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5C prepared broccoli, approximately — to prepare the broccoli cut very small pieces of the head and put into a large bowl; then peel the broccoli stalk with a sharp knife to get access to the ’sweet’ stem. Once the stem is peeled, slice into small slices and add to the bowl.)

Drizzle a little first-pressed, cold-pressed organic olive oil over the salad, and sprinkle lightly with Celtic Sea Salt – with your hands, ‘massage’ the broccoli for several minutes. This process will help to break down the fibers and soften the broccoli.

To the broccoli, add the following:
1/2-1 Cup red onion (chopped)
1 Cup raw (un-toasted, un-salted) sunflower seeds
1/2 Cup organic Thompsons unsulphered raisins

To make the dressing:
In a blender (I have a high-speed Vitamix blender, but you can use a regular blender) blend the following:
1 Cup raw cashews that have been soaked in purified water for 1 hour.
3 Tablespoons Raw Agave Nectar
2 Tablespoons Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1/4 Cup purified water
Blend the dressing ingredients until ‘very smooth’, adjust the sweetness by adding small amounts of additional Agave Nectar to desired sweetness.

Pour the dressing over the bowl of broccoli, mix well. Let stand at least 30 minutes to ‘marinate’ the flavors and plump up the raisins.

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8 Raw Nori Sheets
1C raw cashew nuts
1/2C raw macadamia nuts
2T nutritional yeast FLAKES
2T fresh squeezed lemon juice
1t Herbamare
1/2C water
Large handful fresh cilantro leaves

Place nori on mesh dehydrator trays (normally fit 2 sheets/tray)
Blend remaining ingredients until smooth.
Spread mix thinly onto nori sheets – dehydrate 8-12 hours or until crispy.
Add your favorite salad topping & enjoy!
Store in airtight container in cupboard. Will keep for 1 week; longer if stored in the refrigerator

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Blueberry Maca Drink
The blueberry flavor comes across subtle in this drink.
1 cup hemp seed milk
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 cup filter water
1 teaspoon maca
1/2T agave or other sweetener of choice

Hemp seed milk
Place 1/2 cup hemp seeds and 1 cup water in a blender. Blend until liquefied. Over a large bowl, pour the milk through a nut bag or fine mesh sieve to strain out the pulp. Set Aside.
Blend blueberries and water in a blender until liquefied. Strain the blueberry juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove the outer skin. Rinse the blender container and replace on its base. Pour the hemp seed milk, blueberry juice, and remaining ingredients in the blender and blend until combined.

Serve in a chilled glass with a few hemp seed sprinkled on top.

About the ingredients:

RAW MACA POWDER is HIGH OCTANE fuel for maximizing physical or emotional performance at home or on the job. Raise your daily vitality and sense of well being through the roof with this amazing superfood that restores and revitalizes our energy reserves by providing nourishment deep at the core of the bodies endocrine system.* This Amazing and potent Super-food is a gently dried and powdered raw organic root that tastes great can be used creatively in smoothies, deserts, drinks or straight into the mouth with a squirt of flax seed oil!

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RAW MACA POWDER is a food and can be eaten in large amounts and can safely be used over a long periods of time without harmful effects. Use a minimum 1 tablespoon of dried root powder per day to notice best results. You can increase the dosage considerably without any adverse side effects. We suggest you mix the RAW MACA POWDER in smoothies, hemp protein shakes, or fruit juice with raw cacao between meals. You can also add it to apple sauce, yogurt, or even sprinkle it over food.

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I’ve been busy re-organizing, working on my classes and workshop, and at the same time trying to get back to some healthier, empowering habits (such as juicing) – - I haven’t been as diligent as I used to be and frankly I feel it! Not only that, but my ‘neglect’ shows! My skin, eyes, and nails aren’t as vibrant as they used to be! So here I am, bringing my juicer back out on to the counter top and trying to once more get in the habit of using it – daily!

I prefer juiced drinks over blended drinks. There is a difference between the two. With blended drinks the pulp is part of the drink; juicing removes the pulp. There are great arguments for which is better for you nutritionally, but personally I prefer ‘juicing’. I feel less ‘full’ and I can easily drink a full glass at one sitting.

I’m often asked what I do with left-over pulp so I want to share a few ideas . . .

Make some delicious dehydrated crackers with the pulp. Add some seasoning, flaxseeds and/or sunflower seeds and create some marvelously light nutritional crackers.

To a thick dressing, add pulp and some seasonings to create a terrific veggie dip..

Add to any recipe (e.g. bread, cookies, burgers, pate etc) to ‘bulk it up’

Add to seed cheese with some diced up veggies and seasonings.

Use in veggie or nori wrap.

Add to soup.

Create ‘treats’ your animals will love by dehydrating pulp in patties or add ‘as is’ to their dry mix. If your animal is raw, serve with their raw meal. The pulp provides a better supply of fiber and nutrients than cereal-based pet foods.

As a last resort, blend it with some water and pour the mix in your garden!

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A light, airy, nutritious Chocolate Snack to curb any chocolate cravings!

Recipe By Beth Wilke, Raw Food Chef and Teacher

The air has a nip to it, and the leaves up north are changing colors rapidly – Fall is here and Winter is soon approaching.

It is no secret to those who know me that I am always encouraging people to make healthier dietary changes by incorporating more raw whole plant foods into their diet. More is better in my opinion. I’m a walking example of the numerous benefits we all can enjoy eating a high raw food diet ….. more energy, looking and feeling better, weight loss, and improved health. So why not go 100% raw … now? (The sooner the better right?) Why am I sending out this word of caution?

Because I’m interested in seeing people happy, and enjoying success in their life. Because stress IS harmful to the body.

We’re experiencing colder weather and the most challenging (dietary) holidays are descending upon us. Except for the most ardent, strong-willed, determined person most of you will face an enormous challenge making big changes in your diet this time of year, especially if you attempt practicing 100% raw. In fact most people this time of year are severely challenged just to keep their current “healthy diet” status.

When the weather turns cold our first inclination is to have HOT, cooked (comfort) foods. Many people find it difficult to remain raw when the temperature drops. Add to the weather factor the numerous parties, gatherings, and holiday events coming up and even the most ardent raw foodist is challenged to stay raw (yes, it IS easier the longer you’ve been raw).

Take the stress and the challenge out of improving your diet (yes even going 100% raw) by allowing yourself the time and right conditions to ensure your success. Going 100% raw AFTER the holidays is easier than BEFORE the holidays. Why not make it your New Year’s resolution to start 100% raw then and use the upcoming months to transition (taking steps) to that point – it will be less stressful and more enjoyable. Some of those transitional steps could be: giving up caffeine in lieu of the wine, or replace chocolate goodies with carob treats instead, or eating only natural Credit union location Washington Seattle Cascade Federal Credit Union simple – enjoy whole fresh raw fruits and vegetables with abandon.

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I was diagnosed with R/A throughout my whole body (“….comparable to a 94 year old,” my doctor told me) and told I would be bedridden and crippled; I wasn’t even close to 50 years old! The raw food diet successfully eliminated my arthritic symptoms and I have enjoyed years of pain-free living. I feel better today (age 57) than I did in my 20’s.

I wouldn’t say I’ve ‘cured’ my arthritis, in fact my hip is showing signs of osteoarthritis (wear and tear) – I’m an aggressive competitive tennis player, but I have better control over the symptoms. Through healthy juicing, stricter diet controls, and a well-thought out exercise program I hope to improve the condition of my hip significantly, re-building the cartilage from the ‘inside out’.

The raw food diet continues to build my body with the proper nutrients, eliminate toxins that are creating inflammation, and repair what needs repairing. Our bodies, as is our health, is too important to ignore………………..when I start to gravitate away from the basics, I suffer — joint pain is a signal that I’m not ‘paying attention.’

If you too are experiencing aches, pains, and stiffness, isn’t it time you start ‘paying attention’ and get down to the cause, take aggressive dietary action, and not just cover up the symptoms?