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CARING FOR YOURSELF WITH WHAT YOU EAT

A Practical and Accessible Guide to TransformingYour Life and Diet With Raw-Living Foods

MARK ALLEN AMENT

LIVING LOVELiving Foods

Dedication

To everyone who appreciatesand contributes to thebeauty of this planet.

May the beauty we sharereflect upon all as light from

a 1000 faceted mirror.

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LIVING LOVELiving Foods

CARING FOR YOURSELF WITH WHAT YOU EAT

A Practical and Accessible Guide to TransformingYour Life and Diet With Raw-Living Foods

MARK ALLEN AMENT

COPYRIGHT ©2005 by Mark Allen Ament

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The information in this book is for educationalpurposes. It is not meant in any way to substitute

sound medical advice. Consult a competent medicalprofessional as is appropriate for you. In exercising

your right to read this book, you take full responsibilityfor yourself and your actions.

In GratitudeThank you to the many teachers, known and unknown,

who have preserved and perfected the simple teachings of

the living foods diet. Thank you to Louise Hay, whose

inspirational writings on the power of unconditional love

planted the seeds for this book. Thank you to Lynn

Grabhorn, whose teachings about the extraordinary

power of feelings are the water that brought the seeds of

this book to life. Thank you to my partner Gabriele

Souczek, whose encouragement is the sunshine that

coaxed the seeds of this book out of the ground. Thank

you to all the friends and family who have contributed to

this book in so many ways. And finally, thank you to the

simple, patient teachings of this abundant earth. After all,

it is the fruits of her soil that nourish each one of us, and

all of our projects.

ContentsINTRODUCTION: Using this Book ................................................ 8

PART ONE: Loving letting go

Chapter 1 The Most Powerful Diet in the World ........ 11Chapter 2 Watching What You Eat ................................ 15Chapter 3 Giraffe’s Milk .................................................. 17Chapter 4 The Most Hazardous Drug on the Planet .. 19Chapter 5 The Frugiverous Intestine ............................ 21Chapter 6 Animals in the Wild ....................................... 23Chapter 7 A Fresh Start: Introduction to Cleansing ... 25

PART TWO: Loving letting In

Chapter 8 Opening the Doors ........................................ 29Chapter 9 The First Thing to Understand about

Living Foods ................................................... 31Chapter 10 Living Foods are Loving Foods ................... 33Chapter 11 Raising Your Nutritional Standards ........... 35Chapter 12 What There is to Eat ...................................... 37Chapter 13 Do Cows Get Enough Protein? .................... 40Chapter 14 Caring for Yourself is Caring for

the Earth .......................................................... 42

PART THREE: Living Foods Inspirations

Chapter 15 Preparing to Prepare Living Foods ............. 44Chapter 16 Living Foods and Essential Oils .................. 46Chapter 17 Drink a Meal

Juice RecipesGreen Goddess .......................................... 49Liquid Sunshine ........................................ 49The Roots ................................................... 49Wake Up Tonic .......................................... 49

Living Nut MilksAlmond Milk ............................................. 50Sesame Seed Milk ..................................... 50Brazil Nut Milk ......................................... 50Hemp Seed Milk ....................................... 51Coconut Milk ............................................ 51

SmoothiesBanini .......................................................... 52Major Orange ............................................ 52Pumpkin Seed ........................................... 52Coconut Cream ......................................... 52

Chapter 18 Leafy GreensCabbage Avocado Apple Salad .............. 53Dandelion Cashew Pepper Salad .......... 54Spinach Mandarin Salad ......................... 54Creamy Cucumber Kale Salad ............... 55Baby Greens with Basil Vinegrette ........ 55Tomato Fennel Salad ................................ 56Sweet Mustard Spinach Salad ................ 56Tomato and Basil Salad ........................... 57Cucumber Dill Salad ................................ 57Spinach Seaweed Salad ........................... 58Tomato Sea Vegetable Salad ................... 58Raw Gomasio ............................................ 59

Chapter 19 Dinner in the Palm of Your HandCurry Nut Cabbage Rolls ........................ 60Guacamole and Salsa ............................... 62Living Lasagne .......................................... 63Vegetable Tempura ................................... 65Cashew Cilantro Pate .............................. 66Creamy Cucumber Dill Soup ................. 66“Pasta” and Sauce .................................... 67Hummus Nori Wraps .............................. 68Pesto Filled Tomatoes .............................. 69Gazpacho ................................................... 69

Chapter 20 Dessert any Time of DayFive Minutes to Heaven .......................... 70Fudge Fruit Glace ..................................... 71Coconut Carob Pudding ......................... 72Tangerine Hemp Balls ............................. 72Durian Coconut Pudding ........................ 73Banana Ice Cream with Carob Sauce .... 73Living Piecrust .......................................... 74Coconut Mango Pie .................................. 74Apple Cashew Cream Pie ....................... 75Strawberry Kiwi Pie ................................. 75Fig Brownies .............................................. 76Raw Halva ................................................. 76Raw Chocolate! ......................................... 77

RESOURCES: ..................................................................... 78

LIVING LOVE: A Poem .................................................................. 79

NOTES: ..................................................................... 80

ABOUT: Mark Allen Ament .......................................................... 81

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8 L I V I N G L O V EL O V EL O V EL O V EL O V E

I N T R O D U C T I O N :

Using this Book

I’ve shared the simple and powerful information presentedhere in various forms with hundreds of people over thepast years, usually as we’ve enjoyed an organic living

foods meal. Most people have been delighted by the rich,luxuriant tastes of raw dishes such as living lasagna, vegetabletempura or fudge glace. And almost all, even the mosttraditional, have nodded in approval upon hearing that themost supportive diet possible is one based on foods that areclosest to their natural state. Intuitively we all seem to sensethat simple, natural, living foods are more health promotingthan processed, genetically manipulated foods. Andexperientially most of us have learned that a fresh organicpeach tastes better than a canned one or that fresh pickedspinach is much more vibrant and juicy than frozen spinach.In that case, then how can we most effectively and powerfullyinclude these superior foods of our daily diets? I’ve writtenthis book to show you how.

Indeed, this book if for you. In reading it you are openingyourself to ideas and technologies that can deeply transformyour life. “Transforming your life” means experiencing higherlevels of energy, enjoying life more, being more present, havingmore fun, having more choices, experiencing more freedomand most importantly being at peace with yourself in anysituation. The two technologies I present here to bring aboutsuch a transformation are actually rather “low-tech” tools andeasily available to anyone. The first is the transformativepower of unconditional love and the second is thetransformative power of eating a diet based on simple, living,raw foods. My experience is that these technologies work witheach other, one leading to the other and each supporting theother to guide you to a much deeper experience of wellbeing.

If you’d like to:If you’d like to:If you’d like to:If you’d like to:If you’d like to:• Leave old eating patterns behind• Learn to eat foods that taste great and make you feel good• Lose weight and enjoy eating less• Look healthier and more attractive• Have more choices for what you eat• Learn to prepare raw, living foods dishes for yourself• Increase your awareness• Learn to care more about yourself• Learn to appreciate yourself fully as you are

YYYYYou have found the right bookou have found the right bookou have found the right bookou have found the right bookou have found the right book

In reading thisbook you are

openingyourself to

ideas andtechnologies

that can deeplytransformyour life.

“Transformingyour life”

meansexperiencinghigher levels

of energy,enjoying lifemore, being

more present,having more

fun, havingmore choices,experiencing

more freedomand most

importantlybeing at peace

with yourself inany situation.

L I V I N G F O O D SF O O D SF O O D SF O O D SF O O D S 9

In publishing this book, I am interested in sharing ideas,suggestions and recipes that will truly empower you to carefor yourself with the foods you eat.Real caring is beyond specific rules and strict diets. It is otherthan obsessively counting calories or worrying about eatingthe “right” thing. It is more than losing weight or joining thelatest fad diet. Real caring is a feeling. It is the feeling thatyou’re worth it, that you deserve the best in life and thatwellbeing and health are available for you no matter what youmight believe. Caring for yourself with what you eat is bornfrom the feeling of love and love is at the core of this book.I make no guarantee that you will experience all of the changeslisted above and still I am convinced that if you sincerelycommit to loving yourself as you are and caring for your bodyby feeding it foods that support its wellbeing, you willinevitably enjoy life more and most likely experience higherlevels of health than you’ve known.

The ideas and information in this book will work on the levelthat is exactly appropriate for you in this moment. To get themost out of the book, I recommend that you read it oncethrough and then go back to the chapters that seem mostimportant you. If you are drawn to work with the toolspresented in a particular chapter, it’s because there issomething there for you. Be patient. This book is designed toopen slowly like a flower. Avoid the mistake of thinking thatyou’ve heard it all before and know it all already. Stay openand take advantage of all the tools available here. Know that ifyou do, your relationship to food and, more importantly, toyourself will be transformed forever.

I’ve designed the book with three specific sets of tools:exercises, affirmations and recipes.They can be used in any order and independently of oneanother. All of them are supporting your maximum wellbeing.I suggest using the exercises to help you in dropping anyunsupportive foods from your diet, using the affirmations tofeel great about yourself and your potential, and using therecipes to eat, enjoy and have fun. Remember to give thanksfor it all.

The exercises:The exercises I’ve included are designed to facilitate andaccelerate your transformation to a diet that is truly loving for

I n t r o d u c t i o nI n t r o d u c t i o nI n t r o d u c t i o nI n t r o d u c t i o nI n t r o d u c t i o n

The ideas andinformation inthis book willwork on thelevel thatis exactlyappropriate foryou in thismoment. If youare drawn towork with thetools presentedin a particularchapter, it’sbecause there issomething therefor you. Bepatient. Thisbook isdesigned toopen slowly likea flower.


your body and caring for the planet. They are awarenessgames to spark your own understanding of yourself and yourconnection to your body. Have fun with them!Transformation is only a lot of work if you think it is.

Affirmations:You’ll also find affirmations at the end of each chapter in thefirst two parts of the book. Affirmations are positivestatements designed to get you feeling great about yourself.I’ve created them because of how quickly and powerfullythey work in transforming any limitations you mayexperience. They are available for you here as tools toreprogram any negative or limiting beliefs you have aboutyourself. In working with an affirmation you can repeat itmentally, write it down, say it out loud and/or sing it.Whatever you chose, it’s important to really notice how thewords of these affirmations make you FEEL. Slow down,give yourself some time and allow yourself to go into yourfeelings. Really get into it and feel! The power of feeling isthe energy that drives the motor of all transformation.Feeling good leads to feeling great and feeling great leads tofeeling even better.

Recipes:Finally, in part three of this book you’ll find over 40 tastyliving foods recipes that you can make and share with yourfriends and family. These recipes are supportive of yourabundant wellbeing. You need not worry that they containany toxic, devitalized or less than health promotingingredients or combinations. Be creative and enjoy!

I n t r o d u c t i o nI n t r o d u c t i o nI n t r o d u c t i o nI n t r o d u c t i o nI n t r o d u c t i o n

Affirmationsare positivestatements

designed to getyou feelinggreat about

yourself. I’vecreated them

because of howquickly andpowerfully

they work intransforming

any limitationsyou may

experience.


P A R T O N E :

Loving letting goCHAPTER ONE:

The most powerfuldiet in the world…

I s a diet from thinking negative thoughts about yourself,judging yourself, or getting down on yourself in anyway. When you criticize yourself with any thought or

belief such as:

I don’t like the way I look.I’m too fat.I’m too old to feel good.I’ll never lose weight.I’m not good enough.I don’t like myself when I eat _________

you make it unnecessarily difficult to transform yourself or yourlife. In fact you only attract more of the situations that createdthese thoughts and beliefs in the first place. It may soundsomething like this:

“I’m too fat anyway, so I’ll just have this extra bowl of ice creamor a second helping.” Then you put on weight and feel worseabout yourself and the cycle repeats. Or maybe you go on thetrendy new diet (even a Living Foods diet) with all the bestintentions and start out with energy and discipline, but negativethoughts start creeping in: “It’s too much work. I don’t reallycare about losing weight, or I’ll never get there …” and youdrop the whole project. Or perhaps you have been eating wellfor a while and then get upset when your relationship ends oryou lose your job or whatever. Then you watch as the oldthought patterns come back in “I knew it wouldn’t last,” “Itnever works out for me.” “It was too good to be true.”…Andsoon you’re right back into the old patterns of eating as well.

I remind you now that it’s no big deal if any of these sounds likeyou—everyone experiences these kinds of cycles. Relax, letyourself smile, and right now allow yourself to feel that there isa way to go beyond the thoughts that limit you and keep youstuck in unsupportive eating patterns.

Relax, letyourself smile,and right nowallow yourselfto feel thatthere is a wayto go beyondthe thoughtsthat limit youand keep youstuck inunsupportiveeating patterns.


As ironic as it may sound, the path beyond limiting thinkingpatterns is to love, appreciate and approve of yourself,especially when you believe you’re too fat, or not goodenough or too old to feel good or whatever negative storyyou have about you.

I’ll say it another way—the way to go beyond any limiting,negative thoughts and behaviors is to go straight into themwith the limitless power of love. Love yourself no matterwhat, stay open for new information and watch as your lifetransforms easily and effortlessly.

It’s so simple, and I can imagine the protests, “Loving myselffor being hard on me? Doesn’t sound like a lot of fun!” Or“there’s got to be more to it.” Or, “it couldn’t work with me.”And still, just for this moment slow down and allow yourselfto feel the possibility that there is a power within you that isbeyond your imagination. Feel that this power is always foryour life, for your expansion, for your awareness and foryour good, and that through this power, your life can betransformed in the absence of stress, effort and obsession.

Have a look at what you’re thinking right now. If it is in anyway negative about you, me, the world or anything else, takethis opportunity to tell yourself something like “I totallyapprove of myself,” “I love myself unconditionally,” or anything else that gets you into the feeling of loving you just asyou are right now. Allow yourself to slow down and reallyfeel what it’s like when you repeat to yourself “I totallyapprove of myself and love myself unconditionally.” Repeatit again, “I totally approve of myself and love myselfunconditionally,” and again and be aware of whatever youare feeling. Just be aware. Here and now.

So, here’s the potential of love. As you love, appreciate andapprove of yourself, just as you are in this moment, yourthoughts about yourself automatically lighten up. You aresofter and gentler with yourself and you open yourself tonew possibilities. When you are open, free and expanded,you feel great about yourself and it becomes increasinglyimpossible to mistreat yourself in any way; you cannot overeat, eat junk food, eat only to fill an emotional need or causeany harm to your body through what you put in it.

The key is to appreciate whatever you are experiencing inthis moment without trying to do anything to change it. Inpractical terms this means loving and appreciating andapproving of yourself even when you’re angry, when you feelugly, when you get upset at your kids or partner, when youmake the same “mistake” again, when you feel tired or “over

The way to gobeyond any

limiting,negative

thoughts andbehaviors is to

go straight intothem with the

limitless powerof love.

Love yourselfno matter what,

stay openfor new

informationand watch as

your lifetransformseasily and

effortlessly.


the hill,” when you can’t make a decision, when you feelstuck, when you feel sick, when you can’t stand to look in themirror, when you hate the way you look, when you feel fat,when you feel hopeless, when you want to give up and ingeneral when you just don’t like yourself very much. AND italso means loving yourself when you’re excited about a newjob, when you finish that project, when you receivecompliments just for being you, when you’re attracted to abeautiful person, when you feel sexy and turned on, whenyou feel at peace with life, when you feel like moving to anew country just for the experience of it, when you arefantasizing about an amazing future, and in general whenthings are going great for you.

I remember that when I was first exposed to the idea of thepower of unconditional love, I had the feeling that there wasreally something to it and I began to practice right away.Upon the advice of my teacher, I would repeat affirmationsby writing them or saying them out loud. At first progress

In this moment, where I am, I choosethe power of love. I fully open my heartto myself and I give myself the pricelessgift of loving every part of my being. Ichoose to love, appreciate and approve

of myself without conditions,restrictions or limitations. In making

this choice, I open my heart toexperience the happiness, the vitality

and the freedom that are alwaysavailable for me.

So, here’s thepotential oflove. As youlove, appreciateand approve ofyourself, just asyou are in thismoment, yourthoughts aboutyourselfautomaticallylighten up.


“ I love myself fully and completely as Iam in this moment.”

“ I totally approve of myself now.”

“ I love and appreciate myself nomatter what.”

When you areopen, free and

expanded, youfeel great aboutyourself and it

becomesincreasingly

impossible tomistreat

yourself in anyway; you

cannot over eat,eat junk food,eat only to fillan emotional

need or causeany harm to

your bodythrough whatyou put in it.

for me was rather slow. I would say something like “I totallyapprove of myself” and at the same time be thinkingunderneath “no, I don’t, “ or “this is crazy,” or “this makesno sense.” I couldn’t get beyond this until I discovered thepower of just watching how I felt when I repeated theaffirmation. So then I would say, “I totally approve ofmyself,” and notice how the words made me feel good aboutmyself. This is when the magic of transformation reallybegan happening quickly for me. And soon I was able to seehow much I really did love myself even in the lowest ofmoments.

Below arBelow arBelow arBelow arBelow are the most powerful afe the most powerful afe the most powerful afe the most powerful afe the most powerful affirmations in this book.firmations in this book.firmations in this book.firmations in this book.firmations in this book.Pick one and say it over and over until you really feel it.Then feel if for as long as you can. These feelings literallyhave the power to make your life a paradise. Know that inchoosing to use them you are opening yourself to experienceunprecedented wellbeing.

A f f i r m a t i o n s :


Trust that yourbody is anamazinginstrument andthat it givesyou valuableinformationabout whichfoods aresupportingyour wellbeing.

CHAPTER TWO:

Watching What You Eat…

The following is a simple and highly effective exercisedesigned to support you in having an honest look atwhat you’re currently eating and how these foods are

making you feel. The first thing to understand about thisexercise is that it’s merely about watching yourself. It’snot about controlling or changing what you eat. Thesecond thing to understand is that although it may seemformal, this practice is quite powerful. The power ofwatching yourself is remarkable and can give you valuableinformation that is appropriate and necessary for you.Anything you do to raise your awareness of how yourbody reacts to the food you eat is a step into abundantwellbeing.

As you practice with this exercise, let go of any idea youhave that you are eating or doing something “wrong.”Avoid criticizing or judging yourself in any way andcommit to being real and honest with yourself. Trust thatyour body is an amazing instrument and that it gives youvaluable information about which foods are supportingyour wellbeing. You are likely to get some surprises here,so stay open.

Get a notebook and crGet a notebook and crGet a notebook and crGet a notebook and crGet a notebook and create the following sections:eate the following sections:eate the following sections:eate the following sections:eate the following sections:

• What did I eat?• What ingredients were in it?• Why did I eat it? (Was I hungry? Was I bored? Was it

out of habit? Was I upset?)• How did I feel afterwards?

Then, without limiting yourself in anyway, eat whateveryou feel like eating. As you do, take the time to answerthe questions shortly after eating. (Don’t wait until theend of the day). Give yourself space to answer freely,honestly and without criticizing or judging yourself inany way. Let go of any need to make any meaningwhatsoever out of the answers. The important thing isonly to watch yourself and answer the questionstruthfully. When you’ve done this for a few days youwill notice that the foods that make your body feelworse begin to drop from your diet—automatically andeffortlessly.



“I am now aware of what I eat.”

“ I now feel my body’s responseto food.”

“ I slow down and feel mybody.”

In this moment, where I am, I slowdown and feel my body. I am now

aware of what I eat and of how my bodyresponds to the foods that I feed it. Ilisten to the messages of my body,

trusting in its wisdom. As I do this, Inow make a step into the abundant

health that is always available for me.

If you’ve been eating a standard cooked food diet for yearsyou may find that you have difficulty to feel how yourbody reacts after eating. This is because you’ve learned toblock out the uncomfortable sensations that usually comeafter eating. Use the following affirmations to begin torenew your connection to your body. Feel your body andgive it all the attention that it deserves. Have patiencewith yourself in this process and remember that as a childyou were very aware of what you wanted to eat, howmuch of it you wanted and how it made you feel. Thisawareness is still available to you, no matter your age.


CHAPTER THREE:

Giraffe’s Milk

People often ask me why I don’t drink milk or eat anymilk-derived products. Most of the time I give a simpletwo-part answer. “First, I’m no longer a baby and

second, I’m definitely not a baby cow or goat.”

Your body has no more need of cow’s milk than it doesof giraffe’s milk or elephant’s milk or whale’s milk. Asyou become more aware of your body’s response tofoods, one of the first things you’re likely to notice isthat your body actually does not appreciate milk fromother animals. When you drink milk or eat a productwith milk in it, including butter, yogurt, cheese, andwhey protein, your body goes on the defensive. Itbegins to form mucous to protect itself from and expelthis strange substance, which it neither requires nordesires.

When you stop and think about it from a practical

Your body hasno more need ofcow’s milk thanit does ofgiraffe’s milk orelephant’s milkor whale’s milk.

In this moment, where I am, I amgrateful for my body and it’s messages. Iappreciate that my body tells me whensomething is out of balance and I openmyself to receive the innate wisdom ofmy body. I trust that my body knowswhich foods support its optimal well-

being. And I am open to experiment withand change my diet in accordance

with my body’s needs


perspective, it’s only natural that your adult body rejectsmilk. Milk is designed by nature for infants of thatspecies, cow’s milk for calves, sheep’s milk for lambs,horse’s milk for foals, and so on. It is nature’s way oftaking care of infants until they are old enough toprocess the nutrients from solid foods for themselves.After infancy, no mammal on earth other than humansdrinks milk and much less the milk of another species!So when you feed your body milk beyond infancy, it’sliterally a foreign substance for the body. The bodyreally doesn’t know how to fully process it and itprotects itself from a possible threat by trying to expel itas quickly as possible. All this takes vital energy fromthe body and leaves you with less to enjoy.

If you are still eating dairy, I encourage you to have areal look if it’s worth it for you. To find out for sure, Isuggest that you take a one-week fast from all dairyproducts and see how you feel. You are likely to findthat your skin clears up, that your digestion improves,that you breathe easier, that you have better breath, andthat there is less mucous in your system. You are alsolikely to lose some weight, feel mentally sharper andhave more fun too!

As you are becoming more aware of your body and howit responds to food, make sure to acknowledge yourselffor all breakthroughs, no matter how small they mayseem. Use the following affirmations to thank yourbody for being such a reliable servant. Really giveyourself some time to feel them. All of your positivefeelings are transforming your life in ways beyondimagination.

A f f i r m a t i o n s

I suggest that youtake a one-week

fast from all dairyproducts and see

how you feel.You are likely to

find that yourskin clears up,

that yourdigestion

improves, thatyou breathe

easier, that youhave better

breath, and thatthere is less

mucous in yoursystem. You are

also likely to losesome weight, feelmentally sharper

and have morefun too!

“ I am grateful for my body’smessages.”

“ I love that my body tells me how totake care of it.”

“ I am blessed to have such awonderful body.”


CHAPTER FOUR:

The most Hazardous drug in the planet is

refined SUGAR

There is no mystery to this. Putting processed sugar intoyour body is something like pouring sugar into the gastank of a million dollar racing car. Except of course that

your body is irreplaceable, worth infinitely more than amillion dollars. Refined sugar has zero nutritional valueand actually drains the body of vitamins and minerals inthe process of being metabolized. Refined sugarcompromises the body’s immune system and stresses thepancreas by forcing it to produce a rush of unnecessarydigestive enzymes. The body treats it as a toxin, which ithas to eliminate. If you eat sugar on a regular basis anddoubt it, try cutting all sugar out of your diet cold turkey.Many people who do this notice that they have intensewithdrawal like symptoms such as headaches, low energyand even nausea. This happens as the body eliminatesthe left over toxins from the sugar and begins to bringitself back into balance.

My personal experience is that it is impossible to bevibrantly healthy while eating any amount of refinedsugar. When I eat refined sugar I notice that my energylevels rollercoaster, that my muscles lose flexibility, that Ifeel mentally fuzzy, that I have less fun and that I’m moreirritable. Overall it feels like a cloud or a haze descendsaround me—like I’ve been drugged.

Fortunately for all of us with a sweet tooth, there aremany natural sweeteners that are actually supportive thebody. You’ll notice that in several of the recipes in thisbook I use Agave, which is a low glycemic sweetenermade from the Yucca plant. You may also enjoy usingdried fruits such as figs, apricots and raisins assweeteners. Or perhaps even raw maple syrup or rawhoney.

Whatever the case, eliminating refined sugar from yourdiet is one of the kindest and most loving things youcould ever do for your body. Simply by choosing naturalsweeteners over refined sugar you are likely toexperience smoother digestion, more relaxed muscles,more peaceful emotions and increased mental clarity.

Puttingprocessed sugarinto your bodyis somethinglike pouringsugar into thegas tank of amillion dollarracing car.Except of coursethat your bodyis irreplaceable,worth infinitelymore than amillion dollars.Refined sugarhas zeronutritionalvalue andactually drainsthe body ofvitamins andminerals in theprocess of beingmetabolized.


Use the following affirmations to support yourself inmaking superior choices for your health. Any choice tonourish yourself with high quality foods is a choice for youand supports you in achieving your maximum potential.

In this moment, where I am, Ichoose life. I choose to move

beyond any habit that limits me andI choose to treat my body with the

care and love due to such anamazing creation. Without stress orobsession, I allow refined sugars and

all other toxins to leave my diet.


“ I now nourish my body in thehighest way possible.”

“ I now treat my body as aprecious, irreplaceabletemple.”

“ I release myself from anyhabits that compromise myhealth.”


CHAPTER FIVE:

Humanshave a Frugiverous

intestine

If you could take your intestine out of your body andmeasure it you would find that proportionally it’s aboutthree times longer than a tiger’s intestine. That’s because

the human intestine is frugiverous. It is ideally designed toprocess raw fruits, nuts and seeds. Your body is an expert atextracting the most nutrition possible from these foods. Atiger’s intestine, on the other hand, is carnivorous anddesigned specifically for processing meat. The shorterintestine of the tiger allows meat to pass through its bodyrelatively quickly. Meat stays in a tiger’s body for 12-18hours and is then eliminated. But, because of the length ofthe human intestine, it stays in your body for 48 hours orlonger. During this time the meat traveling down yourintestine begins to rot, creating an environment in yourintestine where bacteria and parasites flourish. Additionally,some of the meat gets stuck in the corners of the intestines orthe colon and contributes to diseases like cancer ordiverticulosis. It may be a bit gruesome, but if you’d like toget an idea of what it’s like inside your body when you eatmeat, leave a steak or a fish or a chicken breast out on thecounter during the middle of the summer for 48 hours andwatch what happens. Then, without making rules foryourself, ask yourself if you’re willing to continue to do thisto your body.

In the most basic and simple of terms, eating meatcompromises your body’s ability to maintain optimal health.Doctors know it, hospitals see it everyday, yogis and saintshave known it for thousands of years, and almost allchildren know it. Most importantly your own body knows it.As you become more aware of how foods affect your bodyand as you begin to nourish yourself with more lifeenhancing foods, meat automatically and effortlessly losesimportance. Know that it’s not necessary to become avegetarian or to forcefully eliminate meat from your diet. Awillingness to care for yourself as much as possible in eachmoment is enough. Just watch yourself, be aware of whatfoods are truly supporting your wellbeing now and bewilling to change as is appropriate.

For those of you who would like accelerate your

If you could takeyour intestine outof your body andmeasure it youwould find thatproportionally it’sabout three timeslonger than atiger’s intestine.That’s because thehuman intestine isfrugiverous. It isideally designedto process rawfruits, nuts andseeds. Your bodyis an expert atextracting themost nutritionpossible fromthese foods. Atiger’s intestine,on the other hand,is carnivorous anddesignedspecifically forprocessing meat.


transformation, I suggest the following: the next time youplan to eat some meat, smell it raw before you cook it.Really get your nose close to the meat and inhale deeply, asyou would if you were smelling a freshly cut rose, or afreshly picked orange. What does your body say? Doesyour body get excited? Does it feel ill? Does it feel hungry?Trust your body, it will give you all the information youneed. Use the affirmations below to cultivate this trust andto strengthen your commitment to treating your body in aloving and caring way.

“ I trust my senses.”

“ I listen to my body’s impulses.”

“ I trust my body to tell me what itneeds.”

In this moment, where I am, I chooseabundant health. I choose to listen to myimpulses and trust my senses. I totally

trust my body and allow any food that doesnot contribute to my well-being to dropfrom my diet easily and without effort.


Wild animals do not know degenerative diseaseresulting in a slow decline like many humans do.Instead they are vibrant, healthy and full of life until

the very end of their lives. They do not become inactive andoverweight. Instead they are living, playing, and eating at fullcapacity almost until their dying days. Interestingly, all wildanimals eat uncooked, fresh foods. More and more humans arechoosing to live like this. And you can too. You’ve alreadymade the first steps by choosing to love yourself withoutconditions or limitations and by becoming more aware of yourbody’s response to food.

Can you imagine that a wild animal ever gets down on itself formissing its prey or for getting lost, or for not drinking enough atthe last watering hole? Not a chance! Wild animals are justutterly present here and now, moving from the instincts deep intheir bellies. You are capable of moving from your instincts aswell. In terms of food, it means eating the foods that you arenaturally drawn to. When you are eating instinctively, you onlyeat when hungry, you never plan any meals, you eat whateversmells the best, you eat only enough until you are full, you don’tworry about tomorrow’s food, you don’t eat anything thatdoesn’t taste good and you eat all your food, fresh and raw.

The reality for most of us is that these instincts have beensocialized out of us. We’ve learned to eat according to the clockinstead of to our stomachs, to clean our plates even if we’re full,to plan menus, to stockpile foods and to eat things that don’ttaste good. And enough is enough! You can step out of anyunconscious eating habits that limit you and reconnect withyour instincts. Eating instinctually means eating only whatsmells good, only what tastes good, only as much as you want,and only until you’re full.

Give the following exercise a try: set out some of your favorite foodsand allow yourself to smell all of them. Really get into the smells andeat only when you find one that smells great to you—no compromise.Eat this food only and stop eating when the taste changes or whenyour stomach feels full—your body will tell you when it has hadenough. The main thing is just to allow your instincts guide you.Trust your innate wisdom; it never makes a mistake.

CHAPTER SIX:

Animals in the wildlive 95% of their adult

lives at full capacity

Wild animalsdo not knowdegenerativediseaseresulting in aslow declinelike manyhumans do.Instead they arevibrant, healthyand full of lifeuntil the veryend of theirlives.They do notbecomeinactive andoverweight.Instead they areliving, playing,and eating atfull capacityalmost untiltheir dyingdays.


Remember that developing your ability to choose foods on thebasis of smell may save you from getting sick. Your bodyknows what is fresh and healthy and it tells you through smellsand taste.

With rare exception for medicinal herbs, if it doesn’t smell good,don’t eat it. If it doesn’t taste good, spit it out.


“ My instincts are always right.”

“ My body instinctively knowswhat it wants.”

“ I listen to my instincts andfollow them.”

In this moment, where I am, I choose tofollow my impulses and instincts. I onlyeat the foods that smell good and taste

good to me. I only eat when I’m, hungry andI only eat until I am satisfied. My impulses

and instincts always lead me to moreawareness and more health.


The most supportive thing some of you can do foryour body now is to give it a break from eating anddigesting food.

Your body is an amazing creation. It is lovingly designed to be self-healing, self- balancing and self-regulating. Whenever it is injured, itheals itself. When you break an arm, it mends the bone, when you cutyourself, it grows new skin, when you strain a muscle, it sends relief.Your body is designed to feel great, to work as perfectly as possible andto enjoy high levels of functioning. And fasting and cleansing gives thebody a much needed rest so that it can devote all its energy tomaintaining and healing itself.

Remember this: when an animal in the wild is injured or sick, itimmediately stops eating in order to devote all its energy to healing.Consider that if you’ve been eating a standard diet for years you arealso sick, as your body contains unnecessary leftovers like parasites,tapeworms, undigested bits of food and chemical toxins.

Below are suggestions for fasting and cleansing. Take your time andmake plans to fast and cleanse in a way that is gentle to yourself. Youmay want to go on a retreat dedicated to health through cleansing(Resources). Whatever the case, be patient and don’t try to undo yearsof unconscious eating in a few weeks or months. Trust that all is givento you in the perfect timing.

If you do decide to follow any of the following suggestions, make surethat you have more than enough support from friends and family. Youmay like to invite some of your friends and family to do it with you, soyou can all enjoy the benefits together. And, by all means, take care ofyourself by checking in with a competent physician before starting.

For those of you new to cleansing be prepared for symptoms such asheadaches, low energy, strong emotions and muscle pain. These aresigns that your body is getting rid of the toxins from poor qualityfoods. It won’t last and you’ll make it through it if you choose to.You might consider that a few days of discomfort now is preferable toyears of discomfort caused by continually neglecting or mistreatingyour body.

The following are options for healing through fasting and cleansing.I’ve divided them into beginning and intermediate levels. Use themwisely and with care.

CHAPTER SEVEN:

A FRESH START:Introduction to Cleansing

Your body isan amazingcreation.It is lovinglydesigned to beself-healing,self- balancingand self-regulating.Whenever it isinjured, it healsitself. Whenyou break anarm, it mendsthe bone, whenyou cutyourself, itgrows newskin, when youstrain a muscle,it sends relief.Your body isdesigned to feelgreat.


B E G I N N I N G

1. If you’re new to fasting I recommend that you try a 3-day juice fast. Make yourself about 10 ounces freshjuice two times a day and just drink that, nothing else,except all the clear pure water you want. Notice howyou feel and what you are thinking and takeadvantage of the opportunity to transform yourlimiting beliefs using any of the affirmations in thisbook.

2. Another very effective method of ridding the body oftoxins is a commercially prepared herbal intestinalcleanse. These cleanses are designed to remove theplaque buildup from the inside of the intestines.There are several on the market. The most effectiveone in my experience is “Ejuva” (Resources).

3. We all have parasites and microorganisms in oursystems that deplete our bodies of vital energy. Aparasite cleanse can be very helpful for restoring thisenergy and vitality. The best one I’m aware of is aprotocol designed by Young Living Oils.

For three weeks:

2 times daily 2 “Para Fr2 times daily 2 “Para Fr2 times daily 2 “Para Fr2 times daily 2 “Para Fr2 times daily 2 “Para Free” capsulesee” capsulesee” capsulesee” capsulesee” capsules(From Young Living Oils)—see ResourcesRotating daily one vegetarian capsule with 3 dropsvegetable oil and 3 drops Lemon, Basil, or Marjoramessential oils

2 times daily V2 times daily V2 times daily V2 times daily V2 times daily Vita Grita Grita Grita Grita Green Capsuleseen Capsuleseen Capsuleseen Capsuleseen Capsules(From Young Living Oils)—see Resources

2 time2 time2 time2 time2 timesssss daily zapping with low fr daily zapping with low fr daily zapping with low fr daily zapping with low fr daily zapping with low frequency electricequency electricequency electricequency electricequency electricenergy designed to kil l parasitesenergy designed to kil l parasitesenergy designed to kil l parasitesenergy designed to kil l parasitesenergy designed to kil l parasites—see ResourcesGive your body a break of a few weeks, and then repeatas desired.

4. Colon Hydrotherapy. Find a competent colonhydrotherapist and receive sessions as necessary andhelpful.

Take your timeand make plans

to fast andcleanse in away that is

gentle toyourself.

You may wantto go on a

retreatdedicated to

health throughcleansing


INTERMEDIATE

1. If you’d like to go further, try a 7-10 day Master Cleanse,which helps the body rid itself of unnecessary toxins andwastes. During the course of this cleanse drink as much ofthe following mixture as you like everyday:

8 oz. waterJuice of one lemon2 t. agave syrupPinch cayenne pepperFor more information consult Stanley Burroughs’ great littlebook “The Master Cleanser” —see Resources

2. You may find it helpful to cleanse the liver and gallbladder.This cleanse works well to remove deposits that have builtup in the liver and gallbladder.

Eat a light breakfast of fruit2 pm begin fasting6 pm drink 8 oz warm water with 1 tbps Epsom Salt8 pm drink 8 oz warm water with 1 tbsp Epsom SaltBefore Bed drink 4 oz of olive oil mixed with 4 oz lemon juiceIn the morning drink 8 oz warm water with 1 tbsp Epsom SaltBe sure to be near the bathroom, as your body will flushbright green stones through your stool throughout themorning and into the early afternoon.You can repeat this cleanse several times as necessary.

3. The last cleanse I recommend here is a simple and highlyeffective liver cleanse. The liver is the organ responsiblefor detoxifying the body and, as such, is crucial toabundant physical and emotional wellbeing. When it isfunctioning well, all other systems of the body benefit.

Fill an empty vegetarian capsule with 3 drops of Juva-Cleanse oil (Young Living Oils—see Resources) and 3 dropsof vegetable oil and swallow with purified water. Onecapsule per day for six weeks.


In this moment, where I am, I makemaintaining a clean and heathy body a

priority in my life. I now give my body theopportunity to heal itself by fasting and

cleansing as is appropriate for me. I trust mybody to release all toxins and restore itself tothe maximum level of health possible for me

in each moment.


“ I cleanse and clean my body withlove.”

“ I give my body the rest itdeserves.”

“ I support my body to achieveabundant wellbeing.”


P A R T T W O :

Loving letting inCHAPTER EIGHT:

Opening the doors

Whether you realize it or not, in reading this far you’vealready opened the doors to some information andideas that are transforming your life. You’ve

also had an opportunity to open your heart to yourselfand made a commitment to treat yourself with all thelove, compassion, appreciation and approval youdeserve. Acknowledge yourself right now for whatyou’re doing and how you’re choosing to be gentler and

In this moment I totally relax in theknowledge that I am absolutely safe. I trust

the process of life to bring me the perfectexperiences that I need to learn and grow. Inow realease any negitivity form my life,

including any foods that are no longersupporting my wellbeing. At the same

time, I open myself to recieve theabundance and the goodness that I sodeeply deserve in all areas of my life.


kinder with yourself.

And now before continuing to read this book, Iencourage you to take the time to literally open thedoors of your pantry and refrigerator and get rid ofanything that is no longer supporting you. I suggestthat you do this now in order to make a fresh start foryourself as you learn about the potential eating livingfoods has for you. Creation happens in the clearing, likea painter beginning with a blank canvas. In clearing theold from your life you create space for the new, the freshand the alive.

So, open your refrigerator or pantry and without judgingor criticizing yourself in any way, have a look at howyou feel about what you see. Take a look at each thingin your refrigerator and feel your body’s response to it.Your body will give you a “yuck!, or a “blah, or a“wow” or a “mmm.” Notice the responses that you haveand trust them. Your feelings are absolutely supportingyou. And then without making rules for yourself orrestricting yourself in any way, let go of anything thatyou no longer want to put in your body. Throw it out orgive it away, but definitely get it out of your life. Indoing this you are making a decision to move towardgreat health and abundance.

Use the affirmations below to support you in letting goof foods that are compromising your health. You caneven choose to make this exercise into a celebration ofletting go of all that holds you back.


“I completely trust myself.”

“I trust the process of life.”

“I relax into the process of life.”

Whether yourealize it or not,

in reading thisfar you’ve

already openedthe doors

to someinformation

and ideasthat are

transformingyour life.

You’ve also hadan opportunity

to open yourheart to

yourself andmade a

commitment totreat yourself

with all thelove,

compassion,appreciation

and approvalyou deserve.


CHAPTER NINE:

The first thing to understand about

living foods…....is that you already intuitively understand them.

Living food is any food we eat which still contains the lifeforce, or the potential to create new life. Whatever weeat that can still grow, or reproduce itself is alive. And

whatever we eat that has lost the potential to grow orreproduce is either dead or dying.

You can test this easily for yourself every time you eatsomething. The next time you eat something, slow down andreally imagine that instead of eating this food, you plant it inthe earth. If it is capable of sprouting and producing a newlife, it’s living and if not it’s devitalized. Imagine what wouldhappen for example if you planted a potato chip in the earth.How about one of those sprouting potatoes in yourrefrigerator? Or what would happen if you planted ahamburger or a tofu burger? And what about planting anapple or a peach?

In more specific terms living foods are:

1. All fresh fruits that contain seeds (if they don’t containseeds, they have been genetically modified and are unableto reproduce on their own).

2. All UNROASTED nuts and seeds since they can be soaked,sprouted and planted.

3. All raw leafy green vegetables, which grow by sproutingroots in water.

4. And some root vegetables such as onions and potatoes thatcan be sprouted and planted.

In making the distinction between living and devitalizedfoods, it is important to recognize the effect cooking has onfood. Cooking dehydrates the cells and dries up the inherentlife force of all plants, fruits, seeds and nuts. It destroys theenzymes latent in all seeds and plants and thereby, their abilityto reproduce themselves. Any food that has been heated to atemperature greater than about 43 degrees C (110 F) has lostthe majority of its life force, most of its natural nutritionalvalue, and most of its taste. For this reason, cooked food iseffectively dead.

Living food isany food we eatwhich stillcontains the lifeforce, or thepotential tocreate new life.Whatever weeat that can stillgrow, orreproduce itselfis alive. Andwhatever weeat that has lostthe potential togrow orreproduce iseither dead ordying.


It’s easy to experience this yourself. First, imagine what youwould look and feel like after coming out of a 200 degree ovenafter an hour or off of sizzling grill after 20 minutes. Second,and much easier, make yourself a glass of fresh squeezedapple juice or orange juice. And then pour yourself a glass ofpasteurized apple or orange juice from the store. Thepasteurized juice has basically been boiled for several minutes.Notice the differences in color, appearance, smell and above alltaste. Then ask yourself what you’d rather drink. If freshtastes better, that’s your body telling you something like “Yes,that’s it, that’s what I want.”

In this moment where I am, I becomeaware of the nature of the food I eat. I

am now aware if the food I eat is fresh,juicy and alive. I am aware if this food

still contains its life force. And withoutexpectations or judgments of any kind, I

open myself to feel the difference thatnourishing myself with living foods makes

in my health and wellbeing.


“ I choose to eat for my highest good.”

“ I choose the foods that support meto feel vibrant and alive.”

“ I choose to nourish myself withlife.”


CHAPTER TEN:

Living Foods are themost loving foods…

for your body. Simply put, they digest quickly and easily.They contain the highest percentage of digestive enzymes,the most minerals, the highest percentage of vitamins, and

the most nutrients of any foods on the planet. They are fresh,juicy, taste great and are filling and satisfying. Perhaps that’swhy God offered living foods for the first humans:

“And God said, ‘Behold, I have given you every plant yieldingseed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree withseed in its fruit; you shall have them for food.’” Genesis 1:29

The basic thing to understand is that when you eat somethingalive, you become more alive yourself. The plant or nut orseed shares with you its life force and makes you stronger,brighter and healthier. Your body digests it easily and canmore fully access the nutrients within it. On the other hand,when you eat something cooked and devitalized, you becomea bit slower, a bit weaker and your body responds to the foodas something to “deal with” rather than something to

In this moment where I am, I choose life.I make the simple decision to treat my body

with all the love, care and respect that itdeserves. I become more and more aware ofwhich foods contribute to my body’s well-

being and open myself to receive thepowerful nourishment that comes from

simple living foods.

Living Foodscontain thehighestpercentage ofdigestiveenzymes, themost minerals,the highestpercentage ofvitamins, andthe mostnutrients of anyfoods on theplanet.


celebrate. It’s so simple and natural and it doesn’t requireyears of study, work or effort. In fact all it requires is awillingness to be aware of your body and make the choice totreat it with all the love it deserves.

As you consider this information, have a look at whatpercentage of your current diet is currently composed of livingfood. In my experience a diet of 100% living foods is the bestfor experiencing maximum levels of awareness and health.But any decision you make to nourish yourself with livingfoods is a decision for you and your wellbeing and a step inthe direction of abundant life. Whatever is appropriate foryou now is perfect. You decide in each moment.

As you eat more and more living foods, remember that you arein a transformative process and be gentle with yourself.When you come up against a limiting belief, negative thoughtor old pattern, allow yourself to see it, disconnect from it andmove on into the health and abundance that are alwaysavailable for you.


“ I choose to be abundantly andradiantly alive.”

“ With each breath I am more awareof my body.”

“ I open myself to experience thepower of living foods.”

The basic thingto understand

is that whenyou eat

somethingalive, you

become morealive yourself.

The plant ornut or seed

shares with youits life force and

makes youstronger,

brighter andhealthier. Yourbody digests iteasily and can

more fullyaccess thenutrientswithin it.


CHAPTER ELEVEN:

Raising yournutritional standards

You may already have noticed that the food available nowin most stores tastes different and looks different than itdid when you were younger. That’s because at least

70% of the fruit and vegetables available today didn’t evenexist 30 years ago. If you’re not old enough to notice thedifference, ask your parents or grandparents to share theirexperience with you.

In the conventional supermarket of today mostly what isavailable are fruits and vegetables that have beenhybridized, genetically modified, treated with preservativesand grown with pesticides in de-mineralized soil. Haveyou experienced peaches that never get ripe and barely eventaste like peaches? Or avocados that are watery andflavorless? Or maybe you’ve noticed a burning in yourthroat after you eat a banana? Or perhaps you have seenapples the size of grapefruits, grapefruits the size ofcantaloupes or cantaloupes the size of small watermelons?These unfriendly “foods” compromise your ability to createoptimal health and wellbeing, and in some cases they areactually toxic to the body. They are mass-produced andprofit driven.

Ask yourself now if you really want to support theproduction of this low quality food, much less feed yourselfwith it.

Fortunately, there is an alternative. People all over thisplanet are committed to growing fruits and vegetablesorganically and in harmony with the earth. With theexception of wild foods, organically grown fruits, nuts andvegetables are the most life enhancing foods on the planet.They are designed by nature to support your optimalwellbeing, they make you feel more alive and they just tastebetter. If you like, experiment with this yourself bycomparing the crisp taste of a freshly picked organic appleto the flat one of a conventionally grown apple.

Choosing to nourish yourself with organic fruits, may meanthat you drive further to the store, that you invest moremoney than normal, or that you wait for some produce untilit’s in season. And no matter what you may think, you areabsolutely 100% worth it. Saying yes to organically grown

Choosing tonourish yourselfwith organicfruits, may meanthat you drivefurther to thestore, that youinvest moremoney thannormal, or thatyou wait forsome produceuntil it’s inseason. And nomatter what youmay think, youare absolutely100% worth it.Saying yes toorganicallygrown produceis saying yes toyou. It isexpecting thebest from life,supporting theoptimal wellbeing of yourbody andsupporting theearth.


produce is saying yes to you. It is expecting the best fromlife, supporting the optimal well being of your body andsupporting the earth.

If you notice any resistance in raising your standards inregard to the quality of the food you eat, it may come from abelief in you that you don’t deserve the best. This is a falsebelief that almost all of us have and it’s contrary to ournatural way of being. Use the affirmations below to replacethat limiting belief.


“ I deserve the best and accept thebest right now”

“ I now raise my nutritionalstandards.”

“ I expect the highest quality food formyself and my family.”

In this moment where I am, I choose tonourish myself with the highest qualityfoods available. I consciously raise my

nutritional standards and expect the bestfor me. I open myself to receive the naturalnutrition of the fruits of the earth and inso doing I support myself to experience

vibrant health.

People all overthis planet arecommitted to

growing fruitsand vegetables

organically andin harmony

with the earth.With the

exception ofwild foods,organically

grown fruits,nuts and

vegetables arethe most life

enhancing foodson the planet.


CHAPTER TWELVE:

What is there to eat?

As you move towards eating a simple living foods diet,you might be wondering, after all, what there is to eat?Especially if you’re coming from a traditional standard

diet, it can look like there are limited options. But in reality theearth is outrageously abundant in the variety and amount offresh living foods it provides for us. There are millions ofdifferent kinds of edible fruits and plants, many of which weare yet to discover. It would be a lifetime’s work just to tasteeven 1/2 of these fruits and plants.

To get an idea of what living foods are commonly available,consider the following lists. Have a look at them and see howmany you have tried. Take them to the market with you andtry something new. Open your mind and expand yourexperience. Remember that these lists are only a fraction ofwhat’s actually available.

FRUITPOME FRUITApple Crabapple ChokecherryJuneberry Loquat MedlarPear Pomegranate QuinceRowan Sorb AppleSTONE FRUITSApricot Cherry NectarinePeach Plum And other hybridsBERRIESBarberry Bearberry BilberrryBlackberry Blueberry BoysenberryCloudberry Cranberry CurrantElderberry Gooseberry HoneysuckleLingonberry Mulberry NannyberryWineberry WolfberryStrawberry (an accessory fruit, not technically a berry).MELONSCantaloupe Honeydew Mayan MelonMuskmelon WatermelonSUBTROPICAL FRUITSBlack Mulberry Cornelian Cherry DatesFeijoa FigGrape (currant, raisin, sultana when dried)Guava Jujube LonganLychee Olives Passion fruitPomegranate Tamarillo

In reality theearth isoutrageouslyabundant in thevariety andamount of freshliving foods itprovides for us.There aremillions ofdifferent kindsof edible fruitsand plants,many of whichwe are yet todiscover


CITRUSCitron Clementine GrapefruitKumquat Lemon LimeMandarin Pommelo TangeloTangerine Orange Ugli fruitTROPICAL FRUITSAkee Banana BreadfruitCamu Camu Carambola CempedakCherimoya Coconut Custard appleDragonfruit Durian GuaranaJackfruit Kepple fruit LangsatMabolo Mamey Sapote MamoncilloMango Mangosteen MarangPapaya Peanut Butter Fruit PineapplePoha Rambutan Rose appleSalak Sapodilla SoursapSugar Apple TamarindSQUASHESAcorn Butternut CucumberPumpkin Spaghetti ZucchiniSALAD FRUITSAvocado Peppers TomatoVEGETABLESLEAFY GREENSArugula Bok Choy CabbageChard Cilantro CollardEndive Kale LettuceMustard Nettles ParsleySpinach WatercressROOTS AND TUBERSBeets Black Radish CarrotsCassava Celeriac DaikonFennel Ginger JicamaParsnip Potato RadishSweet Potato Turnip WasabiWhite Radish YamOTHERSArtichoke Asparagus AubergineBroccoli Brussel Sprouts CauliflowerCelery Chives GarlicLeek OnionNUTS AND SEEDSAlmonds Brazil nuts CashewsChestnut Coconut Hazel nutsHickory nuts Horse-chestnut MacadamianutsPecans Pine nuts PistachiosWalnutsFlax seeds Hemp seeds LinseedsPumpkin seedsSesame seeds Sunflower seeds


Even with all this variety, it can be easy to get caught inpatterns of eating the same things over and over again. So,expand your horizons and be willing to experiment with newflavors and experiences. Remember that if it’s fresh, live andorganic, it’s only going to bring you more life and vitality.

Affirmations

“ I open myself to experiment withfoods new to me.”

“ I increase the variety of the foods Ieat.”

“ I relax and enjoy the bounty of thisearth.”

SEA VEGETABLESArame Dulse HijikiKarengo Nori

In this moment where I am, I openmyself to experience fruits and vegetablesthat are new to me. I encourage fun andcreativity in my food choices and I allowmyself to enjoy eating a variety of fresh

fruits, nuts and vegetables.


CHAPTER THIRTEEN:

Do cows get enough protein?

I remember that many years ago when meat dropped frommy diet, I began to wonder how I was going to get enoughprotein. My immediate solution was to eat a lot of beans,

but soon I found that I didn’t like beans all that much. So,on the recommendation of a friend, I moved to eating moretofu but soon found that my body didn’t seem to digest tofuvery well. Then I read somewhere that spinach and otherleafy green vegetables have more than enough protein for ahealthy body. Specifically, 1 and 1/2 cups of fresh spinachfor example has 2 grams of protein, or half therecommended daily allowance. Something in that ideareally got to me. After all, I thought, “Do cows or horses orzebras or llamas get enough protein?” “Of course, and allthey are eating is grass.” Since then, I stopped worryingabout protein and have just made sure to enjoy eating lots ofgreens and on occasion even some protein rich Superfoodslike bee pollen and spirulina.

I include this story now because, at any point as youtransition to eating more simple living foods, you mighthave similar questions about whether you are gettingenough of this nutrient or that mineral, or that vitamin. I

In this moment where I am, I releasemyself form any rules and restrictionsabout what I “should” eat. I welcome

and embrace change in my diet. If I findmy body out of balance I choose to

explore alternatives and find somethingthat truly works for me.


encourage you to get these questions answered. Perhapsyour body is telling you something or asking you forsomething. There are all sorts of amazing herbs, plants andsupplements to try. There are specialists trained innaturopathy and living foods nutrition.

The important thing is to honor your questions and takecare of getting them answered. Be sure to let go of negativethinking like “I can’t do it,” “I’ll never make it,” “I don’twant to be healthy,” “I don’t care” etc. Keep loving andapproving of yourself no matter what. And keep allowingyour diet to change as the needs of your body change andyour awareness levels change.


“I welcome and embrace change.”

“I honor my intuition.”

“I listen to my inner guidance.”

Be sure to let goof negativethinking like “Ican’t do it,”“I’ll nevermake it,” “Idon’t want tobe healthy,” “Idon’t care” etc.Keep lovingand approvingof yourself nomatter what.And keepallowing yourdiet to changeas the needs ofyour bodychange andyour awarenesslevels change.


CHAPTER FOURTEEN:

Caring for yourself is caring for the earth

Your decision to care for yourself with fresh organic livingfoods is one of the most life enhancing choices youcould ever make. In moving to a diet composed of

living foods you literally revitalize your body. Prepareyourself for feeling more energy, sleeping less, losingany unnecessary weight, healing any imbalances inyour system, having more fun, being more focused andfeeling lighter. It is going to happen as you transitionto caring for yourself with living foods.

You may not yet be aware of it, and in caring foryourself with fresh organic living foods you are alsogiving a gift to the earth. In coming to a simple dietbased on the fruits of the earth you contribute to thebeauty of this planet. Because of your decision, lessplastic, less metal, less cardboard and less glass needbe created for the packaging of processed food and lesswaste ends up in landfills. Because of your decision,more wild and untouched land is kept open and freeinstead of being used for the raising of animals forfood. Because of your decision, less water iscontaminated by factory animal farming. Because ofyour decision, less pesticides and chemical fertilizersmake it into our groundwater. Because of yourdecision, more fruit trees are planted and cultivatedand there is more oxygen in the atmosphere. Becauseof your decision, the air is just a little cleaner thanyesterday. Because of your decision more people havefood to eat today than yesterday.

Your individual contribution may not seem so great andfar-reaching, and yet it is important beyond measure.Any step toward restoring balance within yourself is astep toward restoring balance on this planet. And whenmany of us step in the same direction, deep andfundamental transformation happens.

This is the simple beauty of choosing to care for yourself with living foods: you are contributing to a morepeaceful, more loving and more joyful world foreveryone. And you are doing it while simply enjoyingyour life and having fun eating foods that truly nourishyour body.

Your decisionto care for

yourself withfresh organic

living foods isone of the most

life enhancingchoices youcould ever

make. Inmoving to a

diet composedof living foods

you literallyrevitalize yourbody. Prepare

yourself forfeeling more

energy,sleeping less,

losing anyunnecessary

weight, healingany imbalancesin your system,

having morefun, being more

focused andfeeling lighter.



“ I am designed and deserve to feelwonderful.”

“ I allow myself to experiencepleasure.”

“ Opportunities to have fun and enjoymyself surround me.”

In this moment where I am, I openmyself to enjoy my life as much as

possible. I allow myself to have fun andexperience all the pleasure I desire. I nowsee that life is always for my expansion,

my awarness and my joy. I relax and let gointo the knowing that everything in my

life is working for my highest good.


P A R T T H R E E :

Living foods inspirations

CHAPTER FIFTEEN:

Preparing to Prepareliving foods..

This part of the book offers you a great start on learninghow to prepare fresh living foods dishes. In it youwill find general helpful tips for preparing living

foods, specific information about enhancing your foods withessential oils and over 40 recipes that I have developed alongthe way. This information is designed to spark your owncreativity and explorations. Add to the recipes, changethem, expand them and invent with them, as you like. I’dlove to hear about your discoveries.

Some helpful tips when preparing living foods:

1. Soak all dried fruit, seeds and nuts in fresh pure wateras indicated in the recipes. Soaking dried fruit re-hydrates it and makes it much easier to digest (likefresh fruit) and soaking nuts and seeds activates theliving enzymes that can turn them into trees andplants.

2. Use only filtered or spring water for all recipes. Yourbody and your taste buds will thank you.

3. As you work with these recipes and create your own,balance these 5 elements: SWEET, SALTY, SOUR, SPICYAND FATTY. If something you are creating tastes lessthan great, ask yourself if one of these elements ismissing and add accordingly. When these elements arebalanced, culinary magic happens.

4. Use your own cooking experience to create newrecipes. If there is a recipe you have always enjoyedmaking, see how you could make it with living foodsinstead. Duplicate the spicing, cut out the things thataren’t living and add others that are. Be creative andhave fun!


KITCHEN TOOLS FOR PREPARING LIVING FOODS:

High power blenderHigh power blenderHigh power blenderHigh power blenderHigh power blender—500 watt or more. **K-Tec and Vitamixare my favorite brands.

VVVVVegetable Juiceregetable Juiceregetable Juiceregetable Juiceregetable Juicer—Having a juicer in your home is likehaving a gold mine in your backyard. The juice you preparewith it can only enhance your life. **Green Star, GreenPower and Green Life juicers are the best consumer modelsI’m aware of.

Food prFood prFood prFood prFood processorocessorocessorocessorocessor—A food processor is great for preparingthicker sauces, creams and pastes that are difficult to create ina blender. **The Cuisanart 11 cup model is great for home use.

CofCofCofCofCoffee Grinderfee Grinderfee Grinderfee Grinderfee Grinder—This is an inexpensive tool used for grindingnuts, spices, coarse salt and seeds.

CitrCitrCitrCitrCitrus Juicerus Juicerus Juicerus Juicerus Juicer—A hand juicer is great for small quantities. Ifyou’re preparing larger ones, you may want to find an electricmodel.

Ceramic KnifeCeramic KnifeCeramic KnifeCeramic KnifeCeramic Knife—There are two main advantages to ceramicknives. One is that they maintain a razor sharp edgeindefinitely. The other is that they do not oxidize food as metalknives do. Because of this the food maintains its optimalflavor. **Ask at a gourmet kitchen store.

Ceramic peelerCeramic peelerCeramic peelerCeramic peelerCeramic peeler—Has the same properties as the ceramic knife.Plus a ceramic peeler stays sharp indefinitely.

MandolinMandolinMandolinMandolinMandolin—A specialized kitchen tool used for creating paper-thin slices of vegetables. **Ask at a gourmet kitchen store.

GraterGraterGraterGraterGrater—Any basic one will do.

SpriralizerSpriralizerSpriralizerSpriralizerSpriralizer—This is a specialized kitchen tool which workslike a grater and creates pasta-like “noodles” from vegetableslike zucchini, carrots, etc. **Ask at a gourmet kitchen store.

Fine Nylon Mesh BagFine Nylon Mesh BagFine Nylon Mesh BagFine Nylon Mesh BagFine Nylon Mesh Bag—This is for draining the liquid fromnut milks. **Health food stores usually carry them.


CHAPTER SIXTEEN:

Living foods andessential oils..

In terms of your overall physical health and wellbeing thismay be the most important chapter in this book. If you arecommitted to experiencing the highest levels of physical

health possible I suggest that you add pure therapeutic gradeessential oils to your recipes. In experimenting with essentialoils in my recipes, I’ve found that the oils greatly enhance theflavor of my dishes. Secondly, I’ve noticed that using essentialoils magnifies the healing properties of the dishes. Combiningthem with living foods is a powerful alchemy that can result inincreased physical health and mental clarity. Below is a list ofthe general properties of Essential Oils as well as a list ofspecific oils that can be used in food preparation. Whenworking with Essential Oils:1. Use ONLY a pure, therapeutic grade of oil. Pure,

therapeutic oils are the only ones that are safe to takeinternally. The best I’ve found are from Young Living Oils—see Resources.

2. Essential oils are strong and can easily dominate a dish.Start with a very small amount (less than a drop) whenadding oil to food. You can do this by using a toothpick toextract the oil from the jar.

3. Use extra care and significantly less quantities when usingessential oils with children under 6 years old.

4. Avoid heating essential oils as heat destroys most of theirproperties.

General properties of Essential Oils:• Essential Oils are antiseptic.

• Essential Oils are high in antioxidants.

• Essential Oils are highly oxygenating and nourishing to thecells.

• Essential Oils eliminate viruses, bacteria, fungus and yeast.

• Essential Oils cleanse and detoxify receptor sites and cells.

• Essential Oils have the ability to pass through the blood-brain barrier.

• Essential Oils have a high bioelectrical frequency (52-320Hz) and can quickly raise the frequency of the body.


SUGGESTED ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FOOD PREPARATION* :

BASIL: Relaxes muscles and soothes tension. Helps eliminatemental fatigue and supports healthy digestion.BLACK PEPPER: A mental stimulant. Promotes memory andstimulates metabolism.CINNAMON BARK: A powerful antioxidant that promotescirculation. Refreshing, vitalizing and warming.CLOVE: A mental stimulant that encourages dreams and deepsleep. Used to eliminate parasites and to protect the stomach.CORIANDER: A calming oil that can lower glucose and insulinlevels. Promotes relaxation.DILL: Calms the nervous system and helps regulate insulin/sugarbalance.FENNEL: A digestive aid, also used to balance menstrual cycles.GINGER: A digestive aid that can help alleviate nausea ordizziness. Energizing.GRAPEFRUIT: Stimulates brain function. Boosts immunity,induces relaxation and reduces depression.LEMON: An amazing oil for cleansing the entire system.Supports immune function and is refreshing and uplifting.LEMONGRASS: A calming and relaxing oil that promotesfeelings of overall well-being.MARJORAM: Helps with muscle soreness and relieves tension.NUTMEG: Supports digestion and rejuvenates tired muscles.ORANGE: A powerful antioxidant, also helpful for cleansing oilyskin. Promotes feelings of joy and prosperity.PEPPERMINT: An overall excellent oil for promoting normaldigestion. It’s purifying, cooling and refreshing. Helps overcomemental fatigue and is great for eliminating headaches.ROSEMARY: Improves blood circulation and mental clarity andfocusSPEARMINT: Balances the metabolism and supports the lungs.TANGERINE: Soothing and relaxing oil that promotes normalcirculation.THYME: Supports normal liver, eye and brain function, as well asa positive mood.

For more information about the properties and uses of these and otheressential oils consult the book “Essential Oils Desk Reference” —seeResources* The Food & Drug Administration have not evaluated these statements.Essentail Oils are not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease.


CHAPTER SEVENTEEN:

Drink a meal..

Drinking a meal instead of eating it is one of thehealthiest things you can do for your body. Bydrinking your meal you are giving the body a head

start on digestion and supporting it to assimilate the nutrientsin the food quicker and more efficiently. Make a juice orsmoothie and enjoy it as your first meal of the day!

WATER:

Water is nature’s solvent. It has a powerful cleansing effect onthe body and is essential to all major electrical functions of thebody.

For maximum health, drink only pure filtered water or springwater.

I find it helpful to drink about 8 ounces of water before eachmeal. When I do, I notice that I’m less hungry and much moreaware of how much food is appropriate for my body.

Another thing I enjoy is to add one or two drops of lemonessential oil to all my drinking water. Lemon oil is a greatboost; it stimulates brain activity, increases circulation andenhances physical energy.

The most scacred temple on the planet is the human body.When the body is well, the body knows peace.

When the body is healthy, the body knows happiness.Anonymous.


GREEN GODDESSKaleSpinachCeleryCucumberParsleyWheatgrassA squeeze of Lemon1 Drop Lemon essential oil

LIQUID SUNSHINECarrotOrangeApple1-2 drops Orange oil

THE ROOTSKumara (sweet potato)Red beetCarrotCeleryAppleLemonPinch of cayenne pepper1/2 drop Lemon oil

WAKE UP TONICGingerCeleryAppleLemon1/2 drop Lemon oil

JUICES:

Fresh juice is amazing. Juice is the lifeblood of the plant orfruit it comes from and is a powerful natural healer. I inviteyou to drink a glass of fresh juice everyday for a month andnotice the difference you feel.

You can use any combination of organic fresh fruits andvegetables to create your favorite juice. You can’t go wrongwhen you’re starting with the best ingredients available to you.Here are a few that I enjoy.


L I V I N G N U T M I L K S

The most nutritionally superior milk on the planet is madefrom soaked nuts or seeds. Nut milks only take a couple ofminutes to make. Here are several suggestions. You can useany type of nut or seed. The process of making the milk is thesame. The only difference is the soaking time required.

ALMOND MILK

Soak 1 cup of almonds for about six hours.Discard soak water—this is important as almond skinswhen soaked release a bitter liquid that is slightly toxic.

Blend almonds with about 1 1/2 quarts pure water on highfor a couple of minutes.Strain mixture through a fine mesh bag—left over, you’llhave dry almond pulp.

Stir the milk before enjoying. Sweeten with agave syrup ifdesired.

SESAME MILK

Soak 1 cup sesame seeds for 5-6 hoursDiscard Soak WaterBlend seeds with about 2 quarts waterStrain mixture through a fine mesh bagAdd sweetener (agave syrup) to taste

BRAZIL NUT MILK

Soak 1 cup brazil nuts for 2-3 hoursDiscard Soak WaterBlend nuts with about 2 quarts waterStrain mixture through a fine mesh bag


HEMP SEED MILK

Start with 1 cup hulled hemp seedsNo need to soak themBlend them with about 2 quarts waterStrain mixture through a fine mesh bag

COCONUT MILK

Here are two ways to make coconut milk:One:One:One:One:One:In a blender, mix until smooth and creamyFlesh of 1-2 young coconuts1/2 cup coconut waterTTTTTwo:wo:wo:wo:wo:Remove the brown shell from 1 mature coconut.Place about 1 cup of the white coconut flesh in a blender.Add about 1 cup pure water.Blend on high for 2 minutes.Strain through a nylon mesh bag.You can dehydrate the leftover coconut flesh to create gratedcoconut flakes.

In a tropical climate, fresh young coconuts are plentiful.Otherwise they are often available at large Asian

supermarkets. If you are unable to find them, you can createcoconut milk by soaking grated coconut for 1-2 hours,blending it with purified water and then straining it.Avoiding eating canned coconut milk, or anything else

from a can.


SMOOTHIES

I like to eat a smoothie when I feel a bit more hungry than usualor when I’m in the mood for something a bit more grounding tostart my day. The basic ingredients are fruit, nut milks, greenfood powder, oil or nut butter and juice. Have fun experimentingwith your own creations!

BANINIBlend together:Blend together:Blend together:Blend together:Blend together:

1 banana2 T. raw tahini1 tbsp green food powder(I prefer a product called Pure Synergy -See Resources)10 soaked apricots1-2 cups sesame milk1 drop lemon oil

MAJOR ORANGEBlend together:Blend together:Blend together:Blend together:Blend together:

1 cup Fresh Orange Juice1/2 cup Fresh Almond Milk1 T. green food powder of your choice(I prefer a product called Pure Synergy)1/2 T. Maca (Peruvian super food)2-3 soaked almonds1 drop Orange oil

PUMPKIN SEEDBlend together:Blend together:Blend together:Blend together:Blend together:

2 cups apple juice1 apple2 T. pumpkin seed oil1 T. green foodCinnamon to taste1/2 drop cinnamon bark oil

COCONUT CREAMBlend together:Blend together:Blend together:Blend together:Blend together:

Mango1 cup water from young coconutFlesh from young coconut

The only thing worth learning in life is love. Life is anopportunity to learn love; life is the school. If you miss love, you

have missed all eduction: if you have learned the ways of loveyour schooling has been fruitful. – Osho


CHAPTER EIGHTEEN:

Leafy greens

Eating fresh leafy greens stimulates the digestive system,helps cleanse the intestines and oxygenates the blood.Fresh leafy greens are also a superior form of protein

and contain high concentrations of vitamins and minerals. Ilike to incorporate as many different greens in my diet aspossible, from traditional favorites such as spinach to moreobscure greens such as dandelion or kale. I notice that eachtype of green has specific information to share with my bodyand nourishes it in a unique way. I enjoy eating a leafy greensalad as my main meal on most days.

Use these recipes as guides; substitute as you like and enjoycreating your own combinations and dressings.

Cabbage contains iron, calcium, and potassium andis high in vitamins C, B1, B2 and B3. It has been

appreciated for thousands of years because of itsmedicinal properties. Cabbage juice is a well-

known remedy for healing peptic ulcers and is beingstudied for its ability to inhibit the growth of breast,

stomach and colon cancers.

CABBAGE AVOCADO APPLE SALADingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:

Finely chop about 1/2 of a green cabbageAdd 2 sliced avocadosAdd 1 medium peeled and sliced apple

drdrdrdrdressing:essing:essing:essing:essing:Mix well1/4 cup flax, avocado or olive oil1 T. curry powderAnd 1 t. Celtic sea salt1/2 drop essential oil of Black Pepper

Add to cabbage and enjoy!


DANDELION CASHEW PEPPER SALADAs Dandelion greens are bitter, serve them with a sweetdressing.

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:Chop 3-4 cups dandelion greensGrate 2 medium carrotsChop 2 medium tomatoes

DrDrDrDrDressing:essing:essing:essing:essing:Blend well in food processor1/2 cup cashews (soaked 1-2 hours)1 medium red pepper1 spring onion2 stalks celery1/2 clove garlic2 t. olive oil1 t. lemon juiceBlack pepper to tasteCeltic sea salt to taste

SPINACH MANDARIN SALAD

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:Wash and chop 3 cups spinachPeel and seed 5-6 mandarin orangesChop 1/4 cup walnuts or pecansFinely chop 2-4 spring onions

DrDrDrDrDressing:essing:essing:essing:essing:Mix well1/4 cup olive oil3 T. balsamic vinegar1 T. agave sweetener1 T. lemon juiceCrushed black pepper to taste1/2 drop essential oil of Black Pepper

Dandelion is one of the heartiest, strongest and mostresilient plants on earth. It has an indomitable life force

and grows almost anywhere. It shares these characteristicswith us through its leaves.

Remain faithful to the earth with the power of your virtue.Let your gift giving love and your knowledge serve the

meaning of the earth. – Nietzsche


CREAMY CUMIN KALE SALAD

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:Start with 1 pound of Lacinto KalePeel leaves from stems and chop kalePrepare 1/4 lemon juice and rub kale between your hands with thelemon juice (this softens the kale and makes it easier to digest)Chop 3-4 medium tomatoesGrate 1-2 medium carrots

DrDrDrDrDressing:essing:essing:essing:essing:Blend well:1/2 cup sunflower seeds or almonds (soaked 5-6 hours)1 clove garlic1/2 cup fresh cilantro3 T. lemon juice1/8 t. cumin powder1/2 drop essential oil of CorianderCeltic sea salt to tasteAbout 1 cup water

BABY GREENS WITH BASIL VINEGRETTE

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:Start with a mix of baby greensSlice thinly 5-6 radishesAdd 2-3 sliced tomatoesAdd 2 stalks thinly sliced celeryAdd 1-2 grated carrots

DrDrDrDrDressing:essing:essing:essing:essing:Blend until smooth1/4 cup flax or olive or hemp oil1/8 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup fresh basil1 clove garlic2 T. agave sweetener1 t. lemon juice1/4 cup pine nuts

Sprinkle salad with ground flax seeds

Kale is a member of the cabbage family and contains both vitaminA and C. Kale is invigorating and stimulates immune function.

Flax seeds are high in Omega 3 fatty acids and are beingstudied for reducing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol

and healing inflamed intestines.


TOMATO FENNEL SALAD

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:Begin with your favorite mixed greensAnd add your favorite salad fruits

DrDrDrDrDressing:essing:essing:essing:essing:1/4 cup olive oil1/2 fresh fennel bulb3 medium tomatoes1 T. agave sweetener

diced celery,sprouts,diced tomatoes,fresh mixed greens

Roll and serve

SWEET MUSTARD SPINACH SALAD

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:Prepare 4 cups baby spinachAdd 1/4 cup pine nutsChop 3 spring onions

DrDrDrDrDressing:essing:essing:essing:essing:3 T. Dijon mustard2 T. Agave sweetenerBlack pepper to taste

According to the Greek legend of Promtheus eating fennelwas believed to bestow immortality?

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Withoutthem, humanity cannot survive.

—His Holiness Tenzin Gyats, the 14th Dalai Lama


TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:Slice 5-6 fresh juicy ripe tomatoesChop 1/4 cup fresh basilSlice 10-20 fresh kalamata olives

Drizzle Olive Oil over tomatoesSprinkle olives and basil over tomatoesAdd salt and crushed black pepper to taste

CUCUMBER DILL SALAD

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:Peel and thinly slice 4 cucumbersThinly slice 4 spring onionsFinely chop 1/2 cup dill

DrDrDrDrDressing:essing:essing:essing:essing:1/4 cup white wine or balsamic vinegar2 T. lemon juice1 T. agave sweetener1/2 drop essential oil of Dill1/4 cup water

Mix well and add to vegetables.

If you have the opportunity, use tomatoes grown fromheirloom tomato seeds. Heirloom tomatoes can often be

found in mid summer in smaller, finer organic food stores.Better yet, grow some yourself.

Cucumber is a refreshing and cooling fruit. It has longbeen appreciated in yogic diets for its calming and

balancing effects.


SPINACH SEAWEED SALAD

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:Wash and chop 1/2 lb. SpinachGrate 1 carrotDice 1 red or yellow bell pepperDice 1 small cucumberAdd slices of 2 mandarin oranges

DrDrDrDrDressing:essing:essing:essing:essing:Blend until smooth:

Juice of 3 medium orangesJuice of 1 lemon1/4 cup Olive Oil1 t. grated ginger1 cup of Dulse or Karengo Seaweed

Add dressing to salad and serve.

TOMATO SEA VEGETABLE SALAD

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:4-5 ripe tomatoes diced1 cucumber diced1 red or yellow pepper diced1 cup Karengo or Dulse sea vegetables1 T. lemon juice1 T. flax seed or olive oilSalt to tasteCrushed black pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together and allow 20 minutes beforeeating

For taste as well as health, it’s important to recognize thatgreen peppers are “green” because they are not actually

ripe. Buy only red, yellow and orange peppers.


RAW GOMASIO

This is an excellent addition to salads. Sprinkle overfinished salad.

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:1/2 cup raw sesame seeds finely ground in a coffee grinder2-3 peppercorns finely ground in coffee grinder1 t celtic mineral sea salt

Mix and add any dried herbs and spices as desired

Black pepper stimulates mentalfunctions and can increaseconcentration and memory.


CHAPTER NINETEEN:

Dinner in the Palm ofyour hand..

Your stomach is approximately the size of your closedfist. And that’s how much food it is designed to digest atany one time. When you eat more than the size of your

fist, you are giving extra work to your stomach and openingthe door for difficulties such as heartburn, indigestion, upsetstomach and slow metabolism.

I remind you of this here because the dishes in this sectiontaste so good that it’s easy to overeat them. Keep in mind thatmost of them taste even better after a few hours in therefrigerator when the flavors have mixed. You can alwaysreturn to them.

My suggestion is to eat these dishes accompanied with a greensalad. Salad stimulates digestion.

CURRY NUT CABBAGE ROLLS—about 4 servings

One: Make the PateOne: Make the PateOne: Make the PateOne: Make the PateOne: Make the Pate1/2 cup almonds (soaked 5-6 hours)1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (soaked 2 hours)1/2 red pepper2 stalks celery1/2 cup coconut flesh2 medium carrots2 cloves garlic1 t. fennel1 small cucumber1 small apple3-4 spring onions1 tomato2 t. lemon juice1.5 t. curry powder2 t. salt3 t. olive oil1/2 drop black pepper essential oil

Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend untilsmooth. If you are using a blender instead of a foodprocessor, first blend all liquid ingredients plus the tomatoand cucumber. Then slowly add the other ingredients.


TTTTTwo: Crwo: Crwo: Crwo: Crwo: Create the reate the reate the reate the reate the rolls:olls:olls:olls:olls:Peel off whole Cabbage Leaves and fill each leaf with

1-2 T. curry patediced red pepperdiced celerysproutsdiced tomatoesfresh mixed greens

Roll and serve

Pumpkin seeds contain vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, D, E,and K, as well as many minerals including calcium and

magnesium. They are also rich in vegetable protein.Pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil are being studied for

the prevention and treatment of bladder and prostateproblems.


GUACAMOLE AND SALSA

One: Make the GuacamoleOne: Make the GuacamoleOne: Make the GuacamoleOne: Make the GuacamoleOne: Make the GuacamoleDice 2 ripe, juicy medium tomatoesChop 1/2 of a small white onionChop 1/2 of a small red or yellow pepperJuice 1/2 of a lime or lemonOpen 3 avocados, scooping out the flesh with a spoonChop 1/2 cup of cilantroPrepare 1/2 t. of celtic sea salt1/2 drop of coriander essential oilCayenne pepper or chili pepper to taste.

Mix all ingredients together using a couple of forks untilsmooth. I like to leave some avocado chunks for texture.

TTTTTwo: Make the salsawo: Make the salsawo: Make the salsawo: Make the salsawo: Make the salsa4 ripe, juicy medium tomatoes1 clove garlic4 spring onions1/4 spicy red pepper1/2 cup Fresh cilantro1 red bell pepperPinch of Celtic Sea Salt1/2 drop black pepper essential oil

Combine all ingredients in a Food processor until smooth.

At the critical junctures and crossroads in life there is onlyone question: What would love do now?


LIVING LASAGNEThis is a great way to surprise your friends and family at adinner party. Most people can’t believe that it is 100% raw.

Preparation time: if you are new to this recipe give yourself atleast 1 1/2 hours. I enjoy preparing it several hours beforeserving so that the flavors have an opportunity to mix.Servings: approximately 4

One: Make the marinaraOne: Make the marinaraOne: Make the marinaraOne: Make the marinaraOne: Make the marinara1 cup sun dried tomatoes (soaked 1 hrs. in warm filteredwater)2 medium vine ripened tomatoes1 red or yellow pepper1/4 cup olive oil1/2 lemon juice of3-4 spring onions1small clove garlic2 T. agave sweetenerCeltic sea salt to tastefresh or dried Italian herbs or essential oils to taste (basil,marjoram, thyme, rosemary, oregano)

Blend all the above ingredients thoroughly. Adjust thethickness of the sauce as you like with water orcoconut water.

TTTTTwo: Prwo: Prwo: Prwo: Prwo: Prepareparepareparepare zucchini noodlese zucchini noodlese zucchini noodlese zucchini noodlese zucchini noodlesUsing a mandolin or a peeler create thinly sliced peaces ofzucchini (the thinner the better) use 4-5 small zucchiniSet the zucchini slices aside in a bowl with 2 teasp of lemonjuice so they can soften.

ThrThrThrThrThree: Make the “cheese”ee: Make the “cheese”ee: Make the “cheese”ee: Make the “cheese”ee: Make the “cheese”blend together in a food processor1 cup raw cashews1/2 a cup pine nuts1 T. lemon juice1/2 of a t. of turmeric1/3 cup watersalt to taste

adjust thickness with water

Four: prFour: prFour: prFour: prFour: prepareparepareparepare 1/2 a pound of baby spinach and 1 cup ofe 1/2 a pound of baby spinach and 1 cup ofe 1/2 a pound of baby spinach and 1 cup ofe 1/2 a pound of baby spinach and 1 cup ofe 1/2 a pound of baby spinach and 1 cup offrfrfrfrfresh basil by resh basil by resh basil by resh basil by resh basil by rubbing lemon juice into spinach and basilubbing lemon juice into spinach and basilubbing lemon juice into spinach and basilubbing lemon juice into spinach and basilubbing lemon juice into spinach and basilwith your hands to enhance the flavorwith your hands to enhance the flavorwith your hands to enhance the flavorwith your hands to enhance the flavorwith your hands to enhance the flavor


LIVING LASAGNE continued

Five: Make the lasagnaFive: Make the lasagnaFive: Make the lasagnaFive: Make the lasagnaFive: Make the lasagnaCover the bottom of a casserole with zucchini noodles. Add alayer of marinara, then add a layer of cheese, then spinachand basil, repeat until full and end with cheese.Garnish with fresh basil.Enjoy immediately or refrigerate,

Extra: PestoExtra: PestoExtra: PestoExtra: PestoExtra: PestoI sometimes add pesto to the top of the lasagna.

TTTTTo make this blend:o make this blend:o make this blend:o make this blend:o make this blend:2 cups fresh basil,2 cloves garlic1/2 cup pine nut3 T. olive oillemon juice and salt to taste

If one is to succeed in anything, the success must come gently, with agreat deal of effort, but with no stress or obsession.

–Carlos Castaneda


VEGETABLE TEMPURA

One: PrOne: PrOne: PrOne: PrOne: Prepareparepareparepare the vegetablese the vegetablese the vegetablese the vegetablese the vegetablesChop into bite sized pieces

1 head cauliflower1 head broccoli2 red peppers5 spring onions3 medium carrots

Place vegetables in a pan and warm them for about anhour in the oven at the lowest temperature possible (lessthan 120 degrees) or in a dehydrator. The idea is to softenthe vegetables a bit by dehydrating them.

TTTTTwo: Prwo: Prwo: Prwo: Prwo: Prepareparepareparepare the Te the Te the Te the Te the TempuraempuraempuraempuraempuraBlend together:

1 cup cashews (soaked 1 hour)1/2 cup pine nuts (soaked 1hour)1/2 cup macadamia nuts (soaked 1 hour)1 cup water2 t. lemon juiceCeltic sea salt to tasteBlack pepper to taste

The consistency should be one of a thick cream sauce.

ThrThrThrThrThree: ee: ee: ee: ee: Add the TAdd the TAdd the TAdd the TAdd the Tempura to the vegetables and stirempura to the vegetables and stirempura to the vegetables and stirempura to the vegetables and stirempura to the vegetables and stir.....Return them to the oven or dehydrator for 1/2 hour to heatthe tempura and then serve warm.

Pine nuts were an integral part of the traditional diets ofNative Americans in the southwestern U.S. They supply

all amino acids and provide significant amounts of vitaminA, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin.


CASHEW CILANTRO PATEBlend in a food processor until smooth

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:1/4 cup cashews (soaked 1-2 hours)1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (soaked 2 hours)1 small clove garlic2 medium tomatoes1/2 small cucumber1 cup fresh cilantro1/2 medium peeled apple2 T. Lemon juice1 1/2 T. Nama Shoyu or Celtic sea salt to tasteAdd to blended mixture2 medium diced tomatoeschopped parsley to garnish

Serve in cabbage leaves or beside salad.

CREAMY CUCUMBER DILL SOUPThis satisfying soup takes about 10 minutes to make.

Blend togetherBlend togetherBlend togetherBlend togetherBlend together2 cucumbers, peeled2 tomatoes1 avocado2-3 Green Onions2 T. olive oilFresh dill to taste1/2 to 1 drop dill essential oil1 t. Salt

Add water if you like a more liquid soup

Dice one tomato and add to the blended soup.Garnish with fresh dill and hemp or sesame seeds.

Cilantro has long been used for it’s antibacterial properties.Recently it has even been shown to kill Salmonella bacteria

and eliminate other food borne illnesses.

Dill is a natural preservative, thus its presence in pickles. Itis also a digestive aid and can help settle the stomach. Theword Dill comes from the Old Norse word “dilla” which

means to lull or soothe.


PASTA AND SAUCE

One: Making the “noodles”One: Making the “noodles”One: Making the “noodles”One: Making the “noodles”One: Making the “noodles”Peel 4 zucchini and 2 carrots and using a spiralizer tool or afood processor turn the vegetables into fine pasta likenoodles. Add a bit of lemon juice and set aside

TTTTTwo: Make the Marinarawo: Make the Marinarawo: Make the Marinarawo: Make the Marinarawo: Make the MarinaraSee the recipe for Living Lasagna

ThrThrThrThrThree: Make the Basil ee: Make the Basil ee: Make the Basil ee: Make the Basil ee: Make the Basil AlfrAlfrAlfrAlfrAlfredo Sauceedo Sauceedo Sauceedo Sauceedo SauceBlend until smooth:

1 cup cashews (soaked 1 hour)1/2 cup macadamia nuts(soaked 1-2 hours)1/4 cup olive oil1 clove garlic1 cup fresh basilCeltic sea salt to tasteBlack pepper to tasteWater as necessary

Four: Add either or both sauces to the pasta.Four: Add either or both sauces to the pasta.Four: Add either or both sauces to the pasta.Four: Add either or both sauces to the pasta.Four: Add either or both sauces to the pasta.Eat and Enjoy!

The name “basil” is derived from the old Greek wordbasilikohn, which means “royal.” It is a symbol of

hospitality in India and a symbol of love in Italy. Basil isanti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory.


HUMMUS NORI WRAPS

One: Make the HummusOne: Make the HummusOne: Make the HummusOne: Make the HummusOne: Make the HummusIn a food processor mix all ingredients until smooth

1 cup peeled almonds (soaked 6 hours)3 cloves garlic1/4 cup raw tahini1/2 t. Celtic sea salt1/4 cup lemon juice5 spring onionsChives to taste1/2 cup parsley

TTTTTwo: Prwo: Prwo: Prwo: Prwo: Prepareparepareparepare vegetables for the wrapse vegetables for the wrapse vegetables for the wrapse vegetables for the wrapse vegetables for the wrapsCut into long thin strips

1 carrot1 cucumber1 tomato1 red pepper

ThrThrThrThrThree: Make the nori ree: Make the nori ree: Make the nori ree: Make the nori ree: Make the nori rollsollsollsollsollsStart with a flat nori sheet and add a couple spoonfuls ofhummus. Spread the hummus over 1/3 of the nori sheetand then add cut vegetables and a handful of mixed babygreens. Roll the nori and seal it on itself with water. Eatlike a sandwich or cut in individual pieces for serving.

Seaweeds like Nori have high mineral content. This isbecause much of the earth’s minerals have been washed to

the ocean through wasteful commercial agriculturalpractices. Eating seaweeds is a great way to mineralize

the body.


PESTO FILLED TOMATOESThis is a fun snack or appetizer and a great contribution to apot-luck.

Cut 10 small to medium tomatoes in half and scoop out theseeds and flesh from the inside of each half. Place theseeds and flesh in a blender to use in preparing the pesto.

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Tomato seeds and flesh2 cups fresh basil,2 cloves garlic1/2 cup pine nuts3 T. olive oilLemon juice1/2 drop Basil essential oilCeltic sea salt to taste

Fill the cut tomatoes with the pesto and garnish withcrushed black pepper to taste and a basil leaf.

GAZPACHOThis is a favorite recipe from southern Spain.Great for a hot summer day!

ingringringringringredients:edients:edients:edients:edients:4 ripe, juicy medium tomatoes2 peeled medium cucumbers5 spring onions2 cloves garlic1/4 cup olive oil2 stalks celery1 red or yellow bell pepperCeltic sea salt to taste1 t. lemon juice

Blend all ingredients until smooth.Garnish with fresh parsley.

The sun never says,Even after all this time,

The sun never says to the earth:“You owe me.”

Look what happens with a love like that,It illuminates the whole sky. —Hafiz

What fools they make of us, all the knives and all the forks.


CHAPTER TWENTY:

Dessert any timeof the day...

One of my favorite discoveries with living foods is that Ican eat a delicious, sweet apple pie whenever I wantAND feel great about it. That’s because eating sweet

living treats never causes indigestion or bloating, never makesme feel nervous or wired, and never drains my energy.

When making living foods desserts, be creative. The basicthing is to start with the freshest most amazing fruit you canfind and add other ingredients as desired. Enjoyexperimenting and combining!

FIVE MINUTES TO HEAVENGrate 3-4 peeled apples and 1-2 pears

Mix the apples with:Mix the apples with:Mix the apples with:Mix the apples with:Mix the apples with:A handful of raisins (soaked 1-2 hours)Cinnamon to taste1 drop cinnamon bark oilGrated coconutChopped pecans or walnuts

Pour as much coconut milk or almond milk over themixture as you like.

Happiness is the great work. Though every heart must firstbecome a student to one who really knows about love.

—Hafiz


FUDGE FRUIT GLACE

The FudgeThe FudgeThe FudgeThe FudgeThe FudgeStart with 3/4 cup dried fruit that has been soaked in purewater for at least one hour. I enjoy using:ApricotsFigsRaisinsPlums

Blend the soaked fruit in a food processor. Use the soakingwater from the fruit to produce a creamy smooth pastewith a consistency something like almond butter.

Add about 1/2 cup nuts or seeds to this fruit paste. Mixuntil the nuts and seeds are homogenized with the fruit.My favorites are:

Almonds (soaked for about 6 hours)Pumpkin seedsHemp seeds

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Mix by hand until all ingredients are well blended.Spread the completed mixture in a pan, about 1/2” thickand place in the refrigerator.

The Fruit GlaceThe Fruit GlaceThe Fruit GlaceThe Fruit GlaceThe Fruit GlaceFor this glace, blend fruit until it makes a sauce. I go forwhatever fruit is in season and fresh and juicy.

MangosStrawberriesRaspberriesBlueberries

Spread the glace over the fudge mixture and refrigerate.

Apricots are an acid-binding fruit. They are helpful forrestoring the alkalinity of the stomach when eaten after any

acid producing food.


COCONUT CAROB PUDDING

In a blender mix until smooth:In a blender mix until smooth:In a blender mix until smooth:In a blender mix until smooth:In a blender mix until smooth:Flesh from 4 young coconuts (alternative: 4 ripe avocados)1 cup coconut water3 T. carob powder1 T. agave syrup1/2 drop peppermint essential oil

Garnish with a fresh mint leaf

TANGERINE HEMP BALLS

In a food prIn a food prIn a food prIn a food prIn a food processor mix:ocessor mix:ocessor mix:ocessor mix:ocessor mix:1/2 cup apricots (soaked 4 hours)1/2 cup figs (soaked 4 hours)1/2-3/4 cup brazil nuts or almonds (soaked 4 hours)1/2 cup grated coconut1 t. grated orange peel1 drop tangerine essential oil

Consistency should be like a thick cookie dough. Adjustby adding more nuts or fruit.

Remove mixture from food processor and roll into balls inthe palms of your hands. Coat the balls with hemp seedsor grated coconut.

Peppermint essential oil stimulates the breath, clears thesinuses and soothes digestion. It also works well as an

insect repellent and as a muscle relaxant.

Hemp seeds and hemp oil contain Essential Fatty AcidsOmega 3 and Omega 6, which stimulate the immune

system and clear the arteries. Hulled hemp seeds are easyto digest and are a complete protein.


DURIAN COCONUT PUDDING

In a blender mix until smooth:In a blender mix until smooth:In a blender mix until smooth:In a blender mix until smooth:In a blender mix until smooth:Flesh of 1 durianFlesh of 1 young coconut1 cup coconut waterCinnamon to taste

BANANA ICE CREAM WITH CAROB SAUCEFor this recipe, very ripe bananas work the best.Peel the bananas and place them in the freezer for at least 24hours.

One: prOne: prOne: prOne: prOne: prepareparepareparepare the care the care the care the care the carob sauce.ob sauce.ob sauce.ob sauce.ob sauce.In a blender mix until creamy:

1 avocado3 T. agave syrup3 T. carob powderWater as needed

TTTTTwo: prwo: prwo: prwo: prwo: prepareparepareparepare the bananas:e the bananas:e the bananas:e the bananas:e the bananas:Remove them from the freezer and immediately pass themthrough a Champion juicer with a blank plate attached.Alternatively, blend them with 1/2 cup of nut milk.

Serve immediately with carob sauce, sliced fresh fruit andgrated coconut.

Durian is a large green thorny fruit from Southeast Asiawhere it is known as the“King of Fruit.” It has a creamypudding like consistency and has a unique flavor. It’s highin sulfur and beta-carotene. Frozen durian is available inmost large cities and can be found in Asian supermarkets.

Commercially grown bananas are the most hybridized of allcommon fruits. When possible eat the smaller varieties of

bananas which are closer to wild bananas.


LIVING PIECRUSTThe basic ingredients for an amazing living foods piecrust aresoaked nuts and soaked dried fruits.Use any combination you like. Here is my favorite.

Combine in a food prCombine in a food prCombine in a food prCombine in a food prCombine in a food processor:ocessor:ocessor:ocessor:ocessor:1 cup Brazil nuts (soaked 3 hours)1/2 cup dried apricots (soaked 3 hours)5-6 dried figs (soaked 3 hours)1/4 cup raisins (soaked 3 hours)1 T. grated orange peel1/2 drop cinnamon bark essential oil

Use the soaking water from the dried fruit to homogenizethe nuts and fruits. The ideal consistency is similar to athick almond butter.

COCONUT MANGO PIESpread the prepared piecrust mixture evenly in a pie plate andplace in refrigerator.

In a blender mix until thick and smooth:In a blender mix until thick and smooth:In a blender mix until thick and smooth:In a blender mix until thick and smooth:In a blender mix until thick and smooth:

Flesh of 4-5 young coconuts1/4 cup coconut water2-3 mangoes

Place filling in the prepared piecrust.Top with mango slices.

Brazil nuts are harvested almost exclusively from wildwildwildwildwildtrees during the 5-6 month Amazonian rainy season. Theyare high in selenium, which has been linked to preventing

depression and prostate cancer.

Mangoes originated in India where they are still commonlyused as an offering to the Divine. Some traditions also saythat the Buddha became enlightened while sitting under a

mango tree.


APPLE CASHEW CREAM PIESpread the prepared piecrust mixture evenly in a pie plate andplace in the refrigerator.

Peel and finely grate 5-6 medium apples and drain anyliquid from themAdd to the apples:Add to the apples:Add to the apples:Add to the apples:Add to the apples:

1/2 cup raisins (soaked 3 hours)1 T. cinnamon1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 drop Tangerine essential oil

Stir the mixture and place in prepared piecrust.

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Adjust the thickness of the mixture by adding more orangejuice.Pour the mixture over the pie filling and spread evenly.Serve immediately or refrigerate.

STRAWBERRY KIWI PIESpread the prepared piecrust mixture evenly in a pie plate andplace in the refrigerator.

In a blender mix until smooth;In a blender mix until smooth;In a blender mix until smooth;In a blender mix until smooth;In a blender mix until smooth;15-20 strawberries4-5 kiwis3 T. agave sweetener1 T. lemon juice1/4 cup ground almonds to thicken1 drop lemon oil

Place in prepared piecrust and garnish with slicedstrawberries and kiwis.

Most cashews, even the ones called “raw” in the stores, havebeen heated to around 90 degrees C (200 F) in order to remove

their shells. Truly raw cashews are available from Nature’s FirstLaw (Resources). Try them and notice the difference.

Kiwis contain a protein-splitting enzyme. Other fruits thatcontain the same enzyme are fresh papaya, pineapple and babaco.This enzyme improves digestion and assimilation of nutrients.


FIG BROWNIES

In a food prIn a food prIn a food prIn a food prIn a food processor mix until smooth:ocessor mix until smooth:ocessor mix until smooth:ocessor mix until smooth:ocessor mix until smooth:1/2 cup almonds (soaked 4-5 hours)1/4 cup pistachios (soaked 4-5 hours)5-6 large figs (soaked 2-3 hours)1/4 cup raisins (soaked 2-3 hours)1/4 cup apricots (soaked 2-3 hours)4 T. carob powder1 T. agave sweetener

Place in glass pie pan and top with chopped walnuts.Dehydrate 4-5 hours in an oven below 110 degrees or in adehydrator. Or eat immediately

RAW HALVA

1 cup raw sesame seeds finely ground in a coffee grinder or1 cup raw tahini2 T coconut oil (liquefied)1 T agave sweetener1/2 drop essential oil of TangerineCinnamon to taste

Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate. Enjoy!

Figs have the highest fiber and mineral content of allcommon fruits, nuts or vegetables: 80% higher in

potassium than bananas. Second only to citrus in Calcium.More iron than any other common fruit. High in

Magnesium. And are high in anti-oxidant Polyphenols.

Sesame seeds are high in calcium and can helpspeed recovery from injury.


RAW CHOCOLATE!

1 cup raw cacao beans finely ground in coffee grinderor blender (Resources)2 T coconut oil (liquefied)1-2 T Agave syrup or honey1/2 drop of peppermint oil, tangerine, orange,cinnamon bark, or others as desired for flavoring

Mix, spread thinly in a dish. Refrigerate. Cut into barsand ENJOY!

Raw cacao beans are often called the “Food of the Gods.”Cultivated and used by Mayan and Aztec farmers for

1000s of years, raw chocolate has been revered for its abilityto enhance wisdom and vitality. Not to mention its renown

as an aphrodisiac.


ResourcesBOOKS:

Living Love:Living Love:Living Love:Living Love:Living Love:In Each Moment—Paul LoweLoving What Is—Byron KatieYou Can Heal Your Life—Louise HayExcuse Me, You’re Life is Waiting—Lynn GrabhornThe Power of Now—Eckhart TolleEssene Gospel of Peace

Living Foods:Living Foods:Living Foods:Living Foods:Living Foods:Conscious Eating—Dr. Gabriel CousensSpritual Nutrition and the Rainbow Diet—Dr. GabrielCousensSunfood Cuisine—Frederic PatenaudeNature’s First Law-The Raw Food Diet—Stephen Arlin,David Wolfe, R.C. DiniRaw:The Uncook Book—Juliano Brotman and ErikaLenkertLife Food—Dr. David Jubb

Cleansing:Cleansing:Cleansing:Cleansing:Cleansing:Clarifying Cleansing Peter Minke, Ph.D.—www.freespiritenterprise.comThe Zapper Peter Minke, Ph.D., Amy Minke, MS—www.freespriritenterprise.comThe Master Cleanse—Stanley BurroughsEjuva Cleanse —www.ejuva.com

Essential Oils:Essential Oils:Essential Oils:Essential Oils:Essential Oils:Essential Oils Desk Reference—Essential SciencePublishing—www.essentialscience.net

FOODS & SUPPLIMENTS:

Pure Synergy—www.synergy-co.comNature’s First Law—www.rawfood.comEat Raw—www.eatraw.com

ESSENTIAL OILS:

Young Living Oils—www.youngliving.com

OTHER INTERESTING WEBSITES:

From Sad to Raw—www.fromsadtoraw.comLiving Nutrition—www.livingnutrition.com


Living Love…If I eat the most amazing foods on the planet, and fail to

feel love for myself, I am as a chewing mouth or a churning

stomach. And if I have awareness of everything I put in my

body, and enjoy abundant wellbeing and if I have

enormous strength and courage, and still fail to love myself

as I am, I am as an incomplete painting. If I give away

everything I have, even to the point of giving my own life,

and do this without love, it has no significance. Love

means that I am patient and kind with myself, even when I

feel jealous or boastful. Love means that I am

understanding and compassionate with myself even when I

insist on my own way and even when I feel irritated or

resentful. Love means that I allow all things to be as they

are and all experiences to have their place within me. Love

always guides me in the appropriate way, even when it

means letting go of “knowing” where my life is heading

and what is going to happen. Through love I become

aware of myself and am able to see myself more clearly

without judging, criticizing and belittling what I see. With

love I become a complete human being. Faith and hope

may bring me to the door of my heart, but love opens it.

Adaptation of I corinthians 13


N o t e s :

aboutMark Allen Ament

Mark Allen Ament is a visionary wellness consultant andinspirational teacher. He holds a Master’s degree in thestudy of religion and spirituality, is a Reiki Master, and a

certified Yoga instructor. He has trained professionally asa raw foods chef at the “Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center”in Arizona and has studied with David Wolfe, a leading

expert in raw food nutrition.

Mark is the founder of Fruit Share a community service inAuckland, NZ that collects unused fruit from individual

home gardens and distributes it to local food banks,shelters and missions.

Part of his ongoing work for peace, Mark offers individualwellness sessions and group gatherings designed to

empower participants to transform their lives through thelimitless power of love.

If you’d like to connect with Mark or wish to orderthis book visit:

www.healingvibes.com

“If I could be an expert at anything, I’d be an expert inloving every part of myself no matter what. I’d open my

heart big and wide to myself so that it included every smalldeed and every fantastic dream that ever existed inside me.”

aboutLiving Foods

…the ideal diet for maximum levels of health andwellbeing: raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.Caring for yourself with what you eat.

SimpleNatural and RawFresh and VitalSuperior Nutrition

A DIET BASED ON LIVING FOODS inevitably leads to deep personaltransformation and greater health. This book is designed to inspire andempower you to experience this transformation for yourself in practical dailyliving. This book contains:

• Clear, concise information to support you

• Practical affirmations to empower you

• Over 40 recipes to inspire you

“…this is an exceptional and inspiring book. Mark has awonderful way of explaining your relationship with nutrition and

supporting your journey into the raw/live food life. Theaffirmations are powerful, the recipes are not to be missed anddefinitely tried. So much information relayed, to the point and

right on by a gentle loving Being.” CJ

I was amazed at how simple and enjoyable Mark’s book was toread; it taught me the great advantages of eating with the

abundance of nature. The most important attribute I borrowfrom Living Love Living Foods is the importance of listening tothe body’s call. When our bodies are loved and nourished it is

much easier to evolve into love consciousness. BD

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