journey to raw health

Two of the most popular blenders in the raw and living foods community are the Vita Mix and the KTec.

My experience with both is close and personal.

At this moment, I would purchase a VitaMix. That is, when and if something goes wrong with the one I have.  How I came upon the one I currently use every day is a nice little story.

When I had my little market in Florida, we used the KTec Blender. Every day, many, many times, the KTec blended our smoothies and veggie blasts. I believe we all liked how the machine performed. My only complaint would be that the blades would seize up in the jar, causing us to have to replace the jar. They were $49.00 each the last time I checked. I would order 2 at a time so we would have a back up.

I still have that machine. It is in a box in my kitchen pantry. I would need to order a new jar if I wanted to use it. I was in that dilemma several years ago. I was staying with my daughter in Atlanta, looking for my own place. There was a yard sale at her neighbors house across the street. I wandered over.

What a delightful decision that was! First, I picked out a fleece throw with penguins all over it. This would be for my grandson,  Lucas. I started a pile with the fleece. I quickly added a set of yoga videos from Gaiam. Then I found 5 empty photo frames. They were added to the pile. Next, a small, 2 drawer chest which still holds my DVD’s, etc. was placed in my pile of treasures. Well, then my eyes came to rest on probably one of the first Vita-Mix blenders ever made. It has the stainless steel blending basket and has Commercial VITA=MIXER maxi-4000 on the front of the stainless steel base. Needless to say, that was the last thing I placed in my pile of things. I found the homeowner and asked, “How much for all this stuff?” I almost fell down when she looked over everything that I had piled up and answered, “Is $20.00 too much?” I hesitated, not believing my ears, then asked if the mixer worked. She replied that if I did not like it I could bring it back. The $20 came out of my pocket as quickly as I could reach in to get it, and I carried my treasurea across the street, making two trips.

My Vita-Mixer sits on my counter today. I use it every day to make my smoothies and soups. It is not as fancy as the newer versions. There is no dial that can slowly increase the speed. I have low, medium and high. Most of the time I use low. And I love the square, stainless steel basket. I ordered new gaskets for the lid, and a new set of blades.  Personally, I hope it never quits.

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I saw my acupuncturist on Thursday. We were sharing some theories/philosophies. I asked if she had seen the film, Humanity Ascending, with Barbara Max Hubbard. She had not, but, brought into the conversation someone she follows. I went to his website. Prem Rawat of www.wopg.org is all about traveling the globe with a simple message sharing his words of peace. If all of humanity listened and acted from their own heart as a vessel of peace, we would have peace on earth.

The music on the website is beautiful.

 I was quite pleased with this unexpected, heartfilled gift from a spirit sister, Betsy Gibson. I first met Betsy when I was teaching a raw food class in the little kitchen my sister, Kris, & I assembled back in 2003. Betsy took the class, would come in and purchase produce and dehydrated goodies. We closed the storefront the next year.

 Betsy left for acupuncture school. Several years later, she has completed her education and has a wonderful healing center, Simple Balance @ www.simplebalance.net. I have been benefitting from her intuitive touch for the past several weeks.

 This is not the first gift I have been given since starting to go there. But, that is another story, for another day.

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Immune System Protectors

Summer will be coming to a close soon. School will start back and somewhere along the way, the media will begin talking about the Swine Flu again and perhaps preparing  folks for getting their ‘flu shot’. 

I have NEVER gotten a flu shot, and do not remember ever having the flu. I attribute this to eating as healthfully as I can. That means nothing that comes from an animal, nor their secretions, ie. milk, cheese, butter, eggs. I also do E3AFA blue green algae on a daily basis. This is a truly unique super food that grows wild in a lake in Klamath Falls, Oregon. I could feel it in my body within 15 minutes of consuming it. It is so easily and nearly 97% completely absorbed by the body. It contains most all the trace minerals that help us on a cellular level. It has digestive enzymes and complete proteins. And it is a vegan source of Vitamin B 12 also.  This strain of algae is unique in that it has only been found in this one lake in Oregon. That the lake freezes every year, so, only the strongest of the algae survive and continue to reproduce. This means that the algae gets better each year. And it has been on the planet since forever. Yes, you can purchase it by going here.  You will be happy you did.

If there is one thing that I want to emphasize with folks it is that it is of the utmost importance that you begin to saturate your cells with all the available trace minerals. Pack them full, so there is no room for the cells to absorb any form of radiation. Radiation mimics trace minerals, so, does it not make sense to provide your own cells all the nutrients that they need to rebuild at their optimum level?

This happens when we start to provide all the essential amino acids in absorbable form, digestive enzymes to aid in the digestion and assimilation of the foods we eat, probiotics (those healthy bacteria that keep everything working internally) and trace minerals. The lack of trace minerals are, what I believe, the reason that cells mutate into different manifested dis-eases. From physical defects to mental illnesses, trace minerals do wonders for everyone on a cellular level.

And, of course, how could I go through my daily routine without taking my daily 2 tsps. of the New Silver Solution and using the Silver Solution Gel after my shower and then on my washed hands. It is a wonderful sanitizer for counter tops, bathrooms. This stuff kills bad bacteria, viruses and fungus. I say this because it killed it on and in me. So, yes, this is my personal testamony. I believe that after years of having candida that would not stay away, and having a fungus around my nails of my hands and feet, that once I started taking the 2 tsps. internally and applying the gel on a daily basis, my hands and feet started improving and now my hands are completely healed.

Another product that I take faithfully is the CELLFOOD from Nutronix, INT. the company that distributes the Silver Solution. Yes, I became a distributor in March. And am very impressed with their products. I believe everyone should have Silver Solution in their home as their FIRST LINE of DEFENSE in any situation. I know it has done wonders for me, and I believe it will protect me from anything WITHOUT causing any harm, ever!

It is true, someday, my intention is to make my living from the internet. It is because of this intention that I can only recommend products or supplements that I take myself because I need them. I feel honored to be able to share the knowledge of these Silver products with folks. It is because I have been interested in health for over 30 years, experiencing living and raw foods since I first started sprouting in the late 70’s, that I feel qualified to share or recommend things. Like telling a friend of a great movie, restaurant, etc.

ultimately, you make your own choices. sometimes your choices might coincide with mine.  

These are the products I take daily to build my immune system, rebuild my health on a cellular level and give me a better outlook on life. Prior to my ingesting lots of green leafy things, I struggled with depression. I had difficulty letting go of the sad things that had happened in my life. The algae helped me heal my past, keeps me balanced and filled with hope. The Silver Solution keeps my immune system strong, warding off the bad things. But, don’t take my word for it. Go here to read all kinds of information on studies that have been done using the Silver in hospitals in Africa.

I personally feel I am ready for anything I am told is ‘going around’. What are you doing to protect yourself and your family?

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there is an abundance of fresh grown cucumbers right now. I am taking advantage of this windfall by sharing this easy creamy cucumber soup that can be made in a regular blender.

Start with 3 nice sized cucumbers. , organic, NO wax. Leave the skin on, but, slice open and remove the seeds. Place 2 of the cucumbers, chopped, into your blender. Add 2 heaping TB Tahini (sesame paste), a tsp of dried dill, a clove of garlic,minced, a tad of minced ginger, 3 TB fresh lemon juice, cayenne & sea salt to taste. Blend to desired consistency. Chop the 3rd cucumber into small cubes and place in soup after you place in serving bowls. Drizzle olive oil on top with another pinch of dill as garnish. This light and tasty soup will yield about 3 cups.

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We are in the thick of summer. And there is nothing better for lunch or dinner than a raw blended salad.

I first started to make blended salads when I had Living Greens: sprout garden, market and eatery. One of our favorite customers, Halli, would come in for her weekly grocery shopping and ask for a blended salad. I had no idea what she was talking about. But, I asked her for the ingredients she wanted in there and blended away.

Eventually, we decided to experiment with blending and came up with our own version which we added to our menu. You will find it below. Play around with the amounts that you use, everyone has different taste preferences.

VEGGIE BLAST 

1 Tomato, chopped

1/2 Cucumber, chopped

1 stalk Celery, chopped

1/2 carrot, grated

1/2 beet, grated (use a small one, beet is cleansing)

several sprigs of Parsley, without the stems

several handfuls of Baby Spinach

several leaves of Romaine or other leafy green

1 or 2 TBSP of Tamari or Nama Shoyu (depends on your personal taste)

Place all ingredients in Vita Mix or other blender and blend away.

Pour into a bowl and serve with your favorite dehydrated crackers.

Enjoy!

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months ago, I posted a recipe for Red Grape Salsa.

It is a refreshing twist to your run of the mill salsa, everyone that I have ever introduced to it has enjoyed the sweet taste of the grapes.

But, for some reason, the post seemed to be stuck on the top, so, no matter what or when I posted again, the salsa post always appeared first. Not knowing how to correct this, I deleted the post.

I am reposting the recipe below.

Fresh Red Grape Salsa

2 cups  Organic red seedless grapes (coarsely chopped)

1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped)

1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (chopped)

1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)

1 clove Garlic (minced)

2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Combine all ingredients in food processor, pulse chop for moments until desired consistency. Eat with Sunny Corn Chips or on your favorite wrap with avocado & sprouts.

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Sunflower Greens Tote
by
sproutlady

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Several months ago, I got involved in a networking company. I had taken one of the products prior to becoming a distributor, so, when I found out that I could purchase it over the internet, I enrolled. Upon receiving my order, I commenced to taking the CELLFOOD, which I was familiar with, but, also started on the New Silver Solution. The claims of the results achieved from consuming it were too much to ignore. I really needed to see if it did anything for me.

So, here we are, May 13th. I am on my 3rd bottle of the Silver Solution, but, added applying the Silver Solution gel to my hands and feet on a daily basis one month ago. The results have been nothing short of AMAZING! My feet had been plagued with fungus since having a pedicure in a salon in Atlanta in 1992. The toenails were not black, but, there was definitely something wrong with them. The skin around my baby toenail was always cracked, brittle and very unsightly. The big toenail of the right foot was discolored, shaped funny and hurt like h*ll if someone accidentally stepped on my toe. Until several years ago, my hands were fine. Then, I learned the art of stained glass. The chemicals I use to patina the art seemed to eat my skin on the index finger and thumb of my right hand. The skin was brittle and cracked, would bleed in the winter months, and always looked as if I was gnawing on my fingers. Nothing made the condition go away. Nothing until I started applying the New Silver Solution gel to my hands and feet twice daily. At first, they seemed to get worse. My fingertips cracked and got very sore to the touch. But, slowly, they started to heal. The use of a pumice stone was no longer necessary on a daily basis. There were no more cracks in the skin, it stayed soft. I actually put some colored polish on my toenails and a clear coat on my fingernails. The skin is healthy and pink again. My nails are growing long and strong. It is a miracle to me! But, if you read the testamonials at http://www.healthyagain.biz, and all the claims that people are reporting, I should have expected it.

The FDA has approved the Silver Solution gel for wound care. From a call I listened to last night, I learned that a woman suffering from MRSA for six months after surgery, has recovered. Does anyone know what an epidemic MRSA is in the hospital setting? American BioTech has gotten a patent on their New Silver Solution. They had to prove that it did what they claimed it would do before they received that patent. Yes, it killed every bacteria, fungus and virus that it was exposed to. Oh, not the Good bacteria, just the bad, such as Candida yeast! How many people do you know that have suffered with recurring yeast problems?

I, for one, feel that I have been healed. My hands and feet are living testamony of the results from using the Silver Solution and the Silver Solution Gel. So, yes, I feel compelled to share my good news. And yes, I want to introduce everyone to the New Silver Solution and the Silver Solution Gel. So, what are you waiting for? Go to http://www.nutronix.com/sproutlady and read about all the different products. Then place an order and give the Silver Solution a try. In a world where we are bombarded with warnings of an inevitable  swine flu pandemic, people dying of MRSA infections and a society of people with very poor health, I will be taking the Silver Solution every day as a precautionary measure. I don’t want to risk my health, nor the health of my family by taking any vaccine distributed by our government. My health is my responsibility and I believe that as long as I am taking the New Silver Solution from Nutronix, I am protected. Can you say the same?

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When I had Living Greens, sprout garden, market & eatery in Florida, we had some favorite recipes that stayed on our menu and were also sold in 8 oz containers to go. I made one of those favorites today in my kitchen and thought I would share it with you.

It started out from an original recipe from “Vibrant Living”, my all time favorite RAW Recipe book. Anyway, they called it Luna Fish Spread. Now, how many vegans want to tell someone that they are eating lunafish? We tried, and someone always asked, “What kind of fish is that?’ So, we changed the name, and adjusted ingredients and this is our version:

LUNASEA SPREAD

1 cup      Carrots (grated)

3 stalks  Celery (chopped)

1 cup      Raw Almonds (soaked overnight)

1/2 cup Green Onions (chopped)

3 TB         Fresh Lemon Juice

1 TB         Tamari (wheat free)

1 sheet   Nori  (crumbled)

Grate carrots in food processor, put aside in another bowl. Then put celery & drained almonds into processor and pulse chop. Add grated carrots, green onions, lemon juice, tamari, nori and puree to desired consistency. Add some kelp if you like a ocean flavor.

This spread is delicious on  a wrap,  or make sushi by spreading the lunasea spread on 3/4 sheet of Nori. Place a layer of fresh clover & radish sprouts on top. Add slivers of red bell pepper & carrots with sunflower greens. Wrap the nori carefully with your hands or use one of those bamboo things, moisten the edge and seal the sushi. Cut into 7 bite sized pieces. Serve & enjoy with some wasabi & tamari on the side, and don’t forget the pickled ginger.

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Over my many years of gathering information which I thought was worth sharing, I saved a simple sheet of paper with a list of twelve points on minerals. I pulled that paper out today, and there is absolutely nowhere on the thing to give acknowledgement to whoever put it together. I wish to thank them, where ever, whomever comprised the following.
It may certainly help you understand how very important minerals are in making sure this beautiful machine we refer to as our body works properly. It is crystal clear that I was quite deficient in trace minerals thoughout my younger years and why I fell in love with bluegreen algae with my first bite. I could FEEL them. They made me happy.

Please take the time to read these 12 Points on Minerals.

1.   According to Senate Document 264, the official publication,(there appear to be many references to this document on the internet) 99% of American people are deficient in minerals and a marked deficiency in any one of the more important minerals actually results in disease.

2.   The body is equipped to chelate only a small amount of some inorganic elements from nature. Therefore, the body requires the minerals to come from plants in a chelated form that the minerals may by properly assimilated and utilized. The efficiency of each mineral is enhanced by balanced amounts of the others.

3.   The body must maintain an adequate mineral supply to maintain a balance between internal and external pressures of the body cells called osmotic equilibrium. This state must be maintained for normal cell function & continued youthful health.

4.   All nutrients such as vitamins, proteins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, sugars, oils, etc. require minerals for activity. ALL bodily processes depend upon the action of minerals.

5.   Trace chelated minerals are more important in nutrition than vitamins. Vitamins can be synthesized by living matter., minerals can not.

6.   Vitamins are required for every biochemical activity of the body. Vitamins can NOT function unless minerals are present.

7.   Minerals are the catalysts that make enzyme functions possible. Chelated minerals combine with enzymes into an alkaline detoxifying agent which neutarlizes the acid metabolic by-products of the cells and other toxic conditions within the body and prepares them for elimination.

8.   Hormonal secretion of glands is dependent upon mineral stimulation.

9.   The acid-alkaline balance  (ph) of the tissue fluid is controlled by minerals.

10. All elements work together as a collective whole. If there is a shortage of just one mineral, the balance of the entire bodily activity can be thrown off. A deficiency of one mineral may disrupt the entire chain of life, rendering other nutrients either useless or inefficient.

11. The concept brought forth by French scientists concerning the biological transmutation of the elements within the body make it understandable as to why the body needs the broad range of trace minerals in balance to regain and maintain good health.

12. Minerals ARE, therefore, justified as a supplemental dietary substance especially in these days when the mineral content of our fruits and vegetables are destroyed by petrochemicals and synthetic fertilizers.

Well, there you have it. Twelver reasons why I believe in trace minerals. CELLFOOD from Nutronix and bluegreen algae from E3Live.

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