Thanksgiving e-book with Free online Video Demos

>At this time of year when waistlines are beginning to expand and the celebrations are about to begin it's great to know that you can indulge in decadently delicious holiday foods that are also good for you.

Food temptations abound, as does pressure from often well meaning friends and family members who want to be sure you're enjoying the bounty.

Learn to Make a Fantastically Delicious Meal That Leaves You
Feeling Alive and Energetic

What typically happens after you eat the rich, full course Thanksgiving meal that is the norm in most American families? Do you feel full of life, ready to go for a walk and appreciate the wonders of nature or do you want to collapse in a heap on the couch, bursting at the seams and feeling a bit sluggish?

How would it feel to leave the table on Thanksgiving feeling vibrant and filled with energy and appreciation after enjoying a delicious, satisfying and nutritionally sound meal? There's no need to deprive yourself and eat "rabbit food" in order to feel healthy and energized. There's no need to indulge in the heavy, nutritionally depleted family favorites in order to fit in.

Learn to Prepare a Full Course Holiday Meal of Your Favorite Foods Transformed into Mouth Watering Healthfully Decadent Dishes

Wow your friends and family with your culinary magic, even if you don't consider yourself a cook.

• Thrill yourself with the incredible simplicity and health-giving deliciousness of these quick and easy recipes.
• Stop feeling left out. You can choose health and indulgence with these amazing recipes.

Take a look at the Mouth-Watering Goodies you can easily make as soon as you get your hands on this e-book

• Cranberry Relish – 3 kinds
• Apricot-Pecan Yams
• Field Green Salad with Sliced Pears, Walnuts, & Raspberry Vinaigrette
• Herbed Mashed "Potatoes" with Mushroom Gravy
• Broccoli with "Cheese" Sauce
• Green Beans Almandine with Crispy Onions
• "Braised" Garlic Greens
• Savory Stuffing
• Pumpkin Pie
• Apple Pie a la Mode

The book also includes

• A complete shopping list. All you need to do is take the list to the store and buy all the ingredients in the quantities listed. How could it be easier?
• A complete preparation timetable that allows you to spread the work over several days and time everything to be ready for your Thanksgiving meal. No more guessing or fretting, and remembering to do all the steps to insure that the foods are completed on time.

PLUS : Bonus if registered by November 22 at midnight: Free Online video demonstrations

Enjoy the holidays and keep your waistline in tact.

Amazing Greens: Raw and Living Foods to Fight Chronic Fatigue and Adrenal Exhaustion

By now, I'm sure you've heard the phrase "You are what you eat", haven't you? But have you really thought about what that means? Each and every bit of food that enters your body will either be eliminated or become part of your cellular structure! Since it takes about 7 years to replace every cell in your body, the twinkie you ate 5 years ago is likely to still be lurking somewhere in your cell walls, zapping your energy, challenging your immune system and altering your brain chemistry. SCARY thought, isn't it? Boosting Your Immune System, Your Energy and Your Health There are actions you can take to profoundly change your body, boost your immune system, jumpstart your energy and protect you from the ravages of degenerative disease and cancer. It's easier that you think to rearrange your body on a cellular level and restore you to pristine health. There's no rocket science involved...just some simple choices that you can make in the most important room in the house...your KITCHEN. Are you interested in skyrocketing your energy so you can ENJOY your life to the fullest? I can't imagine abundant energy and joy not appealing to you! What you eat turns into who you are. If you eat hydrogenated fat laden processed foods, your cell walls become brittle and unable to effectively transfer nutrients in and waste out. If you eat foods that contain man made chemicals and toxic waste products, your liver will package them in fat to protect your vital organs and glands and you'll gain weight. If you eat chlorophyll, enzyme and oxygen rich green plant foods, you'll become energetic, strong and well nourished. Which outcome would you prefer? There are two main reasons most people fail to eat enough green food. 1- They are not aware of the benefits of eating an abundance of green foods. 2- they have no idea how to make the greens taste delicious. The 3 MOST nutritious foods you can eat are: 1- fresh green sprouts, like sunflower greens, broccoli sprouts, daikon sprouts and dozens of others 2- blue green algae and microalgae (ie chlorella) 3- sea vegetables like kelp, dulse, nori, arame and dozens of others Learn to make these foods, and include them in dishes you already eat. Once you do, you'll be able to experience culinary delight and nutritional abundance, all in one package. I've included these foods in soups, smoothies, crackers, brownies, shakes, dressings, dips, salads, sandwiches, spreads and many more dishes. My 25 years of experimentation with these foods has produced hundreds of delicious recipes. How to Learn to Incorporate GREENS into your diet: 1- buy a recipe book and experiment 2- go online and look for ideas on forums and blogs 3- take a class from someone who has had lots of experience and knows how to make great tasting, nutrient dense meals. Greens can change your life, save your life and make your life worth living. Learn as much as you can about these valuable foods and make them a major part of your diet EVERY day.

A delicious example of powerful green food: Creamy Garlic Dill Kelp Noodles with Cucumber Ingredients 1 16 ounce package of Kelp Noodles 3 cucumbers 1/4 cup fresh dill 1/2 cup cashews, macadamia nuts or pine nuts Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon kelp powder 1/4 teaspoon pink salt 1 clove garlic Directions -Rinse and drain the kelp noodles and place in large glass bowl. -Peel and dice the cucumbers and add to bowl -Mince the dill and add to bowl -Place nuts, lemon juice, water, kelp, garlic and salt in blender and blend until smooth. -Add extra water if needed for a yogurt like consistency -Pour sauce over noodles and cucumbers. -Stir until well mixed. Set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.

Gluten Free Diets: Fad or the Answer to your Prayers?

What do the following seemingly unrelated symptoms have in common: joint pain, skin rashes, poor balance, depression, ADD, diarrhea, thyroid problems? Give up? The answer is something that you likely encounter every day, if you’re anything like the average American.

Gluten is a protein found the seeds of the grass family of plants, including wheat, rye, barley, spelt, triticale, kamut and oats. Do you enjoy eating bread, pasta crackers or muffins? They all contain gluten, a protein that’s getting lots of press these days.

The effects of gluten are widespread, and include intestinal upset—gas, bloating, diarrhea, irritable bowel etc and a wide range of mental and emotional problems, including depression, ADD, autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, balance problems, epilepsy, numbness and tingling, Oh yeah, I forgot to mention dermatitis.Gluten free diets have been found to help people with autoimmune diseases and thyroid problems as well. Perhaps Oprah should consider 6 months of strict gluten avoidance and see how her thyroid acts then.

This is the first of a 5 part series exploring the myths, fears and truths around a gluten free diet. Oh, yeah. Recipes will follow too. I’ve been on a gluten free diet now for many years, and it’s not as hard as you’d think, once you get a few good tools and tricks under your belt.

A groundbreaking new book, called “The Gluten Connection: How Gluten Sensitivity May Be Sabotaging Your Health--And What You Can Do to Take Control” by Shari Lieberman is a must read if you’re dealing with fatigue, digestive disturbances, depression, focus problems, and any vague neurologic symptoms.

To be continued....

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Kelp Noodles: An awesome raw foods recipe alternative to Gluten-Free noodles

I'm so excited about these , Kelp Noodles available from Raw Food World . They're made from highly nutritious kelp and a pinch of extra sodium alginate to hold them together.

I'll be posting some recipes and an article about how they can be helpful for thyroid disorders. Given Oprah's recent discussions, thyroid problems are on a lot of minds these days.

The article and recipes will be at within a day or two at http://www.drritamarie.com/blog

The Green Smoothie Cleanse I'm doing is going great. I think cleansing is one of the most powerful ways to start off the new year. The stress and excessive eating of the holidays is a leading cause of post holiday weight gain, Adrenal fatigue and exhaustion and digestive problems. Cleansing can maximize your energy and clear your system of accumulated toxins.

By doing a week of green smoothies in place of your meals without any added fats helps rest and rejuvenate your liver. One of my past cleanse participants told me last week that during the last cleanse she did with me, her autoimmune symptoms disappeared and she had so much energy she was bouncing through her day. That's big. A few of the many success stories from the cleanses of this past year are posted on the Green Smoothie Cleanse web page. There are so many exciting stories, that I may just create a separate page so I can share all of them.

To get started with green smoothies, you need a blender, some greens and some fruit. You can follow recipes or make up your own. The Green Cleanse Recipe Guide and Menu Planner has over 50 recipes, plus instructions on making up your own. I have a new book I'll be releasing this year that has over 150 green smoothie variations. I also have a mini recipe guide and menu planner

Here's a delicious one I has yesterday. This makes almost a whole Vitamix full (64 ounces), so if you have a smaller blender, cut it in half.

Tropical Cherry Paradise

• 1/2 a pineapple, skin removed
• 1 mango
• 1 cup frozen cherries
• 1 cup frozen peaches
• 4 handfuls pre-washed baby spinach (about 1/2 of a 1 pound tub)
  
• a few dandelion leaves

Blend and serve. I didn't add any water to keep it thick. Thin with water to your preferred consistency.

For a FREE collection of green smoothie recipes visit www.GreenSmoothieCleanse.com and put your name and email address into the box to the right.

How to Make a Non-Sweet Green Smoothie

I'm often asked by people who have blood sugar problems and candida overgrowth how to make a green smoothie without fruit. I usually call them green soups, and I make them very often. Take a look at this you-tube video of me demonstrating how to make one of my favorites, Italian Green Soup. A have a book of Soup Recipes that's packed with highly nutritious, hearty recipes that are great for winter nights.


If you're not already a Green Smoothie addict, go ahead and try one. They are delicious, energizing and an amazing way to provide your body with a powerhouse of nutrients.

What's your experience with green smoothies? Do you have a favorite green smoothie recipe? Go ahead and share in the comments field.

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

http://www.FreshnFunLiving.com