Raw Radiant Health

A very common question that comes up a lot about the raw food diet is ‘how much fat should someone be eating?’ I have to honestly say its an individual thing depending on a person’s constitution, how healthy they are, what their metabolism is like, where they live, how stressful their lifestyle is, how active they are, etc.. Besides all that– I do believe everyone needs fat in their diet–unfortunately many raw vegans either get too little fat in their diet, or too much. We need  to eat foods with fats for our body to function optimally– especially because certain fats like EFA (Esssential Fatty Acids) like Omega 3s and 6s can’t be made by the body– we have to get it from our food. There is a reason why they are called ‘Essential’!!!

So in today’s epsode I talk about my recommendations as to how much fat someone should be eating (from nuts, seeds, avocados, coconut meat), what to watch out for if you purchase oils, what are the signs and symptoms of someone that is eating too much raw fats or too little, and how to eat fats to digest and assimilate it properly.

How Much Fat To Eat On A Raw Food Diet, Ep142

The next 10-Day Juice Fast will be starting January 2, 2010!! Right after the holidays– a perfect time to jump start your healthy lifestyle, do a cleanse, lose weight and get back to feeling fabulous again!!! Click Here to sign up!

Halloween is this weekend and I have a treat for you! I know some of you are on the raw food diet or are trying to stay off the unhealthy food and trying to lose weight,  and you don’t want to give into the Halloween candy (which is everywhere!), so I have come up with a yummy and satisfying treat that you can enjoy with total guilt-free pleasure!!! Everyone should enjoy Halloween and there should be something for everyone!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!!

Mango Coconut Lime Fruit Roll Ups

2 Cups fresh Thai Young Coconut Meat (meat from atleast 4 coconuts)

1 Mango

1/2 Lime (juice of)

-to see how to open a coconut, CLICK HERE for a video

-Blend all ingredients in a blender until smoothe

-Spread on Dehydrator sheet and place in dehydrator at 104 degress, for 15-20 hours

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Mango Coconut Lime Fruit Leather / Fruit Roll-Ups, Ep104

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Today I go a little further into the topic of food combining and I talk specifically about eating fruits and fats (nuts, seeds, oils, coconut meat, avocados, etc..). A lot of raw foodists have digestive distress from eating fruits and fats in the same meal, for example the delicious raw dessert that is made out of dried fruits and nuts– that can be a bomb in some people’s stomachs!!! But on the other end of things, adding a few nuts or seeds to a fruit meal can actually stabilize some people’s blood sugar–so what do you do?!!! Well, today I talk about the warning signs from your body that will tell you whether the fruit/fat combination works for you or no.

By listening to your body, you will have all the answers!

Skin, Digestion, Blood Sugar Issues–Mixing Fruit & Nuts, Ep59

Today’s Food:

4 Bananas

3 cups Green Smoothie (1 box mache, papaya, mangos, blackberries, chia seeds)

4 cups Green Smoothie (1/2 bunch kale, bananas, blueberries, hemp seeds, dulse)

Cauliflower Salad (1 head cauliflower, parsley, onion, tomato, garlic, lemon, olive oil, celtic sea salt)

1/2 Cup Coconut Water Kefir

Today’s Exercise:

2.5 hours bike riding

1 hour step aerobics

Well today is day #3 of my juice fast and all is going well! I’ve got great energy and enjoying the beautiful summer weather. Its perfect timing for fresh Coconut Water. In today’s episode I show you how to easily open a young coconut and tomorrow I will show you how to make Coconut Water Kefir and raw non-dairy Coconut Yogurt! Super yum!!!!

Opening A Coconut & Making Coconut Water Kefir and Yogurt Part 1, Ep13

Today’s Food:

Juice Juice Juice  (128 oz / 16 Cups)

Ingredients in my juices: spinach, kale, cucumbers, watermelon, pineapple, carrots, apple, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries,

1/2Cup / 4 oz Coconut Water Kefir

Today’s Exercise:

2.5 hours bike ride