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eat to live

8:00 PM
Hey guys and gals, I wanna tell you about the book I just finished reading. It's called Eat To Live, by Joel, M.D. Fuhrman. I highly recommend reading it; especially if you want to lose weight. It's great for every type of person to read. It basically explains why a mainly raw and vegan diet is best for everyone, along with some mild exercise....

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aged

aged raw nut cheese

7:44 PM
Check out my more recent recipe here.I made this for the Christmas holiday, and it was HUGE hit! =) So flavourful.I aged the cheese for a couple weeks, then got nervous it wouldn't keep until Christmas so... I froze it - I KNOW, terrible. I'm bad. I really shouldn't have. But I did. It turned out fine though.I recommend aging your cheese a...

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chia seeds

Protein Chia Pudding

2:33 PM
I had this after my workout a few days ago. It was very tasty and full of protein to rebuild the muscle tissue I just broke down =) If you like chia - and it's unusual texture - you'll love this. Chia is a superfood. It has tons of protein, healthy fats, fibre, and gives you long-lasting energy. And yes, it IS the...

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bell pepper

salad is superior

12:52 AM
Your food should make you sing and dance, and want to share your joy with the world. My food does! =)Every time I make a green smoothie, I want to take a picture of it and show it to everyone 'cause they're so beautiful, health-giving and delicious! It's the same for salads. They're always SO gorgeous and green.So here's some pictures =) This...

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baked goods

banana bread

3:27 PM
This is a family recipe and I remember many good times in the kitchen as a little kid, with my mom whipping this up in the Kitchen-Aid. I wasn't tall enough to see over the counter in the big, whirling metal bowl but I knew that it's contents were always delicious, and if I was lucky that day - I'd get a spoonful...

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baked goods

pecan bars

2:42 PM
So. I know this blog is supposed to be centered around RAW vegan foods, but I cannot resist my addiction to baking. I've always loved baking. Now I just love vegan baking! =)Plus, with the holidays and all, there's really no way I'm not gonna be making all sorts of delicious and semi-healthy baked goods for family and friends.Who doesn't want a vegan...

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apple pie

frankie FINALLY says relax

6:45 PM
Sorry... haven't posted in awhile.Anyways, my final exams are almost OVER! And I am so excited. Lately (as you could tell from my posts) I've had the case of winter blues; basically I was down-in-the-dumps for no good reason. What can ya do.Well, this week has helped me get out of that a little. For some reason the universe chose to give me...

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apples

3-Day Apple Fast: Complete

10:13 PM
Well... that was easy!I was contemplating going a few more days this morning, but I decided against it for family reasons. My parents worry. I understand why, but I know myself better than anyone else does so I know what's best for me!I would say yesterday was my best day. I was very uplifted, spiritually speaking; and experienced several personal insights. Physically, I...

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apples

apple fast: day 3

6:04 PM
Hey guys. Today's the third of my apple fast. I feel okay. I think tomorrow I'll start eating other food again. I'll start with a green smoothie (YAY! I miss you, smoothies!) and then later probably have some raw soup... mmm =)I've been looking into doing a grapefruit fast as well. Same idea, but instead of apples - grapefruit! I love grapefruit and...

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apples

apple fast: day 2

6:30 PM
Today is going well so far. I slept a looong time (13 hours) because classes are OVER! Yes! One month holiday break, baby =) Having said that... my Philosophy final is tomorrow =SSo after my restful slumber, I drank a ton of water as usual, and studied a little until I was hungry. Then I ate an apple! Later my friend came over...

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apples

apple fast: day 1

4:55 PM
Today so far is fine. It was SFU's last day of classes, not including finals. So THAT'S something to rejoice about. I need a break. I feel okay at the moment, a little tired but that's because I AM tired, and I've only eaten 2 apples today =S Not enough, even for a cleanse. I'm gonna go snarf down another as soon as...

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apples

apple fast

9:49 PM
*Sorry this post is a little long... I ramble.  Hey all you good people. Lately I've been feeling a little down, partially because the term is ending and finals are coming up; and also because life just hasn't been that interesting lately!Don't get me wrong, because you probably just did. I mean that in a special kind of way. Life is ALWAYS absolutely...

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cacoa

raw hot chocolate: OMG!

10:30 PM
I've made raw hot chocolate (I'm just gonna call it hot chocolate, okay) before so I know it's delicious. But I guess tonight the universe just wanted it to taste more out-of-this-world decadent than normal. So it did! I also haven't made it in awhile, so it was extra yummy.This hot chocolate warmed me up and was the perfect accompaniment to the cold...

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avocado

sweet corn, garlic & tomato soup with avocado and dill

7:19 PM
"Happiness is this!" was the first thing I said when I had a spoonful of this soup. Not only had it been a long day on campus, and I had had a really hard workout (my leg muscles are crying), but it was also the beginning of my three day weekend.So, when I finally was able to sit down with this glorious bowl...

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cookie dough

pumpkin chocolate chip cookie dough

6:01 PM
I got this recipe idea from ChocolateCoveredKatie. I liked how it turned out, and it's almost totally raw as well. Maybe I'm just not having a pumpkin day but next time I think I won't use pumpkin. I just want that pure chocolate chip cookie dough taste. I probably had too much pumpkin in October.The main reason I made this today was for the...

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Chocolate

chocolate protein truffles & green smoothie recipe

4:25 PM
Not that I'm back to my crazy workouts (it was just a matter of time... I'm an addict), I have to make sure I get enough protein. If I weren't raw, it wouldn't be something I'd have to think about.Most people actually get 5 times more protein than they need everyday (USDA, 2005).But the fact that I am raw PLUS my workouts are...

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baking

spontaneous chocolate cake (baked)

3:15 PM
When a few of my friends came over on the weekend, I suddenly had the intense urge to make a layered chocolate cake, with yummy chocolate ganache icing. I know, I know. Not raw or even particularly healthy at all. But I'm fine with that.I used to be totally infatuated with baking, and actually got quite good at it! I was making puff...

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fermentation

I LOVE KOMBUCHA

3:01 PM
Have you ever heard of Kombucha tea? Neither had I. Until my friend told me about this crazy mushroom tea her dad always makes. Apparently he's been doin' it forever, and it's totally weird and healthy. So of course, I'd be interested.Basically, you take a baby Kombucha mushroom, and let it ferment in prepared tea for 10-15 days, or longer. It grows in...

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apples

nature's fertility (in our own backyard)

2:26 PM
This season we had an in interesting collection of harvests.Our kiwis have finally started to grow! We've had the plant for about 7 years and it's never produced fruit before... or even flowered. But this summer we were getting itsy bitsy, baby kiwis! Perhaps next year they'll be edible! It's one of my favourite fruits so I am quite anxious.We were able to...

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