YES, it's true, HIGH VIBE is having a fabulous fall sale during which many great products will be at reduced prices to help YOU to keep treating yourself well during these tougher economic times! 

Fall, just like spring, can be a great natural time for your body to cleanse. There are many different ways to naturally cleanse your body and specific organs, including through Colon Detox, Gallbladder and Liver Flush, The Master Cleanse, Juice Fasts and Feasts, and Raw Food Cleansing.

During High Vibe's Fall Sale, to help you on your way to clean and healthy winter, we are offering 10% off on these Colon Cleanse and Master Cleanse products:

Oxy-Mag 6 oz Powder

Oxy-C 180 Capsules

Swiss Kriss 250 Tabs

Life Enhancement Resources's Bowel Formula

Mt. Capra's Capracleanse 180 Capsules

Enema Kit

Enema Syringe 1 oz

'The Master Cleanser' by Stanley Burroughs

Organic Vibrant Cleanse Powder

The Master Cleanser Kit

Benefits of a taking the time to cleanse your colon:

You can use a colon detox to clear out the waste and parasites that may be accumulating in your body. You may have heard that chewing gum will take years to pass through your digestive system if you swallow it--but it's not alone in there. Adults may have 5 to 10 pounds of waste accumulated in their colons. By following a colon cleanse recipe and performing a colon detox, you can eliminate the waste and toxins, as well as parasites that may be accumulating in the lower part of your digestive tract.

There are a number of benefits to performing a colon detox, including:

* Eliminating harmful parasites and toxins

* Improving the function of your digestive system

* Reducing your weight

* Restoring regularity to your bowel movements

At High Vibe, we carry a number of colon cleanse recipes to aid customers who want to improve their health. One of the most popular colon cleansers is the Master Cleanser, a colon cleanse recipe that has been used for decades. We also carry supplements for these colon cleansers, including oxygen supplements and parasite cleanses.

At High Vibe we have all the cacao products that you need to make delicious chocolates, desserts and more for all of your holiday parties and gatherings!

During the month of September, receive 10% off all High Vibe bulk cacao products including:

Organic Raw Cacao Beans

Organic Raw Peeled Cacao Beans

Organic Raw Cacao Powder

Organic Raw Cacao Nibs

Organic Raw Cacao Butter

Organic Raw Cacao Paste

All cacao products are available in 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, and 5 lb sizes.

With over 300 identifiable chemical compounds, cacao is one of the most complex and pleasurably satisfying foods on the planet. In its raw form, cacao contains anandamide (a euphoric substance), arginine (a natural aphrodisiac), neurotransmitters that stimulate and balance brain activity, tryptophan (an anti-depressant), antioxidants and other beneficial compounds known to have rejuvenating and anti-aging elements.

Cacao is high in the mineral magnesium, essential for helping the heart to pump blood efficiently, building strong bones, and lowering blood pressure. In fact, the strong desire for chocolate during the female menstrual cycle may be related to cravings for magnesium, a mineral with calming qualities. Cacao is also a good source of the beauty mineral sulphur, responsible for healthy skin, nails and hair.

Did you know that the people of the United States are one of the largest consumers of dairy products in the world? Dairy products are known to be high in calcium but isn't it ironic that with all the dairy we consume, we also have one of the highest rates of osteoporosis? We associate good feelings with dairy because let's face it, most of us were raised with dairy and we enjoy the flavor. We all grew up hearing positive phrases like milk and honey, peaches and cream, milk... it does a body good, la crème de la crème, and many others embedded in our language which color our perceptions.

In this DVD Rhio discusses some of the other negative effects of consuming dairy, as well as providing delicious and satisfying substitutes... dairy-like foods made from nuts, seeds, vegetables and herbs to provide a means for people to transition off of dairy successfully.

Check out the free clip of her from the DVD discussing the benefits of nut and seed yogurts and showing you how to make her favorites courtesy of YouTube.com.

Order your copy today at HighVibe.com for $5 off the regular retail price, only $24.95, through the month of September as a part of High Vibe's Fall Sale!

New to High Vibe 100% Raw, Vegan, Fermented and Naturally Probiotic Dressings with no added Canola or Soy Oil or Sugar!  Only 5 calories per serving and only $8 per 12 oz. glass bottle.

Carrot Ginger
Ingredients: Water, Organic Carrots, Oganic Green Onions, Ginger, Sesame Oil, Celtic Sea Salt, Organic Garlic, Live Active Culture 
Tomato Pepper Pesto
Ingredients: Organic Tomato, Water, Organic Bell Pepper, Organic Basil, Pine Nuts, Celtic Sea Salt, Pepper, Live Active Culture
Cucumber Mint
Ingredients: Organic Cucumber, Water, Mint, Celtic Sea Salt, Basil, Live Active Culture
Tomato Provencal
Ingredients: Organic Tomato, Water, Kalamata Olives, Organic Garlic, Celtic Sea Salt, Herbs de Provence, Pepper, Live Active Culture
Sweet Onion Basil
Ingredients: Organic Sweet Onion, Water, Organic Turnip, Organic Garlic, Celtic Sea Salt, Basil, Pepper, Live Active CultureRed Pepper Cilantro
Ingredients: Organic Red Peppers, Organic Tomatoes, Water, Cilantro, Organic Garlic, Celtic Sea Salt, Pepper, Live Active Culture
Red Pepper Cilantro
Ingredients: Organic Red Peppers, Organic Tomatoes, Water, Cilantro, Organic Garlic, Celtic SeaSalt,Pepper, Live Active Culture 

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In addition, we have a formula available that has 50% Tocotrienols added (a fantastic source of Vitamin E and antioxidants).

150 grams - only $19
300 grams - only $35
150 grams (w/tocotrienols) - only $17
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Get your Ultimate Beauty Greens today and start gettin' the glow!

Elaina Love, Juliano, and Bruce Horowitz...

And of course raw chocolate sampling was rampant...
from top chocolatiers such as Gnosis and LoveSnax...(Suki Zoe pictured nibbling on one of Chef Frank Giglio's delicious new 'Aphrodite' aphrodisiac chocolates)

...and amazing raw entrees were savored by all such as those from the Table Nectar Cafe...

...a booth co-produced by Artisana and Table Nectar.

SO much was learned, so many new friends made, The Best Time Ever was had by all, and this High Viber can't wait for the next one!  Raw Food Rawks!

Raw Food Masters Class

Whether you’ve already decided a live raw food diet is for you and need some help diving in, or if you’re just curious about this fascinating way of eating with so many excellent benefits, you’ve come to the right place.

With years of experience leading beginners into what can seem like a very confusing new world of raw and live food, we know exactly how to help you navigate your way into a healthier, more vibrant, and lighter diet; and we know what pitfalls and obstacles you’ll face and how to help you through them.

We’ll first talk about the benefits of the raw food diet, we’ll go through the basics of how the food is prepared, and we’ll walk you through some of the ways to implement your new lifestyle or just test the waters. Along the way we’ll offer suggestions on how to handle the highs and lows you’re sure to experience as your body adjusts to all the fantastic live food you’ll be feeding it.

And ultimately we’ll help you to trust your intuition, the same intuition that has led you to be curious about live food in the first place.

In this book you will find:

• A thorough and engaging introduction
• Tips on sprouting, blending, dehydrating and juicing
• Advice on tools & equipment
• Dozens of brilliant recipes, menu plans, and grocery lists
• A special section on superfoods
• Tips on dealing with other people's attitudes against raw foods
• Words of wisdom on overcoming common raw food challenges and maintaining balance
• Plenty of quick tips, insider's advice and poignant quotes on nutrition and more from some of history's great thinkers

“He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skill of the physician.”
-CHINESE PROVERB

"Shall I not have intelligence with the earth?
Am I not partly leaves and vegetable mould?"
-HENRY DAVID THOREAU

"Gentleness is powerful!
So be gentle and change the world."
-ROBERT DAGGER

Buy it here!

Not Milk? Going 'NUTS' for Milk the High Vibe Way

With over 80 delicious recipes bursting from between it's covers, Robert Dagger's definitive guide to nut milks will set you up with a vast repertoire of milks fit for any feast!  Nut milks are soaked nuts or seeds that are blended up with water, spices, and other optional ingredients to create a thick and creamy liquid that is about 4000 times more delicious and more easily digestible than cow's milk!  Plus, you get all the incredible health benefits of nuts, AND a super tasty elixir to pour over cereal, transform into raw ice creams, or use as a base for dressings, shakes or smoothies.  Yum!

Buy it here!

Our beautiful new website is up!  In addition to a slick new look, it also has a multitude of fantastic new and easy to use features including:

• A redesigned Home Page on which you can now quickly and easily check out the week's new and featured products and the bestsellers.
• My Account section that will help you to shop faster, stay up to date on an order's status, and keep track of the orders you have previously made.
• Recent Articles where you can browse through our most current informative articles on health related subjects and products.
• Coming Soon! A Live Chat feature that will allow you to receive instant help from one of our highly skilled, knowledgeable and friendly staff members!

And so many more!  In addition, shipping is now FREE on any orders over $99!!

So check it out, browse around, and let us know what you think!

"I had the most delicious and nutritious meal last night, but for some reason afterwards I still suffered from bloating, gas and indigestion."

If you are like me, and have said this very thing yourself in the last year, you could likely benefit greatly from using OmniZimes!

Even when we are eating lighter, more nutritious foods, many times our bodies can still benefit from assistance in digesting them, especially if they are at all cooked or processed, or combined poorly.  OmniZimes are a full spectrum enzyme supplement that when taken with your meals can:

• Encourage complete digestion and assimilation
  
• Reduces gas, bloating, indigestion, and stomach acidity
• Increase immunity by reducing metabolic stress
• Reduce fermentation and putrefaction of undigested foods in the intestine
• Increase energy and alertness
  
• Preserve metabolic enzymes thereby reducing the tired, lethargic feeling after meals

Plus OmniZimes are completely derived from plant sources (100% Vegan), contain 13 different enzymes for a PH balanced blend, offer the broadest range of enzymes available on the market, and work for ALL DIETS, aiding in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, dairy, sugar and starch!

For more information and to order your bottle of OmniZimes today click here.

As those who are 'hip' to the raw and organic scene know, the buzz about 'superfoods', or foods that have a dozen or more unique and very beneficial nutritional properties, has been building and strengthening massively over the last few years, thanks in part (maybe even a little more than a part) to raw foods advocate David Wolfe.  Now in his most recent book, Superfoods, The Food and Medicine of the Future, just released mid May, David has published a comprehensive compilation of facts and figures on the top 10+ foods that he believes are the most super nutrient loaded and beneficial of them all.

This super list includes goji berries, blue-green algae, hemp seeds, coconuts, maca and bee products (bee pollen, honey, royal jelly etc.)

So what does David have to say?

"Superfoods are both a food and a medicine; they have elements of both.  They are a class of the most super potent, super-concentrated, and nutrient-rich foods on the planet--they have more bang for the buck than our usual foods.  Extremely tasty and satisfying, superfoods have the ability to tremendously increase the vital force and energy of one's body, and are the optimum choice for improving overall health, boosting the immune system, elevating serotonin production, enhancing sexuality, and cleansing and alkalizing the body.  Superfoods meet and exceed all our protein requirements, our vitamin and mineral requirements, glyconutrient (essential polysaccharide sugar) requirements, essential fatty acid requirements, immune system requirements, and so much more.  Nourishing us at the deepest level possible, they are the true fuel of today's "superhero.""

Well said David!  Following his introduction to superfoods, he goes on to devote a chapter to each of them, wherein he discusses every detail about them including their histories, easy to understand sub chapters on their beneficial properties, what kinds of products to look for, how to use them, and finally several delicious sounding super recipes.  To our delight he has even included information about each superfood's Ayurvedic properties, super interesting! 

So where in the world can you get all of these glorious superfoods to fuel you into becoming the superhero that we all know you can be??  Well of course right here at High Vibe!  Visit our website or come down to the shop to get your very own copy of, Superfoods, The Food and Medicine of the Future, and all of your essential superfood goodies today!

Goji Berries

Cacao (Raw Chocolate)

Maca

Bee Pollen

AFA Blue-Green Algae

Hempseeds

Camu Camu Berry

Goldenberries

Acai

Chlorella

As residents of New York City, we here at HV face a multitude of hazards related to big city life everyday, however the most potentially deadly of these hazards is one that almost ALL of us nowadays must battle, whether or not we live in a major city or small town, and that is the host of environment polluting toxins that have made their way into our air, water, and soil.  One of the best ways that we have found to combat these dis-ease causing toxins is by using zeolites.  Zeolites are a powerful mineral detoxifier that escort deep-seated toxins from brain and body.  At High Vibe, we believe that the best most effective zeolite product on the market today is ZeoForce by Healthforce Nutritionals because it serves up the zeolites in a pure and undiluted powder form (available either loose or encapsulated).  Plus we know from personal experience that this stuff really works!

ZeoForce™ is a non-toxic, deeply detoxifying, & alkalizing dietary supplement from Earth Clay that can be used internally and externally to help rid the body of toxins such as heavy metals, ammonia and other harmful chemicals and environmental substances. 

ZeoForce™ naturally holds a negative charge and will bond with toxins for safe and effective removal.  It can also be used externally for face & body masques, or added to your bath water for a detoxifying soak.

ZeoForce™ is Clinoptilolite mineral CONCENTRATE – micro reduced to the size red blood cells for optimum absorption and potency that diluted liquids simply cannot match. 

Stop by High Vibe to get your ZeoForce and start detoxifying today!

Raw foods and raw recipes are becoming increasingly popular as more people discover the tremendous benefits of eating raw foods. In addition to the increased vitamins, minerals, and enzymes provided by all natural raw foods, many studies are showing that raw foods may help people lose weight, avoid diseases, and slow down the aging process. 

Everyone has heard of the battle against hidden sugar such as high fructose corn syrup and the unhealthy fats in processed foods. Raw foods are one area of nutrition where you will never have to worry about those harmful fats or hidden sugars again. Raw foods contain nothing harmful and instead are all natural and necessary to good health. Because raw foods are so easily digested most people can switch from eating only cooked foods, to eating mainly raw foods with no problems. Most people that eat all or mostly raw foods report that when they go back to their old way of eating the same old issues such as digestive problems and fatigue return.

Raw foods provide the tools your body needs to produce useable energy. This means you have more energy to keep up with your life and increased vitality to enjoy your activities. The most exciting benefit of eating raw foods is the healing that results. People have not only lost weight but also got rid of allergies that are caused by food sensitivities, which were difficult to pinpoint when eating only cooked food. Diabetics may find that their disease is much more manageable when eating raw foods only. Whole organic raw foods can aid those with heart problems immensely. People with high cholesterol, heart disease and other heart issues can give their body precious resources to begin the healing process. The number one benefit of raw foods is the high intake of fiber. Fiber aids digestion, the immune system and can improve overall health. Also, raw foods can slow the appearance of aging on the skin and give the skin a smoother, healthier appearance.

Some of the benefits are immediate, like increased energy, relief from constipation and other digestive troubles. While other benefits take a while to show up, but can lead to long lasting changes in health, such as a boosted immune system and younger looking skin. If you are thinking about exploring raw foods and raw recipes you can start by simply adding more raw fruits and vegetables along with raw sprouts to your daily diet. From there try to incorporate a couple of raw food meals into your diet weekly that include raw legumes and grains too. You likely will enjoy the change of pace and feel a little extra energy. Even if this is as far as you go it is still a step in the right direction for your health and overall longevity. Most likely, you will love the change in how you feel and want to eat more raw foods.

Another benefit of raw foods that most people do not realize is that the change in eating habits can help decrease your grocery bill. When you focus on eating raw foods you tend to seek farming co-ops and farmers markets you never heard of before, where your fruit and vegetables are much cheaper. There is a whole community of raw foods enthusiasts online and in most every state that can offer helpful advice on getting started. The Internet is a great resource for finding the most delicious raw recipes, from salads, appetizers and entrees to desserts and snacks. Try it! 

These micro-algae contain an astounding array of nutritional elements: vitamins, macrominerals, trace minerals, essential fatty acids, protein, nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), chlorophyll, and a vast spectrum of phytochemicals. They are thought to contain every nutrient required by the human body. Yes, you could literally live off these micro-algae. You wouldn't need to eat much, either, since they are so nutritionally dense.

The "micro" part of their name is no joke: these superfoods range in size from 2 to 8 microns, which is about the same size as a human blood cell. They appear green due to their chlorophyll content. Harvesting them requires special centrifuge equipment, which is one reason why individuals don't grow their own micro-algae for consumption. You have to get it from commercial processors who grow these superfoods in vast water farms located in regions of the world where the climate permits (the closer to the equator, the better, since there's more sunlight).

Here is the general analysis of pure Spirulina Algae:

Protein: 55%- 70%

Carbohydrates: 15% - 25% (an excellent low ratio for fish)

Fats (lipids): 6% - 8%

Minerals: 6 -13%

Fiber: 8% - 10%

Natural Pigment Enhancers:

Phycocyanin (Blue): 14%

Chlorophyll (Green): 1%

Carotenoids (

Orange

/ Red): 47%

Important Trace Minerals (many of these are essential for proper electrolyte balance and osmotic function):

Calcium (1,315 mg/kg), Iron, Phosphorus (15,400 mg/kg), Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Germanium, Boron.

Essential Amino Acids:

• ISOLEUCINE (4.130/o): Required for optimal growth, nitrogen equilibrium in the body Used to synthesize other non-essential amino acids.

• LEUCINE (5.8001o): increases muscular energy levels.

• LYSINE (4.000/o): Building block of blood antibodies, strengthens circulatory system and maintains normal growth of cells.

• METHIONINE (2.170/o): Vital lipotropic (fat and lipid metabolizing) amino acid that maintains liver health. An anti-stress factor.

• PHENYLALANINE (3.950/o): Stimulates metabolic rate.

• THREONINE (4.170/o): Improves intestinal competence and digestive assimilation.

• TRYPTOPHANE (1.1301o): Increases utilization of B vitamins, improves nerve health.

• VALINE (6.0001o): Stimulates muscle coordination.

 Suggested Chlorella from HighVibe.com

Raw Chocolate 101 By Bob Dagger

Raw Cacao

Unprocessed Cocoa

Q.) What is Raw Cacao?

A.)Raw Cacao comes from the Theobroma Cacao Tree that grows Large Fruit Pods, which house what look like almond sized coffee beans that are Cacao Beans.

Q.)What is the difference between Raw Cacao and Cocoa?

A.) Cocoa is the term coined for the post-processed Cacao Bean. Alkaloids and other substances are added to the Raw Cacao Beans, and heat is used to process them into the powder we call cocoa powder. Unfortunately this process eliminates most of the nutritious properties, which are inherent to Cacao in its natural form. Therefore Cacao is the title for the Raw and unprocessed chocolate –cacao” Bean that comes straight from the pod in the tree!

Q.) What forms does it come in?

A.) In comes in whole beans, crushed up –NIBS”, Cacao Butter, and Cacao Powder, which is non-alkalized and has no additives.

Q.) What do I do with it?

A.) The possibilities are endless! You can eat the beans or nibs whole, straight from a spoon, with raw honey or raw agave cactus nectar on a spoon, put them in shakes, drinks, soups, make candy from the butter, add the butter to smoothies, add the powder to smoothies, freeze or refrigerate it in ice cube trays with other ingredients to make candy, make raw ice cream, make your favorite desserts, add it to trail mixes and the list goes on and on.

Q.) What are some of the health benefits of eating cacao in its unprocessed from?

A.) It is extremely high in antioxidants, and is also known as an aphrodisiac! Cacao is a superfood, and contains an exorbitant amount of minerals, essential and fatty acids; polyphenolês (anti-oxidants), there are tocos or tocotrienols (Vitamin E, antioxidants) in the cacao butter and a massive list more of components that can be found in cacao and its many forms.

* Cornell University food scientists say that cocoa has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to three times those found in green tea. With Raw Cacao Powder, it would be 14 times more than Red Wine and 21 times more than Green Tea!

* In trials, doctors at Harvard found that Antioxidant compounds called Flavonols  in chocolate help the body to produce nitric oxide, a compound essential for proper heart function. (Nitric oxide is also believed by pro bodybuilders to help increase muscularity.) Again, with Raw Cacao Powder, this effect could easily be multiplied.

* The amino acid Tryptophan is found naturally in cacao. Tryptophan enhances relaxation and promotes better sleep.

* Researchers have discovered that phenylethylamine (PEA) has a positive effect in enhancing feelings of love. Now you can love at least 33% more with Raw Cacao Powder!

* Raw Cacao Powder has at least 33% more Arginine, the aphrodisiac-like amino acid believed by body builders to build muscle and aid in recovery.

Chocolate Nut-Milk Recipe

1 liter (4 cups) of coconut water

20 cacao beans (peeled)

3-5 tablespoons of carob powder and/or maca powder (maca is a powdered root from Peru that is an amazing high-protein superfood aphrodisiac, strengthener, and fertility enhancer)

3-5 tablespoons of raw honey and/or agave cactus nectar

2 tablespoons of hempseed oil

2 tablespoons of coconut oil/butter

2-3 pinches of sea salt (preferably Celtic sea salt or Himalayan pink rock salt)

2-3 sprinkles of cinnamon

Blend all ingredients, drink, and arrive back on Earth in about 2 hours!

Highvibe.com and High Vibe retail has all ingredients and many more recipe ideas! H V also has many Raw chocolate bars!

Celebrate the season. Colors changing all around us as we shed our old selves. Cozy by the fire (or radiator) fall into this festive carrot-ginger soup.

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

½ inch piece fresh ginger

6 large carrots

1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

2 tablespoons loosely packed cilantro leaves

1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos

1 ½ cups White Sauce (see below)

Black sesame seeds, for garnish

Finely grate the ginger on a ginger grater or fine grater to extract its juice (you should have about 1 teaspoon). Using a homogenizing juicer, homogenize the carrots (you should have about 2 cups).

In a blender, blend the ginger and carrot juices, avocado, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, and the Braggs until smooth. Pour the soup into individual serving bowls, top each with about 1/3 cup of the sauce, and garnish with the seeds.

White Sauce Recipe – makes 3 cups

½ cup macadamia nuts

¼ cup pine nuts

½ cup cashews

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos

2 teaspoons nutritional yeast

Juice of 1 lemon

1 cup filtered water, plus additional for thinning, if needed

Place the macadamia nuts, pine nuts, and cashews in a bowl, cover with water, and soak for 2 to 6 hours. Drain. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, adding additional water, if needed, to obtain a creamy consistency.

Find this recipe and others here.

Can you imagine fasting on juices for 52 days a year?

Sound possible?

Of course it is  the secret is to just have a liquid diet 1 day a week and wha la after a tear that’s 52 days!

Simple

Care to rid yourself of all those toxins living in all our cells and  organs? Care to give your digestive system a much-needed break and boost your immune system, clean up your blood, your liver and kidneys? This is all possible with a simple 1 day cleanse to start!

Or perhaps you would like to kick start a diet and begin shedding some excess pounds. Slow down the aging process, clear up your skin, lose pounds gain energy!

Or maybe just elevate your mood and increase your sex drive.

Well, it’s doubtful that you’ll be able to get through everything on this particular checklist all in one day. But with a simple one-day juice cleanse you can experience some of these benefits without jumping in head first into a longer, more involved cleanse.

The art of detoxing and fasting has been practiced for centuries, and the multitude of various methods has invited heaps of praise along with its share of skepticism. The effectiveness of many of these methods have not been scientifically proven, and in fact there are even some safety concerns with some of the more stringent methods. On that note, if you’re on any prescription drugs or suffer from any chronic conditions, please consult your doctor, as even a gentle fast could potentially pose a conflict with your medication or exacerbate those conditions. Even if this doesn’t apply to you, if you are new to the practice and are considering a 5-30 day fast, it is highly recommended that you be patient and do plenty of research into the matter. Everybody is different, and you’re much better off if you know what you’re getting into before finding a cleanse that’s appropriate to your needs.

That said, this is the particular bonus of a one-day juice cleanse. It provides a modest introduction to these age-old practices, it’s relatively risk-free and it doesn’t have to interfere with your daily schedule. You can try it on, see how it feels for you. As you’re still getting nutrients, and as the recipe below is tailored to curb hunger, you’re sure to be surprised at how easy it is. And you may be surprised with the benefits you gain even within such a short time-frame.

So let’s get down to how we do it. The standard-bearer in the field is the following simple but effective recipe:

-        ½ a freshly squeezed lemon or lime

-         2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

-         

-     a pinch of cayenne pepper

-         10-14 oz. of room temperature water

Mix well and drink it (it’s actually very tasty). Repeat the process up to 12 times throughout the day. If you’re on the go, just make a couple of 1-liter batches and take it with you. Note that, in that case, the cayenne actually grows more potent the longer it’s in the mix. Personally, that’s just the way I like it, but if you find yourself timid around cayenne, you might want to stick with mixing it in right before consumption. Go normally about your day (though you should probably avoid particularly strenuous activities), don’t bother with meals, but of course feel free to drink regular amounts of water. And that’s it. You’ve done it.

Or just have green juices. A great recipe to try:

cucumber

celery

green leafey veggies

a lemon and a napple

simple and awesome

To get even more from this simple exercise, however, you can also do a bit of prepatory work. In the week leading up to your 1-day cleanse, you can weed out a lot of the toxin-loaded components you may already have in your diet. Nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, dairy products, sugars and meats. The more you can cut down or even eliminate these toxin-fused culprits, the more effective the cleanse will be. Sticking with legumes, fruits and veggies in the week prior is a good way to go.

So give this gentle method and a try and reap the benefits. Good luck!

Enzymes are responsible for all the chemical reactions that occur in the human body. You cannot absorb vitamins and minerals from foods or produce hormones without them. Believe it or not, eating right to obtain the enzymes we need can help us live a long, healthy life.

Raw foods are one of the best ways to get enzymes easily and cheaply in our everyday diet. It is important that food is eaten raw to ensure the highest possible enzyme content. As foods are heated and cooked enzymes are broken down, changing their structure. This change in structure is very important as the enzymes can no longer perform the functions in the human body that they were built for. This means you do not get the powerful benefits of foods like you should. This can also mean that your body is working overtime to compensate for this lack of enzymes.

Research has shown that the human body responds to cooked food in a negative way by increasing the level of white blood cells. This reaction does not happen in response to raw foods. It is now believed that this reaction is basically the body’s way of rejecting cooked food. For many people, eating cooked foods can eventually lead to digestive problems, and other conditions indicative of poor health.

Some of the best raw foods to boost your enzyme intake are sprouted seeds.  Sprouted seeds include rye, wheat, lentils, alfalfa, and mung beans. In addition to the health benefits of these foods they can be grown inexpensively and you can easily do it in a tiny space. Try adding sprouts to salads, and sandwiches to get an instant boost in enzymes.

Another way to easily get lots of enzymes is to drink fresh vegetable juice. This is not V8 or some store bought bottled juice though; this is fresh homemade stuff. Investing in a quality juicer is a great gift for your health and longevity. These machines will pay for themselves over and over again by saving you money in doctors’ bills and giving you an all natural energy boost. People with digestive problems can enjoy eating again without all the negatives associated with many meals. Vegetable juicing recipes are available all over the internet and the raw foods community is more than happy to share their tips, secrets, and results with anyone who wants them.

Many people think of a raw diet as impossible. But eating raw is not all or nothing. Try increasing your raw food intake slowly and incorporate raw recipes into your everyday diet. Juicing is one of the most popular ways to increase the amount of raw foods you get. It is perfectly acceptable to take baby steps into eating raw foods and work your way into eating only raw foods eventually if you want. You still get the benefits of more enzymes when you increase the amount of raw foods you ingest. And as you discover some of the tasty raw recipes you will be motivated to eat more raw foods.

  Check out our suggested enzyme formula!

Soup-makers know that between light and hearty, between savory and sweet, between creamy and zesty, soup itself is an elastic medium that boasts an infinite variety of combinations. And whether they work in a restaurant kitchen, or simply enjoy making good use of their own, the soup-maker has a world of options at their fingertips.

The fun doesn’t have to end with the cooking pot, however. With a simple blender or food processor, raw foodists can now throw their hat in the ring when it comes to making a wide range of mouth-watering, delicious soups bound to satisfy anyone’s palate. After all, the principals remain the same. One aspires towards a good texture and consistency, a colorful presentation and a sophistication of flavors, all of which raw foods can offer in abundance.

To kick us off here, let’s start with a gorgeous yet simple raw soup that is a snap to make. Rich with potassium, fiber and loaded with vitamins, this heavenly number can compliment many a meal or simply stand on its own. Technically speaking, this is of course a fruit soup thanks to our “alligator pears” or avocados that are so often mistaken for a vegetable.

But try it for yourself – you won’t be disappointed.

This simple recipe includes:

• 2 avocados, peeled and stoned
• 2 Tablespoons miso (or substitute with a dash of salt)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups nut mylk milk
• ½ onion
• juice from 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• hot red chilies (go easy, start slow and spice to taste)

Load it all into a blender or food processor, let it rip for just a few short seconds. Pour into your bowl and garnish with your choice of:

• ¼ cup tomatoes, diced
• fresh cilantro, chopped
• chopped avocadoes
• shredded celery

And voila! You’ve done it!

Serve, impress, and above all, enjoy.

Prep time: 5 minutes.

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First I'll review the general ideas discussed, then get to some specifics. First off, it's important to remember that we're not about converting people to raw-food-ism. All meaningful transformations are gradual; while some shifts are more noticeable than others, there's always a long build-up. Our favorite focus is on bringing more green into people lives, not getting cooked food out of it. We also place a lot of emphasis on achieving balance. This partly means that as you are more mindful of your food, you will learn how to listen to what your body needs, not what other people say you need. This might include meat, and it might include cooked food!

It will almost certainly include MORE GREEN and MORE MINERALS. There's a lot of information in previous posts (check out Of juicers and juicing, below!). There was a question last night about wheatgrass juice - which is awesome stuff, but doesn't take the place of a variety of greens in your juices. Also, frozen wheatgrass has usually been pasteurized, which means the nutrients have been cooked out. It's better than a soda, but nothing like fresh juice. Even juice that has vitamins and minerals added aren't really effective - because the additives are in a form that can't be absorbed.

That was one of the main points in the talk - it's not enough to simply consume a vitamin or a mineral - it has to be in an absorbable form. That's why we stock the Innate line - for example, One Daily. These supplements are crafted from whole food sources, so they have a 90% absorption rate, as opposed to a 10% absorption rate from the vitamins you get at regular drugstores. Another option is juicing and blended foods (which have the fiber still in them). There are a whole lot of other great supplements available, most of them involving sea minerals.

Spirulina is really popular, although it's easier to digest when taken in flake form, especially when it comes with soy lecithin, which has a lot of B vitamins and helps break down fats in the bloodstream. It can also be taken with enzymes. Another really good sea mineral is chlorella, which we eat like candy over at the shop. E3 live is one of the most phenomenal products we carry - it's the blue-green algae from Klamath Lake, cleaned and frozen and therefore virtually unprocessed. Its absorbability is amazing (the tradeoff being you have to keep it frozen or it loses its potency). Phenalmin is extracted from blue-green algae and is particularly good for brain function. Finally, our Shine is made of MSM and spirulina and ten amino acids, with cayenne (which helps deliver nutrients in the system and warm the blood).

Another fantastic sources of minerals is goat's whey, which we all sampled that evening. It's the non-lactose component of the milk, dried and powdered. Not only is it rich in all minerals and incredibly alkalizing, it tastes wonderful as a warm drink! Everyone really liked it a lot.

We closed with a few thoughts about toxicity. So many problems are just about what we're NOT taking in. Just as a mineral deficiency might be indicated by brittle hair and nails, or mood imbalances, you can become less toxic simply by taking in fewer toxins. One of the ways a nutritional cleanse works is by giving the body a break from digesting food and filtering out toxins, and freeing it up for the work of cleansing the toxins already in the system. By consuming less food, increasing the quality of the food we do consume and making a larger percentage of it green, our systems can detox as well as letting go of extra weight.

One thing to be aware of is that as we detox, our bodies change and cope in different ways. There are four organs that eliminate toxins: the colon, the lungs, the liver and the skin. When we detox, sometimes too many toxins are released into the system, and if the colon can't keep up, the skin might kick in, resulting in a break out. That's why it's best to take things easy... always. Another thing is the power of the mind in changing eating habits. If you constantly affirm to yourself that you care for your body and nourish it only with the best nutrients, your behavior will follow, and your body will convey its desire for healthy eating more clearly - partly because you'll be more attuned to it!