Raw Radiant Health

Today I have a treat for you! But first I just want to thank everyone who left words of encouragement regarding yesterday’s video on my frustration with my weight loss. I really really appreciate all the comments left on the blog, youtube and emailed to me— it really lifted my spirit and helped me to put my discouragement aside and continue on, no matter what!

So as a gift back to you, today I’ve done a little demo on my favorite lunch recipe– super fast & easy, Vegetable Nori Rolls. Below is the recipe and video demo.

Vegetable Nori Rolls

Raw Nori sheets

Romaine Lettuce

Sprouts

Avocado

Red Bell Pepper

Cherry Tomatoes

Green Onions

Celtic Sea Salt

(you can also include julienned carrots, snow peas, cucumber, red onion, celery, etc..)

Raw Food Recipe-Vegetable Nori Rolls, Ep18

Today’s Food:

2 pints blueberries

4 Cup Cherries

1 Watermelon & Lemon Smoothie

4 Vegetable Nori Rolls (nori, sprouts, lettuce, onion, bell pepper, grape tomatoes, celtic sea salt)

1 Cup green smoothie (persimmon, blueberries, spinach)

mesquite/cacao treat (mesquite, cacao powder, stevia, coconut oil, tahini)

Today’s Exercise:

2.5 hours bike riding

Today I had my weigh-in and to be honest, I was soooo frustrated with my results!! I got the tape measure out as well to take my measurements– the scale won’t move, but again this week I’ve lost a few inches!!!! (check out ‘Weight Loss Progress Page on my blog– I’ve updated my weekly measurements and weigh-in). Despite the fact that the scale didn’t move much this week, I realized I need to gain perspective on the overall process– its now been a month and I have lost 9 pounds in total and 3 to 4 inches off my overall physique– that is fantastic!!!!

So today’s episode is about my weigh-in, my reaction and what I did to help me move forward and continue. The whole weight loss journey is full of ups and downs, but what is most important is to never give up.

Weigh-in & Weight Loss Frustration and Support, Ep17

Today’s Food:

1 litre green smoothie (kale, bananas, blueberries, dulse, hemp seeds)

1 pint blue berries

5 Cups grapes

1 cantaloupe melon

Today’s Exercise:

1 hr running

To ensure success, you’ve got to be prepared!!! Check out today’s episode on some of the things you can do to help keep you on track with your diet goals.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Raw Food Diet and Being Prepared, Ep16

Today’s Food:

(I’m still on my juice fast, so I will just list the ingredients)

(16 cups / 128 oz of juice)

cucumbers, tomatoes, kale, bok choy, parsley, basil, garlic, yellow bell pepper, celery, beet, pineapple, melon, oranges, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, papaya, mango, grapes

1/2 C Coconut water kefir

Today’s Exercise:

2.5 hours bike riding

I just want to thank everyone for their comments and questions regarding yesterday’s episode on Probiotics, Coconut Water Kefir and Coconut Yogurt. There were a lot of great questions, so I decided to answer them in today’s episode. I also searched for a good source for Kefir Grains. There are different strains, some last a few weeks, while others last forever!!! Obviously, we want to go with the one that last forever!! Click here to get to the site that has good quality kefir grains. Also I just want to clarify that there are two different types of Kefir Grains– there is Dairy Kefir Grains and Water Kefir Grains– make sure to get the Water Kefir Grains!

I do hope you try this out, even just fermenting coconut water on its own without the kefir grains or probiotics– its super great for you!!!

Thanks again for your questions!!!!

Q&A on Probiotics, Coconut Water Kefir & Fermented Coconut Yogurt, Ep15

Today’s Food:

I’m still on my juice fast, so I’ll just list the ingredients in my juices!!

(16 cups / 128 oz of fresh juice!)

nettles, baby spinach, cucumbers, celery, blueberries, kiwis, strawberries, blackberries, mangos, watermelon

Today’s Exercise:

2.5 hours bike riding

Today’s episode is all about Probiotics and how to make my favorite– Coconut Water Kefir and Coconut Yogurt— super yum and super simple. I show you different ways of making these cultured foods that is cheap and simple to make. I’ve been drinking kefir for years and have noticed a major difference in my skin and especially my digestion.

Probiotics, Coconut Water Kefir & Raw Non-Dairy Coconut Yogurt

If you want to read more about Coconut Kefir and probiotics, I suggest reading:

The Body Ecology Diet

Also, there are loads of on-line resources and information, just do a google search. If you are interested in buying kefir grains or a kefir starter kit, you can go here or even look on Craig’s List– people harvest them and give them away for free!!

Today’s Food:

Juice Juice Juice

I’m still on a juice fast, here are the ingredients in my juices today:

cucumber, spinach, celery, beet, tomatoes, grapes, watermelon, mango, blueberries, strawberries

Today’s Exercise:

2.5 hours bike riding