1By Shannon Kaiser (Mind Body Green) It’s easy to look at successful people and think they have it all figured out. They may seem like the A+ students of life. But what can we learn from them? Successful people often have certain characteristics in common — things like how they don’t focus on their competition or they surround themselves with positive people. Being successful is kind of like a system; once you know the program, you can put it into practice and live to your fullest […] Continue reading →
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This recipe is an adaptation of one I found in the SA Journal of Natural Medicine. You can experiment with the ingredients – the recipe is very forgiving, as it is difficult to get it wrong. Raw cacao is loaded with minerals and has an exceptionally high ORAC score (Oxygen radical absorbance capacity is a method of measuring antioxidant capacities). All other ingredients in this recipe also belong to the category of superfoods – so there is no need to feel guilty when […] Continue reading →
This yummy fudge pie is an adaptation of a recipe in the old La Leche League Cookbook. It is so easy and quick with a rich taste, but at the same time sugar, diary & wheat free. It freezes well. Suitable for Passover, as it does not contain leaven. Ingredients 3/4 cup of carob powder 1/2 cup of raw cacao powder (or use only carob or cacao) 1/4 cup of rice milk powder 1 cup peanut butter (sugar free and unsalted!) 1 cup raw honey 6 eggs (from free range & grain fed chickens, […] Continue reading →
OLD HEALTH TRENDS ARE BECOMING TRENDY AGAIN! By Mike Adams (Natural News) When it comes to health and nutrition, it seems like everything old is new again. Many foods or health protocols that used to be commonly enjoyed were later attacked and discredited by industry-funded “scientists” trying to sell toxic substitutes like vegetable oil or aspartame. But as health awareness has radically increased over the last two decades, many “old” things are new again. In this […] Continue reading →
Ever since my brothers and I were children, my mom made these sandwiches from time to time for us, which we loved. A platter full would be gone in no time at all. I have adapted them, using gluten free, or wheat free bread, vegan cheese instead of butter and vegan mayonnaise on top. If you are not strictly vegan a piece of boiled egg can be added. They are also great for cocktail parties or as starters instead of salads. Play around with various vegetables, but this is how we typically […] Continue reading →
This amazing raw chocolate icing is ready to use as soon as you pour it out of the blender. It’s a great raw vegan icing for cakes, brownies and the like! Iced cakes or brownies should be kept in the refrigerator. The icing lasts for 5 days in the fridge. Ingredients 1 cup dates 1/4 cup raw cacao (cocoa) powder 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup water (or a bit more if needed) Preparation Time 5 min Total Time 5 min Suggested Servings 8 servings Equipment: Blender Method 1. Place […] Continue reading →