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Vol. 2, Issue 12: May 29, 2008 From the Desk of the Divas
Will she resist her fruit fetish and avoid plunging into the pitfalls of a high fat diet? In the meantime, Amy is busy planting grass in the big dirt patch in the middle of her new backyard and trying to save the weeds from Zvi’s spray gun. Aside from dandelion, she doesn’t know what’s edible yet, but she definitely knows that weed killer isn’t! In indoor gardening news, Amy and Tera are both gearing up for sunflower sprouting adventures. Neither one of us has first hand experience, so we’ll be documenting our experiences and sharing them with you soon! xoxo Amy & Tera
Juicy Diva Treats: Fab Green Smoothie Recipe This is my all-time favorite!
Chunks of Watermelon Directions: Blend
You Said it! A Few Clever Words from Diva Lips Around the World
I have a great suggestion for composting that I hope you can include and pass on to others who receive your newsletter...it makes it easier for the kitchen scraps to break down. Instead of merely dumping the scraps into a bin, here is what I do: I save all my scraps in a container in the fridge until I accumulate enough to blend them up with water in my blender to make a compost "soup" I do not have a bin and live in an apartment complex.... so I started mine in the back where it isn't visible and took some wood to create a frame...then I lay down the wet ingredients (compost "soup") and then put dry ingredients (usually leaves) on top and then keep layering it....once a month I usually turn it over to mix it...it breaks down much faster....I started this process the end of last september and was able to use the wonderful "black gold" to amend my vegetable garden when I planted new crops this march hope this information is helpful to one and all! keep up all that you do and spread the love, goodness and yummy raw food recipes and knowledge! namaste! ~ Mindy Goldis Isn’t that a nifty coincidence!
We continued chatting as we bumped into each other throughout the store. She got to hear about my nine children, homeschooling, and year and a half in Japan, and she got to tell me about Tera's education, website and time in Japan…as well as her homeschooling and more. I feel like we'd all had lunch together! Anyway, I know I need to boost my immune system. I don't have the time or inclination to live with illness…so I need to take the time to live more fully conscious of healthful choices. I'm on my way with the raw food detox. Thanks for the support and great website. It's delicious! ~ Heather Burton
Do you realize that the BIGGEST reason women say they fail and struggle to achieve their health and weight goals is because of a lack of SUPPORT and COMMUNITY?
Community makes all the difference.
Ask Our In-House Nutritionist Q: I had every intention of doing the 7 Day Diva Detox, BUT I'm pretty concerned about the glycemic index. So many people have metabolic syndrome--I'm 25 to 30 lbs. overweight, with waist greater than 34". Don't want to fall over in that category due to high sugar content. Again, I hear, “EAT THE FRUIT AND DRINK THE VEGGIES.” I pray that I CAN do this 3 or 7 day detox. Would LOVE to hear answer soon. Thank you, A: Hi Bonnie, Mixed Messages About Oxalic Acid Q: Thanks. I have a question about which greens to use. Some sources say not to use those such as lambsquarters, beet leaves, purslane, spinach, Swiss chard, parsley, amaranth leaves and sorrel. Is this true? "Some greens are high in oxalic acid which binds with calcium to form calcium oxalate, an insoluble salt. Add these to a Green Smoothie for variety, but do NOT make an entire Smoothie out of them. They are lambsquarters, beet leaves, purslane, spinach, Swiss chard, parsley, amaranth leaves and sorrel. Leave rhubarb leaves alone, they can poison you when eaten in large quantities. Sweet baby-leaf spinach is fine to eat in quantity. It tastes like the acid has been bred out of it. LOW in oxalic acid and good to eat in Green Smoothies are: dandelion greens and kale (more calcium than dairy), lettuce, celery, watercress, escarole, mustard greens, turnip greens, carrot tops, broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, and most other greens."
A: Hello Green Crusaders: For one thing all greens have oxalic acid in them, but in different amounts depending on the greens. As far as being worried about it binding the calcium, you need not worry.
Natural Beauty: Pineapple Enzymatic Facial Treatment
Having adopted a majority of raw living foods into my diet in the last few years, I believe enzymes are the “work horse” in our bodies and are very important elements to aid digestion and maintain good health. If we think about the role of enzymes in very simple terms, enzymes are the “life force” that activates vitamins, minerals, proteins and other physical components within our body. “There are two major enzyme systems in the human body. One is digestive and the other is metabolic. The digestive enzymes help break down all of the food that we eat so that it can be absorbed by the body. The metabolic enzymes help to run all of the systems of the body from respiratory system to the nervous system. The seven categories of food (digestive) enzymes and their activities are:
I want to talk about an enzyme that is very beneficial in skin care treatments. Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stems of pineapples (Ananas comosus), a tropical fruit-bearing plant indigenous to South American countries as well as the Hawaiian Islands. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme, which is an enzyme that helps you digest the proteins in foods. Papaya and Pineapple are two of the richest plant sources of proteolytic enzymes.
Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory agent that will benefit people who suffer with acne. People, who do suffer with acne conditions, will notice a visible difference in the way this treatment will unclog the pores and reduce inflammation of accumulated buildup of skin cells on the surface of the skin. Remember the next time you’re thinking about purchasing high priced products Beauty Note: rub a chunk of the pineapple behind the ear a few hours before the treatment to detect any skin sensitivity.
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Celebrating Transformation! Another Diva Victory I'm doing so awesome!
Getting here has been hard. Detoxing was terrible - Headaches at times that would render me useless for the day, great fatigue some days, pains in my stomach after eating, and the worst...I battled a raging Yeast infection 17 days into my last BES - I went through some very difficult emotional stuff while I sorted out my "food and overeating baggage". I went through a bought of depression when it was all over, trying to figure out what my "new life" was going to be like while still cooking and feeding my family. All the while finding loving and thoughtful support in the Powder Room and from my wonderful Buddy; Patty. But then....there was an amazing breakthrough, it all came together and I am so grateful that I didn't give up! Before I'd ever heard of RAW DIVAS, I'd cried out to God to help me get healthy and free me from the bondage of food, and I believe He led me to the BES. I AM healed and HAVE broken free! That's all of my rambling *Wink* Thank you Raw Divas, Angela - living one day at a time!
That's Quite the Blog You Have, Daaarhling! If you've not had the chance to check out our blogs, then here's what you've been missing: Raw Mom
Less Talk, More Loooove Action In The Bedroom from Ardis While We Sprout in Spring, Jo Pays Hommage to Autumn! The Raw Divas' Blog Emotional Detox and Transitioning to Raw Food Is It REALLY Organic. How to tell and Which Foods Matter Most And The Winner Is... (Congratulations to Melinda Gill who won a copy of Dr. Jim Carey's Raw Food Home Study Program!)
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Spring is in full swing and community gardens everywhere are billowing with the first fruits of labor! This is the time for growth, abundance and colors everywhere. While Tera’s not got her own backyard, this week she’s making gardens on her window sills in preparation for her greatest green adventure yet!
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Hi to the raw divas
If you can find any clarification I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Here is another thing to remember we should always eat a variety of foods, that includes greens. You should never eat only one food in large quantities. You know the saying, 'too much of a good thing, can be bad.' And this is true. The 7 day detox and the BES program give a wide variety of foods, as well as the flexibility to chose something else that you like instead. So look over the recipes and you'll see.
Today I was thinking about what led me to the path of raw living foods and what immediately came to mind is the role that enzymes play in our bodies. It took me some time to fully understand the benefits that enzymes played in my diet and because of this lack of understanding; I continued to eat a diet void of foods complete in nutritional enzymes. I believe in the back of my mind, I knew the rumblings I would hear very often in my stomach were clear evidence that I had to make a powerful change in how I thought about foods.
Bromelain used in skin care treatments is an alpha hydroxy acid and is very effective in gently removing the dead skin cells by chemical exfoliation, on the surface of the skin. Enzymatic activity destroys the keratin of dead cells and the debris, allowing the skin to breathe and feel more alive and vibrant. Once the skin has been exfoliated, you will notice a visual difference in the tone and smoothness of the skin. The follicles are clearer and the skin is softened and hydrated, allowing for a deeper penetration of serums and moisturizers. 
Wanna get that jiggly skin under your arms all tight and toned?
When Meltdowns Strike On the Homefront, How Do You Cool Off?
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