Many people have asked me about the differences between the two top selling heavy duty blenders, The K-tec and the Vita-Mix.
There are two heavy duty blenders on the market worth talking about: The K-tec HP3 and the Vita Mix. These machines are about the same price, and are considered to be comparable. So if you already own a Vita Mix-there is no need to trade up to a K-tec, but if you are looking for a heavy duty blender I definitely recommend the K-tec over the Vita Mix. Read More
My Opinion in 2000/My Opinion in 2007
Written in Sept 2000:
Should Supplements be included on a raw food diet? Many people have asked me how I feel about taking supplements while on a raw food diet. My answer has always been that in a perfect world, with perfect soil, perfect food and perfect eating habits, supplementation would not even need to be considered. Unfortunately, as we all know, this is far from a perfect world. I have never recommended any particular supplement but have always advised personal research. Now, for the first time ever I am endorsing a whole food product that is sometimes referred to as a supplement. In reality, it is a certified organic wilddcrafted fresh water botanical whole food. I am talking about E3Live AFA, a liquid form of pure nutritional blue-green algae. Read More
Not as Healthy as You May Think By John Kohler
A relatively recent trend in raw food preparation is the use of agave syrup (also called agave nectar) as a sweetener in raw recipes. I am often asked about my views on this sweetener.
When I first switched to a raw food diet in 1995, agave syrup was unknown and was NOT USED IN RAW FOODS! I first learned about agave syrup back in 1999 or 2000 at a trade show for the health food industry, which I attend regularly to keep up with the latest in the health and nutrition field. I asked several questions, got some samples, and inquired on how the company processed the agave syrup. At that time, I learned that it was processed at roughly 140 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit, so I certainly didn’t consider it a raw food by any means. Just like agave, some people consider maple syrup a raw food, but all maple syrup is heatttreated and is therefore not raw at all. Read More
Sesame seeds are best known as a topping for rolls and bread in North America, but in other parts of the world they are an important source of high quality protein and edible oil. These tiny light beige or black seeds are made up of 55% oil and 45% protein. The long shelf life of sesame oil is most likely due to its anti-oxidant properties. Read More
Here are the exact and specific saladacco instructions
Written by Nomi Shannon, The Raw Gourmet www.rawgourmet.com
The instructions that come with the product are confusing, misleading and in part incorrect; it is not recommended that you use them.
Used correctly what you will wind up with is long strands, about as thick as angel-hair pasta or what ever veggie you are using. Just add your favorite sauce, like a raw marinara tho the variations are endless and you have a truly wonderful meal and so simple!!!!
Apple Season
One of the best times of the year, when apples are truly juicy and delicious. Did you know that by June you could be eating apples that are a year or more old? Sad, but true, they are kept in cold-storage for months and months so they can be sold all year.
Ten Things to Be Aware of in the Raw Food Arena
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The Raw Gourmet September, 2001 Newsletter, Part I
Depression
Today’s topic is one I consider of paramount importance, and one I know a great deal about: Depression. I know from a personal, familial, educational (work on a Master’s Degree in Social Work), and professional point of view a very great deal about depression. I plan to write about it in much more detail within the next several years.
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A Simple Reminder about Why We Eat Raw Food, Why Organic?
A Simple Reminder about Why We Eat Raw Food by Nomi Shannon
Eating a high enzyme diet consisting of raw fruits and vegetables, sprouted seeds, nuts, grains and some seaweed will profoundly increase your chance of achieving optimal health.
Eating predominantly cooked food puts a tremendous strain on the body. To understand why this is true, you need to understand the role enzymes play. Enzymes are in the cells of every living plant and animal. It is enzyme activity that accomplishes all biological work from blinking an eye, to lifting a finger, to having a thought. Read More »