Feel Good Guru

These easy-shmeasy Banana Almond Cocoa Coconut Gooey Crunchy Delicious Oat-free Oil-free Raw Date Squares are the perfect food to grab either before or after a workout or a hike or just about any time you need an energy boost and a powerful pick-me-up between meals.

They’re simple to whip up in a food processor in five minutes and ready to eat immediately. They won’t last long once they’re sitting out on the counter, but if you’re able to ration, they’ll improve with a little rest in the fridge or an overnight, counter-top. (more…)

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These fancy little seasonal beauties are a cinch to prepare and they’re so good for you there’s no need for a special occasion to indulge.

I have some left over from a dinner party and discovered they’re awesome as healthy breakfast balls. They’re very lightly sweetened so the goodness of the main ingredients comes through.

Cranberries are loaded in antioxidants and phyto-nutrients, especially needed at this time of year to keep the winter nasties at bay. Raw cocoa is also incredibly rich in nutrients, raw coconut butter is so creamy, delish and full of enzymes, vitamins and protein, and don’t worry about the fat content in raw cashews - 75% of the fat in cashews is the same heart-healthy fat as found in olive oil. (more…)

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It’s the end of July here in southern BC where I’m visiting friends before my great northern adventure and there’s a basil patch the size of Texas in their garden.

There are also some monster organic zucchinis taking over the world, and our other friends up the mountain gave us some incredible homegrown garlic…the perfect fresh-picked ingredients for Zucchini Linguini al Pesto.

Yes, it’s pesto season!!! The two vids below will show you how to make a fabulous vegan Hempseed Pesto and if you’re a raw freak (and who isn’t in this heat?) Zucchini Linguini. Enjoy! …and dig my Crocs;) (more…)

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Ever wonder how those fancy shmancy raw food chefs make their no-fat raw veggie spaghetti? It’s not rocket science, nor is it toilsome.

It’s this handy little spiral slicer you can get for $39 from a guy named Matt Monarch who wants you to be a lifelong customer. How’s this for customer service: I ordered the spirooli spiral 3-in-one slicer from amazon, then three days later got a parcel in the mail with a hand written letter(!) from the seller thanking me for my order and telling me all about himself and his growing raw foods business. Matt’s 33 and has (more…)

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By Living Libations. Nadine Artemis and partner Ron Obadia transform the pure ingredients of raw cacao, hemp, maca root, goji, vanilla, mangosteen, camu, blue green algae, yacon, pau d’arco, grapefruit, angelica and cococreme into something transcendent.

This delicious, exotic concoction is free from dairy, soy, nuts, roasting, refined butter and sugar. The metallic blue gift-wrapped package encourages you to “experience the bliss of pure source energy: real chocolate created with nutrient rich botanical super-foods.” Just a small bite will take you there. (more…)

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