Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Feed The Body Well

Nourish yourself with an abundance of nutrients and you will be astounded by the body's powers

Though it sounds surprising, almost all people who are "overweight" are actually starving. They are starving of the proper nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for proper cell functions. The brain recognizes this and sends a message of hunger. Unfortunately, most people have lost all connection to their cravings and fill them with high empty calorie junk foods. During transition to a whole foods macro-raw diet there is no need to change overnight. Simply adding in more living foods, smoothies, and juices will start to replace those missing nutrients. Very soon one starts to notice the cravings have diminished and there is no longer a desire for the empty calorie foods, rather a new joy and appreciation for whole living foods.

Proper digestion is key to nutrient assimilation. If your digestive track is sluggish and blocked the vitamins and minerals broken down from whole foods are not able to be absorbed into your blood stream. A diet high in fruits and vegetables helps, but is not always enough. Adding chia, flax, aloe, and psyllium husk to smoothies and other recipes are wonderful digestive aids. The very best thing you can do is add fermented foods like water kefir, rejuvelac, and kimchi to your health routine. Fermented foods help to balance the bacteria and keep the digestive track flowing. They are highly recommended in raw food and macrobiotic diets alike.

Once the body is receiving what it needs to maintain cellular functions, you won't believe what it is capable of. The body's incredible healing powers are being stifled by starvation and gut imbalances. Our human bodies have the ability to heal all illnesses quickly and produce glowing smooth skin, shining eyes, and healthy teeth and gums. Healthy balanced bodies give way to clear minds and a deeper connection to pure consciousness and overall spiritual well being!




Nori Sprout Roll with Kimchi Sauce
1 Nori Sheet
1/2 C Brown Rice (sticky leftover is best)
Cucumber matchstick sliced
Avocado matchstick sliced
1/4 C Bean Sprouts
Black Seseame Seeds


Place the nori sheet shiny side down. Place enough brown rice to cover the whole sheet leaving only abut 1/8 in. around the edges. Use a chef knife that had been dipped into cool water to press the rice down and even out. Line the veggies and sprouts across the rice about 1 in. from the top. Smear a bit of the sauce on one end of the nori. Using a sushi mat roll the nori sheet away from you and press down slightly to seal. Remove the mat and use a wet knife to slice the roll into 8 pieces. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with Kimchi Sauce (below) and Pickled Ginger.

Kimchi Sauce
Juice of 1 Lemon
2 Tbl. Kimchi
1/2 avocado
1 Tbl. Raw Honey
1 Tbl. Dark Miso
2 Tbl. Water

Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and process until smooth.
Use this tangy sauce for sushi dipping or on top of a sprout salad.

Make REJUVELAC
2 cups of organic wheat berries or other whole sprouting grains
Spring or filtered water.

Soak the wheat grains (berries) for about 8 hours after washing them well and discarding any dead, broken or discoloured berries. Drain and rinse them 2-3 times per day. The berries will take about 2 days to sprout, depending on the temperature, their quality, the water you use and other factors.

After the grains sprout about 1 cm, put them in a container and just cover them with spring or filtered water. After two days,the liquid should have a lemony smell and taste a bit like sparkling lemon water. Drain this and enjoy or store covered in the refrigerator.
Add fresh water to the soft seeds and make a second batch. You may repeat this several times.
Forget the yogurt! Rejuvelac has hundreds more beneficial bacteria for healthy digestion!

4 comments:

  1. Hi Christina! Thanks for sharing these yummy recipes! As I shared with you before... I am dealing with a strange auto-immune disorder; chronic, unexplained bladder pain. I considered myself to be a very healthy eater beforehand - but changing my diet even more these past few months, has really helped me to feel almost normal again. I am eating Macro -Raw as well. The only problem I am having is that through this process, discovered that I am highly sensitive (allergic) to molds. This includes food molds. I have been told not to eat anything fermented, (vinegars, miso, kefir, etc...) or even things like sprouts (I was really into sprouting) because of mold contamination. I am struggling with this, because there are so many health benefits to eating certain fermented foods (as you've mentioned)... So for now, I am at a cross roads - hoping that this is just a temporary diet restriction until my body heals completely. I am loving your recipes! Can't wait for you cookbook!

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    1. I have heard of others having reactions to fermented foods, sprouts, and mushrooms. Yes, I believe it to be caused by an imbalance. With gentle detox your body will heal and then those wonderful things can slowly be introduced back into your diet. Thank you for the feedback! Happy Healing, I know your on the right path!

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