Friday, April 23, 2010

The Energy of Food; Eat Green to Fly High

Rawliscious Food!
Breakfast:
12 ounces blueberry elixir with frozen blueberries, banana and raw honey

Snack:
1/2 cup cashews
Raw Revolution chocolate hazelnut bar

32 ounces lemon water

Dinner (with friends at 'Raw Food & Film Night'):
'Sophisticated Salad' with baby spinach, potatoes, apple and walnuts; with beautiful olive oil lemon and more dressing - Irina & Nick
Nut Loaf galore with Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds and lots of other goodies and greens; with a delectable Haru sauce - Jane
My marinated asparagus (marinated for 24 hours) in Bragg's, Herbs de Provence, olive oil, nutritional yeast and dulse
Raw Brownies in the shape of little cups with cacao, almond butter, dates and agave - Lizzie
Coconut Bliss ice cream: Peanut Butter Chocolate and Cherry
Most Important: Amazing conversation with good friends!

What's the best way using plant-based food (earth food) to turn fatigue into energy?
Eat leafy greens every day.
OK, so what falls into this category?
Kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, Dandelion greens, mizuma greens, Arugula, Tsat Tsoi, spinach and all the others I forget about until I'm at the farmers' markets each Summer.
Why are these so great for turning fatigue into energy?
Just look at them; they are standing straight up with their leaves reaching towards the sky, saying "Here I am!!" For increasing energy in the body, eat foods that focus their energy upwards.
The other main reason is that "green" actually means, 'filled with chlorophyl and oxygen'; the two most important components for cell growth and rejuventaion, brain function, immune building and energy boosting.
What's a quick and yummy way to eat green?
Steam a pot of mixed leafy greens and put some Bragg's Amino Acids and tahini spread on them. See your energy fly.
Want to really see it? Eat them for breakfast and watch your day transform!
Write in and let me know if you've "gone green" with your food."...


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