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Fresh is Best Get the details on the energizing and rejuvenating raw diet from Holistic Health Counselor Janet M. McKee
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ummer, with its plethora of produce, is an ideal time to try a raw diet — and you do not have to be a 100-percent raw foodist to enjoy its health benefits. A raw diet focuses on eating organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouts, and sea vegetables in an uncooked or lightly dehydrated state. When these foods are cooked at high temperatures, the enzymes, along with valuable micronutrients, are destroyed. Raw foods offer promise in the realm of chronic disease — such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia — because they eliminate the most potentially harmful categories of food, including fats, chemicalized and processed foods, refined sugar and starch, excessive animal protein, and cholesterol. Instead, the diet offers an abundance of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, anti-inflammatory compounds, phytonutrients, and fiber. Not only that, but a study by Columbia University and Cancer Research Center of Seattle showed that as the amount of raw vegetable intake increases, cancer risk decreases.
Janet McKee, Certified Holistic Health Counselor, 724.417.6695. sanaview.com. Visit sanaview.com for the full article! Photographs by Cayla Zahoran, Nathan McKee/Creativity Werks.
yum! Blend either of these combinations for a refreshing and
raw beverage. Try fresh watermelon with 1 tablespoon raw cocoa powder or cantaloupe with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Tip: Freezing the fruit chunks first makes for an even more crisp drink. r e cip e
spicy raw kale chips Ingredients:
1 red pepper, chopped 1/3 cup cashews, soaked ¼ cup sunflower seeds Juice of one lemon 1 jalapeño, chopped 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 bunches of kale
DIRECTIONS:
Blend all ingredients, except for kale, in a blender or food processor until well blended. Clean kale and remove hard stems. Cut kale into large pieces and coat with blended mixture. Place in a dehydrator, and dehydrate at 115° for 8 to 12 hours until crispy.
These raw chips are a great seasonal snack!
Plus: The Power From Within
Bethany’s Story: The Power from Within tells the story of one girl’s triumph over debilitating health challenges by combining a determined attitude with a healthy diet. Visit sanaview.com to watch the trailer! e d i b l e a l l e g h e n y. c o m
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