The "Superhuman Raw Vegan Smoothie" Recipe for Extreme Health

Depending on your body size, the quantities in this recipe may actually be enough for 2 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (very low in sugar if you get the unsweetened variety)
• 1 cup coconut milk drink (if you can't find the "coconut milk drink", you can use 1/3 cup canned coconut milk with 2/3 cup water, since canned coconut milk is much thicker and creamier than "coconut milk drink")
• 1 packet unsweetened frozen acai puree (you can find unsweetened acai frozen puree here or at many health food stores)
• A couple handfuls of frozen goji berries or other mixed berries (I've found frozen goji berries at Whole Foods stores... don't use dried goji berries as they'll make big chunks in your smoothie.  The frozen goji berries taste better too.  You can read more about the superfood status of goji berries here)
• A handful of fresh or frozen spinach
• 1 packet of stevia or for non-diabetics, 1-2 Tablespoons of Palm Sugar - I like to use natural non-caloric (stevia) or low-glycemic index (palm sugar) because I am strictly against the use of artificial sweeteners)
• 2 teaspoons of chia seeds (one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat...loaded with rare antioxidants, soluble fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and super high in omega-3's) 
• 2 teaspoons of hemp seeds (significant amounts of zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and other minerals, as well as a high quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids)
• 1 teaspoon of spirulina powder  (good source of unique antioxidants, tons of B-vitamins, carotenoids, protein, and strengthens the immune system)
• 2 teaspoons of raw cacao nibs (one of the highest antioxidant foods available; can help reduce blood pressure and improve overall cardiovascular function)
• 1 teaspoon of raw organic cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of raw Maca powder (nutrient-rich, made from a south american root; purported to help increase libido; adaptogen that can help the body deal with stress)
• 1 scoop of chocolate Sun Warrior Raw Vegan Protein (this is one of the only truly RAW vegan proteins I've found)
• 1 tablespoon of raw almond butter

Directions

Blend all the ingredients until thick and smooth.  I add the powdered ingredients after the blender is already running so that they mix easier. This smoothie is so powerfully healthy for your body, you'll notice a consistent "super-energy" throughout the day without spikes and crashes if you start each day with one of these.  Also, if you consciously think about how nutritious this smoothie is, your body will actually get even better results, because of the power of the mind (placebo effect).

This recipe was adapted for a raw vegan lifestyle from Mike Geary's "Superhuman Smoothie" Recipe for Extreme Health.  Enjoy!

Amazing Super Food Chocolate Fudge Recipe for a Lean and Healthy Body!

Dear Friends and Family,

Many of you have asked me, how on earth did you give up white sugar, white flour, grains, fast food and genetically modified food?  The answer to this question is simple.  I substituted healthy fruits and vegetables and healthy sugars (palm sugar, fruit sugar, yacon syrup, maple syrup) for the white flour, grains, fast food and genetically modified food.  IT ACTUALLY COSTS LESS!  Most fruits and vegetables ARE NOT genetically modified.  But just about all fast food, bread and grains is and is therefore toxic!  


Note: In animal feeding studies genetically modified foods have been shown to cause cancer, infertility, kidney/liver damage, rectal bleeding, stomach lesions, and a brain damage.  Over 90% of the "food" in the U.S. is genetically modified.  Most fruits and vegetables ARE NOT genetically modified.  What is genetically modified and therefore toxic?  Corn, soy, canola, rapeseed oil, cottonseed oil, aspartame, papayas from Hawaii, dairy products, zuchinni, sugar beets, beet sugar, yellow crookneck squash.  genetically modified foods, oils and organisms ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ORGANIC FOODS.

I still keep sugar consumption to a minimum and try to keep my daily consumption down to about 25 - 30 grams of healthy sugar per day.  Here's a great recipe for chocolate fudge to satisfy sweet cravings WITHOUT unhealthy white sugar and toxic genetically modified foods and genetically modified oils.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup organic coconut milk (NOT the watered down "light" version which just replaces some of the healthy coconut fat with water...use the real full-fat version).
• 1 bar of bakers UNSWEETENED chocolate.  A 3 - 5 oz. bar works well.  Get 100% cacao content.  If you can't find 100% cacao bakers chocolate, look for at least 70 - 80% cocoa content on the label of any dark chocolate bar to minimize sugar content!
• 4 - 5 tablespoons of almond butter, pecan butter, and/or macadamia butter
• 3/4 cup goji berries (optional) 

• 1/2 cup whole raw almonds or other nuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup raw chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 scoop, about 25 grams of hemp protein powder 

• 3 Tablespoons chia seeds, hemp seeds, and/or flax seeds  (optional, but adds crazy amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants...plus a nutty taste)
• 2 Tablespoons cooked quinoa or millet or organic shredded coconut
• 2 Tablespoons rice bran (usually only available at health food stores)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A little natural stevia powder, yacon syrup or palm sugar to sweeten (add a small amount to achieve the sweetness you prefer)
• add a small touch of real organic maple syrup if you want a more "blended" sweetness flavor (keep the amount small to keep sugar content low)

Directions

• NOTE ON THE COCONUT MILK: don't be afraid of the fats in this... coconut fat is mostly medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that are more readily used for energy and also contain a special fat called Lauric Acid, which is extremely healthy and supports the immune system.

• Start by adding the coconut milk.  Cans of organic unsweetened coconut milk are available at most health food stores and possibly even your grocery store.  Coconut ,milk in the refrigerator section at Whole Foods is much better than canned.  Add the coconut milk and and vanilla extract to a small saucepan on VERY LOW HEAT -- the lowest heat setting. Break up the extra dark chocolate bar into chunks and add into pot. Add the nut butters and the stevia, and continuously stir until it all melts together into a smooth mixture. 

• Then add the goji berries, nuts, seeds, protein powder, quinoa (or millett) and rice bran and stir until fully blended.  If the mixture becomes too thick or dry consistency, just add a small amount more coconut milk.  If the mixtures seems too wet, keep in mind that it will solidify a good bit once it goes in the fridge.

• Spoon/pour the fudge mixture onto some waxed paper in a glass dish and place in the fridge until it cools and solidifies together (3-4 hours). Cut into squares once firm and place in a closed container or cover with foil in fridge to prevent it from drying out

• Enjoy small squares of this delicious healthy "super-food" fudge for dessert and for small snacks throughout the day. This is about as good as it gets for a healthy yet delicious treat

• Even though this is a healthier dessert idea that's lower in sugar and higher in nutrition than most sweet treats, keep in mind that it is still calorie dense, so keep your portions reasonable.  Give this recipe a try and I guarantee that you'll LOVE it...
  
  Yes, you can be healthy AND eat healthy without overdosing on grains and sugar and subjecting yourself to toxic drugs and risky surgery!  Yes, you can! 
  
  
  This recipe was adapted from Mike Geary's Lean Body Chocolate Peanut butter "Super Food" Fudge Recipe.
  
   

Quick, Healthy Snack Ideas to Help You Lose Weight!

• Apple or other fruit with organic unsweetened almond butter
• Raw Tahini with carrot sticks or sliced red/yellow/orange peppers

• Avocado slides with carrot sticks or sliced red/yellow/orange peppers 
• Shredded coconut mixed with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, cocoa powder, stevia, and vanilla extract (delicious high protein, low carb snack!)
• Shredded coconut mixed with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, mixed with yogurt, berries, and walnuts or pecans 
• A couple hard boiled ORGANIC eggs with carrot and celery sticks and raw tahini (roasted red pepper tahini is one of my favorites)

• Celery sticks with organic unsweetened almond butter (a classic quick snack)
• Avocado slices wrapped in organic turkey breast (one of my favorite quick snacks)
• 1 cup of quinoa or millet mixed with nut butter and berries
• Fresh sliced pineapple with a handful of macadamia nuts
• A bowl of blueberries mixed with chopped raw almonds
• Shredded coconut mixed with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, cinnamon, green or yellow apple slices, and walnuts (mmm, mmm good) 

McDonald's Chicken McNuggets Contain Silly Putty and Arsenic

Even at low levels, arsenic causes cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and brain damage.  However, the drive to enrich pharmaceutical companies and produce more animals for "food" in less time is the reason that chickens in the U.S. are given arsenic in their feed as an antibiotic.  Please consider watching the documentary Food Inc. to learn more about how the mechanized and industrialized food system in the U.S. and the associated adverse effects on our environment, health, economy and workers' rights. 

Arsenic in the U.S. chicken supply is the topic of a recent report, in which the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) Food and Health Program follows up on USDA scientists concerns about arsenic in chicken meat.  What the IATP discovered is shocking.  All chicken from fast food restaurants contained some level of arsenic in their tests.  On average, chicken thighs from Church's had 20 times the arsenic than chicken from KFC.  Most uncooked chicken products from supermarkets and grocery stores contained arsenic as well.  In IATP tests, Perdue Chicken had ten times the arsenic of the least contaminated brand, Smart Chicken.  It is important to note that IATPs tests for arsenic in chicken are informative and the most testing to date, but not definitive.  Testing is expensive, so they tested no more than five samples of any one product.  However, the results of IATPs study shows that U.S. consumers deserve a more comprehensive testing protocol for arsenic in chicken and statistical analysis.


A June 25, 2010 CNN article, entitled All McNuggets Are Not Created Equal, illustrates the difference in chemical additives between British and U.S. chicken McNuggets.  In addition to arsenic in chicken, we also need to be concerned about the chemical preservatives, TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone and dimethylpolysiloxane in McDonald's Chicken McNuggets.  TBHQ is a petroleum-based preservative for vegetable oils and animal fats, limited to .02 percent of the oil in the nugget. One gram (one-thirtieth of an ounce) of TBHQ can cause "nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, delirium, a sense of suffocation, and collapse," according to “A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives.  Dimethylpolysiloxane is“an anti-foaming agent” and a form of silicone that is also used in cosmetics and Silly Putty.   A review of animal studies by The World Health Organization found no adverse health effects associated with dimethylpolysiloxane.  By contrast, British Chicken McNuggets contain neither of these ingredients!  McDonald's claims the difference is a matter of consumer taste.  However, as a rule we should not be consuming food with ingredients that cause delirium, ringing in the ears, etc. In general, we should not consume food ingredients that are virtually impossible to pronounce.

If you must consume chicken, buy organic whenever you can to avoid arsenic and chemicals additives like TBHQ and silicone.  There are countless other reasons to avoid fast food, as it contains genetically modified organisms (cause cancer, diabetes, kidney/liver damage), monosodium glutamate (causes brain damage), aspartame, preservatives and artificial flavors and colors.  You can get affordable organic chicken from U.S. Wellness Meats.  Antibiotics, like arsenic, growth hormones, chicken feces and dead animals as feed are not allowed in organic brands.  Remember, if God didn't make it, don't eat it!  Yes, you can take control of your health and be healthy without toxic drugs and risky surgery!  Yes, you can!

Delicious Lacinto Kale and Walnut Pâté

Hello Friends and Family,

More and more people are asking me.  How in the world are you eating a diet that consists mostly of raw vegetables and fruit?  First of all, I live by the following saying, from the very wise Jack Lalane: "If God didn't make it, don't eat it!"  Living by this mantra makes the choices pretty easy.  God DID NOT make...

• meat dipped in ammonia, with estrogen-mimicking chemicals injected into it - all conventional, non-organic U.S. meat is treated this way
• highly processed bread and grains masquerading as "healthy" and "whole grain," loaded with dough conditioners, sugar, monosodium glutamate (MSG) and genetically modified oils - all conventional, non-organic U.S. bread and pasta is treated this way
• beef from cows that eat corn and other dead cows and pigs instead of grass - all conventional, non-organic U.S. beef is treated this way
• chickens that eat chicken droppings and dead chicken, pork, and other animal parts - all conventional, non-organic U.S. beef is treated this way
• super simple sugars that cause fatty liver like high fructose corn syrup - most conventional, non-organic pre-packaed and processed food and condiments have high fructose corn syrup in them
• bovine growth hormone (rBGH or rBST) injected into dairy cows in the US to increase milk-production - all conventional, non-organic U.S. dairy is treated this way
• genetically engineered corn, soy, cottonseed, aspartame, canola, Hawaiian papayas, and sugar beets that have all been genetically engineered to produce their own pesticide and/or withstand the application of huge amounts of deadly pesticides - over 60-70% of the foods in the U.S. are either genetically modified or contain genetically modified ingredients, which have been show to cause obesity, diabetes, organic damage, cancer, infertility and other health problems in animal feeding studies

I also like food to taste good, so I put the same level of effort into marinating and seasoning vegetables that I would put into marinating and seasoning meat.  Here's a great recipe (borrowed from Lynda Carter of aliveandraw.com, tweaked by The Black Libertarianess) for a raw, organic lacinto kale salad and walnut pâté, power packed with Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Omega-3 fatty acids.  Thank you for this great recipe Lynda!

Try this recipe once per week and you will be doing your part to prevent and even naturally reverse cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and even inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema!  You can substitute collard greens for the kale if you need or want a calcium boost. 

Lacinto Kale and Walnut Pâté

Lacinato Kale

Ingredients
2 bunches of lacinato kale
2 apples
1 ripe mango
1/2 red pepper
1/2 lime juiced
3 - 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon of organic lemon pepper (WITH NO SUGAR OR MSG ADDED)
1/2 teaspoon of Celtic Sea Salt or Himalayan Pink Salt
pinch cayenne pepper


Directions
You will need a large bowl.  Wash and thinly chop kale, remove tough stems. Thinly slice and dice apples, onion, red pepper. Cut mango in half cut into small cubes.

Toss kale and all ingredients in a large bow.  Toss thoroughly.  Allow the greens to marinade for one hour or more.

(Note: use a food processor to dice kale for a finer texture that will resemble cooked kale; substitute collard greens for the kale if you want more calcium in your diet)

Walnut Pâté (for a living food meat substitute)


Ingredients
1/2 lb. Walnuts, soaked in water for 2 hours
1/2 onion
1/2 red pepper
3 stalks of celery
1 clove Garlic
3 tarragon leaves
2 teaspoons of Bragg's Non-Genetically Modified Liquid Aminos
pinch cayenne pepper

Directions
Using a food processor or a wet/dry blender, grind vegetables with Bragg's Liquid Aminos and set aside. Grind walnuts and tarragon leaves. In a bowl mix vegetables mixture and walnut mixture.

(*Note: soaking the walnuts will restore the life force of the dormant nut.)

Plate the kale salad with the walnut pâté on the side.  Mix the salad and the pâté in every bite and enjoy!  Yes, you can be healthy WITHOUT toxic drugs or risky surgery!  Yes, you can!

Eat Your Leafy Vegetables To Decrease Your Risk Of Cataracts

According to a Science Daily article, women who have higher dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin--compounds found in yellow or dark, leafy vegetables--as well as more vitamin E from food and supplements appear to have a lower risk for developing cataracts.  Did you know that there may also be a link between certain anti-depressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and cataract development?  The degree of risk varies among anti-depressants?  For example, a recent University of Minnesota study showed that taking fluvoxamine (Luvox) led to a 51 per cent higher chance of having cataract surgery, and venlafaxine (Effexor) carried a 34 per cent higher risk.  This is serious!  According to Natural News, of the 35 million Americans who are age 65 or older, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) claims about 7 million of them suffer from clinical depression.  Millions are also on the prescription anti-depressant drugs known as SSRIs such as Prozac, Paxil, Lexapro and Zoloft. 

Yellow and dark leafy green vegetables are loaded with vitamin E, vitamin C, beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin and all have tremendous antioxidant properties.  Yellow and dark leafy green vegetables, particularly raw veggies, prevent cataracts and depression!  Thankfully, yellow and dark leafy green vegetables ARE NOT genetically modified.  There are tons of other health benefits associated with eating yellow and dark leafy green vegetables as well.  They prevent and cure:

• Cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Stomach Ulcers
• Anemia
• Acne
• Immune System Deficiency

Yes, you can be healthy, mentally and physically, without toxic drugs and risky surgery.  Do what's good for your bones, your eyes, your stomach, and your whole body.  Eat more dark leafy green vegetables today!  Start with the following recipe for a savory kale salad:

The key to this salad is finely chopping the kale leaves.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or preservative/additive free pre-packaged lemon juice
(avoid any lemon juice with preservatives like sodium benzoate or pottassium sorbate)
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 cup of fresh or thawed frozen blueberries
(you can also use fresh mandarin oranges or fresh or thawed frozen strawberries)
1/4 cup of carrot shreds
1/4 cup of sunflower seeds
Celtic Sea Salt or Himalayan Natural Salt to taste
2 bunches kale, stems and tough ribs removed and set aside, very finely chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and sea salt. Add kale and carrot shreds, toss to combine, top with sunflower seeds and fruit of choice and serve.

Waste not, want not: Kale stems and tough ribs can be ground in a food processor and added to soups and/or burgers.

Prescription Drug Use in Children On The Rise

More and more children are using more and more toxic drugs with risky and unpredictable side effects to treat chronic diseases and mental illness.  According the this Reuters article, juvenile use of diabetes drugs and anti psychotics are on the rise.  Children were the leading growth demographic for the pharmaceutical industry in 2009!  Parents, drugging your child is avoidable in most cases.  Let me give you some examples...


Cold or flu?
-Cut out white sugar (pre-packaged juice is sugar), white flour, corn syrup and genetically modified food.  Supplement with six to ten glasses of water per day (no juice!), along with Vitamin C and Vitamin D3 and your child will fight off that cold or flu within a few days, with no side effects

Attention Deficit Disorder?
-Cut out the white sugar (pre-packaged juice is sugar), white flour, artificial colors and high fructose corn syrup.  Supplement with six to ten glasses of water per day (no juice!) and organic lithium orotate and you will see remarkable improvement

Depression?
-Cut out white sugar (pre-packaged juice is sugar), corn syrup, and white flour and supplement with six to ten glasses of water per day (no juice!), flax seed oil and organic lithium orotate.  You will see an improvement within a few days.

Diabetes?
-Cut out all dairy, meat, eggs, sugar (pre-packaged juice is sugar), wheat, corn syrup and vaccines.  How?  Check out the documentary, Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days and the companion DVD, Raw for Life.  Supplement with six to ten glasses of water per day (no juice!) and switch to a sugar-free, corn syrup-free, no artificial sweetener, mostly raw food, organic if you can, vegan diet and you will see a remarkable improvement within a few days.  Your child may even reverse their diabetes within 30 days.  Type 2 diabetes in completely reversible on a raw food vegan diet.

Headache?
-Cut out white sugar (pre-packaged juice is sugar), corn syrup, white flour, and genetically modified foods and supplement with six to ten glasses of water per day (no juice!).  Your child's headaches will disappear.

Indigestion?

-Cut out white sugar (pre-packaged juice is sugar), corn syrup, white flour, and genetically modified foods and supplement with six to ten glasses of water per day (no juice!).  Take a teaspoon of raw, organic, apple cider vinegar with every meal and indigestion will be cured.

Constipation?
-Cut out antibiotics, white sugar (pre-packaged juice is sugar), corn syrup, white flour, and genetically modified foods.  Supplement with prunes and castor oil to get rid of constipation for good.

Acne?
-Cut out antibiotics, vaccines, white sugar (pre-packaged juice is sugar), corn syrup, white flour, and genetically modified foods.  Drink 10 glasses of water daily and feed your child mostly organic vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds.  Supplement with Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C.  This cures acne and a whole host of other skin problems, including eczema.

Our children can be healthy without toxic drugs and risky surgery if they are breastfed, avoid antibiotics, get plenty of exercise, and eat a diet loaded with mostly raw vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Juice is loaded with sugar and does not count as a fruit.  Fast food and prepackaged food, including juice, loaded with monosodium glutamate, corn syrup, artificial flavors and colors, and sugar (pre-packaged juice is sugar) makes children (and adults) sick.  The drug companies are not interested in children's health and wellness.  They are more interested in selling more drugs and getting our children so sick that they become lifetime customers, taking drugs for the rest of their lives.  Recall the Tylenol scare of May 2010, where a Children's Tylenol plant knowingly used a bacteria-tainted ingredient.  And we cannot forget about the rota-virus vaccine that was found to be tainted with a pig virus in March 2010.

Yes, you and your child can be healthy without drugs in surgery.  Incorporate more raw fruits and vegetables into your diet, genetically-modified food free, and sugar free, today!