Dear Friends,
I have created 2nd blog. Please visit http://www.naslivingfoodlifestyle.blogspot.com/
Sunday, December 12, 2010
My Favorite Carrot-Raspberries Slush
I drink carrot juice with raspberries almost everyday. I usually buy organic juicing carrots. I buy organic raspberries when they are in season and freeze them. Although, frozen raspberries lose half of its vitamin C; however, it still provides antioxidant, "ellagitannins, a family of compounds almost exclusive to the raspberry, which are reported to have anti-cancer activity. Vitamin C contributes about 20% of the total antioxidant capacity, accounting for up to 30 milligrams in 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of fruit. Raspberries anthocyanins, especially cyanidin and pelagonidin glycosides, make up another 25%. And more good news: freezing and storing raspberries does not significantly affect their antioxidant activity, although in this study, their concentration of vitamin C was halved by the freezing process". http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=39 Not only that, rapsberries are rich in water-soluble fiber called, pectin, which lowers cholesterol.
My skin has orange color to it because of everyday intake of carrot juice. That's fine by me because "Carrots are by far one of the richest source of carotenoids-just one cup provides 16,679 IUs of beta-carotene and 3,432 REs (retinol equivalents), or roughly 686.3% the RDA for vitamin A. High carotenoid intake has been linked with a 20% decrease in postmenopausal breast cancer and an up to 50% decrease in the incidence of cancers of the bladder, cervix, prostate, colon, larynx, and esophagus. Extensive human studies suggest that a diet including as little as one carrot per day could conceivably cut the rate of lung cancer in half." http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=21
*Carrot-Rapsberry Slush*
Equipment needed:blender
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh carrot juice
1 cup frozen rapsberries (If you are using fresh raspberries, add 1/2 cup ice)
Directions:
Combine the ingredients and blend until smooth. Great way to eat it.
My skin has orange color to it because of everyday intake of carrot juice. That's fine by me because "Carrots are by far one of the richest source of carotenoids-just one cup provides 16,679 IUs of beta-carotene and 3,432 REs (retinol equivalents), or roughly 686.3% the RDA for vitamin A. High carotenoid intake has been linked with a 20% decrease in postmenopausal breast cancer and an up to 50% decrease in the incidence of cancers of the bladder, cervix, prostate, colon, larynx, and esophagus. Extensive human studies suggest that a diet including as little as one carrot per day could conceivably cut the rate of lung cancer in half." http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=21
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| Fresh carrots are not just for bunnies. |
Equipment needed:blender
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh carrot juice
1 cup frozen rapsberries (If you are using fresh raspberries, add 1/2 cup ice)
Directions:
Combine the ingredients and blend until smooth. Great way to eat it.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Danger In Your Grocery Cart 2: What are BHA, BHT, and TBHQ?
Have you looked at the pepperoni ingredient label or check the ingredients of your lipstick lately? You will find BHA, BHT, and TBHQ.
What are BHA, BHT, and TBHQ? They are benzoate preservatives. Butylated HydroxyAnisole and Butylated Hydroxytoluene are petroleum-derived antioxidants. You will find these ingredients in beer, crackers, cereals, butter, baked and snack foods, meats, dehydrated potatoes, and cosmetic products.
According to the study of toxicology of the synthetic antioxidants BHA and BHT, "Specific toxic effects to the lung have only been observed with BHT. The other described toxic effects of BHA and BHT are less characteristic and often occur only after high dosage and long-term treatment. However, BHA induces in animals tumours of the forestomach, which are dose dependent, whereas BHT induces liver tumours in long-term experiments. Because there is no indication of genotoxicity of BHA and BHT, all published findings agree with the fact that BHA and BHT are tumour promoters." PMID: 8493816 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8493816
You will also find these ingredients in your cosmetic products like lipsticks or body lotions as well. According to the further studies, "BHA and BHT can induce allergic reactions in the skin. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies BHA as a possible human carcinogen. The European Commission on Endocrine Disruption has also listed BHA as a Category 1 priority substance, based on evidence that it interferes with hormone function. Long-term exposure to high doses of BHT is toxic in mice and rats, causing liver, thyroid and kidney problems and affecting lung function and blood coagulation. BHT can act as a tumour promoter in certain situations. Limited evidence suggests that high doses of BHT may mimic estrogen, the primary female sex hormone, and prevent expression of male sex hormones, resulting in adverse reproductive affects." http://www.davidsuzuki.org/issues/health/science/toxics/chemicals-in-your-cosmetics---bha-and-bhti/index.php
Read labels of any products you use for your inside and outside of your body. Education is the key to the healthier you.
What are BHA, BHT, and TBHQ? They are benzoate preservatives. Butylated HydroxyAnisole and Butylated Hydroxytoluene are petroleum-derived antioxidants. You will find these ingredients in beer, crackers, cereals, butter, baked and snack foods, meats, dehydrated potatoes, and cosmetic products.
According to the study of toxicology of the synthetic antioxidants BHA and BHT, "Specific toxic effects to the lung have only been observed with BHT. The other described toxic effects of BHA and BHT are less characteristic and often occur only after high dosage and long-term treatment. However, BHA induces in animals tumours of the forestomach, which are dose dependent, whereas BHT induces liver tumours in long-term experiments. Because there is no indication of genotoxicity of BHA and BHT, all published findings agree with the fact that BHA and BHT are tumour promoters." PMID: 8493816 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8493816
You will also find these ingredients in your cosmetic products like lipsticks or body lotions as well. According to the further studies, "BHA and BHT can induce allergic reactions in the skin. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies BHA as a possible human carcinogen. The European Commission on Endocrine Disruption has also listed BHA as a Category 1 priority substance, based on evidence that it interferes with hormone function. Long-term exposure to high doses of BHT is toxic in mice and rats, causing liver, thyroid and kidney problems and affecting lung function and blood coagulation. BHT can act as a tumour promoter in certain situations. Limited evidence suggests that high doses of BHT may mimic estrogen, the primary female sex hormone, and prevent expression of male sex hormones, resulting in adverse reproductive affects." http://www.davidsuzuki.org/issues/health/science/toxics/chemicals-in-your-cosmetics---bha-and-bhti/index.php
Read labels of any products you use for your inside and outside of your body. Education is the key to the healthier you.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Rawlicious Apple Sauce
Fall and winter are an apple season. Apples are sweet, tart,and crunchy. They are absolutely wonderful fruits. However, if you bite into an apple, and it isn't crunchy or to your liking what would you do with it?
Apples are rich in water-soluble fiber called, pectin. Pectin is known to be effective in lowering cholesterol. Also, fresh apples provide vitamin C and potassium. The traditional way of making apple sauce requires cooking. During the process of heating, much of vitamin C is lost. Therefore, when you buy processed apple sauce or juice, they are fortified with vitamin C.
Take advantage of the seasonal fruits to boost your body to the healthier state.
*Rawlicious Apple Sauce*
Equipment needed: food processor
Ingredients:
2 to 4 fresh apples
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. maple syrup or agave
1 tsp. lemon juice
Directions:
Wash apples. Remove cores. Place apples chunks into the food processor and the remaining ingredients. Process until you reach your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
Take advantage of the seasonal fruits to boost your body to the healthier state.
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| Fresh Apples |
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Danger in Your Grocery Cart 1: What Is In Your Packaged Meat?
First, get your lunch meat package out, turn it over to the ingredient section, and start reading. Do you see an ingredient called, "sodium nitrite (sodium nitrate)"?
This ingredient is used in the meat industry as a color fixer and as a protection against botulism. Sodium Nitrite is found in virtually packaged meat like bacon, hot dogs, deli meat, beef jerky, corn beef and more likely your Thanksgiving ham.
When you consume sodium nitrite, it results in creation of "nitrosamines" in your digestive system. Nitrosamines are highly carcinogenic (cancer causing) chemicals. Some laboratory researchers use nitrosamines to induce cancer in animals in medical experiments.
The Citizen Petition Seeking Labeling of Nitrate Preserved Hot Dogs for Childhood Cancer Risk stated that:
"Nitrites are widely used as preservatives in hot dogs, besides other meat products. Nitrites combine with amines naturally present in meat to form carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds. N-nitrosodimethylamine has been identified as nitrite preserved meat products. There is overwhelming evidence on the carcinogenicity of N-nitrosodimethylamine in animal experiments. Furthermore, epidemiologic evidence has associated N-nitroso carcinogens with cancer of the oral cavity, urinary bladder, esophagus, stomach, and brain"
The USDA tried to ban use of sodium nitrite in the 1977, September 19, by Assistant Secretary for Food and Consumer Services of the USDA, Carol Tucker Foreman, but the meat industry accused of her trying to "ban bacon". Eventually, her work failed, and we are still consuming sodium nitrite in packaged meat products. I am sure you are aware that Oprah got sued by the meat industry and took 7 years and $1millions later, she was acquitted.
There has been studies that show sodium nitrite promotes colon cancer, bladder cancer, and brain tumors.
So, how do we avoid sodium nitrite? There are packaged meat out in the grocery stores that are produced without sodium nitrite. The package indicates "uncured".
Please read labels on any processed foods to protect you and your family from danger! Do your own research of this ingredient and you will find more information about it.
http://www.naturalnews.com/007133.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/028824_processed_meat_heart_disease.html
http://organizedwisdom.com/Sodium_Nitrite_Effects
http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v05je15.htm
This ingredient is used in the meat industry as a color fixer and as a protection against botulism. Sodium Nitrite is found in virtually packaged meat like bacon, hot dogs, deli meat, beef jerky, corn beef and more likely your Thanksgiving ham.
When you consume sodium nitrite, it results in creation of "nitrosamines" in your digestive system. Nitrosamines are highly carcinogenic (cancer causing) chemicals. Some laboratory researchers use nitrosamines to induce cancer in animals in medical experiments.
The Citizen Petition Seeking Labeling of Nitrate Preserved Hot Dogs for Childhood Cancer Risk stated that:
"Nitrites are widely used as preservatives in hot dogs, besides other meat products. Nitrites combine with amines naturally present in meat to form carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds. N-nitrosodimethylamine has been identified as nitrite preserved meat products. There is overwhelming evidence on the carcinogenicity of N-nitrosodimethylamine in animal experiments. Furthermore, epidemiologic evidence has associated N-nitroso carcinogens with cancer of the oral cavity, urinary bladder, esophagus, stomach, and brain"
The USDA tried to ban use of sodium nitrite in the 1977, September 19, by Assistant Secretary for Food and Consumer Services of the USDA, Carol Tucker Foreman, but the meat industry accused of her trying to "ban bacon". Eventually, her work failed, and we are still consuming sodium nitrite in packaged meat products. I am sure you are aware that Oprah got sued by the meat industry and took 7 years and $1millions later, she was acquitted.
There has been studies that show sodium nitrite promotes colon cancer, bladder cancer, and brain tumors.
So, how do we avoid sodium nitrite? There are packaged meat out in the grocery stores that are produced without sodium nitrite. The package indicates "uncured".
Please read labels on any processed foods to protect you and your family from danger! Do your own research of this ingredient and you will find more information about it.
http://www.naturalnews.com/007133.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/028824_processed_meat_heart_disease.html
http://organizedwisdom.com/Sodium_Nitrite_Effects
http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v05je15.htm
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Senate Bill 510
Dear Friends,
Please click the following site and make an informed decision.
http://www.naturalnews.com/030418_Food_Safety_Modernization_Act_seeds.html
Please click the following site and make an informed decision.
http://www.naturalnews.com/030418_Food_Safety_Modernization_Act_seeds.html
Monday, November 15, 2010
Danger In Your Grocery Cart!!!!
Would you like to find out what you are buying with your hard earn money to feed your love ones? Starting next post, I am going to write about unhealthy ingredients in your grocery carts. I am going to help you to start identifying unhealthy ingredients.
Living Food's Kitchen.
I love to create raw/living food for me and my family to enjoy. My daughter, Sam, and I put our thinking caps on and contemplate about different spices, herbs, sweets, treats, and meals. We love simple and easy preparing recipes. We like our recipes to take no more than 15 to 30 minutes to make a meal with simple directions.
We like when we use no equipments. We like to prepare our meals mostly with a knife and cutting board. When we do use any type of kitchen equipments, we use food processor the most. We believe most of you own one. We make marinara sauce, chili, cookies, sauce, pudding...... the possibilities are endless. Now, if you like to be a little fancy in preparing living food, a high speed blender comes in handy. we believe you might already own one of those blender to make fruity Margarita drinks. With a high speed blender, you can make creamy desserts, almond milk, soup.... also the possibilities are endless.
So far so good.... before you even realize your kitchen is already equip to create raw/living food. We love creating treats. My daughter and I like to fiddle with a machine called, dehydrator. This machine is not necessary to have to be raw/living food. We like to use it make lunch snacks like fruit leather (replacing those artificially colored or flavored chewy candy), crackers, chips..... again the possibilities are endless.
We like our dehydrators, but mostly we use knives, cutting boards, and food processor. Most of my clients were very surprised to find out how quickly they were able to create delicious dishes.
We like when we use no equipments. We like to prepare our meals mostly with a knife and cutting board. When we do use any type of kitchen equipments, we use food processor the most. We believe most of you own one. We make marinara sauce, chili, cookies, sauce, pudding...... the possibilities are endless. Now, if you like to be a little fancy in preparing living food, a high speed blender comes in handy. we believe you might already own one of those blender to make fruity Margarita drinks. With a high speed blender, you can make creamy desserts, almond milk, soup.... also the possibilities are endless.
So far so good.... before you even realize your kitchen is already equip to create raw/living food. We love creating treats. My daughter and I like to fiddle with a machine called, dehydrator. This machine is not necessary to have to be raw/living food. We like to use it make lunch snacks like fruit leather (replacing those artificially colored or flavored chewy candy), crackers, chips..... again the possibilities are endless.
We like our dehydrators, but mostly we use knives, cutting boards, and food processor. Most of my clients were very surprised to find out how quickly they were able to create delicious dishes.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Raw/Living Walnut Fudge
Raw Living Walnut Fudge
Are you looking for a living food dessert recipe that only takes less than 5 minutes to make? Make this simple 3 ingredients fudge for your family and friends. Best of all this is raw/living.
Walnut Fudge
1 cup raw walnuts
1 cup raw raisins
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Walnut Nutritional Fact
Using a food processor to process until thoroughly mixed. Form into desired shape and refrigerate to chill.
Walnut Nutritional Fact
Walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, manganese, copper, and trypophan. Omega 3 fatty acids plays important role in lowering LDL and improves HDL.
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walnut fudge and strawberries |
Thursday, October 28, 2010
A post from my daughter's blog
Dear Friends,
This is a post from my daughter's blog http://www.fightingforourrighttoknow.blogspot.com/
For the Children
Dear Readers,
I attended a brick and mortar school all my life, (except this year) and the school lunches served was so astonishingly terrible, both in taste and nutrition, no matter where I went. It is hard for me to believe that schools who are supposed to be the role models for these children and teach them to eat healthy and right are not doing so. One would think that they would take the responsibility to even try to feed children the right foods. When I attended high school, the cafeteria serves pizza, french fries, and cheese sticks every day. Also they had a stand filled with chips, candy, and sweets. It appalls me to see children have to chose between such a nutritionally poor and toxic foods. Though they did serve small salads and fruit, it wasn't the highlight of the meal. Schools teach health as part of the curriculum, but they don't give students the proper choices to eat healthy for lunch. If a child wanted to eat healthy, then he would have to bring food from home. How crazy is that! Some schools may say, "Well, students won't eat that kind of foods." Then you say, "It is you responsibility to teach them right from wrong. A child may not like to brush his teeth, but you make him do it anyway because it is good for his health and hygiene. You need to man up and slowly convert them to eat healthier. That is your responsibility as a school, as parents, as citizens!"
Personally, I find that it is not only the schools' fault but also the government. They do not provide the schools enough money to pay for healthy foods, even if they want to. We are passively letting our children consume harmful preservatives, carcinogens, toxic pesticides and herbicides, and artery clogging fat. No wonder children act aggressively, get depressed, become obese, and develop heart disease and diabetes!
So go to any of the websites below and push for better school lunches for children. Demand reform so that you can see your children grow healthy and strong! I want to see my friends when I am old and wrinkly, That's why I am posting this message, so that parents, sons, daughters, and friends can all grow old together without ailments and suffering.
Here are some websites to view-
Two Angry Moms
Healthy School Lunches
Healthy Schools Program
Recipes for Lunchboxes
Sign petitions, talk to others about this issue, talk to your school principles, or talk to your representatives for reforms. You were given the right to speak, write, and know by our Constitution and the Higher Power. Use these rights and save our children, save our future. We have the power to stand against the wrong and unjust. So stand up and make a stand! I am a passionate 16 year old who is willing to stand up for my friends and families. Parents, can you do the same for your beloved children?
Tip- Buy lunch boxes (not paper bags), you can always reuse them and lessen your carbon footprint.
They're very cheap too and last forever!
Simply Raw Girl
Thank you!
This is a post from my daughter's blog http://www.fightingforourrighttoknow.blogspot.com/
For the Children
Dear Readers,
I attended a brick and mortar school all my life, (except this year) and the school lunches served was so astonishingly terrible, both in taste and nutrition, no matter where I went. It is hard for me to believe that schools who are supposed to be the role models for these children and teach them to eat healthy and right are not doing so. One would think that they would take the responsibility to even try to feed children the right foods. When I attended high school, the cafeteria serves pizza, french fries, and cheese sticks every day. Also they had a stand filled with chips, candy, and sweets. It appalls me to see children have to chose between such a nutritionally poor and toxic foods. Though they did serve small salads and fruit, it wasn't the highlight of the meal. Schools teach health as part of the curriculum, but they don't give students the proper choices to eat healthy for lunch. If a child wanted to eat healthy, then he would have to bring food from home. How crazy is that! Some schools may say, "Well, students won't eat that kind of foods." Then you say, "It is you responsibility to teach them right from wrong. A child may not like to brush his teeth, but you make him do it anyway because it is good for his health and hygiene. You need to man up and slowly convert them to eat healthier. That is your responsibility as a school, as parents, as citizens!"
Personally, I find that it is not only the schools' fault but also the government. They do not provide the schools enough money to pay for healthy foods, even if they want to. We are passively letting our children consume harmful preservatives, carcinogens, toxic pesticides and herbicides, and artery clogging fat. No wonder children act aggressively, get depressed, become obese, and develop heart disease and diabetes!
So go to any of the websites below and push for better school lunches for children. Demand reform so that you can see your children grow healthy and strong! I want to see my friends when I am old and wrinkly, That's why I am posting this message, so that parents, sons, daughters, and friends can all grow old together without ailments and suffering.
Here are some websites to view-
Two Angry Moms
Healthy School Lunches
Healthy Schools Program
Recipes for Lunchboxes
Sign petitions, talk to others about this issue, talk to your school principles, or talk to your representatives for reforms. You were given the right to speak, write, and know by our Constitution and the Higher Power. Use these rights and save our children, save our future. We have the power to stand against the wrong and unjust. So stand up and make a stand! I am a passionate 16 year old who is willing to stand up for my friends and families. Parents, can you do the same for your beloved children?
Tip- Buy lunch boxes (not paper bags), you can always reuse them and lessen your carbon footprint.
They're very cheap too and last forever!
Simply Raw Girl
Thank you!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sam and I
Hello,
I wanted to know I had so much fun at Creative Health Instiute (CHI). Sam and I became Raw Living Food Chef 3 instructor. CHI told us that Sam is the youngest chef 3 instructor in the United States. We are so proud of her. I have so much more to share with you. Please come and join me for simply delicious dessert class in Nov. to surprise your family.
Nov. Banquet
I wanted to know I had so much fun at Creative Health Instiute (CHI). Sam and I became Raw Living Food Chef 3 instructor. CHI told us that Sam is the youngest chef 3 instructor in the United States. We are so proud of her. I have so much more to share with you. Please come and join me for simply delicious dessert class in Nov. to surprise your family.
Please check out my other blog. http://www.naslivingfoodlifestyle.blogspot.com/
Nov. Banquet
*Nov. 5, Fri. 6 to 8, Soup and Sandwich
$25 per person. A check by Nov. 2
Menu
Appetizer
mango Tarlets
chia toast with almond butter
onion crackers
crunchy carrot crackers
almond milk
Main course
cheezy veggie soup
club sandwich
Dessert
pumpkin pie (yum)
Dessert Class, 4 recipes, $50 per person, 2 hr.
This holiday you can create organic desserts without processd sugar, dairy, gluten desserts for you family and friends. It is a hands on experience with group of 2 people. You get to take home your dessert you made.There are 2 levels.
*Beginners: Never taken living food classes. Must bring your own food processor. $50
Nov. 12, Friday. 6pm to 8pm
Nov. 14, Sunday, 1pm to 3pm
*Living Food Chef: has taken classes.
Must bring your own food processor. $50
Nov. 14, Sun. 4pm. to 6pm.
Nov. 19, Fri. 6pm to 8pm
*Living Food Class
Level 1 Part 1, Nov. 2 and 3, Tues and Wed,
6pm to 9 pm $100 per person, resv. by Oct. 27
*Living Food Class
Level 1 Part 2, Nov. 9 and 10, Tues and Wed.
6pm to 9pm, $150 per person, resv. by Nov. 3
*Living Food Class
Level 1 Part 3, Nov. 30, Tues.
6pm to 9pm, &80 per person, resv. by Nov. 17
s in Nov. to surprise your family.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Mighty Sprouts!!
Sprouts! They are so small and tiny, but they are a mighty super food. Why are they a mighty super food?
A dormant seed stores its nutrients inside its coat (inhibitor). Given right temperature, water, and air, the seed lets go of the coat and starts to release its own nutrients and energy to grow. When you consume sprouts, you are consuming nutrients at the highest peak it can provide for you. You can sprout any type of unprocessed seeds, nuts, beans, and grains.
Sprouting at home is economical and affortable. Buying 4oz. of alfalfa costs $4.99 at the store. You can grow 16oz. of jar full of alfalfa with 2 tablespoons of seeds.
I teach how to sprout in the Level 1 Part 1 Living Food class. Come and learn how to sprout. The Living Food classes will help you to incorporate living food in your life step by step.
A dormant seed stores its nutrients inside its coat (inhibitor). Given right temperature, water, and air, the seed lets go of the coat and starts to release its own nutrients and energy to grow. When you consume sprouts, you are consuming nutrients at the highest peak it can provide for you. You can sprout any type of unprocessed seeds, nuts, beans, and grains.
Sprouting at home is economical and affortable. Buying 4oz. of alfalfa costs $4.99 at the store. You can grow 16oz. of jar full of alfalfa with 2 tablespoons of seeds.
I teach how to sprout in the Level 1 Part 1 Living Food class. Come and learn how to sprout. The Living Food classes will help you to incorporate living food in your life step by step.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Why Play "Hide the Vegetables" Game?!
I don't watch TV much. If I do, I record my favorite shows on DVR and watch. The DVR machine allows me to skip commercials :). One evening as I was passing through the room where my husband was watching TV, one commercial caught my eyes. A celebrity was introducing this fruity drink with "invisible" vegetables and said, "This is the way to help your child to eat vegetables." As I was watching and thought, I used to think like that. I even bought a cookbook to create meals for my children that hid vegetables in the past. A couple minutes later, I watched another commercial of canned meat with the hidden vegetables.
I thought how and why our society became so "anti-vegetables" that the adults have to hide or disguise vegetables in the processed juices or food to please the younger population. For me, I was not consciously aware of it until I started to eat living food. I started to realize that I fed my children the process foods out of convenience, and I just wanted to feed them exactly what they wanted to eat so I don't have to argue with them. As a responsible adult, I should have been thinking in terms of what their bodies needed in order to grow and be nutritionally fit. One of my client's daughter (10 years old) told me that she took a kiwi fruit to the school for lunch and one girl asked what it was. The girl did not know what kiwi fruit looked like or tasted it before. The children tell me that they do eat vegetables. Their vegetables are french fries, ketchup, corn, and some types of lettuce. Corn is not vegetable, but it is a grain. What a sad list :(
I feel that it is important to take the children to the grocery shopping and spend some time explaining benefits of each vegetables. Keep introducing vegetables as a whole and unaltered to your family. Also, share your positive attitude towards vegetables with your family when you are preparing plant based meals because many times children will react to your opinions or reactions. Better yet, include your family in creating meals and have a great family time.
I thought how and why our society became so "anti-vegetables" that the adults have to hide or disguise vegetables in the processed juices or food to please the younger population. For me, I was not consciously aware of it until I started to eat living food. I started to realize that I fed my children the process foods out of convenience, and I just wanted to feed them exactly what they wanted to eat so I don't have to argue with them. As a responsible adult, I should have been thinking in terms of what their bodies needed in order to grow and be nutritionally fit. One of my client's daughter (10 years old) told me that she took a kiwi fruit to the school for lunch and one girl asked what it was. The girl did not know what kiwi fruit looked like or tasted it before. The children tell me that they do eat vegetables. Their vegetables are french fries, ketchup, corn, and some types of lettuce. Corn is not vegetable, but it is a grain. What a sad list :(
I feel that it is important to take the children to the grocery shopping and spend some time explaining benefits of each vegetables. Keep introducing vegetables as a whole and unaltered to your family. Also, share your positive attitude towards vegetables with your family when you are preparing plant based meals because many times children will react to your opinions or reactions. Better yet, include your family in creating meals and have a great family time.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
To Find that "PERFECT" Pair of Jeans......
I don't know about you, but I don't enjoy clothes shopping very much. It is a huge, time consuming activity, and my nose and eyes get itchy due to the dust and perfume in the stores. Usually, when I need new apparel, I make the shopping experience as quick as possible. However, when I need a pair of jeans, I am at the store for a long time. A pair of jeans can make you look "good" or "bad". Of course, the clothing companies do not make choosing a pair of jeans easy; so many different cuts, bottoms, colors, sparkles, pockets, length, or desiger names get me all confused. So, I do spend extra time to look for that perfect pair of jeans that would make me look like I have longer legs, up-lifted rear-end, and flatter tummy.
Now, you might be asking yourself why is Na talking about a pair of jeans? My question to you is; "Do you take the time to find that "nutritious food" for your body?" When we buy our clothes, we look at the size, color, decoration, length, and even consider to find the matching shoes and jewerly. We should apply the clothing shopping process to shopping for food. Food is more than just filling your stomach. Food is your energy and life source. Dr. Oz said, "Food is not just something you pull off a shelf - it has a life force to it."
To find that "nutritious food" for your body, it will take some time to research and learn, but once you know where and what your body needs you won't have to take as much time. You feel "good" and confident when you are wearing that "PERFECT" pair of jeans. By consuming that "nutritious food", you make your body feel "good" and healthy.
The following suggestions will help you to start looking for that "nutritious food".
1. Read labels. If you are not familiar with the ingredients, research and find out what it is.
2. Eat whole, fresh foods. Eat a banana, not the banana muffin.
3. Educate yourself how to prepare food to maximize the nutritional value.
By reading labels and educating yourself about food, you have just bought yourself that "PERFECT" pair of jeans.
Now, you might be asking yourself why is Na talking about a pair of jeans? My question to you is; "Do you take the time to find that "nutritious food" for your body?" When we buy our clothes, we look at the size, color, decoration, length, and even consider to find the matching shoes and jewerly. We should apply the clothing shopping process to shopping for food. Food is more than just filling your stomach. Food is your energy and life source. Dr. Oz said, "Food is not just something you pull off a shelf - it has a life force to it."
To find that "nutritious food" for your body, it will take some time to research and learn, but once you know where and what your body needs you won't have to take as much time. You feel "good" and confident when you are wearing that "PERFECT" pair of jeans. By consuming that "nutritious food", you make your body feel "good" and healthy.
The following suggestions will help you to start looking for that "nutritious food".
1. Read labels. If you are not familiar with the ingredients, research and find out what it is.
2. Eat whole, fresh foods. Eat a banana, not the banana muffin.
3. Educate yourself how to prepare food to maximize the nutritional value.
By reading labels and educating yourself about food, you have just bought yourself that "PERFECT" pair of jeans.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
99 cents fried crunchy cheese sticks......
"It's only 99 cents, and it is so tasty!" A son of my dearest friend, who is 12 years old, joyfully exclaimed as he snatched a bag of cheesy snacks out of the pantry. He loves this deep fried crunchy sticks coated with yellow coloring and cheese flavors. His mom looked towards me and said, "Na, read the ingredients". So, I did. As I was reading them out loud, I shook my head and said, "Oh, wow, hmmmmm." I felt he was a bit embarrassed while I was reading them out loud. My question to him was, "Is your body's nutritional value only worth 99 cents to you?" He said, "No". "Do you see any ingredients that are good for you in this snack?" He said, "No". He did not say much after that.
A couple days later, his mom informed me that he will no longer buy or eat this fried crunchy cheese sticks. He came to this decision on his own. I was surprised, and at the same time I was delighted. I admire his decision. He gave up something he LOVES and WANTS by recognizing the fact that there is no nutritional value in the food he was eating .
As I was thinking about this 12 year boy's decision, I realized that good eating habits start at home. We need to be more aware of what ingredients are in our food supplies. When parents become more educated and aware of what goes into their food, their children will become more aware of it as well. Yes, no doubt there will be resistance and will hear comments like, "I don't care or I don't like it". Setting good examples by the parents will go farther than a classroom nutritional education. Perseverance will paid off in a long run. Don't discount your children's ability to change or think that they are not "listening". They are more adaptable than you think.
One dear friend said, "Changing one bad eating habit per month, you can change 12 bad eating habits a year." Small baby steps are also important. Trying to change everything all at once will overwhelmed you and make you more likely to give up. This 12 year boy made a small step by giving up that 99 cent fried crunchy cheese sticks, but it is a giant step toward a healthier body.
A couple days later, his mom informed me that he will no longer buy or eat this fried crunchy cheese sticks. He came to this decision on his own. I was surprised, and at the same time I was delighted. I admire his decision. He gave up something he LOVES and WANTS by recognizing the fact that there is no nutritional value in the food he was eating .
As I was thinking about this 12 year boy's decision, I realized that good eating habits start at home. We need to be more aware of what ingredients are in our food supplies. When parents become more educated and aware of what goes into their food, their children will become more aware of it as well. Yes, no doubt there will be resistance and will hear comments like, "I don't care or I don't like it". Setting good examples by the parents will go farther than a classroom nutritional education. Perseverance will paid off in a long run. Don't discount your children's ability to change or think that they are not "listening". They are more adaptable than you think.
One dear friend said, "Changing one bad eating habit per month, you can change 12 bad eating habits a year." Small baby steps are also important. Trying to change everything all at once will overwhelmed you and make you more likely to give up. This 12 year boy made a small step by giving up that 99 cent fried crunchy cheese sticks, but it is a giant step toward a healthier body.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Did you hear about Food Inc. documentary?
Did you have a chance to watch Oprah on August 11, Wed.? Michael Pollen, a journalist who is a food expert, was a guest on the show. He talked about a documentary called Food, Inc, which "delves into America's food industry to reveal what we're really eating and how it's produced." I was very pleased to find out that many of the issues and the facts they talked about were the main focus of my Living Food Banquet classes and banquets.
Oprah said, "You can decide for yourself. Isn't that wonderful? Because we live in America and you can do that. But for me, it boils down to making more conscious food decisions. That is my opinion. I saw the movie. That's how I felt. But you need to see it for yourself and make your own decisions because I believe you have a right to know where your food is coming from."
We see mass-produced foods in every grocery aisle. Michael Pollen said, "A lot of what you see in the supermarket I would argue is not really food. It's what I call edible, food-like ssubstances." According to Pollen, in 1960 people spent 18% of their income and only 5% in health care. Now, only 9.5% is spent on food and 17% on healthcare.
The question is who can make the changes. WE DO. We have a power to change. We demand. Pollen said, "We all get to vote with our forks. We get three votes a day. You don't have to get every one of them right. But if you get one of them right a day, if you vote for food that has been sustainably grown or humanely grown, whatever your values are..... you will change the food system. It's happening now."
Through my journey to become a living food gal, I learned that we have options. We need to exercise our freedom of choices wisely to improve our own overall health.
My goal is to share simple and delicious recipes and ideas to fit into one's lifestyle to promote healthier eating habits. Today's advise is to eat a whole banana, not the banana muffin.
Oprah said, "You can decide for yourself. Isn't that wonderful? Because we live in America and you can do that. But for me, it boils down to making more conscious food decisions. That is my opinion. I saw the movie. That's how I felt. But you need to see it for yourself and make your own decisions because I believe you have a right to know where your food is coming from."
We see mass-produced foods in every grocery aisle. Michael Pollen said, "A lot of what you see in the supermarket I would argue is not really food. It's what I call edible, food-like ssubstances." According to Pollen, in 1960 people spent 18% of their income and only 5% in health care. Now, only 9.5% is spent on food and 17% on healthcare.
The question is who can make the changes. WE DO. We have a power to change. We demand. Pollen said, "We all get to vote with our forks. We get three votes a day. You don't have to get every one of them right. But if you get one of them right a day, if you vote for food that has been sustainably grown or humanely grown, whatever your values are..... you will change the food system. It's happening now."
Through my journey to become a living food gal, I learned that we have options. We need to exercise our freedom of choices wisely to improve our own overall health.
My goal is to share simple and delicious recipes and ideas to fit into one's lifestyle to promote healthier eating habits. Today's advise is to eat a whole banana, not the banana muffin.
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