Mango Cake!!

Ingredients

Crust: 
1 C each almonds and raisins

Cheesecake layer:

2 cups Cashews, ground finely*

1/4 cup raw honey

1/4 cup agave

Juice of 1 medium lemon

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Mango layer :

4 cups fresh or frozen mango, diced

2 dried pineapple rings, soaked 2-4 hours

1 small, really ripe banana

1 tbs Coconut Oil (optional)


Methods/steps
Crust:

blend both ingredients until left with bits

Cheesecake layer:

In high speed blender, mix all ingredients until smooth.

spoon the mixture onto the nut crust.

Mango Layer:

Puree all ingredients until smooth in a food processor or blender. Pour over the cheesecake layer.

Carrot Ginger Soup!

Ingredients:
Juice from 10 carrots and 1 green apple
1 avocado
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. chopped ginger
1/4 tsp. allspice
Methods/steps
Put everything in a high speed blender and blend till thick and smooth. Serve slightly warm.

Zucchini Linguine with Basil Pesto

• For the Basil Pesto:
• 2 Cups Tightly Packed Basil
• 1/2 Cup Pine Nuts
• 1/4 Cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 Clove Garlic
• 1/2 Tsp Himalayan or celtic sea salt
• 1/4 Cup Cold Pressed olive oil
• Spring or Filtered Water
• For the Zucchini Linguini:
• 3 Large Zucchini
• 2 Medium Tomatoes
• 8-10 Dried Olives
• 1/2 Red Capsicum
• 2 Tbsp Pine Nuts
• 1/2 Cup Basil Pesto

Methods/steps

1. For the Pesto:
2. Soak the pinenuts and pumpkin seeds for at least 4 hours. Drain and rinse.
3. Place all ingredients apart from the water into a food processor and process until almost smooth. You still want a little texture to it. Add a little water at a time if it seems too dry.
4. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a week.
5. For the Zucchini Linguini:
6. Use a julienne peeler to slice the zucchini lengthways into long noodles and place in a large bowl. You could also use a spiralizer.
7. Chop the tomatoes and capsicum, destone and chop the olives and add these with the pine nuts to the zucchini.
8. Add the pesto and mix thoroughly to combine.
9. Leave to sit for 1hour before serving if you would like the noodles to soften a bit.

Micro waves kill nutritional value and alter DNA

If this is what micro waves do to plants, what does it do to us?
Check out these awesome links for more info:
http://wakeup-world.com/2011/06/15/why-did-russia-ban-the-use-of-microwave-ovens/?ref=nf
http://www.naturalnews.com/022015.html

All things have a frequency because all things vibrate.
Let me explain: our world is made of atoms, which make elements (carbon, hydrogen, gold, lead etc) which make molecules (H2O) which in turn make us and the world we live in. All atoms literally vibrate with energy and offer a  frequency. Because this world is made of atoms, this means we all vibrate as well.

Due to the fact that we are vibrational beings, we each offer a unique frequency to the world. This can either be a high frequency, which would result in a higher energy, or a low frequency. The ideas we entertain, the people we associate with, the objects we surround ourselves with, and the foods we eat all vibrate and affect our vibration as well. This is why when we listen to uplifting music it lightens our mood because if the music has a higher frequency than us, it lifts  us until we are literally vibrating at the same higher level of energy. This also explains why when you talk to someone who is feeling blue it is easy to feel sad/lower your vibration too because their frequency/energy levels "rub off" on you.

When someone radiates with a contagious, happy attitude, others notice that when they walk away from being with that person, some of that contagious energy has "rubbed off" onto them, causing them to feel better. This "rubbing off" of energy is called entrainment, which means to adjust or synchronize to someone or something's vibration. Entrainment an is a vital concept evident in and applicable to our everyday  lives. For instance, when you eat food, you entrain to the vibration that it resonates. If we are eating healthy, vibrant, nutrient rich foods that offer a high frequency, our bodies entrain, on cellular, molecular and atomic levels to that frequency. If we eat foods that boost our energy it is impossible to get sick, because we simply are, in the most literal form possible, energetically resonating at a level above sickness and disease, thus making it impossible to get sick.

Due to the fact that we all vibrate, we are affected by electromagnetic waves.These electromagnetic waves all correspond to a different level of energy and have the ability to lower or heighten our vibration. Their order of energy levels (from lowest to highest frequency) is as follows: radio waves, microwaves, infra-red, visible light, ultra-violet, X-rays, gamma rays.

On a day to day basis, we are surrounded by these waves. There are constantly surrounding such as in our cars when we listen to the radio, or at home when we cook with a microwave, watch the TV, or spend time on our computers. TVs and computers emit X-rays which, when used in any amount are capable of removing the electrons from atoms and damaging or detrimentally altering living cells and the DNA contained within these cells. This process of removing electrons from our cells resulting in producing a cation, or a positively charged ion. Ionizing, or in other words, simply displacing a single electron may sound harmless enough, however it generates enough energy to rearrange or even destroy the biological structuring in molecules. This is the process that happens to your food when people microwave, use cold pasturization or irritation on their food. I personally find it rather scary that all three of these undergo the same life-decimating process.

The number one way to elliminate these ions and free radicals from our systems is to oxygenate your body! This can be done in a number of ways,  including, deep breathing, exercising, drinking wheatgrass, eating leafy greens, thinking alkalizing/happy, non-stressful thoughts and knowing that all things are in perfect order, no matter how crazy life seems to get.

All electromagnetic waves
1) are reflected by metal
2) pass through glass, paper, plastic and all other non-metal objects
3) are absorbed readily by foods




   

How Positive and Negative Ions Affect Our Bodies (when there's an overload of cations, or positively charged ions)

	Negative Ions	Positive Ions
Blood vessels	Dilate blood vessels	Constrict blood vessels
Blood Pressure	Stabilize BP	Increase BP
Blood	Increase blood alkalinity	Increase blood acidity
Bones	Strengthen bones	Weaken bones
Urinary tract	Promote urination; increase nitrogen in urine	Suppress urination; decrease nitrogen in urine
Respiratory	Stabilize respiration and make breathing easier	Accelerate respiration and make breathing more difficult.
Pulse rate	Decrease pulse rate	Increase pulse rate
Heart	Enhance heart function	Impair heart function
Fatigue	Speed physical recovery	Prolong physical recovery
Autonomic Nervous System	Calm and relax nerves	Tense and strain the nervous system
Growth	Promote healthy growth	Suppress and delay growth

Emotional Guidance Scale :) this chart can be used to determine your current frequency

1. Joy/Appreciation/Empowered/Freedom/Love

2. Passion

3. Enthusiasm/Eagerness/Happiness

4. Positive Expectation/Belief

5. Optimism

6. Hopefulness

7. Contentment

8. Boredom

9. Pessimism

10. Frustration/Irritation/Impatience

11. Overwhelment

12. Disappointment

13. Doubt

14. Worry

15. Blame

16. Discouragement

17. Anger

18. Revenge

19. Hatred/Rage

20. Jealousy

21. Insecurity/Guilt/Unworthiness

22. Fear/Grief/Depression/Despair/Powerlessness

Sources:

http://www.naturalnews.com/022015.html
http://wakeup-world.com/2011/06/15/why-did-russia-ban-the-use-of-microwave-ovens/?ref=nf
http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation/rad-around-us.html
http://www.epa.gov/radtown/tv-computer.html

Have you ever noticed while in the supermarket how perfectly colored, ideally shaped, or surprisingly large the fruits and veggies are that you are buying? You have possibly noticed this in many other foods too, for instance, how is it that each fish you see in the deli is has almost the same color scheme, size and, somehow, the same abnormal freckle-shape in the exact same spot? What ever happened to plain old fashioned food? Isnt food supposed to be to be grown, not crafted to someone's idea of the ideal? Where is all the genetic diversity? How is this a good thing? Who does it benefit?  Are we really helping things, or are we just making things worse for us in the long run? 
The biggest reason as to why the government instigated the use of genetically modified foods is because, according to them, we would otherwise run out of food and not be able to support the number of people in our world. Thus America, operating under this belief, began to genetically modify foods in the 60's. Since then, most of the corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar, sugar beets and canola in the U.S. has been genetically modified. Unknown to most, this also means that common ingredients derived from this foods, such as corn syrup, soy lecithin, sugar, and vegetable and cottonseed oils are very genetically modified as well. In my college biology class we learned high-fructose corn syrup, a main sweetener in almost everything, is an artificial sweetener made by chemically treating sugars extracted from corn. The process of making it goes as follows: 1) the starch from genetically modified corn is extracted and is processed to make 2) glucose which is then synthetically converted to 3) fructose which is then sold and further processed into common products such as soda, Yoplait yogurt, 100 calorie packs, Powerade, Ketchup, Capri Sun's, Nutri-Grain products, peanut butter etc. In fact, according to California's Department of Food and Agriculture, 70% of all processed foods in American supermarkets now contain GMOs, though no one is required to label them.

 It is interesting to note that almost every generically packaged food available on the market, especially in the U.S., contains genetically modified ingredients unless it specifically says on the packaging that it does not. It is also interesting to note that while almost every country on the North and South American continents permit and promote genetically modified foods, many European countries refuse to do so. In fact, the European Union has suspended the introduction of new genetically modified (GM) crops and has considered banning the import of all GM products altogether. In the U.S. and multiple other countries, the GM foods movement has crept forward quietly enough that the general populous does not know/is not educated enough to care about the effect it has on many local and global aspects of our world. 
A controversy exists about the labeling of genetically modified foods, due to the fact that nearly every box of cereal, every pre-packaged food, every restaurant (whether fast food or otherwise), and nearly every food produced in the U.S. contains genetically modified organisms. Even the cotton in most of our shirts is genetically modified! However, many people ignorantly believe genetically modified foods do not harm or impact humans and/or the environment enough to label foods that contain genetically modified ingredients. Fortunately people are awakening to the prominence of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in nearly every food, and are seeing and feeling the impact of them in the world and in their own bodies. 
As more people begin to separate themselves from mainstream foods, or the Standard American Diet (SAD), people are beginning to realize that our bodies don't need to ever get sick, that it is actually quite a natural thing to have a clear head, abundant energy, a healthy heart rate, clear skin, a full head of vibrantly colored hair (at any age) and the ability to thrive with health, energy and happiness in any stage of life. We don't need to genetically modify our foods for optimum nutrition because Mother Earth is smart enough to do that, naturally, by herself. We can all take charge of our own personal health in our lives, instead of relying on doctors and science to have all the solutions and quick fixes, allowing someone else to delegate what we put into our bodies, and blindly believing someone else's research, advertisements, and claims as to which things will bring us their idea of prosperity and health. 
It is time to take initiative and become personally sovereign for our own choices and our own bodies. It is very feasible for us to figure things out for ourselves, listen to our own bodies and intuitions in order to feel what our bodies really need for optimum personal and global nutrition rather than being content to depend upon information relayed to us by others. 

How to make raw almond milk!

Did you know??

The primary form of lactose maldigestion is estimated to occur in about 75% of the word's population? Crazy, right? Actually, many people are finding these days that they are acutely allergic to certain foods, most especially the ones that are typically extremely processed or are genetically modified (particularly corn, rice, milk, milk products, wheat/gluten, soy, peanuts etc). This is because it has only been since about the 60's (the "green" revolution) that we began genetically modifying our foods. Because our bodies have only had about 52 years since this shift in the way we grow and consume food, our bodies have not had enough time to adapt and many people are finding their bodies cannot tolerate these foods whose DNA as been altered. 

If you experience headaches, excessive mucus, ear infections, gas, bloating, intestinal discomfort or "goopey" eyes in the morning after consuming dairy you most likely have an intolerance to lactose. The scary thing is that many people, particularly in the U.S., do not know they have a lactose intolerance until they either 1) ask doctor about it 2)  are lactose free for a few days/ weeks and then try milk products again to test for allergic reactions. This is because most people have never gone without dairy products in their everyday diet, so they do not know the difference in how their bodies preform until they go off of it for a while. Even if you have been tested are definitely NOT lactose intolerant, it is good to go on a cleanse for a week or so every time the seasons change to flush the buildup of toxins and mucous out of your body. Citrus fruits and dark, leafy greens are some of the cheapest, easiest, most natural foods that will gently cleanse and heal the body from the mucoid plaque that comes from overloading the body with heavy, cooked, highly processed foods such as dairy products.

The very first thing I started changing in my diet when I went vegan was what I was putting on my cereal in the morning. No leche!  

Generic milk can easily be substituted  with rice, almond, or soy (which I actually DONT recommend, because soy also creates a lot of mucus in the body). These alternative milk products can be found at Good Earth, Smith's (in the Health Food Isle/section of the store), or at Costco in bulk. You can also make your own nut milk for a fraction of the price. I'll post the recipe below :)

• 1 C of soaked nuts (any kind)
• 3 C of water or 2 1/2 if you want it to be more like "whole" milk
• blend!
• pour through a cheesecloth to get rid of pulp
• taste, and add (optional) cinnamon, agave, honey, stevia, maple syrup, nutmeg, vanilla extract or almond extract to perfection!*

*NOTE: it is best to store almond milk (and all raw foods) in a glass container, because glass is more pure, doesn't leach chemicals into your food when heated up, and preserves the food for longer periods of time -- all of which a typical plastic household container does not do. :) 
ALSO, the reason as to why both recipes recommend soaking your nuts before you make them into a nut milk is because soaking initiates the growing process, causing the dormant life contained inside each uncooked nut you are using to begin to sprout and thereby increasing your nut milk's nutritional value exponentially.

Also, check out this sweet website!! I am in love with this bloke!
If you still have doubts about how to make almond milk, watch this video! (It's less than 1 minute long!)
 http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_485124/Delicious_Nut_Milk_Recipes

Wheatgrass!!

   

Did you know??
Wheatgrass juice is 70% chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the first product of light and contains more light energy than any other element. Chlorophyll is the basis of all plant life, so when you drink chlorophyll, you drink liquid sunshine!
Click on this awesome link to find out more benefits about drinking this magical elixir! 
click on this link to see more interesting facts and nutritional info about raw foods :) http://www.rawfoodnation.org/2009/the-benefits-of-wheatgrass-juice/♥