NordicFruitopia

Quick Update

2012-01-28T09:34:00.000+01:00

Established a routine of having about 10 medium to large clementin tangerines for lunch recently, and an avocado for dinner for several days. Obviously, that was not enough, as I started eating some cooked food again at lunch for four consecutive days; found the restaurants around my new job and that was it.
Asian food has always been my favourite. Hmmmm. We are at last having more than just a little snow in the capital area and I accept this setback as a reaction to winter. I have some clementines and a large papaya half for breakfast, as well as bananas to munch on later. I am not going to fast to correct my lapse, only accept it and go further on the fruity road...
Am looking for new inspiration, though and purchased Anne Osborne's Fruitarianism The Way To Paradise yesterday. Have been wanting to do that for some time, and now I cannot wait for it to arrive!

Berry Day

2012-01-19T22:54:00.003+01:00

Some strawberries and hawthorne berries made my day today. See YouTuber eeplox clip for inspiration:

Somebody asked me about fluoride and teeth and I thought I'd post this clip by Truthergirls that wraps in my opinion:

Lighter Days Ahead?

2012-01-16T19:01:00.001+01:00

I have now got used to eating no breakfast; bananas for lunch; and an avocado, or less for dinner. I eat some snack meals of juicy fruits a day, like a couple of cherry tomatos, physallis, or a kiwi, and occasionally berries.

Have felt blissed for days, and very content with what I have. There is only one way for me now, and that is forward... Hope I don't twist my path too much this time!

Today, my lunch consisted of three clementines, and three kiwi fruits. I was relatively full, and only needed a banana for snack. Tonight, I do not crave a dinner but am going to turn in quite early. I am counting on, and looking forward to, an early rise, and some fruit for breakfast tomorrow.

2012 - The Love Evolution

2012-01-14T05:32:00.000+01:00

Day 13

2012-01-09T18:36:00.000+01:00

Today I have felt especially grateful to be on the fruity side. It has started to feel more natural to me to just eat fruit, even if my family goes on about their normal vegetarian diet. Had no breakfast due to a busy morning; four medium bananas for lunch; and so far, five large strawberries. I have not weighed myself and actually feel that I don't have to right now.

Weekend Blues, Friday to Sunday

2012-01-08T20:37:00.001+01:00

On Friday, I had 1/4 of a large papaya, a punnet of large strawberries, and physallis.

Yesterday, I enjoyed bananas, physallis, kiwi and blueberries.

Today, I got up really late, and haven't been that hungry. Some physallis has been enough but I am going out for a walk now, and expect to eat a lot more later.

Mango Berries

2012-01-05T20:26:00.002+01:00

Had strawberries for breakfast; mango, banana and strawberries for lunch; blueberries when I got home from work; and will probably have a large avocado soon.

Day Eight

2012-01-04T17:44:00.001+01:00

Still going on strong with bananas. Bought a ripe mango today though, might be changing to other fruit as I have noticed that nanas keep me quite full. I do have cravings for salt, and am probably still drinking too little water, which I am working on.

Bananas Dias

2012-01-03T20:55:00.002+01:00

Have hade a whole bunch of bananas today, the most I ever had: 10 smallish medium ones for breakfast, and 9 of the same for lunch. This is my current record, but is still nothing compared to the unbelievable amount Durianrider had for some time ago! In the evening, I have so far just had water, and a tangerine.

Date Day

2012-01-01T16:29:00.002+01:00

Had two more bananas, and two huge mehdjool dates, as well as one more coconut water, 3,3 dl yesterday.

The day has started off with five dates, and will be having some more coconut water as well.

I am planning to plant the date seeds, not just save them which I have done for any organic fruits I have eaten, for many years now.

Day Four

2011-12-31T18:35:00.000+01:00

Yesterday, I had four more bananas, totaling 8. I also had an avocado salad with lots of cucumber.

Today, I've had 2 x 3,3 dl coconut water, and six bananas. Feeling full to the brim and have released another kg.

Stocked up on some Norwegian spring water, too.

Bananas

2011-12-30T14:29:00.001+01:00

Today, my organic bananas have finally some spots on them, so they are ripe enough to eat.
Just had four of them, and some water so far. Have many more to go, and maybe i will also have some mehdjool dates to meet my caloric needs... Without counting too much; I will just eat enough to feel nourished.

Day Two

2011-12-29T22:54:00.001+01:00

Finished off yesterday with a kiwi, and a large, creamy avocado.
Today, I have savoured two kiwis with strawberries; then strawberries; then three kiwis with blueberries.
Feel that my stomach loves me today... I have also lost a total of 1 kg in two days.

Living On Fruit

2011-12-28T15:43:00.000+01:00

Started my new year's resolution a bit early. It is time for me to go raw vegan, and I have decided to take the next step to be fruitarianism now. Thank you all my fellow travelers/raw vegans/fruitarians, you have been a great inspiration and without you guys, I would not be here now.
I believe that all we nutritionally need is Sun Energy, and it is readily available to us in fruit. There is no need to let it circulate from plants to animals, to then consume their milk and/or flesh. So I am about to demonstrate on myself; let go of old patterns and programming, and hopefully become a whole new person. Starting today, I am fruitarian. I will not eat dried fruits during this first time, and later only when it is the only available fruit and I cannot fast. I will, however be eating some frozen berries, at least during winter.

Today, I have so far appreciated the juice of six luscious pink grapefruits, and have hawthorn berries waiting to thaw. I am not the least bit hungry, and I am not expecting any hunger pangs either, as this is an abundance lifestyle. I feel so lucky to be able to do this!

Energy Body Revitalization

2011-12-17T14:59:00.000+01:00

Brenda Stanger - Energy Body Revitalization: a Guided Meditation

Sun Energy

2011-12-15T12:25:00.000+01:00

Dietarily Challenged

2011-11-18T21:10:00.000+01:00

I had a cooked falafel with pita bread (!) for dinner today. For just a year ago, it had hardly fulfilled my roaring appetite. Now, I feel more than comfortably full. I have an uneasy feeling I know will disappear in a couple of hours though. Am a bit perplexed as to why I even bought it. Even without the potato salad which I didn't have, there is all too much concentrated energy there. It's not raw, except for the salad. I just really, really wanted it.
I believe some of my initial hunger was really thirst. I have not been juicing, nor eating juicy fruits or drinking spring water as I should. Yet, I accept that this was somehow the best I could do today and that I will get back on track tomorrow. Maybe water fasting would be the best I could do this weekend...

Unexpected Help to Weightloss

2011-10-28T20:17:00.000+02:00

Suddenly got toothache on Tuesday afternoon and during the night, my left cheek had ballooned. I had an appointment scheduled at my dentist's on Wednesday anyway, but I came in a bit earlier, luckily. Am taking antibiotics at the moment and don't really want to eat anything, even if my dentist put a temporary fix on the tooth. It's a dead one I've wanted to remove for a really long time. So, I've bought some coconut water and as good a juice as I could find, and will continue this liquidarian diet, along with some smoothies and soups, for as long as I feel is needed. My total weightloss now is seven kilograms. I'm not unhappy at all! Cheers.

7 Days of Master Cleanse

2011-10-23T10:25:00.001+02:00

Completed a seven-day lemonade feast and felt it was enough. I feelt like having orange juice, next time around. Anne Osborne is my Orange Guru!

Heart Chakra

2011-10-19T12:45:00.001+02:00

I love this clip by YouTuber freeyourmind4evr.

Status Update, Day Four... Feeling Great

2011-10-13T12:57:00.000+02:00

Maybe someone wondered what's going on here? I am clinging to the Master Cleanse I started on Monday. The lemonade I keep drinking sustains me enough. Even have some warmed-up, not boiling hot, water, instead of herbal tea one may have during this diet. I am working as usual, long days too. Walk to and/or from my job every day, and it is about a 45 minutes walk one way. That is about all the exercise one gets these days...
To the weight then. So far, I have lost altogether four kilograms, in as many days. Not bad, although I realize the weightloss is not going to happen at this pace forever - probably. Yesterday, I went shopping with my youngest daughter, but avoided my usual pitfalls of products. It seems I am going to last at least the minimum seven days I promised myself.

Serious Business

2011-10-10T12:58:00.000+02:00

I started my journey today, without any ease-in days. Just felt that now is the time. Took a 1,5 bottle of ready-made lemonade with me as I don't want to mix the stuff at work. So far, I can almost not feel any difference, except my hands are just a little cold. That might be because of Autumn, not necessarily fasting.
I really enjoy gulping down the cayenne pepper hotness.
Have a pile of lemons on my kitchen table, only 25 or so though so will have to get some more whenever the local store gets organic lemons that look edible...
I will be weighing and measuring myself tonight, had no time this morning with all the family life taking place.
The evening values will be good enough for me.

Hats Off For Steve Jobs

2011-10-07T16:22:00.001+02:00

I have yet to find a better speech than Steve Jobs' from 2005, that one could read of in the news.
Feel sadness for his family, for the loss of such a loving family man.
Let's all reflect on how to pursue our dreams.

I know I will!

October & Master Cleanse Time - A New Beginning

2011-10-05T20:03:00.002+02:00

I have always loved autumn for it's crisp, cool air, beautiful trees and fresh produce in the shops.
Yet I feel now that it's time to turn away from all the bountiful fruit and fast for some time.
I'm not going to put too much pressure on myself this time around.
I'll be a truly happy cleanser if I can make it through one week.
Will stock up with organic lemons, cayenne pepper, and spring water (I already have raw local honey, and maple syrup at home). I also feel I must refresh my memory on how to start, conduct, and end the fast before starting. I hope to release a few kgs actually, especially should I feel inspired to go on past the initial week. I also wish the procedure will inspire me to live a lot lighter, as: on fruit. I am adamant about my goal by now, although hardened by many trials and errors.
I will be posting updates along the way. Feel free to comment but please be kind!
Hope some of my readers will want to check out this method, even should they choose not to apply it to their own lives at present.

September When It Comes...

2011-09-01T19:59:00.000+02:00

Perhaps the greatest duet of all times?

Rosanne has given out her memoirs recently... A book that should be read by many.

Oriental Mood

2011-08-15T04:33:00.024+02:00

I've been an avid fan of the art of Bellydancing/Oriental Dancing for many many years now. Practising regularly (which I have not been doing) stretches and sculpts your body to the very best it can be. I was reminded of this, my preferred exercise form when I found this clip featuring Alla Kushnir. Kudos to her for perfecting her dancing! I am also partial to the Swedish dancer Samasem - meaning Little Sesame Seed.

Other non-arabic dancers whose dancing I have been watching every now and then include Jillina and Suzanna Del Vecchio from USA, and Lulu Sabongi from Brazil.

Of the Egyptian dancers I have seen clips of, I prefer Souheir Zaki.

Didem Kinali is the most interesting Turkish dancer - or actually, any dancer - I have seen. I can't help wondering if she might be a raw vegan/fruitarian, or even breatharian or liquidarian. Here's a couple of enjoyable clips of her art:

Cat On Raw Food

2011-07-23T19:54:00.001+02:00

Meet Anne Osborne's beautiful cat, Musang.

Summer Vacation

2011-07-17T14:40:00.005+02:00

Thirty days of possibilities; time to recharge the body, eat less or juice feast, get more exercise and slow the aging process? Wish me luck. Will be blogging a lot more now. I hope to inspire some of my readers!

Upgrade to Master Cleanse

2011-04-21T15:54:00.000+02:00

It is high time for me to engage in some spring cleaning activity. If you thought for a while that I'm
following my own advise and living la vida pura - guess again! I may have to change the name of this blog to "Some Effort At, but Mostly Failing the Rawfood Diet". Or more popularly, SEAMFRD.
How come all these real experts keep on the righteous path? Oh well, tomorrow is another day.

I wrote a little something on the Master Cleanse detox diet previously. I just read that David Wolfe has an upgrade for it, and going to see his new videos to catch up. If you want to find them, just type "upgrade master cleanse" in your favourite search machine...

Have a Nice Easter Holiday, everyone (wherever applicable)!

The 12 Laws of Karma, by YouTube User LilysApple

2011-02-28T13:05:00.000+01:00

Happy New Year 2011 - New Year, New Chances & Lots of Luck

2010-12-31T12:00:00.004+01:00

Namaste, My Best Wishes for 2011 to You!

May All Beings Be Happy.

Please buy Pia's CD Magical Eclipse if you like her music!

Back On Track After Holidays?

2010-12-29T02:21:00.001+01:00

A big salad (see pic) was all I craved for after a mostly cooked Christmas celebration last night. Not proud of the predominantly cooked meal and really want things to change, but I accept myself and that for some reason, it was the best I could do right now.

So, now it is time to stock up on berries, and enjoy tham just like a bear would do (maybe my totem animal?). I think the frozen Swedish ones are better than fresh ones from some other country. Could be I'm wrong healthwise, but at least my electricity supplier will be "happy" 'cause I still haven't turned the freezer permanently off.

Oh, I've forgot to mention that I have a new morning drink after finding a supplier of "local" -well, at least Swedish- honey that is unheated. I take about a tablespoon of the liquid gold, top it with some turmeric powder, freshly pressed juice, and lukewarm to warm water. Some days when I'm in a hurry I just eat the honey off the spoon, then drink some water. This is enough for me to manage several hours, no matter how cold it is outside. The honey somehow manifested before I found out about this ayurvedic drink.

GMO NO

2010-10-14T18:00:00.003+02:00

See this music video by The Health Ranger, Mike Adams:

You Won't Believe This...

2010-10-11T19:04:00.000+02:00

... but I actually stopped the Master Cleanse after a couple of days, just because I could not find Organic Lemons where I live. I should have visited a heath shop I know, but even the closest one is out of my way and so I gave in and started eating stuff again. I need to plan better and purchase several kilograms of good lemons before trying again. I'm a bit angry with myself right now, as this is not the first time I fail. I feel the need to purge, yet do not eat a whole lot of fruit right now. I have some raw honey and water for breakfast every day, then some fruit for lunch. In fact, I've had some milk chocolate with nuts. It's no use fretting about it, what happened happened... I need to accept it and make a fresh start soon.

Here's to all of you who would like to see a good example -Mr Gluecement:

'Poo Free Update And A 30-Day Lemony Challenge

2010-09-23T20:27:00.005+02:00

I recently noticed I never told you how my 'poo free experiment flopped. I stuck with hot water only for a whole week, then abandoned it because of g-r-e-a-s-y hair. I have no shower filter yet, so maybe one could get better results with one installed, or if I had just stuck with water for a longer period of time so that my scalp had had time to adjust. Oh well, this was just one of those things I guess.

However, my middle daughter inspired me to try plain lemon juice, freshly presses, just as she does hers. She washes her hair this way once a week, then showers with warm or hot water most of the days during the week. Now her hair looks amazing; it's shiny, her scalp is clean, one can simply not see that she is doing anything out of the ordinary. I have started doing the same, the day before yesterday, that is, on Tuesday, 21st of September. I did not even strain the juice before I poured it on my wet hair, just picked the biggest bits of lemon flesh out with my fingers. The juice is kind of oily, but washing it off with as hot water as I can stand seems to help. You could always finish off with cold water if you wanted to. I have no complaints so far - really, picky me! I feel good and clean.

And I know the juice-water blend can even be used to clean up at home, wherever you feel it is needed. I think I need a lemon tree of my own pretty soon!

Now imagine everybody would do this - no plastic bottles in the bathroom or the kitchen, no chemicals being washed down the drain, now what would that mean on a global scale? I'd love to find out.

I challenge you to try the Lemon Swab with me for 30 days. Just use lemon juice for all your washing and cleaning. Let's say we start tomorrow, Friday 24th of September 2010? Or, if you read this post later, just join in whenever you can. Do tell me how it's going and, exactly what you are able to manage with lemonjuice and water only, by commenting on the blog!

Big Smiles,
Anneli

PS You can drink the lemon juice, too! I put warm filtered water and some raw honey in mine, as well as a pinch of cayenne pepper, starting from today. If fasting with this, using real Maple Syrup (not raw) instead of honey, this is known as The Master Cleanse, by Stanley Burroughs, which you might want to look into. Some herbal teas, such as mint, are recommended, as well as salty warm water in the morning & evening unless everything works well already... And it is of importance how you end the fast, so do your homework if you intend to try this.

I take no responsibility for what anyone might do after reading this, the text is provided here solely for informational purposes and the method is widely accessible through the internet.

Smiling Meditation, by and with Leija Turunen

2010-08-21T13:31:00.000+02:00

One of my newest acquintances on the internet is Leija Turunen, whose YouTube account is filled with positive, lightbearing, beautiful messages and meanderings. She is Canadian, with a Finnish name, which especially made me notice her. I remember Dhrumil Purohit introduced her to all of us raw enthusiasts on Facebook. See this fascinating person talk about her view on meditation, the Julia Roberts movie Eat, Pray, Love, etc.

Enjoying Kimchi

2010-08-08T15:47:00.001+02:00

Hi, what's up with everybody? I've been cocooning at home as we've had a couple of rainish days. Just had a lunch salad with romaine lettuce, arugula, tomato and zucchini slices, and some kimchi to enhance the flavour. That's basically cabbage, onions, garlic, chili, and sea salt, a Korean relish. I have been restrictive in my use of onions and garlic, but now that I've been on vacation I've had it a few times and really appreciate their pick-me-up qualities. I will not eat them every day though, as especially garlic is lethal to all the bacteria in the gut, even the good ones that help our digestion.
Yesterday, I read RawMatt's Dominant Health ebook, and was very very impressed. I'm so glad I found it and cannot wait to implement some of his principles in my life. I recommend the ebook for any serious health seeker and/or rawfoodist!

Memories of a juice feast

2010-07-11T19:29:00.000+02:00

Have tell you about a 6-day Orange Juice feast I completed for a short while ago. The first thing I noticed was that I was not hungry, drinking at least three glasses of freshly squeezed OJ and drinking water at will. The second thing was the feeling light experience. All the vivid dreams were an added plus, but I'm not telling you what I dreamt about! It was not until the 5th day that I experienced some hunger feelings, and they were easily kept at bay.
On the evening of the 6th day, however, I ended my feast in a very un-orthodox way, having some Indian takeaway, Palak Paneer with white rice of all things. I have to say that it was a very satisfying meal, even if I felt slightly bloated afterwards. Not completely raw yet, I am still savouring some favourite tastes now and then, but the intervals are getting longer and longer. Reading raw blogs always makes me want to better my results, so I'm very glad I keep finding new interesting bloggers all the time, all over our lovely earth.
And yes, I had a mole diminish to half of what it used to be just a couple of days after the feast - that was quite unexpected and remarkable. The facial mole had actually grown a white "tail" before, that changed into a brown one, just to disappear completely while I was doing nothing to facilitate it. I wonder what would happen if I were to feast for 12 days?
Maybe I should even tell that I now shower without any (sham)poo or soap whatsoever; my face gets a rub with my hands in the lukewarm water, and is then then dried using a soft towel. So far, noone has suggested that I smell any different than I used to...
The no 'poo thing has only been going on for three days now, will have to keep you posted on the issue.

Lovely Song by MC Yogi

2010-05-08T09:09:00.002+02:00

MC Yogi - Give Love (Giving4Living Mix) from MC Yogi on Vimeo.

Time to Work Out - The Forgotten Method!

2010-04-11T19:32:00.000+02:00

Erwan Le Corre showing us some Natural Movement...

Spring Cleanse... For Life!

2010-03-11T06:33:00.003+01:00

It is high time to cleanse the bod from all the stuff I have managed to goffle during wintertime. It was not all optimal, I assure you. Old addictions like coffee, tea, and even non-raw cakes have somehow been on the menu for several months now. I am getting rid of them for good right now!

Rama's Paradise Diet may seem drastical to some, but I happen to believe in taking the plunge once and for all may be for the best. I'm after the natural high coming from only eating fruits, green leaves, nuts shelled by myself, and some raw honey now and then. I know this is the way to go for me! I really do not want to wonder whether something more complicated, sold in a jar or a bag, is good for me or not. I may use raw coconut oil in skincare, but will not eat the stuff (like I planned to before).

So from today, I am officially on the Paradise Diet. Thank you for the great inspiration, dear Rama!

Nori Snacks

2010-02-15T21:45:00.002+01:00

Having kept my diet pretty simple, I have had some cooked vegan foods over the coldest period of winter. Now it is time for spring cleaning, so to speak. Started off with apples and some dried Nori to feel lighter... The Nori I have is of a Japanese brand imported by Renée Voltaire. It tasted salty and sea-monsterlike but was a nice change to what I usually eat, which tends to be pretty much the same old same old during wintertime.

Maybe I should get some recipe books and listen to some new voices in the rawfood world.
One among many outstanding websites, Ka Sundance and his Rawfood Family is especially worth checking out!
I could certainly use some inspiration right now, for varied work lunches and more. Will tell you how it goes as I go on exploring.

Happy New Year 2010 With An Old Favorite :-)

2009-12-31T03:03:00.003+01:00

This clip was my absolute favorite when I was starting off with rawfood. I was so happy when I found it, I had to show it to a work pal of mine. I want many more people to see and appreciate this.

Oh Joel... I want livestock to live, too! What a Great Job you did!

Dec 21st, 2009

2009-12-25T19:37:00.002+01:00

Orange Allure

2009-12-21T15:56:00.002+01:00

They did it again, the oranges... They got me! I am tightly in their grip, and can but keep eating, juicing, drinking oranges despite the cold winter weather. So you need more fat when it's cold?
I'm not sure of it right now. My guess is, I already deposited what I need in the autumn.
Not long ago, I read Anne Osbourne's website where she states her belief that "oranges are no ordinary fruit". I fully agree, not even trying to elaborate the thought.

Water and Dehydration

2009-12-18T06:04:00.002+01:00

Many rawfoodists seem to like dehydrated foods a lot. My stand is to eat the most hydrating foods possible. Why cause problems for your body that is designed to live on juicy fresh fruits and luscious greens? I feel blessed to have found the information to base my decisions on at an early age.
No matter I was not immediately applying everything I learned; the main thing was I understood that this was both correct, and very relevant information, and thus, the way to go.

You can start changing your diet now and start getting the benefits in just a day or two. Make it three weeks if you are still addicted to (that is, using them in any quantity) substances like alcohol, tobacco or coffee, which are all great big dehydrators for the human body. Please, shun off from them now if you have any health concerns whatsoever or would like to lead a healthy, long life.

If you are still not raw, you could at least remove bread -all products made of wheat, and dairy products for starters. Why? Bread is a very dehydrated food, and wheat actually contains opiates that make it very hard for us to let it go. I like to think of it as "grass seed" and that helped me a lot. How many grass seeds should a person eat - come on, you know the answer to that one.

Dehydrated dairy products such as cheese, yoghurt and the rest make it hard for the body to get rid of waste; they really clog up your system, besides robbing you of iron in your diet. The only milk we humans should ever drink is human milk! It is only too sad that so many babies are not nursed by their mothers or a wetnurse. Luckily, today's research is coming up with all kinds of health benefits both to the mother and child all grace à breastfeeding. More and more people turn into natural ways because... Natural is best!

Dehydration is exhausting for the body, making it's processes slow down, damaging cells including brain cells (humour!), and can be fatal. You can also mistake thirst for hunger, and end up overweight. This is what I am still struggling with myself. I used to love a cup of coffee with a cheese sandwich, or some sweet cakes. Yet I know that having them just makes me want more and more, as they are addictive in nature. So, they are a no-no to me, and will so remain.

The Renegade Health Show - Fun and Educational TV on Raw Foods, Vegan Diets, Healthy Living and Recipes

2009-11-21T12:44:00.001+01:00

The Renegade Health Show - Fun and Educational TV on Raw Foods, Vegan Diets, Healthy Living and Recipes

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Reversing Diabetes Naturally...

2009-11-17T23:16:00.004+01:00

The above does sound good to diabetes sufferers... but is it possible? How about having a look at this documentary you can now get with a complimentary extra material on separate disc. The info was provided by David Wolfe by email; thanks for keeping us all informed, David, and hey, have the Best Day Ever!!

Natural Fruitarian Diet for (Wo)Man, What to Eat Wintertime

2009-10-20T04:20:00.007+02:00

Lately, I have been very drawn to eating more and more fruit. Not just the sweet ones, but for example fresh figs have felt a natural choice in the Swedish autumn. I am grateful that we can buy them here, but I would much prefer to grow them myself. Preferably without electrical equipment! Can I have a fig tree growing in my livingroom that will one day give some fruit?

Have you ever thought of all the denaturization of our food and what the consequences of that may be? Many years back, I thought that all frozen foods, for example, could not be healthy because of the freezing process. Many people feel that it is the healthiest choice after fresh foods. After all, you may encounter frozen berries in nature, certainly where I'm living you would. But what happens on the cellular level to foods preserved this way? Maybe that is something one should be concerned about, as frozen foods are so popular and even rawfoodists use frozen fruit in their smoothies.

Freezing is touted as one of the less destructive methods of food storage. Damage to cell walls due to the freezing process and ice chrystal formation is something that I feel may affect us, as, after all, we are what we eat? Cell walls that are affected in this way do not hold liquids any more. Somebody see the significance? In addition, the lycopene halt of, say, papaya is greatly reduced after three to six months of storage. The enzymes may be alive and well, causing changes in strawberries I do not care to taste.

So should we in the north (and others) eat frozen foods during wintertime, as there is no fresh fruit in nature? It seems that we can at least have the vitamin C content intact, until the frozen fruit is old. Personally, I would rather have dried fruit instead. I feel it is a more natural way of preserving fruit. The loss of liquid is less than optimal, of course.

So one may choose to live on store-bought, "fresh" fruit but there is nothing that has become ripe on mother tree there... I sense a huge loss of nutrients, compared to fruit that got to grow to it's full extent the way nature intended. The solution may be planting goji berries everywhere?
Go fruit guerilla!

Basic Lunch

2009-10-05T06:16:00.002+02:00

I have been eating some raw lunches now consistently, and intend to keep doing so. Today's plan is to have a salad of avo and tomatoes. I will decorate it with some hemp seeds, and possibly a bit of torn nori. Some pressed lemon to go, and voilà! Together with a fruit or two in the afternoon, it will keep me quite happy until this evening.
You do not have to blend and dehydrate all the time to eat uncooked... I prefer the simple recipes most days! The fact is, if I could live off tree-ripe fruit where I'm at I probably would.

My New Breakfast Smoothie

2009-09-12T11:57:00.005+02:00

I seem to have got slightly addicted to a cashew-cacao-tropical fruits smoothie lately. It is such a quick and handy breakfast, and keeps me going from about 7AM until noon. I just went through my cupboards the other day and found all the ingredients just lying there! Actually, the fruit part was store-bought and the bits frozen in small bags. I had been so focused on eating fresh fruit I had forgotten all about them. The cashews were "really raw" ones bought on the internet, how else!
Cacao beans and powder likewise. I just pulverized the cashews, threw the rest in, added a cup of filtered water, and used a hand mixer to make the smoothie. Sometimes, I throw in a little nettle powder, too. Will be having this smoothie during weekdays, then change to something else during weekends. Today, I have still to make a smoothie and there are some nice bananas I could use.
Then, my plan is to go out for a long walk as it's such a beautiful sunny day in Stockholm today.
Later on, I plan to browse through this Australian site.
Have a nice Saturday, every body and soul!

B-12 - to Supplement or Not?

2009-08-30T15:20:00.003+02:00

Just happened to find Laura Bruno's blog where she touches the issue of B-12 deficiency. I felt the greatest respect for Shazzie, too, when she announced her stance. You will find both their takes on the subject on Laura's blog here. I would still like to mention that SAD eaters are just as prone to deficiencies, see here for proof.
As a mother of three, I can only hope that the supplements work and keep us all healthy!

Some Thoughts on Skincare

2009-08-28T06:07:00.005+02:00

As long as my skin is concerned, I have always had very little need for any lotions. I like the occasional coconut oil treatment before taking a shower, but even that is not necessary very often.
I address this benefit to the high amount of fruit in my diet. Would not like to use anything on my body that was not edible! Dr Mercola opened my eyes for the facts of skincare several years ago. I am linking to his new product page, but want to stress I am not an affiliate of his and only want to inform people of his products and homepages. They have given me lots of food for thought during the past few years!

Nice Autumn Song to Check Out

2009-08-25T19:30:00.005+02:00

Passing a Slice of Mainstream Cake!

2009-08-15T13:46:00.007+02:00

I won a battle over myself yesterday. I don't think I've ever turned down a bit of regular cake at work, no matter what I've classified myself as - vegetarian, vegan-ish, or raw-ish. Now I've finally managed to do that, and it's a milestone in my life without comparison! I'd been eating fruit all day long of course; had two red apples, a banana, and a box of delicious orange wedges on my desk.
Nothing fancy, nothing complicated, but it was the right things for me to be eating of all the choices available. So I was not the least bit hungry when presented with the opportunity of non-raw, non-veg "princess", or "moccha" cake. I could not stand the thought of having either of them.
I didn't even want to have a raw version, but felt that I need a drastic stoneage type of foods now.

This has really made me happy and confident that in the future I will stand strong and go on just eating RAW!

The Wai Diet

2009-07-29T21:26:00.010+02:00

One website that has been very informative and helpful in making me understand just why raw foods are best for us is Wai Says. The promoted diet contains even raw eggs and raw fish, so be warned. The facts are laid out scientifically with references, thus being a very convincing presentation. If you have yet to see this website I recommend that you take a moment to look at it.

I know reading this info made a great difference in how I see the diet for optimal health and even longevity.

Do tell me your thoughts, I'd love to read your comments!

Website Tip

2009-07-19T17:04:00.006+02:00

I found Monica D. Siembor's rawfood blog for a couple of years ago but often return for inspiration, and her very nice articles that you don't want to miss. Monica promotes Dr Doug Graham's style 80-10-10 lowfat diet. She even has a weekly meal plan, and offers consulting services. Please have a look at the blog!

Does this make sense to you? (An Opinion)

2009-07-18T13:48:00.015+02:00

Everywhere I look on the internet, the new flu is being marketed. (Yes, when you mention something, whether it be in a positive or negative tone, you are actually marketing it. Sorry for doing the same peeps! But it's all in the name of free information)

And naturally, the all-in-one solution to this disease is being sold as I write this post. Nobody mentions the fact that even if you vaccinate all the people, 15% will get absolutely no protection.
And that is only the best possible case. What if the vaccine really does not protect you at all?
I believe it may rather be the other way around, despite all the healthcare professionals claiming the opposite. Why do I believe this? Because I've done my research out there. I recommend that you do the same and connect the dots.

We are even supposed to take yearly flu vaccinations that contain some very nasty ingredients. It is not even the dosage I am thinking about, it is the very idea of flooding one's body with even a drop of this decaying matter. No I do not believe that I will get better health if let myself be assaulted with a needle! I believe that my immune system is better off when left to cope with all the dangers by itself.

Dr Mercola tells us more on the subject. Do see the video clip on the page, it is well worth your time!

PS Why am I writing about vaccines on my Rawfood blog? Well, for one, they often contain animal ingredients. And they are certainly not raw, as in unheated.

PPS I walk out in the sunshine without any chemicals on my skin. And eating lots of fresh fruit (not just sweet fruits), which, in my humble opinion, helps in warding off disease. And I certainly stay away from anything enriched with iron... Just a personal preference folks!

Morning Rolls

2009-07-14T13:33:00.004+02:00

Hi there! Have been sleeping a lot on my vacation, maybe the old body is making some repairs now that I'm finally giving it a rest. My orange juice feast was just a short, 3-day trial, but I will go back to it soon. In the meantime, I'm drawn to stuff like: lovely green leaves of romaine lettuce, with stuffing made of apple slices and a creamy avocado. That was my (very late) breakfast today.
No spices, no additives, just real food as per human needs. I am convinced that we are biologically fruitarian herbivores, and thrive best on foods the bonobo apes eat! They occasionally roll fruit in green leaves, which I first read about on some of Frederic Patenaude's newsletters I think.

Orange Juice Feast!

2009-07-08T13:19:00.008+02:00

Starting today, I will only take freshly pressed orange juice, and about a cup of water every day, up to 18 days if I'm comfortable with it. This is the first time I am juice feasting, so everything is brand new. So far, I have had a cup and a half of juice, and it's already afternoon, so it's safe to say I'm not particularly hungry. But this has also been an eventless day so far. Will go out shopping for... yes, you're right... ORANGES in a while.

Will be listening to Rama's interview in about 6 ½ hours, and hope you all join me. I don't know what the interview will be about yet, but it's going to be very special. Check it out on Talkshoe!
Or see the widget I just added on the left.

Tweet Tweet, etc

2009-07-04T14:17:00.005+02:00

Swedish Rawfood Blogger Cecilia found me on Twitter! She also found Rawbecka, who blogs in English, as well as Swedish. What a nice surprise that was, in the midst of summer vacation and all...

Juicy Afternoon Snack

2009-07-03T16:50:00.003+02:00

The day has gone by quicker than I would ever have imagined. That was another 12 hours I'll never get back... Just been planning a short vacation trip. It got to be really warm after a thunderstorm in Stockholm, so I was in need of refreshments. Luckily, we still had some amber cherry tomatoes that I quickly gobbled. They even removed that nagging feeling when I haven't filled up to the extreme at lunch. Well I couldn't have, I've all but lost my appetite these few days!
Really!!

Greens, Goji & Olives

2009-07-02T13:05:00.004+02:00

Now that it's summer in Sweden I really enjoy green salads with goji berries and black olives.
It's amazing how filling such a salad can be! The olives actually contain proteins and not just healthy fat, just enough so you feel satisfied. One could also add pine nuts, for a cheesier texture.
I had Thrumba olives today as I had some salt cravings and they contain 1,5% sea salt. Other days, I've kept to Peruvian olives I got from Shazzie.
It's a lovely day and I'm headed out to run some errands.
Have a great day everybody!

Low Calory Sunday

2009-05-31T16:13:00.004+02:00

Just had a pink grapefruit for breakfast, and going for some cucumber snack later before an avocado salad dinner. I will even have some celery ribs for an evening treat *giggle*. Can't see myself hungry today, with all that goodness in me!

Red Grapes

2009-02-27T21:42:00.004+01:00

Had a small bowl of grapes beside me at work today and kept eating them for some extra energy. I think I'm on my way again...

Monster Eyes

2009-01-23T14:21:00.005+01:00

Had a fresh fruity start for the day with some grapes and apricots. Before lunch, I munched on two really juicy oranges. When it was finally time for lunch, I could only think of eating some finger food.

I had some sun-dried tomatoes that I filled with the Brussels sprouts dip I had in the fridge. Then, I decorated each tomato half with a black "iris" consisting of a slice of a Peruvian olive. This was a smashing combination, according to my youngest two children...

Daikon Pennies From Heaven

2009-01-23T13:46:00.004+01:00

Yesterday, I felt like biting into something hard so I went for some Daikon radish and polka beets and zucchini/summer squash. The radish easily split into coins with a grater. On them, I put some chopped zucchini and a quick coriander/cilantro pesto with pine nuts, olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt. I decorated the dish with thick polka beet slices all around.

It's a shame I can't show you how this dish looked like as it was something of the most wondrous I've ever put together in my kitchen. Oh well, I'll have to try again and install the program for my new digital camera..!

Sweet Breakfast Smoothie

2009-01-22T07:30:00.003+01:00

This smoothie is so sweet that it even passed my children's taste test:

2 apples in chunks
3 Tbsp hemp seed
1/2 cup frozen mango/papaya/pineapple
2 Tbsp dried blueberries
3 fresh dates
3 cups water

Tastes like blueberry icecream, with a hint of vanilla without any in it!

Yesterday's Success - Doubling the Raw Ratio!

2009-01-22T05:38:00.009+01:00

I had quite a busy day yesterday, which is why I'm surprised I easily had both a raw lunch, and dinner! No wonder I needed a lot less sleep than before - I woke up quite early and feeling great.

Apple Goji Smoothie:

3 Golden Delicious apples
1 celery stalk
1 avocado
2 tbsp Goji berries, soaked for 15 mins
1,5 cups of water

This one came out so thick I actually ate it with a spoon.
The taste was pleasant, but the apples made it turn light brown.
It reminded me of "porage", citing a friend of mine!

Dip with Brussels sprouts:

1 cup Brussels sprouts
1 celery stalk
1 avocado
1 parsnip
a dash of water

Ate this with sliced bell peppers, cucumber, celery and kalamata olives.
Not bad at all! And I still have some left for today.

I am listening to Revvell's Podcast interview with Dr Doug Graham while writing this.
He shared his insights on cacao, and a lot more. Such an interesting hour that was!

Apples & Plums Day

2009-01-20T10:51:00.004+01:00

Finding myself desiring coffee today. I did not get a headache when I stopped with coffee earlier this month, for some reason. Now I feel a cup would give relief. I am still hiding a couple of cups' worth of regular coffee at home but I am throwing it away NOW to be free!
Filling up with apples to take up whatever it is that's bugging me and making me turn to stimulants.
It was watching YouTube clips that helped me walk away - especially Tim Van Orden's where he says it's not what you eat, it's what you don't! My mind definitely made a connection there.

Choosing the Orange Way

2009-01-19T12:22:00.005+01:00

Today, I've instinctively just eaten oranges. They taste so good, especially considering I bought them at the local supermarket. They're still organic, and very sweet. I wonder if it's just the vitamin C and folic acid I'm craving for, or if they have a deeper symbolism for me. I was reading Matt Monarch's Newsletter early this morning where he mentioned Ecuador for a reason (why don't you read and hear about it on his Blog)- I'm thinking of the warm sun over there, having seen Mike Adams' pictures from Vilcabamba, of course ;-)

I would not think twice if the opportunity came to me to move to a warmer sphere. I'd just have to know that both myself, and my family were provided for. It's not the food and making a living part that occupies my mind really, but... how do you home school the kids if you're not a teacher? Or will one have the kids go to the village school? I hope to learn more as years go by...

Creamy Avocado Smoothie

2009-01-18T20:02:00.006+01:00

Today, I had a smoothie for dinner. Not the strawberry kind I had been planning for though. Had some cucumber in the fridge, an avocado on the kitchen sink, and just happened to buy my first bunch of celery in ages. These three ingredients combined, and with maybe half a cup of water thrown in, this smoothie really rocked. I didn't feel the need to add any lime or lemon juice, so I didn't. Guess how healthy I feel right now... I'm resisting the call of some conventional cough tablets in my pocket so far. Got to get rid of those somehow! Any takers?

I went shopping earlier today and got lots of organic apples and oranges. They'll be a good base for any future culinary ventures.

Fruit smoothies!

2009-01-18T00:29:00.003+01:00

Today, I decided to savour a fruit-only smoothie. Had fresh strawberries, and a bag of frozen papaya/mango/pineapple in it, as well as just a little water. It was sweet, thick and very satisfying, and got the highest points from both myself, and my youngest daughter (7).
Tomorrow, we will be repeating the recipe for breakfast, and see if her older syster agrees...

More Energy!

2009-01-16T15:54:00.003+01:00

I have slept less, and felt like dancing - a lot. That has not happened for some time (jusk ask my friends). I have also replanted one of my avocado plants, and put some tomato seeds in pots.

Today's raw soup is made of:

two cups of grated carrots in fancy colours
2 pots of coriander/cilantro
a handful of Brazil nuts
a handful of cherry tomatoes
1/3 blender jug of filtered water

It's a very fulfilling soup that I am still devouring. I do enjoy the coriander aroma very much, and the addition of tomatoes gave an extra fresh feeling.

Got Olive Oil?

2009-01-15T12:09:00.007+01:00

Today's lunch consisted of a green soup that started off as a smoothie. Had two handfuls of fancy salads and blended those with half a cucumber, two grated carrots, and some water. I tasted some of it with lime juice on top, but this was not what I wanted. Then, I added two tablespoons of organic olive oil to the remainder and ahhh... this was the taste and consistency that satisfied both my hunger pangs and my cravings. Not feeling any need for salt or spices, I gulped the soup down. Now I know that some people call even olive oil concentrated fats, and consider those a hinder for gaining perfect health. There is even practical proof that B.O. apparently disappears when you stop taking fats (even raw) and, naturally, cooked foods*. As for myself, I am happy right where I am now, having at least one green smoothie or soup a day - with or without olive oil - at the same time minimizing my cooked food intake.

*See Video

Where to shop for produce

2009-01-14T05:55:00.006+01:00

Yesterday, one of my daughters asked me if there was not a vegetarian shop where we could go.

Totally tired of passing the shelves with "animal products" (I'll keep this blog family friendly, I think) myself, I have been ordering fruit and vegetables from a couple of companies that deliver organic produce to the door in boxes. While it is very convenient, one does not have much to say on exactly what sorts of veggies and fruit one gets, which can be both frustrating, or a welcome challenge. What's worse, the packaging materials sometimes leave me unsatisfied. The last vegetable box I got had about eight sorts out of ten tightly packed in plastic foil. Now this is totally unacceptable to me, as I am going through a powerful phase of simplifying and purification right now. They promptly answered my email complaint and explained that other veggies might get dirt on them unless separated with plastics, and that many sorts arrived to them already packed in the foil. This made me feel I did not want to be part of it, and I decided to leave that company till they have discarded at least most of the plastics.

I will go and choose my fruit and vegetables where I don't have to bring lots of plastics home from now on. It may take more time and I may have to plan a little ahead, but I think it's all for the best!

And best of all, I will go and shop where they don't sell any meat products, thanks to my daughter asking the question!

Green Smoothies!

2009-01-13T08:21:00.004+01:00

I was re-reading Victoria Boutenko's Green for Life and 12 Steps to Raw Foods yesterday. Mostly due to this, and also partially the almost-fasting I felt I needed yesterday made me long for a big change in my lifestyle. I "always" knew that raw was the way to go, but hey - don't take my old habits and patterns away - that would be all too painful! During this thinking-but-not-doing period I have made some very bad choices regarding food. All too many fried, frozen foods have entered the menu, as well as coffee slipping back whenever I wasn't very attentive on what it was I really wanted and needed. I have been a lot less than well hydrated, and my body has clearly shown it needs more minerals as well, my nails splitting and the skin on my hands starting to feel a size too small...
So now, I am starting off this morning without the usual cup of joe. Instead, I got to savour a green smoothie consisting of:

2 apples
½ freshly pressed lime
a bunch of Romaine lettuce
a bunch of wild rucola
a bunch of dill
a bunch of cilantro/coriander
5 small dates
water up to ½ the blender jug

Feeling totally awesome so far!