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Anyone here using this superfood?..I just started this weekend. I'm including it with my green smoothie (1/2 scoop) and also an evening snack mixed with some organic apple juice. I believe its actually making my skin glow..maybe it's just wishful thinking..but heh, I never noticed that before:|
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Spirulina is amazing too..I always get the hawaiian-kine..just cuz:hk25: |
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Amazing Grass
oMg, I was just reading on their website the one i bought
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Smoothies and Superfoods~
This is my favorite superfood powder. By a great herbalist that makes "quality" Products, Dragon Herbs. It costs a bit, but less than a cup of coffee per day :) Very balanced ingredients, although I wish they left the wheat grass out, being a person with wheat (not gluten) sensitivities.
http://www.dragonherbs.com/prodinfo.asp?number=686 I add herbs to my smoothies, and use it as a method of taking herbal powders and such. My favorite herb to add is Goji berries. Some say you should soak them first, I don't, I like the way they sort of crystallize in the smoothie :) My herbal smoothies look like this: Frozen fruit (blueberries lately) Goji berries Almond milk a bit of yogurt with probiotics Powdered almonds or black sesame seeds Shatavari (herbal phyto-estrogen) http://organicindiausa.com/_product_..._Powder_-_1_lb Amalaki http://organicindiausa.com/_product_..._Powder_-_1_lb Ashwagandha http://organicindiausa.com/_product_..._Powder_-_1_lb along with my vitamin D :) I love this herb company, because they have great ethics regarding farmers and the earth, they are organic and the have the BEST prices around. Green smoothies are on my list of things to try, I will look at you all's recipes to get a feel for it Thanks for that! |
make your own nut milk super cheap!
I hate cow's milk...I never liked it as a baby (my poor parents) I like this video the best because they *hide* dates in the mixture, extra nutrition. Watch the clip before you form an opinion. It lasts a week!
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Health benefits of dates
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Cold Kick Juice
this is from a website that has some really delicious raw recipes this is called a
"Cold Kick Juice" 4 small organic oranges 1 organic lemon 1 organic grapefruit 1 to 2 Tb raw honey 1" cube ginger root 2 cloves garlic pinch cayenne (if you like a few cubes of ice) juice the citrus by hand. Pour into blender blend & enjoy! From: nataliakw.com (check it out!):hiding: |
Green Dinner
Hi Veggie lovers,
I haven't gone raw because I enjoy hot food in the Winter Tonight: sauteed onions, garlic, sweet potatoes, olives and broccoli over raw and lots of it romaine lettuce with olive oil Delicious, and hot Green smoothie for breakfast pink lady apples pears beet broccoli H2O green powder enjoy your dinner, and evening, Greco |
I am on day 3 of My juice fast and I am 12 pds. lighter! (I know I don't believe it either) I also have a significant reduction in back pain and My skin is starting to clear. I can't believe how rapidly things are improving. I'm a little bewildered.
I am still struggling with quite a headache, but I am hoping by tomorrow that will improve. Breakfast today was Carrot, blueberry and apple juice. |
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How long is the fast and are you doing a fast that's a specific juice fast (e.g. available on the net)? Thanks for letting us hear about it!
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Meatless Monday!
Eggless Egg Salad
This high-protein eggless "egg" salad is an old standby with a new twist.
1 14-ounce package firm tofu 1/2 cup eggless mayo such as Vegenaise or Nayonaise 2 tablespoons mustard 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 cup diced scallions 1/2 cup shredded carrots pinch of salt and pepper Drain and mash the tofu. Mix well with the vegan mayonnaise and spices, and then add the scallions, carrots, and salt and pepper. Serve on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich spread. |
I watched the documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and I am following what Joe Cross did.
Morning is more fruit juice and as the day progresses you do more vegetables w/ some fruit about a 80/20 split. I usually do either kale or broccoli with cucumber, celery, green pepper, and either green apple or pear. I will add carrot back in as soon as I get some more, I go through a lot of produce juicing. I won't lie, the first few days are tough...the headache you get while detoxing is a killer, but it passes. Quote:
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Juice fast
What a great move ElijahRene!
It's such a hopeful video, and what a terrific idea just driving around for 30 days and juicing...He looks healthy now. How's it going today? That ratio of greens to fruit is what I do as well, though I focus a lot of the greens because I'm mostly doing smoothies. I juice on the weekends for the week and just toss the frozen juice in the blender...delicious. So, congrats and keep up the good work! Greco Quote:
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ElijahRene here is the link to Joe Cross's reboot program. There it explains
everything about the juicing. They have schedules for people at all stages of changing their eating lifestyle, which I thought was excellent so check it out. http://jointhereboot.com/reboot-program/ I'll be saying more about my own juicing in the next post. As I said to you before I read this post, I think its good what your doing. Eating healthy=health, clarity, and ENERGY in my book so if you want let us know how your doing. Greco Quote:
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green juicing day 1(kinda)
Hi Folks,
I've decided to begin the juice feasting (prefer it to the word fasting) even more, to step it up. So I'm counting today as Day 1 and I'll report on how I'm doing daily as I can get to the coffee shop. Today I began the reboot standard program from Joe Cross's site, the link is in my previous post reply to ElijahRene. It consists of 5 days of eating fruits, and veggies in any form except for frying of course. I agree with Dominique about the importance of fiber. So my green smoothies remain, and will up the amount of green juice daily, also can have salads. That's it fruit veggies and more veggies! Then 5 days of only green juices. Then a return to eating fruits veggies salads soups smoothies etc only fruit and veggies with a bit of oil of your choice. I love both olive and flax. Also I will have tea (non-caffeine), and H2O. Now nuts, seeds, and of course animals etc I will not have until after I'm done, except in my case for the animals, don't do animals anymore. My dates for this is begun today 1/21/12 - 4/21/12, two months...I'll let you know how it goes... Green smoothie: Today I did have Brazil nuts, and chia seeds in my smoothie before seeing the program. and 4 apples green powder red powder flax oil H2O delicious! on to the green juice 7 stalks of celery 7 stalks of dandelion 7 stalks of kale 1 cucumber 1 branch of ginger 1 lemon On my juicer this came to a bit more then 24 oz I diluted above with about a little less then half the juice to make about a liter. I froze some, and drank 24oz of the juice during the day. This is not such a different day for me, except that I did not have any grains, or pasta. I missed chewing for sure...Tomorrow, no nuts, or seeds, nor grains etc. Question 1: How do I feed myself? With life-affirming foods. Wish me luck! Greco |
Hi guys,
I made it through 6 days of strictly juice (down 18 pds.) but My energy level was so bad it was difficult to function at work. Now I have added whole foods back into My diet, but sticking to the program and My energy level is back. I don't regret the fast, I think it has "cleansed My pallet" if you will and made it easier to stick with a whole foods plant based diet. The weight loss has slowed substantially, but I guess that's to be expected. I am guessing the fasting slowed My metabolism and now there will be an "adjustment" period. Anyone have any thoughts on this? I also want to thank everyone for being so supportive! |
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Morning Veggie Lovers,
Feeling real good this morning...and wanted to "second the motion" about Dominique. She has a vast knowledge of food, all things veggie, and health in general, I count her as an incredible resource. My ears can attest to that! Thanks Dominique, this morning's run was warm and comfy...smiling. Kelt and Sachita also are great resources for us on this site and thread. I have been a veggie/vegan for less then a year, and have gotten much of my information, recipes right here on this thread. So, here's a thank you for the person who started it, and all who have, and continue to contribute to it. Greco Quote:
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Honey vs. Agave
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Day 3
Day 3
up quite early a discomfort has been an urge to chew more then my smoothie the green juice is high octane for sure no no headache and I think that is because I've been off the coffee and meat, dairy for several months so only urge to chew into a grain and emotions surfacing along with increasing clarity more vivid dreams two more days then I "eat" only green juice preparing myself to having no green smoothies which I have grown to love tomorrow's green juice ginger fennel dandelion kale cilantro apple pear H2O green smoothie pears apples some green juice H2O flax oil Greco |
Day 5
Hi Veggie Lovers,
Day 5 has come and is almost gone. Tomorrow Day 6 green juice only all day, and evening for the next 5 days. Skin is smoother, already? Amazing, yes. Cravings? Oh yes, those too...I drink H2O or more green smoothie. More changes? Yes, but I won't write them here. Thanks for listening to me talk to myself, lol. Greco |
just a quick post and to subscribe. After some consideration I decided to go vegan. I juice quite a bit too.
More later. I look forward to recipes and ideas. Thanks Tamara |
Day 6
Day 6
and first day on only Green Juice! Almost done. about 52oz energy all day. A client of mine looks at me and says, "You look even more different then when you stopped eating meat, and running and all that crazy stuff...What are you doing now?!" I laughed and smiled and told him. He looked at me very strangely...then asked, "Do you want me to get you a pizza?" I said, "Thank you, no. I'm good." We had a terrific session...smiling. So, Veggie Lovers this is Joe Cross, and he has other of these video tips on youtube so check them out for more information. Greco How much juice should I drink per day? - Reboot |
Greco are you doing the 15 day reboot or the 5-5-5? Yea for you!
I mentioned in another thread that I juiced live, just picked greens I grew. Within days there is a notable difference in my skin. I drink about 20-26 oz of juice a day. I have not done a juice fast. Just recently I stopped coffee and that was huge for me. It's day 5, lost count, and I'm still getting headaches but I also stopped diary and meat. I decided to just go cold turkey with it all. My body is going through changes and sometimes its uncomfortable but I also feel it restoring. I'm having a huge cravings. My roommate sets the coffee pot to auto brew at 6:30am and I can smell it in the morning. I did not take everything out of the house and amazingly I have been cooking up food I had, I;m not longer eating and preparing it for my roommate. I honestly can't believe my will power. I have not cheated. I might do a juice fast once I ramp up the garden. I start the seeds soon and by march I have cold hardy greens growing. I can't wait! I may try and get a buddy to fast with me and go for a full 10 days. |
Hey Veggie lovers, I thought I would share this interview as there is so much cleansing and detoxing going on here. My co-host Misty did this interview, and I learned so much from this guy, that I am sharing it all over the place. It's a half hour and an easy listen.
http://www.archive.org/details/Tales...r.JoeMarshalla I am pleased to welcome Joe Marshalla Ph.D. to the show. Dr Marshalla is going to talk about methods of detoxing our bodies, and why it's necessary in today's world. "Health and diet are becoming more important to everyone these days. Everything we eat has a profound impact on how we feel and subsequently, on how we think. The biochemistry of the body is intricately connected with the biochemistry of the brain. These two systems are constantly affecting one another and can not be separated. Just like one can not separate two sides of a coin, one can not separate these two systems. In truth they are actually one in the same. Every being on the planet now faces new challenges as a result of environmental toxicity. This venerable soup is everywhere. It's in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. Unfortunately, one can not escape this reality. The problem arises when out body can not eliminate toxins faster than we accumulate them. When this occurs we develop a toxic body burden which ultimately leads to a host of diseases. With this understanding Dr. Marshalla can lead you through a whole host of health and diet options. From transitioning through different types of diseases to wellness, to detoxification protocols, to whole food choices and vegetarian diet, Dr Marshalla is an encyclopedia of knowledge. To find out about the many books, classes and services offered by Dr. Marshalla you can go to : http://www.repeatlessness.com/ Joe's Zeolite recommendation: Natural Cellular Defense or NCD. You can purchase at Waiora.com Theses are the only purified zeolites in the world, therefore the only ones he recommends. |
Growing your own food
Sachita,
I've found that its actually easier to go "cold turkey"...I'm doing the 5 5 5 until 4/21/12 60 days of no grain, nuts, or seeds, just incredible nutrition, phytonutrients, and beautiful forest green juices...smiling Sounds like your already juicing, and doing well...I had already quit the coffee several months ago so no headache, but other beneficial changes... at times the craving to have something chewier then juice came, but I'd only be cheating myself so I stuck with it, and will continue. How terrific that you can grow your own greens! Welcome to Veggie/Vegan world. Several other veggie lovers here also grow their greens, and other plants. Drinking lots of H2O I've found is a must to feel full, and more comfortable. continued success, Greco Quote:
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OMG I finally get my stand mixer in the mail to do some serious baking! Now I need tried and tested dairy free healthy vegan recipes. Please turn me onto recipes you've made and loved. I am looking for bread, fruit and nut cakes, maybe some cookies for Mia who is allergic to dairy. I try and find her stuff with organic ingredients- pumpkin, carrot, agave, honey, apples, etc.
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I am in bed today kinda sick. I've been drinking and eating a lot of fresh and juiced greens and herbs. I also stopped dairy, coffee, meat, processed fats. I am in full detox mode and feeling like poo. :( This is about day 6 or 7 I think.
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Awesome. Thank you. I am not on FB, but I will link to your page if I do. I look forward to seeing what you post.
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Vegan Spiced Carrot Cake Cookies adapted from Whole Foods INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw unsalted walnuts 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries (use whatever combo of raisins and cranberries to equal 1 cup of dried-fruit)) 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 carrots, grated 1 apple, grated 1 very ripe banana, peeled and mashed 1/4 cup almond milk DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat. Combine walnuts, oats, raisins and cranberries in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger. Add carrots, apple, banana and almond milk and stir until combined. Drop by rounded tablespoons an inch apart on the prepared baking sheets, making about 24 cookies. Press down on each cookie with the back of a fork to flatten slightly. Bake until tops and bottoms are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes |
Day 7
Hi Veggie Lovers,
Day 7 only juice day #2 green juice: kale fennel dandelion ginger cilantro H2O vivid vivid dreaming running feels surreal mental clarity increase energy and a type of quietness I can't explain more then say a feeling of groundedness and quiet nice nice feeling. chewed on ice when I craved something to chew on and it worked That's an idea Sachita a gardening school where folks can do hands-on learning...smiling Greco |
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