Introduction to Eating Raw

I realize "eating raw" might conjure up thoughts of cold, crunchy, tasteless food day after day (it did for me) - but it doesn't have to be this way! 

I've been 70-100% raw since February 2012, and while the food is room temperature or colder, it's also colorful, flavorful and glowing with life-force energy. I feel lighter and healthier and really enjoy my food - even more so that I did cooked food.

If you're interested in getting started with raw, it's very easy; you don't have to be 100% - start with maybe 20% and gradually increase the amount of raw fresh foods in your diet each day. Since it's summertime, this is a great time to start.

All you need is a food processor, blender, and optionally a paint strainer (for the green smoothie & nut milk  - you can get a 2-pack of paint strainers from Home Depot for about $8). Eventually, if you decide you love eating raw, invest in a food dehydrator so you can make flour-less breads (about $30-50, like this one). 

For this post I'll share some of my favorite, delicious, easy-to-make raw treats (that don't require a food dehydrator). Also, whenever possible eat organic!!!

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 MEALS  & SIDE DISHES

Nut milk

Soak 1 cup almonds for 4+ hours (can also use a mix of almonds, walnuts & pecans). In a blender, mix nuts with 2 cups water and a few ice cubes. (Optionally you can add 1-2 pitted dates and/or 1 tsp vanilla to taste)
Pour the mixture through a paint strainer and squeeze or "milk" the strainer until all liquid has been extracted. Keep refrigerated.
 

Breakfast Cereal

1 heaping tbl flax meal
1 heaping tbl slivered almonds (or chopped walnuts)
1 tbl raisins or blueberries
1 tsp stevia (or agave)
1/2 cup nut milk

Optionally, add cinnamon, a spoonful of vanilla protein powder or sliced banana.

Quick Guacamole

Mash 1 avocado with a fork. With a spoon, mix in 2 tbl chopped purple onion and 2-3 tbl lemon juice. One of my favorites!!!

Garden Burgers

Combine in a food processor:

• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup walnuts (or sliced almonds)
• 1/4 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbl agave
• 1 tbl oil: extra virgin olive, sesame, or your choice
• 1-2 tbl nutritional yeast (optional: makes for "cheesy" flavor)

Scoop a heaping spoonful onto a large lettuce leaf (such as Romaine) and fold the leaf over in lieu of bread. Optionally, add Bragg Amino Acids to the mix for more flavor. Delicious and very filling!

Green Salad (adapted from therawtarian.com)

Mix chopped kale and romaine lettuce (about 1 cup each).
Using your clean hands, mix in 1 tbl olive oil, kneading until all leaves are saturated with oil.
Add 1 tsp of raw apple cider vinegar, 1 tbl chopped purple onion, and 1 tbl walnuts.
Optionally, sprinkle on 1 spoonful of nutritional yeast. Very tasty!

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 SNACKS & DESSERTS

 

Banana Walnut Pudding

So easy - just mash a banana and add cinnamon and chopped walnuts. Gooey but sweet and filling!

Carrot Cake (adapted from therawtarian.com)

Combine in a food processor:

1 cup sliced carrots

1 cup walnuts

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 tsp agave (or 1 packet of stevia)

1/2 cup raisins

1 tsp cinnamon

 1 tbl water

Do not over-process - just pulse a few times until everything is crumbly. Tastes just like carrot cake!

Crumb Cake

Mix equal amounts of pecans and walnuts in a food processor (do not soak in water beforehand) until crumbly. Transfer crumbs to a bowl and add cinnamon and agave to taste. Makes an amazing dessert!!!

You can also add a little cacao for a chocolatey treat, or add nut milk & raisins and eat for breakfast.

Chocolate Pudding

In a food processor, mix:

1 avocado, diced

¼ c raw agave nectar, or more to taste

¼ c cocoa powder

¼ c water

2 t vanilla extract

¼ t sea salt

Place avocado, agave nectar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and sea salt in a blender. Gradually add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to achieve a creamy consistency. Chill overnight and enjoy as a rich dessert the next day.

Chocolate Fudge Brownies (adapted from therawtarian.com)

One of my favorite desserts - they really do taste like real brownies!

Combine in  a food processor:

1 cup pecans
1/2 cup dates
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup avocado
5 tablespoons raw cacao 
4 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Spread into a pan or cookie sheet (about 1/2" high). Freeze overnight; cut into squares. Store in the freezer for amazing chewy brownies!!!

Thin Mints (from http://www.onegreenplanet.org)

Mix together:

3/4 cup protein powder
1/2 + 2 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp stevia, liquid
1 tsp peppermint extract
6 -7 tbl coconut oil, liquid Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir together.  Scoop onto plate or tray, then set in fridge to set (you want the cookies to be hard to the touch). Keep refrigerator or store in freezer.

Cheesecake Pudding (adapted from therawtarian.com)

Soak 1 cup of cashews in water for at least 4 hours. Drain and add cashews to your food processor. Using the s-blade, whip the softened cashews, adding small amounts of water until the consistently is that of pudding.

Transfer "cashew cream" to a small bowl, and add about 1-2 tbl lemon juice and 2-3 tbl agave (modify amounts according to your taste). Oh soooo good!!!

Quick Cheesecake (adapted from therawtarian.com)
Based on the above, if you want to make firm cheesecake, mix about 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil in with the whipped cashews, lemon juice and agave; spread the mixture in a pan and refrigerate. Cut into squares and serve with fruit. Delicious, and I swear it tastes just like cheesecake!

Apple Cobbler
 
In a food processor, mix:

1 apple, chopped

1/2 c walnuts
1 tsp maple agave

cinnamon

Don't over process, but mix until crumbly. Delicious!!!
 

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SMOOTHIES

Berry Smoothie

In a blender mix:

1 cup nut milk
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup chopped strawberries
1/3 cup blueberries
1/3 cup chopped blackberries

1 tsp vanilla
stevia (I use 2 packets) or agave to sweeten
a few ice cubes

Optionally, add 1 heaping tbl vanilla protein,1 tbl flax oil, 1/4 cup of coconut kefir or 1/3 sliced banana. Thick & yummy!

Green Smoothie

In a blender, mix:

3 cups water
1-3 chopped green apples (depending on how sweet you like it)
1/2 chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped kale
1/2 cup chopped spinach
1 tbl spirulina

After mixing, strain about 2/3 of the pulp by pouring the mixture through a paint strainer little by little, and squeezing or "milking" the strainer until all the liquid has been extracted. Dispose of the pulp and rinse the strainer. Optionally, add stevia to the smoothie to sweeten.

Almond Smoothie

In a blender mix:

1 cup nut milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup almond butter
1 heaping tbl vanilla protein
1 tbl flax oil
1 tsp vanilla
 stevia (I use 2 packets) or agave to sweeten
a few ice cubes

Chocolate Smoothie

In a blender mix:

1 cup nut milk
1/2 cup water 
1 tbl avocado
1 heaping tbl cacao
1 heaping tbl vanilla or chocolate protein
1 tsp vanilla
stevia (I use 2 packets) or agave to sweeten
a few ice cubes

Optionally you can further thicken by adding 1 tbl flax oil, 1/2 cup cashews, 1/4 cup almond butter, chocolate pudding (recipe above), or 1/3 banana

Alternative Talk Radio

I admit over the past 2 years, I've become an alternative talk radio junkie (especially since I work from home), listening to live radio shows as well as replays all day as I work.

What is alternative talk radio? Radio shows that explore topics such as metaphysics, ancient mysteries, alternative healing & self-improvement techniques, psychic phenomenon, etc. I do believe these shows are helping to elevate the consciousness of the planet, and I've learned & benefited so much, especially from the guests who do live energy work & clearings!!!

If you're like me, or are at least interested in tuning into some of the shows, here's my list - enjoy!!!


Live Radio

Hay House Radio: http://www.hayhouseradio.com/day_by_day.php#

Free Archives

Seeing Beyond: http://seeingbeyond.com/index.php?page=archives-category

Just Energy Radio: http://justenergyradio.com/just-energy-radio-archives.htm

Dr. Pat Bacilli: http://thedrpatshow.com/pastshows.php

World Puja Network: http://www.worldpuja.org/archives.php (for free membership, sign-up here: http://www.worldpuja.org/login.php)



Telesummits (offering free 48 hour replays!!)

The Sheila Show (Sheila Gale): http://www.sheilashowyou.com/

My Wellness Revolution (Adoley Oduntin): http://mywellnessrevolution.com

You Wealth Revolution (Darius Barazandeh): http://youwealthrevolution.com

Energized Living Today (Cindy Kubica): http://energizedlivingtoday.com

Inner Healing Compass (Karen King & Salma Fomradas): http://www.innerhealingcompass.com

Quantum Healing & Soul (Shifra Hendrie): http://www.quantumhealingandsoul.com/

The Masters Gathering (Harrison Klein & Farhana Dhalla): http://www.themastersgathering.com

The Aware Show (Lisa Carr): http://theawareshow.com

New Awakening Summit: https://thenewawakeningsummit.com/

Healing with the Masters (Jennifer McLean): http://www.healingwiththemasters.com/
Jazz Up Your Life With Judy (Judy Anderson): http://www.jazzupyourlifewithjudy.com
The Wisdom Show (Jean Swann): http://www.thewisdomshow.com

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Ann Taylor's Belief Re-patterning

Ann Taylor is a healer with the remarkable ability to re-pattern beliefs. The idea is that beliefs are like hardened mud tracks, and Ann's ability allows her to "re-plow" the landscape of your mind, allowing for new, more empowering beliefs to be laid out. All you do is listen to her voice and your belief structures about a certain topic are revamped; topics such as finances, health, success, trauma, debt, etc etc.

Though it's not hypnosis - you are very awake and alert during the processes - Ann's voice is comforting and hypnotic.

I admit for a long time I didn't feel anything and didn't believe anything was happening. It was only after I listened to her on a teleclass late at night and was unable to sleep that I knew something had happened -- I don't know how else to describe it except to say my brain felt "charged" (I've since heard Ann warn people not to listen before bed - now I know why!)

Honestly, I generally don't feel anything when Ann does her processes, but one time I focused on the issue at hand and felt something shift in my brain, leaving the issue lifeless and without any charge whatsoever. Now I actually never think of the incident; when/if I do it's like a black & white scene that happened to someone else - absolutely nothing in me gets triggered. Amazing!

You can learn more about Ann's work at http://www.innerhealing.com/; you can even try a brief sample of her processes on the homepage.

Her website offers an array of cd's for purchase on topics like money, youth, rejection, etc and if you sign up for her newsletter, you'll be informed of upcoming teleclasses where she offers her cd's for a discount.

The only drawback to Ann's work is that you cannot listen while you sleep - you must actively tune in; therefore listening to process after process can be time-consuming.

That said, if you have the time give it a try

Matrix Energetics - Miracles Abound!

What is Matrix Energetics? 

Here's the definition offered by Richard Bartlett on their website:

"Matrix Energetics is a powerful consciousness technology that provides for instantaneous and lifelong transformation at the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Based upon widely-known principles of Quantum Physics, Matrix Energetics taps into the morphic field of infinite potential and provides easy access to infinite possibilities for all who choose to participate. "

I really can't explain what Matrix Energetics is, because I can only use what is in my perceptual field, and therefore each one of us would have a unique definition. But for purposes of this blog, the quantum view of reality is that there are infinite possibilities in existence, and time & space are illusions so it's just a matter of aligning with the reality you want. Also, there is no physical reality (atoms are infinitesimally small and separated by vast amounts of empty space, so we're all really just empty space; physicality is an illusion);  rather all of life is just patterns of light & information, and using your consciousness, you can manipulate these patterns to manifest what you want.

So much of Matrix Energetics is about coming from the heart (not head) and returning to being like a child. Or, put another way, using the left-brain is limited, and using the right-brain opens you up to vast amounts of information.

When you ask for information about a problem or issue, the world speaks to you & provides all the information & guidance required - we've just learned to shut it off by being in our logical minds. But when you "drop down into the heart" the world comes alive, and playing by using your imagination you get results. It sounds simple but it works. If you want to learn more, I highly recommend reading Richard Bartlett's book "The Physics of Miracles", available on Amazon: 

http://www.amazon.com/Physics-Miracles-Tapping-Consciousness-Potential/dp/1582702470/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298150507&sr=1-3

I highly recommend taking a seminar; I participated in Level 1 & 2 back in January of 2011 and it was incredible!!!! About 200-300 people all in a room (typically a hotel banquet room) with a stage up front. Bartlett and his assistant lead the seminar, which includes some basic science along with "techniques" to get you out of the left brain into the playful, wise, aware right brain; you experiment (or play) with two-pointing, parallel realities, frequencies, time travel, etc. Many from the audience are chosen to be worked on by Bartlett or his assistant, which is where miracles occur, as they "pop" the person into a new reality: bones are straightened, bodies are aligned, pain is released, all with a light touch. Nearly everyone falls back - looks like evangelical healing! - but it's actually that new patterns of light & information are entering their consciousness proving too much for the left-brain to handle so they fall back. In partner exercises, I fell once and felt extremely woozy twice.

For more information, visit http://www.matrixenergetics.com; there are also many videos on YouTube.  I'll be doing Level 3 (Whizard's Training) in March of 2012 and I can't wait!!

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Access Consciousness

Access Consciousness was founded by Gary Douglas over 20 years ago, and is basically a collection of tools and techniques to "empower you to know what you know", enabling you to change any area of your life. I've been practicing some of the tools & techniques since spring of 2011, and I've gotten tons out of them  --

So much of Access is about asking open-ended questions to get out of our limited reality into expanded possibilities. When you ask these questions, you don't answer of "figure them out" with your logical mind; rather you ask then play around in the realm of expanded possibilities where the answers, insights, etc come naturally to you.

Questions like:
What if nothing you've done in your entire life has ever been wrong?
What if whatever you thought was "wrong" with you was actually your greatness?
What if autism/ADD/ADHD are brilliant abilities (not disabilities)? - and those with them are here to change to world?
What if the "recession" isn't even true? - that it's just a thought construct people buy into?

If you feel stuck on anything, ask: "What else is possible here?"

For any "problem", ask: "What's right about this that I'm not getting?", or "How could this turn out better than anything I could have ever imagined?"

And my favorite: "What would it be like if I had ________ right now?" (whatever you are wanting to create) This pops you right into a reality where what you want actually exists, and is wonderful for manifesting. I have to careful not to ask this late at night or I get so excited I can't sleep! :-)

There are many. many, many more techniques and I have yet to take any courses (just working with open-ended questions has done wonders :-) When I do, I will fill you in

For more information, visit:

-http://www.AccessConsciousness.com
-http://www.drdainheer.com/
-http://beingyouchangingtheworld.com


You can also listen to facilitator radio shows on WorldPuja.org*:

- http://www.worldpuja.org/consciousness.php (Gary Douglas & Dain Heer - Fridays)
- http://www.worldpuja.org/access-consciousness.php (Rikka Zimmerman - Wednesdays)

*WorldPuja archives are available for FREE, up to 48 hours - sign up at http://www.worldpuja.org/benefits.php

Theta Healing - Magical!!

I completed Theta Healing Basic DNA course in January, 2011 at Lightwork Seminars in San Francisco. Wow, what can I say??? It's MAGICAL - that's for sure!!!  It's basically about accessing the theta brainwave, and reaching the "7th plane" to facilitate healing. The founder, Vianna Stibal cured herself of terminal cancer with this modality.

According to Vianna (who seems extremely psychic), in our "world" there are 7 planes: the 1st one is minerals & crystals; 2nd one is the realm of fairies & elementals; 3rd is our 3-d plane; 4th is where we go when we pass on - just like the 3-d plane, but extremely refined; the 5th is the realm of angels & ascended masters; the 6th is the Laws (Law of Attraction, Magnetism, Time, Astrology, Truth, just to name a few); and the 7th is the realm of the Creator (God, spirit, source). Since the 7th plane is above the Laws, anything can be created or changed, independent of time or space.

In the Basic Theta course, you learn a meditation that puts you in Theta, and also takes you to the 7th plane; once "here" you command the Creator to initiate the changes you want.

If you command a healing and nothing happens, it's because you have beliefs blocking the change, and for that you command that the limiting belief be pulled & replaced (and you learrn how to do his also)

I do the meditation twice a day - I really love it - however I'm not nearly as psychic as Vianna (or my instructor), at least not yet. Supposedly if you keep practicing, you eventually open your psychic centers, so I'm trying to be patient :-) When I do the meditation, I perceive bright white light everywhere - it s truly amazing and beautiful.

After completing the course (1 weekend), others told me I was glowing (and I definitely felt like it!) Also, I could not watch television for weeks & weeks; eventually I gave in watching comedies, but to this day, 1 year later, I cannot watch commercials (I have to put them on mute) I definitely cannot watch news shows, as the energy seems very dense.

And yes I have created miracles! My best example is that I was scheduled to be audited; during the meditation I heard the word "canceled" (either I commanded this or I heard it - I'm not sure). A few days later, I called the IRS since I hadn't heard from them -- and the rep said my audit had been canceled, so don't worry about it. YAY!!!!!

If you're interested in Theta Healing, read Vianna's book, "Theta Healing", available for about $10 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Theta-Healing-Introducing-Extraordinary-Modality/dp/1401929281/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1298150374&sr=1-1  (or just read the first pages on Amazon's "Click to Look Inside" which tell of how she cured herself)

Also check out ThetaHealing.com

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