Knowing how to store your food is important. Not only do you want to prevent food from spoiling, but you also want to keep it at its peak nutritional value. Green bags are key here as they keep greens crisp, vitamin loss to a minimum and are reusable. Below are some tips for storing produce staples. [...]
Below is an article from Victoria Boutenko. She does a great job explaining the differences in blenders and offers her opinion on which is best. It was Victoria who inspired me to go raw, and developed my love of green smoothies. I am so appreciative of her, and am happy to reprint her article here. [...]
Maintaining a high raw diet during the winter can be tough. To help you stay vibrant and healthy until the warmth of spring, I’ve compiled some tips to get you through the cold, grey days: Enjoy a warming breakfast of Buckwheat Muesli or Cinnamon Oatmeal, with warm Almond Milk and bananas. For breakfast or an [...]
The questions I receive frequently have to do with dehydrators. I hope this post will answer your questions. What is my favorite dehydrator? I recommend the Excalibur Dehydrator above all other dehydrators. The Excalibur is a high quality machine. It runs on little electricity, is easily washable/cleanable, and keeps the temperature constant. It will only [...]
You may have heard by now that Cafe Gratitude is closing its Northern California locations. If this is news to you, you can find out more details about it here. I am in a state of mourning. It has been years since I experienced grief or heartbreak, and at the moment I am experiencing both. [...]
Next month I will celebrate five full years as a raw foodist. Check out these before and after pictures. Christmas 2006 Thanksgiving 2011 Yes, I look pretty different! How did I do it? I got rid of nearly all animal products [...]
It’s the holiday season and nobody wants to be a Scrooge by turning down Aunt Linda’s pie. At the same time, however, I’ve made my diet choices for many reasons and I intend to stick to them. Since going vegan, I had to work at finding a balance between pleasing myself and others. While I [...]
Fermented foods are healthy and delicious in addition to being a cheap staple. You normally think of wine, kimchi and sauerkraut when you think of fermented foods, but nut cheeses should be on your list as well. While fermented food is tasty, it is also great for your body. Here are 4 reasons to eat [...]
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” When did we turn away from this message? We have become a society that searches for cures rather than preventing our chronic diseases. People don’t want to hear ‘everything in moderation,’ that exercise is essential for health, or that fast food is not the answer. People want [...]
These final days of summer are my favorite time of year for many reasons. I love the glut of fresh fruits and vegetables in my garden and at our farmer’s markets. This a great opportunity to save money and put up local items for the winter time. If you are tempted by all the fresh [...]
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