IN THIS ISSUE

-Network Happening:

-Raw Vegan Network Members New Books

-Info from Our Online Raw Course

-In the News

-Food for Thought: What’s in Your Food?

-Featured Network Member: Leah Cox, Seatac, WA

-Favorite Recipes: Raw Hummus, Carob Pudding

-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

**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, festivals, etc.

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RAW VEGAN NETWORK MEMBER'S NEW BOOKS

Hot off the Press!!

The Raw Vegan Network Member’s Recipe Book

Volume 1

A Collection of Our Favorite Raw Vegan Recipes from Around the World

http://therawvegannetwork.com/orderrvnrecipeebook.htm

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 IN THE NEWS

Myth Busted: Thirty-Six Thousand People Do Not Die Each Year from "Regular Flu" (Confirmed)
(NaturalNews) Read just about any news report on swine flu deaths, and you'll come across a line that claims "36,000 people die each year from flu-related causes." It sounds authoritative. It's even a nice, round number. But where is this number coming...

How to Build Natural Immunity against the Swine Flu
(NaturalNews) There are many natural remedies that will raise your immunity to the Swine Flu and other viral and bacterial diseases. Many people do not have immunity to the current strain of Swine Flu. This is not unusual because most viruses alter as...

Critical Alert: The Swine Flu Pandemic -- Fact or Fiction? (AA)

Urgent and vital information by Dr. Mercola about the new swine flu threat that should help you sort through all the mixed messages the media is giving you…

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Thank you all for your support of the Health Revolution Petition! (www.HealthRevolutionPetition.org) Signatures have now exceeded 17,500. Please spread the word, as 100,000 signatures are needed to take this to Washington D.C. and make an impact regarding the health care reform debate.

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The Traveling Poet is coming to your city and witness one of the largest poetic peace pilgrimages ever documented.
Let the journey begin... NEW ROUTE for May and June!  Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oregon, Seattle & then Vancouver!! 

Want to advertise, Sponsor, Partner, Open up your couch, Book us to speak, etc.? Contact us at info@travelingpoet.com

** (Please let Apollo know you heard about his tour from The Raw Vegan Network e-newsletter)

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INFO FROM OUR ONLINE RAW COURSE

The following is from our online raw certification course.

Learn more about the course at http://www.therawvegannetwork.com/course.htm

“When we overeat we overtax our body and it must spend more time processing and digesting food, healing overtaxed organs, and eliminating the waste products generated through digestion. Because of this extra work, the body is less efficient in doing its more important work of nutrient assimilation.”

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

What’s in your food? Today, food manufacturers are using food additives for preservatives, to replace nutrients lost in processing, to increase shelf life and improve taste that processing destroyed. Replacing the nutrients doesn’t fix the problem, it only adds to it. When God created raw foods, He created them with all the trace nutrients in perfect balance, and man can never do as well.

Let’s take a look at some of the food additives man has added to processed foods which are accepted by government standards.

Acids: to preserve and to improve a sharper flavor.

Anticaking agents: keeps powdered substances from caking.

Food Coloring: to replace color lost so food looks more food attractive. 

Emulsifiers: used in mayonnaise, homogenized milk and ice cream to keep oils and water mixed.

Flavors and flavor enhancers: both natural and artificial. Humectants: to prevent drying out.

Tracer gas: to increase shelf life.

Hormones and antibiotics: in meat and dairy.  

Irradiation is an improved method of preservation.

Pesticides: on produce and in meat.

Preservatives: to inhibit spoilage from bacteria, microorganisms and fungi.

Sweeteners such as sugar and aspartame: for flavor.

There are also 'indirect food additives' like sanitizing agents used on the processing equipment,

Fresh fruits and vegetables provide wholesome nutrients in a ready to eat package. And organic is even more so. Organic fresh fruits and vegetables are awesome foods. Fit these into your meals and enjoy the benefits of healthy eating.

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FEATURED NETWORK MEMBER

Leah Cox

Seatac, WA

leahcox@gmail.com

 Hello, my name is Leah. I’ve been on and off of this raw food journey for close to 10 years but decided to make it a lifestyle about 5 years ago. I have children who have also been troopers. My old job had us traveling around the US for a couple of years living out of hotels, so I got to know the benefits of eating fresh foods from different areas, but then we also got the pleasure of rinsing huge juicers and blenders out in tiny hotel sinks. NOT luxurious!

   Right now I live near Seattle and I’m going to school for natural health and nutrition. I love playing in the kitchen with all sorts of different foods. One of my favorite things to do is try to come up with new recipes. Although there have definitely been struggles, it’s good to know that there are certain foods that can curb our cravings and nutrients that help ease food addictions making it easier to heal. As for me, I had to heal my body with the raw alkaline diet, a couple of times. I kept going back to eating Oreo’s and Lucky Charms because I didn’t know that getting rid of food addictions takes more time and detoxing. I don’t believe we ever stop learning and that’s why we all need each other to grow.

   It's a lonely raw food life when we're by ourselves in this big S.A.D. diet world. Let's face it. Right now we're the minority, but hopefully not for long when we all come together... and grow and GROW until...... Mmuuuahahaha...WE TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!! Ok, just kidding. (Been hanging out with my kids too much). But we do need to encourage each other.  We have been living in society on a S.A.D. diet our whole lives and the transition to health and healthy eating cannot be done overnight. It takes time, care, encouragement, good recipe ideas, and fun. Speaking of fun, I also have a big heart for kids’ recipes. I have a very picky child so I use him as my taste tester.

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FAVORITE RECIPES

Leah Cox

Seatac, WA

leahcox@gmail.com

   My favorite recipes are the easy ones. One is raw hummus. I dip veggies or sprouted crackers in it. I also absolutely love making fruit custard pies. Different kinds of pies are a great experiment project. The kids really like this one too. Then there’s the world of yummy shakes and smoothies. The list doesn’t end. I think I want to go make one now!

Raw Hummus

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 cups chick peas (garbanzo beans) soaked or sprouted

Salt to taste

3 Tbsp tahini

4 cloves garlic, sliced (I like lots of garlic)

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Mix all ingredients in blender until it forms a smooth and rich consistency. Serve with a variety of vegetables, such as carrot.

Carob Pudding

2 bananas

1 avocado

Half a cup of carob powder (hopefully raw)

Blend all ingredients until smooth

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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 .

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BACK ISSUES

 If you are interested in receiving back issues of The Raw Vegan Network e-newsletters, they are available at http://archive.therawvegannetwork.com/  .

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

May 2008: Featured Network Member: Angela Brand, Parker, CO

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

JUNE 2008: Featured Network Member: R. Bradford, Nutrition101

    Favorite Recipes: Ancho Pepper Guacamole, Hazelnut Mexican Meal

JULY 2008: Featured Network Member: Kristy Null, Salida, CO

                    Favorite Recipes: Dandelion Dream, Wild Water, Perfect Pesto

AUGUST 2008: Featured Network Member: Nancy Telfer, Stratford, Ont, Canada

                            Favorite Recipes: Mango Smoothie, Complete Meal Salad, Cacao Heaven

SEPTEMBER 2008: Featured Network Member: Teresa Miller, Modesto, CA

                                  Favorite Recipes: Raw Sprouted Hummus, Nut Loaf Patties

OCTOBER 2008: Featured Network Member: Stacey Barrington, Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

             Favorite Recipes: Banana Boats, Banana Papaya “Ice Cream

NOVEMBER 2008: Featured Network Member: Angela Elliott, San Diego, CA

Favorite Recipes: Tomato Heaven, Dreamy Coconut Curry

DECEMBER 2008: Recipes: Carob Balls, Date Nugget, Candied Yams, The Whip

JANUARY 2009: Featured Network Member: Joel Odhner, PA

            Favorite Recipes: Pad Thai, Bry’s Power Protein Punch

FEBRUARY 2009: Featured Network Member: Peggy McDonnell, OR

   Favorite Recipes: Garlic Cranberry Dip, Dry Fruit Apple Sauce

MARCH 2009: Featured Network Member: Carolyn Akens, Cumming, GA

                           Favorite Recipes: Green Smoothie, Mango Citrus Dressing

APRIL  2009: No Newsletter

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