Green Smoothie Recipe

Simply Green

1 1.5 - 2 cups spring water

2 ripe bananas

1 pear of your choice

nice big handful of baby spinach

(optional) add 1-2 ice cubes for slight chill

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1. Add water and greens in blender and blend on high until smooth

2. Add chopped fruit and blend until creamy

3. Serve in your coolest glass ever

Note: If you have a commercial blender you can blend all ingredients at once.

Check out my Island Paradise Green Smoothie recipe and why green smoothies are so darn good to consume.

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Two Minute Raw Food Breakfast Recipe

Rockstar cereal mix

Quick and simple breakfast recipe. Experiment and make your own mix. Serves 1-2 people

Handful each of:

• Cashews
• Golden raisins
• Goji berries
• Mulberries
• Cacao nibs
• Fresh blackberries

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• Almond Milk (can be store bought)

Learn how-to make fresh almond milk at home

1. Place ingredients in a bowl, pour desired amount of almond milk overtop and enjoy.

Tips: Allow the cereal to sit for a few minutes so that the flavors can meld together. Add a dash of cinnamon overtop for extra flavor.

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1. Make the recipe and try it out for yourself.

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What is Cacao?

I recently went over to the only authentic Venezuelan restaurant in the state of Pennsylvania, Sazon restaurant on Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. I first heard about Sazon through a friend I do Capoeira with. He was raving about this place that served these authentic cacao drinks. At first I didn't believe him. I mean Philly isn't exactly on the map when it comes to healthy options!

I had to check this place out for myself and was delightfully surprised to learn that it was beyond what I could have expected. Robert is a mad scientist when it comes to the creations of the twenty uniquely concocted authentic cacao drinks he offers. If you're eating a vegan diet be sure to ask ahead of time for them to make your drink that way. They also have the most amazing vegan truffles with flavor combinations you couldn't imagine.

I was blown away by the quality, knowledge and passion Robert has for this medicinal plant. Robert and his wife are great down to earth people. Whether you want to pop in and sit at the bar to have a stellar cacao drink and nibble on a truffle, or would like to sit down and have an authentic Venezuelan dinner--stop in and tell them Michelle sent you. You won't be disappointed!



Learn more about Sazon restaurant OR go straight to the cacao drinks.

Markus Rothranz: Beyond Raw Foods

I caught the tail end of Markus Rothkranz's motivational speech from the Raw Spirit east coast D.C. festival. In this clip Markus touches on:

- is eating raw expensive?

- toxins in the liver

- digestive problems

- wild foods

- self-empowerment

- being YOU!

If you do not see the video below, please click here.





To learn more about his work:

http://www.markusrothkranz.com

Xavier Hawk on How to Make Kava

Late Friday night of the Raw Spirit east coast festival I met Xavier Hawk, musician and all around cool kat. He introduced us to kava which is a root that is crushed up and steeped in water to create a tea. Kava is known as the black pepper plant and is from the Western Pacific. It's used in ceremonies as a form of sacred communication. It's totally natural and works as a topical anesthetic which causes the tongue and stomach to go numb. It also acts as a mood enhancer and is know to open up ones heart for deeper communication.

Please be aware that it should NOT be mixed with alcohol or anti-depressants. Also do not drink it ladies if you are nursing or pregnant.

If you do not see the video below, please click here to view.




To buy kava:
http://www.nakava.com

To hear Xavier's music:
http://www.xavierhawk.net NOT com ;)

Have you ever tried kava and if so, what was your experience?