Tag Archives: Vegan

Staying Grateful in the Midst of Chaos: Plant-based, Whole-food Diets

As we wrapped up our last healthy eating class in a series of 5, I focussed the opening meditation on gratitude. After learning about mysterious food labels, GMOs, the hazards of refined sugar, unnatural aspects of consuming milk from a different species and long-standing protein myths, it was time for all of us to breathe. … Continue reading Staying Grateful in the Midst of Chaos: Plant-based, Whole-food Diets →

5 Ways to Use a Squash

Unique Ways to Use a Pink Banana Squash (or any squash, really) Hint: Dr. Emoto power of words can incorporated into your food. Plus, you don’t need milk or cheese to have an awesome Macaroni & Cheese when you add squash. Did you know you can use your squash for weight-bearing exercises if you didn’t have a chance to go to the gym? Watch the video to learn more.

Flesh is for Zombies

Flesh is for Zombies

Flesh is for Zombies Go Vegan

Came across this picture of when I spoke at Portland’s VegFest. Seemed appropriate for Halloween. Not only is flesh for zombies but cheap chocolate too. Around Halloween I cringe when I see all the ‘treats’ for kids knowing that many of them come from slave labor. The Bitter Side of Chocolate is a great documentary to see and show friends around this time of year.

Inspiring Americans at Nourish Sequim

Talk at Nourish Sequim

Talk at Nourish Sequim

I find myself in this little town of Sequim, WA realizing how much we can do in our own communities. The internet informs me of chemtrails, GMOs, privatization of our water, and the myriad of other concerns facing us today. While all that’s true and at times overwhelming, I find inspiration when I give these talks and see good-hearted people show up to take back their lives. Someone once gave the advice to avoid inactionable news. That is, watching events on mainstream media that are played over and over to instill fear.

Finding the balance of being aware on a global level and taking action on the the circumstances within my control keeps me sane. What I can do is buy organic, plant-based food from local farmers, keep my immune system strong by listening to healing music and centering myself with daily yoga.

People like those who showed up last night remind me there’s an undercurrent of change happening with individuals who care about not only about themselves but the greater good of mankind. We all have it in us. To know in our bones that we matter – that the consequences of our choices ripple out to our neighbors brings us together for a stronger collective voice.

Raw Vegan Talk at Nash’s Organic Produce

Click below to view the full 43 minute talk at Nash’s Organic Produce.

Raw Vegan Talk at Nash’s Organic Produce

I moved to Sequim, WA just in time for the fresh strawberries. There’s something about the soil here that makes the produce out-of-this-world delicious. It gives me satisfaction to know I’m supporting the local, organic farmers and people in the community who want to take responsibility for their own health.

In this talk you’ll learn how we got to the current system of chemicalized, convenient foods, the benefits of a raw food diet and how to successfully go through the change that comes when you shift your diet away from the Standard American Diet (SAD).

Leave your comments and share the information with your friends or family who want to include more raw foods in their diet. A complete 5-week, online course begins August 1, 2013. Sign-up at www.ElementalCuisine.com. Mention the video and get a free, personalized coaching call when you register in advance.