Raw Living Foods Lifestyle ✆

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Staying Raw Inspired,
Because It’s Changed my Life, Jim Carey

From Raw Pleasure.com.au
In This Newsletter You Will Find:
Article: The Benefits Of Soaking Your Nuts, Grains, Seeds And Legumes
Recipe: Raw Vegan Ice-Cream ~ 3 Flavours
Kitchen Hint: Easy Cleaning
From The Web: Green Smoothie Song
Product Specials: Great savings to be had here!
Local Events: Paul Nison In Australia
Soaking Your Nuts, Grains, Seeds And Legumes
Nature has set it up so that the nut, grain and seed may survive until proper growing conditions are present. Nature’s defense mechanism includes nutritional inhibitors and toxic substances that can be removed naturally when there is enough precipitation to sustain a new plant after the nut, grain or seed germinates. When it rains the nut, grain or seed gets wet and can then germinate to produce a plant. So we are mimicking nature when we soak our nuts, grains and seeds.

Raw Vegan Ice-Dream ~ 3 Flavours
Mmmm… summer is over and we’re into Autumn but there is still time to enjoy a yummy ice-dream… in fact, we enjoy ice-dream all year around! Who needs summer as an excuse?

Easy Cleaning
When using your juicer or blender, always clean straight after use. This way nothing gets a chance to dry on and it’s almost a matter of rinsing your blender or juicer.

However if you forget, as sometimes happens to the very best of us, soaking is your answer. For juicer parts warm water and a good soak for 10-15 minutes should be enough. After that you should be able to scrub your juicer clean as per normal!

If you have left your blender overnight and have a dried sauce all around the sides you can fill the jug with warm water and a small amount of environmentally friendly detergent. Allow to soak for 10 minutes and then turn it on. After that a good wipe with a cloth will help to remove any residue that is left.
From The Web
The Green Smoothie Song By Victoria And Valya Boutenko

Yes that IS Victoria in the picture! Food is healing and important to health. But so is song and laughter! Victoria Boutenko shows her playful, and creative sides in this warm catchy video created with her daughter Valya. Enjoy!

Thousand Island Dressing -
To see this recipe on youtube, go to:

Green soup/gazpacho at youtube-

Pieter, the wheatgrass man makes Essene/Wheatgrass/Living Bread
on youtube at:

Pieter, the Wheatgrass Man Opens a South American Coconut and hands one to Angela Stokes Monarch

Dorothy interviews Maria as she makes her raw chocolate at Matt and Angela Stokes

Dorothy doing tai chi for enlightenment in Vilcabamba, Ecuador

To see Dorothy make these candies, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2v_Ch3ZEY4

Raw Chocolate Covered Dried Apricots and Raw Mounds Bars:

To see this  raw cranapple juice made on video, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn1YhS3NSzs

To see this video on making Raw Rhubarb Smoothie, go to-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9dq77uPucs

To see Kevin show his raised garden beds, part 2, go to:

How to Make Your Own Lip Balm from Dorothy at taichibozeman.com/rawfoodblog and Mapuana:

To see this recipe, go to:

To See Sprouted Quinoa Salad (Tabouli)

and DIY Dish Soap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Raw Ketchup:

To see D make this raw mustard go to:

To see how to make your own eyeglass cleaner, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCPLAV-x5BU

Mung Bean Recipes – Salad and Party Mix -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLbR-QqhAIs

To see how to make your kale chips, go to:

To see Dorothy make these falafels, go to:

To see Dorothy make this mock tuna, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMPEZ2qGWrk

To see how to make raw vege kraut

To see how to make RAW Kombucha, go to

Kevin from taichibozeman.com shows part one of how to make your own raised garden beds in Bozeman, Montana

To see Kevin change our aquasana filter on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYxodb_isW

Midnight Truffles!

See Dorothy make this cleaning spray at-

To see the video on how to make these scones, go to:

To see the video on how to make squaghetti with garlic sauce, and squaghetti with marinara sauce, go to:

Try making this sweet and simple Valentine Pear. To see it made, go to:

Take a look at these raw food snacks at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcHS78fbIu0

To watch Dorothy sprout buckwheat and make buckwheat crunchies, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SUNkDSdQ9A

To see Dorothy make her raw cherry green smoothie, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaBiDpenGI4

raw grapefruit green juice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItmPZTVBKWg

To see Dorothy make raw white chocolate, and a tai chi/chi kung exercise for the kidneys, to to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Wy3ypGRJA

To see how to make raw asparagus with raw hollandaise sauce, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLOt-7RCgns

To see how to make raw carob/coconut fudge go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sHQv8jBWbs

To see how to make brazil nut nog, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFpMbF21Q3I

To see how to juice wheatgrass, make banana ice cream and cashew nut butter, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOgFVcnUdNE

To see Dorothy make tahini sauce, and give nutrients in sesame seeds, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC1UCp7bW-k

To see Dorothy share her recipe for raw leek/pea soup, and how to dehydrate foods, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI_qyYmwsTI

To see Dorothy make raw vegan sushi rolls, see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?vMI_1VsygYn4

MUCH better than mayonnaise you can buy. To see Dorothy make this mayonnaise go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5lPxBIz7nY

To see Dorothy make a raw banana split on You Tube, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSlIsnCGfeA
To see Dorothy make pine nut yogurt, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOqLHaISHo

To See Dorothy perform the Yang Style Short form go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldUr-IPHl38

To see Dorothy make rejuvelac, go to : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNzbehnZkmg

To see Dorothy teach how to grow wheatgrass, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NxUjFKDj20

To see Dorothy make Chia Jam, and give a Tai Chi exercise on letting go of mourning, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvxutez4Ka4

To see Dorothy make almond milk, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCxEtJHmzIg
To see Dorothy teach how to grow alfalfa and clover sprouts, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8jVaXfXo9Q

See the how-to video on U-tube by Dorothy

Alfalfa Sprouts and Clover Sprouts

This remarkable plant contains an abundance
of essential nutrients and is abundant
in health benefits.

Alfalfa is really a member of the pea family, making it a legume. It can be planted anywhere in the world, at any time of the year, regardless of temperature and climate and it harvests in only 7 days.

Nutritional Benefits

Anti-oxidant rich: Alfalfa sprouts is the top source of anti-oxidant among all vegetables. By drinking this juice regularly, it could prevent untold number of degenerative diseases. Some examples are heart disease, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis and even cancer.

Arthritis: A compound in alfalfa sprouts inhibits inflammation, making this plant highly beneficial for arthritis sufferers.

High blood pressure: Eat your way out of high-blood pressure with this plant that contains something magical that helps lower blood pressure.

Immune booster: Drinking alfalfa sprouts juice regularly will greatly boost your immune function as it increases the activity of your natural killer cells.

Leukemia: Recent studies also suggested that an amino-acid called L-canavanine, may be a natural agent that is effective to fight leukemia.

Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol: The active components in alfalfa have been tested to lower LDL cholesterol accumulation in the liver.

Short-sightedness: A study shows that this juice may also be responsible in the treatment of short-sightedness.

Ulcers of the intestine: This highly nutritive juice is also very gentle and healing for patients with ulcers in the intestine.

Sprouts Have The Highest Concentration Of Nutrition Per Calorie Of Any Food

Sprouts are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, chlorophyll and protein. They are low calorie and contain little or no fat. The fat they do contain is the healthy fat that your body needs. As some of the most nutritious foods that exist, they make a great addition to any healthy eating plan. Use in salads, on sandwiches, added to soups or stir fried with vegetables. Enjoy these nutrient-packed delicacies as a snack all by themselves or added as a garnish to a main dish. Eat them raw or cooked. Of course, as with all food, the nutritional value is greater when they are eaten raw. But eating them cooked is better than not eating them at all.

Sprouting magnifies the nutritional value of the seed. It boosts the B-vitamin content, triples the amount of vitamin A and increases vitamin C by a factor of 5 to 6 times. Starches are converted to simple sugars, making sprouts very easily digestible. You can have them fresh all year round, even when fresh vegetables are hard to find. It’s easier than planting a garden outside and they’re ready much quicker. You can even grow them when the ground outside is frozen solid. And the best part is that you can grow the freshest, tastiest sprouts right in the comfort of your own kitchen. It takes less than 2 minutes a day and they are ready in 3 to 7 days, depending on the variety.

You can sprout seeds, beans, grains and nuts. Some of the most popular varieties are alfalfa, broccoli, red clover, radish, mung beans, lentils, garbanzo beans and peas.

Alfalfa sprouts are what people typically think of when you mention sprouts. They are the ones you commonly see at a salad bar. Rich in phytochemicals, they protect against cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and fibrocystic breast disease. They stimulate natural killer cell activity, which strengthens the immune sustem. What’s more, they are beneficial in reducing symptoms of PMS and menopause, including hot flashes. Furthermore, they contain high concentrations of antioxidants, the body’s defense against the destruction of DNA which is the cause of aging. Alfalfa sprouts are abundant sources of vitamins A, B, C, E and K, the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Also carotene, chlorophyll, amino acids and trace elements. They contain 35% protein. One pound of alfalfa seed produces 10-14 pounds of sprouts.

Red clover sprouts look like alfalfa sprouts and have a mild, sweet flavor. Rich in phytochemicals, in particular genistein, which is known to prevent the formation of new blood vessels inside a tumor, in essence starving the tumor, it is protective against diseases like cancer. Red clover contains naturally occurring plant estrogens, similar to human estrogen, so they are helpful with PMS, menopause, hot flashes and fibrocystic disease. They are contraindicated with tamoxifen treatment. Please consult your physician if you are receiving this treatment before using sprouts. They contain vitamins A, B, C, E and K, the minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus and zinc, trace minerals, carotene, chlorophyll and amino acids. They contain 26% protein.

How to Grow Your Own Sprouts

Sprouts are easy to grow and take a minimum of effort. You probably already have everything you need to start your own kitchen garden.

To grow sprouts in jars on your kitchen sink, you will need:
1. a wide-mouth jar
2. screen or netting
3. a rubber band
4. a bowl to drain the jar
5. fresh water
6. sprouting seeds

Organically grown sprouting seeds are preferable. Seeds that are not specifically sprouting seeds and are not organic may be chemically treated with pesticides and those chemicals will end up in your sprouts. Two oz. of seeds will yield 1-2 pounds of sprouts, and 8 ounces of beans will yield 1 pound of sprouts. Your indoor garden will grow best when the temperature is between 65F and 75F (18C and 25C).

Step 1.
Put 1 to 2 Tbsp. of seeds or 3 to 4 Tbsp. of beans in a wide mouth jar.

Step 2.
Cover with netting or cheescloth and secure with a rubber band.

Step 3.
Rinse a couple times, then fill the jar 3/4 full with pure water, room temperature, and soak 6-8 hours or overnight.

Step 4.
Drain soak water. Rinse 2 or 3 times in cool water.

Step 5.
Invert jar and prop at angle in sink or bowl to drain.

Step 6.
Rinse 2 or 3 times twice a day in cool water.

Step 7.
Place sprouting jar in bright light, but not direct sunlight, last sprouting day to allow chlorophyll to form.

Step 8.
Enjoy In three to seven days.

Seed sprouts, like alfalfa or red clover are 1″ (2.5 cm) to 2″ (5 cm) long when ready. Bean sprouts, like lentils or peas are 1/4″ (.5 cm) to 1/2″ (1 cm) long when ready. These are more tender when small. Mung beans are 1″ (2.5 cm) to 2″ (5 cm) long when ready. They are best grown in the dark to prevent bitterness. They should be rinsed 3 to 4 times a day. Taste the sprouts as they are growing to see when you like them best.

Step 9.
Drain well. Cover the jar with a lid, or transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate to store.

Almond Dreams

I make these quite frequently as they satisfy something wonderful in my spirit.

Soak buckwheat for 2 hours, then drain and let sprout 1.5 days. If possible, wash every few hours, as the seeds get slimy.  I use a sprouter bag for this, not the jar. It seems easier to me. Dehydrate 105 degrees for 4-6 hours.

3 heaping T raw almond butter
3 heaping T coconut butter or Cacao Bliss (chocolate is great!)
1/3 c. sprouted buckwheat, dehydrated.
1/3 c. goji berries
1/4 c. sweetener of choice, if you used straight coconut butter – none if you used cacao bliss.

Blend almond butter and coconut butter in Food Processor. Add the rest and pulse to a paste. Form into balls and chill.
Oh, my gosh, a great raw candy! Crunchy with the buckwheat!