Sesame Seed Treats - Raw Food Dessert

Sesame seeds provide nutrients that include copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, selenium, fiber and magnesium! Magnesium supports vascular and respiratory health. It lowers blood pressure and prevents migraines. Calcium and zinc are good for bone health which prevents osteoporosis. There are many health benefits to eating sesame seeds and it makes great raw food desserts! I only used organic pre-soaked sesame seeds and organic dried dates for this recipe and it tastes great! More benefits from eating sesame seeds include healthy skin, cardiovascular health, DNA damage from radiation, healthy digestion and they also help reduce pain and swelling. Try this simple recipe out and gain health benefits!

Information sources:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=84
http://naturalsociety.com/12-health-benefits-of-sesame-seeds-sesame-oil/

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Happy New Year - around the sun!

One of the Five Arts of Chinese Metaphysics is known as 'Feng Shui'. Feng Shui relied on astronomy to find correlations between humans and the universe before the invention of magnetic compasses. The purpose of Feng Shui is to create an environment with good qi. Qi in Chinese martial arts, refers to 'energy', in the sense of (positive and negative) 'life force'. When we have good design in our homes, our rooms are filled with vibrant energy.

'A traditional explanation of qi as it relates to Feng Shui would include the orientation of a structure, its age, and its interaction with the surrounding environment, including the local microclimates, the slope of the land, vegetation, and soil quality.' -excerpt from wikipedia

To begin creating this type of living space, it is always recommended to have a professional Feng Shui practitioner guide you in achieving this harmony effectively. However, here are a few ways to start putting some of these techniques into practice:

1. Find the room in your home or apartment where energy is strongest (such as where guests like to hang out in). This area would be used as a working space that will help bring you popularity, success and money.
2. Sleep against a solid wall, the headboard should be against the wall and the foot of the bed should never be in line with the door.
3. Place air cleaning plants around the home to reduce anxiety and remove toxins.
4. Clean the front entrance. The front door should be well maintained and solid and the front area of your home should be clean and not cluttered. Make it welcoming and from this focal point, you should have beautiful pieces of art and furniture that feels pleasing.

Happy New Year!

image source: http://www.decoist.com/2013-09-25/feng-shui-tips/

Information sources:
http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/home-garden/home/feng-shui-for-good-energy-1.1954611
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feng_shui
http://www.vogue.com/13383560/how-to-feng-shui-your-home-easy-ways-beginners-guide/

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Fermented Sprouted Soy/Tofu With Veggies

Soybeans contain phytochemicals that have toxic effects on the human body. It has been linked to digestive distress, allergies and immune system breakdown. However, fermented soybeans releases nutrients and transforms soybeans into healthy nutritious food. When you consume small amounts of fermented soy foods, they help provide a wealth of friendly microflora to the intestinal tract that aids in digestion and assimilation of nutrients, as well as boost immunity.
Miso neutralizes toxins and alkalizes the blood. It contains an excellent source of digestive enzymes, probiotics, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals!
'Fermented soy in small, condimental amounts as practiced in traditional Asian cultures is the only safe way to consume this legume and even then, only for those who have healthy thyroid function because it is so extremely goitrogenic. Miso, tempeh, natto and soy sauce (If traditionally brewed) fall under this category.' (see full article in link below)
Sources:
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/why-sprouted-soy-is-worse-than-unsprouted-even-if-organic/
http://www.organicauthority.com/health/what-are-the-safest-nongmo-soy-products.html
http://www.wildwoodfoods.com/products/tofu
http://ourearthland.blogspot.ca/2012/06/releasing-nutrients-in-soybeans.html
http://naturalsociety.com/miso-soup-protects-against-radiation-exposure/
http://www.naturalnews.com/025513.html
http://ourearthland.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-benefits-of-barley-miso-soup.html

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Rooibos Tea and Date Ice Cream - Revisited

Dates contain nutrients such as fiber and potassium and are rich in vitamins A1, B1, B2, B3 and B5! Rooibos tea is caffeine-free and rich with minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, copper, fluoride, manganese, zinc and magnesium and antioxidants! For healthy dairy free ice cream, try out my recipe that includes Rooibos tea and dates. This recipe does not require an ice cream maker to create. Enjoy!

Click here for recipe.

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Green Tea Latté With Sprouted Almond Milk

I love lattés! Once I found out about the dangers of cow's milk, I switched to homemade almond milk or coconut milk for my drinks. Processed almond milk that is sold in stores is not healthy due to the fact that they do not sprout their almonds before processing. All nuts must be pre-soaked in order to activate the nutrients and release the enzymes. Nuts that have not been pre-soaked contain enzyme inhibitors that are toxic to our bodies! Check out my simple recipe for a Green Tea Latté With Sprouted Almond Milk below! Enjoy good health!

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Homemade CornChips With 'Sour Cream' (Sunflower seeds)

Over the summer, we bought some organic corn and made dehydrated corn chips with homemade 'sour cream'. We don't have dairy in our diet so we love to discover alternatives to our favorite dairy foods, such as sour cream. The recipe uses sunflower seeds as the key ingredient for the cream. We only eat certified organic food - both our sunflower seeds and corn were organic. We also made sure to pre-soak the seeds! Buying organic corn is a healthier option because Certified Organic farmers are not allowed to plant GMO seed. You can find out more information at the Non GMO Project website. Check out the simple recipe below - enjoy!

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Strawberries and Cherries For June

What's in season in Ontario for June? Strawberries and cherries! Strawberries and cherries (amongst others) are fruits that have the most magnetics and astringents. Magnetism heals the human body. The Earth is one of the largest natural sources of magnetic wave energy. The body's magnetism comes from the earth's own magnetic field and from the magnetism produced through metabolism. Astringents are substances of a chemical compound that has a 'binding' action on tissue, that result in wound healing and conditions of the digestive system. They are used as remedies. During the summer we try to eat 90- 100% raw. We have started off our summer enjoying some local organic strawberries and cherries. They help hydrate the body and provide nutrition to feed the blood and cure 'disease'.

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Caveat Emptor, (Latin: “let the buyer beware”)

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Although I support the 'labeling of GMO food', I can't help but wonder how much time and effort is wasted in trying to convince government agents and corporations that the public has a right to know what kind of food they are eating. We need people in the health industry, to do their jobs and use their position to make the changes necessary for a healthier society. The public continues to demand GMO labeling, while some are fully aware that corn (for example) and the foods that are packaged in our groceries stores (containing corn ingredients), are genetically modified and dead food - whether labelled or not.
Would it be best to use our time and energy in educating ourselves on healthy eating, and accepting that most food is GMO?
Once they label GMO food, then what?
What happens if you find out all the food you were eating was genetically modified?
Was this cause for the purpose of seeing these labels in place, or so that you can eat healthy food and stay away from GMO food?
If you research deeply, you will find that you will most likely have to cut out most of the food you are eating (if you are on a Standard American Diet). So instead of waiting for labels, you can use your energy to educate yourself on the food industry and you will find that if you want to be healthy, you need to make these changes now. You don't have time to wait to see labels. Accept what you know is GMO, stay away from it, stop buying 'dead' packaged foods, because whether you know that it's genetically modified or not, it is unhealthy to eat.
Put your energy towards growing your own food because you will know what you are growing. But this is definitely a challenge for those living in the city and renting apartments or condos. For those who are faced with this challenge, such as us, we are buying organic fruits and vegetables that we have researched about - that are not common GMO foods. We also don't eat anything dead, like cereals or packaged pastas, microwave dinners, etc. This demand for GMO labeling is equivalent to cigarette boxes being labelled (Cigarettes cause lung cancer).
Labels are necessary, but for those who have already educated themselves about the GMO foods that do exist, and for those who already know that 'dead' food does nothing except confuse and hurt the human body, what are you going to do about it now - for the well being of your family and yourself?

Organic food is monitored and contains the least amount of GMOs, but you must continue to research changes, since American organic apples and pears may contain antibiotics, but Canadian organic apples and pears do not. Learn more:
Organic food
Non-GMO Project
Food Inc 
GMO Food 

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“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”

Quote by: Albert Camus
'Tis the season for warm hearty soups - made with healthy tasty chicken broth! We had soups over the Thanksgiving holidays, along with our tasty raw foods. Soups are great for this time of year, so we decided to revisit 3 of our favorite soup recipes. Check out our recipes below and enjoy!
A Warm Bowl Of Butternut Squash and Yam Soup 
Raw Avocado And Corn Soup
Gazpacho Red Beet Soup Recipe

 

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Picking Apples at Avalon Orchards

Eating freshly picked ripe fruits is the healthiest way to consume food. When we learned about Avalon Orchards, a certified organic apple orchard in Innisfil Ontario, we decided to check it out. We were assisted by friendly people and a serene atmosphere. On arrival to the orchard, we parked by a beautiful sunflower patch and then explored the grounds (where a tee-pee sits). Our walk through the (dwarf) apple trees was amazing- it's not often you can walk along and pick organic apples and eat them on the spot! Once we filled our bag with 'Freedom' and 'Novamac' apples, we headed back into the barn where we were kindly offered a small drink of fresh apple cider. Avalon Orchards apple cider is available at Farmer's market around the city, including Trinity Bellwoods park. We enjoy drinking it hot and cold and also incorporate it into our salads as a vinaigrette. We recommend you give it a try!

' It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that of man.' - Henry David Thoreau

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Organic and Non GMO Infographic

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Homemade Pau D'arco Iced Tea

Homemade Pau D'arco Iced Tea is a great summer drink that contains many health benefits! A native to South America, Pau d’arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) has been used as an herbal remedy for candida, viruses (such as polio and influenza), arthritis, diabetes, parasites, bacteria, liver problems, fevers, venereal and rheumatic disorders, skin disorders (such as eczema) and more! Scientists have identified two major (active) chemicals in the inner part of its bark- lapachol and beta lapachone. Lapachol is a compound known to be resistant to viruses, bacteria, and fungus. Pau D'arco herbs have the ability to detoxify the body, particularly the kidneys, liver and intestinal tract. Check out our recipe below on how to make 'sweetened' Pau D'arco Iced Tea. Enjoy!

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A Citrus Passion

Citrus fruits contain citric acid which has an alkalizing effect when consumed and aids in both the production of digestive juices and the process of digestion. They have additional antioxidant constituents - including Vitamin C. For the past couple of weeks, we've prepared a citrus fruit juice made with freshly squeezed grapefruit, oranges, lemon and lime. It's a healthy and energetic way to start the day!  Chemistry has two sides - acidic/corrosive and alkaline/base. It's important to maintain a blood PH level between 7.35 and 7.45 in order to have a healthy body. Alkalizing our bodies will heal us and balance our PH levels. Enjoy our recipe below!

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Tomato Hors d'oeuvres

Tomatoes are fruit vegetables that are high in antioxidants. They have an excellent amount of vitamin C and beta carotene. Tomatoes are best eaten raw because if they are cooked, they become too acidic. Although they are acidic raw, they have an alkalizing effect once consumed. Since they have the ability to alkalize the blood, they are recommended for keeping a balanced PH level. Eating organic tomatoes are healthier than non-organic since the lack of pesticides allow them to strengthen their own natural defenses - increasing antioxidant levels. On average, fruits and vegetables that are grown organically contain higher levels of vitamins and minerals! For our latest (detox) recipe, we made some Tomato Hors d'oeuvres topped with fresh homemade pesto and alfalfa sprouts. You can try out a spicy version of this recipe as well. Enjoy!

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'When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.'

Quote by: Jimi Hendrix!

Lifen Yang, from Tusheng Restaurant located in Kunming (Yunnan province of China), grew up in the countryside of China. She desired to work on her family farm but was sent off to university. After she graduated, Lifen educated her family on organic farming and although their neighbors didn't support them not using chemical fertilizer, she convinced her father of it's health benefits. Her father made the decision to not use pesticides, even though their quantity and income wasn't much, because the quality of the food was better. Through the wisdom of his daughter, he was able to see the connection between the unhealthy state of the people in his village and the food they ate. They were living with disease because their food contained a lot of fertilizers with pesticides. Lifen and her family own a small restaurant that sells food that comes from their organic farm. Their story was filmed by Daniel Klein from The Perennial Plate. Check out his video here. Enjoy!

'The movement of eating is magical if you really think about it. You put food in your stomach and then it becomes part of your body. My power is limited... It's just a small restaurant.' - Lifen Yang

Images taken from 'The Middle Way' video by Daniel Klein

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'The Herbs ought to be distilled when they are in their greatest vigour and so ought the Flowers also'

Quote by: Nicholas Culpeper

Our Gods' Herbs have arrived! After extensive research and some experience, we have decided that detoxing/cleansing our bodies are vital. Changing to a better diet is necessary, but without first cleaning what is there and what has been there for many years (that we don't even know about), it is ineffective. One has to ask at some point in their life, what causes the stress that they feel daily and why is the medical industry unsuccessful in healing. There are so many opinions about detoxifying and what foods to eat to be healthy, but until you start to experiment, then you can't know for sure.

One thing that we've realized is that since we were born, we have in fact been experimenting with pharmaceuticals. If you don't agree, then you must have never seen a doctor, been born in a hospital or taken any drug/pharmaceutical at any time of your life (this includes tylenol). But most of us have. So now, with the realization of knowing that we have experimented with pharmaceuticals and modern medical treatment, and have had no success in healing, we have to take a chance (if we want to be healthier) and start experimenting with alternative healing. In natural healing (not medicinal), the remedies comes from plants or from eating fruits.

We chose natural healing even though we were never diagnosed with any 'disease', because we just felt unhealthy (acidic) and less energetic. And now that we continue on this path, we are becoming more aware of what doctors had never told us or were unaware of themselves. And the fact is that with your Standard American Diet and use of pharmaceuticals and vaccines, we have an entire world of sick people. So that's where we are starting from now. We accept that we are sick and want to heal. If your mother was unhealthy (in any way) when she gave birth to you, then you were born unhealthy as well. A woman should always detox before getting pregnant, unless they don't mind bearing a sick child and continuing on their own sick path.

When we learned about Iridology, we were surprised to find out that each part of your eye represents specific parts of the body, such as organs, glands and tissues, as well as what health state they are in. Many people who have cleaned out the acids and lymphatic build up from their bodies, have had their eye color change entirely. A body congested with acids will cloud the eyes' natural color and appear discolored.

Health is simplistic. It's simple chemistry. It's not natural chemistry vs pharmaceutical chemistry. There is only 'chemistry' - a branch of physical science that studies composition, properties and behavior of matter; it is the interactions between atoms. If you study the interaction of atoms, you see that acids destroy and alkalizing heals (balance is also necessary). Chemo therapy is acidic and 'cancer' is acidic - so how can this be the solution to cure 'cancer' (a toxicity/deficiency in the body)? How can this possibly relieve any pain and begin to regenerate and heal tissue. IT DOESN'T.

Try something new, if you dare! Realize, if you can, that suppressing doesn't help and 'disease' takes time to emerge. Just because you haven't been diagnosed with anything, it doesn't mean that you are not sick. In all the videos and information that we have explored, we find that many people who detox give up because their bodies begin to appear as if it is getting worse. Until you go into a detox with the realization and logic that during a detox, the body will reveal all it's weaknesses (problems), then it will be nothing but a struggle for you. Believe it or not, at this point, we are glad to finally see things that no doctor could ever see until it would be too late. We will embrace every natural side effect that we get - knowing that it means we are moving towards health and not actually getting sick. 
Try the eye test. Take a pic if you can, then place the eye chart over top to see where your problem areas are. Click here to learn how. 
  
Below: God's Herbs and pics from a walk in the park - Spring finally reveals itself.

Your health weaknesses reveal themselves during detox. - Robert Morse

'We have finally started to notice that there is real curative value in local herbs and remedies. In fact, we are also becoming aware that there are little or no side effects to most natural remedies, and that they are often more effective than Western medicine.'

- Anne Wilson Schaef

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Berries And Melons, Greens And Herbs - Cleanse Follow Up

For seven months now, we have been grain-free. It's been almost one year now that we began an 80% raw food diet, two years of going dairy free and three years of eating organic food. We experienced symptoms such as bloating - which forced us to cut out more food and continue to change our diet. We learned the importance of the lymphatic system - the body's sewer system. If we aren't draining the lymphatic system then it doesn't matter that you are eating raw vegetables. Vegetables are actually lower in nutrition and harder to digest than fruits (raw or cooked). This was the cause of our bloating - as well as water. When our bodies are unhealthy, we are too acidic. When you are acidic, water will only bloat you and not be able to hydrate you. Too much water can actually fill in the lungs causing further problems! We'll be writing an upcoming post about the water myth - based on our knowledge and experience.

We are now hydrating with fruits (as well as 1-2 glasses of lemon water daily) and have felt a dramatic change in doing so. The chemistry of berries and melons are best for lymphatic congestion. Fruits such as berries and melons hydrate the body and provide nutrition to feed the blood while moving the lymphatic system. We have started a more 'Fruitarian' diet (including fruit vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and avocados) with some greens and herbs. Based on our experiences so far, we find fruits to be the most pleasurable way to deal with cleansing. We have limited the use of Bentonite Clay - although we feel it is still safe to use. If you choose to try Bentonite Clay, check for bloating. Bentonite Clay expands and if you are not digesting properly, it will bloat you, which is a sign of acidity. Discontinue use if bloating or constipation occurs and focus on moving lymph with fruits.

Since acids are responsible for all health problems, it is important to alkalize. Although lemons are acidic fruits, they have a high alkaline mineral content which has an alkalizing effect on the body. To cleanse and maintain health, we need to have an acid/alkaline balance. We live in an alkali base planet and you need to maintain a balance of acidity and alkalinity, otherwise you will not survive on this planet and will gain 'diseases' at a later time when your body may not be able to handle it- depending on your state of acidity. Proteins should be avoided during cleanses and exercising should be kept to a minimal because it is not safe to put your organs to work while they are clearly not functioning properly. When we exercise in an acidic (unhealthy) state, we create more acids that must be released from the body or else will accumulate to create 'diseases'. We must first clean our bodies in order to become healthy.  

"We are living beings requiring living foods, but we aren't just living vertebrae, we are homosapian vertebrae - meaning we are the highest neurological species on the planet - in every way, shape and form; therefore we must consume energetics equivalent to that (which is your fruits and your berries and melons)" - Dr. Robert Morse

Check out Dr. Robert Morse's you tube channel and case studies to guide you in your cleansing and healing. More fruity recipes coming soon...

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Organic Certification

When shopping for organic food, it's important to check the labels for 'organic certification' and the ingredients. There are many controversies about the authenticity of USDA Organic foods - based on their standards for testing and Canada Organic apples containing small traces of pesticides - probably during shipping. When you understand the dangers of pesticides in non-organic food, you want to eat organic. Nothing in this world is guaranteed and there is no doubt that there are corporate giants who are packaging unhealthy food with 'USDA Organic' labels. 

However, eating healthy isn't just about organic food, but also about what foods you choose to eat. Although we like to buy local, some of the fruits and vegetables we purchase, such as oranges and avocados, come from the US. We will not choose to buy a USDA organic cereal box from 'Kashi' that contains dead ingredients with traces of genetically modified ingredients, BUT we will buy an organic avocado. If our chances of pesticides are even 50% lower, this is what we want to eat. 

The reality is that until we start growing our own food that we can keep an eye on, we don't know for sure. But we aren't taking any chances with non-organic food or 'organic' labeled products that are not certified. Canada Organic is the equivalent of USDA Organic. You can learn more about their regulations and standards here. To learn more about the controversy behind USDA's Organic products click here. 

For information on the dangers of USDA organic apples and pears click here. 

Sign petition for removing anti-biotics from organic apples and pears. 

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Benefits of Bentonite Clay

Bentonite Clay is composed of weathered and aged volcanic ash, and is one of the most effective and powerful healing clays available! It is safe to consume and can be taken internally or externally (as a poultice or bath) to detoxify the body. Bentonite Clay has a strong negative ionic charge that attracts things that have a positive charge, such as heavy metals, toxins, harmful bacteria, pesticides, and other pathogens. The clay simply binds with these toxins and exits through the colon and the kidneys! It is a simple and effective way to clean our bodies and cure disease. It can also be used as personal hygiene for your skin, teeth and hair! 

We recently purchased some liquid Bentonite Clay that we'll be taking internally in order to continue cleansing our digestive system. We will post our results in about a month or so. 

Image taken from inno-vite.com

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The Organic View

June Stoyer, the host of "Organic View' radio show, recently conducted an interview on the important roles of honeybees and bumble bees, and the dangers we are faced with from their decline. One of her guests, Graham White from Scotland, states that the US has roughly 200 million acres of crops treated with pesticides. This means every seed, every year, year after year is exposed to toxins! He points out that pesticides, in the past, were used as a reaction to the invasion of insects, but the way they are now being used is as a 'precautionary insurance'.  Bees, birds and other insects are disappearing on a massive scale because 200 million acres of US land are poisonous to all forms of insect life - yearly! 

Insect life is crucial for human survival. Their most important role is pollinating flowering plants such as vegetables, that feed us! We can expect a shortage of food in the future with continued use of toxins/pesticides. You can listen to the short interview here. Genetically modified foods, which are implanted with these toxins, will continue to give the human body allergic responses and cause diseases. 

UPDATE: For a 'bee saver' kit in the U.K. click here.

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