The book “The China Study” Is a most read for everyone. It totally reinforces the idea of Raw Foods. This book is about why we should be eating a plant based diet. Animal based diets or the juxtapose of most of our modern day diseases. Who knew that “casein protein” in cow’s milk is a CARCINOGEN!
I recently attended a living food demonstration at a local nutrition store. I have been doing Green Smoothies for some time now. So, I can attest to the many benefits. The Living Foods Demonstration was held by Rene Oswald, RN, APHN. The demonstration was very informative and inspiring for all those who attended. If your in the West Palm Beach area, these lecture/demonstrations are usually held every Tuesday evening at Nutrition S’mart. Here is a demonstration video of one of Rene Oswald’s lecture/demonstartions.
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Vegan and Raw vegan are popping up in all aspects of our daily lives. Upon reading the May/2008 issue of Muscle and Body Magazine, there was a very good article by Karen Oris titled “Meat-Free Muscle“. This article is about two elite vegan athletes, kettlebell expert Mike Mahler and UFC (Ulitmate Fighter Championship) star Mac Danzig. This further illustrates the idea of nutritionally rich foods and how they make us excel physically in addition to being the healthiest thing for us. (Meat-Free Muscle page1, Meat-Free Muscle page 2, Meat-Free Muscle page 3, Meat-Free Muscle page 4, Meat-Free Muscle page 5)
I am currently reading the book “The Thrive Diet” by Brendan Brazier, mentioned in this article. This book gives you a nutritional perspective when it comes to food consumption. This book is a definete read for anyone considering a vegan or raw vegan approach to health, happiness, and longevity. Here is but a quick excerpt from the book:
“A calorie is defined as a measure of food energy. It might seem
logical, then, to assume the the more calories consumed, the more
energy our body is supplied with. Of course, we know this is not the
case, otherwise people with the highest energy would be those who eat
at fast food restaurants. By simply consuming more calories, we are
not guaranteed more energy. Many convential nutrition books
would have us believe that if we expend a certain amount of energy, it
can be quantified and replaced. They suggest that by simply adhering
to calorie counts, with no consideration of other factors, we can accu-
rately gauge the amount of food we need to consume to maintain low
body weight and high energy. But it doesn’t work that way.“
I would like to share with you my short list, of those individuals who have inspired me. Who, for various reasons have enlightened, informed, and have ignited the passion within me to spread their good works to others. The fervor they bring to Raw Foods Living is immeasurable. My hope is to be able to add another voice, that can do the same forsomeone else.
“Keep Inspiring”
Shall I not have intelligence with the earth? Am I not partly leaves and vegetable mould myself.
Henry David Thoreau
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