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Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry Dressing at Seed
Raw Food Tostada at Seed
Bruschetta Pizza at Seed
Matt Amsden
Victoria Boutenko
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I ate at Seed Restaurant
in Santa Rosa, California
Last month I told you about a new raw food restaurant that
opened in Santa Rosa and this month I had the pleasure of eating
there. On the left are some of the dishes that myself and
a few friends ordered. I thought everything tasted pretty
good, the prices were reasonable, and the presentation was nice.
They also have some cooked vegan options which I think my non
raw boyfriend will really like. So I'm going to take him next
time. Anyways, if you live in Santa Rosa be sure to come and
support it. Here is the address again:
Seed Restaurant
465 Sebastopol Ave,
Santa Rosa California 95401
707-546-7333
Wed - Sat. 11 am - 9 pm; Sun 9 am - 2 pm.
On Sundays, they offer a lunch special for $6.60
(your choice of cooked or raw)
Definitely call for hours because they are
sometimes closed for private parties.
Gabriel Cousens Book
Signing Continued
Hey loves remember how I went to the Gabriel Cousins book
signing? Well as I was cleaning off my desk I found some notes I
took at the event.
Here are some key points:
*1 person every 10 seconds dies of diabetes
*7.2% of the U.S. population has diabetes for people over 65 it
jumps to 20%.
*80% of people in the U.S. who have diabetes are overweight.
*Main causes of diabetes are sugar and cooked meat and fat
*1/4 pound hamburger raises insulin as much as 1/4 pound sugar.
*Cooked soy creates a naturally occurring MSG which stimulates
insulin.
*Soy is linked to diabetes, hypothyroid, and Alzheimer's.
*Agave is cooked and raises blood sugar, and is not low glycemic. He
recommends stevia and xylitol as sweeteners.
*Recommends at least an 80% live food diet, 100% is better. He
says that moderation kills.
*He says the live food diet turns on the antiaging genes.
If you are interested in learning more about
what Gabriel Cousins has to say about the raw food diet and
reversing diabetes I highly recommend his book:
There Is a Cure for Diabetes
Harmony Festival
If you live in Northern California you
have probably heard of the
Health and Harmony
Festival. It is
this huge healing arts, green business, and anything healthy and
harmony related fair. It has music, speakers, and all sorts of
vendors. There was actually a few raw food booths including
lydia's
loving foods which was wonderful because I got to enjoy
fresh juices all day. I also had the pleasure of hearing
Victoria Boutenko and Matt Amsden speak. God bless Victoria for
introducing the world to green smoothies because I seriously
don't know what I ever did without them. They give me the energy
from fruit but the fiber and minerals from the
greens. I'm actually sipping on a raspberry, banana, red lettuce
smoothie as I write:) I also got a chance to sit down with Matt Amsden the author of RAWvolution: Gourmet Living Cuisine, he was such a down to earth cool
guy. He mentioned a
B-12 supplement he really likes and a cleansing program
called
Caties. I'm not one for herbal cleanses, I much prefer water
or juice fasting but I know some people who have sworn by them.
Anyways, I came to the festival to see if I could learn a thing or two and
ultimately support the raw teachers, leaders, and visionaries of
our movement who work to create a better world:)
Speaking of raw visionaries I really have to
commend Dhrumil for all his work at
http://www.welikeitraw.com he has been posting video
journals to share some of the insights he's gained from living
the living foods lifestyle. His most recent video journal was
about
letting go of seeking. It resonated with me because I
remember when I was at my worst with
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I felt like I was always searching
for the answer to my illness. What I didn't realize was that my
constant searching only created more searching and I never felt
complete because I was under the constant impression that I was
broken and that something was missing. Many years later I know
that in order to heal I had to know and feel well being inside
of me even if at times I was just pretending or imagining to
feel well. I realize now that well being is created from the
inside, not searched for under every "holistic rock" and once
you know deep in your being that you are well, perfect,
complete, and whole no matter what your circumstances that is
when all the answers just come flooding in without you having to
search for them! I think my number one advice I would give to
someone suffering from Chronic Fatigue would be to everyday
imagine being and feeling well. Imagine feeling wellness all
through your body, what would it look, feel, taste, and smell
like? Then the remainder of the day focus on gratitude and joy
and if you happen to be eating raw foods at the same time even
better:)
My Apartment Hydroponic Garden
Hey loves as some of you might know I live in an
apartment now and when I moved I had to give up my community
garden. Luckily I gave it to my friend and he gives me fresh
greens anytime I want! But My boyfriend and I love to grow
things so we finally set up a hydroponics garden in our
apartment balcony. My boyfriend is an expert at hydroponic
gardening so it was pretty easy for him to set up this system,
it might not be as easy for a beginner but I'm positive you
could call the company for some support. We used the Hydrofarm Hydroponic Megagarden System
but if you want a smaller garden you can use Hydrofarm's Emily's Garden System
which
I think might be easier to set up. Anyways loves I will keep you
posted on how Cecilia's garden grows. If you are seriously
interested in setting up hydroponic garden to start growing your
own food give me a call I might be able to give you some
guidance 206-339-3493:)
Summer of Raw
Some of you may not know but during the school
year I work with children during the day and run my
business when I get home and on the
weekends but the last day of school was June 5th so I am 100%
dedicated to spreading the joy of raw foods this summer. I have
some classes and events coming up, am
in the negotiations to do some raw cheffing, and would love to
talk to you! So if you have been thinking about getting a
raw food phone consultation with me
now is the time to do it. Better yet if you live in the S.F. Bay
Area come to one of my talks, classes,
potlucks, or events!
I also just joined the
give it to me raw online community if you
would like to say a cybernetic hello.
Last potluck was our
biggest one yet with almost 20 people and believe it or not one
lady brought three different types of raw desserts. Lemon
meringue, raw banana cream pie, and raw cacao truffles! Maybe
she was gearing up for our raw
pie contest in July!
New Raw Friend
I love to create raw community that's the main
reason I have a potluck so I can meet new raw food friends. So
imagine my delight when the universe worked it's magic and
delivered me a new raw food friend.
Not only do I have someone to do Whole Food's and Farmer's
market runs with, but I have the opportunity to share
experiences with someone who has healed herself of a serious
brain injury using a holistic approach and raw foods. She is a an
accomplished author and has wrote a book called,
If I Only Had a Brain Injury: A TBI Survivor and Life Coach's
Guide to Chronic Fatigue, Concussion, Lyme Disease, Migraine, or
Other Medical Mysteries. I just started reading it and I
find it chock full of good information for anyone who has a
brain injury or is struggling with a so called " incurable
disease." If you are interested you can
buy it as an
e-book or at
Amazon
as a hard copy.
Till next month remember: "You can never have a happy ending at the
end of an unhappy journey" -Abraham
Love,
C
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Guacamole Goji Berry Salad
My quick and easy dinner
the last few nights
Salad
bowl of mixed
baby greens
handful of Goji Berries
1 fuji apple cored and chopped
(can use nectarine or mango as well)
1 teaspoon Vegan DHA Flax Oil
Juice from 1/2 lime
sprinkle of pink salt (optional)
1 pinch
cayenne pepper
Guacamole
1
large avo
small handful cilantro chopped
1 green onion chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin
juice from 1/2 lime
sprinkle of pink salt (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Mix baby greens, goji berries, and apple in a bowl with
juice from 1/2 a lime, sprinkle of pink salt and cayenne,
and flax oil. In a separate bowl mash avocado with remaining
ingredients to make a simple guacamole, adjust seasonings if
necessary. Top salad with guacamole and enjoy as a really
easy dinner:)
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