7 days Raw

I decided a few days ago that I want to be Highly Raw instead on completely raw. I like bread WAY to much to stop eating it.
For the most part I have been raw, but I have cheated a few times. A cheat here and there are no big deal. Food is one of lifes greatest pleasures....so enjoy!

I finally got my before pictures back from the photographer and I have posted them on here.
I should be getting another set taken this week for comparison.

Yesterday I was wanting some roasted red pepper salad dressing so I made a raw version.
I was very easy and tastes great. I ate all of it yesterday!

1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 an avacado
1 cup raw apple cider vinegar
1 cup olive oil...or sesame oil
2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper...or more if you like it spicey
1 red bell pepper
2 cloves of garlic
salt and pepper to taste

throw it all in the blender until smooth.

i hope you enjoy it!

30 Days Raw...

Today I started a 30 day raw food program. For at least the next 30 days I will be eating a raw food diet.
My goal is to lose at least 15 pounds in the 30 days. I have done this several times before, but then fall off the wagon and gain it all back eating cookies and cake!
When I am eating raw I feel amazing. The only thing that I don't like is that I need very little sleep..only about 4 hours a night. I love my afternoon naps and not needing them makes me nuts.
I'm going to have to find something to keep my occupied.
I will post my before pic in a few days when I get it from the photographer.

I have included a recipe in today's post for a negative calorie food salad.
Enjoy it!

Ingredients:
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 cup strawberries sliced
2 cucumbers seeded and sliced
1 15oz can mandarin oranges in mandarin oj (save the oj to add to salad)
2tbs fresh basil
2.5 Tbs balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Throw it all in a bowl and toss

Approximate calories 210 ...not that it really matters!
Servings 4-6

Negative Calorie Foods

Lately I have had alot of people asking me to repost information about negative calorie foods. There seems to be some confusion as to what these foods are...Negative calorie foods are foods that require more calories to burn than they contain. As you can see from the list below all of these foods are fruits and veggies. To get the benefit of the negative calorie effect they must be eaten raw.
Eat all you want from the list and lose weight..at least thats the theory.
I have personally had great success on this program.
Remember, not all program work for all people.

Vegetables:
Fennel, aubergine, gourd, broccoli, leek, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, marrow, cauliflower, peppers, celery, radish, chicory, spinach, cress, tomato, cucumber, turnip, hot chili peppers, garlic, beet, endive, green beans, onion, mushrooms, brussel sprouts
Fruits:
Apricot, mandarin orange, blackberry, melon canteloupe, blackcurrant, peaches, clementines, plums, damsons, raspberry, grapefruit. rhubarb, guava, strawberry, honeydew melon, tangerine, lemon,lime, kiwi, watermelon apples, mango, papaya, pear

I hope this helps..happy eating.

The Health Benefits Of aloe Vera Gel

The health benefits of aloe vera gel are numerous. Taken both internally and externally aloe can be a valuable part of any healthy routine. It has been used historically as a soothing balm,applied externally for cuts, scrapes and burns.

The health benefits of aloe vera taken internally include:
*heals ulcers
*improved circulation
*blood sugar regulation
*regulation of blood pressure
*heals internal tissue damage*reduces itchiness in psoriasis
*strengthens the immune system
*defends the body against bacteria
*promotes healing of bones and joints
*improves and even eliminates constipation

Drinking two to four ounces a day is all that is required to gain the many benefits of aloe vera juice. Taken daily aloe can aid your digestion, improve your circulation , cleanse the blood, detoxify your body and cleanse your colon.
Aloe vera can also act as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent, helping to prevent the onset of disease in the body. Taking aloe vera juice daily helps to maintain good health and provides a sense of wellbeing and increased energy.
I have been taking aloe vera gel daily for almost 15 years. It has helped me control the severe cystic acne I suffered from as a teen ager, it has helped me maintain a 70 pound weight loss and I feel it has kept from getting colds and flu in all the time I have taken it.
You can find aloe vera gel at any health food store.
It is tasteless and works well mixed with juice. It can take some getting used to because of its thickness...aloe vera juice is another alternative..
As with anything you want to find an organic raw aloe vera product to use.
I know some people who just buy an aloe plant and tear off a stalk to suck on every day.
Whichever option you pick you are sure to see some benefit from this wonderful plant.

Apple Cider Vinegar

I found this article on one of my favorite websites www.curezone.com

I am sure we have all heard the old saying ,"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

This could well have a lot of merit. Apples are among the most health-giving fruits available to us. They contain a host of beneficial vitamins and minerals, such as phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and many trace elements as well. And, they are the central ingredient in apple cider vinegar.
Cider vinegar is a powerful detoxifying and purifying agent. It breaks down fatty, mucous and phlegm deposits within the body. By breaking down these substances it improves the health and function of the vital organs of the body, such as the kidneys, bladder and liver, by preventing excessively alkaline urine. It also oxidizes and thins the blood, which is important in preventing high blood pressure. This powerful potion also promotes digestion, assimilation and elimination, all the while neutralizing any toxic substances that enter the body. Cider vinegar has been found to neutralize any harmful bacteria that may be found in certain foods. When a mixture of cider vinegar and water is taken before a meal (particularly food served in restaurants or at picnics where the preparation or duration of food left uncovered and not refrigerated is questionable), it seems to prevent diarrhea or digestive upsets.
Apple cider vinegar contains a potent supply of potassium which researchers feel is helpful in easing the effects of common colds and allergies, including mucous formation, watery eyes, sinus and catarrhal problems. Cider vinegar can also be beneficial for symptoms such as tooth decay and splitting of the fingernails, which are symptoms of potassium deficiency. Potassium is essential for the replacement of worn-out tissues within the body. This mineral is also important to soft tissue repair, as calcium is to the bones and teeth. A deficiency of potassium within the body can produce callous formations on the souls of the feet, insufficient replacement of worn tissue, and hair loss. Tests have proven that soil deficient in potassium will produce anemic and undersized plants, but when potassium is introduced into the soil, the plant becomes healthier and increases in size. When potassium, in the form of cider vinegar is fed to livestock their appearance improves and their stamina increases. This can also prove true on a human level for those who have potassium deficiency.
A few teaspoons of cider vinegar taken with water each day has been known to produce amazing results. Cider vinegar can be taken alone or used in cooking. It can be used as a salad dressing, for pickling, in making mayonnaise or sprinkled on potato chips or French fries. It can used as a hot or cold beverage sweetened with honey. The best method of using apple cider vinegar is in its natural liquid form. When the body is lacking certain minerals or salts, ill health can be the result. Toxic build-ups with the body can cause boils, blisters, acne, etc. Cider vinegar detoxifies and helps with the cleansing and clotting processes of the blood, by helping along the blood oxidation process.
Cider vinegar is thought to be beneficial in the treatment of arthritis, as a beverage or with compresses soaked in hot vinegar applied directly to the joints. It is also thought to be helpful when used to treat asthma, nose bleeds, osteoporosis, cancer, candida, high cholesterol, colds, constipation, muscle cramps, colitis, diabetes, diarrhea, depression, dizziness, ear discharge, eczema, fatigue, gallstones, kidney stones, hay fever, headaches, heartburn, hiccups, indigestion, insomnia, kidney and bladder problems, metabolism, nasal congestion, sore throats, stiff joints, ulcers and weight loss.
Please check with your physician before starting any new treatments, including dietary changes. Alternative or holistic health procedures are meant to be complimentary process to traditional medical practices, and not used in place of them.
In order to receive the full benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar you need to use raw, unpasteurized, unfiltered vinegar.(preferably organic as well) You can find it quite easily and inexpensively at many grocery stores and in most health food stores.
Please note...as with all things some people will not tolerate apple cider vinegar well.
Start slowly and with small amounts until you know if you how well you will tolerate the vinegar.

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