tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84472599219958875172024-03-13T10:00:07.281-06:00Raw RadianceRadiant Living With Raw CuisineAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-45811571202200241082014-12-31T11:12:00.000-07:002016-09-28T11:07:40.341-06:00AU REVOIR<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">I'll be honest, it's been on my mind for sometime now! And now, as my husband and I embrace a new path, planning our first pregnancy, it seems appropriate to say farewell to the beautiful six years I've spent on this blog sharing my up's and down's exploring all things raw. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">The three weeks I recently spent at Hippocrates Health Institute has given me a lot of time to self-reflect and really think about the new direction my husband and I are getting ready to embark on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">It has been an amazing experience, sharing a part of myself (my ambitions and struggles) with you, my readers. The journey no doubt has created the perfect segue connecting me to the next phase of my life. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">There is so much I will miss about this chapter in my life <span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">—</span> for it has given me such a remarkable and beautiful glimpse into nature, spirituality, my own being, and what's truly possible. My only hope now is to share some of this knowledge, experience and wisdom with my future baby(s) and grandbaby(s). </span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-85202475190308564132014-12-05T11:30:00.000-07:002014-12-05T19:51:09.806-07:00DIET IS ONLY HALF THE STORY<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px;">Nutrition is a crucial component to healthy living, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">of course, </span><span style="font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px;">but it's even more relevant in the context of lifestyle. It is equality important what we choose to think, how we feel, and who we surround ourselves with. </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px;">If you’re eating all the right things (which can vary widely depending on who you ask), but you're holding on to negative or resentful emotion, you may not achieve your desired level of health no matter how "perfect" you believe your diet to be. Stress, lack of physical movement, emotional pain, spiritual disconnection are just a few factors outside of diet that affect the quality of our health and well-being. </span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">If you have been following my blog, you may have noticed that I've taken some time off in recent months (more like an entire year). There are several reasons behind my decision to step away. Everything from feeling uninspired in my own diet and lifestyle, and wanting to be more fully engaged in my personal life. But mostly, I think I just simply burned out. </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></h4>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-36048271817252738352013-10-01T09:39:00.000-06:002014-11-23T17:39:55.536-07:00TO BE A 100% RAW, OR NOT TO BE?<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://raw-radiance.blogspot.com/2009/10/to-be-100-raw-or-not-to-be.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyePy82jLuZ4Lbnpj94OK43X72y3tCJOnOhWI96i-4raXpKBW_xi1XFo05mjzO8HW2AXw0goeLdUXzmY9Ii0-n8f0_VmKIUhGIFmN3x3Ww9Fr7xis1O4Y06ybv9Zv1zyTw9Dm5Tpsbn6g/s320/Fotolia_6680915_XS.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387664332854919490" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 214px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most common questions I get is, <span style="font-style: italic;">"Do I need to go 100% raw?"</span><br /><br />In my opinion, not necessarily! It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. <br /><br />For those who are dealing with an illness or disease, it may be necessary to intervene with a strict protocol to detoxify the body on a cellular level... to reverse the condition and heal the body.</span><br />
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The problem with trying to attain a 100% raw diet as a percentage, is that it’s easy to lose sight of whether or not the diet is balanced. Living on cacao, dehydrated crackers, and raw desserts is technically 100% raw, but is that healthy? For me, it’s less about the percentages and more about keeping my diet balanced.<br /><br />The foundation of my diet is primarily leafy greens, in the form of green juices, green smoothies and green salads. I try to eat high water-content fruits and veggies in place of dehydrated foods. I also make sure to get in sea vegetables and micro-algae like spirulina and chlorella.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />My non-raw staples include steamed/backed root vegetables, gluten-free grains, legumes, eggs and goat/sheep yogurt, etc. <i>(Yes, I'm not vegan!)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The idea of all or nothing, or that all cooked food is poison is simply a thing of the past! It is far more important to focus on getting high quality, organic whole foods.<br /><br />It is equally important to be at peace with the lifestyle we have chosen. If we're always stressed out about not eating perfectly enough or in a constant state of guilt, we've missed the point! I often see people struggle with raw foods thinking they have to be perfect 100% of the time, trying to live up to some unrealistic ideal. But it's not about perfection, it's about enjoying a healthy and balanced lifestyle... which is absolutely possible on a high-raw diet.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />So before you jump in 100%, make sure to first lay down a strong, healthy foundation for your diet. If you do choose to go a 100% raw, I admire your courage. Just keep in mind that the raw food lifestyle is all about creating a healthy and happy life. And definitely remember to keep it balanced!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-1378477218145918542013-03-25T17:34:00.001-06:002016-09-27T21:34:38.653-06:00COCONUT-BANANA & BLACKBERRY PARFAIT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-55368306423272002092013-03-14T09:55:00.000-06:002013-03-14T09:55:57.136-06:00BRUSSELS SPROUTS APPLE SLAW<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">1 cup brussels sprouts</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-16713526208911531592013-02-08T13:04:00.001-07:002016-10-02T19:14:21.768-06:00OFF TO HIPPOCRATES HEALTH INSTITUTE<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In just a few short days, one of my long awaited dreams will finally come to fruition. I will be arriving at the <a href="http://www.hippocratesinst.org/" target="_blank">Hippocrates Health Institute</a> for a 3-week Life Transformation Program.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The dream has been a long time in the making, six years to be exact. From the very first time I heard about the program, back in 2007, I knew this was my destined next BIG step in my exploration of health and nutrition. (See my brief mention of it in a 2009 post titled <i><a href="http://raw-radiance.blogspot.com/2009/09/manifesting-dream.html" target="_blank">Manifesting A Dream</a></i>.) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What better time to experience this amazing program than in preparation for a healthy first pregnancy? </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love how destiny seems to align so appropriately - the timing couldn't be more</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> perfect. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I put HHI smack in the middle of my vision board long ago, but for six LONG years the dream just sat there waiting for me. And when I say waiting, I literally mean it was just sitting there waiting for me to get off my ass and make it happen... ; )</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">By the way, for any of you who still think manifestation is the process of dreams magically falling in your lap... I've got news for you! The real process of manifestation is owning your dreams (and the responsibility that comes with making it happen). Took me a while to catch on too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So that's what I did. I took my destiny, my dream, into my own two hands, set up a savings account, and got to work! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Luckily, the timing turned out great, as my hubby and I are looking to start a family in the near future. Perfect opportunity for a complete mind, body and spirit cleanse! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I should mention, that even though the Hippocrates program focuses on a strict raw vegan protocol, I don't intend to proceed with a vegan pregnancy. I'll leave the details regarding my views on diet and pregnancy for another post. But I will say that my intention, as of this point, is to incorporate a few select animal products into my diet (in "therapeutic" doses) following the cleanse. I'll probably have to explain the "therapeutic" part as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In any case, I thought about blogging during my cleanse at the Hippocrates Health Institute, but I may just take those three weeks to really immerse myself into the program and enjoy my stay there. I do hope to follow up with a post upon my return however... so stay tuned! </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-82282577710954018172012-09-27T11:04:00.000-06:002016-09-27T11:05:06.300-06:00RAW FOOD & YOGA<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">A match made in heaven!</span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Regardless of the style of yoga practice you prefer, I have found that a predominetly raw food lifestyle and yoga are a perfect complement to one another. The union of these two are unlike anything else. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">I often enjoy some fresh coconut water before my yoga practice, and I like to end my practice with a low-glycemic green juice for hydration. It makes me feel like I'm floating of clouds once I'm done!</span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Yoga in Sanskrit translates to “union”. The practice is designed to unite breath and posture, which in turn creates unity and balance in mind, body and spirit. </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Yoga, of course, also i</span>ncreases flexibility. I like to think or define the practice of yoga as a meditation in movement.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I first heard of the Five Tibetan Rites from my friend and fitness guru, Larisa Simpson of EuroFit LLC, who not only helped me to lose weight, but has also taught me, among other things, to love and honor my body. If you have yet to discover the Five Tibetan Rites, it’s a beautiful routine to add to your yoga practice. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The Five Tibetan Rites, aka the Five Rites, are a form of yoga practiced by Tibetan monks for centuries for healing, rejuvenation, and longevity. The monks who practiced the Five Rites reportedly lived long and vibrant lives. Unlike the traditional yoga practice of India, the Five Rites emphasize “a continuous sequence of movement” rather than “static positions”.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The other day I found myself craving a juicy papaya, s</span><span style="font-size: small;">o naturally, I made a trip to a local heath food store and picked out a nice soft organic papaya. But when I got home and cut it in half, it turns out it wasn't ripe at all... the flesh was pale yellow and tough! Sigh. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Enjoy this beautiful and nourishing treatment before bed! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've always understood their role in health, but I had NO idea just how powerful micro-algae are! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lets just say they were routinely used to treat children of radioactive poisoning in the aftermath of Chernobyl. That's beyond incredible! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't recommend this information enough. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's one of my favorite recipes using micro-algae spirulina. I drink it like a shot first thing in the morning, right after my green juice.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-86317462203040313832011-11-20T18:50:00.001-07:002011-11-22T21:57:17.235-07:00LAUNCHING MY BRAND NEW WEBSITE<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;">I'm back, and ready to launch my new RAW RADIANCE website! The official release date is coming up in just a couple of days on <b>Nov 22nd, 2011</b>. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">The website has been in the works for some time now, and I'm happy to say it's finally here! </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">Although ironically, the completion of the site has come at an interesting time in my life.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In case you're wondering what in the world I've been up to over the past few months, I have some exciting news! I just got married <span class="st">♥ </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">Hugh and I were engaged in May and jumped head first into planning our eco-inspired 11.11.11 wedding. <i>(Details and photos coming soon!) </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">So not only have I embraced a new chapter in my life with my new husband, but I've also been contemplating a new direction for Raw Radiance over these past few months.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">After much thought and some soul searching, I've decided to shift my focus and broaden my message to encompass the bigger picture of health. <i>(Of course I'll still share my raw recipes!) </i> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">In the upcoming weeks and months I'll be sharing more on my new philosophy for living a healthy and vibrant life. Until then, please stop by and check out my NEW website on all things raw food, launching <b>Nov 22nd, 2011</b>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">With love and radiance, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="st">Mila</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I've got some exciting news to share! </span><span style="font-size: small;">Super Raw Life Magazine</span><span style="font-size: small;"> recently asked me to become a regular contributor to their awesome publication... be on the lookout for more recipes and lots of raw love from me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In case you haven't heard, Super Raw Life Magazine is a FREE online publication with articles, recipes and inspiration on all things related to the raw food lifestyle – doesn't get better than that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you haven't had a chance to download a FREE copy, here's the link for the latest summer issue...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So I've got a fresh batch of my absolute favorite granola EVER in the dehydrator at this very moment, and I'm trying my very best to keep my hands out of it! </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My family emigrated from the former Soviet Union when I was just a young girl. As my parents struggled to make a living in a new country, my father often brought leftover pizza home from his delivery job. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On weekends I remember exploring endless varieties of packaged foods at the supermarket. I was very intrigued, as grocery superstores did not exist in our small Russian town. Like many, we were drawn in by the convenience of cheap T.V. dinners. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It wasn’t long before I started to develop addictive tendencies toward processed foods. </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">And sure enough, by my teens I found myself frequently binge eating and yo yo dieting. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In my mid-twenties I began transitioning to a vegetarian diet, and even though I knew better, I ended up turning into a junk-food vegetarian. I justified my eating habits thinking, "surely I'm healthier than the average person if I cut out meat, right?"</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But I started gaining weight and eventually found myself in and out of depression. I was overweight, in a relationship I wasn't happy in, climbing the corporate ladder – I felt trapped.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I had reached a low in my life, where even my closest friends found my negativity draining. So I continued to mask my pain with the comfort of food, while deeply resenting my destructive eating behavior.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It felt as though food was at the center of everything that was wrong in my life. If only I could release this addiction, I’d no longer feel tempted and manipulated by food. I would slim down and feel comfortable in my own skin. I would have the confidence to pursue the life I had always envisioned. I blamed my compulsive behavior with food for not having achieved any of these things.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The final straw was when I looked up my Body Mass Index (BMI) and realized that at 5’2” and 170 pound, I was in the first stages of obesity. I immediately signed up with the L.A. Weight Loss program but I strongly resisted their eating plan, which heavily focused on processed energy bars. I was faced with the realization that I desperately needed a new start with a focus on health, not just another weight-loss gimmick. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Food represented something destructive in my life, and I needed to change that relationship. I had to associate food with something positive and healing. More importantly, I knew that if I didn’t change the direction of my life, I would end up settling for a life I didn’t want. I desperately needed to feel purpose and meaning again.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I sat down and reevaluated every aspect of my life. Who was I living for, anyway? Was I trying to please my family, live up to the expectations of my peers, or fit some ideal that our culture values? As far as I could tell, the ideals I was trying to live up to were only suffocating me. My life was headed down the wrong path fast. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I had to create my own set of values to live by. I needed a strong, positive belief system that would carry me through on a path to fulfillment. So I defined how I wanted my ideal diet and lifestyle to look like, and what real health meant to me. It was then that I realized I wanted to pursue healthy living. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I felt liberated knowing I could finally start living my life on my own terms, for my happiness. As soon as I made that decision, Life immediately embraced me with guidance. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was already familiar with raw foods when I attended a lecture that mentioned a book by Victoria Boutenko, author of Green for Life. I picked up the book as it was being passed around. To my surprise, I instantly recognized Victoria’s picture on the back cover. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Victoria Boutenko, who founded the green smoothie revolution, is also a first generation Russian immigrant. Years ago when Victoria’s family lived in Colorado she was acquainted with my mother. She gave a lecture on raw foods for a few of my mom’s friends at our home. I was only in my early teens but I remember her lecture quite well. This was long before “raw foods” was a commonly used term. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What’s interesting is that 14 years later Life would bring me back to Victoria’s message – coincidence? I think not! Shortly after reading her book, I found out about the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute specializing in raw vegan cuisine. By that point, I could no longer ignore the obvious. I had to follow the guidance. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So I did the unthinkable – I walked away from my life. I called off the relationship, quit my 9-year career, cashed out my 401k, packed up everything into storage, and took off to pursue my passion for healthy living. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I completed the Gourmet Raw Food Chef & Instructor certification at the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, and since my return from completing the program I have maintained a primarily high-raw diet. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eating a clean, natural diet has connected me back to my body. Food has taken on a whole new meaning for me. </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">But I recognize that it’s an ongoing journey. I try to stay flexible as I continue to evolve and fine tune my diet and lifestyle. I have learned to let go, and not get down at times when I’m not at my best behavior. I give myself love and understanding every step of the way. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Issues around eating, whether expressed through binging or starving, are a form of punishment and self-sabotage. As I continue to love and accept myself, I find I have far less self-destructive tendencies. Because a</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">fter all, I have a choice, the choice to live vibrantly healthy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">What do you do when you're blessed with an abundance of fresh herbs and you're looking to get creative? You make raw ice cream! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">That's right, incorporating fresh herbs into raw desserts has become one of my latest intrigues. It's so much fun discovering new flavor infusions. The possibilities are endless! This one is a citrus-thyme combo</span><span style="font-size: small;"> – fragrantly sweet, slightly zesty, and oh so divine! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Looking for a low-glycemic treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further, this one's a must try! It's very reminiscent of a </span><span style="font-size: small;">chocolate-</span><span style="font-size: small;">peanut butter combo... yum!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you can believe it, I'm ONLY using ripe bananas to sweeten this entire rich and creamy tart. Yep, you heard me right – no agave, no honey, not even dates! And yet it's delicately sweet and super satisfying! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">With this one of a kind dessert, you've got my thumbs up to indulge your sweet cravings!</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 cup raw almonds <i>(soaked and dehydrated)</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Keep in mind, organic raw almond butter is hard to come by! I've even struggled to find some at a health food store before. So I typically order my almond butter online, along with my cacao products. Here's my source for almond butter... <i><a href="http://rawfoodnaturals.com/almond-butter-raw-lrf-8-oz">RawFoodNaturals.com </a></i></span></div>
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-86769554058948629032011-06-21T20:59:00.001-06:002011-06-21T22:55:37.733-06:00RAW RADIANCE CUISINE ON FLICKR<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawradiance/5858247005/" title="Pesto & Marinara Zucchini Rolls by Raw Radiance, on Flickr"><img alt="Pesto & Marinara Zucchini Rolls" height="160" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/5858247005_13a05407e2_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rawradiance/5779933656/" title="Coconut-Banana Crepes w/Strawberry Cashew Cream by Raw Radiance, on Flickr"><img alt="Coconut-Banana Crepes w/Strawberry Cashew Cream" height="160" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5779933656_302106d65b_m.jpg" width="240" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-27892800367156650422011-05-23T22:24:00.005-06:002011-06-11T23:11:09.145-06:00SUN-DRIED TOMATO KALE SALAD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 large kale leaves, minced <i>(stem removed)</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 whole sun-dried tomatoes <i>(soaked</i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i> to soften)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1 small tomato</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Tbsp minced onion</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Tbsp olive oil</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp balsamic vinegar </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Himalayan salt to taste</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Small handful pine nuts <i>(for garnish)</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Over the years I've found that eating high-water content fruits and veggies makes a huge difference in helping my skin stay soft in our dry Colorado climate. But beyond the fruits and veggies, pure clean water is by far the best thing we can do for our skin (regardless of what climate you're in). It's always the simple things that are the most effective! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Staying well hydrated does wonders for my skin. In fact, if I start to feel my face getting dry, I know it's time for a tall glass of water. But I don't always enjoy forcing it down. So my solution? I like to add slices of fruit to a pitcher of water for a subtle hint of flavor and fragrant aroma. Always does the trick!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's a simple recipe from my <a href="http://raw-radiance.blogspot.com/p/ebooks.html">SpaFusion Cleanse</a> ebook that makes getting that 8 glasses of water down oh so irresistible! This lovely infusion has a light, delicate strawberry flavor and makes a delightful summer beverage. </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00019257452658854355noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8447259921995887517.post-36030468814955473602011-04-26T20:48:00.003-06:002011-04-29T15:45:44.019-06:00RAW CHEF STEPH INTERVIEWS ME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have you guys met the beautiful raw chef Steph? Watch out for this girl, she's one awesome lady on a mission to spread raw vegan love! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Steph recently contacted me for an interview (you can read the interview on her blog at <a href="http://rawchefsteph.com/blog/2011/04/26/an-interview-with-raw-radiance/"><i><u>RawChefSteph.com</u></i></a>). I love connecting with like-minded women doing amazing things! It's always such a gift when we can support and uplift one another. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">What I love about Steph is her kind and genuine presence, not to mention she's an awesome raw chef! Just check out her vid below and you'll see what I mean. Those kickin' kale chips look amazing Steph!</span></div><br />
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