Eating Raw for Health pt. 1

Many of us are busy, and I mean busy people. We have our jobs, our children, our spouses, soccer, karate, dance and we still need time to make it to the gym.  We live in our cars and so we often turn to fast food or processed food that just needs to be heated. But this type of living is quite frankly killing us. We are obese, we are tired, and we are on more medication than ever before.

Many celebs and doctors are starting to be more open to alternative ways of living and to curing or reversing medical conditions.  We have a friend who was diagnosed with dementia and she switched to a Raw Diet and was able to reverse her dementia diagnoses. Many people have switched to vegan or mostly vegan diets to reverse diabetes and other cardiac conditions (Bill Clinton, Christina Pirello, etc.). To this end we will be introducing healthy recipes and encouragement in this blog and on our other social media pages.

Ingredients

2 Kiwis (peel and all as long as they are organic)
1.5 Cups of Frozen Strawberries
2 tbsp. Chia Seeds
1 tbsp. Hemp Oil or Chia Seed Oil if Pregnant
2 Cups Coconut Milk

Methods/steps

Blend on high until smooth and let sit for a minute or two so the chia seeds get softer.

Additional Tips

5 Rawesome Facts About this Smoothie
1. In just 1 tablespoon of Chia seeds, there is 1.7 grams of protein, 4.2 grams of carbohydrates, 3.1 grams of fat (1.8 grams of that is Omega 3.

2. Coconut has been known to assist the body in absorbing calcium and magnesium, making it a wonderful milk and yogurt alternative for anyone who wants to build and maintain strong, healthy bones.

3. Hemp oil contains the perfect harmony of Omega fats out of all other oils and foods providing  Omegas in the diet. A deficiency in EFA’s (essential fatty acids) has been known to manifest in the form of eczema or other skin conditions. Taking hemp oil may help to heal or reverse these conditions. There are some studies that suggest it should be avoided during pregnancy and some that suggest it is a great addition, so use your discretion and consult with a nutritionist before using it as your source of omegas during pregnancy and nursing.

4. Kiwi is high in Vitamin C which helps to protect and boost the immune system. Like all fruits, it’s also high in fiber and anti-oxidants that help ward off free radicals in the body and keep you young and vibrant.

5. Just a hand full or two of strawberries will serve you up more Vitamin C than an orange, as well as trace amounts of B Vitamins and a high dose of Manganese.

Recipe by

Young and Raw

http://www.rawfoodrecipes.com/recipes/omega-baby-strawberry-kiwi-smoothie.html