July 28th Practicing the Presence of God
Pray to Him, "Lord, You are the Master of creation, so I come to You. I will never give up until You talk to me and make me realize Your presence. I will not live without You." --Paramahansa Yogananda, "Man's Eternal Quest"
Appreciated a yummy concoction of raw buckwheat, fresh peaches and banana with the fragrance of cardamon!
Wednesday 28 July 2010
Tuesday 27 July 2010
Sunny Daze!
Lakshmi
In Vedic philosophy, the goddess Lakshmi represents abundance, both in love and in wealth. Lakshmi is often pictured in bright pink and gold garb, seated upon a lotus flower. The lotus represents spiritual perfection. While Lakshmi is seated upon the lotus she represents transcendence. She can create great fortune, and yet she is detached from the material world. Another symbol we can use to remind us of Lakshmi, and bring her energy into our lives, is the elephant. Lakshmi is often seen surrounded by elephants bearing gifts. The elephant is strong, but also agile. It can pick up a log with its large trunk, but it can also pick up a peanut with the finger-like ends of its trunk. Thus, it is discerning, which is a very spiritual attribute.
I was fortunate to be gifted with some Ayurvedic Black Tooth Powder from India and WOW, what can I say! it's delightful that is a dream to use. It instantly cleans and refreshes the palate, giving the gums and teeth a sparkly-clean shiny mouth. I love it(Thank-you V:)!
Appreciated a yummy brekkie of raw buckwheat, apples and cinnamon!
In Vedic philosophy, the goddess Lakshmi represents abundance, both in love and in wealth. Lakshmi is often pictured in bright pink and gold garb, seated upon a lotus flower. The lotus represents spiritual perfection. While Lakshmi is seated upon the lotus she represents transcendence. She can create great fortune, and yet she is detached from the material world. Another symbol we can use to remind us of Lakshmi, and bring her energy into our lives, is the elephant. Lakshmi is often seen surrounded by elephants bearing gifts. The elephant is strong, but also agile. It can pick up a log with its large trunk, but it can also pick up a peanut with the finger-like ends of its trunk. Thus, it is discerning, which is a very spiritual attribute.
I was fortunate to be gifted with some Ayurvedic Black Tooth Powder from India and WOW, what can I say! it's delightful that is a dream to use. It instantly cleans and refreshes the palate, giving the gums and teeth a sparkly-clean shiny mouth. I love it(Thank-you V:)!
Appreciated a yummy brekkie of raw buckwheat, apples and cinnamon!
Monday 26 July 2010
Quest to be Greener, ecologically!
It's official I'm no longer a Ebay virgin! I purchased a lovely handwoven S. Asian styled short-sleeved, People Tree Nepalese-crafted shirt from a lovely seller in Olympia, Washington in good ole USA! It's a really lovely shirt that's been made with love(It's nice knowing that talented artisans(hand weavers etc.) have not been exploited in any way.
Did you know that one hand loom saves a tonne of CO2 a year. In India, the textile or 'Khadi' (sp) industry is still the second biggest trade after agriculture?
My aim is consume less overall and if I do purchase essential stuff it will be from a resourceful source that's kind to people and planet ie freecycle, ebay, thrift shops etc. I draw the line with second-hand under garments thought!
Did you know that one hand loom saves a tonne of CO2 a year. In India, the textile or 'Khadi' (sp) industry is still the second biggest trade after agriculture?
My aim is consume less overall and if I do purchase essential stuff it will be from a resourceful source that's kind to people and planet ie freecycle, ebay, thrift shops etc. I draw the line with second-hand under garments thought!
Monday 19 July 2010
Weaning Too!
Appreciated another simple scrumptious combo of raw sweet apples, *raw almond butter and cinnamon!
* Be sure that your almond butter is raw as the roasted and salted type doesn't taste too great(I appreciated Shazzie's, DYW's, raw, white almond butter). Better still make it yourself with a Champion!
* Be sure that your almond butter is raw as the roasted and salted type doesn't taste too great(I appreciated Shazzie's, DYW's, raw, white almond butter). Better still make it yourself with a Champion!
Sunday 18 July 2010
Weaning?!
Enjoyed and appreciated a surprisingly-yummy concoction of raw beets, raw sweet potato, raw carob and a spoonful of creamy almond butter. I would quite happy to give my offspring this!
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Ebooks Giveaway!
For a chance to win a set of Kristen's ebooks go here blog now! www.kristenraw.blogspot.com
Friday 9 July 2010
www.healthychild.org
For any parents-to-be who are about to bring children into this ever-increasingly polluted world. Do watch the short video via the website!
Namaste!
Namaste!
Tuesday 6 July 2010
Super, Eco-delicious, Brown Lentil Sprouts!
Lentil sprouts pack a punch of powerhouse of nutrients that delivers quality nourishment in a ecolicious, convenient form!
Lentil sprouts are so easy to make and are so good for you! Lentil sprouts contain Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, B15, B17, C, K, choline, folic acid, inositol, PABA Minerals: boron, calcium, chlorine, copper, iron, magnesium, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulphur, zinc The amounts are loosely given. I love them over salads, but are good snacks on their own. Cook time is sprouting time.
As a long-term naturalist and natural health enthusiast I've been sprouting on and off for years. My favourite sprouts include: sunflower, buckwheat, mung bean, chia, and now brown lentil(Not too keen on the green thought).
To the brown lentil sprouts I dressed it with:
*Chilli powder
*Fresh garlic
*Pink salt
*Fresh lime juice
*Extra Virgin Olive oil
to this one added a couple of red / yellow / orange bell pepper and serve it with some crisp organic cucumber or any healthy salad!
Sprouting Tip!
Never get the sprouted tails(white)bigger then the lentil itself(once lentils have sprouted ie with white tails refrigerate for freshness.
So quick, so easy and fast-food at it's very best!
Lentil sprouts are so easy to make and are so good for you! Lentil sprouts contain Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, B15, B17, C, K, choline, folic acid, inositol, PABA Minerals: boron, calcium, chlorine, copper, iron, magnesium, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulphur, zinc The amounts are loosely given. I love them over salads, but are good snacks on their own. Cook time is sprouting time.
As a long-term naturalist and natural health enthusiast I've been sprouting on and off for years. My favourite sprouts include: sunflower, buckwheat, mung bean, chia, and now brown lentil(Not too keen on the green thought).
To the brown lentil sprouts I dressed it with:
*Chilli powder
*Fresh garlic
*Pink salt
*Fresh lime juice
*Extra Virgin Olive oil
to this one added a couple of red / yellow / orange bell pepper and serve it with some crisp organic cucumber or any healthy salad!
Sprouting Tip!
Never get the sprouted tails(white)bigger then the lentil itself(once lentils have sprouted ie with white tails refrigerate for freshness.
So quick, so easy and fast-food at it's very best!
Monday 5 July 2010
Luscious, lemony delight!
Appreciated a rather healthy and scrummy concoction(raw vegan cereal:) of sprouted buckwheat, ripe bananas and the juice of 1 lemon. This was especially sublime as this was a experiential dish full of bioflavonoids, amino acids, calcium, rutin, b vitamins, vitamin c and would make an ideal healthy fuel start for all the family(I'm sure growing children would appreciate this:). I was soo exited that I had to share this yummy recipe with ya all!
Namaste!
Namaste!
Thursday 1 July 2010
Happy Birthday Diana!
Today would of been Princess Diana's 49th birthday! I feel humbled that we are both fellow watery, astrological sign, early Cancer(we're early crabs:)I still cannot comprehend that she's left her earthly body so soon. This is a tribute on how one would like to remember her; the lovingly-devoted mother and compassionate soul that she was.
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