The Raw Vegan Network e-newsletter

May 2008

 

Editor: Vickie Fisher, co- owner of The Raw Vegan Network

 

Welcome to the Raw Vegan Network e-newsletter.  This newsletter is for informational purposes only.  It is not intended for diagnosing, prescribing or healing.

 

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 IN THIS ISSUE

 

-Network Happenings: 3rd annual Simply Raw Festival and Raw Pie Contest in Ottawa, Canada, September 5-7, 2008

-In the News

-In the Garden:

- Food for Thought

-Interesting Facts to Know:

-Featured Network Member: Angela Brand, Parker, CO

-Favorite Recipes:  Breakfast Parfait, Mamma Mia Marinara, High Desert Exfoliator

-Products: Juicers, distillers, dehydrators, raw recipe e-book

 

**Please email us with your feedback about the articles and recipes, and what you would like to see in up coming issues.  

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  NETWORK HAPPENINGS

 

** Raw Vegan Network member Natasha Kyssa would like to invite you to the 3rd annual Simply Raw Festival and Raw Pie Contest in Ottawa, Canada, September 5-7, 2008. For more info: www.SimplyRaw.ca .

 

**The Raw Vegan Network provides online raw food certifications for those who wish to expand their portfolio of expertise enabling them to serve others in there locale that wish to experience the health benefits of living a raw food lifestyle.  For information: www.therawvegannetwork.com

 

**We also provide free contact services for people desiring help in there local area for raw food services.  For information: www.therawvegannetwork.com

 

**Need help getting started with incorporating healthy raw food choices into your diet and maintaining the raw vegan lifestyle?  Put together an entire holiday feast or a light meal.  Mostly Raw Recipes by Vickie Fisher (owner of The Raw Vegan Network) is available at www.therawvegannetwork.com/productindex.htm

 

**Check out the “member’s events” page at www.therawvegannetwork.com/events.htm. It has the latest on what members are doing, such as raw food classes, retreats, raw food delivery, etc.

 

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 IN THE NEWS

 

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Sues Estee Lauder and Others Over "Organic Cheater" Labeling

 

USDA Renews Approval of 46 Non-Organic Ingredients in "Organic" Foods

 

 

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 IN THE GARDEN

 

**Although spring is in the air, nighttime temperatures in some places may not be warm enough for planting certain plants or for moving plants from the warmth of indoors to an outdoor area.

 

**This is the time to shop for perennial blooming flowers such as daylilies. They come in many colors and sizes and add to any floral landscape.

 

**This is the time to add dill and basil to your herb garden or containers. They can be grown from seeds or transplants.

 

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 FOOD FOR THOUGHT

 

An Apple a Day

The old saying that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” just may be correct. Studies show that apples fight viruses, lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and high blood pressure stabilizes blood sugar (important for controlling diabetes), regulates bowel function, prevents tooth decay, suppresses the appetitive without robbing the body of necessary nutrients (helpful for those trying to lose weight) and helps stop the growth of cancer cells.

 

Strawberries

Although strawberries are available in the store all year long, May is the best time for fresh strawberries. They are great in dishes at breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with for a snack. Add them to a green salad along with avocado, celery, leeks or red onions and chopped raw nuts.

 

 

Honey

Honey is one of those controversial foods when it comes to veganism. Some feel it is an animal byproduct and avoid consuming it, while others do not.  Whether you choose to eat honey or not is up to you, but there are many things you can use it for. Do you know honey has medicinal uses? The ancient Egyptians had about 900 treatments for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, with more than 500 of them using honey as a primary ingredient. The Greeks and Romans knew that rubbing honey into wounds helped the healing process. Today, international travelers often take honey with them on trips-it seems to work when nothing else stops diarrhea. It may also be effective in combating pathogenic bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

 

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INTERESTING FACTS TO KNOW

 

To relieve headaches that come from constricted muscles, rub Rosemary oil into temples.

 

 

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FEATURED NETWORK MEMBER

 

Angela Brand
Parker, CO
abrand3@juno.com
www.realfooddietcoach.com (currently under construction)

I grew up as a typical American child in the 1980s. My parents rarely fed me fast food and I was physically active, but my intake of soda and processed foods wreaked havoc on my blood glucose levels. Once I hit my teenage years, I began to have migraines and endured several hypoglycemic episodes (including fainting). I had several medical tests done but since I was thin, doctors told me I just needed to eat more.

After high school, I became less active and slowly started to gain weight. After acquiring back pain and an overall sluggish feeling in my mid-20s, I decided enough was enough and began to obsessively study nutrition and try many "healthy" diets. Eventually, I took the plunge and decided to eliminate all animal products from my diet.

Switching to a plant-based diet immediately gave me energy, eliminated my hypoglycemic symptoms and migraines, and soon eliminated my excess weight. After discovering the science behind living foods, I became a true believer and have been reaping the benefits ever since.

I'm fascinated by the profound effect food has on the mind, body and spirit. Many people assume raw food diets are too restrictive, but I've never experienced more variety from any other diet. Eating exclusively raw foods may not be for everyone (my diet ranges between 75%-100% raw), but eating even as little as 50% raw foods is easy to do and will improve your health immensely.

I realize the challenges of today's hectic lifestyle and provide flexible coaching tailored for each individual. I enjoy helping others address specific health concerns and developing personalized diet programs including weight loss plans. I'm passionate about travel and enjoy creating regional and international versions of raw food meals. I'm also an advocate of natural skin and body care, an added benefit to the raw lifestyle. I'm currently available for email/phone consultations and raw food preparation classes.

I'm a certified Raw Food Lifestyle Coach, Raw Food Nutrition Specialist, Raw Food Chef and Raw Food Personal Trainer. I hold a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations with a minor in Holistic Health and Wellness Education. My website is currently under construction but please visit it in the future: www.realfooddietcoach.com.

 

 

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 FAVORITE RECIPES

Angela Brand
Parker, CO
abrand3@juno.com
www.realfooddietcoach.com (currently under construction)

Breakfast Parfait
1 banana
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup strawberries
1 tsp slivered raw almonds
Mush the banana into a pudding with a fork. Stir in the berries and top with the slivered almonds. Voila! Breakfast is done. (I like to replace the berries with frozen tropical fruit and the almonds with macadamia nuts for a summertime treat.)

Mamma Mia Marinara
1/2 cup sprouted lentils
1/2 cup pureed tomatoes (for sauce)
1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped zucchini
Stir together and top with 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil and lots of fresh oregano.
Dessert: 1 cup red grapes

High Desert Exfoliator
This recipe is simple and works great in dry climates like here in the Rocky Mountains.
2 cups raw cane sugar (or salt if you're skin is not sensitive)
1 cup olive or coconut oil
A few drops of essential oil (I use lavender at night and lemon in the a.m.)
Mix together in a container and massage into body in a circular motion in the bath or shower. The sugar and dead skin cells will rinse off and the oil will leave you with the softest, shiniest skin.

 

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PRODUCTS

 

**Need help getting started with incorporating healthy raw food choices into your diet and maintaining the raw vegan lifestyle?  Put together an entire holiday feast or a light meal.  Mostly Raw Recipes by Vickie Fisher (owner of The Raw Vegan Network) is available at www.therawvegannetwork.com/productindex.htm

 

**The Raw Vegan Network is offering juicers, distillers and dehydrators for sale. Products are available at www.therawvegannetwork.com/productindex.htm .

 

************************************************************************BACK ISSUES

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MARCH 2005: Health Tip: Juicing

                        Network Member: Belinda Stinson-Head Ph.D., Decatur, GA

                        Recipes: Japanese Sesame Noodles, Raw Apple Carrot Cake

 

APRIL 2005: Health Tip: Organic Gardening

                      Network Member: Erica Albanese, Gold Hill, OR

                      Recipes: Almond Joy Smoothie, Carob-Mint Candies

 

 

MAY 2005: Health Tip: Physical Fitness

                   Featured Member: Faye Hunt, Naples, FL

                   Recipes: Tomato Salad with Mint Dressing, Kale with Raisins and Pine

                        Nuts, Soup Stock, On the Run Tomato Soup, Honey Mustard Dressing

 

JUNE 2005: Health Tip: Genetically Engineered Foods

                     Featured Member: Debi Chase, Williams, CA

                     Recipe: Sunshine Girl Pate

 

JULY 2005: Health Tip: Household Chemicals              

                    Featured Member: Natalie Campbell-Djedje, Toronto, Canada

                    Recipe: Natalie’s Tropical Granola

 

AUGUST 2005: Health Tip: The Benefits of Sunlight

                          Featured Member: Derek Locker, Dallas, TX

                          Recipes: Creamy Spinach Soup, Potato Chips

 

SEPTEMBER 2005: Health Tip: Parasites

                                 Featured Member: Edward Rhinehart, Destrehan, LA

                                 Recipes: Avocado Soup, Stuffed Tomatoes

 

OCTOBER 2005: Health Tip: Sprouting

                             Featured Member: Kristi Lees, New Zealand

              Recipes: Peachy-Nan Dream, Banalmond Delights, Simple Carrot &

                      Sesame Salad

 

NOVEMBER 2005: Health Tip: Healthy Colon-Healthy You

                                Featured Member: Leslee Creighton, Yellow Springs, OH

                                Recipes: Fab Foliage Salad, Carrot Dressing

 

DECEMBER 2005: Health Tip: Keep it Simple

                                Recipes: Raw Foods to Take to Your Holiday Parties

 

JANUARY 2006:  Health Tip: Diet vs. Lifestyle

                             Featured Member: Joseph Lucier, Quincy, MA

                             Recipes: Kale Avocado Salad, Coconut Macaroons

 

FEBRUARY 2006: Health Tip: Simple Herbal Home Remedies

                              Featured Member: Caroline Wood, Ramstein AFB, Germany

                Recipes: Blended Fruit Salad, Pitted Dates with Raw Almonds

                Reader’s Recipe: Coconut Macaroons

 

MARCH 2006: Health Tip: Heating Our Food

                        Featured Member: Nell Neufeld, Austin, TX

                        Recipes: Raw Chocolate Smoothie, Papaya Ice Cream, Mint Fudge

                        Reader’s Recipes: Chilled Raw Choc. Fudge, Onion Bread,

                                                    Coconut Shake

 

APRIL 2006: Health Tip: Stress

      Featured Member: Peggy McDonnell, Gold Hill, OR

                      Recipes: Cream of Celery Soup, Butterscotch Pudding

 

MAY 2006:   Health Tip: Common Drug Interaction with Herbs, Vitamins and Food

                     Featured member: Cathy Dance, Marietta, GA

     Recipes: Vanilla Beanie-Banana Shake, Nutty Chocolate Banana Shake, All Berry Shake

 

JUNE 2006:   Health Tip: Obesity

                       Featured Member: Rose McMullen, Ontario

                       Recipes: Green Smoothie, Chocolate Mint Fudge

 

JULY 2006:  Health Tip: Alternative Medicine

                     Featured Member: Anne Mark, Mountain View, CA

                 Recipes: Japanese Cucumber Salad, Green Smoothie, Chef Ed’s Heirloom Salad

 

AUGUST 2006: Health Tip: Healing Crisis

                          Featured Member: Vicki Robb, Middle East

                          Recipes: Avocado Salad, Spicy Dressing, Carrot/Coconut Energizer     

 

SEPTEMBER 2006: Health Tip: Heavy Metal Toxicity

   Featured Member: Judy Meisterheim, Lexington, MI

   Recipes: Raw Taco, Carob Banana Pops

 

OCTOBER 2006: Health Tip: Essential Fats

             Featured Member: Beth Ward, Alto, GA

                           Recipes: My Version of Tuna, Almond Butter Cookies

 

NOVEMBER 2006: Health Tip: Holiday Recipes: “Turkey”, Mushroom Gravy,

          Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Soup, Raw Holiday Fudge

                                       Featured Member: GeorGina (Georgie) Halpin, Appleton, GA

                                       Recipes: Banana/Raspberry Smoothie, TriColor Corn Salad

 

DECEMBER 2006: Christmas greetings.  No regular newsletter

 

JANUARY 2007: Health Tip: Best Choice of Food for Your Pets

                           Featured Member: Sasha Fisher, Raw Food Dog

                           Recipes: Sasha’s Raw Doggie Stew, Sasha’s Raw Fruit Delight

 

FEBRUARY 2007: Health Tip: Cancer

                              Featured Member: Scott Jackson, Northglenn, CO

                             Recipes: Scott’s Power Smoothie, Spaghetti, Rainbow Olive Salad

 

MARCH 2007: Health Tip: Food and Behavior

                         Featured Member: Linda Wooliever, Worcester, VT

                         Recipes: Fudge, Mexican “Rice”, Spicy Refried Beans

                    

 

APRIL 2007: Health Tip: Spring Cleaning: Your Home and You

       Featured Network Member: Angela Elliott, San Diego, CA

       Favorite Recipes: Happy Porridge and Pecan Milk, The Ultimate Beauty Drink,            Strawberries & Whipped Cream     

 

MAY 2007:  Health Tip: Greenhouse Gardening

                    Featured Network Member: Karen Shifa, United Kingdom

     Favorite Recipes: Karen’s On the Spot Recipes

 

JUNE 2007: Health Tip: Death Begins in the Colon

                     Featured Network Member: Melissa Gilbert, CO

                     Favorite Recipes: Spring Veggie Dip,The Happy Mango Smoothie

 

JULY/AUGUST 2007: Health Tip: Take Time for Yourself

                     Featured Network Member: Vasiliki Panos, Fresno, CA

                                  Favorite Recipes: Brownies, Vasiliki’s Special Salad Dressing, Miso Soup

 

SEPTEMBER 2007: Health Tip: Herbs for Health

                                Featured Network Member: June Roca, Glendale, CA

                                Favorite Recipes: Ampalaya Salad and Seafood Unfried

 

OCTOBER 2007: Restaurant Review: Char Surratt, Raw Vegan Network member, NM

Featured Network Member: Tiffany Hillman, Phoenix, AZ

Favorite Recipes: Pistachio Hummus, Tri Color Custard

 

NOVEMBER 2007: Wise Choices: Choose activity over inactivity

   Walking the Walk: For injury free exercise and walking stretching is essential

                               Food for Thought: Whole Person Exercise

  Featured Network Member: Janelle Morgan, Bothell, Washington

 Favorite Recipes: Zucchini Pasta al Pesto, Not Peanut Butter Cookies 

 

DECEMBER 2007: Creamy Spinach Soup, Nut Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Quick and Easy Gravy 

 

JANUARY 2008: Featured Network Member: Mary Jean D’Agostini, Caspian, MI

             Favorite Recipes: Hummus, Very Versatile Vinaigrette

 

FEBRUARY 2008:Featured Network Member: Linda Clark, Reno Nevada

Favorite Recipes: Onion Bread, Spinach Smoothie, Awesome Fudge

 

MARCH 2008: Featured Network Member: Marisol Martinez, Altadena, CA

          Favorite Recipes: Green Citrus Power Smoothie, Avocado Beet Salad

         Interesting Facts to Know: Exercise

 

APRIL 2008: Featured Network Member: Rose Andras, Beverly Hills, FL

       Favorite Recipes: Herb Cheese, Cashew Cheese, Raw Sweet Potato Casserole

                     Wise Choices: Stress Busters

 

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