Healthy Greens for Everybody

“Yes, in fact, I AM the boss of you!” That is what I wanted to scream the first time I heard Mr. Rinaldi say, “You’re not the boss of me!” But after 21 years of being married and hearing it every time I try to get him to eat vegetables, I’ve given up on fighting and taken to…

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Raw Food Recipes: Main Dishes and Sides

Previous post: The benefits of eating raw foods Live Garden Burgers 1 pound soaked nuts (I prefer raw cashews) 1 pound grated carrots 1 chopped onion 1 tablespoon sweetener (honey, banana, raisins) 1 tablespoon oil 1-2 tablespoons poultry (or other) seasoning 2-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast sea salt to taste Process in food processor until a firm…

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Raw Food Recipes: Appetizers and Salads

Previous post: The benefits of eating raw foods Stuffed Mushrooms 1/3 cup pine nuts 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup fresh parsley, packed leaves, chopped 1/3 cup fresh basil, packed leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup tomato, chopped 2 tablespoon Braggs or to taste Put all ingredients into a food processor, except the…

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Raw Foods Made Easy

I mention raw foods and the first things you may think of may be carrot sticks, celery sticks and a side of ranch dressing for good measure. A raw food diet actually consists of eating foods that have not been cooked above 130 degrees. You incorporate lots of fresh, raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Some people incorporate…

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Why You Should Be Eating a Balanced Breakfast

A balanced breakfast is most certainly not a muffin in one hand and coffee in the other. People often get hung up on what a balanced breakfast is. Heck, people get hung up on breakfast in and of itself. I’ve heard every excuse from I don’t have time, I’m not sure what balanced is, I can’t eat…

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