go raw

Every Day I feel better and better…
The Raw Juice in the morning really makes a difference to my energy levels… I now weigh less than my exlover. HooRay!

My dehydrator arrived a few days ago…I have not used it yet, but will get to make some crackers and other warm dishes soon. It will be very welcome. I am eating 80% to 100% raw everyday now. I have lost about 40 pounds so am almost half way to my goal.

I have started a meetup.com group. Living Abundant Health Vegan group for Pot Luck dinners. So far it has been very interesting. Last one I made Raw Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Shazzie style Chocolate-Goji Berry-Maca-Coconut Candies. The theme was Chocolate Mania…Next Month Anything Green!!! There are several groups in our area that do Pot Lucks so it is a good way to meet others for support.

I went to the Raw Spirit Fest at Sedona Arizona in October. If you are serious about going raw this is a great event to meet all the leaders of this movement. Next yeat is is being held in September 2008. Check out their web site.

I have been listening to the Raw Summit—http://www.rawsummit.com This has been the best boost to understanding the spectrum of raw eating. A group of interviews with the experts of our time.
I have also connected with other raw and vegetarians in my area by going to http://www.meetup.com I’ve gone to one “pot” luck and watched a movie with the group. Also going to http://www.rawspiritfest.com in Sedona, AZ in October. It helps to get connected with others on the same path.

TRY THIS…
1/4 small head Green Cabbage or Napa Cabbage, thinly sliced
1 carrot grated
1 Lime, juiced
1/4 c raw Almonds, sliced (may omit if 80-10-10)
2 teaspoons Agave Necture
2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (may omit if 80-10-10)
2 teaspoons Nama Shoyu
1 orange, peeled, sectioned and sliced in 1/2” chunks
Toss in a bowl and enjoy.

I love this salad. It is satisfying and filling. I frequently have this for lunch.

I had been eating 100% raw—-then 2 days of JUNK FOODS that made me sick…things like real french fries-half an hour later I felt AWFULL. It is amazing the cleaner your body gets, the more it reacts to toxic foods. As soon as I eat the “bad” stuff I gain two pounds in a day! My body is going through a toxic or allergic reaction…UGH…
Back to my fruits, guacamole & veggie chips, nut & fruit smoothies and salads.

I have been seriously going raw vegan for awhile…just didn’t know I was doing that consciously. Bought three “uncookbooks” yesterday which will really help (The Raw 50 by Carol Alt; Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen by Ani Phyo and Raw by Trotter). Just juices, smoothies & salads was getting boring. I love to eat and prepare food. Then there is the honey debate—is it Vegan? Here are some of the sites I have been to this week.
RAW FOOD & RECIPE LINKS & VIDEOS

David Wolfe Intention & Goals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZdobHfsL5Y

David Wolfe—Mission & Values
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqBNLfizGM&mode=related&search=

David Wolfe 3 Keys to Good Health
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHcTJ6uwzjc&mode=related&search=

NUT MILK—Great step by step with photos
http://www.simplyraw.ca/nutmilks.php

A few basics to start…
http://www.simplyraw.ca/recipes.php

Alissa Cohen Live on NBC’s Today Show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFfX8LmMB6E&mode=related&search=

Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen: Going to the Farmers’ Market
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2anSLV4V4o4&mode=related&search=

Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen: Ginger Almond Nori Rolls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ab7HbUFCic&mode=related&search

Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen: Spanish Breakfast Scramble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gvrEj2H36w&mode=related&search=

Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen: Mylk & SmartMonkey Bar Cereal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW-hxdN3Hi8&mode=related&search=

Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen: Mediterranean Dolmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWvu0rKyWY4&mode=related&search=

Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen: Kreamy Avocado Soup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRA4EtLaGos&mode=related&search=

Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen: Kreamy Curry Dressing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlNo2mKwank&mode=related&search=

Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen: Fuzzy Navel Smoothie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL-3NIuxUos&mode=related&search=

Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen: Donut Holes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuGjDagUWNg&mode=related&search=

Raw Food – Walnut Taco—Rawvoloution Café -Santa Monica
http://youtube.com/watch?v=McVhjg38L4E&mode=related&search=

Raw Foods-Walnut Taco Part 2of2
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LkghSMBgWDA&mode=related&search=

Daryl Hannah, Love Life – Live Food Episode
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8afrQ51B8WU&mode=related&search=

Karen Knowler, The Raw Food Coach: Kale and Avocado Salad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlpy2RcsOtc&mode=related&search=

Karen Knowler, The Raw Food Coach: Flax Crackers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DOWprJi7C8&mode=related&search=

Karen Knowler, The Raw Food Coach: Raw Muesli
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAmO6JLwl1c&mode=related&search=

Fast, Easy Raw Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC_r4m6oAzk

Introduction to Shazzie’s breakfast delights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEQqoL4F69M&mode=related&search=

Shazzie’s raw food
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnwwa6B5ggQ&mode=related&search=

Shazzie, raw food yogini—-So If I eat raw I can move like THAT! Where is the kale?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vurkyZEl9GM&mode=related&search=

Shazzie: Superfoods are for real Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1wzs256OK4&mode=related&search=

Shazzie: Superfoods are for real Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MklPR2B0YfQ&mode=related&search=

Shazzie: Superfoods are for real Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xylmc0M4f9w&mode=related&search=

Shazzie: Superfoods are for real Part 4
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y67DwLU9dWA&mode=related&search=

Raw on the Road episode 3 Raw Food Wonders of FLax Seed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRB1LmYjVAk&NR=1

Jackie Graff R.N. B.S.N on CNN Headline News
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2PmHz8DeqYU&mode=related&search=

Jackie Graff R.N. B.S.N on Good Day Atlanta—Pumpkin Pie
http://youtube.com/watch?v=EdiTeAIFr9U&mode=related&search=

Chocolate Mousse Cake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYiS2Ga-B2c

Vegan 2 Raw Vegan Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gvY8dy-tNQ&mode=related&search=

Vegan Physiology Comparison Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gvY8dy-tNQ&mode=related&search=

What is a Vegan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMpHF2a-IJY&mode=related&search=

I’ll Eat Raw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr4_RfJxwsU&NR=1

Interview Victoria Boutenko Interview 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzQrN-P1VsY&mode=related&search=

Interview Victoria Boutenko Interview 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYSm1lydbcQ&NR=1

For the Guys… the magic bullet Green Drink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf8BNiiOggU&mode=related&search=

For the Guys 2 Coach & 14 days shopping
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D8-zIyQrQc&mode=related&search=

For the Guys 3- Carl Lewis Interview Olympic Gold Medalist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOTETXwfIaY&NR=1

For the Guys 4- Carl Lewis World Record
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrYQC1CF62w&mode=related&search=

For the Guys 5 eat vegan Carl Lewis World Record
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybEs3j_MmrA&mode=related&search=

Charlie’s Gym Video 1 Raw Foodist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzcydQkB3Eg&NR=1

Kenneth G. Williams – Vegan Bodybuilder-What he eats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvEH7W_w1NA&mode=related&search=

Vegan Muscle Power- Kenneth Williams Body Builder -Law of Attraction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIoF00zHirM&mode=related&search=

Barry Lovelace—with Physical Demonstration & web sites for help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O3vPKpjXOo&mode=related&search=

Bill Bailey, Famous Vegetarians—Comedian Stand-up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKuaaPvMKu4&NR=1

Famous Vegetarians and Vegans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkhNN-SSlgs&feature=PlayList&p=7683F7947CFA63D9&index=4

Very Graphic with animals—20 reasons to become Vegetarian
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9As0YR0LNw