This was a fantastic day.I made David.R's tea and Penni's "Balancing Broth".But first I started my day with 32 oz of water ,lemon and MSM.I then had a green juice of celery ,cucumber,
1 carrot,ginger,lemon,spinach,kale,apple,red pepper,and broccoli. Yummo~1.5 mason jars full. Sipped throughout my morning to mid-day. Mason jars of the tea and the broth are in the refig for a few days to sip on when I feel the need.
After straining the liguid broth into mason jars from the balancing Broth,I added boxed organic vegi liquid and green split peas to make hubby his own soup.Then I took another skillet and added onion,bacon and tad olive oil.Finally for the love of my life I took vegis,and the juice and pured a portion in order to thicken his soup.The house smells good and I am feeling great today.And by the way the balancing broth is very tasty.The cayenne makes it,especially with the cooler weather that is coming.I ended my day with watermelon,mint,lime and ginger juice.I had about 10 ounces ,and I have a quart left to sip on tomorrow.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
This photo of veg's is so pretty I would think it was fake,but in reality I did something unthinkable.You know I love juicing and I am in the juicing spirit.I headed to Seattle to PCC and Whole foods and bought 3 days of Organic juicing supplies.Then I came home soaked all my veg's.ALL VEG'S by the way NO FRUITS .I went to my Zumba class while the husband mowed the lawn.By now its 8:30 pm .BUT when I went to exercise my hubby before mowing set up my table outside with my jars,juicer knife strainer, plastic bags(line my juicer),garbage can and all thing needed to juice.I wanted to do this outside because of the amount ,and the mess I knew I was going to encounter.Oh Did I say it took me and hubby 2 hours to juice ,Strain and clean up the supplies!Yes 10:45 pm I was in my house again.
Now as you read this and see the photos you are probably saying ,um juicing 3 days in advance is not good for the nutrition in those jars Dianne.And you know what I have to say~If Dave The Trucker did this and he is alive and losing weight and feeling good ,then I can do this too.It is August 12th and I am starting my juicing with these green juices .Actually I think it will be more like 4 days worth of juice........I will let you know~
Monday, August 2, 2010
Water is very important
If you don’t drink enough water you can actually get fatter. I have put this sentence right upfront because I know what works on you. So now that I have your attention, I will take it from the beginning. Water makes up 55 to 75% of your total body weight. Your blood is made up of ninety percent water. Reduction in 10 % of water can make you sick and 20% can cause a death.
If you do not provide enough water to your Kidney’s, your liver becomes forced to detoxify toxins. When your liver takes on this role, then your liver becomes less effective in completing it’s other jobs including metabolizing the food that you eat.
It is important that you drink enough water so that your liver can do it’s job to metabolize body fat as efficiently as possible.
If you don’t drink enough water then extra glucose remains in the blood until it reaches the liver at which point this glucose becomes stored as fat instead of glycogen. All of this nastiness can be avoided by drinking a healthy amount of water.
It is recommended that you drink plenty of water on a daily basis – make sure to drink water 20 minutes before exercising to ensure that your body is properly hydrated. It is also recommended to drink water after high carbohydrate meals. You don’t have to wait until your body signals you that you are thirsty. By the time you realize you are thirsty you are already dehydrated.
One of the best ways to check if you are dehydrated is to check your urine. Relax – just a quick glance below can tell you what you need to know. If your urine is dark with a strong smell then chances are you are dehydrated. The lighter and clearer it appears the better. If you really feel like you have to go to the toilet, but only pass a small amount of urine, this could also signal that your body needs water.
Our muscles are made up of up 70 to 80% water. You can very quickly see why drinking enough water is vital for performance.
If you do not provide enough water to your Kidney’s, your liver becomes forced to detoxify toxins. When your liver takes on this role, then your liver becomes less effective in completing it’s other jobs including metabolizing the food that you eat.
It is important that you drink enough water so that your liver can do it’s job to metabolize body fat as efficiently as possible.
If you don’t drink enough water then extra glucose remains in the blood until it reaches the liver at which point this glucose becomes stored as fat instead of glycogen. All of this nastiness can be avoided by drinking a healthy amount of water.
It is recommended that you drink plenty of water on a daily basis – make sure to drink water 20 minutes before exercising to ensure that your body is properly hydrated. It is also recommended to drink water after high carbohydrate meals. You don’t have to wait until your body signals you that you are thirsty. By the time you realize you are thirsty you are already dehydrated.
One of the best ways to check if you are dehydrated is to check your urine. Relax – just a quick glance below can tell you what you need to know. If your urine is dark with a strong smell then chances are you are dehydrated. The lighter and clearer it appears the better. If you really feel like you have to go to the toilet, but only pass a small amount of urine, this could also signal that your body needs water.
Our muscles are made up of up 70 to 80% water. You can very quickly see why drinking enough water is vital for performance.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Lifes all good now .Why get so down?
Well ,the weather is hot today and its good that the word summer is a real meaning.That's always a good thing.What I am planning on doing that I keep procrastinating about is not only stay eating Raw but exercise at least 4-5 days a week.I say I will do it then I slake off.Why?Hum,I wish I could say.What I have been doing is taking some kiking walks now that the rain is done gone.I hope the rain is gone.
Here is a photo of one of my favorite raw desserts.It is thumbprint cookies with a strawberry and honey topping.I love having desserts made for when I want to cheat and eat at night watching tv .For some reason 8 pm is my bad time.I wonder how many others have this same nightime issue.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Raw Food is Rawkin one again..............
Hello,I want to say my blogs are not the usual informational kind .At least not here. I like to use this space for my personal journey,as you see I don't come here daily.I need to ,I should,but I don't.I have had some crappy life issues and that is why I was absent and that is all I will say.I will say I always have fresh made juices in my kitchen and that will never change.Why change something that is so yummy ,right.
As for eating raw I will be doing the new 11 week challenge and I will be exercising more.I live in a dreary grey sky state and I do get that winter depression ,if that is what we call it.Grey days make a person much lazier,there is no doubt.But I want all to know all is good,but could be better,just life struggles that's all.
As for eating raw I will be doing the new 11 week challenge and I will be exercising more.I live in a dreary grey sky state and I do get that winter depression ,if that is what we call it.Grey days make a person much lazier,there is no doubt.But I want all to know all is good,but could be better,just life struggles that's all.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Amanda and RawDawgRory ~My Master Cleanse Day 3
Last night early eve on May 18th I went to Tacoma,Wa.to find Amanda on her walking journey across the USA from Washington State to Pa.Unfortunately her Tuesday was over and we met her ,Rory ,and her daughter and dog in a Walmart parking lot.
I a
m on my Master Cleanse but I made some corn chips/crackers and some Raw Hummus made with freshly sprouted garbanzo beans.It was my first time sprouting garbanzo beans....What I did was deliver 1/2 of my makings to Amanda and Rory.I recommend anyone whom can ,please donate to her cause.Walking her way home and it may take 7-8 months Amanda's trek.Good Luck Amanda........!
As for my Day 3 Master Cleanse I am doing great,no headache,hunger,nothing.I am determined we can Syke the mind.I have been waiting for this day when my son after 1 year moved out in order to have privacy with doing the Master cleanse /well its the flush that I needed to be private.He was home during the days because he worked night.And since you spend time in the bathroom.Well you get the picture ,its called private time.Miss the company ,but happy to have our home back to ourselves.
I a
m on my Master Cleanse but I made some corn chips/crackers and some Raw Hummus made with freshly sprouted garbanzo beans.It was my first time sprouting garbanzo beans....What I did was deliver 1/2 of my makings to Amanda and Rory.I recommend anyone whom can ,please donate to her cause.Walking her way home and it may take 7-8 months Amanda's trek.Good Luck Amanda........!As for my Day 3 Master Cleanse I am doing great,no headache,hunger,nothing.I am determined we can Syke the mind.I have been waiting for this day when my son after 1 year moved out in order to have privacy with doing the Master cleanse /well its the flush that I needed to be private.He was home during the days because he worked night.And since you spend time in the bathroom.Well you get the picture ,its called private time.Miss the company ,but happy to have our home back to ourselves.
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