Posts Tagged ‘raw food detox diet’

“Just Beet It”

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

It may be true, the Beet Root is the Underdog.  The bashful beet has always hidden beneath the earths surface while it’s attached beet greens stood tall in the early summer – fall sunlight.  This versatile green leaf on top of Beets, have always been something that I just chopped off and threw in the compost bin.  I was thinking…

Peace, LOVE and Herbs!

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Stress can influence reproductive function, the immune system and the brain.The following conditions are commonly linked to stress:

  • Angina
  • Asthma
  • Auto-immune diseases
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular disease syndrome
  • Common cold
  • Depression
  • Diabetes (adult onset, type II)
  • Headaches
  • Hypertension
  • Immune suppression
  • Irritable

Top 9 Raw Foods to Help you “Get Naked Fast”

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Today’s Top 9 Raw Foods to Help You “Get Naked Fast”

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1. Big Nutty

Almonds are the most delicious and nutritious of all nuts, almonds also contain the highest amount of protein. Almonds are delicious in both sweet and savory dishes. They make a delicious raw nut-milk-pate-nutrient rich cereal and cookie. Soaked almonds are satiating and filling on the go

How much is enough Protein?

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Many people, including nutritionist, still think that you cannot get enough protein without eating meat, fish, or chicken. But is this really true?  I don’t eat meat, I am in decent shape, my body is lean but not small.  I have good musculature and strong bones.  I walk/run 5 days a week, do yoga and lift weights at times.  I am always full of energy, don’t need too much sleep…

Meet Benjamin

Friday, March 12th, 2010

As Diana Says, ‘I am an expert in me’. As an endurance athlete, I have participated in snowboard, boarder cross, and cycling races, both on and off road for a good portion of my life. I take my body to the limits physically, where all I can depend on at times is my nutrition. I study my body, my reactions…

Planning for the Holidays

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

The holidays are upon us, and for a lot of people it is a time of joy, and others great strife-the planning, the shopping, the traveling, the preparing, and the food.  I have very warm-fuzzy feelings about the holidays, but my diet choices always seem to cause a great deal of activity and conversation that leaves my family and friends a little squirmy.

Thanksgiving is one of those nostalgic…