Sweet Dreams Scones – Food to Promote Restful Sleep!

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 Raw, Vegan and Gluten-Free
 with Raw Fusion Baked option

I was watching the Dr. Oz show the other day, discussing foods that help promote restful sleep and I was struck by a combination of pumpkin seeds and applesauce, not a food combination that I would normally consider.  Evidently, foods that are high in the amino acid, tryptophan (like pumpkin seeds) need to be combined with a carbohydrate in order to activate the niacin and seratonin that relax the nervous system and makes us drowsy.

According to this article on Livestrong.com, the amount of tryptophan found in a serving of food that contains this essential amino acid does not produce enough serotonin to cause sleepiness. The sleepy feeling you feel after eating a large meal — such as Thanksgiving dinner — typically comes from the high number of carbohydrates and calories you consumed.

That interesting fact as well as the pumpkin seed/applesauce combination started my Raw Fusion creative juices flowing so I decided to create a scone or muffin (see below) that can help people sleep since insomnia or some kind of sleep disorder affects as many as 100 million Americans (Sleep Wellness Institute).  Wouldn’t it be great to just enjoy a delicious and healthy treat in the evening instead of taking medication?  Let me know how these work for you (so far been getting thumb’s up from friends and family but that is not exactly hard science…)

For sweetening your dreams (and this recipe) you can use agave, maple syrup, honey, succanat, coconut nectar or palm sugar, which is derived from palm tree flowers.

Sweet Dreams Scones

Makes about 16 Scones  (depending on size)

Our “All-Star” Newsletter Recognized!

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      Constant Contact Awards
Raw Fusion Living’s Newsletter!

We were excited to receive the news today that we were named “All Stars” by Constant Contact in recognition of our monthly newsletter.  Selected from over a half million customers, this is indeed an honor as a lot of time, work and love goes into creating each month’s “Recipes for Body, Mind and Spirit” — cutting edge information that is designed to guide you into making more informed decision about how to best fuel and inspire your family’s vitality.

Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact shared this quote:

“There is nothing we like more than to see our customers finding success. It’s the reason Constant Contact was founded, and it’s a thrill to see the fantastic results that our All Stars are achieving,” said Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact. “This group is really leading the charge when it comes to delivering relevant, engaging content that drives real business results. We salute this year’s All Stars for their success, and are honored to have played a part in their achievements.”

This is especially gratifying as we believe that Constant Contact offers superior marketing tools and spectacular customer service.  We have been using CC for over 5 years now.

Have you experienced any of our newsletters?  You can see archived versions below of the last four issues.

If you like what you see, to the right there is a subscription box where you can sign up to automatically receive the newsletter each month and receive a free ebook “12 Simple Raw Fusion Meal Ideas.”  Your privacy is always protected and you can unsubscribe at any time.

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Curried Apple-Cucumber-Kale Salad

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Meatless Monday Raw Vegan Brunch

I had some friends over for lunch the other day to introduce them to the raw foods lifestyle.  This is a photo featuring a bowl of the Curried Apple-Cucumber-Kale-Cranberry Salad which I served with Sunflower Seed Pate, Onion Crisps and a really refreshing Green Tea with Apricots, sweetened with stevia.

Have to admit that I get such a kick out of serving raw foods to people who have never tried them before as the response is always favorable and rather astounded by the gourmet and sophisticated taste sensations.

Especially fun is finding fabulous ways to serve kale, a green that is probably one the most nutritious plants in the world, but not one that most people are accustomed to eating.  After all, when you are served a plate of food at a restaurant garnished with some kale, how often have you actually munched down on that leafy green?

For this recipe, leaving the dressing for about 20-30 minutes on the salad and even massaging into the kale will actually soften the texture and make the kale much more delectable.

Curried Apple-Cucumber-Kale Salad

Banana Nut Bread

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  Vegan and Gluten-Free, Raw and Raw Fusion Versions

Banana Nut Bread is such a comfort food,  but these raw and raw fusion versions are actually ultra-healthy and good for you.  Walnuts and flaxseeds are loaded with Omega 3′s and digestible proteins; Bananas are powerhouses of fiber and micronutrients, including potassium, Vitamins C and B6, Folate, Magnesium.   This is also a low-fat dessert or snack food.  You can add some coconut oil to the batter, or spread some on for a mid-morning snack.

Watch the video below where I am making this for eHow.com.  If you do not have a dehydrator, you can bake this in a glass or metal brownie pan, but make sure it is well-oiled.  Because there are no eggs, flour, yeast or baking powder in this recipe, the batter will not rise and remain rather flat.  Keep a close watch as it should be ready in less than an hour at about 325 degrees.  Another way you can bake this is to put the pan in a larger pan of water (bain marie) and bake it at the lowest temperature setting on your oven.

 Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients:
2 cups of walnuts
2 TB. maple syrup, agave, honey or coconut nectar
1.5 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup water plus 2-3 TB.
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
dash of salt
2 ripe bananas
1 tsp. vanilla

Hypnovation for Health – A Breakthrough in Long-Term Weight Management

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Recipe for Mind

If you’ve ever failed at a diet, gained back weight you lost or have had trouble sticking with an eating plan, don’t blame yourself.  It’s virtually impossible to break life-long habits through will power alone.  Most of us need some help in making those changes stick.

Dr. Oz calls hypnotherapy the “secret weapon in losing weight.”  And here’s why: When we diet or deprive ourselves of certain foods in order to reduce, we are attempting to use our will power to control our eating habits.

Every habit you have, from your favorite sleeping position, to the way you brush your teeth, the way you handle stress or the way you eat, is formed in the subconscious mind.   The subconscious mind is 8 times stronger than your will power and will ultimately override your intentions and efforts.   If your subconscious is programmed to eat a certain way, it’s not going to cooperate with your best intentions to change.  This is why most diets fail.

As a specialist with over 25 years of experience in hypnotherapy, subconscious dynamics and the power of suggestion, I have found that when you access the subconscious mind and convert it into your ally rather than an adversary, you get long-lasting weight management results.

And as a Gourmet Wellness Chef and Healthy Living Advocate, I have discovered that when you shift your lifestyle, find delicious, nutritious alternatives to your favorite foods and apply easy-to-follow tips for effortlessly incorporating healthy eating habits, you can change – even save — your life.

Drawing on my experience to overcome my own health issues, I designed Hypnovation for Health, a cutting edge, Online Weight Loss System to help you break your emotional attachment and addictions to certain foods, retrain the brain and inspire you to create a new lifestyle that continually supports your health and fitness goals.

Hypnovation for Health  uses powerful, relaxing hypnotherapy modules for Mind Mastery, along with daily coaching, motivational and educational messages to help you easily create a new, health-enhancing lifestyle to lose weight comfortably and naturally.  And maintain that weight loss over time.

Hypnovation for Health is a very affordable, 18-week, Satisfaction Guaranteed, Online Natural Weight Loss/Healthy Living System that helps users:

  • · Eat Better
  • · Feel Great
  • · Lose Weight
  • · Rejuvenate Mind Body & Spirit
  • · Restore Vitality
  • · Reduce Inflammation and Concurrent Disease.

The Hypnovation for Health System is an Online program that can be completed entirely from the comfort of your home, or wherever you have an Internet connection.  The 18-Week program costs just $149–a little more than one dollar a day.  And your Satisfaction is Guaranteed!

 If you’re serious about losing weight, eating healthier and becoming the best you can be, Hypnovation for Health (www.hypnovationforhealth.com) can help you succeed and reach your health and fitness goals.

 TESTIMONIAL:

John and Juli G., a couple, who have been doing the Hypnovation for Health program keep me updated on their incredible results. Juli has lost 32 lbs. so far and John, over 20 in just 2 months.  See photos here

Here’s their story in their own words:
“Hey, LJ, It’s going great! This week, I’ve come within just a few pounds of my first goal. Most importantly, it’s the mentality that’s changing. First, it was that odd craving for green stuff, and just a couple of days ago I was sharing with Juli that I’m starting to really THINK about what I eat, not with a dread of what I shouldn’t eat, but more about what I should eat and enjoy. We just finished breakfast, and I now go straight to the veggie drawer when I think of an omelet, instead of finding what kind of meat I can stuff it with. With the weight coming down, and the hope going up, I find myself a lot more active, and as soon as the rain breaks, we’ll all go to a park and walk. I’m becoming a major fan, and I like the look on people’s faces when I tell them I’m using hypnosis to help me lose the weight!” JG

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LindaJoy Rose, Ph.D. aka "LJ"

CREATOR OF HYPNOVATION:  Dr. LindaJoy Rose is a therapist, speaker, wellness chef and author of eight books, including Raw Fusion: Better Living Through Living Foods.  She is eHow.com’s Healthy Living Expert and the former Director of International Development for the American Board of Hypnotherapy. Using a Food is Medicine approach, Hypnovation for Health blends Raw Fusion Cuisine, Subconscious Dynamics, hypnotherapy, nutritional counseling and daily motivation, education and inspiration with simple psychological tools, techniques and tips for eating healthier, overcoming cravings and making better lifestyle choices.  You can learn more at www.drljrose.com; www.hypnovationforhealth.com and www.rawfusionliving.com.

NOTE:  If you are ready to tackle your non-negotiable health and fitness goals into affirmative action for change, check out our very unique HYPNOVATION FOR HEALTH program, which combines my 25 years+ expertise in mind mastery with motivation/inspiration/ education for effortlessly acquiring a new and realistic lifestyle.

FIND OUT ABOUT OUR HYPNOVATION FOR HEALTH AFFILIATE PROGRAM! 

eHow and How!

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eHow.com — one of the leading information sites on the internet — invited me last fall to become their Raw Foods expert! There are already 28 videos we produced on the site, divided into 3 series. All of the videos are short and sweet — all under 4 minutes. This is a fun challenge as I am responsible for developing the scripts and recipes for each of the titles.

Right now I am developing 60 more titles for 3 more series and will update you as they become available. Some were filmed at a friend’s lovely and cozy kitchen, while others at the incredible gourmet kitchen emporium, The Rolling Pin, where I just did another 5-course gourmet dinner on February 15th.   Sign up for our newsletter (see subscription link at right) to stay informed about my event schedule.
Check out each series by clicking on the link. You can scroll down from the clip and click on the other videos in each series. And below each video is a transcript. Feel free to pass these along employing their easy-to-use Share and Embed buttons!

We also have many videos posted on the Video Lessons page.  

JUICES, SMOOTHIES CARROTS SERIES

COCONUT SERIES

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Valentine Day Parfait!

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 Raw Dessert — Vegan and Gluten-Free!

There’s something very magical about being able to make a delectable chocolate pudding using an ingredient that one would usually relate to more savory and salty dishes.  But the avocado — called the love apple for many centuries — will astound you by how rich and creamy it turns out.  It’s important to get all the lumps out so either use the tines of a fork, a potato masher or even your food processor.

Avocados have 20 essential nutrients including fiber, Vit-E the B-vitamins & folic acid    Cashews contain thiamine that works on memory, similar to gingko biloba.    - they are both considered brain-boosting foods!  Imagine having a decadent parfait and having it actually be good for your brain!

THE PERFECT PARFAIT
From Raw Fusion Recipes
Serves 2

Pinpointing What’s Non-Negotiable

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RECIPE FOR MIND

What’s Non-Negotiable?

A “non-negotiable habit” can be defined as being a behavior that is holding us back from what we truly want to achieve — be it better health, more vital energy, more success, greater abundance, or better relationships. Something that we are presently doing needs to change for us to get there and we can no longer justify or rationalize as to why we are not doing it. We also established that an awful lot of mind energy is expended on feeling bad that we are not doing it.

One of the most powerful things you can do is eavesdrop on the tug-o-war between warring factions in your own mind. (Although we often perceive our “self” as being singular, we are really made up of a lot of different facets, just like a jewel.)

For example, one side is vigorously resisting your urge to change, and that seems to hold you back from taking affirmative action. The other side cheers you on as it carries a higher vision of yourself and aspires for you to grow. While you remain caught in the middle between them a vast amount of your energy is being drained. Therefore, it’s no wonder you haven’t been able to motivate yourself to make those changes!

SuperHealthy SuperBowl SuperSnacks

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If you are invited to watch the game at a friends or expecting guests at your place, there’s no rule against providing healthy alternatives to your favorite comfort foods.   Raw Fusion is a realistic and enjoyable lifestyle — you can meet your health and fitness goals by making simple, yet delicious changes to the dishes your family favors.  These recipes are vegan-optional and gluten-free, raw and raw fusion.

Thai Coconut Soup

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A Raw Vegan Recipe with Shortcuts

You can buy both young coconuts and frozen kefir leaves at Asian markets, but you can also find the young coconuts at many health food stores.  Young coconuts have a delicious jelly-like meat inside, along with some of water which is super-high in electrolytes and nutrients.  These are a staple food to many raw foodists.  The only drawback is that the seemingly impenetrable husk takes some practice in learning how to open, but I provide a shortcut so that you can enjoy this soup often:

Asian markets also usually carry frozen shredded young coconut meat in their frozen food section.  They are slightly preserved and do contain sugar, so while defrosting I open the package and place the frozen coconut meat in a colander so that the sugared water will run off. Then run fresh water over the meat for several minutes to remove the rest.  You can also buy some preservative-free coconut water to blend with the defrosted young coconut.