Saturday, August 13, 2011

Goji Berries and Chia Seeds in my Green Smoothie


Goji berries are very rich in vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, and E. Goji berries are also an antioxidant, a source of selenium and germanium. The berries have 18 amino acids (higher than bee pollen), trace minerals, linoleic acid, and more beta carotene than carrots.

Chia seeds is a source for fiber, protein, antioxidents, vitamin C, Omega-3, and Omega-6,magnesium and iron. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of chia seeds into your Green Smoothie. Blend the chia seeds in a small coffee grinder for your smoothie.

Chia seeds (salba) info

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Carrot's Health Benefits

Today's Green Smoothie is orange!

Bursting with beta carotene, which the body processes into vitamin A - carrots are also rich in vitamins C, B3, B6, E and K as well as minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, molybdenum and potassium.
Carrots help regulate blood sugar levels and help reduce the risk of cancer.
Carrot-Banana Smoothie

4 whole carrots (I threw my carrots in a processor before the blender)
2 bananas (frozen)
1 cup water

This is a favorite smoothie from my Albuquerque-days from a little restaurant by the University.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Let's Have a RAW FOOD Party!


Next time you invite your friends over for pot-luck, let it be a RAW FOOD pot-luck.

I became a RAW FOODIST a week ago, although I've been a vegetarian for decades.

But then I decided to Just Do It - go completely RAW. After a week of only GREEN SMOOTHIES and 1 medium size carrot with avocado dip* once in awhile, I feel great and now I'm excited about blending a variety of tasty Green Smoothies, and creating some incredible RAW ORGANIC Meals.

But I need a mandolin so - today I ordered a ceramic Kyocera Adjustable Mandolin Slicer, and since I've had a few knife injuries, I bought the BladeX5 Cut & Slash Resistant Gloves - recommended by others who've been hurt using this dangerous but fabulous piece of equipment. Kyocera also makes a Julienne Slicer.

If you're single, making the incredible creation in the photo above, might not happen unless you have someone to share it with. So what better reason to make something fabulous then to have friends over for a pot-luck, and challenge them to share a RAW FOOD dish they've created. It can be as simple as guacamole with zucchini slices as the 'chip'. But some of your friends might want to really go all out.
“The food can be very simple or even gourmet depending on the creativity used to put it together,” says Comit, who also purports being vegan. “When you eat raw foods it’s extremely beneficial as you get all the minerals and nutrients from the whole foods that is absorbed directly into the body, improves digestion, controls blood pressure and increases energy.” Chef Francesco Comito, owner of Make It Raw.
* Today's guacamole dip had carrots, tomatoes, onions, avocados and seasoning - I rolled this mixture in cabbage leafs - messy, but yummy.

Monday, August 1, 2011