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IndexJuices and Shakes

Page 5 - Alkalising Green JuicePage 6 - Essential Superfood ShakePage 7 - Almond Chocolate MilkPage 8 - Chilli Chai Smoothie

Superb Salads, Sprouts and DressingsPage 9 - Sprouting Guide

Page 10 - Raw Power Salad

Page 10 - Raw Power Salad DressingsPage 10 - Seafood salad sprinkles

Page 11- Spicy Mexican Salad

Dehydrator DelightsPage 12 - Curried Crepes

Page 13 - Sprouted Rye BreadPage 14 - Flaxseed Crackers

Page 15 - Living Garden PizzaPage 16 - Sprouted Lentil Burgers

Page 17 - Sweet and Sour “Meatballs”Page 18 - Superfood Cookies

Delicious Spreads, Dips & SoupsPage 19 - Sprouted Chickpea and Herb Hummus

0 - Brazil Nut PestoPage 21 - Carrot Soup

Page 22 - Brazil Nut Butter

Rawsome Main CoursesPage 23 - Mango Vegetable Curry

Page 24 - Herb Nut LoafPage 25 - Zucchini Fettuccini

Amazing Guilt Free DessertsPage 26 - Apple Cake with Banana Cream

Page 27 - Apple Crumble PiePage 28 - Avocado Chocolate PiePage 29 - Apricot Banana Cake

Page 30 - Banana CustardPage 31 - Custard Cake

Page 32 - Hazelnut Praline CakePage 33 - Coconut and Vanilla Ice-cream

Page 34 - Ecstasy Balls

Page 35 Chocolate Almond TortePage 36 Carrot and Brazil Nut CakePage 37 Sprouted Seed Choc Fudge

Page 38 Tropical Strawberry Cream Pie

Gourmet Living Food Recipes For You



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Why Raw Food?To live a long, natural, happy and balanced life is your birthright. It is not rocket science orsomething you can get from a practitioner, doctor, expert or prescription. Somewhere along theway we have been misled, conditioned, and distracted from what is essential; we have lost touchwith our innate knowing, naturalness and bliss. In nature, animals eat only raw food and don’tconsult experts on how to live healthy, active lives, they also don’t suffer the widespread sick-nesses and ailments humans do.

My experience is that people who eat a high percentage of living, organic foods are free of most

illnesses, have greater mental clarity and higher energy levels. Our bodies were not designed tobe a dumping ground for dead, cooked and processed foods and as such there is a price to pay forignoring nature’s laws.

From a scientific viewpoint all cooked food is devoid of enzymes which are vital for the absorp-tion and digestion of food. Enzymes are the ‘life force’ or energy contained in living food andare essential for all the chemical processes within the body. Once heated above 45°C enzymesbegin to be destroyed and once food is heated beyond 50°C they are totally destroyed. Eatingenzyme-dead foods places a burden and eventually exhausts your pancreas and other organs.Many people gradually impair their pancreas and progressively lose the ability to digest theirfood after a lifetime of ingesting processed foods.

In 1930, under the direction of Dr. Paul Kouchakoff, research was conducted at the Institute ofClinical Chemistry in Lausanne, Switzerland. The effect of food cooked and processed versusraw and natural - on the immune system was tested and documented. Dr. Kouchakoff's discoveryconcerned leukocytes, the white blood cells. It was found that after a person eats cooked food,his/her blood responds immediately by increasing the number of white blood cells. This is a well-known phenomenon called 'digestive leukocytosis', in which there is a rise in the number of leu-kocytes - white blood cells - after eating. Since digestive leukocytosis was always observed aftera meal, it was considered to be a normal physiological response to eating. No one knew why thenumber of white cells would rise after eating, this appeared to be a stress response, as if the body

was somehow reacting to something harmful such as infection, exposure to toxic chemicals ortrauma.

Dr. Kouchakoff and his researchers made a remarkable discovery. They found that eating raw,unaltered food did not cause a reaction in the blood. In addition, they found that if a food hadbeen heated beyond a certain temperature (unique to each food), or if the food was processed(refined, chemicals added, etc.), this caused a rise in the number of white cells in the blood. Theresearchers renamed this reaction 'pathological leukocytosis'. They tested many different types offoods and found that if the foods were not refined or overheated, they caused no reaction. Thebody saw them as 'friendly foods'. However, these same foods if heated too much, caused a

negative reaction in the blood, a reaction found only when the body is invaded by a dangerouspathogen or trauma.



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A great visual example of what heating does to food can be seen in Kirlian photography. Kirlianphotography captures the bio-electrical energy field surrounding living organisms.

The following Kirlian photographs are of organically grown living lentil sprouts. The diagramon the left shows a living organically grown lentil sprout. The diagram on the right shows anorganically grown lentil sprout, blanched at 60°C for 2-3 minutes. Which food has more energy?Which food has more living nutritional benefits?

Which food would you prefer?

Living or Dead?

So should you eat more raw foods? Only if you want to live a longer, happier, moreradiant, disease free life!

If you have been eating a high percentage of cooked, processed food throughout your life orhave poor digestion you may initially have some challenges switching to a living food diet. Even

just increasing the percentage of raw foods in your diet can cause your body to go into what isknown as a cleansing reaction. Your body is an innately intelligent, self-healing mechanism andwhen introduced to more living foods, it may begin to eliminate toxins which have been storedin the tissues and organs for years. Headaches, nausea, rashes or even flu like symptoms are notuncommon signs that you are experiencing a cleansing reaction. These reactions usually last for3 or 4 days (or longer if you are particularly toxic). Drinking 2 to 3 litres of pure living water a

day can help with the elimination of toxins and make the ride a little smoother. Once throughthis phase most people feel much healthier and have more energy than before. If you have issueswith digestion try green juices with a high percentage of celery. Celery is high in sodium andconditions the intestinal tract. You can add lettuce, cucumber, parsley, kale and a little apple orcarrot for taste (under 10%).

To me a living food lifestyle is about self-empowerment. It’s about taking my health and well-being back into my own hands and returning to an easier more natural state of equilibrium. Ifthis resonates with you the good news is there are now so many amazing delicious living foodrecipes available you will be able to eat better than ever before without the slightest sense ofdeprivation – it’s just a matter of changing some habits and saying yes to life.

Enjoy the recipes and a radiantly healthy, happy life!

Anand and the Raw Power Team



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The Amazing Power Of Green Juice – calming, energising, alkalising and healingRaw organic Green Juice is the best foundation for a raw food lifestyle. There is almost nothing on the planet that is

better for your body. Use celery as the base and experiment with the other ingredients to taste.

Tools: a Sampson (or similar) juicer. These are now quite reasonably priced, are easy to clean and most importantly workon a powerful, slow rotation so the juice doesn’t become over heated (Many cheaper juicers spin too fast and reduce thenutritional value of the juice by over heating)

Celery (make this the foundation of your juice) it is very high in sodium and conditions yourwhole digestive tract, improving digestion. It is a much better option than carrot whichis high in sugar (even organic carrots these days have 17% sugar – wild carrots if youcan find them have only 3% sugar!)

Leafy Greens (Just as important as celery, though less palatable to begin with – leafy greensare packed with chlorophyll and oxygen and are unparalleled in their ability to alkaliseand heal the body. Try Rocket, Kale, Cos Lettuce, (preferable over Iceberg Lettucewhich has fewer minerals) or any other dark green leafy vegetables.

Cucumber - Also a highly alkalizing vegetable and very refreshing.

Parsley - A cup of minced fresh parsley (about 100g) contains more beta carotene than a largecarrot, almost twice as much vitamin C as an orange, more calcium than a cup of milk,and twenty times as much iron as a serving of liver.

Wheatgrass – What to say about wheatgrass? There are reams of information available on the healing, regenerative proper-ties of wheatgrass. 20 ml of wheatgrass juice is the nutritional equivalent of over one kg of fresh fruit and vegeta-bles. Wheat grass has only about 10-15 calories per teaspoon. It has nearly a gram of protein per teaspoon and in-cludes all eight of the essential amino acids, as well as 13 of the remaining 16.

Tip: Try watering your wheatgrass using 1 part sea water to 19 parts water to get the correct balance of all 92 min-erals needed for perfect health. Grass is the only plant which can absorb all 92 minerals, however, you can still adddiluted sea water when watering all your vegetables and sprouts for a highly mineralized diet.

Apple or carrot- Some people find green juice a little hard to take at the beginning. To make your green juice sweeter youcan add a very small quantity of carrot or apple to your juice (less than 10%). After a while when you grow accus-tomed to taste you can reduce or totally cut out the carrot and apple.

Water – We recommend you water down your juice 4 or 5 parts filtered water to 1 part juice. This is especially importantwhen using wheatgrass Green juice is a very powerful detoxifier and it is best to ease into it gently if you haven’tbeen living a clean, raw food lifestyle. As you progress you can gradually decrease to amount of water to a 50/50mix.

Probiotics - 1 teaspoon of In-Liven probiotic superfood. This is the only certified probiotic powder on the market. In-Livenis the result of over 20 years research & development. The bacteria are produced from fruits and vegetables and not

fast-tracked from faecal matter. Contains significant enzymes, vital amino acids and a broad spectrum of essentialnutrients. In-Liven will re-colonise the gastrointestinal tract with the full spectrum of Lactobacillus (friendly) bacte-ria.

Detoxification - When you begin drinking green juice the pollutants which have been stored in your body will literally be-gin to be flushed out of your cells sometimes causing nausea, head aches or even flu like symptoms. Be happy ifthis happens as it means you are on track to a healthier, more balanced existence. It can also be very helpful to bein contact with someone who has already gone through the process themselves.

Quantity – Begin with 250ml of green juice a day (watering it down 4 to 1 with water) This will give you around 5 glassesto down. As you progress, increase the amount of juice and decrease the water. You can eventually increase to

drinking 500 to 750mls of green juice no problems and your body will sing in total gratitude!You will get optimum nutritional value if you drink your juice within 15 minutes of making it, however, you

will still get amazing benefits if you refrigerate it and drink it throughout the day. You can even add a little

lemon juice or vitamin C powder to help preserve it for up to 24 hours.




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Essential Superfoods Shake

Tools: A blender.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon of maca powder

1 tablespoon of spirulina powder

1 - 2 teaspoons of Wild or Organic Bee Pollen*

1 handful of pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

5 Brazil Nuts

1 tablespoon of soaked Goji berries.

1 tablespoon of virgin coconut oil

1 small apple (or banana or mango…..)

1 teaspoon of mesquite meal

Half a cup of water

Or if you are feeling lazy just use a couple of tablespoons of Raw Powers V3 Ultimate superfoodblend with water and an apple and blend

NB. Quantities are just suggestions will vary from person to person depending on your metabolismand current nutritional needs.

*Some people are allergic to be pollen. (it can create hay fever type symptoms) If you aren’t surebegin with smaller quantities and gradually increase.




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Heavenly Almond Chocolate Milk

(serves 6)

Tools: A blender

Ingredients:

2 cups of almonds – soaked for a minimum of 7 hours

¼ cup raw cacao – ground in a coffee grinder

4 T spoons raw honey

¼ vanilla pod – scrap the seed from the pod

3 cups of pure water

Preparation:

In the blender, blend for a few minutes until smooth and creamy.Now strain the mixture through either a cheese cloth, a nut milk bag or a fine sieve. And serve!

Tip: you can add some more honey to the remaining pulp and dehydrate into cookies.




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Chilli Chai Smoothie

Tools: A blender

Ingredients:

4 frozen bananas

2 cups water

2 handfuls Almonds (1/2 cup)

7 dates

3 tsp Carob powder

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

thin slice ginger or 1/4 tsp ginger powder

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Blend it all and delight in eating with a spoon




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Easy Sprouting Instructions and Chart


Type of seed amt of seed soak time sprouting time amt har-vested

adzuki 1 cup 12 hrs 3 days 2 litre jar

alfalfa 3 tsp 110 hrs 3 days 2 litre jar

almond 1 cup 8 hrs 2 days 2 cups

buckwheat 2 cup 10 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

cabbage 3 tsp 8 hrs 3 days 2 litre jar

clover 2 tsp 8 hrs 3 days 2 litre jar

fenugreek 4 tsp 10 hrs 4 days 2 litre jar

flax 1 cup 8 hrs 2 days 2 cups

garbanzo 1 cup 12 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

lentil 1 cup 10 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

millet 1 cup 10 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

mung 1 cup 12 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

oat groat 2 cups 8 hrs 1 day 2 litre jar

pea 1 cup 10 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

quinoa 1 cup 8 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

radish 3 tsp 8 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

sesame 1 cup 8 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

sunflower 2 cups 12 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

wheat 2 cups 12 hrs 2 days 2 litre jar

wild rice 1. cups 12 hrs 4 days 2 litre jar

1. Select the type of seed fromthe sprouting chart.

2. Place recommendedamount of seeds in a halfgallon glass jar and cover jarwith mesh screen and a rub-ber band.

3. Fill jar with water

4. Soak seeds for suggestedtime.

5. Drain seeds then fill withwater and drain again.

6. Now set the jar at a 45ºangle with good air flow.

7. Continue to rinse and drainfor correct number of days.

8. Soon your sprouts will beready.

9. Expose to some sunlight for15 minutes.

10. Your sprouts are nowready for consumption.

11. Enjoy!



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Raw Power Salad

Ingredients:

1 cos lettuce1 sprig parsley

1 sprig basil1 sprig coriander2 red bell peppers

2 cucumbers3 avocado

1 bunch spring onion3 tomatoes

Chop all ingredients, mix in a large bowl and serve with our Raw Powers dressing:

Raw Power dressing

Ingredients:

½ cup olive oilCeltic sea salt to taste

1-2 lemons juiced or dash of apple cider vinegar

Raw Power Coconut dressing

½ cup virgin coconut oilCeltic sea salt to taste

1-2 lemons juicedFresh basil & coriander to taste

Sea food Salad Sprinkles*

Ingredients:

½ cup pepitas½ cup dulse½ cup kelp

*Note: this salad sprinkle is very rich in minerals - Kelp has the highest amount of minerals (80) ina food you can buy of the shelf in a health food shop



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Spicy Mexican SaladServes 8

Ingredients:

1 cos lettuce

1 small bunch of rocket

2 medium sized tomatoes

1 cup seeded raisins

2-5 hot chilli’s to taste

2 red capsicum

Sprig of fresh oregano

Sprig of fresh mint leaves

1 Salad Onion

1 cob Corn (optional)

Chop all ingredients, making sure the chilli is finely chopped.

Serve with raw power dressing (see raw power salad recipe)



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Curried Crepes

Tools: Blender & dehydrator

Ingredients: serves 3

1 cup golden flax meal1 cup of skin from granny Smith apples

½ cup of unsweetened shredded dried coconut½ tsp freshly ground turmeric

½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt½ tsp freshly ground cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice2 cups filtered water

To make the curried crepes in a high-speed blender combine all ingredients and blend to form asmooth batter with the consistency of thick cream. For each crepe using an offset spatula spread a ¼cup[ of batter into a 1/8 inch round layer on a non-stick drying sheet. . You should have 4 crepes inall. Keep any leftover batter for later use. Dehydrate at 40C for 1 hour and 30 minutes or longer or

until dry but still pliable.

Filling ideas: season and toss red tomato peeled and juliened, ½ granny smith jullienned, 1 avocado,grated carrot, chopped basil leaves, lemon juice, sea salt , ground pepper




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Sprouted Rye Bread

Tools: juicer with blank screen for pastes and nut butters, dehydrator

Ingredients:

4 cups of rye (sprouted 1 – 2 days)2 medium carrots2 tsp of Celtic salt

1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)

Directions:

Put sprouted rye and carrots through juicer with blank screen to make dough. Mix in salt and cara-way seed.

Form the dough into bread sized patties of about ½ cm thick. Dehydrate at 40 – 45C for 4 -6 hours

on a non-stick sheet until they are ready to flip over. Then remove non-stick sheet and put on todehydrator mesh. Dehydrate for another 4 hours (or longer if you prefer your bread drier)



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Flax Crackers

Tools: Food Processor, Dehydrator

Ingredients:|

4 cups whole flax seeds, soaked 4-6 hours

Celtic sea salt to taste2 carrots or whatever vegetables you wish

Directions:

Soak flax seeds for 4 to 6 hours in purified water. You will then have formed a gelatinous mixture.In the food processor process the mixture with vegetables and salt. be sure to keep moist and loose

for spreading. Spread mixture as thin as possible on your dehydrator trays with a teflex sheet on top.Keep your hands wet as this will help to spread the flax seeds (or use a spatula) Dehydrate at 40c for5-6 hours and then flip the mixture and remove the teflex sheet. Continue dehydrating until the mix-

ture is completely dry. Approximately 5-6 hours.

Optional:You could add garlic, onions, tomato, carrot juice, taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, chilli powder,

cumin, pulp from your vegetable juice in any combination. Be creative and make up your ownrecipe.




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Raw Living Garden Pizza

(Serves 8)

Tools: Sampson juicer or a food processor and a blender. Dehydrator or oven at very low temperature

Ingredients:

Crust

1 cup of flaxseed (soaked)1 handful of desiccated coconut

1 apple1 handful of basil

1 cup of sprouted buckwheat1/4 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt

Topping

1 cup sunflower seeds (Soaked and/or sprouted)5 tablespoons of virgin cold pressed olive oil

½ an avocado4 tablespoons of coconut oil

½ tablespoon of Celtic sea salt1 tablespoon of dulse/kelp/pepita sprinkles

1 teaspoon of lemon juice

½ cup of water½ a small onion cut into thin slices

1 tomato1 capsicum

1 handful of parsley

Directions:

Crust

Mix the crust ingredients in a bowl and then process through a Sampson juicer or you can use a foodprocessor or blender. Roll dough into a ball and then spread flat into a round pizza shape using a wet

spoon onto teflex dehydrator tray or pizza tray. Place in dehydrator for 8 hours at 40c. Alternatively youcan place the base in your oven at a very low temperature with the door slightly ajar for 8 hours (to makesure you are not heating above 40c buy and oven thermometer to check the temperature, this way all the

enzymes, life-force and nutrition will be preserved in your food!

Topping

Blend or process the sunflower seeds, olive oil, avocado, coconut oilCeltic sea salt, dulse/kelp/pepita sprinkles, lemon juice & water. Spread the mixture over the pizza base

and then add sliced tomatoes, capsicum and onion and garnish with a handful of parsley.

If you would like your pizza warm, place in a dehydrator or oven at 40c for 30 minutes.




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Sprouted Lentil Burgers

Serves 4-5

Tools: Food processor

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups of lentils (sprouted 1-2 days)2 medium carrots grated

1 medium zucchini grated1 small chilli pepper (optional)

1 teaspoon of Celtic salt1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons paprika1 clove garlic crushed (to taste)

1 small red bell pepper2 teaspoon grated ginger

1 dash of tamari (optional)

2 to 4 few tablespoons flax meal (as required to bind burgers)

Directions:

Add all ingredients in food processor and process till blended.Add enough flax meal to bind burger .

Shape mix into burger patties on dehydrator sheets.Dehydrate at 40C for 3 – 6 hours.

Remove sheets, flip the burgers over and place on dehydrator mesh. Dehydrate for as long asnecessary



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Choc chip superfood cookies(makes 8 cookies)

Tools: food processor

Ingredients:

½ cup pepitas2 cups brazil nuts

3 tablespoons macca root powder¼ cup raw chocolate nibs1 Tablespoon raw honey

½ cup raisins

In the food processor process the brazil nuts for 5 minutes or until it becomes oil and almost liquid. Addrest of ingredients except chocolate nibs and blend thoroughly. Mix in the chocolate nibs by hand andform in little round cookies. Place on dehydrator mesh sheets and dehydrate for 16 hours, more or less

depending on whether you like your cookies soft of crunchy.

Enjoy! And receive superfood nutrition at the same time.




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GOURMET LIVING FOOD RECIPES FOR YOU

Sprouted Hummus

Tools: Food processor or a powerful blender

Ingredients

2 Cups of chickpeas (soaked and/or sprouted)

¾ of a cup of cold pressed olive oil

Juice of one lemon

A handful of fresh herbs – garlic chives, basil, coriander, parsley

1 shallot (optional)

1 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt

A dash of wheat free tamari or nama shoyu (optional)

¼ of a cup of water

PreparationSoak chickpeas over night (or soak for at least 8 hours)

Drain water from chickpeas and put them into a sprouting jar, rinsing them 2 twice a day for 2 days.(You can also make this recipe after soaking the Chickpeas for 8 hours- sprouting them is optional)

Directions:

Place half of the chickpeas into a blender or food processor, add olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, salt, ta-mari and blend into a smooth paste. Slowly add the remaining chickpeas to the mix, adding water ifthe mix gets too thick. If you like your hummus extra creamy, add more olive oil instead of water.



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Brazil Nut Pesto


Ingredients:

1 big bunch of basil

2 cups of brazil nuts

1 clove of garlic

Squeeze of lemon juice

Salt to taste

In the food processor process all ingredients into a paste.

Serve with Flax crackers.



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Brazil nut butter

Tools: Food Processor

Ingredients:

3 cups brazil nuts

Directions:

In the food processor process the brazil nuts for 5 minutes or until it forms a smooth creamy butter.

Store in the fridge and serve on flax crackers.

Brazil nuts are the only nuts that you can make such an easy nut butter from, they are also the richestsource (in the plant kingdom) of selenium on the planet - that’s why they are our favourite nut.




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Living mango vegetable curryServes 6

Tools: Blender and food processor (or knife)

Ingredients:

Curry Paste:

3-4 large red chilli peppers1 handful of fresh coriander (replace with basil if not in season)

6 basil leaves1/4 red capsicum

1/2 red onion1/2 tomato

1 piece of fresh ginger ( a piece 1/2 the size of your thumb)100ml of cold presses olive oil

1 clove of garlic1/4 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt

1/2 lime or lemon

Vegetables for curry:

1 medium sized mango1 small sweet potato

The equivalent of 1 cup of butternut pumpkin3/4 red capsicum

1/2 red onion1 head of broccoli1 and 1/2 tomatoes

1 medium sized cucumber1 handful of fresh coriander

1 avocado

6 basil leaves1/2 a lime or lemon

1 cup of virgin coconut oilNama shoyu tamari

Directions:For the curry paste simply place all the ingredients except the olive oil in blender. Gradually add

olive oil while blending into a smooth paste. For the main body of the curry either slice vegetablesvery finely using a food processor (slicing blade) or slice finely with a knife. Then add curry paste,

coconut oil and mix thoroughly.

Note: if you let the curry stand in the fridge for a few hours the vege’s will soak up more flavour.You can also very gently heat the curry at a low temp for no more than 1 minute and serve warm.



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Herb Nut loaf

Tools: Food processor, Samson juicer (or similar) .

Ingredients:

2/3 cup almonds (soaked for 8 hours)

1 ¼ cup of flaxseed

½ cup pepitas (soaked for 6 hours)

1 cup of celery juice (no pulp)

Small quantity Finely chopped fresh rosemary

1 cup of finely shredded carrots

1 tsp Celtic sea salt (to taste)

A few dashes of wheat free tamari or nama shoyu

1 tablespoons of lemon juice

1 small handful of parsley, onion and/or garlic chives

Preparation

Grind flaxseed to a meal in a coffee grinder or suitable blender. Process almonds and pepitas inblender (or food processor). Mix in flax meal, lemon juice, Celtic salt, shredded carrots, rosemary,parsley and chives and process a little more while slowly adding celery juice until you obtain wet

but firm consistency. Form mixture into a loaf or place it in a suitable mould. Let it stand in the

fridge for 3 to 4 hours for flavours to blend.

Serves 4 to 6



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Zucchini Fettuccini

Tools: Blender, spiralizer and/or peeler

Ingredients:

3 medium sized zucchini’s – peeled

3 medium sized tomatoes

A handful of fresh basil

3 spring onion stalks

A handful of soaked almonds

½ a large avocado

A squeeze of lemon juice

1 tablespoon of coconut butter.

Directions:

Turn the zucchini into “spaghetti" using the spiralizer. If you don’t have a spiralizer you can use a vegeta-ble peeler for create the “pasta”.

-Blend all the other ingredients in a blender to make a creamy tomato sauce.

-Mix the sauce with the “pasta”




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Apple cake with banana cream

Tools: Food processor and/or blender, peeler

Ingredients:

Crust

1 ½ cups dates - soaked for 10 min

1 ½ cups almonds - soaked for a minimum of 7 hours

Filling

2-3 apples – peeled and chopped

2 bananas - sliced

1/2 cup coconut oil

¼ cup macadamias - soaked for a minimum of 7 hours

¼ cup lemon juice

1 ½ cups dates – soaked for ½ hour

Banana cream4 bananas

1 cup coconut oil

Directions:

To make crust, process almonds and dates in a food processor to form a sticky dough.Press into a 9 inch pie dish.

Arrange bananas on top of the crust for a layer between the crust and the filling. To make the fillingadd apple, coconut oil, lemon juice, dates and macadamias into the food processor. Process all ingre-

dients until smooth and pour over bananas and crust. Refrigerate.To make the banana cream blend banana and coconut oil until smooth. Serve cake with a dollop of

banana cream, and feast!




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Apple Crumble Pie

(Serves 8-10)

This recipe is purely scrumptious!It is so rich, recommended for special occasions only

Tools: Food processor, grater

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 ½ cups pecans soaked for 8 hours

1 ½ cups dates

Filling:

3 apples – peeled, cored and grated1 ½ cup raisins

2 cups pecans – coarsely chopped1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons honey

2 tsp cinnamon

Preparation:

Crust:

In the food processor process the dates and pecans until there forms a smooth dough.Spread the dough evenly in a 9 inch pie dish and place in the fridge to set.

Filling:In a large bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients and spread onto crust.

Place in the fridge to set for 3 hours.

You can serve as is, or place in the dehydrator at 145 F for half an hour, for a warm pie.Serve with vanilla ice cream see page 32 , or custard see page 29 .




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Avocado Chocolate Pie


Ingredients:

Crust 2 ½ cups desiccated coconut

1 ½ cups dates – soaked for 20 min

Filling

2-3 avocadoes

1 Banana (Optional)

3 tablespoons of raw honey (optional)

3 tablespoons of coconut butter

10 tablespoons or cocoa powder (not raw)

2 cups dates (pitted)

In the food processor process the first two ingredients for the base and press onto a 9 inch pie dish.

Press down firmly and put in the fridge to set.

For the filling process thoroughly the remaining ingredients into a smooth creamy, unctuousmousse. Spread onto pie crust and eat right then or place in the fridge for later.




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Apricot Banana Cake

Tools: Food processor

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 ½ cup dates/dried apricots1 ½ cup almonds

Filling:

3 bananas¼ cup coconut oil

½ cup dates

Preparation:

Using the food processor, process the apricots and almonds into a paste and spread out onto a 9 inchpie dish. Making sure to bring the dough evenly up the sides.

Still using the food processor process the bananas, coconut oil and dates until smooth and creamy.Pour onto pie crust and

refrigerate. The coconut oil should completely set the pie.Decorate with crushed nuts and serve!

This is a very simple a Yummy dessert, with only 5 ingredients, it can be completed within 10 min-utes. Enjoy living a gourmet lifestyle with the effort of one minute noodles!




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Banana Custard(Serves 8)

This is an incredibly simple but incredibly effective recipe.

Tools: Food processor or blender.

Ingredients:

8 medium bananas – cut in chunks1 cup coconut oil/butter

1 cup dates – soaked for half an hour

Directions:

Using either a food processor or a blender, process all ingredients to a rich creamy consistency.Place in fridge until ready to use.Serve with your favourite cake.




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Custard Cake

Tools: Food processor, pie dish.

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 ½ cup almonds1 cup dates or 3 tablespoons honey

Filling:

Meat from 1 ½ young coconuts1 large banana

½ cup coconut oil4 tablespoons honey

¼ - ½ vanilla pod

Using the food processor, process the dates & almonds together and press into a 9inch pie dish -chill.

Using a blender, blend the coconut meat and coconut oil together until liquid. Gradually adding restof ingredients – adding more coconut oil if needed (beware not to let the coconut flavour overpower)

or alternatively some coconut water.Pour onto crust, decorate with almond pieces and ether chill and serve cold (or warm in the dehydra-

tor for 10 min, for a warm & runny custard pie) and serve with vanilla ice cream.




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Hazelnut Praline Cakewith vanilla ice cream


Directions:

Base:

2 cups Hazelnut – soaked overnight1 cup Dates soaked for 5 min

½ cup Desiccated Coconut¼ cup raw Chocolate Chips

1tsp honey

Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth.Spread evenly over 9’’ pie dish remembering to bring it all the way up the sides.

Filling:

1 cup Hazelnut – soaked overnight½ cup grated Apple

1 tsp Honey½ cup dates soaked in 1 cup water

Blend all ingredients including date soak water until smooth and creamy,adding more water if necessary. Pour onto pie crust and set in fridge for at least an hour. Serve with

vanilla ice cream for a white dream experience.




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Smooth vanilla coconut ice cream

(Serves 4)

Tools: Blender; Champion juicer or food processor

Ingredients:

Meat of 2 to 4 young coconuts, depending on yield1 vanilla bean

4 frozen bananas (whole if using a Champion juicer, finely chopped if using a food processor)

Directions:

Put the coconut meat in a blender. Scrape the seeds out of the vanilla bean, and add to theblender. Blend until smooth.

Combine the bananas and meat and process through a Champion juicer using the blank plate

The easiest way to do this is to add one banana and a little coconut meat at a time. You mayneed to mix the ice cream a little afterward to distribute the coconut evenly.

If you don't have a Champion, process the finely chopped frozen banana in a food processor.When the "ice cream" is white and fluffy, add the meat, and process for a little while longer. Ifyou're not eating it immediately (a tough task!), put it into individual bowls and return to the

freezer.

Variation 1: Add chopped fruit or nuts.`

Variation 2: Make a fruit or carob sauce, and pour it over the top.




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Ecstasy Balls

Tools: Food processor or powerful blender.

1 cup soaked dates (30 mins soaking time)

7 TBS cocoa

3 cups soaked and dehydrated almonds

3 ½ TBS honey

1-2 drops peppermint essential oil

Desiccated coconut to coat

Directions:

Grind the almonds to a powder in coffee grinder. Put dates and honey in food processor with “s”

blade (possibly could work in blender). Process until dates are blended, add peppermint oil. Addground almonds gradually, keep blending and checking consistency until firm enough that you canroll into balls. Roll into balls in the palm of your hands (one inch diameter). Coat balls in the desic-

cated coconut by rolling on a plate or board. Put in fridge to firm.




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Carrot and Brazil Nut Cake

Tools: food processor, blender or coffee grinder

Ingredients:

7 carrots

2 ½ cups of brazil nuts1/2 cup brown or golden flax seeds, soaked overnight

1 cup raw honey1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup raisins3 tablespoons psyllium powder

1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions: Grate carrots. Blend brazil nuts and flax seeds separately into meals. Add raisins, vanilla, shredded

coconut, cinnamon and honey and mix in processor until fully blended. Last of all mix in psylliumand flax meal and process a little more. Put mixture into 9 inch spring form cake tin and put in fridge

for 1 hour to set. After 1 hour free cake from its container and spread icing on top.

Icing 1 cup honey

1 cup brazil nuts2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla

Blend brazil nuts, honey, lemon juice and vanilla in a blender until mixture is thick and creamy. Af-ter icing the cake garnish with your favourite nuts.




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Tropical Strawberry Cream Pie


Ingredients:

Crust½ cups pitted dates – soaked for 20 min

1/4 cup dried figs1/4 cup seeded raisins

1/2 cup soaked almonds1/2 cup of soaked or sprouted sunflower kernels

1 cup Brazil nuts

Filling

1/2 cup strawberries1/2 cup tropical fruit - jackfruit or papaya or mango or durian

1/4 cup Brazil nuts1 banana (Optional)

1/4 cup desiccated coconut

3/4 cup coconut butter (coconut oil)1/2 cup dates (pitted)

3 tablespoons agave nectar or honey

Directions

In the food processor process the crust ingredients for the base and press onto a 9 inch pie dish.Press down firmly and put in the fridge to set.

For the filling thoroughly process the remaining ingredients into a smooth creamy mousse.Spread onto pie crust and decorate with strawberries and tropical fruits of your choice.

For a really exotic finish sprinkle 1 teaspoon of raw cacao nibs on top.




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THE RAW FOOD KITCHEN

The Excalibur Dehydrator

Gourmet chefs, health experts and families demanding the best recommendExcalibur food dehydrators. Gourmet raw food chefs Charlie Trotter andRoxanne, health educators Nomi Shannon, Alissa Cohen, Shazzie andCherrie Soria all recommend Excalibur as the world's leading fooddehydrator.

A dehydrator adds significantly to your ability to create a large repertoire ofraw food recipes. With a dehydrator you can warm foods on a cold day,make your own raw cookies, pizzas, bread, crackers and burgers, prepare

seasoned nuts and seeds for snacks, make energy bars and dried fruit leathers and eliminatepreservatives and additives from baby food. Dehydration also concentrates the food’s natural flavour,sweetness and aroma. A dehydrator is a wonderful addition to your kitchen if you have your owngarden as you can preserve and savour every fruit and garden vegetable you grow. It makes buying and

drying bulk foods in-season inexpensive.

The Excalibur’s patented drying system dries trays evenly. Theelectronics are back-mounted so that spills won’t dry on. The adjustablethermostat dries with precision and ensures enzymes are preserved. Theremovable dishwasher-safe trays are easy to load. Trays can beremoved to allow big items to be dehydrated. It costs 4-6c per hour to

run. The timer model allows you to be able to sleep or leave the housewhile your machine is running, knowing it will shut itself off. Thechassis is made from lightweight-indestructible polycarbonate that iscool to the touch.

The Alphion Alkalising Water Filter

The human body should be naturally balanced acid/alkaline. Howevertoday’s lifestyle—acidic foods, fizzy drinks, pollution and stress, is nowcausing our bodies to accumulate too much acid.

Excess acid causes our natural waste disposal system to be completelyoverloaded. In response our body’s homeostasis stores the acid waste in fattytissues and joints which creates a potential breeding ground for all kinds tomodern day disease.

The Alphion is the only water ionizer/alkalizer to automatically control pHoutput. Water is filtered then passed through platinum coated titaniumplates which produce positive (acid) and negative (alkaline) ions. Thewater produced is alive, donating electrons to your body which equalsmore energy.

The Alphion filter blocks chlorine and bacteria, retains essentialminerals and adds calcium and magnesium. The water is oxygensaturated– double the content of tap water. Micro-clustered tinymolecules groups, around 5 times smaller than tap water, supportmaximum hydration. 90 day full money back guarantee. 2 year parts

and labour warranty.

www.rawpower.com.au

Ph 1300 664 179

9 tray Excaliburwith timer -$549.

Alphion Filter.$1,795.



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The Oscar Vital Max

Juicer

The Oscar Vital Max Juicer is aliving juicer which means itmaintains active nutrients andenzymes in the juice. Heat, staticelectricity and the enormousamount of air drawn into highspeed juicers destroys thesenutrients and causes oxidation tooccur more rapidly.

The Oscar Vital Max 900features a patented 3 step augercrushing system and silicon sealaround the juicing cone whichprovides the maximum amountof pulp-free juice. The Oscarcomes complete with everything

you need to make nut butters,frozen fruit ice-cream, babyfoods, pasta, and much more.With the Oscar, the pulp is ex-pelled from the front of the juicerso there's no need to stop andstart. Low noise, easy cleaningand continuous juicing makes fora whole new juicing experience.

The Power Mill Blender

Using a super powered 2 horsepower motor and high speedblades (281kpm), the Power MillBlender will make smoothies,purees, whole fruit and vegetable

juices, grind beans and cereals,cook soups and much more.

The Power Mill Blender featuresa two liter non-leachingpolycarbonate container with asquare base which helps topropel food back into the centre.The blender also features:

• a five point digital timer -30 secs, 1 min, 3 mins,6 mins & 10 mins

• a large, central variablespeed controller plushi-speed pulse button

• a thermostatic shut-off withaudio-visual alarm

Unlike other blenders you canmake ice-cream, nut butters and

soups in seconds.

The Magimix Food

Processor

The big capacity Magimix 5200food processor features apowerful yet quiet, commercial-grade induction motor thatautomatically adjusts its speed

for the job in hand.It's also guaranteed for 12 years.The main bowl is made of Lexan,a tough, polycarbonate materialthat's used for aeroplanewindows, and strong enough totake a person's weight!

Inside there's a Sabatier knifethat can chop anything in

seconds - even tiny quantities.

It's supplied with a host ofaccessories for slicing,shredding, chopping, whisking,

juicing, grating, blending andmixing.

• 3.6 L, Wattage 1100 W

• Motor 12 year, parts 1 yearguarantee

www.rawpower.com.au

Ph 1300 664 179

$495


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Easy Green Sprouter

Spirooli 3 in 1 Slicer

The World Cuisine Spirooli Spiral Slicer is a great tool for makingunique noodles with vegetables.

It has suction cups feet to hold it in place while you work. The 3 bladesare a slicer, a large noodle, a medium noodle.

It has 3 interchangeable blades. It is easy to use. Prepare gourmet foodsquickly like veggie noodles or apple rings. The Spirooli makes thicknoodle cuts and is perfect for zucchini.

If you want the thin and small angel hair pasta noodles you can use theSpiral Slicer Saladacco. I use both the Saladacco and World Cuisine

Spirooli because they make different sized cuts.

The brand name of this slicer is "World Cuisine". It was called "Spirooli" in the past, and the company simply changedthe name to "World Cuisine". It is the exact same machine and the name "Spirooli" is no longer being used on the box

The Easy Green sprouter automatically soaks, rinses, mists,oxygenates and drains the sprouts ready for you to eat in about 7 -10 days. This sprouter has 5 trays so you can sprout an abundantmix of organic sprouting seeds at the one time such as alfalfa,broccoli, lentil, mung, sunflower and wheatgrass. The trays can beplaced directly into the fridge. This is the only domestic unit whichcan easily be turned into a commercial application as the units canbe stacked up to five or 6 high.The automatic sprouter by EasyGreen takes the mess out of sprouting. If you love consuming fresh

sprouts but have had difficulty with the continuing process required to grow them such as pre-soaking and rinsing (between3 and 6 times a day), then this sprouter is the perfect compliment to your living food kitchen.

Sprouts have the greatest nutrient activity of all raw foods. This is because sprouts are actually still in the process ofgrowing. They are at the peak of their life force. The body readily absorbs these nutrients from sprouts, and they are easilydigested. This saves your body energy. Because sprouts, or germinated seeds, are pre-digested food, they have what's calleda "higher biological efficiency value" than whole seeds, whether raw or cooked. Sprouts also have a regenerating effect onthe human body. Why? It's due to the high concentration of RNA, DNA, protein and essential minerals that's found only inliving cells.

Seeds that are sprouting generate heat during germination and need to be cooled to avoid mould and rotting. This seedsprouter is so successful because water is misted onto the seed using a timer set to 96 activations. This is critical tocontrolling the humidity which affects the sturdiness of your sprouts. Sprouts require littlewater but abundant amounts of oxygen. Other automated sprouters and conventional sprouting

$295

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What Are Super Foods and Why Eat Them?

Foods which are very high in essential nutrients are called superfoods and they can help usreach optimum levels of health by providing us with the vitamins and minerals which aremissing from our diet.

Superfoods are an excellent way to make up for dietary deficiencies. Even if you are eating a100% organic diet you will still not be able to get all the nutrients you need from your fooddue to unsustainable, profit driven agricultural practices which have seriously depleted oursoils and hybridised our food .

Many nutritionists claim that deficiency is worse than toxicity. Even though toxic build upneeds to be dealt with, in some ways the body can cope with a certain amount of toxicity.However, mineral, vitamin, protein, fat or even enzyme deficiencies can have a serious and

immediate impact on your health.

Recent research has shown that most Americans are protein deficient at a cellular level and

that includes meat eaters. Somehow the protein isn’t getting to our cells. As for minerals andvitamins most people fall way below the levels of what is required for optimum health.

Fruit which was once highly mineralised and low in sugar has now been so hybridized that itis nothing but a seedless sugar trap. For example; wild bananas, oranges and strawberries arehighly mineralised and much lower in sugar than their commercially grown counterparts andthat includes organic!

In one of his many experiments on mineralisation a brilliant research scientist called Maynard

Murray found that hens who were fed food containing the full complement of organic miner-als grew larger, laid larger eggs, exhibited perfect health, were free from disease and remained

calm when approached by men. The control group of hens who were fedthe same food with a depleted mineral content were nervous when ap-proached by the flock tender, exhibited disease such as slipped tendonsand worms and several died of unknown causes. Noneof the mineralised chickens died. These experimentswere repeated with many other animals and crops withastounding results.Maynard Murray's research is truly ground breakingand has been almost totally overlooked. (for fascinatingreading check out his book “Sea Energy Agriculture”)



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Total Nutrition Superfood ShakeThis is very latest shake we developed for ourselves at Raw Power to ensure we were getting the fullspectrum of nutrition needed for optimal health. It has an amazing range of vitamins, minerals, en-

zymes, omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, protein, fats and carbohydrates. It also has strong antiviral, anti-

fungal and antibacterial properties plus brain balancing nutrients, to name a few. We find it is an amaz-ing appetite suppressant: Drinking one of these shakes in the mornings often keeps us going well intothe afternoon!

Tools: A blender.Ingredients:

1or 2 teaspoons of macca powder1 tablespoon of spirulina powder or 1 teaspoon of AFA algae

1 - 2 teaspoons of Wild or Organic Bee Pollen*1 handful of soaked pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1 tablespoon of virgin coconut oil1 tablespoon of hempseed oil or

2 tablespoons of hempseed meal (For pets only within Australia)4 medium bananas

2-3 large handfuls of leafy greens1 handful of soaked Goji berries

2-3 cups of fresh green organic juice (celery, lettuce, cucumber, parsley or other greens) If you don’thave green juice available you can use filtered water.

Or if you are feeling lazy just use a couple of tablespoons or Raw Powers superfood blend. Powermixwith water and an apple and blend (For pets only!) For human consumption you must remove the

hempseed from the mix. (Australian Government Law prohibits the consumption of hempseed by hu-mans)

NB. Quantities are just suggestions will vary from person to person depending on your metabolismand current nutritional needs.*Some people are allergic to be pollen. (it can create hay fever type symptoms) If you aren’t sure beginwith smaller quantities and gradually increase.



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WILD EUCALYPTUS BEE POLLEN – The King of Foods Our bee pollen is wild Eucalyptus pollen from Western Australia; one of the cleanest environments in the world. Bee pollen isan alkaline food considered by nutritionists to be one of the most complete foods found in natureand is a rich source of high-quality protein since it contains all the essential amino acids. Bee pol-len contains vitamins A, B, C, and E, and is extraordinarily rich in most of the B vitamins, includ-

ing folic acid (folate). Some of the minerals included in bee pollen include: barium, boron, calcium,copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc.Bee pollen contains over 5,000 enzymes and the phytonutrients (such as co-enzymes, bioflavon-oids, phytosterols, and carotenoids) found in bee pollen number in the thousands. Bee pollen is15% natural lecithin. Sprinkle onto smoothies, add to desserts and fruit salad. Take 1-3 Tbsp a day.Store in the fridge. Warning: some people have an allergic reaction to bee pollen.

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) – The Natural Solution for Pain that Also Helps Reverse Ag-

ing

Everyone is deficient in sulphur! MSM is a naturally-occurring form of dietary sulphur. It is the first safe, natural, side-effect-free remedy for many types of pain and inflammation. In the body, MSM reverses aging in the skin, hair, nails, tissues and

joints. It softens leathery internal tissues by rebuilding connective tissue with elastic sulphur bonds. This is how MSM lives upto its reputation of building collagen and maintaining healthy joints. This is also why MSM increases

flexibility (good for yoga), hastens recovery time from sore muscles, and is excellent for recovery fromathletic injuries. Because of its collagen-building properties, MSM creates smooth skin, thick lustroushair, and strong nails. MSM makes the tissues more permeable so that they may move nutrients in andtoxins out with greater ease. MSM is volatile and destroyed by cooking; with juice or cold water it dis-solves readily. MSM has a very bitter taste. Please don’t add it to your smoothie! Dissolve it in waterand add the juice of ½ lemon. You can add a pinch of salt to produce a sports drink flavour. MSM worksoptimally when taken with Vitamin C.

IN-LIVEN - Organic Probiotic Super Food In-Liven contains 13 strains of Lactobacillus bacteria produced from totally organic fruits and vegetables and provides signifi-cant enzymes, vital amino acids and a broad spectrum of essential nutrients. The 26 non-genetically engineered organic livingwhole foods are rich in phyto-nutrients. This product helps re-colonize the intestinal flora and helps restore proper intestinalbalance. It helps eliminate “unfriendly” bacteria and counteracts medical and food-chain antibiotic dam-

age while supporting the body to enhance immune function. It also optimises nutrient absorption andassimilation while also helping guard against “nutrient starvation”. A wonderful source of enzymes –(without them nothing would happen).All metabolic processes require mediation by specific enzymes. Vitamins, minerals, and hormones can-not do their work without the presence of enzymes. They are needed for every chemical reaction thatoccurs in our body. When it gets to the point that our body can no longer produce certain enzymes, ourlife ends. Enzymes are needed for effective digestion and nutrient absorption. Weight control, longevity,and overall health are some of the benefits of an enzyme-rich raw food diet. Cooked food is totally de-void of enzymes and over-burdens the pancreas. Enzyme powder or capsules are highly recommended,along with raw foods, to make up for the immense enzyme drain due to many years of eating cookedfoods. It is estimated people could extend their lifespan by 20 years or more simply by maintainingproper enzyme levels. Take 1 tsp per day dissolved in a glass of water or juice.ORGANIC COCONUT OIL – Another Miracle of Nature

Great for your skin, one of the best anti-Candida foods and highly recommended for weight loss, coconut oil is another miracleof nature. Incredibly, even though it is a fat, coconut oil actually assists weight control by promoting the body’s ability to burnunwanted fat and has even been shown to lower levels of bad cholesterol. Consuming it on a daily basis will do miracles foryour skin. In addition it has remarkable anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties and for this reason is a powerful allyin the fight against Candida. Coconut oil is also being used by thyroid sufferers to increase body metabolism.

It is the highest source of saturated medium chain triglycerides (MCT) of any naturally occurring vegan foodsource. Furthermore, around 50% of these MCT’s are made up of lauric acid, the most important essential fattyacid in building and maintaining the body’s immune system. Apart from coconut oil, the only other source oflauric acid found in such high concentrations is in mother’s milk. These medium chain fatty acids are moredigestible and much more stable than any other fat. In fact unlike any other oil it can be left at room tempera-ture for a year and doesn’t go rancid! Coconut oil is a must for any vegan diet!!! Add 1 Tbsp to smoothies,soups & desserts. Rub on gums for assistance with gum conditions. Use as moisturiser. Store in a dark cup-board.



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CACAO - Nature’s Anti-Depressant, Super Antioxidant and the Food of the Gods Cacao beans contain over 300 chemically identifiable compounds making it one of themost complex food substances on Earth! It contains: anandamide (bliss chemical),arginine (nature's Viagra), dopamine (neurotransmitter), epicatechins (antioxidants),histamine, magnesium, serotonin (anti-stress neurotransmitter), tryptophan (anti-depressant amino acid), phenylethylamine (PEA), polyphenols (antioxidants), tyramine,

and salsolinol. It has high levels of magnesium and the highest level of antioxidants ofany foods. It has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to three times what isfound in green tea. Available in whole beans, nibs, powder and butter. Eat the beans andnibs whole or add them to a trail mix. Use cacao desserts, smoothies, hot/warm

chocolate drinks and delicious healthy raw chocolates. Available in beans, nibs, powder and butter.

GOJI BERRIES - A great tasting superfood for longevity and glowing health. Did you know that in some remote places in this world, a life expectancy of more than 100 years is notuncommon?

Research has shown that many of the world's longest living people consume regular daily helpings of a tinyred fruit that may just be the world's most powerful food—the goji berry. In Asia goji berries have long been regarded as a longevity, strength

building and sexual potency food of the highest order. The berriesmay be one of the most nutritionally dense foods available;containing 19 kinds of amino acids (six times higher than bee pollen),all 8 essential amino acids as well as up to 21 trace minerals. Theyare also the richest source of carotenoids (more beta carotene thancarrots) and 500 times the vitamin C by weight than oranges. Inaddition to a wide variety of these and other vitamins, goji berriesalso contain about 11 mg of iron per 100 grams and an array ofpowerful phytochemicals.Some of the benefits include: Extends life by protecting bodies frompremature aging through it's powerful antioxidant action; increasesenergy and strength, especially when fighting disease; maintainshealthy blood pressure; reduces risk of cancer and promotes cell growth in cancer recovery; reducescholesterol; promotes normal blood sugar; helps to lose weight and gain lean body mass; supports eye healthand improves vision; detoxifies the liver; minimizes menopausal symptoms; enhances sexual function andoffer a host of other benefits.Soak Goji berries in water for 1 hour, and add into smoothies. Add to desserts and trail mix.ACAI BERRY POWDER Pronounced ‘ah-sigh-ee’, this royal purple fruit with the rich cocoa-berry taste is consistently named asone of the planet’s Top Ten Antioxidant Superfruits! This super healthy superfood from a wild andvigorous Brazillian tropical palm growing abundantly over 2.5 million acres of Amazon River floodplains isharvested by local tribes then freeze-dried immediately to preserve its amazing nutritional propertiesincluding:

• Essential Fatty Acids (Omegas 6 & 9)

• 19 Amino Acids (proteins)

• Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, & P (flavonoids)

• Fibre (30+%)

• Minerals (potassium, iron, phosphorous, calcium)

• Trace elements (chromium, cobalt, molybdenum)

• Phytosterols (cholesterol-busting)

• Polyphenols (free-radical-scavenging)

The secret weapon of many famous athletes who love the very low sugar content and Low Glycemic Index (GI), & 2x more antioxidants than blueberries, 10x more than red grapes, 30x more than red wine, andORAC values higher than pomegranate, cranberries and even Goji, what’s not to love? Serving suggestion:

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AFA KLAMATH LAKE ALGAEKlamath Blue Green Algae is the most nutrient dense food on the planet. Due to the algae's nutritious soft cell wall, thesenutrients are readily available to the body. As the body uses only a small amount of energy to convert this superfood intofuel, consuming Klamath Blue Green Algae is a fast, efficient and energizing way to improve any diet. The discovery ofthe incredible food value concentrated in AFA, Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae, an ancient blue-green microalgae, haspopularized this nutrient dense whole food that contains more protein, B12 and chlorophyll than any other food source.Klamath Blue Green Algae has such a complete nutritional profile, available in forms that are directly accessible and easilysuperior to any other algae on the market and has become the focus of much attention in the health food industry.Algae has been eaten in various forms for thousands of years. It is packed with beta-carotene and B-Complex biologicallyactive vitamins, enzymes, chlorophyll, fatty acids, neuropeptide precursors (peptides are joined amino acids), lipids,

carbohydrates, minerals, trace minerals, pigments and other essential growth factors. It contains all eight essential aminoacids and both semi-essential amino acids. It is a concentrated source of arginine, known to build and tone muscle tissue.Most importantly, the essential amino acid profile of AFA is virtually identical to that required by the human body. Novital amino acids are wasted.In trying to understand the physiological benefits of blue green algae we must also consider the impressive list of sugars itcreates: "Alginics, fucoidins, galactans, agars, laminarins, mannans, ribose. to name only a few". The algae use thesecomplex sugars for all its bio-chemical needs, such as the building, repairing, and replacing of damaged structures.Research has shown it's not only what you eat, but what your body absorbs and assimilates that is important. Microalgae,existing at the beginning of the food chain, provides the simplest form of balanced, whole food nutrients. Klamath BlueGreen Algae has a very nutritious, easily digested, soft cell wall, comprised of a glucolipoprotein complex. This allowsrapid absorption of vital nutrients with 95% assimibility, at almost no cost to the body's digestive energy supplies. Most ofthe nutrients in AFA are active and in forms that are directly useable by the body."The greatest value of A.F.A. is not only its nutrient concentration, but its effect on the nervous system, specifically the pituitary, pineal,

and hypothalamus. People taking A.F.A. have reported an overall increase in mental alertness, mental stamina, short and long termmemory, problem solving, creativity, dream recall, a greater sense of well being and centeredness." Dr Gabriel Cousens, M.D.,author in Body, Mind, Spirit, April 1995.Possible benefits include, increase endurance and stamina, lift and balance mood to reduce stress, increase mental focusand concentration, balance blood-sugar levels, speed up recovery time, restore overall biochemical balance, enjoy long-lasting energy boost, grow healthier skin, nails and hair.Suggested Use: Capsules: 1-2 capsules, 1-2 times daily or more based on your individual needs.

Flake: 1-2 teaspoons, 1-2 times daily or more based on your individual needs.Important Note: Drink plenty of pure water and fluids. If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcarepractitioner prior to use.WILD CRAFTED MESQUITE MEAL is a traditional Native American food produced by gathering ripened seed-pods from

the mesquite tree and grinding them into a fine powder. Used as a staple food for centuriesby desert dwellers, this high protein meal contains good quantities of calcium, magnesium,

potassium, iron and zinc, and is rich in the amino acid lysine as well. It has a sweet, rich,molasses-like flavor with a hint of caramel which blends well into smoothies or otherdrinks, especially those made with cacao and maca.About mesquite and diabetes:Researchers report that mesquite is highly effective in balancing blood sugar. The naturalsweetness in the pods comes from fructose. Fructose doesn't require insulin to bemetabolised -- making it safe for diabetics. The high rate of dietary fibre, pods are 25%

fibre, causes the nutrients in mesquite to be absorbed slowly preventing the spikes and valleys in blood sugar. With a lowglycemic index of 25, mesquite requires a longer time to digest then many grains. The digestive time for mesquite is to 4to 6 hours unlike wheat that digests in 1 to 2 hours. These factors result in a food that maintains a constant blood sugar fora sustained time and as a result prevents hunger. Here is a food that supports the diabetic's diet and helps maintain ahealthy insulin system in those not affected with blood sugar problem. Add 1 Tbsp to smoothies or desserts.AGAVE NECTAR Our Organic Wild Agave Syrup is a delicious, low glycemic index (GI) sweetener that tastes somewhere

in between honey and maple syrup. The agave is grown by an organic indigenous growerassociation, consisting of descendants of the Aztecs in the region of Ixmiquilpan in Mexico. Thewild agave plant is central to their culture and they have planted it for thousands of years. Similarto how a bee creates honey, it is through enzymatic action that the complex sugars in fresh agave juice are converted into simple sugars, producing agave nectar. This minimal processing andminimal heat provides vitamins, minerals and enzymes in agave nectar that are not found in otherprocessed sweeteners.

This dark agave syrup is not filtered and has the maximum amount of minerals and otherphytonutrients. It has a rich vanilla-like aroma with a deep wild flavour. The main form ofcarbohydrate in agave syrup is a complex form of fructose called inulin or fructosan. This isabsorbed slowly into the bloodstream giving it a low glycemic index and is therefore diabetic

friendly. It is also the perfect sweetener for children as it does not significantly raise blood sugar levels, preventing the

highs and lows associated with sugar intake andinstead provides a sustained, steady source of energy. Use in place

of sugar or honey. Replace 1 tsp of sugar with ½ tsp of agave nectar.



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CAMU CAMU POWDER - NATURE’S VITAMIN C - RAW ORGANIC FAIR TRADE Camu camu (Mycaria dubia) is a bush that grows in black water rivers, especially in those aban-doned courses called "cochas", ecosystems of great social and economic importance for the Amazo-nian jungle of Peru. The camu-camu fruit is approximately 2 centimeters in diameter and has a pur-plish red skin with a yellow pulp. The fruit contains powerful phytochemicals with health benefits,including the amino acids serine, valine, and leucine, and more Vitamin C than any other knownplant in the world. The dehydrated camu camu fruit powder contains 8 - 9% Vitamin C, which is 30to 60 times more Vitamin C than an orange and 3 times more than acerola. Traditionally, native

medicine practitioners and herbalists have recommended camu-camu for: strengthening the immune system, improving symp-toms of herpes infections, including mouth blisters, genital blisters, shingles blisters and other viral infections, promoting en-ergy and vitality of people with chronic immune dysfunction, strengthening the nervous system, supporting healthy levels ofwhite blood cell formation, detoxifying the body, especially the liver, promoting health of upper respiratory organs, includinglungs, sinuses, nasal passages, and promoting a healthy heart and circulatory system.Many people have stopped using large dosages of synthetic Vitamin C because they find that just 1 to 2 grams (1 tspn) of camucamu powder is energizing, mood-lifting and highly effective in strengthening the immune system. It has the additional benefitof being non-irritating to sensitive stomachs and bladders.

REALLY RAW CASHEWS- ORGANIC FAIR TRADE In case you didn't know nearly all "raw" cashews are not really raw as they have been boiledin the shell removing process. Our cashews have been hand peeled and you can really taste thedifference: they have a sweetness and creaminess not present in conventional cashews and ofcourse their enzymes and phyto nutrients are still intact. Really raw cashews are an excellentsource of protein and fibre. They are rich in mono-unsaturated fat which can help protect theheart and are a good source of potassium, B vitamins and folate. They contain useful amountsof magnesium, phosphorous, selenium, copper and zinc.

LUCUMA POWDER - RAW ORGANIC FAIR TRADE Lúcuma is a nutrient dense fruit from Peru. The tree is a long lived, evergreen, and belongs to the Sapotaceafamily being similar to the canistel and sapote. It smells divine and tastes like maple syrup flavoured ice-cream! Lucuma powder is really versatile and tasty, blending easily and well with ice-creams, baby food,yogurts, pies, cakes, cookies, smoothies, chocolate bars and desserts of all kinds.Lúcuma fruit is an excellent source of carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It has lots of beta-carotene, niacin (B3) and iron. This exotic Peruvian fruit is known as the "Gold of the Incas", and is consid-

ered one of the lost crops of the Incas. Peruvian culture is steeped in traditions rich in fine foods and cul-tural culinary delights. The Lúcuma name has been honored both spiritually and culinary since ancient times. Today, this fruitis still prominent in contemporary Peruvian celebrations.

PURPLE CORN EXTRACT - RAW ORGANIC FAIR TRADE Grown in South America and in particular Peru for thousands of years, this purple corn is one of nature'srichest sources of at least six different anthocyanin antioxidants - even more than blueberries. This purplecorn has been extensively used as a staple food and a natural colouring dye. Recently, anthocyanins havebeen studied and reported to have antimutagenic, antimicrobial and anticarcinogenic properties.There are very few purple plants to be found in nature, and thus if you are to eat a true rainbow diet, thispurple corn extract is a helpful and tasty addition. The purple corn extract is created by juicing the purplecorn then slowly, at low temperatures, evaporating off the liquid in the juice until this pure powder re-

mains.This product tastes like the essence of corn (a faint sweetness with a subtle hint of American whiskey with

no alcohol). Purple corn extract is a wonderful addition to smoothies, cacao/chocolate parties, cacao/chocolate drinks, al-chemical raw-food recipes, and dressings. Once open, please refrigerate. One level teaspoon (approximately 1 gram) per dayper person is a good dose of purple corn extract. A little goes a long way with this rare product.

VANILLA BEANS - RAW ORGANIC FAIR TRADE From the exquisite blooms of the vanilla orchid come the pods that yield one of theworld's greatest flavours. Vanilla beans (pods) are the cured dried fruit of the only fruit-bearing orchid. Vanilla beans are native to Mexico. In old medicinal literature, vanilla isdescribed as an aphrodisiac and a remedy for fevers. These purported uses have never

been scientifically proven. Vanilla is used for its flavour and aroma.



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VITALZYM SYSTEMIC ENZYMES

As you may know, enzymes normally found in the body are the essential building blocks of life. Theyare key to the body’s ability to properly digest and benefit from the food we eat, and they provide theenergy we use for muscles, cells, nerves, tissue, bone, and glands. As such, these enzymes help thechemical reactions responsible for breathing, digestion, growth, reproduction, and most other body

functions.

Serrapeptase: Also known as Serratia peptidase; a proteolytic enzyme isolated from the non-pathogenic enterobacteria Serratia E15. Serrapeptase has been shown to be one of themost popular enzymes available today.

Protease: Any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions andamino acids.

Bromelain: An enzyme found in pineapples that breaks down other proteins, such as collagen.Papain: A proteolytic enzyme obtained from unripe papaya.Amylase: Any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants,

Amylase digests carbohydrates and helps convert starch to sugar.Lipase: Lipase digests fat. It is an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the

breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Amla: Amla is a great source of Vitamin C.Rutin: One of the many existing flavonoids. Flavonoids support health by strengthening capillaries and other connectivetissue.

Vitalzym contains no animal derivatives, artificial flavors, yeast, or gluten, is lactose free and contains no harmful talc.Vitalzym’s formulation permits it to operate in an extremely wide pH range, allowing for better absorption in the stomach anduses pure enzymes rather than extracts.

SUN WARRIER RAW VEGAN RICE PROTIEN POWDER

• Available in natural, vanilla and chocolate flavours.

• Made with 85% protein, Sun warrior has the Highest (non soy) raw (Not Heated over 90ºF)whole grain sprouted vegan protein on the market.

• By using a third generation process, we have created the best tasting vegetable protein on the

market that has a silky smooth texture that blends well and tastes great compared with otherchalky & grainy vegetable proteins.

• We use old world process of combining the sprouted endosperm and the bran from RawSprouted Whole Grain Brown Rice. This unique process creates the first complete hypoaller-genic Protein which is made up of all 9 essential amino acids and other non-essential aminoacids in a perfectly balanced amino acid profile.

• Naturally Rich in Vitamins and Minerals. Sun Warrior Protein contains high amounts of antioxi-dants Tocopherols, and Tocotrienols and other essential nutrients — such as thiamin, riboflavin,niacin, phosphorous, iron and potassium.

• Increases efficacy and absorption of vitamin, minerals. There has been a direct correlation be-tween the use of Sun Warrior Protein and the absorption of vitamins.

• Weight Loss-Clinical studies in Japan have showed that by providing Rice Protein as a staple in a diet, that it can be used as

a weight control vehicle. Especially, because of the superior absorption rates. • Unlike the extraction processes of other proteins, our method of extraction uses neither chemicals nor acid hydrolysis, We

only use Organic Enzymes during the process and our process is 100% Organic Compliant.

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