The Elimination Provocation Diet
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on January 27, 2010 – 2:52 am -
While it might sound heavy, it’s not. By figuring out and eliminating foods you have hidden allergies to, you ease up on your digestive system. Wheat, gluten, casein, dairy, corn, peanuts, eggs ….just some of the most common hidden allergies so many don’t realize they have.
Join me and find out how you can determine your hidden allergies and get that tract back on track!
Wednesday, January 27
12:30pm – 1:30pm CST
www.drritmarie.com/go/allergies
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Holiday Health Gifts
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on December 24, 2009 – 7:09 am -
Christmas is just 2 days away and that’s the day I’m drawing the winners names for my big raffle. Will your name be amongst the winners?
Here’s the scoop. I’ll be giving away the following prizes:
1- An e-book of your choice (value up to $29.95)
2- Eat Your Way Out of Pain Home Study Course (Value $67)
3- Lifetime Membership in Dr. Ritamarie’s Green Cleanse Program (Value $97)
4- A 20 minute private consultation (Value $150)
5- A complimentary membership in my new “Balancing Nutrition Self Assessment Program” (Value $397)
As you can see, these are valuable prizes! And I’ll post the winners names(and website if you’d like) on the Monday after Christmas.
SO how do you enter the raffle?
There are 2 ways
1- Make any purchase between now and December 24th at midnight and you’ll be automatically entered into the raffle. Each separate purchase counts as a separate entry.
Use Coupon Code 15ebook and receive 15% off any item on this page:
http://drritamarie.com/EBookOrderForm.htm
2- Purchase a raffle ticket for only $7.
http://www.drritamarie.com/go/raffle
***I’ll donate 25% of all raffle ticket purchases to Safe Space, a local charity that protects battered women and children.
http://www.drritamarie.com/go/raffle
I wish you a peaceful, joyful and very healthy Holiday Season.
If you’re ready to create the best possible health in 2010, check this out
http://www.drritamarie.com/go/Health
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah,Kwanzaa, Solstice, Yule or whatever you celebrate this time of year!
Love, Health and Gratitude,
Dr. Ritamarie
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Gluten-Free, Holiday Treats – Organic, raw and whole Fresh foods
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on December 7, 2009 – 11:48 am -Tis the Season to Be Jolly
Holidays are about connection and love, not fretting about food and worrying about feeling deprived while everyone else is stuffing themselves with sugar and fat. If you are dedicated to staying healthy and vibrant throughout the holiday season, yet still have a desire to fit in, and enjoy the holiday cheer, there are lots of resources for you. Here are a couple:
1- If you live in or near Austin, you’re in for a treat. There’s no reason to feel deprived this holiday season. You can enjoy delicious Holiday Cookies – Raw, Vegan, naturally sweetened and gluten Free- festively boxed and ready
to give as a gift or as a treat for yourself. Karen Osborne, my dear friend and the Fresh’n Fun Living Co-op Manager, talented chef and recent graduate of Living Light Culinary Institute in California has created these beautiful and delicious gift boxes for you.
The boxes include a dozen holiday cookies, and will be ready for pick-up in the
Austin area beginning in mid December. The boxes contain 2 each of the
following:
German Chocolate Brownies, Pecan Pie Squares, Not Oatmeal Raisin Cookies,
Lemon Cookies, Rocky Road Brownies and Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies.
Carob can be substituted for Chocolate in these cookies…please specify
your preference when you check out.
Supplies are limited so order early. Orders will be processed on a first
come, first served basis.
Schedule:
2 dozen boxes will be ready for delivery on Dec. 13 or any day of that week
2 dozen boxes will be ready for delivery on Dec. 20.
Each box is $30. Please specify Chocolate or Carob when you order.
To place an order, click on a link below and specify the number of boxes you
desire in our secure shopping cart.
An e-mail will be sent out when the boxes are ready with dates and locations for pick-up in the Austin area.
1 Cookie Box for the week of Dec. 13 $30.00
1 Cookie Box for the week of Dec. 20 $30.00
2) You can learn to make cookies and close to 100 other delicious holiday foods. It’s easy to do when you ahve the right recipes.
My new book, “Healthy Holiday Traditions: Nourishing Recipes for Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Celebrations” will be announced very soon. We’re putting the last minute tweaks on the bonus and graphics pages on the web page. We’re even offering it as a part of a Deluxe Holiday Toolkit. Those who ordered the toolkit have already received the book.
If you already know you want it, you can get it right away by going to www.IndulgeWithoutBulge.com There are over $100 in bonus gifts being offered. When you get the deluxe toolkit, one of the bonuses is an instantly accessible online video of demonstrations of 9 of the recipes.
There are also some blog posts from last year and this, and some tips in my newsletter, www.drritamarie.com/newsletter
Love, Health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
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Gluten-Free Snack Recipe: Sour Cream and Onion Daikon Curls
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on November 20, 2009 – 12:34 pm -On Sunday I hosted a living foods potluck dinner. It was so much fun. I thought I’d share a recipe that was so good, it was gone before dinner even started. This recipe works well with macadamia nuts substituted for the cashews. I tried a variation with sweet potatoes and carrots when I ran out of daikon and it was delicious.
Daikon is a great choice this time of year because it’s such a powerful immune booster and mucous dissolver.
Sour Cream and Onion Daikon Curls
contributed by Gretchen Burk, Austin Texas
Equipment Needed: Dehydrator, Spiralizer or Vegetable Peeler and Blender
Ingredients
- 2-3 large daikon radishes
- 1 small or 1/2 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley
- 7-8 cloves garlic
- 1 whole green onions 4 inches of the greens from another green onion
- 3/4 cup cashews, soaked overnight and rinsed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ume Plum Vinegar (Oshawa brand, available at most natural grocers)
- 3 1/2 tablesooons lemon juice
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon real salt or pink salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup water
Directions
- Put all ingredients except daikon and the extra green onion tops in blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add extra water if needed.
- Pulse the extra green onion tops in to just break them up.
- Use the spiralizer on the ribbon setting to create long curls from the daikon.
- Add the onion sour “cream” mixture to the daikon to just coat. If you have extra, use it as a dip.
- Place the coated daikon on the mesh dehydrator trays and dehydrate for 12-24 hours to desired texture. They stay chewy.
Variation: use macadamia nuts instead of cashews. Substitute sweet potatoes or carrots for the daikon.
Gretchen Burk is a gifted healer and a whiz in the kitchen. I’ve personally sampled her body work sessions and her food, and I’m hooked. Gretchen’s practice as a healing arts professional includes Swedish, Sports and Deep Massage, Structural Bodywork, Shiatsu and energy healing, including Reiki and Jin Shin Jyutsu. Gretchen’s advanced body awareness and knowledge of anatomy & physiology significantly enhance her ability to help restore her clients’ health. I always feel great after a session with Gretchen. She can be reached at 512-971-4543
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Fats as Friends, Fats as Foe: The balancing act at the heart of overcoming chronic fatigue and adrenal exhaustion
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on September 22, 2009 – 1:05 pm -They’re in the news all the time. They are much maligned in many circles. Yet without then, life ceases to exist. We’re all caught up in the low fat craze. So what’s the truth about fats? Are they really the enemy or are they friends, so long as they stay in balance.
Tune in as I discuss this important matter.
FAts are also very important for hormone balance and mental health. Without then, you’re at risk for thyroid and adrenal fatigue, hormone deficiencies and depression.
Be sure to eat a good source of omega 3 fats daily, along with a wide variety of antioxidant rich fresh foods.
For delicious recipes using the omega 3 seeds, check out my new book, Power Breakfast Ideas and Dehydration Bliss, an online video course thta teaches how to make delicious breads, crackers and other treats using seeds, nuts and vegetables.
What’s your favorite way to get your daily omega 3’s? respond in the comment box below.
Love, health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
http://www.freshnfunliving.com
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Quick and Easy Heathy Meals: Raw and Living Foods, Gluten Free Daiy Free Power Breakfast Ideas
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on September 16, 2009 – 5:39 am -One of the bigget myths I encounter related to eating healthfully is that it takes a lot of time. In reality, it’s actually pretty quick to put together a satisfying and delicious meal made of fresh, whole living food . You can do it in a matter of minutes.
If you’re looking for quick and easy breakfast ideas, my new book “Power Breakfast Ideas: Star
t Your Day with the Energizing Magic of Fresh, Whole Living Foods” is loaded with ideas. From Green beginnings to quick and energizing chia pudding the recipes are all gluten free, dairy free, sugar free and filled with whole raw living food goodness. And the photos are gorgeous. It feels good to eat foods that not only taste great, but look beautiful as well.
Here’s a video of my friends Kevin and Ann Marie Gianni of Renegadehealth.com making my favorite recipe of all, Apple Ginger Medley:
Apple Ginger Medley from Dr. Ritamarie’s Power Breakfast Ideas Book
Here’s the recipe
Apple Ginger Breakfast Medley
This recipe is very satiating. I feel full for many hours after eating it.
Ingredients
- 1 – 2 apples, finely diced
- ¼ cup almonds, soaked and chopped
- ¼ inch piece of ginger, minced
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings: (Your choice) cacao nibs, goji berries, coconut flakes, raisins, hemp seeds, etc.
Optional Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon coconut cream
- ½ tablespoon flax oil
- 1-2 pitted medjool dates, soaked for a few minutes in 1/4 cup water to soften
- 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder (optional – for chocolate sauce)
Directions:
- Make the topping by blending coconut cream concentrate, flax oil, dates and chocolate (if desired) until smooth and creamy. Add a small amount of date soaking water if needed to make it pourable.
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
Preparation tips
Apples, ginger and almonds can be chopped in a food processor or using a food chopper tool. I use one from Pampered Chef.
Love, Health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
http://www.PowerBreakfastIdeas.com
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3 Simple Tips for Enhancing Thyroid Function and Increasing Your Energy Fast!
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on September 11, 2009 – 11:32 am -Low thyroid function, also known as hypothyroidism, is a common, yet often overlooked, cause of chronic fatigue. Back in the 1950’s it was considered to be a condition rarely encountered in clinical practice. Today, it’s practically an epidemic. It’s estimated that 25% of people show measurable signs of hypothyroidism on blood analysis. The good news is that there are a lot of actions you can take to protect your thyroid gland. I’ll explore 3 of them that you can easily put in place right away and start protecting your thyroid and increasing your energy.
1-
Avoid gluten. Gluten is a protein found in the common grains that most people eat several times a day—wheat, rye, barley and oats, as well as the heirloom varieties of wheat, spelt and kamut. A huge segment of the population is intolerant to gluten meaning that their bodies produce antibodies that attack the gluten AND healthy tissue. There is a very strong link between autoimmune hypothyroid and gluten intolerance. I’ve had patients bring their abnormally high thyroid stimulating hormone levels to normal within as little as six weeks. Gluten Free Diets are becoming more and more available. There are many gluten-free alternatives to your staple gluten containing foods. My favorite are kelp noodles.
2- Hydrate with pure water. This is actually 2 recommendations in one. Chronic dehydration can lead to inflammatory disease, so it’s important to consume at least ½ your body weight in fluid ounces every day. An even bigger concern is the quality of the water. Chlorine and fluoride added to municipal water supplies disrupt the binding of iodine to form thyroid hormones. Further, chlorinated water in the shower is even worse because the vapors enter the body via the lungs, in much higher concentrations that found in drinking water. Keeping well hydrated with pure spring, reverse osmosis or distilled water will protect you from the dangerous additives in our current water supply.
3- Include sea vegetables daily. Greens from the sea contain a wide variety of minerals and vitamins that support thyroid function. The most important of these is iodine. Since most of our soil is deficient in iodine, there are very few vegetables that contain significant amounts of iodine. Iodine is critical for thyroid function. In fact, a certain species of kelp, laminaria digitata, has been found to contain measurable amounts of the thyroid hormones, T3 and T4. Eating 1-2 ounces of sea vegetation each week is a good starting point.
If you have a diagnosed or suspect thyroid dysfunction, talk to your doctor before beginning a new program. Ask your doctor to order thyroid antibody tests, especially if you currently have any type of autoimmune disease.
Being healthy is your birthright. Take good care of your thyroid gland and you’ll be energetic and clear headed well into your twilight years.
I’ve created a gluten survival pack, available for free on my website. It contains e-books, mp3 recordings, and special lists of hidden sources of gluten. To order yours now, go to http://drritamarie.com/GlutenFree.htm Included in the gluten package are recipes for sea vegetables and a powerpoint presentation on thyroid health.
Have an energized day.
Love, Health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
www.freshnfunliving.com
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Dr. Ritamarie’s High Omega Parmesian “Cheese”
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on August 3, 2009 – 3:11 pm -I made this recipe up the other day and it was a hit. It’s a raw parmesian cheese alternative that’s loaded with omega 3 goodness, green food magic and immune system support.
Omega Rich Parmesian
- 1/2 c hemp seed
- 1/4 cup ground chia seed
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- 1 Tablespoon kelp granules
- 1/2 – 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, for a more “cheesey” flavor
- 4 Tablespoons dried nettles
Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Adjust salt and garlic to taste. Store in a glass jar. Use as a topping on salads, soups and “pasta” dishes. It’s yummy and very nutritious
Please comment below and let me know what you think. What’’s your favorite way to get your omega 3 fats?
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Gluten Free Diet: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue and Other Debilitating Disorders
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on July 8, 2009 – 3:02 pm - 10 years ago, adopting a gluten -free diet was extremely challenging, to say the least. First of all, no one knew what it was unless they’d already been told that they needed it. And then, after all your explaining and educating, you were lucky if you could get so much as a plain salad to eat.Today, EVERYONE has heard of the gluten free diet. Chances are just about everyone you know is either following a gluten-free diet or knows someone who is.
Gluten intolerance has been linked to a wide variety of health challenges, including chronic fatigue, eczema, thyroiditis, dementia, balance problems, dermatitis, ADHD, autism, allergy and asthma. In his thoroughly researched book Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders Stay tuned to this blog for announcements about gluten free resources and gluten free recipes. If you have recipes you’d like to share, submit to recipes@drritamarie.com . If yours is chosen, I’ll publish and post to my blog, with links back to you. NEW and IMPROVED: In April I co-taught a class about dehydration with Chef Alicia Ojeda. We are pleased to announce that the digital videos and the recipe book are now available for purchase atwww.drritamarie.com/Dehydration. The pizza you see above is a sampling of what you can learn to make. Our NEW e-book, currently referred to as The Complete Book of Dehydration is undergoing some final revisions and a name change and will be available soon. Please comment on my below to suggest a title. If your title is chosen, you’ll win a copy of the book and the web class recordings. Everyone who submits an entry will receive a coupon for $5 off on the purchase of the book. The DVD Home study kit will be completed before the end of summer, assuming we have no additional glitches. We’re very excited about it. Gluten-free, dairy-free eating becomes a joy when you have these delicious whole, living foods treats to look forward to. Remember to suggest a book title for our amazing collection of foods you can make in your dehydrator. Here’s a working list of the chapter titles:
Is a hot title popping out at you? Comment below and submit your suggestion. You’ll receive a $5 off coupon and a chance to win a free copy of the book and access to the online video recordings. Love, Health and Joy to you, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo |
, Dr. Kenneth Bock discusses the role of gluten in children suffering form these 4 disorders.There are many books that are reliable sources of Gluten-Free information, including Tags: fatigue symptoms, Gluten Free Diet, living foods, livingfoods, raw foods, raw foods recipes, sugar
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Creating Vibrant Health and Energy: Overcoming Chronic Fatigue and Adrenal Exhaustion with The Help of a Mentor
Written by Ritamarie Loscalzo on May 29, 2009 – 3:03 pm -You have a right to be healthy. Unfortunately, it seems that on every corner there is something to detour you away from that goal. The constant barrage of advertisements for nutrient depleted empty calorie foods, electromagnetic pollution, toxins in the environment, fear based news reporting, chronic stress. When will it all end.
These things are ever present and are not likely to change soon. What can and will change is your ability to make good choices in spite of it all. This can change as soon as you decide that you desire it to change and you get the support you need to make it happen.
No successful person achieves their success alone. Every competent athlete has a coach. Every prosperous business owner has mentors to advise and guide them. Just like me, you need coaches and mentors to empower you in each of the areas of your life in which you’d like to achieve success.
When you attempt to do it alone, you get bogged down by questioning the correct path, testing and retesting and ultimately settling for less that your full potential and and less than you deserve.
When I first embarked on my health journey, I felt very much alone. I had my books and tapes and a few professionals I could consult from time to time, but most of the time, I was on my own. I researched and read, tried new things and ultimately found a path that works well for me. It wasn’t easy. And it took a lot of time and money.
Now, I dedicate my life to helping others like you to unlock their inner healers and achieve vibrant health and energy with joy and loving guidance. I want for you what I wish I had back in the early years…a partner on the journey.
I am very fortunate in the life I lead today. My energy seems boundless, my health is radiant, and I’m stronger than I was when I was in my twenties. I am dedicated to sharing that with you.
How much is your lack of energy costing you in regards to your relationships, your career and your enjoyment? It’s hard to put a price on it. Satisfying relationships, a fulfilling career and joy are indeed priceless.
I’ll soon be announcing a groundbreaking program to powerfully propel you towards your seemingly elusive health and energy goals, with personal assistance form me. It will be affordable, empowering and effective because of the structure and accountability.
Stay tuned. In the meantime, take a look at the events we have coming up in the next couple of weeks.
We also have a number of products that we’ll be launching and some other people products that we endorse. These will be announced soon.
Events
For full calendar of events visit http://www.drritamarie.com/ClassesandWorkshops.php
May 29: 3 Myths about Fatigue that Every Woman Should Know is an interactive workshop to empower you as a powerful woman to experience life to your full potential. You may be experiencing full blown fatigue, adrenal exhaustion, fibromyalgia or CFS or maybe you’re just more tired than you’d like to be. The truth is you have a right to live your life to its fullest, and that means experiencing vibrant energy and joy. If you’re not, join me for this life changing workshop on Friday, May 29 from 7-9PM at Casa de Luz in Austin, Texas. Not near Austin? Sign up for the teleseminar version of 3 Myths about Fatigue on Monday June 1 at 7:30 PM Central time. Go to http://www.TheWomensFatigueExpert.com for details and registration.
May 30: Raw and Living Food Meetup and Pool Party Austin, Texas.
June 1: 3 Myths about Fatigue that Every Woman Should Know Teleseminar
June 2: Raw and Living Foods Country Barbecue Class and Full Course Meal 7:00 – 9:00 PM Austin Texas Live and all over the world on Webcast
In this 2 hour talk, Jackie and Gideon Graff will demonstrate how to prepare a Country Barbeque Meal using all fresh, whole living foods. County Line Watch out…you’re going to have some competition! You’ll be served a complete 6 course meal.
The menu will include: BBQ Nibs, BBQ Sauce, Brunswick Stew, Spicy Marinated Collard Greens, Deviled Tomatoes, Apple Pie and Nut and Dates Pie Crust.
This class is an amazing offer at only $39. Where else can you get a full 6 course living foods meal AND 2 hours of instruction.
Webcast version is only $25.
To Register CLICK HERE
June 7 – June 14 : Dr. Ritamarie’s Amazing, Life Changing Green Cleanse
In just 7 Days you can jumpstart your dragging body and start feeling more vibrant and energetic than you even realized was possible. Just in time for summer, get your body in shape and your energy fired up to enjoy vacations and outdoor fun.
June 14 Get Your Green On Class – Live in Austin, Texas and All Over the World on the webcast
12:30 – 6:30 PM
Green vegetables have many life giving properties. They strengthen the blood and immune systems, prevent cancer and fight depression naturally by supplying a plethora of nutrients needed to make neurotransmitters. The good news is that greens, when eaten in sufficient quantity on a daily basis, can give you all these and more.
I want you to have more energy, glowing skin, a strong lean body and vibrant health.
So come Get Your Green On!
Love, Health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
www.drritamarie.com
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