrow is a full day. The recipe I want to start with is:Carmella's Cranberry Sauce1 cup cranberries1 1/2 small oranges2 medjhool datesA small piece of fresh ginger, peeledDash

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Breakfast - Juice of Carrots, Celery, Apples, Wheat Grass. Sunflower seeds and Goji Berries.Lunch - Smoothie of Almond Milk, Banana, Spinach, Grapes, Orange, Camu Camu, Lucuma, Mesquite and Maca powder, a splash of Agave.Dinner - Salad plus some Carrots, Celery, Broccoli off a veggie tray, bottle of water.Great workout today.~~~~~~~~Got an email today from Sunfood.com listing the top ten foods

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I just got an email that touts the benefits of Reshi mushroom and it said:Reishi is an exceptional Chinese mushroom that has long been highly rated in traditional Chinese medicine and used in the treatment of a variety of disorders. It is believed to promote health and longevity and to be one of the best boosters of the body's immunity against diseases. Reishi contains Germanium and is

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Okay, so I spoke too soon yesterday when I said I was doing so well. I did cheat a bit today, but it was a small cheat. =)I made some fresh Tomato Salsa the other day, and earlier today, my stepson told me that it tasted so much better the second day, now that the flavors had a chance to meld. Then, hubby was snacking on some salsa and chips and he commented on how good it was. Without thinking

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Stevia is a natural sweetener and I just so happen to have a Stevia plant, so I decided to save a few branches to make some Stevia powder. This is what's left of my plant. It grew beautifully this summer and was quite full. I cut a few branches and hung them to dry. Once they were thoroughly dried out, I put them into my coffee grinder and blended the leaves to powder. I forgot to take a photo

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I came across this quote and wanted to share it with anyone who would listen! “The evidence is very strong that those who eat five or more servings of fruit and vegetables daily are at a lower risk of cancer... one-third of cancers are related to diet.” - David S. Rosenthal, M.D., Past President of The American Cancer Society, Director of Harvard University Health Services and Professor of

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I went to the grocery store after church to get some peaches ... but there weren't any, so I had to make a smoothie without them. It wasn't as good as yesterday's smoothie.Brunch: I didn't get a chance to eat before church this morning, so when I got home at noon, I made a smoothie of almond milk, kale, banana, strawberries, pineapple and cacao nibs.Lunch: I snacked on red grapes. Since it was

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It was quite the chilly day today so I spent the entire day in front of the fireplace with the dog. However, I did venture into the kitchen a few times to whip up some snacks.I made a pate of raw walnuts, celery, red bell pepper, green onion and a bit of celtic sea salt to have with my Flat Energy Bread.I also made a smoothie that was incredible!! Typically when I make a smoothie, I throw random

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When you are raw for a time, your body becomes cleansed and your senses are heightened. Today I drank a glass of raspberry lemonade that is supposedly "natural" but my taste buds screamed otherwise. The drink left an aftertaste of artificial sweetener. Maybe it was the 26 grams of "natural" sugar or the "natural flavors" but whatever it was, it didn't taste "natural" to me. The drink actually

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It's a chilly day today, so I'm just chillin. For all that raw food prep I was doing the first two weeks of my challenge. I'm taking it easy this week and just consuming juice and smoothies and a salad. Fortunately, I took before and after pictures of my smoothie, so I can remember the ingredients! lol.BEFOREI've been getting bored with my usual same-ole smoothie, so this morning I made a

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Another leafy green that can be added to the salad is wild violet leaves. When I lived at my farm, I would go out and pick a bunch along with the pretty violet flowers and throw them into my salad. Suprisingly, we have a ton growing in our yard here! So, when you get bored with the usual spring greens or romaine in your salads, wander out to your yard to see what wild greens you can throw into

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After riding over 330 miles on a motorcycle this weekend, I figured an adjustement was in order ... so I drove to Alabama to see my amazing chiropractor ... a mere 310-mile roundtrip. What's wrong with this picture, you may ask?! lol. Well, he's just THAT good! When you find a good chiropractor, you drive across county lines, but when you find a PHENOMENAL chiropractor, you drive across state

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When I woke up this morning, it was raining. I didn't want to get out of bed. I think part of that was just being in the wind for 330-some-odd miles this weekend. It has a tendency to drain you.I didn't eat much at all today:A bowl of Whole Oats with Tropical Rawgurt.Juice of 3 Carrots, 1 Celery Stalk, 2 Fuji Apples and 1 TBSP. of Wheat Grass.1 Almond stuffed DateGarden SaladI realized I keep

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I paid the price for my BBQ chips as I woke up with puffy eyes and a sour stomach. I felt drugged ... all from a couple of handfuls of chips. But I'm not the only one who didn't feel well. Most of the folks who ate that nasty Mexican food complained about feeling sick afterwards. Imagine that?!So, today is another day. What do I do? We go to breakfast and I decide to order a veggie omelet

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The day started out early. We got up at 6am... UGH. We loaded up the bike and headed to our meeting point. I packed up a cooler full of raw food to get me through the weekend. I drank a green smoothie throughout the ride until we got to NC.While unloading the food into the fridge in our room, I munched on watermelon. Then the group decided to go for lunch ... at a Mexican restaurant. YUCK!

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I didn't have time to do this post on Friday (Day 9 of the 31-Day Challenge) because I spent the day preparing for our trip to the NC mountains. To the best of my recollection, I consumed the following:1.5 quarts of Green Smoothie (Romaine, Cucumber, Oranges, Grapes, and I can't remember what else!)A few slices of WatermelonA few Glazed Sweet Potato ChipsA couple of pieces of Energy Flat Bread

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I've made the transition from "Living to Eat" to "Eating to Live." I have no desire for cooked food. Yay! I've decided not to worry about how much I consume each day, but instead just listen to what my body wants and enjoy what I eat.Today's consumption:Smoothie of Spinach, Pineapple, Coconut Water and Wheat Grass PowderWatermelonCheesy Kale ChipsSalad of Romaine, Radishes, Cucumber, Tomato, Red

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Before I get into what I consumed today, I want to share the following documentary with you. It is 1.5 hours long, but it is well worth the time spent watching it. Very enlightning. The knowledge I gained from watching this documentary will surely power me through the rest of my challenge.The Beautiful TruthThe Cheesy Kale chips are done! They aren't half bad. lol. I can't say that I'm addicted

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I've been told I need to up the amount of greens and veggies in my diet and reduce the amount of fruit. But I like fruit in my green smoothies. Oh well, I guess it won't hurt to back off a little at a time ... as I sit here and munch on watermelon. Breakfast: GRAWnola with Almond Milk, Raisins and BananasMid-morning: Juice of 2 Grapefruits.Afternoon: Green Smoothie consisting of 1/2 cucumber,

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Wow, what a productive day. I was busy, busy in the kitchen playing with raw food! I pretty much ate all day! I can definitely feel the energy level soaring, The spring in my step is coming back and running up and down the stairs no longer hurts my knees ... in just five days of LIVE food!! Yeah baby!!But before I started playing with raw food I made hubby lunch. He wanted to go to Mickey D's but

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Okay, so I DID NOT cave into the Boston Cream cake that hubby got for his daughter's birthday. But it did look really good.The reason why today wasn't that great is because I didn't eat enough. I just didn't feel like eating. But I have noticed the effects of being 100% raw for four days...For starters, I didn't get to sleep last night (this morning) till after 2am, but I was awake before 7am!!

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Sheesh! Am I still alive? We have a blood pressure machine and every now and then I check my pressure - not because I need to, but just because I can, and out of curiousity. Today it was 90/68. LOL. I'm so blessed because I LOVE salt!Okay, enough of that. Day 3 went quite smoothly. We were at our charity event today and I was surrounded by danish, cookies, brownies, and fudge but had absolutely

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Today was a very busy and productive day. I love it when I get lots accomplished.As for the raw challenge, this is what I consumed today.Breakfast: Superfood Shake and 1/2 liter alkaline water.I knew I would need this because my sis and I had a four-mile long trail walk planned and I was going to need the energy! The walk was wonderful with the morning temps at 64° - PERFECT!!Mid morning: Couple

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I inadvertently came across a "Before and After Photos" document that I had put together when I went raw the first time. What I didn't realize was that today is actually the 5th anniversary of the first time I started my raw journey! TODAY!! And here I am starting a 31-day Raw Challenge on my anniversary! What a coincidence!DAY 1 went very well. This is what I had today.Breakfast: GRAWnola

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It's been five years since I did my only 31-Day Challenge. Afterwhich, I remained high raw and felt phenomenal. That is until July of 2007 when I went through a pretty major lifestyle change. Although I stayed raw through most of the day, my dinners were usually SAD ... terribly sad, as a matter of fact! To the tune of 45 pounds, but that can also be attributed to my transition from an active

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Whipped this up the other day and it has become one of my favorites!Combine in blender: 2 handfuls of Spinach1-1/2 LARGE Peaches (or 2 Medium)2 handfuls of Red Grapes1 Orange, peeled1 cup of Ice1 cup raw Almond Milk or WaterIt's much creamier with the almond milk, but tastes great both ways! Blend and enjoy!!

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I had a hankering for some Turtles; those simply delicious candies made with caramel, chocolate and walnuts. Mmmmmm mmmmmmm good!!! BUT! There's a price to pay for eating those scrumptious treats, so I decided to come up with a raw alternative to satisfy my craving. It took me about 15 minutes to whip up something delectable and RAW that is simply delicious and oh so quick and easy to make!!

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Without fail, whenever I mention that I'm a raw vegan, I get asked this question. The fact that we "need" protein is a myth. What we need is Amino Acids in the form of Enzymes!Proteins, once they are broken down, turn into amino acids. It takes a lot of energy for our body to break down proteins in order to turn them into amino acids.By consuming a plant based diet, we are consuming amino acids

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Wow! Has it really been three months since my last post. Dang! Time sure does fly by. Since going back to work, I no longer have the flexibility and freedom to spend hours upon hours of "play time" on the computer. Now, I just spend hours and hours "working" on the computer.Since my last post, I have stored up two huge containers of almond pulp in the freezer. I haven't been making as much almond

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Do you ever wonder what to do with all the almond pulp left over from making raw almond mylk? Well, I did! Unfortunately, the day before I learned this nifty little bit of informaiton I'm about to share, I threw out two Ziplock bags full of almond pulp. I am kicking myself now!You can turn your almond pulp into almond FLOUR by dehydrating it! Run it through your Vitamix to give it a fine

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Back in 2004, my Naturopathic Doctor told me to take this stuff. I never really thought much about it and didn't really know what it was doing for me. It sits in my fridge and I use it as a salad dressing, but a recent discovery has me in awe. Let’s back up a bit…In July of 2007, I was riding my motorcycle through an intersection when I was hit head-on by a car. The driver claimed he did not see

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I came across this site of an extremely talented woman who takes the most incredible photos of raw food. Check out her Raw Food Gallery. When I look at her photos, I drool! Enjoy!Warning: Her photos will make you HUNGRY!!

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What a delight to know that I no longer have to measure out specific amounts of buckwheat into mason jars, add water, cover them with cheese cloth secured with rubber bands, set them into loaf pans at an angle, then remove the cheese cloth three times a day to rinse and drain the sprouts, then replace the cheese cloth with the rubber band ... you get the point. It's time-consuming, monotonous and

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I found this recipe for a Raw Iced Mochachino that looked really good, but I was missing one of the ingredients. Hoping it wouldn't matter, I proceeded anyway. YUCK!!I HATE wasting food, so I decided to keep adding ingredients to see if I could save the drink. The end result is being named the Yummy Oops Smoothie! My step-daughter and her friend LOVED it! They said it was delicious. So ...

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DO NOT OVER SOAK YOUR ALMONDS!!! I made almond milk but left my almonds soaking for almost 24 hours! Not on purpose, mind you, but just got caught up with too many things to do and forgot about them. The almond taste in the milk was very overpowering. It reminded me of eating apricot kernels that have a very strong almond flavor. In case you didn't know, Apricot Kernels (the seed inside the

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I had some coconut meat in the fridge that I really needed to do something with before it went bad. A friend recommended pudding, but I’m out of avocados. So, while making my carrot/celery/apple juice this morning, I had an idea and this is the result:Tropical RawgurtMeat of 2 Young Coconuts¼ Pineapple (peeled)5 +/- large Strawberries1 Banana1 Vanilla BeanApprox. 2 TBS. of Agave Nectar (or to

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Back in February when I sprouted buckwheat for the first time, I made these awesome energy bars from Serene Allison's Rejuvenate Your Life, Recipes for Energy book. She has some of the best recipes ever! Anyway, I stuck them in the freezer and forgot all about them. I came across them yesterday and dang, they are SOOOO yummy that I can't believe they've been in the freezer all this time!! I've

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Wow! They say time flies when you're having fun. Well, it seems it flies when you're not having fun too. I can't believe it's been 19 days since my last post. My, my, my, where has the time gone?! The good news is, while I've been lost in time, new life has been breaking out all over.The first signs of spring!I love spring! It has finally sprung much to the dismay of our homeowners association!

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The first thing I did this morning when I woke up was haul butt into the kitchen and make almond mylk. Couldn't do it last night because I had to soak my almonds overnight! The almond mylk kinda reminded me of a mellow eggnog.Then I made the Superfood shake that tastes like an incredibly delicious chocolate shake that Sunshine showed us yesterday, but I added some coconut cream and it was

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I had a delightful afternoon despite the dreay weather. Nature's Corner Market in Marietta offered an "Intro to Raw Foods" class presented by Sunshine Boatright, founder of Rawtism [now defunct], an organization that helps families that have children with autism and ADHD. I wish I had brought my camera as there was a really nice turnout, we had a great time and we got to enjoy some awesome

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For the past week, I have been wrestling with a Urinary Tract Infection and have been feeling down and out. However, during the times where I wasn't uncomfortable, I experimented with sprouting buckwheat! This is what my "sprout system" looks like:This is what buckwheat looks like after two days of rinsing and draining:I'm excited about my sprouts! Now I'm going to turn them into "Energy Flat

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I was researching oats to see if "Quaker Old Fashioned Rolled Oats" can be considered "raw" and came across this little ditty at FormerFatGuy.com that cracked me up ...A Counsel On Oats...A tough, old cowboy once counseled his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning.The grandson did this religiously and lived to

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It's been a long time since I made raw dishes. I had a blast today making Papaya Banana pudding which was so easy it was ridiculous. I've dubbed it Papanana Pudding.Then I made Raw Chili which everyone loved. Finally I made a Date-Nut Torte which also went over quite well. I just love it when SAD-eaters enjoy the raw dishes I make. Below is a photo of today's delicacies.

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My husband and I attended a couples retreat this Friday and Saturday through our church. The lodge restaurant offered a seafood buffet on Friday night and I am proud to announce that I had a salad which consisted of romaine lettuce, a cherry tomato and some mushrooms. All raw... yeeeha!! Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my "raw dressing" so I had to choose from what they had which wasn't much.

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Today went very well. I had fresh squeezed grapefruit juice when I get up this morning. Then I juiced two more grapefruits and blended the juice with a Fuji apple, some spinach and some parsley.My husband and I met with out pastor for lunch, so I had vegetablesoup (not raw) and a salad. When I got home, I munched on some walnuts and dates. Then for dinner I blanched some green beans and added

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Yesterday was the 10th day of the fast! I didn't cheat at all until yesterday when I ate 10 blueberries!! I only lost ten pounds. I'm a bit disappointed as I was hoping to lose 20. Maybe if I had exercised some, like walking on the treadmill, I might have achieved my goal. Oh well, better ten than none! Here are my updated photos:Today and tomorrow, I'm supposed to drink fresh squeezed orange

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I didn't start my fast solely to lose weight, but to cleanse my body in preparation for returning to a raw vegan diet. I liked the idea of detoxing my body from a year and a half of consuming cooked and junk foods ... or stuff like Velveeta which doesn't even classify as food as far as I'm concerned. It looks like PLASTIC!!Anyway, a dear friend of mine sent out an invitation to try Tru Chocolate,

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Had to "rise and shine" by 6am today in order to attend a Women's Conference. They did not allow drinks or food in the auditorium, so that was a challenge. My stomach and intestines were carrying on big time and I couldn't drink to settle either one down. Not fun. I haven't felt very good today ... not sure if that's because I went to bed after 1AM and woke up five hours later, or if it's due

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Well, day 6 was actually yesterday as it is 1am and I need to get to bed. But I have now completed six days with absolutely nothing but lemonade, tea and a little bit of salt water. I'm amazed that I've been able to pull this off, but now it seems so normal. I don't even think about food anymore or when is my next meal. I weighed in at 140 this morning! WOOOOHOOOO!! Eight pounds down. All

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Today is the mid point of my fast. As I mentioned in a previous post, I implemented the herbal laxative tea in the evenings and tried to implement the salt water in the morning. I managed to consume eight ounces on my first attempt and about four ounces on my second, but that was a no-go for me. so I've exercised my option of drinking the herbal laxative tea in the morning instead of the salt

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Today, I made a discovery. While making my lemonade this morning, I realized that the recipe called for 2 TBSP. of fresh lemon or lime juice and 2 TBSP. of maple syrup in 10 oz. of water, but all along, I've been making my lemonade with 20 ounces of water!! This is probably why I felt so weak yesterday. I corrected the oversight and today I feel GREAT!I also attempted to drink the quart of warm

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I'm amazed that I have gone three days without a bit of solid food. This morning, I weighed myself when I woke up and I had already lost 5 pounds! I have felt a bit weak today with a rapid heartbeat, but according to my handy dandy newly found booklet, "If weakness develops at any time, it is the result of poisons circulating through the blood stream." So, I went out and bought a box of Herbal

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"Perhaps it is a good thing that medicine and nature never got together - nature could have very easily suffered the many dangerous side effects." That quote is on the second page of a very special booklet I found today. How true it is.I'm SO EXCITED!! On my trip to Huntsville today to see my chiropractor, my sister and I decided to stop at Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro. I walked over to

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Tomorrow, February 1st, I will start my "Lemonade" fast, otherwise known as the Master Cleanse. I enjoyed my last cup of delicious organic Cafe Mocha for a while. For the next ten days, I will consume between 6-12 glasses per day of the following lemonade recipe:2 tbsp fresh organic lemon or lime juice (1/2 lemon)2 tbsp of pure organic grade B maple syrup1/10 tsp cayenne pepper (red) or to

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Okay, I've procrastinated long enough. The holidays are over and it is now time to get myself back in shape. I turned 50 in January and I look and feel every bit of it, whereas, two years ago, no one believed I was even in my 30's!! I've come a long way baby ... and not in a good way. This photo was taken 2-16-2007. I weighed somewhere around 110# and was still very active. >>>>>>Since reverting

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History of My HealthAt the age of six, I was diagnosed with acute asthma and chronic bronchitis. The kitchen cabinet looked like a drugstore containing all of the drugs I consumed, i.e., Tetracycline, Penicillin, Erythromycin, and a bunch of others I can't remember. As I got older, the pharmaceutical industry came out with the handy dandy little inhaler - so fast and convenient. It became my

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