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A Raw Diet Weight Loss Story! July 20, 2011 |
Superfood Evolution Ezine -- Issue #019
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Hello friends, Welcome again to Superfood Evolution! A big thank you to all my Superfoods-for-Superhealth site visitors for your attention and support! Here we go with my monthly newsletter #19. Many of you expressed great interest in learning more about superfoods, superhealth and achieving optimal states of aliveness! So, here it is by popular demand! It is my intent to uplift and empower your true health potential to create the best life ever for you and your family. "You are what you eat" is the first rule of thumb here, the rest just falls into place!
Raw Diet Weight Loss Story!As we have discussed before, one of the best superfoods you can eat are raw living foods that have the enzymes, nutrition and life force you need to hydrate and fuel the body in the highest way possible. For those who suffer from obesity issues, the raw vegan diet can provide the high quality, pure, fuel source needed to loose (release) unwanted weight.
As a result, there have been numerous weight loss stories about many people finding their "true body" on a raw food diet. This story is dedicated to one of those people. His name is Dave the Raw Food Trucker. And yes, that's right, he is a truck driver by profession. After adhering to a totally 100% raw vegan diet over the past 2 years, Dave lost over 180lbs of weight and cured a number of diseases that threatened his life. Dave was over 400 lbs before that (see pic below) and a diabetic. He was diagnosed with stage two colon cancer and kidney disease. He was on 24 prescription drugs and was basically dying. His left kidney needed to be removed, which was leaking proteins into his blood. After learning about the raw food diet, he began the process of healing himself. By letting go of the standard American processed food diet, he completely turned his health around in less than 6 months. His MRI test revealed a complete healing of both the cancer and kidney disease, which shocked his doctors. He did no form of chemotherapy or radiation, but attributes his recovery to shots of wheatgrass and gallons green juicing!
At the beginning of his journey, after a lifetime of the SAD diet and heavy amounts of meat eating, he found it easier to make the transition, initially, by eating at raw food restaurants that were prominent in the larger cities he traveled through regularly. He also said he went through a phase of eating almond butter to help his cravings for meat. He was able to wean himself off of all but two of his prescription medications. In addition, he is no longer a diabetic, after reading A Cure for Diabetes, by Gabriel Cousins and adhering to low sugar, high green juice diet.
Dave continues the path to complete superhealth and is presently writing a book which will discuss his journey and the process of rediscovering what it feels like to be alive again in a totally new body. He has been a great inspiration for many who not only want to shed those extra pounds, but totally transform their life, mind and spirit. He warns, "It is not just a diet, but a lifestyle commitment!" We love you Dave!! Visit his website for more info: Dave The Raw Food Trucker ASK A Question Section!
If you have a question about superfoods, super nutrition, diet or superfood recipes.... ask it HERE. In next issue of Superfood Evolution Ezine I will select four and, to the best of my ability, answer them directly. 1) Janice Newsom asks.... Where can I learn more about seaweed harvesting and places to get seaweeds on the coast of California?
Shira's ANSWER: The California School of Herbal Studies has a great 2 day introductory workshop class on Seaweed as Food and Medicine. The second day of the class is a seaweed harvesting field trip to the ocean! This is a great class to start learning more about how and where to harvest. For more info go to: Seaweed as Food and Medicine. Or find out about other introductory seaweed classes in the areas closest to you or get a tide chart (for low tide dates) and identification book and go out onto rocky, clean shores and let the ocean be your teacher. 2) Marina Hill asks.... How do I use and take maca powder? What is the recommended dose to start out with? I love the smell of it and it tastes great too!!
Shira's ANSWER: The malty richness of maca root tastes great in most shakes and blended drinks. I use it a lot in desserts too! It is a good superfood to use with other adaptogens, like the Chinese or Ayurvedic herbs. Start out with a teaspoon and build up to 2T-4T. The great part about maca powder is that you can use it raw, you don't need to heat it to extract nutritional properties.
3) Jo Martinelle asks.... I tried sprouting onion sprouts, but I live in New York and maybe it was still to cold to sprout them because they didn't really seem to get going. What are your suggestions for sprouting them?
Shira's ANSWER: Yes, onion sprouts can be a bit fussy, they like the temp just right. But also, they do take a bit long to sprout than most sprout varieties, so that could also be a factor. It is best to try to grow them at about 70 degrees, but not much lower than that. If you grow them in the winter make sure to keep them in a warm room or cupboard space, especially at night when it tends to be colder. 4) Christina Rael asks.... I have tried making your homemade tempeh recipe. I am trying not to eat soy bean and would like to try your tempeh using garbanzo bean instead. But I can't seem to get it to come out right. I use a cookie sheet in the dehydrator for 24 hours, but the culture doesn't seem to grow through it. Any ideas why?
Shira's ANSWER: To grow the tempeh culture it is important that it be kept at a temperature between 80-85 degrees. You should not put it IN the dehydrator, but ON the dehydrator. Otherwise you will dry it out, that is probably what happened. Tempeh needs to kind of "sweat" and build up some moisture and heat to grow the ferment. Make sure to cover it with foil and a cloth and keep it on top of a dehydrator that is turned on a medium heat setting. Keep trying though, its so worth the end result. Products of the Month
Friendly Fats, 300 gm - Healthforce Nutritionals HealthForce, who also makes Vitamineral green, just came out with a new product called "Friendly Fats", that is focused on providing concentrated quality nutrition from vegan superfood Omega 3 sources. Friendly Fats consists of sprouted, ground chia and flax. Chia seeds and flax seeds are two of the rare plant foods on our planet that have a healthy, higher ratio of Omega 3s compared to Omega 6s. In addition this sprouted flax and chia is more bio-available, digestible and shelf stable. It is a nice blend to add to smoothies and drinks because it adds a creamy texture. See our website page for more on Omega fatty acids and chia seeds. ------------------
B12 Supplement Patches - Healthy Habits
Everyone is raving about these new B-12 patches by the company Healthy Habits. Many believe that they are way more effective than any sublingual tablets or liquid B-12 supplements on the market. I just ordered mine today, B12 is not something I like to mess around with, so I make sure to have a supply of brands I trust close at hand. These patches are Very affordable too!! Only 25 bucks for a 1-2 month supply.
Not only is the B-12 in these patches bio-available and all usable compared to other B-12 supplements, they also provide 1000 mcg of superior Methylcobalamin (Active) B-12 and 400mcg Folic Acid per patch! It's simple and easy to use and this method has been found to provide maximum absorption compared to all other B-12 supplements.
Latest Superhealth UpdatesMung Bean Sprouts - Get Your Raw Super Bean Protein!
Many people all over the world enjoy the long white mung bean sprout, made popular by Asian cuisine. Now you can enjoy your own sprouted mung bean made from the same bean. Learn how we make mung bean sprouts the easy way and add more crunch, flavor and super nutrition to salads and most any entree.
TA 65 Supplement - Longevity Supplement Extracted From Astragalus!
Learn about this unique, one of a kind supplement that has been proven to actually turn on the genes you need to look and feel years younger. Brought to us by the emerging field of telomere biology, TA 65 is a true revolution in the human longevity and superhealth movement. Find out more about the TA 65 supplement, where it comes from and how it works on our DNA to add years to our biological life!
Recipe of the Month:Dave's Green Juice
One of the secrets to Dave "The Raw Food Trucker's" story is his consumption of massive amounts of green juice everyday. This is also recommended by Dr. Cousins as a way to heal blood sugar imbalance and help to cure diabetes. For many people that know Dave, you get that he likes his wheatgrass! This recipe is a great one because you get a bit of sweetness, the taste of fennel and the spice of ginger to help deliver the nutrition.
Place the above in a juicer. Follow your own intuition with amounts, but not more than two shots of wheatgrass per quart of juice is recommended. It is very refreshing and revitalizing on a hot summers day. Sometimes I blend it with ice for a nice, cold green juice drink. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BOOKs of the Month:Raw Emotions
Raw Emotions, by Angela Stokes Monarch This book is great for anyone dealing with food addictions and obesity issues. Angela speaks from her own personal experience of loosing over 200lbs in body weight after her transition to a raw vegan diet. You'll learn ways to:
Ani's Raw Food Asia
Ani's Raw Food Asia, by Ani Phyo Ani Phyo just came out with another new raw food recipe book, "Raw Food Asia". Ani's books are always among the most popular raw recipe books available. You've been to her kitchen, enjoyed her desserts, and mastered the essentials; now journey with raw food goddess, Ani Phyo, back to her roots, for the first ever Asian raw food recipe book. Along with recipes from Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Hawaii and background information on traditional dishes. Ani's Raw Food Asia also offers essential tips on green living, well-being, longevity, fitness, beauty, and entertaining, as inspired by a healthy Asian lifestyle.
Thanks for joining me on my nineteenth edition of Superfood Evolution. If you would like to subscribe or tell a friend click here.
Until next month... Here's to your Superhealth! Much love, Shira
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