Ancient man traveled for miles to obtain the medicinal benefits of sea vegetables (also known as seaweed), rich in minerals and antioxidants that alkalize the blood and strengthen the digestion. Sea vegetables contain virtually all of the minerals found in the ocean, and the broadest spectrum in any living plant. If you frequent Japanese restaurants, you [continue reading]
Today I was sitting in the spin studio, getting ready to start class and I struck up a conversation with the woman to my right who had great tattoos on her arms and back. Ann told me that she got her work at a time in her life when she was really into tattoo subculture, [continue reading]
Dear Readers, We’re getting close to Thanksgiving! As you know, I teach healthy cooking classes at Whole Foods Market once a month, but did you know the store offers many other free classes and events? One of my favorite store presenters is Whole Foods’ own Healthy Eating Specialist, Julie Magnussen. Julie and I have become [continue reading]
Raw Cinnamon Bun Bites This amazing recipe can all be made in your high-powered blender. The recipe itself came from the cookbook I got when I bought my Blendtec. I am sure you could make it in a food processor as well – you’ll have to let me know how it works if you try [continue reading]
This is an adaptation of my Dairy-free Basil Pesto. You could turn this into a sauce by thinning it with some water. It would be delicious on rice noodles, as a spread for veggies or in a wrap. Raw Creamy Avocado Pesto You will need: food processor, cutting board, knife, liquid [continue reading]
Green Smoothie Recipe – green smoothies are the BEST! Get all your micronutrients and antioxidants raw and pure in a tasty shake. Add 1 cup chard, 1/4 cup parsley, half a lemon, 5-6 strawberries, 1/4 cup raspberries and 1/2 apple with 3 T hemp seeds – plus a cup of water for Betty Rocker’s favorite nutrient packed [continue reading]
Why are Hemp Seeds one of my favorite foods? 1. There are 16g of protein in just 3 Tablespoons. (!!!!! that’s amazing!!!!) 2. Their nutrition profile is not only high in protein, but low in fat (3g per serving) and moderate in carbohydrates (7g). This particular combination makes them an excellent muscle-building food. 3. They [continue reading]
APPLE GINGER ALMOND PRE WORKOUT SHAKE RECIPE 1 cup water 1/4 cup almonds 1 apple, cored 1-2 T fresh ginger, peeled 1 scoop raw protein powder Blend in a Vitamix or food processor. Your regular blender may be able to handle this too, but it might be a little grainy from the nuts. Nutrition Information: [continue reading]
It’s great to include raw food in your diet whenever possible. Cooking and baking change the chemical composition of foods, altering their nutrition benefits. While cooking your own foods using organic and high quality real foods is more ideal and healthy than buying prepackaged food, eating raw foods like this give you the maximum benefit [continue reading]