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Raw Living Food Books
Books about wheatgrass, Sprouts and Greens in general:
- Ann Wigmore (How to Grow into Live Foods)
- The Wheatgrass Book
- The Hippocrates Diet
- Steve Meyerowitz
- Wheatgrass - Nature's Finest Medicine
- Li Smith
- Wheatgrass - Superfood for the New Millennium
- Victoria Boutenko
- 12 Steps to Raw Food (An incredible story about how a woman brought her entire, sick and suffering family, back to health and vitality)
- Green for Life
- Victoras Kulvinskas
- Survival into the 21st Century
Books of Recipes:
- Dr. Gabriel Cousens, M.D. (My favorite Guru!!)
- David Wolfe
- The Sunfood Diet Success System
- Naked Chocolate (Chocolate recipes that are REALLY good for you!)
- Sarma Melngailis (Sarma has 2 fantastic restaurants in Manhattan. Pure Food & Wine serves an incredible supper with wonderful atmosphere. I brought MANY a meat-eater to this place and ALL left pleasantly surprised! At the other end of the same block, Sarma has little cafe/raw juice bar where one can quickly buy juices, smoothies and desserts. ALL of it, deliciously healthy!)
- Alissa Cohen (Alissa
had a great raw restaurant named Grezzo's in Boston, but decided to dedicate herself to teaching. Her recipes are phenomenal! She has been on Good Morning America and other shows many times.)
- Living on Live Food
- Raw Food for Everyone
- You can take Alissa's courses in both becoming a certified Living Foods instructor or a Certified Live Living Foods chef. (My mom can teach some of these!)
- Nomi Shannon (Nomi will help you make a feast for family and friends, totally raw and living!!)
- The Raw Gourmet
- Look for her DVDs with fantastic step-by-step instructions in both recipes and preparation techniques.
- Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. (Dr. Fuhrman is NOT entirely raw but he is vegan and has a lot of success healing his patients under his care. He has EXCEPTIONAL knowledge about Micro vs Macro nutrients. You MAY be able to find one of his seminars on PBS.)
- Jenny Cornbleet (Excellent quick and easy meals for a beginner. Try the Raw Marinara sauce! You'll never need to cook it again!)
- James Russell - The Raw Chef (sign up on his website and receive excellent recipes in your email!)
Books on health:
- Dr. Gabriel Cousens, M.D. (My favorite Guru!! Both VERY scientific AND spiritual.)
- There is a Cure for Diabetes (THIS book saved my life!)
- Conscience Eating (Use is as an encyclopedia!)
- Depression Free for Life
- Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. (Dr. Fuhrman is NOT entirely raw but he is vegan and has a lot of success healing his patients under his care. He has EXCEPTIONAL knowledge about Micro vs Macro nutrients. You MAY be able to find one of his talks on PBS.)
- Harvey Diamond
- Fit for Life (This is the book that started my mother to ask the right questions about health and how powerful the bodies own immune capabilities could be if allowed. It is not a focal book in what we've come to believe, but it is very informative and we owe a lot to it.)
- Dr. Lorraine Day, M.D. (This is one fascinating lady. Read her credentials and see how she turned from an extremely successful medical career to cure her own advanced cancer though diet only. There's even a picture of the unbelievable tumour she had that she made disappear, so be prepared... Picture (She does tend to be an extremely religious conservative which puts some people off, but she has wonderful information to share.)
- Dr. Max Gerson, M.D. (If the most beloved person in my life were to have cancer, I would bring that person to Mexico to undergo treatment using The Gerson Therapy. Although Dr. Gerson has passed away in 1959, he left a legacy that continues his work of curing cancer since the 1940s, treating patients that were given-up for dead by "conventional" medicine. Here is some information from a Congressional hearing in 1946 where Gerson pleaded with congress to use funds to do further research into his incredible successes with curing cancers through a plant-based diet. Hearing summary and Documents I suggest you do your own research as to why, later, Dr. Gerson and other doctors' works that did not include medication, surgery or poisons, were summarily dismissed as quackery. If I were to share all that I've found, you would dismiss me as being paranoid, so, I'll leave it up to you to uncover the truth.)
Informative Videos
Videos about food and some politics that affect our food:
(Many of these can be seen right online when you click the link and some can be found on Netflix or in you local Library! The actual DVDs are always better because there's so much information in the Extra Features sections.)
- Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days
- A Beautiful Truth
- Dying To Have Known
- The Gerson Miracle - (The story that tells how the cure for cancer was discovered in 1928 by accident and how it's been covered up since)
- Making the Connection
- Supersize Me!
- Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead
- Food Matters
- The Future of Food
- Money Talks: Profits Before Patient Safety
- Big Bucks, Big Pharma: Marketing Disease and Pushing Drugs
- Genetically Modified Food: Panacea or Poison
- The Fluoride Deception
- Raw Vegan - Interviews with the Masters
- Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead (There are many things good about this video and it helps people who have no knowledge of a plant-based diet in many ways, however, it's important to note that there is a LOT of missing information, like the importance of using enemas when fasting, and this video should only be a STARTING point for research on getting healthier. That being said, it's a nice start, I really like it and it's very inspirational!)
Raw Living Food Restaurants/Markets
www.happycow.net This is a great resource for locating vegan and/or raw food friendly restaurants and markets in your area. This is world-wide! Join and add any locations you see are missing. The owner of this site is a very good soul.
Near my hometown of Belchertown, MA 01007, we have the following:
Wholefoods (Note: I find it harder and harder to find organic produce at these locations. I prefer co-ops.)
Karma Restaurant - Personally my favorite restaurant in the area.
Formally at 48 Main St (at Pleasant) Northampton, MA 01060 413-727-8143
NEW LOCATION, TO OPEN IN MAY-JUNE 2012!!! Karma will be relocating to the Hampton Inn Village Shops in Hadley (formerly known as the Hadley Village Barn Shops) in late spring.
Veggie cafe, juice bar, and retail space. Offers a variety of menu items focusing on raw vegan dishes with a few cooked vegan items and vegan sandwiches. Fresh juices, wheatgrass, exilirs. Cafe service from 10:30am. There is a lounge on the second floor and a Wellness Learning Center on the third floor. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards.
Trader Joe's - 375 Russell Street Hadley, MA 01035 413-587-3260
This is a place to find organic and hard to find foods. Not much produce but some great vegan items. Make sure you read labels! I like it sometimes because I can buy in small quantities.
River Valley Market Co-op - My favorite market in the area. Lots of organic, raw, vegan selections.
330 North King Street Northampton, MA 01060 413-584-2665
A note on large-chain supermarkets: In our area, we primarily have Stop & Shop and Big Y. Years ago, my mother was instrumental in getting the big chains in our area to carry larger varieties of organic produce. It is soooo important to have a clean, organic supply of produce. People complain that produce is so expensive. Well, if the government didn't subsidize meat, a 2 oz steak at the meat counter would cost $50. If the government matched the subsidized ratio, you would see a tremendous decrease in produce price. We have to all fight for this. The meat and dairy industry is as powerful as the oil and pharmaceutical industries. Again, do your own research!
Retreats / Healing Centers
Regency Wellness Resort and Spa -
2000 S. Ocean Dr Hallandale, FL 33009
954-454-2220
Although not raw, they are vegan. HOWEVER, My mom, older sister and I did not go there for the food, we went there for a water fast under a water-fast expert, Dr. Frank Sabatino. My mom went 7 days and my sister and I went 9 days. It was a fantastic experience and I can't wait to do a 21 day fast someday.
Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center -
686 Harshaw Rd
Patagonia, AZ 85624 866-394-2520
This retreat is owned by Dr. Gabriel Cousens. Although I haven't gone there myself, my sister did, for a liver cleansing to help with her arthritis and was very happy with the results and the knowledge she gained. I owe my health to Dr. Cousens by following his guidance. I urge people to research his books and videos. There is ALOT on youtube about him. He is truly a holistic man. An M.D., Psychiatrist, Shaman, Rabbi, etc. He heals the spirit as well as the body. It does not matter who you worship. His guidance does not interfere with any other beliefs.
Mental and Spiritual stress are a prominent factor in health because of the chemistry it creates in the body. Stress creates acid, which we all know, creates a breeding ground for disease.
The Gerson Institute - San Diego, CA 92176 (619)-685-5353
If the most important person in my life had cancer, I would bring them to the Gerson Institute's Licensed facility in Mexico, Clinica Nutricion y Vida.
The cure/prevention for 97% of cancers and other degenerative diseases was discovered in 1928. Do your own research on Dr. Max Gerson.
Why aren't United States doctors practicing these alternative methods? Because they can lose their license. The only way they are allowed to treat cancer is my Radiation, Chemo, or Surgery. Do your own research on this. Think about it. If 97% of cancers and other degenerative diseases were cured, how many people would be out of a job? (Don't forget the pharmaceutical companies and those politicians they support).
The Gerson Institute was founded in 1977 by Charlotte Gerson, Dr. Max Gerson’s daughter (see this video on Max), as a non-profit organization to carry on her father’s work. For over 30 years the Gerson Institute has preserved the pioneering, revolutionary nutritional therapy developed by Dr. Max Gerson, and brought hope and healing to people across the globe suffering from chronic illness and degenerative disease. The Gerson Institute is dedicated to healing and preventing chronic and degenerative diseases based on the vision, philosophy and successful work of Max Gerson, MD. The Gerson Therapy is a powerful, natural treatment that activates the body's own healing mechanism through consuming organic vegetarian foods and juices, detoxification and natural supplements.
(Charlotte Gerson is 89 years old as of 2011, and has NEVER had even ONE bite of ANY animal product. Ever. Look up her videos in youtube and see how clear, intelligent and articulate she is!)
RawSoul Retreat - Santa Fe, New Mexico rawsoul@rawsoul.com
Raw Soul restaurant is my ALL time favorite restaurant! I went there every chance I could get. Unfortunately, it only opened at 4pm and it was in the heart of Harlem in Manhattan and I worked in Hell's Kitchen. It wasn't convenient, but totally work it. Their living foods fare was mouth-watering with every bite. One day, I brought my visiting mom there for Mother's Day and we found the place had been closed!! I was devastated! When I arrived at home, I immediately went online to find out what happened. Well, sad for me but happy for them, they relocated to New Mexico to reopen AND to create a retreat! Well, folks, you can be I will find myself there at my first opportunity and I'm confident in giving this a thumbs up only from my dealing with this establishment and their owners. Good luck Ms. Lillian and Eddie! Hope to see you soon!
Tools and Equipment
- Food Processor
- Live, raw food is ALL about chopping and peeling. Besides having the best Knives you can afford (I recommend ceramic), this is more valuable in live food preparation then in cooking. The wonderful flavors you can create with mixing the right ingredients will be mouth-watering.
- Blender
- A blender is a great tool in the kitchen, but I need to point out that a Vita-mix or comparable machine is in a different league and is my MOST important tool. The Vita-mix is a totally different animal than the average blender.
- Juicer
- I use a Jack LaLanne Juicer and it does great work, but I also have a manual hand juicer for the wheatgrass. Wheatgrass CANNOT be heated and be affective. The hi-speed juicers will ruin its nutrient value. ALSO, I have a commercial hand-press juicer. It's great for doing your orange or grapefruit juices and really comes in handy when the electricity goes off!
- Vita-mix
- Here's the Vita-mix. It costs more than most blenders. It's definitely worth it. Simply critical in my healing process. It can actually cut through the food's cells. If you can get a refurbished one or know of someone that doesn't use their's, get it! Why a Vitamix? Click here I've heard that a Blend-tec is comparable to the Vita-mix.
- Dehydrator
- A dehydrator is a great way of getting some of that "texture" you were used to as a Cooked eater. This will act as your "oven" and make sure your food stays alive by keeping it under 118 degrees to make sure your enzymes stay alive. It's great for many things, but breads, crackers and pizza doughs are my favorite.
- Saladacco
- This is a really cool device and is manual, not electric. When we make the delicious marinara sauce I mentioned before, this tool allows us to make "pasta" out of things like zucchini or squashes. Very delicious!
- Coffee Grinder
- No. This is NOT used for coffee. Coffee is not good for you if it's ingested, soooo, we use the grinder to grind seeds and nuts! I use it to grind flax seeds which are too small for regular food processers or blenders, and we make deliciously live breads for the dehydrator.
- The Magic Bullet
- Anything you can do in a Magic Bullet can be done on the previous machines, however, the Bullet is really handy, small and easy to clean for those items that don't need a strong food processor or blender. There are more helpful than you'd think! Great for traveling lightly!
- Sprouting Jars
- Sprouts are essential to your wellbeing. Keeping yourself supplied with fresh sprouts is part of the key to your health success. There are many Youtube videos showing how to sprout. Be sure to use water that's not polluted with chlorine, fluoride or any other man-made substance. I'd stay away from tap water altogether unless you have a really good well.
- Omega Slow Juicer
- There are other machines that are comparable to this. Do research. We love this one. It's speed in so slow, we can juice wheatgrass in it. This is a great machine for creating doughs and pates in addition to juicing. It can become your best friend if you have to care for the health of an entire family!
Other Resources
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