INSPIRATIONAL MIND MOVIE

Here is a great mind movie someone has done. I just love it! Great song and feel to it.
You can get a program that can do this at www.mindmovie.com

You can receive 6 premade mind movies also by entering name and e-mail. They are great.
But if you want a personalized one you can purchase mind movie 2 which looks great.

Here is the mind movie:

ENJOY LIFE!

INTRODUCTION TO RAW FOODS IN PARKSVILLE

I am holding an Introduction to Raw Foods Class in Parksville, Vancouver Island on June 27, 2010.

Come and learn more about the health benefits of raw food and how you can easily prepare some delicious food to add into your diet.

The course information is as follows:

When: Sunday, June 26, 2010
Where: Hot N Cool Yoga Club
hotncoolyogaclub.com
2A - 1209 East Island Hwy
Parksville, BC
Contact: E-mail me at rawgoodsdiana@yahoo.com or
Hot N Cool Yoga Club at:
info@hotncoolyogaclub.com or 250-586-4202
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $30.00

This is a great venue for it and they have been selling some of my raw snacks for a while now.
This afternoon will be full of fantastic information, raw food preparation and of course - lots of tasting!!

MY BLOG IS IMPROVING & MOVING

I have not been writing much in my blog because I am having getting a new blog/web site done. I am hoping to have it live this weekend. Sorry for the delay!

LIVE HAPPY & HEALTHY

RAW BREAKFAST IDEAS

DELICIOUS RAW BREAKFAST IDEAS

When people are transitioning from their regular diet to a more raw food diet they are usually not sure what to have for breakfast. They are used to their cereal, toast and coffee.

I know, because that used to be me also.

I loved my cereal and crispy toast with peanut butter. I didn't eat fruit at all in the morning. It didn't really occur to me to eat fruit. People are always saying how you need a hearty breakfast with protein to get you through the day.


Ok, maybe when we used to farm, work out in the fields, do hard physical labor all day sure - then we need the protein, the starchy carbs, etc to fuel our body. But sitting in an office, in front of a computer for 8 hours! No, we do NOT eat a heavy breakfast when we are going to sit around all day.


What I enjoy for breakfast now is fruit. I usually start with a grapefruit and/or orange. I have that at home and what I bring to work is:


Fruit & Chia Gel Cereal
Apple cut into small pieces
Frozen blueberries (in summer fresh ones)
Frozen raspberries or blackberries (some times)
Chia Gel
Cinnamon (I love cinnamon)
Ground flax (sometimes add this)


I love this breakfast! It is so easy and fast. I just put the ingredients into a glass container with a lid and pack it with my lunch.


If this would not be enough for you then add:
Some sprouted oat groats OR
Some sprouted buckwheat groats
Honey or agave
You can even add some soaked nut pieces and coconut flakes

I do not miss the cereals I used to consume now. The cereals above have so much more flavour and nutrients.

I love oat groats because of their dense texture and they add a chewiness that I miss sometimes with just fruit.

Oat Groat Cereal:
Bananas
Cut apples or another fruit
Chopped sun-dried figs or even fresh figs (optional)
Coconut Flakes
Soaked walnuts
Oat groats
Cinnamon
Honey
(add some cacao powder for a chocolate flavour - yum)

Buckwheat Porridge:
Sprouted buckwheat groats
Almond Butter
Banana
Coconut
Cinnamon
Dates

Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse. If you want it creamier, add a bit of water and processor longer. The amount of each ingredient does not really matter. Go by taste.

Simple, Fast, Chia Power Breakfast Ideas:

• Grapefruit with chia gel
• Oranges & kiwi with chia gel
• Blueberries, ground flax and chia gel
• Chia gel, cacao powder, raisons (or dates or figs), touch of honey

How to make chia gel: Start with 1 tsp chia seeds and add about 8 tsp of water. Let stand for about 30 minutes. (stir a few times as it sits)

Chia gel does not really have a taste so you can add pretty much anything to it or add it to anything. It is high protein (complete protein) and gives you energy! Super for athletes. I also love it because it is not heavy or too filling.

For those who want something easy that you can bring in your car and drink as you drive - try a green smoothie! Fuel you with nutrition, a great way to start the day if you just don't have time to sit and eat.

Green Smoothie:

1-2 handfuls of Spinach (or other green)
1 Apple
1/2 - 1 Banana (best when frozen and cut up)
1 C Water
1/2 Lemon Juiced
Dash of cinnamon (optional)

This is a basic green smoothie - there are so many varieties. Add any fruit you want to try and all greens are good (but if you are a green smoothie beginner, you may want to stick to simple greens such as spinach, lettuce or a bit of kale).

I hope you enjoy these breakfast ideas. I know there are no exact measurements or amounts in each but please believe me that the amounts don't really matter. Start with a smaller amount and when you find the right combinations, etc, then you can increase the amount you make at one time. Everyone has their own taste.

LIVE HAPPY & HEALTHY!

SEAWEED SALAD RECIPE - That Tastes Good!

RAW SEAWEED (Wakame) SALAD

This raw seaweed salad not only looks good but it is good and it is also extremely good for you!

I made this with Wakame seaweed, which is inexpensive to buy and very easy to find at grocery stores and health food stores.

Wakame is a mild flavoured seaweed and not that salty. It blends with veggies really well. I love sea vegetables but some people have a problem with their slippery texture. It may be something to get used to but the benefits of including sea vegetables are numerous. (more below on their nutrition)

Salad Ingredients:
1/4 C Savoy Cabbage
1/4 - 1/3 C Red & Yellow bell pepper
1/4 C Cucumber
Pieces of slivered carrots
2 Green onions
1/4 C or less of Dried Wakame Seaweed (soak in filtered water for about 20 min then drain)
Sesame or hemp seeds to mix in after (optional)

Dressing Ingredients:
5 Tbsp Grape seed oil (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
2 Tbsp Braggs (can use nama shoyu or tamari)
1 tsp Sesame Oil
3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
(Taste dressing and adjust ingredients to your taste)

For Salad:
Put the dry wakame in a bowl. Add filtered water to cover it and more. It will swell a lot in the bowl. If needed, add more water as you see it needs it. It usually takes about 20-30 minutes until it is ready.

Cut veggies you are going to add to salad. I like cutting them in thin strips.

Once Wakame is soaked enough, pour the seaweed and the water into a colander and let it drain. I then take the wakame in my hands and squeeze the excess water out of it. You can also use paper towels to try and dry it a bit.

For Dressing:
Start with oil and then add lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Mix well. Then add other ingredients and mix, taste and see if you need to add more lemon or other ingredients.

Put the wakame in a bowl and add cut veggies. Then mix in dressing a bit at a time. Taste as you mix it in and how much you add depends on your taste.

Why include seaweed (or sea vegetables) into your diet?

Because of the nutrients they contain.

Studies have found that a compound in wakame can help burn fatty tissue. It is also used in topical beauty treatments.

Wakame is rich in protein, calcium, iodine, magnesium, iron, lignans and folate.

In oriental medicine it is used for blood purification, intestinal strenth, skin, hair, reproductive organs and menstrual regularity.

If you are not sure if you would like this, start with less wakame and more vegetables. That is the best way to include something new into your diet, especially if you have never tried it before.

I hope you enjoy this recipe

LIVE HAPPY & HEALTHY!