Alive N' Juicy

Carolyn Cooper FREE Lecture

2012-01-27T13:55:00.000-08:00

Hi All:

Here is a wonderful opportunity to experience world renowned energy healer Carolyn Cooper of Simply Healed for FREE!! She will be at the West Charleston Library, tomorrow, Saturday January 28, 2012 at 2:00pm. The lecture is "Healing Your Emotional DNA", and is sure to be fabulous and inspiring. Join us as Carolyn Cooper, gifted energy healer and certified professional coach shares her effective methods that accelerate healing emotional wounds from the past and present, and free you to claim more joy and peace in your life right now.

Wishing you love, light and peace,

Dr. Diondra

FREE Energy Healing Lecture with Father Joshua

2011-09-09T18:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone:

Father Joshua is back! Please join us for his FREE healing lecture at the Unity Center, Las Vegas, NV, Thursday September 22, 2011. As you can read on the flyer There are also private healing sessions on Friday, September 23, and a 2 day workshop to learn his Energy Point Healing System. To schedule an appointment, reserve a workshop place or for more information:

Body Balance

702-529-1443

Diondra@alivenjuicy.com

Blessings of health and healing to everyone,

Diondra

Summer Broccoli Salad

2011-06-24T16:10:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone:

Summer is finally here. I hope everyone is having FUN, swimming, boating or vacationing. I would like to share with you this quick and easy summer salad. The cool thing about this salad is, once you learn the dressing, you can be creative with the ingredients. Practically any fruit or vegetable will go well with this dressing. If you have a garden, all you have to do is harvest, blend and create a new, fresh, great tasting salad every night. So have some fun combing and creating to make wholesome, delicious food for your family and friends this summer season. Enjoy!!

Summer Broccoli Salad

Serves 8

4 cups broccoli, diced & blanched

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup apples, diced

3/4 cup currents or raisins

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1 1/2 cups dressing

cayenne ( optional )

Cut broccoli and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and dunk in a bowl of ice water. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and lightly stir to coat with dressing. Serve, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Dressing

Makes about 2 cups

1 cup cashews, soaked about 1 hour

meat of 1 young coconut, be sure you have at least 1/2 cup

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 tsp raw apple cider vinegar

1 tsp lecithin

1 TBS sweet white miso

2 tsp nut oil, macadamia, almond, hazelnut

cayenne to taste

Blend all ingredients, except the oil, until smooth and creamy. Then add the oil and blend enough to incorporate. The dressing should be the consistency of mayonnaise. You may freeze any remaining dressing for 4 months.

Blessings of radiant health,

Dr. Diondra

Costa Rica Holiday

2011-01-22T17:32:00.000-08:00

Easy Costa Rica Fudge

Me flying through the rainforest canopy

Waterfall in Diamante Valley

A raw birthday cake for Brian, the retreat owner

A pizote at the beach ( he was eating our mango peelings )

Sunset from Finca de Vida dining room

Guanabana Fruit

Hello Everyone:

I am back from my holiday experience in Costa Rica. Thanks to some fabulous friends I was able to chef for Finca de Vida retreat center in Costa Rica this holiday season. As you can see from the pictures I had a great time, created some wonderful raw vegan foods for the guests and even stumbled upon an easy new fudge recipe, by mistake. It was one of the best mistakes I have ever made! I love those kind.
After spending a month in Costa Rica, tour, hiking, swimming and zip lining. I am ready to take some raw food enthusiasts to have a wonderful and healthy vacation there too. At Finca de Vida, you have the best of all worlds. They have beautiful new accommodations, a fully stocked raw food kitchen, wild birds and monkeys, hiking trails, waterfalls, horseback riding, the beach and more, at your finger tips. Every day is fun fill and action packed as you experience the rich landscape of southern Costa RIca. The fruits and vegetables are fresh, juicy and plentiful. So if you are considering a vacation where it is warm, lush and beautiful... stay tuned for our upcoming retreat offerings at Finca de Vida.
Now for the mistake that became an easy fudge recipe....

Easy Fudge from Costa Rica
Makes 25 small pieces

7 TBS cacao powder
9 TBS coconut oil, melted
5 TBS honey, can be creamed or regular
1/2 tsp vanilla
dash salt

In a blender or food processor, combine the coconut oil, cacao powder vanilla and salt. Then add the honey and continue to combine. Adjust for chocolate flavor and sweetness. The mixture should be thick, but thoroughly combined. Line a glass or plastic container with parchment paper and pour the mixture into it. Cover and refrigerate overnight. When solid, remove and cut into pieces. You may freeze the fudge if you wish. Enjoy!

Until next time.
Many Blessings,
Dr. Diondra

Energy Breakfast Bars

2010-11-30T14:06:00.000-08:00

Raw Vegan Energy Bars

Hello All:

It is a busy week for me. Everyone is so excited about Father Joshua's lectures and healings later this week. We can already feel his expanded heart and love flowing over us all. If you wish to experience his energy and love listen to his recent radio interview, Healing From the Heart, with Sally Page.

I am getting ready to go to Costa Rica for the holidays, lots to pack and do before I leave. I am so excited and honored I will be the guest chef at the Farm of Life for this holiday season. I can't wait to have super fresh picked organic food to create with! A chef's dream come true.

In preparing for my trip I am making myself a few raw food travel snacks. This energy bar is a recipe I used to make every week. I use it for a quick meal, snack or as I did today, a breakfast granola with almond milk. They are easy to make and fun to do with children. Big and little kids love to put their hands in there with all the goo!

Give yourself a head start on the holidays and make these up now, for the days you are short on time and need some energy.

***You can customize the ingredients to your liking, or what is readily available.

Energy Bars

Makes 3 dehydrator trays

4 cups buckwheat, sprouted 1 day

1 cup quinoa, sprouted 1 day

1/2 cup millet, sprouted 1 day

1/2 cup flax seeds, soaked

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, soaked 1-2 hours

1 cup sunflower seeds, sprouted 1 day

1/2 cup currents or raisins chopped

1/2 cup chia seeds, soaked

1/2 cup dried cherries or other fruit of choice

1 cup hazelnuts, soaked and rough chopped

1 cup unsweetened coconut

2 cups dates, pitted and soaked, then blended into paste

1/2 cup agave, maple syrup or honey

2 TBS cinnamon

1 TBS vanilla powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Blend the dates, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, agave and either the soak water or some orange juice to a thick paste. In a large bowl mix the rest of the ingredients together. Add the date paste and combine well. On dehydrator sheets with teflex spread the mixture evenly. Score with a knife to create the size bar you like. Dehydrate 12 - 24 hours until dry and crispy. Store in glass containers.

Almond Milk

makes 4 cups

1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight (measure, then soak)

4 cups filtered water

1 tsp vanilla powder

1/2 tsp salt

2-3 TBS agave, or other sweetener

Blend the water and nuts until smooth, about 45 seconds. Strain through a fine strainer or nut milk bag. You can also use a paint straining bag ( be sure to wash it before using ). Save the almond meat for cookies or pate. ( you can freeze it until you are ready to use it ). Put the milk back in the blender and add the rest of the ingredients. Blend quickly.

You can use a mix of nuts, what ever is your desire. My favorite nut milk is cashew almond. Play with it until you find your personal favorite. You can freeze the milk in ice cube trays to use in shakes, coffee, smoothies, ice cream or on your cereal.

I wish you all a fabulous Healthy Holiday Season.

With blessings of radiant health,

Dr. Diondra

Cheddar Cheese Nacho Chips

2010-11-14T18:32:00.000-08:00

Cheddar Cheese Nacho Chips

Hi Everyone:

I want to tell everyone that I am going to be working at a retreat center in Costa Rica for a month over the holidays! I am so excited as it will be my first trip there. I will be at Finca de Vida, the Farm of Life, on the southern west coast. I am such a lucky lady to be spending the holidays in a beautiful, warm, lush location, doing what I love! If you have the inclining, come and visit me and spend your holiday relaxing on the beautiful, lush organic farm of life!

Today I have made some really easy, nutritious and super delicious nachos chips. My 4 legged girl Crystal LOVES these chips. They make a fabulous stand alone snack, great for school lunches or for dipping into guacamole, salsa or other pate. So for those with a dehydrator, here we go.

Cheddar Cheese Nacho Chips:

1 cup cashews, soaked

1 red bell pepper, chopped

4 TBS nutritional yeast

1 TBS lemon juice

1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup water, more if needed to blend

dash salt

dash cayenne pepper

6 raw nori sheets

Blend until smooth and slightly thick. On a dehydrator sheet lay one raw nori sheet. Take another nori sheet and cut it in half and place it on the dehydrator sheet also. Spread the cheddar cheese on the nori sheets and place in the dehydrator at 115 for 8 hours. When they are finished drying use your kitchen scissors to cut the sheets into the desired shape. These will last 4 weeks in a covered container.

Hope you love these as much as I do! Quick and easy, with lots of vitamins and minerals!

Blessings of Health,

Dr. Diondra

Vascular Age Testing

2010-11-10T10:33:00.000-08:00

If you live in Las Vegas, do yourself a HUGE favor, come and get your vascular age tested with CIMT - Nevada.
This is one of the most important tests of your LIFE!

What Is Vascular Age Testing?

Vascular age testing is the process of measuring the CIMT or Carotid Intima Media Thickness for the purpose of identifying a patient’s risk of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

The Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) examination provides a direct measurement of atherosclerosis, even in its earliest stages before it causes symptoms or starts to block blood flow.

How Is It Performed?

The CIMT examination uses technology to measure the thickness of the first two layers of the carotid artery located in the neck, where plaque which can block blood-flow first develops. Thickness of the arterial wall is an early indicator of vascular disease. The thicker the arterial wall, the greater the risk for plaque development and eventually heart attack or stroke.

It is non-invasive, safe, painless, radiation free and available at an affordable price.

The CIMT measurement is not performed in routine carotid ultrasound exams. So, even if you have had carotid ultrasound done before, it is imperative to have this vascular age testing performed today

Linda will be at the store performing these tests on the 11^th of November from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. SPECIAL PRICE FOR THIS EVENT IS $75.00!!! (NORMALLY 150.00). You can’t afford NOT to have this test conducted on you. Call and schedule today….366-9297

Blessings of Fabulous Health,
Dr. Diondra

FREE Energy Healing Lecture and Demonstration

2010-11-08T14:14:00.000-08:00

Father Joshua

FREE Spiritual Healing Lecture

& Hands on Energy Point Healing Demonstration

December 2 & 3, 2010

West Side: Thursday, December 2, 2010 5:30pm-7pm

PURE Health Foods

7575 West Washington #129

Las Vegas, NV 89128

702-366-9297

East Side: Friday, December 3, 2010 6:30pm -8pm

Sunrise Coffee Co

3130 E. Sunset Rd Ste A

Las Vegas, NV 89120

702-433-3304

Come meet and experience the energy of gifted Filipino Hands on Healing Surgeon, Father Joshua, as he speaks about Spiritual Healing and his “NO band-aid” approach to wellness. Father Joshua, has a unique life story as well as the gift of healing hands that only a few humans on the planet are blessed with. He is an ordained priest with the Apostolic Catholic Church and his healing practice has spanned over 40 years. Father Joshua has been interviewed on 60 minutes and hosted his own radio show for 4 years. He has worked in the Middle East, Hawaii, Asia, Alaska, Canada and throughout the US. He is currently traveling, lecturing and teaching workshops from his book, Energy Point Healing, as well as doing private hands on healing sessions through his From the Heart Foundation, a non proﬁt organization dedicated to love, compassion and healing.

His philosophy is simple:“Every illness is curable.”

We hope you will join us for a spiritual, loving and healing evening with Father Joshua.

Private Sessions; Saturday, December 4 & Sunday, December 5:

Sessions address all levels of consciousness, especially the emotional and physical. Their main focus is to remove blockages, and restore energy ﬂow and balance. Sessions may also relieve pain, increase joy, harmony and well being, as well as increase personal connection to source energy. Private appointments are available only upon donation to From the Heart Foundation. ( All donations are tax deductible and will receive a receipt.) We thank you for spreading the word and sharing this special healing opportunity with your family and friends.

With love and gratitude, Father Joshua offers you the following 2010
Special Holiday Season pricing.

*** If you were referred by someone, please state the name of the person (s) that referred you on the pay pal form.

Single person session: $165 donation

Two or more people or if referring another person ( that makes a donation ): $135 per person donation

For more information or to make a donation and schedule your private healing session contact:

Body Balance Therapy

Phone: 702-529-1443 E-mail: info@body-balance-therapy.com

Website:Alive N' Juicy

Mango Tart Recipe

2010-10-08T14:12:00.000-07:00

Hello all you wonderful Raw Foodies:

Here we are at the beginning of Fall again. I just finished a great Blessed Herbs colon cleanse and am starting the whole body cleanse. If you would like to cleanse and have never experienced a Blessed Herbs cleanse, I highly suggest you try one. They are the bomb!! I have been using and recommending the cleanses since 1999, and have had only positive results. They do a fabulous job and meet you at the level of cleanse you are ready for. That is their beauty. Everyone LOVES these cleanses and the results are awesome!
I just made this Mango Tart for the couple that owns Finca de Vida, a retreat and farm in Costa Rica, and I thought would share the recipe with you. You can work with it and make it into a tropical tart if you like, just add more coconut oil, banana, papaya, pineapple, or other tropical fruit of your choice. Be creative with it and enjoy!!

Mango Tart
Makes 10 -12 slices

Filling:
3/4 cup cashews, soaked
1/2 cup coconut meat
1/2 cup irish moss gel
1 TBS evaporated cane sugar, powdered or other sweetener of choice
3 TBS lime juice
2 1/2 cups ripe mango, chunked
3 soaked dates
2 TBS coconut oil
dash salt
1 ripe mango, sliced thin
coconut water for blending if needed
** For an 11" pan you will need at least 3 cups filling

Crust:
1 1/2 cup almonds, soaked and dehydrated
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup walnuts
10-12 medjool dates, pits removed
1/4 tsp vanilla powder
1 TBS coconut palm sugar
dash salt

Crust:
Process in food processor, until the sound changes and you have a crumble mixture that sticks together when you press it between your thumb and fingers. Press into a 9" or 13" removable bottom tart pan. Line the bottom with the thinly sliced mango and freeze.

For filling:
Place the mango in first, then all the ingredients except the coconut oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, using the coconut water if needed to blend. You are looking for a think and smooth pudding. Add the coconut oil and just blend enough to mix. Pour filling over the mango bottom in the tart pan, and refreeze at least 4 hours. Slice while frozen and serve slightly defrosted. ( about 15 -20 minutes )

Irish Moss gel:
Soak 1/2 cup dry irish moss in water for 4 hours. Rinse very well until all sand, seaweed or fishing line is gone. Place in blender with water just about to cover. Blend until it is a smooth gel. DO NOT over blend. Add more water if needed to blend. You should have a thick but smooth gel. It will keep 10 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it for 3 months.

Enjoy the mango tart and this beautiful fall.

Blessings of radiant health,
Dr. Diondra

Amazing Qigong Healing Master

2010-09-22T19:24:00.000-07:00

Master Chunyi Lin

Hi Everyone:

I just experienced this Qigong master on Healing with the Masters teleseries and he is fabulous. He guides you through 5 simple healing and energy techniques to open your meridians, help relieve stress and get your energy flowing freely again. I have had some pain around my ribs for several months now and doing the Sword Fingers technique relieved it considerably. I have posted Master Lin's video so you too can learn the technique and help your self or others. Chunyi Lin teaches and heals from his center at Spring Forest Qigong, Eden Prairie, MN. He has several CD's, DVD's and a book, demonstrating and teaching his Qigong healing techniques. The package he put together has an array of tools for you to learn enough techniques to reduce your stress, heal yourself and others. It includes the first level in his four level training series. I ordered one and can't wait to start using it every day. There are some amazing miracles ( as we think of them ) going on for people using these techniques. If you would like to listen to the call or take advantage of his $97 package special there is still time. The call replay expires tomorrow, and the package special price expires Sunday, September 27th. To listen to the rest of the series LIVE: Healing with the Masters Teleseries. REPLAY ONLY DIRECT LINK: Chunyi Lin

Watch this wonderful master healer.

Available products by Master Chunyi Lin and Spring Forest Qigong Center

Please do yourself a favor, make a little time to listen and watch Chunyi Lin. Experience for yourself his healing Qigong. You will be glad you did.

Many Blessings,
Dr. Diondra

Vegan Peanut Butter Ice Cream

2010-09-13T20:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone:

This recipe is a real winner if you like peanut butter, butter pecan or chocolate peanut butter ice cream. This is the first raw vegan recipe I have used where the texture is just like commercial ice cream! Koodos to Robyn from Green Smoothie Girl where the recipe was adopted. This ice cream is delicious, healthy and easy to make. All you need is a blender, ice cube trays and a freezer. Here's how it goes....

1 1/2 cups almond or cashew milk
5 medjool dates, pitted & soaked
3 TBS agave or maple syrup
4 TBS peanut butter
2 TBS almond butter
1 young coconut, meat only
1/4 tsp vanilla powder
dash salt

Blend everything until smooth. It should be fairly thick, but not too thick to pour. Adjust flavor and sweetness, then pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Just before serving blend or pulse ice cubes enough to soften. Serve immediately with chocolate shavings, raw chocolate sauce and your favorite chopped nut. My favorite are pecans.
Variation: add 2 TBS cacao powder to blender with 2 extra TBS agave or maple syrup to make a chocolate peanut butter batter.
If you do not have the raw chocolate sauce recipe, go to Alive N' Juicy and enter your e-mail address.
Wishing you great health, wealth and an abundance of energy.

Blessings,
Dr. Diondra

Chocolate Strawberry Delight

2010-08-24T19:20:00.000-07:00

Hello all you wonderful people:

Just wanted to share this easy and delicious raw food dessert recipe with you before the end of the season. This is one of my favorite quick desserts. It is so yummy and healthy too. Definitely a recipe to make for a cooked food crowd. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Chocolate Strawberry Delight
Makes 4-6 servings

Strawberry Cream

1 lb fresh strawberries
3/4 cup cashews, soaked
1/3 cup water
2 TBS agave syrup
Blend cashews with the 1/3 cup of water or enough to just cover. Measure out 3/4 cup of the cream and set the rest aside. Add 1 cup of diced strawberries and the agave then blend until smooth. It should make about 2 cups. Reserve 1/2 cup. Thin slice the rest of the strawberries and fold into the cream.

Chocolate Sauce

10 TBS cacao butter, melted
6 TBS cacao powder
5 TBS agave syrup
dash vanilla powder
pinch salt
Whisk together and adjust for flavor.

Crumble

1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raw pecans
10 deglet dates, pitted
1 TBS cacao butter, melted
2 TBS cacao powder
2 1/2 TBS coconut palm sugar
1/8 tsp vanilla powder
pinch salt
Place all ingredients except the cacao butter in a food processor and process until finely ground. Adjust sweetness and then add the cacao butter and process just enough to combine.

Assembly:
Make the crumble first. Take a glass 7 X 9" pan, press the crumble firmly into the bottom and freeze for 15 minutes. Make the chocolate sauce and pour just enough on top to coat the crumble and place back in the freezer for at least 15 minutes while you make the strawberry cream. Spread the 1/2 cup strawberry cream on the chocolate then spoon the strawberry mixture on top. Drizzle some of the chocolate sauce on the strawberries. Serve at room temperature with a sliced fresh strawberry fan for garnish. Use any remaining chocolate sauce or strawberry cream for candies or milkshakes.

Indulge and enjoy life now!

Blessings of health,

Dr. Diondra

What's Coming This Month?

2010-08-10T19:52:00.000-07:00

Heirloom Tomato Salsa and Raw Corn Chips

Hi All:

I just wanted to give you a little rundown of what was coming up in the next few weeks.
The first thing is my raw soup class with Kim & Sean Smith from Pure Health Foods. The class is this Monday, August 16, 2010, 5:30pm. If you would like to attend you must sign up and pay on or before Saturday, August 14, 2010. There will be a couple other goodies there along with the spicy vegetable, sweet pea and watermelon mango soups we are making. We hope you can come and enjoy some raw vegan soups with us.

Sign up now for the Summer Soup Class

Coming the end of August is a fabulous energy healing class with my friend Vickie Smith. She will be teaching Healing Touch level 2. If you have not ever experienced a healing touch session or attended a workshop, you are missing out on a fabulous experience. Vickie does private sessions daily at her office, 612 S. Jones. ( near Alta ) For those wishing a more intense healing experience I encourage you to attend one of her Healing Touch Workshops. The next Level 1 is October 23 & 24, 2010.
I have been to many, many healing workshops over the past 20 years, and this one knocked my socks off!! I walked away with so much more than learning another healing technique, although I do love this energy technique. So if you are in the market for a good healing, or another energy technique to add to your repertoire, I encourage you to explore Healing Touch and then come join us at the workshop in October.

If you like to do healing and spiritual work you may wish to check out Dee Wallace. She has a fun and inspirational radio show every Thursday morning. During most of the show she is working on people that call in. All the shows are archived for you to listen to at your leisure. I love her shows. I almost always have something in common with the person she is working on. The great part about that is, you can clear the issue in yourself as she clears it in the person on the phone line! What a deal for FREE!! Check out her show HERE. Call in numbers for her Thursday 8am PST show: 866-472-5795.

Before I go, here's a quick, but very tasty sweet corn chip recipe. ( These are like candy treats to me. I could eat them all day long, I love them so much!)

SWEET CORN CHIPS

1 bag, 16oz frozen organic corn
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chia seeds, ground ( measure then grind )
1/2 water to soak chia in
1/2 cup ground almonds, soaked, then ground
3/4 cup ground cashews, dry
3 TBS nutritional yeast ( optional )
3 TBS flax seeds, ground
salt to taste
cayenne pepper or other hot pepper to taste
1/2 cup water if needed to process

Soak the chia seeds in 1/2 cup filtered water until they gel. Add the red pepper, corn, chia gel, almonds, cashews, flax, salt and yeast to the processor. Process until smooth and combined thoroughly. Use the other 1/2 cup water if needed to process. The mixture will be thick, but spreadable. Spread on a teflex sheet about 1/4 inch thick. Use a knife or pizza cutter to score it for your crackers. Place in dehydrator for 5 hours at 115 degrees. Then flip onto another dehydrator sheet and peel off the teflex. Dry another 5 hours until crispy. Store in an airtight glass container.

Enjoy!

Blessings of radiant health,

Diondra

Summer Soup Class

2010-07-30T16:54:00.000-07:00

   Sweet Garden Pea Soup

Hello All:

How is your summer going? Just want to let everyone know about the upcoming Summer Soup Class. My friend and Pure Health Foods owner, Kim Smith and I are going to be making 3 wonderful, easy and of course, delicious, raw vegan soups. Here are all the details. I hope you will join us for this refreshing raw class!

      Monday, August 16, 2010
   5:30pm - 7pm $15

     Pure Health Foods
   7575 W. Washington Ave #129
   Las Vegas, NV 89128
(In the Trader Joe's shopping center, corner of Buffalo and Washington )
   www.purehealthfoodslv.com
   702-366-9297

***Must be registered and PAID by August 13, 2010 Seating is limited

Summer Recipes

2010-07-19T22:24:00.000-07:00

Hello:

It is very hot again in Las Vegas, so I thought I would share a few recipes with you today. One of them is for a morning wake up "cappuccino like" drink. You can make it either hot or cold. It is guaranteed to brighten your morning and provide you with some healthy get up and go!! I hope you enjoy these recipes. Use your creativity to customize them to your tastes. Have a fun and healthy July!

Cappuccino Tea
Makes 2 cups

2 cups hot or cold tea ( honey bush, rooibos, pau d' arco, gynostemma )
1 TBS protein powder ( whey or hemp )
dash cinnamon and ginger
1/4 cup almond or rice milk
1 tsp coconut oil
2 tsp mesquite powder
1 tsp maca powder
1 tsp chaga mushroom powder
2 tsp cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla powder or extract
1 TBS agave or coconut sugar or your favorite sweetener

Blend until frothy if warm. Blend with and pour over ice if cold.

Indian Cabbage Salad
By: Pure Health Foods

2 cups thinly shredded organic cabbage
2 cups shredded organic carrots
1/2 cup crushed roasted organic peanuts (or substitute favorite raw nuts if you're a 100% raw foodist)
1/4 cup organic peanut oil (coconut oil is great, too!)
1 hot organic green chili chopped
1/2 cup chopped organic cilantro
1/2 tsp raw, organic honey
Organic Lemon juice and RealSalt ™
to taste

Mix everything except salt and lemon - add them only when ready to eat.

Watermelon Berry Fizz
makes 4 glasses

2 cups watermelon, diced
1 white peach or nectarine, diced
4 large strawberries or raspberries
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1 bottle sparkling water, I use Voss in the glass bottle

Blend watermelon, strawberries and the nectarine. Strain through fine strainer or nut milk bag and add the lime juice. In a 14 oz glass add about 1/4 cup of the fruit puree and 1/3 cup of the sparkling water, stir to mix. Add ice, garnish with a fresh strawberry or lime wheel.

Enjoy LIFE now!!!

Blessings of health,

Dr. Diondra

Strawberry Cooler

2010-07-09T20:15:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone:

It's hot here in Las Vegas, so I made this delightful organic strawberry cooler tonight. It is really a wonderful and refreshing treat after a long hot day. Here's how it goes.

Strawberry Lime Cooler
makes 2 cups

1 large fuji or granny smith apple
1/2 cup water
1 large lime, juiced
2 tsp agave
6 fresh organic strawberries, plus 2 for garnish
1/4" piece of fresh ginger ( optional )

Blend the water and apple, then strain or put through a nut milk bag. Return to blender and add the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Pour over ice, garnish with a fresh strawberry or lime wheel. Enjoy!

Blessings of health,
Dr. Diondra

Can it be, Vegan Tuna??

2010-06-29T20:22:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone:

Is it possible to have vegan tuna? In these times with all the toxins, mercury, PCB's and now tons of oil in the ocean, eating real tuna might not be the best idea. This is a favorite recipe of mine when I am craving a tuna like pate. It also makes some great bite size snacks that pack a nutritional punch.

One of the nutrients that you will receive from this recipe is iodine. Iodine is greatly needed by the body to regulate your thyroid, energy, heart rate, calcium levels, immune response and metabolism. If you are having issues with your weight or hot/cold temperature, check your iodine level, you may be low. Iodine is also a wonderful chelator for mercury, lead, aluminum, and cadmium. So let's make a delicious raw vegan dish and fill up on our iodine and minerals!

Raw Vegan Tuna Pate

1/4 cup organic raw almonds, soaked overnight ( measure, then soak )
3/4 cup organic raw sunflower seeds, soaked and sprouted
2 TBS raw organic hemp seeds ( optional, adds protein and creamy texture )
1/4 cup diced organic tomatoes
1 cup organic zucchini, diced ( about 1 medium zucchini )
1 stalk organic celery, diced
1/4 cup organic red bell pepper
2 tsp organic fresh lemon juice
1 TBS olive oil or oil from sun dried tomatoes
4 -6 organic sun dried tomatoes, either rehydrated or in oil
1 tsp kelp powder ( optional, gives more tuna flavor )
dash sea salt to taste
4-6 raw nori sheets, cut into 1" by 2" pieces

In a food processor combine everything except the nori sheets. Process until smooth. Adjust the flavor. It is ready to be eaten as a pate on crackers, tomato rounds, cucumber slices, zucchini rounds or in collard green wraps. What is left spoon onto the nori pieces and dehydrate at 110 degrees until dry and crispy, about 8 hours.

In case you are not aware:

In 2007 the USDA passed a law that ALL almonds must be pasteurized, except if they are sold directly from the farm. Now, all the RAW almonds you see in the stores like Whole Foods, etc are PASTEURIZED, they are just not roasted and thus labeled raw. To buy really raw ( ones that will sprout ) almonds visit Organic Pastures, where they grow the organic almonds and ship to you from the farm.

Enjoy, have a FUN and wonderful 4th of July!!

Blessings of health,
Dr. Diondra

PS: My dog Crystal LOVES these treats!!

Stress Relief using Scalar Energy

2010-06-25T09:34:00.000-07:00

Stress Reduction for Weight Management Using Scalar Energy
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Summertime Refreshing & Cleansing Green Juice

2010-06-16T13:44:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful day! I am getting ready for a 7 day liver and gallbladder flush. I haven't done one in a few years now, so this should be really good!! Maybe a I'll get a record 2000 stones out. I find that it is easier and healthier for your body if you eat as alkaline and raw as possible or juice at least 1 week prior to your flush. For more information on eating an alkaline diet, recipes and articles visit my website Alive N' Juicy.

Here is a tasty, easy juice that refreshes you, alkalizes you and flushes the kidneys, all at the same time. It various versions have become my daily summer juice for 2010. It goes like this...makes 1, 14 ounce serving.

4 stalks celery
1/2 large cucumber, sliced lengthwise
1/2 grapefruit peeled ( leave on as much of the white membrane as possible )
1 hand full parsley ( 8 - 10 sprigs )
2 kale leaves
1-2 cups watermelon diced
watermelon rinds sliced ( from the 1-2 cups )
slice of fresh ginger ( optional )

Juice the celery, cucumber, watermelon rinds and parsley. In a blender blend into juice the diced watermelon and grapefruit halve. Combine the two, stir and enjoy immediately!
If you do not have a juicer but have either a Vita Mix or a K-Tech blender, you can just blend the entire recipe and strain or use one of Elaina's nut milk bags if you want a thinner juice. Enjoy the juice and the summer. A toast to alkalizing for HEALTH, Cheers!

Many Blessings,
Dr. Diondra

Coconut Macaroons

2010-06-13T11:21:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone:

It has been a fun several days. My friend Robert and I went on another Perfect Vacation. If you have never tried one, you are missing out. The ultimate beauty of these; they are ALWAYS interesting, fun and PERFECT! What more could you ask for?

I have been creatively playing in the kitchen again and made an easy coconut macaroon last night. You can eat this one as is, frozen or dehydrated. I have dehydrated several overnight and am now going to cover them in raw cacao! This is a very easy recipe and one the children can be involved in too!

Coconut Macaroons

makes about 25

2 cups almond meal / pulp from making almond milk

1 1/2 TBS chia seeds, ground ( measure, then grind )

6 TBS water for chia seeds

5 TBS creamed honey, agave or half of each mixed

1 cup coconut, shredded

1 tsp vanilla powder or extract

1/2 tsp coconut flavoring ( optional )

2 TBS coconut oil

dash salt

In a small bowl place the ground chia seeds, add 6 tablespoons water and mix throughly. Using a larger bowl, add the almond pulp, shredded coconut, salt, vanilla, coconut oil and flavoring, and mix. Then add the thickened chia seeds and honey. Stir until completely combined. Adjust flavor and sweetness. Spoon or scoop onto a dehydrator teflex sheet or parchment paper and form small cookies. Dehydrate at 105 degrees for 6-8 hours.

*** You can split the recipe, add 2 TBS cacao powder plus 1-2 TBS honey or agave and make chocolate coconut macaroons. If you make a full recipe you can substitute cacao butter for the coconut oil and add 4 or 5 TBS cacao powder to create a richer chocolate flavor.

Another variation is to add 1 TBS of maca powder or 2 TBS mesquite powder to either the vanilla or chocolate cookies.

For more easy recipes visit the recipe page of Alive n' Juicy. Please remember to always use as much ORGANIC as possible. It will help you become healthier and help our planet. Have fun and enjoy a delicious sweet treat, that is healthy and takes just minutes to make.

Blessings of creativity,

Dr. Diondra

World Ocean Day

2010-06-08T13:56:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone:

Today is World Ocean Day, and boy we sure can use it now. As the days roll by and the oil keeps pouring into the Gulf waters by the millions of gallons,( currently 25,490,800 gallons) I am happy that at least for today there is light shining on this very precious resource. Chevy and Jayni Chase, Ted Danson, Roz Savage, Brian Skerry, Sylvia Earle along with many others are speaking out to help bring awareness to our valuable water resource, the oceans. Thank you one and all for your dedication and exhausting efforts. Do you realize that 70-90% of the oxygen we breath comes form the Marine Phytoplankton in the oceans? If they die from pollution, over acid conditions or other factors, we may die also from oxygen depravation. This is now becoming a very realistic outcome, and one which I'm sure no one truly wants to manifest. Much has changed in our oceans in just 50 short years, what will happen in the next 25 years? Are the planetary oceans reflecting the personal toxicity within the mass human population? When will it be time for a juice fast and cleanse, both for humanity and our planet?

Watch as researcher Sylvia Earle from Mission Blue, as she describes the ocean changes from her personal experience over her 50 years of ocean research.

To help save the oceans and all the beautiful living species in them I believe conscious awareness and daily choice are greatly needed. You first must become aware, and then make deliberate daily choices that are for the highest good of the ALL. This is being responsible and living in harmony with the larger whole, humanity, our planet and later the universe and other planets. What steps can someone take to get started living more aware and conscious?

What you can do NOW...

Seek out information, get educated, as you do you will connect to more people that are doing the same
sign petitions - sign one now to STOP oil drilling NOW GO HERE TO SIGN NOW
start a daily practice of good deeds in your own daily life
ask when you make decisions, " is this for the highest good of myself and the ALL"
choose organic foods that help sustain the planet and future generations instead of pollute
share the information you receive with others to help enlighten them and bring awareness into their life
recycle, compost if you can
start communities or groups to share resources
choose to eat Organic vegetarian or vegan foods and NOT seafoods
grow your own food and share with others
pray for the oceans in what ever way works for you
choose paper or bring your own cloth bags when you shop
stop using plastic in your life and wearing synthetic clothing as much as possible
use your money and choices as your VOTE, if you don't support companies by buying their products, they will have to stop making them. When enough of us stop buying the toxic products they will go away or be transformed into healthy choices for everyone
join groups that help educate and raise awareness like Oceana or Mission Blue

Here are a couple videos to get you started. After you watch the amazing Roz Savage join her group Eco Heroes and start doing eco friendly deeds every day. Be sure to share this with all your friends and family to get them going too. Everyone must help to reverse the toxicity of this beautiful planet before it is too late.

This video is from National Geographic Underwater Photographer Brian Skerry. his story and pictures are AMAZING. You will see and learn about a wide variety of species that live in our oceans and what humans are doing to devastate some of them.

So please take time to increase your awareness, make personal choices that honor yourself and the planet and join some groups to spread the information and save our planet.

Blessings,
Dr. Diondra

Do you REALLY know what is in your FOOD?

2010-06-07T17:24:00.000-07:00

   Hi Everyone:

Does everyone know what GMO ( Genetically Modified Organisms ) are and the effects they have on humans, and the environment? Do you know how to tell what foods are GMO or have GMO ingredients in them? Are you aware what effects GMO foods are having on the environment and the children? Please take time and watch this interesting and informative video to learn a wealth of information about Genetically Modified Organisms.

I was shocked, and frankly scared, when I heard some of the statics Jeffrey Smith presents in this lecture. Now I know the REAL truth about GMO. One of the ways for the US to have GMO banned from our food and our soil is to NOT BUY products that use them. I have made a pact with myself to NEVER buy GMO again, and I hope you will do the same. By choosing to support organic products you will be insuring your health and the health of our planet and children.

My next step is to grow some or all of my own food. You can do this inside using hydroponics or have the good old outdoor family garden. Either way you will be insuring healthy, fresh food for yourself and family. It is a wonderful learning tool for children, as well as an activity to involve the entire family. There are some great creative indoor gardening ideas happening right now. I love the one where you raise fish in the bottom and grow the food on top of the water. It reminds me of the beta bowls, where the beta fish are swimming and plants are growing in the same water, only lots bigger!
Check out the presentation on GMO and then get started growing your own special organic food garden. Eat Organic and Fresh, to live long and have lots of energy!

Everything You HAVE TO KNOW about Dangerous Genetically Modified Foods from Jeffrey Smith on Vimeo.

Some books to get you started with your own gardening and family project on the road to vibrant health!









Have fun.
Blessings,
Diondra

A Wild Ride

2010-06-03T18:11:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone:
Well here it comes, hold on to your hats, the wild ride has begun! ( at least for a few of us )
Astrologists are calling for the energy of CHANGE to kick in this month of June, with a rare formation called a Grand Cross taking place toward the end of July and into August.

Yesterday was a wild ride for my best friend, her 84 year old father and later in the day, myself. Interestingly, we all experienced the very same issue, "fear of lack of control".
Let me tell you a little about my experience. For the past moth I have been using Dr. Bradley Nelson's Emotion Code system to heal the pain on the right side of my body. It is easy to use. You locate the trapped emotion with muscle testing and his handy chart. Then you just pass a magnet over the governing meridian and down your back three times to clear it away. ( if you are alone just start on your forehead and go over your head to the back of your neck ) It is sort of like clearing the magnetic strip on a credit card. Take a few walking steps and check to be sure it cleared. Easy right? Usually it is and it really works. Last night I did the process, cleared the trapped emotion of "lack of control" along with a few others. About half an hour later I looked at my poodle and thought " her stomach is huge, she has bloat". That made me very afraid, because bloat is an extremely deadly condition for dogs. As I was deciding what to do next I felt this strong energy come over me and my body started to literally physically shake. I was almost overtaken with fear, and that is when I realized it was the trapped emotion coming out through my body as it cleared. It took about 5 hours to fully clear and for me to be able to relax again knowing everything was alright, and I was just re-experiencing the emotion that had been trapped in my body for many years. I am very grateful for this experience. Now my body and mind will function smoother and easer and I am free to make different decisions no longer bound by the fear created from this old trapped emotion. If this process sounds like something you would be interested in then click these links for more information on the Emotion Code, to buy Dr. Brad's book or come to a workshop here in Las Vegas. The sooner you get CLEAR, the more FUN life will be!

On another note. The UN has just released a study they did. It conclude that more people need to adopt a vegan, (meat & dairy free) diet in order for the planet to survive through 2050. You can read the study here. UN Study. I'm glad to see someone is keeping tabs of what is going on and reporting it. In my opinion more people adopting a vegan diet will not only help the planet physically, as they point out, it will also create a more peaceful, conscious society of humans. That is the great news!!

Raw Vanilla Cookies

2010-05-29T20:40:00.000-07:00

Raw Fruit Filled Vanilla Cookies

Hello:

What a great day it has been! First thing this morning I did a 2 hour webinar with Dr. Bradley Nelson on the Emotion Code. He worked with so many people that it turned into a webinar about his Body Code course. I got to release several emotional blocks from just following along with the people he was working on. He announced the 2 day weekend Emotion Code workshop here in Las Vegas, July 30 and 31st. If anyone is interested go to his site, Dr. Bradley Nelson, for more details. If you can't make the workshop and would like to learn the Emotion Code system, you can join his membership site for only $24.95 a month and watch the seminar on the site. Dr. Nelson has created so many ways for anyone to learn this simple technique that radically improves your life, there is no reason you should not be able to heal quickly and easily and live the BEST life right NOW.

This is my favorite time of year. I love the weather, the flowers, sweet smells of the fruit blossoms and most of all the fresh fruit and berries that are coming into season. This year I have whipped up these fabulous vanilla cookies. You will need a dehydrator or your oven to make them. These are one of the most " like cooked" raw cookies I have ever made. I fashioned them after a cookie my mother used to make. They are very versatile. In the picture above you see them filled with various fruit coulis. Another way to make them is similar to a graham cracker. Just fill the dehydrator sheet with the dough, level it to about 1/4 inch thickness, and score the dough to the size of cookie you would like. The best part of this style is you can dip them later in chocolate and have a chocolate graham cracker that is absolutely delicious and lasts several months in the refrigerator. You can also take the same graham cracker shape and mix a little coconut palm sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle it on the top. These will turn out crisp and sweet, great alone or as a compliment to some raw almond or coconut ice cream. Be creative and have fun with these little gems. They are mostly alkaline, quick and easy to make and a wonderful nutritious treat for all ages. Please remember to buy as much as possible ORGANIC, detoxify yourself, while you help detoxify the planet. Support ORGANIC Farmers and Growers.

Raw Vanilla Almond Cookies
Makes about 30 cookies
2 cups almond pulp ( use pulp from making nut milk, brazil nut, almond, cashew, etc )
4 TBS palm sugar
2 TBS blue agave syrup
1 TBS chia seeds, ground
4 TBS pure water for chia seeds
1 TBS vanilla powder
pinch salt

Grind the chia seeds and soak them in the 4 tablespoons water, set aside. In a bowl mix the almond or nut meal, vanilla powder, sugar and salt. After the dry ingredients are completely mixed, stir in the agave and adjust the flavor. Then add the soaked chia seeds and mix throughly. Spoon the dough onto a dehydrator sheet, and form into desired shape. To make the cookies in the picture use a tablespoon or scoop of approximate size. Make a thumb print into the center of each ball and form the walls around, leaving a well for the fruit mixture. Dehydrate at 115 degrees about 15 hours until totally dry and crisp.
When cookies are dry fill with any fruit coulis.
Fruit Coulis
Berry:
Mash several fresh berries with a fork and mix in a small amount of raw honey to make a thick sweet paste. Fill cookie wells and dehydrate again for about 30 minutes to set the mixture on the top. I have used raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, blueberry and coconut with the honey.

Watch for my new video.....Chocolate, Chocolate, and more Super Chocolate! I'm going to show you how to make real raw chocolate that is simple and super nutritious, plus lots of ways you can use it. This recipe will go from elegant romantic candlelight fondue to kids play day in the kitchen.

Enjoy and Many Blessings,
Dr. Diondra

The Perfect Vacation ( even in town )

2010-05-23T10:28:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone:
Isn't it great you don't need to go to Germany to have the "Perfect Vacation"? You can take or live a "perfect vacation" at any moment you choose. Now you are thinking, " What is the Perfect Vacation"?
The "Perfect Vacation" was created many years ago by a friend of mine who used to live in Los Angeles, CA and go on them almost every weekend. You can just experience the vacation or you can set a goal for your vacation, gather clues and piece together the puzzle you create and then clear what ever issue is created by your vacation puzzle. It is lots of fun, relaxing and keeps you living and experiencing in the NOW.
Here's how it works. Set a length of time, and if you want, a specific area. By specific area I mean to stay in your town versus drive across country or hundreds of miles away. The time limit will also help regulate how far you physically go. Then you pack a small bag with a few essentials, get in the car, or on your bike and take off. The intent is NOT to have any plan, to follow your heart and inner guidance on where to turn, which way to go and where to stop and explore. As you are going observe everything you can and write down the recurring themes or important messages. Check in every once in awhile and see show far along you are to completion, especially if you have set a goal. Once you reach completion sit down and put all the clues you have gathered together. Your puzzle will take shape and show you a theme, sentence, lesson or issue. If it is an issue you wish to clear then do whatever clearing process you know to send it on it's way and out of your life.
This method of taking a vacation is fun, exciting, interesting and very relaxing. You have no agenda, no place to go, no time frame to be anywhere, everything that crosses your path is available for exploration. If you go with others, be sure to set the intent that the vacation will serve ALL on the trip. This type of vacation or living life, is always soul guided and brings you valuable messages from spirit in a fun format everyone can participate in and enjoy. Give it a try! Let me know how you do, the experiences are priceless.... Enjoy Life!

Here's a few things I've found are handy to have when doing a perfect vacation...

notepad & pen / pencil
camera
flashlight
water
snacks / food bars
change of clothing (to adopt a dressier look, something as simple as adding a tie / scarf or changing a shirt / t-shirt to putting on a different pair of shoes or changing into a universal black dress or skirt.)
bandana
sunblock
toothbrush & toothpase / mouthwash / mints
deodorant
handywipes / soap
small towel (washcloth or synthetic chamois)
1 or 2 plastic bags
a larger bag to carry everything

After a short break...

2010-05-14T19:35:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone:

It is a beautiful new moon, and so I am back with you after a short break. While I have been away many thing have happened. One of them I would like to share with you today. Since the end of April I have been experiencing some physical pain. This is something that is quite foreign to me for several reasons. First, I hold the belief that your body should always function perfectly, and there is never any need for pain in it, no matter how old you are or how physical you have been with your body. Second, when there is pain, it is a signal to me that I have some emotional detective work and releasing to do. When the pain first appeared the morning of April 28th, I thought it was from my new exercise routine, and it would just go away after a few days of taking it a little easier. Surely I could not have hurt myself this bad just from a little jumping on the rebounder! When the pain didn't go away or even lessen I knew I would have to get good old Sherlock Holmes out to find what the real cause of the pain I had on the right side of my back was. As much as I love being a detective, I was in so much pain that I could barley navigate, let alone think. After calling everyone I knew for help and being put off by them, I knew it was going to be me getting myself out of pain.

Dr. Bradley & Mrs. Nelson

Luckily, I had just received an e-mail inviting me to a seminar by Dr. Bradley Nelson, introducing his book The Emotion Code. It sounded like just what I needed, and I hoped he would do a demo and use me, so I could get a little relief right away. Sometimes I have all the luck, because that is exactly what happened at the seminar. The simple technique he used on me worked so well I came home with the book and about 30% less pain. The following day I released what he calls the "Heart Wall", and my back pain went down by 50%. In the next 3 days I released the rest of my heart wall and lots more trapped emotions until my pain went down to 1% of what it was when I walked into the seminar. The Emotion Code technique is fun, quick and easy to use. You can learn it at a weekend seminar, from the book, online or as part of Dr. Nelson's Body Code DVD course. He even has a certification you can get so you can help others heal and release their Heart Walls. When you release your heart wall you open the doors to living your biggest and best life, the one you came here to LIVE!
Now I am back on the road again. I am getting ready to make a couple new video's for you. One is my all time favorite recipe, Chocolate!! I'm going to show you how quick and easy it is to make and some tasty ways you can use it. You're gonna LOVE it.

Healthy Holiday Recipe Ideas

2009-11-25T20:34:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!! I have many things to be thankful for, especially you, my readers. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for your love and support. be sure to give yourself some love and gratitude this day and every day for all the wonderful things you do and the magnificent being that you are.

So what's for dinner this holiday season? Here are a few hints on how to make your stuffing more healthy. Elaina Love from Pure Joy Living Foods contributed her fabulous Fantasy Stuffing and turkey tasting Ravey Gravy. In the picture you'll see some colorful veggies. This is just one idea of how to prepare and serve some fresh and colorful vitamin and mineral dense foods this year.

Lemon Tarragon Vegetables

Serves 6

6 yellow pattypan, sunburst or scollop squash

1 heaping cup mixed fresh vegetables, green beans, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, diced

2 TBS fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp lemon rind

1 tsp tarragon

1/4 tsp salt

2 TBS olive oil or macadamia nut oil

1 tsp cayenne ( optional )

Trim the bottom off each squash to make it stand up. Then carefully cut around the top and lift it off. Using a teaspoon scoop out the flesh to make a cup, chop and add to the mixed vegetables. Place upright in a glass covered glass dish.

Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt and tarragon. Pour a little of the marinade into each squash and coat the sides. Place vegetables in a bowl and pour the marinade over then and mix well. Grate the lemon rind over the vegetables and into the open squash cups. Place in a covered glass dish and put both in the dehydrator for 3 -4 hours, stirring every hour. If you do not have a dehydrator then lightly bake the squash cups and saute the vegetables for just a few minutes until they change color. Fill the cups and serve. The idea is to just heat the vegetables not totally cook them.

Here's the article I wrote on healthy stuffing.

Everyone would like to eat and be healthy, right? Most people are learning how to do just that. Since the holidays are about gratitude and giving, this year why don't you give the gift of health to yourself and those you love by making and eating life giving foods. In this article I will show you two options for making healthy holiday stuffing. One is a living food recipe that some say rivals any cooked stuffing they have ever tasted, and it is totally alkaline and super healthy. The other recipe is a more traditional cooked stuffing, with ingredients that aid the body in gaining and maintaining radiant health. Before we start making the stuffing let's spend a minute and find out what some of the main ingredients are and how they contribute to a healthier body.

Raw Almonds... One of only 2 alkaline tree nuts. These are a powerhouse of energy with vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin and folate. They are extremely mineral rich in calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese. potassium and copper. 23% of their total fat is monounsaturated fat, that lowers LDL and raises HDL cholesterol making them good for the heart and arteries.

The bread is key: We are using an organic sprouted whole grain, inspired by the Holly scripture verse" Take also unto thee wheat and barley and beans and lentils and millet and spelt and put them in one vessel and make bread of it.." EZ 4:9. Using bread from Food for Life, that is low glycemic, high fiber, gluten free, wheat free, and yeast free can do wonders. It can help support long term good health, reduce heart disease, allergies and diabetes as well as aiding in a sustainable weight loss program. Since stuffing is 50% bread picking a good one such as this is very important in sustaining vibrant health.

The cooking oil... We are using exotic Macadamia nut oil. Chefs are just catching on that this is an exceptional oil to use, both in cooking and in cold dishes. If you purchase a high quality oil, such as the one Mountain Rose Herbs sells, the taste is superb. Macadamia nut oil has an extremely high smoke or flash point at 410 degrees F, thus creating NO trans fatty acids or free radicals. It is over 50% oleic acid or omega 9. Omega 9 slows heart disease, helps the body produce antioxidants, and is a monounsaturated fat that lowers LDL ( bad cholesterol ) and raises HDL, good cholesterol. A study at Wesley Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, found a diet enriched with monounsaturated fats lowers harmful blood cholesterol by 7% and triglycerides by 25% as it increases HDH, high density lipoproteins the good cholesterol.

Portobello Mushrooms (Crimi)...these are low in sodium and very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. They are a wonderful source of vitamin B6, iron, magnesium and zinc. They provide good fiber as well as niacin, copper, manganese and selenium. Their protein value is about 4% of your daily requirement per 1 cup.

Celery...This is a great source for the most need alkalizing mineral in the body, sodium. Along with that they provide iron, thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium and phosphorus. Celery is a good source of fiber and has vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, Vitamin B6, folate, calcium, potassium and manganese.

Onion...These are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium and manganese. They give the immune system a boost, are an antiseptic and an expectorant for mucus, especially in the lungs among their other healing properties.

Garlic...Is a good source of calcium, phosphorus and selenium, and an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. It has been used for centuries to heal a range of ailments. Some of it's properties are: diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant and antibiotic. Garlic has been use to lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure, treat asthma, and to treat a host of cancers and infections.

Flax Seeds...These are a plant source of ALA or alpha linolenic acid or omega 3 oil, similar to the type in fish like salmon. This oil is found to lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides and blood pressure. Flax is also rich in lignan, an antioxidant and is very rich in fiber.

Zucchini...This vegetable is a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and phosphorus. It is a very good source of fiber and vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, magnesium, potassium, copper and manganese.

Now that you know how wonderful the ingredients in these recipes are for you, which level of health will you choose this year?

The first two are awesome recipes from Elaina Love of Pure Joy Living Foods. She is one of the top living food chefs in the world, and creates amazing delicious and nutritious dishes. These are so good your gusts won't even know they aren't cooked unless you tell them. Everyone LOVES this stuffing and gravy dish and your body will too.

Fantasy Stuffing

By Chef Elaina Love

Serves 6-8

1 ½ cup soaked organic almonds (1 cup before soaking)

½ onion, chopped

2 large cloves garlic

1 apple, chopped

4 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 medium Portobello mushroom, chopped

3 tbs flax meal ( ground flax seeds)

1 tbs macadamia nut oil

1 tbs nama shoyu

½ tsp sea salt

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 ½ tsp poultry seasoning

½ cup raisins

¼ cup chopped walnuts

Place almonds in a processor and puree until fine. Add onions and garlic and process. Add apple and process. Place mixture in a large bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Make into patties, a loaf or just spread on the dehydrator sheet. Dehydrate several hours at 105 degrees, until the outside is crispy and the inside is moist. Serve warm for best flavor.

This gravy tastes exactly like cooked turkey gravy!! Try it, you'll like it, it's amazing!

Ravey Gravy

7 Brazil nuts

1 TBS pumpkin seed oil or hemp seed oil

1/2 cup irish moss GEL ( you can get this on Elaina's site )

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 cup peeled and chopped zucchini

1/4 tsp Himalayan crystal salt

2 TBS dark miso

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp nutritional yeast

1/8 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp celery seed

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried rosemary

1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar ot 1 tsp lemon juice

Blend on high until smooth. Serve with Fantasy Stuffing. Will store in glass jar refrigerated for 5 days.

Healthy Holiday Traditional Stuffing

By Chef Dr. Diondra

Makes 6 cups

1 cup celery, chopped fine

1 cup onion, chopped fine

1 1/2 cups crimi or portabello mushrooms, chopped fine

1 cup zucchini, chopped

6 pieces of Ezekiel 4:9 bread or (low sodium) cut into 1"x 1" pieces

2 TBS fresh sage, chopped very fine

2 TBS poultry seasoning

1 tsp fresh rosemary

1/2 tsp Himalayan crystal salt

3/4 cup vegetable broth

5 TBS macadamia nut oil

Saute the onion, celery, mushrooms and spices in the macadamia nut oil for about 4 minutes, add the zucchini and finish cooking until the onions and celery are soft. In a large bowl combine the bread cubes with this mixture and 3/4 cup vegetable broth, stir well. Place into a covered baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. You may also place the stuffing inside your poultry and bake.

Variations: add 1 TBS per 2 cups stuffing; of raisins, chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, fine chopped apples or fresh chopped cranberries. Stir in before baking.

Enjoy your holidays. I hope you will make one or both of these recipes, as they are both delicious and nutritious.

Have a wonderful, very Happy Thanksgiving. Blessings and thanks to everyone.

Fresh Organic Raw Dog Food

2009-11-23T00:21:00.000-08:00

Many people lately have asked me how I feed my dog and how can they do the same for theirs. So I decided to make a video demonstrating exactly how to make fresh living food for your dog. In the picture is my dog Crystal, a 9 year old white standard poodle. She has NEVER eaten anything except organic home made food, and never been sick in any way. She did have some digestive problems, like passing gas and burping the first year of her life when I fed her cooked food. From 8 weeks old until she was 1 year, I cooked her organic rice with vegetables and various meats. Along with these she got green powder and various other superfoods as well as raw beef bones to chew. She has again never had a pig skin, rawhide or any store bought toy, biscuit, food or chew. If you could see her live, you probably would not believe her age and her energy level, let alone her manners and intuitive abilities. They are phenomenal! What a perfect intelligent angel. I believe most of this comes from the food I feed her. Although she eats some meat, it is only about 40% of her diet, the other 60% is fruit, vegetables and superfoods. Basically she eats an alkaline diet, which is foreign to most dogs, as well as their owners. If you can get past your brain and fears, this is the very best diet for your pet, and it's easy to do, just watch the video and see how.

Let's discuss a few of the attributes of this diet for your dog.

Eyes brighten and clear up, no more running or gook in the corners
Allergies improve and disappear
Hair or coat becomes softer, shiner and healthy
Energy and vitality increase
Fluid in ears disappears
Bad breath freshens and teeth are healthier and whiter
Hydration increases. and the need for drinking water decreases
Innate senses sharpen
Immune system functions increase their ability to fight off disease and infections
Visits to the veterinarian decrease or become non existent, saving you time and money
Heart and muscle mass improve and strengthen
Stools reduce in size and become bio degradable
Gas expulsion becomes a thing of the past. All food is completely digestible. No more silent embarrassing smells from the dog in front of your guests

These are the attributes I have experienced over the past 8 years with Crystal.

So why RAW? Here's some reasons why...

Nearly all the commercial dog food contains undigestible ingredients and euthanized animals. This is even true with most food recommended by a veterinarian , as they are in the business of treating SICK animals. Read this from the Animal Protection Institute
This diet allows the animals to eat the way they were originally designed to eat, not the way humans have conditioned then to eat.
If you are on the raw diet too, you both can enjoy the same basic meals. This allows for a closer bond to form between you and your pet. They LOVE eating what you eat.
The raw diet reduces or eliminates: allergies, dry skin and rashes, arthritis, gas, bloating, bad breath and inflammation anywhere in the body
The diet increases health, immune system function, fertility and quality of life
This raw diet increases energy, alertness and JOY!!
Consuming organic fresh fruits and vegetables helps heal the planet and future generations by supporting conscious, healthy farming practices, Everyone wins!

Ok, here's the BASICS...

Always use as much certified organic produce and meat as possible, for both you and your pets
Feed a mix of about 60% produce to 40% meat, fish, or poultry
Be sure to vary the type of meat, poultry and fish you feed and include organ meats like liver, gizzards and heart
You can if you choose feed raw chicken necks ( after they eat their regular meal ) to provide a source of calcium as well as to give them some chewing exercise for their jaw muscles. If you do not fell comfortable feeding these an option is raw eggs. Put 1-3 raw organic eggs into a blender and liquify. Add to your pet's food about 3 times per week
Provide raw meaty bones, such as beef knuckle or shank, for dental health and chewing enjoyment, at least 2 times per week
Never feed onions, grapes, raisins or chocolate. Some people also include green beans, tomatoes, avocado and garlic. I feed avocado and garlic and offer tomatoes and green beans.
Feed enough food volume so your pet can eat all it wants and leave a little in the bowl. For my 60 lb dog I feed about 1/2 lb meat with 2-3 cups vegetable and fruit mixture, plus 2 snack meals per day of about 1 cup each
Consider adding supplements such as:Pure Synergy, Vitamineral Green, coconut oil, fulvic minerals, sea vegetables such as kelp, dulse, sea lettuce, wakame, or marine phytoplankton and a tocotriene complex for anti oxidants and flavor
Be sure your pets always have fresh filtered water available. I use ionized alkaline water with a few drops of Crystal Energy to make it more absorbable

Along with their regular food you can make them some special super delicious treats. Check on my Squidoo page for pictures and instructions to make those as well as for books and other website to read more about this awesome diet.

I usually make Crystal's food in batches, I keep 3 days worth in the refrigerator and freeze the rest. When we travel I just freeze everything and take it in an ice chest. It will last about 5 days and then you need to find a store to buy some commercially made frozen raw food. Whole Foods carries several brands that are good. My favorite is Primal. This is the only raw food I have found that uses all organic ingredients and does not use synthetic vitamins and minerals, everything comes from food. This is an excellent food.

Good luck, I hope this article has given you a little in site into what you are feeding your beloved pets, and maybe an option for something better, for everyone, you , your pet and our planet. Here's the video I made to show you just how easy it is to make your pets' food. Until next time....

Quick Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-11-20T00:26:00.000-08:00

These are the most delicious and fastest cookies I have ever made. Some people like these even better than my fudge brownies, I don't understand that, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. It takes only minutes to put these little gems together ( with a little cheating from Trader Joe's ) and you have a fast snack to grab when you are on the go and between meals. I take these with me when I travel and am not sure I will have fresh raw food. They also make a wonderful airplane snack. You can use them for doggie treats if you leave the chocolate and nuts out and substitute some dried fruit like mango, peaches, apples or pineapple. These are mostly alkaline, have lots of good minerals and omega oils, so they don't hurt your PH, although I do not suggest making these your main meal every day, you'll want to though!!

Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes about 50 cookies

3 cups almond flour, or almond meal

1 cup date pieces soaked until soft and drained

1 tsp vanilla powder

dash salt

1/2 of an organic 3.5 oz dark chocolate bar, chopped

3/4 cup raw pecans or walnuts, chopped

In a food processor put the almond meal, dates, salt and vanilla. Process until it a ball forms, about 1 minute. Remove to bowl and stir in the chocolate pieces and chopped nuts. Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball and place it on a teflex dehydrator sheet. Continue the process until the sheet is full. Use the back of a spoon to lightly flatten each ball into a round cookie about 1/4 " thick. Dehydrate for 4 hours at 105 degrees, remove from teflex sheet and continue drying another 4 hours, or until desired texture is reached. You can eat the cookies without drying them, they just will not have the crisp texture similar to their cooked food counterpart. They will be delicious either way. They keep in the refrigerator 3 weeks and in the freezer 3 months.

Enjoy this quick and easy snack with a glass of fresh almond milk for an alkaline treat that really satisfies you and feeds your body too!

Easy Detoxifying for Radiant Skin

2009-11-18T16:10:00.000-08:00

Would you LOVE to have healthy, soft and radiant skin for the holidays and all year long? Would you love to eat more and enjoy the holiday treats / sweets and have them effect you less? Here's a few tips to make that a reality in your life this holiday season.

Well, I have used several techniques to transform my large pores, rough feeling and tired looking skin into just that, radiant and glowing. One of the things I do to support detoxification and nutrient uptake and utilization ( inflammation and pain control too ) is ingest between 4000-8000 mg of pure high grade MSM every day. I take a few thousand milligrams every time I eat a meal. MSM, an organic sulfur, is one of the missing nutrients in most people's diet and a component of great feeling and looking hair and skin. Another thing I do every day is drink at least one 14 ounce glass of fresh GREEN juice. The nutrients and minerals are essential to help your body detoxify and rebuild. You can read more about the benefits of a green juice a day from the last blog post. If you do not own a juicer, then doing at least one green smoothie per day will be a great plus.

To your blender add:

1 banana

1 mango or other sweet fruit, peach, persimmon, apple

1/4 cup pineapple, about 4-6 chunks fresh or frozen, NOT canned

2 kale leaves, de-stemmed leaves only

1 young coconut, water only or 2 cups filtered water

green powder, start with 1 teaspoon and work up to 1 tablespoon

Blend until smooth. Drink immediately. You can vary this basic recipe experimenting with various fruits as they are in season, or use your favorite ones.

The best green powders I have found are: Pure Synergy ( the best ) and Vitamineral Green.

Another technique that I use everyday is skin or dry brushing. Some may have heard of this technique using natural bristle brushes like the ones pictured above. Your skin is the largest organ in the body and eliminates about 1 kilo of waste per day. The skin also absorbs nutrients to keep your body healthy and properly functioning. Therefore, it needs to be clean and the pores need to be open and not clogged or toxic. Skin brushing is a fast easy way to accomplish this, and is best done just before showering every morning. Other benefits of brushing are improved immune system health and stimulation, significantly improving circulation and the transportation of nutrients throughout the body. This will help increase healing of abrasions, infections as well as clear the mind and energize the body. Dry brushing is one of the most important way to move or clear the lymph. The lymph is a system of conduits carrying fluid that is responsible for detoxifying our body, removing dead cells, carrying fatty acids and fats as well as the important healing cells of our immune system the lymphocytes.. It has no formal pump as the heart, so in order to move the fluid along it must have muscle contractions from exercise, massage or be brushed. Body brushing also stimulates the production of hormones, promotes muscle tone and optimizes the distribution of fat deposits, giving the skin a smoother appearance. Isn't that a wonderful benefit ladies? In addition to all these perks, dry brushing also stimulates the nervous system, feels wonderful and invigorates the entire body as it clears the mind! Do you have 5 minutes to get started on a healthier, more radiant and vibrant body?

If you need to purchase some dry brushes click here.

Steps for simple dry brushing:

1. Begin at the top or bottom of your body

2. Alway brush TOWARD your heart

3. Use long strokes on the limbs

4. Use circular strokes in a clockwise ( from right to left ) direction to follow digestive flow in the intestines

5. Brush neck and collar bone, ladies go lightly on the sensitive tissue of your breasts

6. Be sure to brush your feet and hands

7. You may need to ask for help doing some of your back, that's what the long handle is for!

8. You can order a special face brush for the face and neck

9. When brushing is complete hop in the shower and wash away the dry and dead skin along with the salts and toxins from the day before

10 Enjoy the renewed energy and life you will be feeling from this quick massage

11. If you like, do a few short rounds of hot water, then cold at the end of your shower, oh so refreshing!

12. Apply some good quality food grade vegetable oils such as coconut, cacao, olive, sesame, macadamia, jojoba, kukui, rosehip seed or other favorite oil to nourish your skin

I hope you will incorporate these 3 simple techniques into your daily routine, so you can enjoy a more Alive N' Juicy life right now.

Loose Weight for the Holidays

2009-11-14T18:46:00.000-08:00

Remember our little ALKALINE talk from the other day? Well, the truth of the matter is that acid is stored in FAT cells. When your body is fed more acid foods than alkaline ones it stores some of the acid in fat cells, creating more fat on your body. This is to protect you and your organs from death. The body stores a lot of the foreign chemicals and synthetically made ingredients in fat cells away from your vital organs, how good a deal is that? Therefore, in order to get rid of the unwanted fat, you must alkalize ( mineralize ) your diet and then the body will release the stored toxins and fat.

One of the fastest and healthiest ways I have found to alkalize and loose weight, at the same time cleansing and strengthening the body is to juice organic green vegetables. Ok, now you are thinking, that has to taste nasty and I don't have time to do all that work. Ask yourself, do I have time to be sick and not work or be in the hospital? If the answer is no, then you can make the little time it takes to juice. From start to finish it takes me about 15 minutes to make 2 large glasses of fresh green juice and clean the juicer. Here is one of my favorite recipes, it tastes like marinara sauce, only thinner!

6-8 stalks celery

1/2 medium cucumber

1/4 sweet onion

1/4 bunch parsley

3 basil leaves

1 roma tomato

1-2 kale leaves with stem

1 -2 hot peppers ( if you like spicy )

Start by getting all the ingredients washed, trimmed and proportioned on the counter. When you have everything gathered begin to juice. I usually begin with a slice or two of cucumber. It works best if you alternate between the vegetables that create foam and those like celery and kale that help clean out the juicer. A matriculating juicer like Tribest Green Life or Champion are the best as far as the quality of the juice. They press the juice at a relatively slow speed, therefore preserving the nutrients and enzymes of the vegetables. These juicers are fast and easy to use as well as to clean. They will also make ice cream, sorbet and grind nuts or grain into flour. For more information of juicers and comparisons check this website: Raw Guru.

There are tons of green juice vegetable combinations to play with, you will not get bored I assure you! Be sure to always include celery, as it is one of the major alkalizing vegetables. In a 110 gram serving, there is 105 grams of water, the kind that can be readily used by the body to hydrate the cells. You will also receive 10% of your daily value of vitamin A, 6% of vitamin C, 40% of vitamin K, and 10% of needed folate. Along with the vitamins celery provides 4% calcium, 8% potassium, 4% sodium and 6% manganese. The sodium and potassium not only help alkalize your body fluids, they also work together to flush out the toxins in the cells as they control the flow of fluid in and out of the cells. Cucumbers are also great, as they provide you with a good volume of liquid as well as nutrients. Using half a cup, 52 g of cucumber, 49.5 grams are water, again in a form that your body can immediately use to hydrate at a cellular level. There is 11% of your daily value of vitamin K, 2% vitamin C and 1% vitamin A, folate, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. There are also large amounts of magnesium, a mineral 90% of Americans are deficient in, potassium and manganese in just the 1/2 cup! Kale and parsley are also important vegetables to alkalizing, as they provide much needed calcium and chlorophyll, along with many other nutrients and minerals. Both kale and parsley are some of the strongest anti inflammatory vegetables along with being fabulous sources for vitamin A, C and K. Parsley is also a great source of iron, providing 21% of your daily value for just 1 cup.

So do your best to include these 4 vegetables every time you juice. Remember to ALWAYS use ORGANIC. Organically grown produce is at least 50% higher in vitamins and minerals compared to its conventionally grown counterparts, and you will be doing your part to help heal our planet for the upcoming children.

So a fresh organic green juice ( 12 oz ) once or twice a day will keep the holiday pounds away, and give you the energy and immune system boost you need to sail smoothly through the holiday season. Try something different this year. Come January, you'll be grateful you did! Tis the season for green juice!!

Warm and Delicious Lentil Soup

2009-11-03T18:48:00.000-08:00

As the days get shorter and we approach winter and colder temperatures I always enjoy some warm soups that are quick easy and nutritious. One of my favorites is lentil soup with plenty of vegetables. Lentils are one of the few legumes that are alkaline in nature. With the holidays approaching a sure way to loose a few unwanted pounds or keep them off is to eat as alkaline as possible. This is a delicious and nutritious meal that warms you up and keeps the weight off while delivering plenty of good nutrition to fuel your body.

Hearty Lentil Soup

64 oz organic vegetable broth ( 2 boxes )

1 cup dry lentils

1/2 cup dry black eye peas

2 medium carrots, chopped

1 medium turnip, cubed

3 stocks celery, chopped

3 medium red potatoes, cubed

1/4 bunch italian parsley, finely chopped

3 roma tomatoes, diced ( optional )

2 medium zucchini, diced

1/2 cup broccoli, diced

1-2 garlic cloves, minced

1-2 TBS ground cumin

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste

Pour the broth into a large pot and then add the lentils and or beans. Start chopping the vegetables and adding them to the pot. The legumes will soak while you chop. When you have everything in the pot, turn the heat to high. Just after the mixture comes to a boil turn the heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. You may need to add more salt, cayenne or cumin once it starts cooking. It will be ready in 40-45 minutes. The soup keeps 4 days in the refrigerator and several months in the freezer, so make plenty. Makes about 8 cups.

Why is it important to eat alkaline? What is alkaline and how do I know what to eat? These are the 2 most frequently asked questions I get. First there are 2 kinds of foods when we are speaking about health, acid producing and alkaline ash producing. This simply means that after digestion what is left? I like to think of it in terms of a checking account. It is known that cells thrive in an alkaline environment ( lots of useable minerals ) and die or disorganize in an acidic one. Therefore, you need more alkaline than acid food if you want to thrive and have your body in a state of anabolic activity. In terms of the checking account, if you are always making withdrawls ( eating acid foods ) and rarely making deposits of money ( eating alkaline foods), sooner or later if you keep writing checks ( using energy to function, ie live ) you run out of money. The body is the same. If one eats mainly acid food, that is the regular diet of most people, SAD ( Standard American Diet ), there soon will be a time that your body runs dry of alkaline reserves and starts using bone, bile and other means to secure the minerals it needs to keep the blood at the constant PH of 7.35 - 7.45. This is where disease and degeneration come in. The good news is, just add to the checking account! That means adding more alkaline foods to your diet, and maintaining an alkaline diet of 80-90% alkaline food and 10-20% acid foods.

Our bodies are amazing and wondrous, thank goodness for that. If given a chance they can and will repair most things, especially if you start early. So start NOW, eat alkaline and watch how your body and life blossoms.

How do you know if a food is alkaline or acid? The real test is to burn the food, if in the ash that is left there are more minerals than anything else, it is alkaline. The key to alkaline is MINERALS. By minerals I am speaking and referring to those that come from plants, not dirt or rocks. If humans could digest rocks we would be able to chew them and be regularly eating them. We can not assimilate rocks. David Wolfe just lectured and said that one of the major causes of disease is CALCIFICATION, or hardening of the cells and tissues of the body. This is from over acid eating and incorrect supplementation with synthetic or inorganic minerals. If you are currently taking either of these, please do yourself a favor and STOP immediately. Only ingest real 100% WHOLE FOOD. Several great sources for achieving mineralization are: bee pollen, fulvic acid, marine phytoplankton ( my favorite source ), and sea vegetables. juicing green vegetables is another great source of calcium and other minerals, although not nearly as high as the ones afore mentioned.

What are the alkaline foods? In a nutshell they are: all vegetables, the non sweet fruits, almonds and hazelnuts. Everything else is acid. Fruits are the least of the acids, with the sweeter ones becoming more and more acid. So, sugar is a strong acid, meat, dairy, cheese, nuts, ect. are also all acid. It takes at least 6 parts alkaline to 1 part acid to balance, so you need to eat alot more alkaline than acid to stay healthy. What do you eat to have a strong, energetic, healthy body that radiates beauty and health? VEGETABLES. When you choose to eat a vegan diet ( fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes ) you are choosing health and vitality in your body and world as well as supporting the planet and the children, a win win! Isn't that great? I think so. Give it a try today and see for yourself how wonderful it really is. You won't know what to do with all your extra energy! ( digestion takes 75% of your total body energy, and animal produces take at least that much or more. ) Save energy, go VEGAN. If you want to go all the way and get a turbo boost of energy, go RAW VEGAN. Please what ever you choose, choose ORGANIC and help save the planet before it's too late. Michael Jackson just said there are only 4 years left before it's too late to make a difference. I hope we never find out.

Blessings

Wild Dolphin Swim in the Bahamas

2009-11-02T22:03:00.000-08:00

A few months ago I was fortunate to be able to swim with the wild spotted and bottlenose dolphins in the pristine blue waters off North Bimini, Bahamas. These exquisite natural surroundings allow you to relax, expand and gain true balance and connection within. Bimini is known for its healing energies, its Atlantean legends and its unique dolphins. The water is magnificent and there are beautiful deserted beaches for walking, and enjoying the sunset. One afternoon we came into harbor and I walked the small town of North Bimini and meditated on the beautiful beach as conch fishermen came in and the sun turned the sky into shades of yellow, orange and red. The 5 night dolphin trip I took was aboard a 91' yacht, named the Indigo. There are never more than 14 people per trip, so you each have more than enough room on the boat. There are 5 staterooms, each with 2 bunks, a full walkin shower and climate control. There is also one "giggle" room with 4 bunks, for lots more fun! Every day you look for the dolphins, and when they are present ( which is usually every day at least one time ) Geoffrey, the captain, tows you behind a tender ( small boat ) on tow ropes. This allows you to effortlessly swim along side the dolphins and form a human pod that mirrors the dolphins behavior. Geoffrey tows you the same speed as the dolphins so they swim next to you, under you and all around you. It is an unbelievable experience, and usually lasts about an hour each time. When the dolphins feel like playing we get off the ropes to free swim and play with them. It's an awesome indescribable experience!!

They serve 3 home cooked meals in the main air conditioned salon every day. For those with special diets, they are happy to do their best to accommodate you.

If you have ever wanted to swim with the wild dolphins this trip is for you. Watch this video and get a feel of what this trip is like, then go check out the upcoming dates available for the 2010 season at Dolphin Expeditions.

If you like what you saw in this video and want to partake of this opportunity, Frank Kinslow and myself are hosting an adventure coming up May 22-28, 2010. Read about it at Alive N' Juicy.

Blessings

World VEGAN Day !!!

2009-11-01T10:10:00.000-08:00

Welcome, it's World Vegan Day, and I am going to tell you my story about going vegan. I hope it inspires you to do the same in your life.

The year was 1975, I was 16 years old and had just been diagnosed with a lump in my breast. After surgery and months of treatment I was released and deemed healthy once again, but was I really? I had always considered myself healthy and athletic. I ate mostly fresh home grown or wild fruit and vegetables, I never really liked meat, and my mother didn't either. My father, a totally different story, he ate mostly red meat, and lots of it. I consciously decided to become vegetarian when I was about 8 years old. I did eat dairy and cheese, but never any meat until the death of my father when I was 28. For some reason his sudden passing made me shift into eating meat. Maybe I wanted to try all the things most others ate, just to experience it, part of me wanted to still be close to him, so I started to eat like he had. This phase lasted about 2 years, and I was drawn back to my preferred vegetarian diet, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and dairy. For some reason giving up dairy was very difficult for me, and I figured it wasn't hurting the cows to give up their milk! Then after a beautiful trip to Hawaii in 1998, another breast tumor. This time I knew I would NOT go back to the allopathic doctors for help. They didn't fix it the first time, why would they be able to fix it this time? I began to search and study on my own. I made a pact to eat only ORGANIC and support myself as well as the planet and the future children. Just the change to vegan and organic gave me tons of energy and the drive to go even deeper into my own healing. A few months later I enrolled in college to get my doctorate in Naturopathy. One of the first classes I took had information that immediately put me on a green juice cleanse and then a colon cleanse. I was doing it to cure my tumor, but it turned out to cure my LIFE!! How's that for a big surprise? Within 3 months my tumor was gone, I had boundless energy, a positive attitude and my life really began to change into magnificent. I bought a beautiful home, attracted some wonderful and heart centered friends and for the first time in many years had my JOY back. This is what being a vegan can do for you. If you choose to go a step farther as I did, and eat only RAW, uncooked fruits, vegetables, nut and seeds, that is even better. ( I'll explain my theory on raw food another time ) . The main principles of health vs disease on the physical are in the choice of acid vs alkaline foods you consume. The more alkaline foods you consume, the more vibrant health you will enjoy. It's that simple. Sounds to good to be true? I challenge you to give it a try. You only need to commit to 1 week to FEEL the difference for yourself,( you'll probably lose 5 -10lbs too) it will TOTALLY change your life. OK ready? Now you say, I am ready, what do I eat? The foods that are alkaline are: all vegetables, with the black radish being the most alkaline, fruits are next in line. The higher the sugar content the more ACID they are. Nuts are acid, with the exception of almonds and hazelnuts, those are alkaline. Sticking to fruits like avocados, lemons, limes, and cucumbers and almonds or hazelnuts will give you the best results. If you can juice organic GREEN juice every day and only eat vegetables with the above fruits and nuts for 1 week, I guarantee you will be amazed at what you see and how you feel. The holidays are coming, give it a try NOW and be ready for those holiday parties.

Blessings

Change your life to Magnificent!!

2009-10-31T17:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone:

Would you like to change your life to be magnificent in every moment? Would you like to manifest your heart's desire easily and quickly? If that's the case take a look at the work of Jo Dunning. I have been listening online to her broadcasts for almost a month, and I have to say, they are nothing short of FABULOUS!! She has lots of FREE help. There is an abundance project,( all you do is enter your name and e-mail,) a prayer list, 2 radio broadcasts a month on World Puga, 2 tele-seminars every month and lots more....all FREE.

For the abundance project Jo personally sends energy to you everyday to help increase the abundance in YOUR life. Abundance is not always or only about money. It could be love, relationships, career, health, romance, a home, compassion, energy, focus, anything you would like more of in your life. You must sign yourself up for the project as Jo only works with people that have given conscious consent. So go do it, and see how your life changes!! Then please report your new found blessings so we can all share your joy!!

For her prayer list you can enter as many names as you wish, and again she personally sends energy to everyone on the list every day. Two times a month she has hour long broadcasts on World Puga doing fabulous energy and clearing work. If you can not make the live broadcast, that's ok. Go to the archives and listen to it as much as you want, the energy that was broadcast is still just as effective as when it happened live. Isn't that great!! I have listened to some of her shows over and over, using her special Pulse Technique to clear old and outdated patterns from my life and being, and you can too! The broadcast on Sept 3, 2009 is especially helpful for clearing of all kinds. On top of all this there are 2 tele seminars each month. One is the Pulse Technique and the other is for spiritual awakening. So I encourage you all to sample some of Jo's fabulous energy and work, and start consciously creating the life of your dreams! If you LOVE her as much as I do, you will want to join us at the Fall Retreat coming in November. Hope to see you there!!

Play this video everyday, or many times a day, to get and stay connected to abundance in all the glorious ways it manifests!!

Many Blessings

Michael Jackson's This Is It Movie

2009-10-30T03:22:00.000-07:00

If you haven't already seen this movie, I encourage you to go. This is it for Michael Jackson, so says his people, and even Jackson himself says this is his last curtain call. I thought the movie was excellent. It showed some great footage of Michael, his dancers and band. I also was moved to tears at the end when they finished with a thank by Jackson to his crew and him performing Man in the Mirror. I never knew Jackson to be such and environmentalist or so kind to the people around him. The movie and timing of the songs left a wonderful message to everyone about creating peace and saving the planet, if only they are open to receiving it.

The movie opened Wednesday, October 28, and is running for 2 weeks only. If you need times or tickets check at Fandango.

Enjoy!!

Julienne Peeler

2009-10-29T23:23:00.000-07:00

Here is the link to the handy julienne peeler. It makes life oh so much easier and faster.

Quick & Easy Kale salad

2009-10-29T23:01:00.001-07:00

Here's a quick and easy kale salad I eat at least 3 times a week. The best part is, it lasts about 4 days if you do not put the dressing on until you are ready to eat it. How great is that?

Ingredients:
1 big bunch kale de stemmed & diced, then massaged until the color changes dark green
1 cup dry arame, soaked and drained
3 TBS chopped onion
6 TBS chopped cilantro
3 TBS chopped parsley
1/2 cup julienne zucchini
1/2 cup julienne carrot
5 TBS chopped red bell pepper
dash salt

Mix together, and toss with your favorite dressing just before serving. Keeps in refrigerator 3-4 days plain, 2 days with sauce added.

Sauce:
1 TBS white miso plus 1 tsp red miso
1 TBS nama shoyu
2 TBS fresh lemon juice
1 TBS apple cider vinegar
5 TBS sesame oil
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/4 - 1/2 tsp agave
Whisk until smooth and creamy. Pour over well tossed veggies. Let marinate for a few hours to meld the flavors.

Whip up a batch and enjoy a beautiful healthy salad filled with calcium and tons of minerals.

Here's a link to one of my favorite kitchen tools. These little julienne tools are so handy and very inexpensive to purchase.

Many beautiful green Blessings

Welcome to Alive N' Juicy Blog

2009-10-29T22:57:00.000-07:00

Hi:
I would like to personally welcome you to our new blog. We will be posting all things for creating a more alive and juicy life experience. They may be about food, cleansing ( body, mind and emotions ), travel, seminars, products, and lots more! I hope to stay tuned!
Until next time,

Blessings