The Raw Vegan Network e-newsletter
September 2007
Editor: Vickie Fisher, co- owner 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
-In the News
-Health Tip: Herbs for Health
-Recommended Reading and Websites:
-Featured Network Member: June Roca, Glendale, CA
-Favorite Recipes: Ampalaya or "Bitter Gourd" Salad, Seafood Unfried
-Products: Juicers, distillers, dehydrators, raw recipe e-book, supplements
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
-2nd annual SimplyRaw Festival and Pie contest
Central Park, Ottawa, Ont.
Saturday, Sept. 15 10am-5pm
The raw vegan pie contest will be judged by local celebrities.
Renowned speakers for the event include Brendan Brazier, Matt
Monarch and Dorit. They will be speaking on the topic of raw vegan foods and
food prep workshops. There will be activities for kids, live music, yoga; and
many different vendors promoting healthy lifestyles.
For more info contact Raw Vegan Network member Natasha Kyssa at 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
Health:
New online consumer health guide reveals nutritional deficiencies caused by
prescription drugs
NewsTarget.com, a leading
natural health news and information site, has launched NewsTarget DrugWatch(TM),
a free online resource that reveals the nutritional deficiencies caused by over
540 brand-name prescription drugs.
Health:
Top 20 things that are more dangerous to children than lead paint in Mattel toys
The mainstream media is
amusingly irrational when it comes to reporting scare stories. The latest
example involves the lead content of Mattel toys made in China. The Consumer
Product Safety Commission has issued a third recall of Mattel toys involving...
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HEALTH TIP
Herbs for Health
Savory (Satureja hortensis) is used medicinally to treat digestive problems. Savory has a rich taste and contains very little sodium, so it a good flavoring for those trying to loose weight or adhere to a low-sodium diet. Nit aids digestion, replaces salt, pepper and spices for seasoning vegetables and enhances salads.
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is thought to aid weight loss because of its traditional use as a system cleanser and digestive aid. In China, chickweed is used to soothe and heal skin. Herbalists use juice from the leaves to treat acne, rashes and itchy skin.
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea): In a resent Phytotherapy Research study, researchers have found that even a single dose of Rhodiola results in improved ability to cope with stressful situations, including reducing stress-related anxiety. Because of the many varieties of Rhodiola, buy only that specify on the label that the species used is R. rosea.
Kava-Kava in coconut milk is good for calming stress and anxiety. It allows the body to relax while the mind stays alert. The coconut milk makes it taste delicious and the fat in the coconut milk help the body to more readily absorb the kava.
Sage makes a good mouth and throat gargle.
Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera): In the August 2000 issue of Alternative medicine Review, it was reported that Ashwaganda has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-stress, immune enhancing and rejuvenating properties. It also has little or no “toxicity”. In studies, Ashwaganda has been known to stimulate immune cell activity and inhibit inflammation, has mild sedative and muscle-relaxing properties.
Comfrey: use ground root and/or leaves as a poultice for bruises, sprains and bone injuries.
Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng): In research studies, ginseng has been shown to enhance physical and mental performance, help protect the body against stress, modulate hormonal reactions, helps lower levels of stress hormones called glucocorticoids. America ginseng is believed to be less stimulation, therefore more appropriate for those under 50 years old. When used as directed at recommended dosages, ginseng rarely causes side effects. Don’t take larger-than-recommended doses of ginseng and don’t use in combination with other stimulants, such as caffeine.
Peppermint and spearmint soothe the stomach and freshens the breath.
Thyme has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties and is good for cleaning bites and stings.
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RECOMMENDED READING AND WEBSITES
What’s in processed meats? (This may gross you out, but it is thought provoking). http://www.newstarget.com/phototour_mystery_meat_1.html
FredericPatenaude.com - In this website, you will find current research on the topics of raw food diet, raw-foodism, nutrition veganism and vegetarianism as well as other alternative diets.
**New Website www.SchoolOfRAWk.com
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FEATURED NETWORK MEMBER
June Roca
Glendale, CA
A change in our diet creates a change in our body, our emotions and our spiritual life.
30 yrs. ago, I was eating meat and physically, I felt 75% okay (from time to time I had bouts of dizziness and pain in my chest), my emotions were going up and down, my mind had difficulty focusing on what I really wanted to do in life and spiritually. I was searching for the truth about what this life is all about. I felt I needed some more information about food and life in general to get me to the point where I would feel 100% on all levels.
This is when I stumbled into the Vegetarian Diet. I adopted the lacto-vegetarian
diet and I felt better. Physically, I felt 90% better (my chest pains
disappeared and my dizzy spells only came about once a year). My emotions were
90% better and spiritually, I was 95% okay.
I had been a vegetarian (lacto-vegetarian) for 29 yrs. I love cooking so I learned vegetarian cooking. I converted meat dishes into vegetarian dishes and learned about food combining. I was able to create tasty cooked vegetarian food for myself and others. Food is a very important part of our overall health, physical, mental and spiritual. Food affects the 3 levels of our being.
I support the use of food for holistic health which is based on body, mind and
spirit health. Food should be served considering different food requirements of
different individuals.
I also wanted to consider the effect of what we eat vs. its effect on our
environment. I also considered the ethics with regards to inflicting harm on
other beings.
I wanted to know what was the best diet that would lead me to
the maximum physical, mental and spiritual development possible for me in this
lifetime.
I continued to search and try new things. Two yrs. ago, I ate in an organic raw
vegan restaurant. I was surprised that the food (I ate raw pad Thai and raw
brownie a la mode) tasted delicious. I never thought it will be more delicious
than cooked food. I looked at different articles and living food recipes, tasted
and tried them and created my own. After that, I decided that was the diet I was
going to adopt because it seemed logical and people on it looked "healthier".
I then eliminated cooked food completely in my diet and adopted the living foods
diet. I knew the only way I will be sure this diet is better is by adopting it
myself.
Now, I feel 99% good physically ( I smell better, I weigh less and feel lighter,
run faster, jump higher, do better yoga postures etc.) My emotions are 99%
balanced and I got answers to 99% of my life questions (through searching and
finding answers from listening and observing people from different orientations,
evaluating what they do and how relevant and powerful it is, applying them in my
life and experiencing the positive effects of it). This living food diet can
help us a lot on our spiritual development. Spiritually, I am also doing what I
always wanted to do, create a non-profit organization that will have events
where people from different sectors of the community talk about their common
goal and doing something about it in love, peace, understanding and brotherhood.
If you want to know more about what I do please log on to:
www.onegoalinc.com.
I have ongoing private classes for people who want to shift to a living food
diet and for aspiring chefs that want to learn a way of harmonizing with food in
all levels, eating on leaves the way we do it in Asia (eco-friendly) and using
some tools that do not use electricity (energy-efficient).
Aside from the physical food, I do exercises for physical, mental and emotional
nourishment ( one that works for me ), yoga exercises, pranayama, pilates, I
lift weights 2x a week, qi gong breathing AM and PM and sun gaze every other day
.
With Infinite Blessings,
June Roca
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FAVORITE RECIPES
June Roca
Glendale, CA
Ampalaya or "Bitter Gourd"
Salad
1 Ampalaya or Bitter Gourd (or Bitter Melon) pod
1/2 avocado mashed
2 Tbs walnut oil
1/2 Tbs Braggs seasoning or according to taste
Procedure:
Open the bitter gourd pod by cutting it in half vertically. Remove the seeds by
scraping it with a spoon.
Cut the pod in 1/2 inch pieces horizontally and mix the rest of the ingredients.
Serve with Seafood Unfried Rice.
Seafood Unfried Rice
1/2 soaked brown buckwheat (6 hrs.)
1/4 c Goji berries
1/4 c pine nuts
1 Tbs chopped fresh basil leaves
1 Tbs chopped fresh Mint Leaves
1/4 c red and green peppers
1/4 c tomatoes
1 Tbs Nama Shoyu
1/4 c unrefined sesame oil
1 Tbs apple cider vinegar
1 tsp agave nectar
1/4 c fresh corn kernels
1 sheet dried nori, cut in strips
Procedure: Combine together all ingredients. Mix well. Garnish with fresh fig slices
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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 .
**In today's environment, even if you are eating all organic fresh raw fruits and vegetables you may not be receiving all the nutrients you need for optimum health. If you are not a raw vegan, then you definitely need to supplement your diet. That is why we decided to add a line of all natural health products that we believe are the best health supplements available on the market. These are available at www.myaimstore.com/pathway2health .
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BACK ISSUES
To access all back issues: www.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
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