WHOLE FOOD ALCHEMYST HEALTH SOURCE

It seems that every few weeks there is a "new" diet plan marketed online and in the media - take this, eat this, do this, etc., which makes the discovery of science-based nutrition hard to discern.  Dr. Gabriel Cousens is offering a free excerpt from one of his books to get your nutritional-motor running in an interesting direction.  An intriguing place to start... https://www.facebook.com/gabrielcousensmd

About ten years ago, I chatted with Viktoras Kulvinskas, this raw foodist has been living the raw life for at least four decades.  He is a lovely human and he is offering up one of his recipes below. He hosts retreats in Costa Rica as well as in the U.S. throughout the year.  Check hiin out on his Facebook page. Viktoras Kulvinskas' Veggie Burger Recipe 6 cups Carrot pulp (from juicing leftovers or from food processor or vitamix) 3 cups Onion (finely chopped) 1/2 head of cauliflower (run through vita mix or similar device) 1/2 head of celery (average sized bunch) finely chopped 6 cups Sunflower seeds ( run through vitamix or similar high powered device until it is powdered. Run 3 cups at a time using the plunger(vitamix),more than that will bog down the blender) soaking seeds is not recommended 1/4 cup of curry powder 1/8 cup of sea salt Mix with hands until well blended roll into balls, flatten into patties Put in dehydrator for a minimum for 4 hours at 150 deg...

Beyond Meat is a a meat-substitute that is the real deal when it comes to delivering a product similar to beef (I have only tried one product thus far...and I am hooked).  Not only does it look like beef, but BEYOND BEEF has nailed the visual look and mouth-feel texture of beef; it is a plant-based pea protein that is free of soy and gluten, as well as relatively free of whacky food additives. Beyond Meat also has chicken substitutes, beef crumbles (my first product), and Beast Burgers, all of which are non-GMO pea protein (or in some products soy) and 100% plant-based.  I cannot wait to try it in my homemade spaghetti sauce, of course, I will have to write another post suggesting the best gluten-free pasta choices and/or substitutes around.  They also offer a 1.00 off coupon on their website: http://beyondmeat.com/products http://beyondmeat.com/products

One of my favorites is from the fabulous Young On Raw Food website, where Mimi Kirk demonstrates and lives a life of raw health and fun.  She graciously has shared several raw recipes to help the novice or expand an experienced vegan/vegetarian's recipe box.  Make and enjoy her delicious recipe for chia pudding - the perfect summer time treat. http://youngonrawfood.com/raw-chia-pudding-recipe/

Nearly everyone should add chia seeds to their diets.  I use them in my raw chia puddings, as well  as an egg replacement in baked recipes.  The link below provides some valuable information to determine if they will be healthy for you.  If you have the time and inclination you can grow and harvest your own chia seeds. http://nimbleful.hubpages.com/hub/Chia-Seeds-Benefits-and-Side-Effects Link to growing your own chia seed:  http://longtimemother.hubpages.com/hub/How-I-grow-and-harvest-organic-Chia

The one thing everyone needs to know about cancer...it is mysterious.  Not only is every cancer unique in its methods of operation, but it is unique to each human being.  It seems the war on scientific, logical, and reasoned approaches to cancer treatment is suspect, but it is only suspect to those who live in fear (one way or another).  A diagnosis of cancer is scary, but it can be managed in a logical manner using an integrative approach.  The link below is simply a guide to use in order to avoid cancer myths that will not help your hope for a cancer cure.  Eat organic, eat those superfoods because they are a good source of nutrition, but don't believe they will cure cancer.  Eat well to support your body.  Don't believe the hype!   http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2014/03/24/dont-believe-the-hype-10-persistent-cancer-myths-debunked/

There are so many ideas on eating a healthy diet that I like to provide a glimpse into all types of concepts and options available.  The Ketogenic Diet is a hot topic with its roots in the treatment of certain types of epilepsy.  On his blog, Robb Wolf, provides a mini history of the use of a Ketogenic Diet on patients suffering with epilepsy.  It is a good read to add to your dietary information arsenal.   Links to Part I & II below: Image via Robb Wolf website http://robbwolf.com/2015/09/24/the-origin-and-future-of-the-ketogenic-diet-part-1/ http://robbwolf.com/2015/09/30/the-origin-and-future-of-the-ketogenic-diet-part-2/