A Refreshing Beet Juice for Breakfast

This morning I went down to the kitchen and saw the 3 large beautiful organic beets I purchased yesterday.  Without hesitation I knew I was making a fresh juice for breakfast of the non-green variety.

2 large organic beets

1 large organic Valencia orange

1 1/2 inch chunk of fresh organic ginger root

Wash, cut and juice the beets.

Quarter, peel, and juice the orange and ginger together.

If you like you can surely use two oranges.  Talk about

heaven.  This is a simple juice to make too!

This juice is packed with Vitamin C from the beets and the orange.  The beets also provide Iron and Magnesium, are a good source of Dietary Fiber, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.   

Please note, if you monitor your sugar levels, beets are very high in sugar and are now an 80% GMO product if not organically farmed. 

Beets have been proven in clinical studies to lower blood pressure which also equates to better blood flow bringing much needed oxygen to your brain.

Ginger is soothing to the stomach any time of day. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

The color of this juice is beautiful. The ginger creates the very creamy top pictured below looking down into the glass jar and the image to the right looking directly at the glass jar where both layers are visible.

I lightly steamed the beet greens with a bit of fresh squeezed lemon and was pleasantly surprised.  They were buttery and delicious.  The few times I have steamed them before I got mouthfuls of unpalatable bitter greens that ended up in the garbage. I like nice surprises.

Have you juiced beets before? Please share your juicing experiences in the comments below.

Barbara

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My Tribute To Thomas Kinkade

There are people who truly live what they believe.  Thom lived what he believed.  He lived his core values, his religious beliefs, his family and his work.  He had some rough times too showing how we're all human.

A beautiful excerpt I read in one of his books that I am happy to own, he was very much in love with and devoted to his wife Nanette, he wanted the perfect place to settle down and raise a family and to build his studio on his property to be close to the family he loved and to share daily meals with them.

The first time I saw his paintings my breath was taken away.  I was drawn to the light in each of his paintings in the cottages and the light houses.  I felt like I was actually in each scene he painted so beautifully.  I was emotionally involved, deeply connected and taken to another place for those special moments.  Years ago an elder woman was suicidal.  She was very depressed and didn't see the point of living anymore.  She was walking down a street past a shop window.  She saw one of Thom's paintings and was drawn to the light in the window in this particular painting.  It re-lit something deep inside her and she now wanted to live.  ( This Years ago ... live again statement here I read many years ago and I am unable to find the source today to validate it for you.)

The picture in my post today is my painting, the one I chose for an art class ten years ago. It's now a bit faded and out of shape, and so much more special to me now.  It is one of many beautiful paintings included in his book, Simpler Times.

Like many others this holiday weekend I was very saddened by the news of Thom's death.  I find it interesting that he died on Good Friday.  

Thomas Kinkade was truly the painter of light and his light will shine on through eternity.

My blessing to have painted this, Thom's work, in my art class.

In Love and Light,

Barbara

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Hunger for Change Movie Premiere

Quite and eye opener.  Packed with information. A must see film for everyone to understand why the nation is sicker and obesity, diabetes and cancer is so prevalent these days.

Some peeks...

1. Most people are starving on a cellular level.

2. Sugar is a drug just like alcohol. Has an opiate affect you become habituated to it. You look 

     to comfort foods which release sugar, a virtual delivery system of sugar right into body fat.

     It isn't the fat that's making you fat. It's the sugar and it's cheaper to produce.

3. If you drink diet soda, within a year you will have gained weight.

4. The marketers are telling you this, and you're getting this. 

5. Walk down the grocery store aisle for kids breakfast foods, you may as well

     roll up their sleeves and inject sugar.

6. Read all food labels, chemicals that clean out automotive parts are in food as are a host of 

     other unapproved chemicals hidden under other names and under spices and/or 

     flavorings.

7.  When you are very ill and diagnosed with cancer you must look back on your life and

     figure out with your own research which foods and lifestyle components caused this, then 

     heal yourself.

http://www.hungryforchange.tv/online-premiere

Want to learn more?  Please contact me and we'll  schedule a time to talk about you, your dreams and explore how you want to start Refreshing Your Life Now, one simple step at a time.  To you.

Barbara

203-216-6889

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This post may be reprinted on your blog, website or in your e-zine with my blessing as long as you include the following:  Barbara Greenhouse shares her passions of Food, "Cooking", Cruelty-Free, and the Sharing of Unbiased Information for a healthy and informed world.  She teaches and supports  her clients through their journey to live their dreams easily and holistically, with compassion and by incorporating some delicious live raw whole foods.  She is currently authoring her first book, "Sacred You, The Delicious Journey"®    © copyright refreshyourlifenow, - 2012 Connecticut, USA

Me Time

Awaken, Align, Transform, Refresh

Flower petals, running water, beautiful music, meditation garden, seeing a favorite movie, time at the park, walking 
along the beach, yoga, sleeping in without regret, 
a getaway
weekend... what ever this is for you. Did you schedule me time in your planner?

The only other question is, did you keep your promise to indulge in yourself by taking your me time?

To me.


Want to learn more?  Please contact me and we'll  schedule a time to talk about you, your dreams and explore how you want to start Refreshing Your Life Now, one simple step at a time.  To you.

Barbara

203-216-6889

RefreshYourLifeNow@gmail.com

www.RefreshYourLifeNow@blogspot.com
 
This post may be reprinted on your blog, website or in your e-zine with my blessing as long as you include the following:  Barbara Greenhouse shares her passions of Food, "Cooking", Cruelty-Free, and the Sharing of Unbiased Information for a healthy and informed world.  She guides her clients through their journey to live their dreams, easily and holistically, with compassion and by incorporating some delicious live raw foods.  She is currently authoring her first book, "Sacred You, The Delicious Journey"®    © copyright refreshyourlifenow, - 2011 Connecticut, USA

Wonderment of Spring

After a fairly mild winter, the signs of Spring are everywhere. Yet, it's not quite Spring.  It's so delightful going outside without a jacket.

Spring brings to mind cleanses, lighter diets, longer daylight hours and what seems to be more time to do more.  While these are all good, I invite you to a different kind of Spring, a delicious Spring seen in a new light.  

Hear the new sounds of Spring; the melodious sounds of the birds, full brooks and streams gurgling, peepers peeping, more laughter out doors, children playing outside.  

Feel the lighter weight of your clothing and the soft warm breezes move across your face and body while soaking in more natural sunlight as the days grow longer.  

See the beautiful colors of the crocuses, daffodils, buds and new leaves as they unfold.  

Smell and taste the freshness of the Spring air.

Gently let your mind slow down and take this all in. 
Be still and know that nature awakens.

Begin to refresh from the holds of winter; longer dark nights, heavier foods, holiday rushing about, and too much TV and computer time, perhaps.  

Breathe.  Be with the flow of Spring.

 
Want to learn more?  Give me a call or email  me and we will  schedule a time to talk about Refreshing Your Life Now, one simple step at a time.

  

Barbara

203-216-6889

RefreshYourLifeNow@gmail.com

www.RefreshYourLifeNow@blogspot.com
 

This post may be reprinted on your blog, website or in your e-zine with my blessing as long as you include the following:  Barbara Greenhouse shares her passions of Food, "Cooking", Cruelty-Free, and the Sharing of Unbiased Information for a healthy and informed world.  She guides her clients through their journey to live their dreams, easily and holistically, with compassion and by incorporating some delicious live raw foods.  She is currently authoring her first book, "Sacred You, The Delicious Journey"®    © copyright refreshyourlifenow, - 2011 Connecticut, USA

Do You Do To Do Lists?

What's life without a little organization.  For some it's life. For others it's chaos.

The To Do List is a great organizational tool, or is it?   When we have alot on our plate, like good do be's you, I and a goodly part of the world will diligently write a to do list, whether it is a daily one or a weekly one.  Tell me, does this happen to you... you commit with good intentions to following this list and it may not even be that big of a list, yet you find that items on the list get moved to the following day or week quite often?  Planning is important, but is it if it cause you stress?  Lately with quite a full plate as a solo entrepreneur, a full time student, a caregiver and more, I'm personally moving quite a bit to the next day, more than I care to admit. There's only so many minutes in a day.  Overwhelm and giving up is not good.  Scaling down the number of to do's is good. 

There is a saving grace.  On one side of the paper, or your Word doc, the heading is MY List.  Write two or three doable important tasks that you own, for example, schedule a monthly zumba, yoga, art, any class, write my weekly article today, teachers helper today, plan our weekly menus per meal.  On the other side of the paper write The UNIVERSE's List. Write as many tasks as you like, maybe items you've tried and can't seem to get them to work, time grabbers, for example. Another, my relationship with my... needs more kindness.  The key is after this next step you let these tasks go, no worries no stress; say ahhhh!  Read the Universe's List one last time then tear it into many pieces and throw them in the trash. This is similar to the burning bowl exercise on New Years Eve just before midnight.

My take is, anytime you can receive support, accept it.  The Universe supports and provides. All you need to do is ask.  The Universe loves when you ask.
 

Want to learn more?  Give me a call or email  me and we will  schedule a time to talk about Refreshing Your Life Now.

Barbara

203-216-6889

RefreshYourLifeNow@gmail.com

www.RefreshYourLifeNow@blogspot.com

This post may be reprinted on your blog, website or in your e-zine with my blessing as long as you include the following:  Barbara Greenhouse shares her passions of Food, "Cooking", Cruelty-Free, and the Sharing of Unbiased Information for a healthy and informed world.  She guides her clients through their journey to live their dreams, easily and holistically, with compassion and by incorporating some delicious live raw foods.  She is currently authoring her first book, "Sacred You, The Delicious Journey"®    © copyright refreshyourlifenow, - 2011 Connecticut, USA

Holy Cow! Love and Cacao

Cacao Pistachio Bark

Love is a strong emotion and quite the strong emotion for many of you with regards to Chocolate (Cacao).  While emotions play a key role for you, as with everything there is balance.

I need to be conscious around cacao myself as I really Love chocolate.  I find since I do not eat alot of sweets or unhealthy processed chocolate treats, mainly raw organic cacao chocolates, that once in a while I give my self permission to eat more of it.  Do you give your self permission?  Or, do you deprive yourself? 

Last Thursday night I attended a pre-Valentine's Day event, a raw cacao chocolate party extraordinaire at Catch a Healthy Habit Cafe, in Fairfield, CT.  A sizable fun group, our host Glen, the chefs, some music and the cacao treats made for a deliciously happy evening.

Four amazing chocolatiers, Lisa, Tynne, Paul and Kenzi demonstrated delectable raw cacao treats; walnut fudge, herbal cacao balls, cacao elixirs, drinks, ice cream, cacao pistachio bark and much more.  I never thought I could eat so many raw cacao treats in such a short space of time.  The herbs and the use of a touch of cayenne in one recipe kept our mouths watering for more treats.  The trays with samples flowed for two hours.

Does this sound like something you can give yourself permission to do?  Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

The following day I was kind to my body with a mild detox process.  My nutritious foods were a 16 oz green juice, alot of water, a beet, orange, papaya smoothie and small light snack size meals of homemade mini raw veggie burgers and slightly steamed kale and broccoli with lemon.   To Love and Cacao, always!

Photos by David Axelrod, Norwalk, CT, more coming soon.
Catch a Healthy Habit Cafe is a raw vegan go to eatery, juice and smoothie bar, and promotes numerous healthy living events.  Located at 39 Unquowa Road, Fairfield CT. 

Glowing to the End

Barbara

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RefreshYourLifeNow@gmail.com

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This post may be reprinted on your blog, website or in your e-zine with my blessing as long as you include the following:  Barbara Greenhouse shares her passions of Food, "Cooking", Cruelty-Free, and the Sharing of Unbiased Information for a happier, healthier and informed world.  
She guides her clients through their journey to live their dreams, easily and holistically, with compassion and by incorporating some delicious  
live raw foods.  She is currently authoring her first book, "Sacred You, The Delicious Journey" ®   © copyright Refresh Your Life Now, - 2011 Connecticut, USA