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CURRIED POTATO SALAD WITH CHIA SEEDS: CURRIED POTATO SALAD WITH CHIA SEEDS

Apr 05, 2011 01:09AM ● By Susan Onderko

*12 Organic potatoes (steamed or boiled)* 2 Organic onions* 1 Organic bell pepper* 2 Organic jalapeno peppers or your favorite peppers*1/2 b...

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Enhance Your Life-force with Raw Living Foods

Apr 05, 2011 01:07AM ● By Anne-Marie Derouault, PhD

Increasing the portion of raw living foods in our diet is part of a holistic, life-giving process. Cooking destroys most of the enzymes, 50% of the proteins and about 80% of the vitamins and minerals contained in raw foods. The body is then forced to spend energy to manufacture its own enzymes for digestion instead of other vital functions such as immunity and organ repair. Eating just a portion of our food in its natural state can make a significant difference.

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Spring Grocery List: (March-June)

Apr 04, 2011 06:40PM

Though these are not the only items you can eat, they are the most beneficial foods for this season.

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Pineapple Power

Apr 04, 2011 06:27PM ● By Dr. Hsui S. Chen

Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. It is also a good source of vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper and dietary fiber. But did you know pineapple can reduce pain and increase pregnancy?

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Eating is Just a Habit

Apr 04, 2011 06:23PM ● By Dr. Kathy Doner

Our eating habits were taught to us by our parents including the quantity of food we eat and quality of food we choose. These lessons were reinforced or changed over the years by friends, family, advertising, grocery stores and restaurants. About two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight, and almost one-third are obese, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The consequences of being overweight such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and some forms of cancer, make being overweight a virtual epidemic.

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Grapefruit – It’s Not Just for Breakfast

Apr 04, 2011 06:18PM ● By Dr. Hsiu S. Chen

Grapefruit is an excellent source for nutrients including vitamin C and the antioxidant lycopene. It has been touted as a weight loss aid in the grapefruit diet and has been reported to help lower cholesterol. But did you know that grapefruit is also good for pain relief, relaxation and sleep enhancement?

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Eating Organic – Can You Afford Not To?

Apr 04, 2011 01:40AM ● By Kimberle Smith

A study conducted by the University of Washington found that preschoolers eating primarily organic foods were exposed to fewer organophosphate pesticides than children eating primarily conventional foods. In 2006, the BBC reported that pesticides found in fruits and vegetables, and the decreased nutrients in non-organic produce, can cause mental health issues like depression, and memory problems in children and adults.

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Rene's Raw Papaya Pie

Apr 04, 2011 01:32AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Rene's Raw Papaya Pie Recipe

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Nutritious Trail Mix

Apr 01, 2011 01:52AM ● By Kimberle Smith

Mix together the following ingredients to build your own nutrition packed snack.

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Cleanse & Rejuvenate with Raw Foods

Apr 01, 2011 01:36AM

Adding fresh organic whole fruits and vegetables to our daily meal plan gives our bodies an opportunity to cleanse, rejuvenate, and re-build themselves. When the body is nourished with foods that are rich in life force, digestive enzymes, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, its nutritional needs are met, hunger is quelled and the process of self-detoxification and cleansing begins naturally.

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Raw Chocolate Pudding

Apr 01, 2011 01:20AM ● By Kimberle Smith

Blend cashews and water until creamy. Add agave, avocado and cacao and blend again until creamy. For added creaminess add 1 heaping tablespoon of coconut oil.

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Backyard Gardening: How to Get a Lot From Your Plot

Jul 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

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