When I started a raw, living food journey, little did I know I found "myself" in me. This raw, living food journey transformed me not only physically, but spiritually and mentally as well (I am about 95% raw, living. During the winter time, I do eat hot vegetable soup and cooked brown rice). If you ask my husband, Jim, (we have been together for 22 years), I used to see things half empty. I was a worry wart and thought of what "if" all the time. Now, I see things half full with positive outlook and attitude. Don't get me wrong; I have moments of doubts or feeling down, but it is very rare.
I find myself appreciate my present life so much more with gratitude. Tangible materials did not matter when I was dealing with painful health challenges. I learned that nothing matters more than my own health. When my health was taken away from me, I was not able to enjoy what mattered to me. I felt betrayed by my own body. At times, I imagined that I traded my current body for a painfree new one like the movies. Wishful thinking!!!!
I used to take things for granteed. I never appreciated life force energy, food. I just ate. I never gave any thoughts on how food got on my plate. Now, I have a great deal of appreciation towards to earth, soil, nature, water, air...... Everyday of my life is a gift.
I am very proud of who I am today. My goal in life is when I ask myself, "any regrets?, I want my answer to be "I have done well." I know I am walking and living on that path.
It's me!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Kick Off Your New Year, 2011, With Healthier You!!! Jan. Classes Dates
Dear Friends,
The following dates are for Jan. Classes. Kick off your new year with an intention to create healthier life for you and your family.
Due to the snowy weather issues and safety during the winter, I am going to change the classes to the daytime on weekends.
**Level 1 Part 1 $125 per person, 6hr. class
Jan. 15 and 16, Sat. and Sun. from 1pm to 4pm.
**Level 1 Part 2 $175 per person, 6 hr. class
Jan. 22 and 23, Sat. and Sun. from 1pm to 4pm.
Dessert Classes, $50 per person, 2 hr. class
Jan. 14, Fri. 6pm to 8pm
Jan 21, Fri. 6pm to 8pm
Jan. 28, Fri. 6pm to 8pm
*Mini Class. Min. req. Level 1 Part 1, $60 per person
2 hour class
This class is only for those of you who attended at least level 1 part 1.
#1 mini class: mexican club sandwich and cheezy soup
Will have a hands on preparing and recipes. You get to take home what you prepared.
Jan 29, Sat. 2pm to 4pm
The following dates are for Jan. Classes. Kick off your new year with an intention to create healthier life for you and your family.
Due to the snowy weather issues and safety during the winter, I am going to change the classes to the daytime on weekends.
**Level 1 Part 1 $125 per person, 6hr. class
Jan. 15 and 16, Sat. and Sun. from 1pm to 4pm.
**Level 1 Part 2 $175 per person, 6 hr. class
Jan. 22 and 23, Sat. and Sun. from 1pm to 4pm.
Dessert Classes, $50 per person, 2 hr. class
Jan. 14, Fri. 6pm to 8pm
Jan 21, Fri. 6pm to 8pm
Jan. 28, Fri. 6pm to 8pm
*Mini Class. Min. req. Level 1 Part 1, $60 per person
2 hour class
This class is only for those of you who attended at least level 1 part 1.
#1 mini class: mexican club sandwich and cheezy soup
Will have a hands on preparing and recipes. You get to take home what you prepared.
Jan 29, Sat. 2pm to 4pm
Monday, December 6, 2010
Carrot Juice With Raspberries
I drink carrot juice with raspberries almost everyday. I usually buy organic juicing carrots. I buy organic raspberries when they are in season and freeze them. Although, frozen raspberries lose half of its vitamin C; however, it still provides antioxidant, "ellagitannins, a family of compounds almost exclusive to the raspberry, which are reported to have anti-cancer activity. Vitamin C contributes about 20% of the total antioxidant capacity, accounting for up to 30 milligrams in 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of fruit. Raspberries anthocyanins, especially cyanidin and pelagonidin glycosides, make up another 25%. And more good news: freezing and storing raspberries does not significantly affect their antioxidant activity, although in this study, their concentration of vitamin C was halved by the freezing process". http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=39 Not only that, rapsberries are rich in water-soluble fiber called, pectin, which lowers cholesterol.
My skin has orange color to it because of everyday intake of carrot juice. That's fine by me because "Carrots are by far one of the richest source of carotenoids-just one cup provides 16,679 IUs of beta-carotene and 3,432 REs (retinol equivalents), or roughly 686.3% the RDA for vitamin A. High carotenoid intake has been linked with a 20% decrease in postmenopausal breast cancer and an up to 50% decrease in the incidence of cancers of the bladder, cervix, prostate, colon, larynx, and esophagus. Extensive human studies suggest that a diet including as little as one carrot per day could conceivably cut the rate of lung cancer in half." http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=21
My skin has orange color to it because of everyday intake of carrot juice. That's fine by me because "Carrots are by far one of the richest source of carotenoids-just one cup provides 16,679 IUs of beta-carotene and 3,432 REs (retinol equivalents), or roughly 686.3% the RDA for vitamin A. High carotenoid intake has been linked with a 20% decrease in postmenopausal breast cancer and an up to 50% decrease in the incidence of cancers of the bladder, cervix, prostate, colon, larynx, and esophagus. Extensive human studies suggest that a diet including as little as one carrot per day could conceivably cut the rate of lung cancer in half." http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=21
*Carrot-Rapsberry Slush*
Equipment needed:blender
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh carrot juice
1 cup frozen rapsberries (If you are using fresh raspberries, add 1/2 cup ice)
Directions:
Combine the ingredients and blend until smooth. Great way to eat it.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The Green Leaves Between The Steak And The Baked Potato
We see a green stick with green leaves all the time between the steak and the baked potato. That green stick with green leaves is called PARSLEY. Parsley is many times overlooked and often thought as a decorative piece among the meat and the starch. Now, you are about to find out the mighty power of parsley.
Parsley is rich in chlorophyll that aids in detoxification especially in kidney and liver. Also, parsley provides Vitamin A,C, K, and B vitamins, beta carotene, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, potassium, folic acid, and sulfur.
Parsley can:
1. build blood.
2. aid in digestion.
3. boots energy.
4. combats fatigue.
5. dissolves cholesterol.
6. supports the adrenals.
7. strengthens teeth and bones.
8. prevents birth defects.
9. eliminates bloating.
10. reduces inflammation, and many more.
11. detoxifies kidney and liver.
To maximize the benefit of parsley, I like to use in salad, juice, and my energy green soup. Usually, I chop parsley very fine and mix with my salad. Also, I use parsley when I make salad dressing. Juicing parsley is another great way to get all the benefits, but parsley juice should not be drunk by itself and use only one 1 to 2 ounces. I like to add parsley juice in carrot or apple juice.
Next time, when you are eating steak and potato, don't ignore your green leafy friend, parsley!
Parsley is rich in chlorophyll that aids in detoxification especially in kidney and liver. Also, parsley provides Vitamin A,C, K, and B vitamins, beta carotene, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, potassium, folic acid, and sulfur.
Parsley can:
1. build blood.
2. aid in digestion.
3. boots energy.
4. combats fatigue.
5. dissolves cholesterol.
6. supports the adrenals.
7. strengthens teeth and bones.
8. prevents birth defects.
9. eliminates bloating.
10. reduces inflammation, and many more.
11. detoxifies kidney and liver.
To maximize the benefit of parsley, I like to use in salad, juice, and my energy green soup. Usually, I chop parsley very fine and mix with my salad. Also, I use parsley when I make salad dressing. Juicing parsley is another great way to get all the benefits, but parsley juice should not be drunk by itself and use only one 1 to 2 ounces. I like to add parsley juice in carrot or apple juice.
Next time, when you are eating steak and potato, don't ignore your green leafy friend, parsley!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
December Classes: Come and Have Fun Creating Delicious Desserts!
Dear Friends,
My family and I wish you happy Thanksgiving.
I planned only a few classes in December. I know that everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays.
Decemer Classes
Dessert Classes
*Creamy Goji Berry Sorbet
*Caramel Apple Pie
*Oatmeal Macaroon Cookies
*Mango Tarlet
It is $50 per person. You get to take home the dessert you made. You will work in group of 2. You need to bring your food processor.
Dates:
December 4, Sat. 2 to 4
December 5, Sun. 2 to 4
December 10, Fri. 6 to 8
Living Food Banquet Class Level 1 part 1
December 7 and 8, Tues and Wed, from 6 to 9
$100 per person
If you are interested in a semi private lesson (2 people), please call me for more information.
My family and I wish you happy Thanksgiving.
I planned only a few classes in December. I know that everyone is busy getting ready for the holidays.
Decemer Classes
Dessert Classes
*Creamy Goji Berry Sorbet
*Caramel Apple Pie
*Oatmeal Macaroon Cookies
*Mango Tarlet
It is $50 per person. You get to take home the dessert you made. You will work in group of 2. You need to bring your food processor.
Dates:
December 4, Sat. 2 to 4
December 5, Sun. 2 to 4
December 10, Fri. 6 to 8
Living Food Banquet Class Level 1 part 1
December 7 and 8, Tues and Wed, from 6 to 9
$100 per person
If you are interested in a semi private lesson (2 people), please call me for more information.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Banana Ice Cream
We all love ice cream. We love the creamy sweet ice cream. However, here is the reality! Did you know that U.S. milk contains rBGH (recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone)? If you would like to find more about what rBGH milk can do to your body, please check out http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/08/25/milk-part-three.aspx or a book by Dr. Epstein called What's in Your Milk? This article will blow your mind away because it involves your children's future health.
Frozen Banana Ice Cream
Equipment needed: food processor,blender, or juicer
Freeze bananas.
1. Defrost 10 minutes before making it.
2. Using one of the machines list above and blend until it becomes smooth.
3. Add 1/2 tsp. lemon juice while blending. (may omit if you don't have lemon juice in hand)
4. Serve it with any topping you desire.
3. Add 1/2 tsp. lemon juice while blending. (may omit if you don't have lemon juice in hand)
4. Serve it with any topping you desire.
This is my mother-in-law's favorite ice cream now. Also, you cannot beat the nutritional value of banana as well like B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, magnesium,and fiber.
You can enjoy ice cream without undesirable consequences of eating dairy products with rBGH!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Raw/Living Food Kitchen
I love to create raw/living food for me and my family to enjoy. My daughter, Sam, and I put our thinking caps on and contemplate about different spices, herbs, sweets, treats, and meals. We love simple and easy preparing recipes. We like our recipes to take no more than 15 to 30 minutes to make a meal with simple directions.
We like when we use no equipments. We like to prepare our meals mostly with a knife and cutting board. When we do use any type of kitchen equipments, we use food processor the most. We believe most of you own one. We make marinara sauce, chili, cookies, sauce, pudding...... the possibilities are endless. Now, if you like to be a little fancy in preparing living food, a high speed blender comes in handy. we believe you might already own one of those blender to make fruity Margarita drinks. With a high speed blender, you can make creamy desserts, almond milk, soup.... also the possibilities are endless.
So far so good.... before you even realize your kitchen is already equip to create raw/living food. We love creating treats. My daughter and I like to fiddle with a machine called, dehydrator. This machine is not necessary to have to be raw/living food. We like to use it make lunch snacks like fruit leather (replacing those artificially colored or flavored chewy candy), crackers, chips..... again the possibilities are endless.
We like our dehydrators, but mostly we use knives, cutting boards, and food processor. Most of my clients were very surprised to find out how quickly they were able to create delicious dishes.
We like when we use no equipments. We like to prepare our meals mostly with a knife and cutting board. When we do use any type of kitchen equipments, we use food processor the most. We believe most of you own one. We make marinara sauce, chili, cookies, sauce, pudding...... the possibilities are endless. Now, if you like to be a little fancy in preparing living food, a high speed blender comes in handy. we believe you might already own one of those blender to make fruity Margarita drinks. With a high speed blender, you can make creamy desserts, almond milk, soup.... also the possibilities are endless.
So far so good.... before you even realize your kitchen is already equip to create raw/living food. We love creating treats. My daughter and I like to fiddle with a machine called, dehydrator. This machine is not necessary to have to be raw/living food. We like to use it make lunch snacks like fruit leather (replacing those artificially colored or flavored chewy candy), crackers, chips..... again the possibilities are endless.
We like our dehydrators, but mostly we use knives, cutting boards, and food processor. Most of my clients were very surprised to find out how quickly they were able to create delicious dishes.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Are You Being Fed GMO (genetically Motified Organism) Foods?
Dear Friends,
I know that many of you have never heard of GMO. What is GMO? GMO foods are produced in the laboratory by inserting genes of bacteria, viruses, insects, animals, or even humans into the DNA of food crops or animals.
If I tell you that......, how do you feel?
1. Americans have been eating GMO foods since 1996,
2. these multinational biotech companies inserted genes from species like bacteria and viruses which have never been in the human food supply,
3. the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) states, "Several
animal studies indicate seriou health risks associated with GM food," including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regulation, and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system.
Furthermore, United States does not require labeling. I guess you would know the reason for no labeling.
The next question is what are the GMO foods on the market?
1. soy (surprised)
2. corn (shocked)
3. canola
4. cotton
5. sugar beets
6. papaya from Hawaii
7. a little bit of zucchini and yellow crookneck squash
Now, you need to know that the many of these foods are used in many different forms and ways.
For example, the corn is used in feeding domastic animals like cows, chickens, and pigs. The corn is made into corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup (new name: corn sugar), and corn oil. If I tell that over 90% of United States' corn are GMO, would you believe it? The answer is YES!!!! So, what type of corn is your soda you are drinking everyday?
Now, you want to know why they are not labeled on the packages of food we buy. If you have a choice to pick between nonGMO and GMO product, what would you choose? According to Jeffrey Smith, the author of Seeds of Deception, states, "the FDA official in charge of creating this (no label required) policy was Michael Taylor, the former attorney for Monsanto, the largest biotech company, and later their vice president."
Please, do your own research and find more about GMO. Just last month, the biotech company tried to introduce GM salmon in our food supply. The salmons grow twice as bigger than the nonGM salmons in a very short time.
Do you feel that you spend your hard earn money to buy foods of your choice? Think again......
Please visit non-GMO shopping guide at http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/
Also, if you would like to learn in depth, I would recommend Seeds of Deception by Jeffrey Smith.
I know that many of you have never heard of GMO. What is GMO? GMO foods are produced in the laboratory by inserting genes of bacteria, viruses, insects, animals, or even humans into the DNA of food crops or animals.
If I tell you that......, how do you feel?
1. Americans have been eating GMO foods since 1996,
2. these multinational biotech companies inserted genes from species like bacteria and viruses which have never been in the human food supply,
3. the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) states, "Several
animal studies indicate seriou health risks associated with GM food," including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regulation, and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system.
Furthermore, United States does not require labeling. I guess you would know the reason for no labeling.
The next question is what are the GMO foods on the market?
1. soy (surprised)
2. corn (shocked)
3. canola
4. cotton
5. sugar beets
6. papaya from Hawaii
7. a little bit of zucchini and yellow crookneck squash
Now, you need to know that the many of these foods are used in many different forms and ways.
For example, the corn is used in feeding domastic animals like cows, chickens, and pigs. The corn is made into corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup (new name: corn sugar), and corn oil. If I tell that over 90% of United States' corn are GMO, would you believe it? The answer is YES!!!! So, what type of corn is your soda you are drinking everyday?
Now, you want to know why they are not labeled on the packages of food we buy. If you have a choice to pick between nonGMO and GMO product, what would you choose? According to Jeffrey Smith, the author of Seeds of Deception, states, "the FDA official in charge of creating this (no label required) policy was Michael Taylor, the former attorney for Monsanto, the largest biotech company, and later their vice president."
Please, do your own research and find more about GMO. Just last month, the biotech company tried to introduce GM salmon in our food supply. The salmons grow twice as bigger than the nonGM salmons in a very short time.
Do you feel that you spend your hard earn money to buy foods of your choice? Think again......
Please visit non-GMO shopping guide at http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/
Also, if you would like to learn in depth, I would recommend Seeds of Deception by Jeffrey Smith.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Post from my daughter's blog
Dear Friends,
This is a post from my daughter's blog http://www.fightingforourrighttoknow.blogspot.com/
Dear Readers,
I attended a brick and mortar school all my life, (except this year) and the school lunches served was so astonishingly terrible, both in taste and nutrition, no matter where I went. It is hard for me to believe that schools who are supposed to be the role models for these children and teach them to eat healthy and right are not doing so. One would think that they would take the responsibility to even try to feed children the right foods. When I attended high school, the cafeteria serves pizza, french fries, and cheese sticks every day. Also they had a stand filled with chips, candy, and sweets. It appalls me to see children have to chose between such a nutritionally poor and toxic foods. Though they did serve small salads and fruit, it wasn't the highlight of the meal. Schools teach health as part of the curriculum, but they don't give students the proper choices to eat healthy for lunch. If a child wanted to eat healthy, then he would have to bring food from home. How crazy is that! Some schools may say, "Well, students won't eat that kind of foods." Then you say, "It is you responsibility to teach them right from wrong. A child may not like to brush his teeth, but you make him do it anyway because it is good for his health and hygiene. You need to man up and slowly convert them to eat healthier. That is your responsibility as a school, as parents, as citizens!"
Personally, I find that it is not only the schools' fault but also the government. They do not provide the schools enough money to pay for healthy foods, even if they want to. We are passively letting our children consume harmful preservatives, carcinogens, toxic pesticides and herbicides, and artery clogging fat. No wonder children act aggressively, get depressed, become obese, and develop heart disease and diabetes!
So go to any of the websites below and push for better school lunches for children. Demand reform so that you can see your children grow healthy and strong! I want to see my friends when I am old and wrinkly, That's why I am posting this message, so that parents, sons, daughters, and friends can all grow old together without ailments and suffering.
Here are some websites to view-
Two Angry Moms
Healthy School Lunches
Healthy Schools Program
Recipes for Lunchboxes
Sign petitions, talk to others about this issue, talk to your school principles, or talk to your representatives for reforms. You were given the right to speak, write, and know by our Constitution and the Higher Power. Use these rights and save our children, save our future. We have the power to stand against the wrong and unjust. So stand up and make a stand! I am a passionate 16 year old who is willing to stand up for my friends and families. Parents, can you do the same for your beloved children?
Tip- Buy lunch boxes (not paper bags), you can always reuse them and lessen your carbon footprint.
They're very cheap too and last forever!
Simply Raw Girl
I attended a brick and mortar school all my life, (except this year) and the school lunches served was so astonishingly terrible, both in taste and nutrition, no matter where I went. It is hard for me to believe that schools who are supposed to be the role models for these children and teach them to eat healthy and right are not doing so. One would think that they would take the responsibility to even try to feed children the right foods. When I attended high school, the cafeteria serves pizza, french fries, and cheese sticks every day. Also they had a stand filled with chips, candy, and sweets. It appalls me to see children have to chose between such a nutritionally poor and toxic foods. Though they did serve small salads and fruit, it wasn't the highlight of the meal. Schools teach health as part of the curriculum, but they don't give students the proper choices to eat healthy for lunch. If a child wanted to eat healthy, then he would have to bring food from home. How crazy is that! Some schools may say, "Well, students won't eat that kind of foods." Then you say, "It is you responsibility to teach them right from wrong. A child may not like to brush his teeth, but you make him do it anyway because it is good for his health and hygiene. You need to man up and slowly convert them to eat healthier. That is your responsibility as a school, as parents, as citizens!"
Personally, I find that it is not only the schools' fault but also the government. They do not provide the schools enough money to pay for healthy foods, even if they want to. We are passively letting our children consume harmful preservatives, carcinogens, toxic pesticides and herbicides, and artery clogging fat. No wonder children act aggressively, get depressed, become obese, and develop heart disease and diabetes!
So go to any of the websites below and push for better school lunches for children. Demand reform so that you can see your children grow healthy and strong! I want to see my friends when I am old and wrinkly, That's why I am posting this message, so that parents, sons, daughters, and friends can all grow old together without ailments and suffering.
Here are some websites to view-
Two Angry Moms
Healthy School Lunches
Healthy Schools Program
Recipes for Lunchboxes
Sign petitions, talk to others about this issue, talk to your school principles, or talk to your representatives for reforms. You were given the right to speak, write, and know by our Constitution and the Higher Power. Use these rights and save our children, save our future. We have the power to stand against the wrong and unjust. So stand up and make a stand! I am a passionate 16 year old who is willing to stand up for my friends and families. Parents, can you do the same for your beloved children?
Tip- Buy lunch boxes (not paper bags), you can always reuse them and lessen your carbon footprint.
They're very cheap too and last forever!
Simply Raw Girl
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
November Classes and Banquet
Dear Friends,
Join me to celebrate your health.
Join me to celebrate your health.
Nov. Banquet
*Nov. 5, Fri. 6 to 8, Soup and Sandwich
$25 per person. A check by Nov. 2
Menu
Appetizer
mango Tarlets
chia toast with almond butter
onion crackers
crunchy carrot crackers
almond milk
Main course
cheezy veggie soup
club sandwich
Dessert
pumpkin pie (yum)
Dessert Class, 4 recipes, $50 per person, 2 hr.
This holiday you can create organic desserts without processd sugar, dairy, gluten desserts for you family and friends. It is a hands on experience with group of 2 people. You get to take home your dessert you made.There are 2 levels.
*Beginners: Never taken living food classes. Must bring your own food processor. $50
Nov. 12, Friday. 6pm to 8pm
Nov. 14, Sunday, 1pm to 3pm
*Living Food Chef: has taken classes.
Must bring your own food processor. $50
Nov. 14, Sun. 4pm. to 6pm.
Nov. 19, Fri. 6pm to 8pm
*Living Food Class
Level 1 Part 1, Nov. 2 and 3, Tues and Wed,
6pm to 9 pm $100 per person, resv. by Oct. 27
*Living Food Class
Level 1 Part 2, Nov. 9 and 10, Tues and Wed.
6pm to 9pm, $150 per person, resv. by Nov. 3
*Living Food Class
Level 1 Part 3, Nov. 30, Tues.
6pm to 9pm, &80 per person, resv. by Nov. 17
Thank you. Visit me at my other blog.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Raw Living Walnut Fudge
Are you looking for a living food dessert recipe that only takes less than 5 minutes to make? Make this simple 3 ingredients fudge for your family and friends. Best of all this is raw/living.
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| Walnut Fudge and Strawberries |
Walnut Fudge
1 cup raw walnuts
1 cup raw raisins
1/4 tsp. sea saltUsing a food processor to process until thoroughly mixed. Form into desired shape and refrigerate to chill.
Walnut Nutritional Fact
Walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, manganese, copper, and trypophan. Omega 3 fatty acids plays important role in lowering LDL and improves HDL.
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