There are two different schools of thought on using adjunctive treatment modalities while fasting. The first school is adamant that a person fasting should not receive any additional therapies unless absolutely necessary. The second school believes that other therapies can enhance the experience of fasting and in some instances augment healing. Alan Goldhamer, widely considered […]
Archives for July 2012
Vegan Chilled Beet Soup
Number of servings: 6, 250 calories per serving. Ingredients: 6 beets (fresh, 2-2 1/4 inches in diameter, unpeeled, but scrubbed and trimmed) 4 cups sweet onions 4 cups vegetable broth (divided) 2 stalks celery (& leaves) 2 ginger (taplespoons of fresh peeled grated) 12 tsp Chinese five-spice powder Directions: Cut each beet into 6 wedges. […]
Antioxidant Smoothie
Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits. They fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clean your skin, and make the perfect snack. Mango has high level of vitamin C, pectin and fiber that help to lower serum cholesterol levels. Fresh mango is a rich source […]
Eat Raw, Eat Well: 400 Raw, Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipes
Raw food diets (where food is eaten raw and if heated, the temperature can’t exceed 118 degrees Fahrenheit) are becoming increasingly popular today for a variety of reasons: a quest for weight loss and increased energy, reduced risk of diseases, an aversion to animal based foods or simply a desire to consume more whole, nutrient-rich […]