3 Myths About Fatigue That Every Woman Should Know

I hear it all the time, both professionally and in my private life.  “I’m so tired”.  “I’m too tired to go out tonight”. “I’d like to exercise, but I just don’t have the energy.”

I’m excited to be offering a very special workshop that’s just right for you if you are fatigued, exhausted or just don’t have the energy to live your life the way you’d like to.

It’s called,  “3 Myths About Fatigue Every Woman Should Know”

I’m offering my first one on Tuesday March 31 from 6:30 to 8:30PM in Austin Texas.

I’ll be doing it again, and will also do a shorter version of it in teleseminar form very soon.

So go ahead and read all about it.  If you can make it on such short notice, please register.  I’m giving scholarships to the first 20 people who sign up.  That’s right.  This very valuable  workshop will not cost you a single dime.  And I encourage you to bring at least one friend who you think could benefit.

The information needs to be spread and I’m on a mission to share what I know so that you can live a life you absolutely love.

So go to www.TheWomensFatigueExpert.com and sign up.

If you live out of state, or just can’t make it tomorrow, I encourage you to read the web page anyway, and if you like what you hear, comment below and request me to offer it in your city on on the web.

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

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Green Foods for Energy: Chronic Fatigue and Exhaustion Don’t Have a Fighting Chance

By now you know how much I proclaim the magic of green foods in keeping you vibrant, energetic and strong.  You’ve probably heard me say that we should eat like the chimps.

My friend Alicia Ojeda of EZrawfoods101.com sent me the following very green recipe that I thought I’d share.  Alicia doesn’t mind.  She wants to share the message of green too.

Alicia is a gifted chef and instructor.  She was trained in living foods cuisine at Living Light Culinary Institute

I’m not sure chimps eat avocados, but they do eat their greens.

Greenamole

Great for getting extra greens in your guac!

* 2 ripe avocados,
* 2 green onions sliced thin
* 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed thru garlic press
* 1/2 small jalapeno chili, minced or 1/8 tsp cayenne
* 1 tsp kelp powder or dulse flakes
* 1 cup kale, spinach or broccoli, or peas  pulsed in food processor or  chopped fine with ¼ tsp salt
* ¼ bunch cilantro rough chopped
* 1/2 tsp Sunfire Salt
* 1/2 tsp ground cumin
* 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice

Place avocado flesh in a bowl and smash slightly with a fork or potato masher, stir in remaining ingredients.  Mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste (I like mine spicier!).  Serve with chips, your favorite salsa, on a bed of  greens, or to accompany your favorite Mexican meal.

If you like this recipe, you may be interested in Alicia’s Mediteranean Feast Class, happening this Sunday at 10AM Central time in Austin, Texas

Here is a link for Sunday’s Mediterranean Feast class - Register for Alicia’s Mediteranean Feast Class  through this special link and get a discounted price of $65 ($10 off).

Class description:
Learn how to prepare these delicious delectables: Creamy Hummus & Tabouli, Falafel with Tahina Sauce, Greek Salad, Carrots with Moroccan Spices, Dolmas with Middle Eastern Marinara, and Shaved Apple Torte. Also learn valuable culinary tips & techniques to save you time in the kitchen.

Bio for Alicia:
Chef Alicia Ojeda is a classically trained professional chef who is passionate about gourmet vegan raw & living food cuisine.  Her resume includes working for Bon Appetite Management Co., Chef Manager at Sony Music, Executive Chef at DreamWorks Studio, Banquet Chef at The Getty Center, Executive Chef for Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, R&D/Production Coordinator for Roxanne’s Fine Cuisine, and she’s recently been added to the staff of Beets Cafe (opening in Austin, Texas Summer 2009).

Enjoy .

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

Raw Foods Diet: Chia Porridge for Breakfast

Yesterday we had an amazing gathering of Raw Foods Diet enthusiasts meet at my home in Austin Texas to welcome Annmarie and Kevin Gianni of the Renegade Health Show.  Annmarie delighted all of us with this raw food prep demo of chia porridge.  Enjoy.

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

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Kevin Gianni on the Raw Food Diet for Vibrant Health

We had an amazing display of what delicious and beautiful foods you can eat on a raw foods diet.  Tables were lined with foods of all sorts – salads, wraps, pie, marzapan, fruits, guacamole, dips and chips…the list goes on.  Most people expect  a raw foods diet to be boring, but tonight’s amazing display proves otherwise.

Kevin Gianni an his wife Annmarie were our special guests tonight.  They’ve been traveling across the nation in their vegetable oil powered RV, the Kale Whale, spreading the word of health.  Kevin did an inspiring talk and presented his model of health:  raw foods as the primary nutrition, know yourself, take action  …the other 2 are escaping my brain right now.  He was entertaining, empowering and right on.  Annmarie demonstrated making a delicious chia porridge and a strawberry parfait.  Quick and easy raw foods recipes.

I took some video footage and I’ll post some of it tomorrow.

What’s your view on the raw food diet?  Comment below!

Green Celebrations: St. Patricks Day and Green Smoothies

Here’s a traditional recipe, with the undesirable ingredients highlighted and vegan gluten free substitutes written to the side:

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups  white flour — 2 cups whole grain non-gluten flour
  
• 2/3  tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup  sugar  1/3 cup agave or honey or date paste
  
• 1 teaspoon salt (whole, unrefined)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon chia seed soaked in 4 tablespoons water
• 1   cups buttermilk   1 cup nut milk, seed milk or rice millk
  
• 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup coconut oil
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F .   Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Combine dry ingredients.
3. Blend the wet ingredients, excluding the butter or oil,add to the flour mixture and mix just until moistened.
4. Stir in the melted butter/oil.
5. Pour intogreased and floured pan, and bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean.
6. Cool on a wire rack.

I have a hankering for a raw vegan dehydrated version of Irish Soda Bread.  Will you help me create one?

Post your comments below with your Raw vegan Dehydated Irish Soda Bread recipe.  You just might be the winner.

(extra points given for including green ingredients)

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie