Raw Foods Potluck and Eating for Energy Talk by Dr. Ritamarie in Austin, Texas

One of the issues I hear a lot is that it's hard to make diet changes while living in the world of glittery processed foods and social pressures. Temptations abound and sometimes you may feel all alone.

Having a support system in place is an important part of adopting a diet and life style program that goes against the grain. My monthly raw foods potlucks were started to provide such support. If you live in or near Austin Texas, please join us this Saturday evening, January 31 for our next event. It's a great way to make new friends, learn new recipes and connect with people who are supportive of your diet and lifestyle choices.

For more details about the potluck, go to http://www.drritamarie.com/meetup and sign up.

After dinner, I'll be sharing some ideas about eating to combat fatigue and exhaustion, or to simply increase your energy level so that you can enjoy your life more fully.

If there is time and interest after the talk, we'll choose a health empowering DVD to watch together.

Not sure what to bring? There are details at http://www.drritamarie.com/potluck.htm

Need some raw foods recipe ideas? Get your Greens recipes at

http://www.drritamarie.com/green .

Dessert recipes can be found in the FREE ebook you can download from

http://www.drritamarie.com/blog

I hope to see you soon.

Love, Health and Joy

Dr. Ritamarie

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....

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

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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

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I realized I left this blog hanging as I moved to using a new one at http://www.drritamarie.com/blog. Please check there for updates. I'll post here occasionally, but not as regularly as to my main blog http://www.drritamarie.com/blog

Love, Health and Joy

Dr. Ritamarie

Love, Health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie

Follow me on twitter: http://drritamarie.com/twitter
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"Creating Vibrant Health, One Bite at a Time"
www.FreshnFunLiving.com

email: DrRitamarie@DrRitamarie.com
achieve maximum energy, ideal weight and mental clarity . FR*EE e-book at http://www.GreenFoodMagic.com

© 2008 Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo. MS, DC, CCN, DACBN All Rights Reserved.

I am so excited, I can hardly contain myself. As you may be aware, I am currently guiding a group of almost 50 people through a week long Green Cleanse. It has been an extraordinary experience. As part of the program, I thought it would be fun and informative to have a phone conference with Victoria Boutenko, author of the book Green for Life and the DVD Greens can Save Your Life. I talked to her on Friday and she agreed to join us on Sunday, January 13 at 7:30 PM CST (7:30 central time is 8:30 in the East, 5:30 West and 6:30 in Arizona and the other Mountain states)


I decided that this was such a wonderful opportunity that I would invite everyone on my mailing list to attend. This is a *FREE* call, but you do need to register in advance for it. Once you have signed up, you will be emailed dial in numbers and instructions.

Sign-up Here for Victoria Boutenko's Teleconference

On the sign-up form there is an optional space for a question for Victoria. If you have any, please communicate there. There will be a short live Q&A period on the call, but participants in the Green Cleanse will have priority over those who are not in the program. The best way to insure that your questions are answered is to send them to us in advance.


Sign-up Now for Victoria Boutenko's Teleconference

If for some reason the link above doesn't work, try this or type the address in:

www.drritamarie.com/VictoriaSignup.htm

I hope you can join us!

Love and Health to you,

Dr. Ritamarie

This coming Saturday, July 28, I will be teaching Living on Live Food Level 1. This is a very popular class, and rightly so! During the class, I will be demonstrating how to make a full course meal, including soup, salad, appetizers, main course, dessert and beverage, and learn how easy it is to do the same at home. All dishes will be made entirely from organically grown plant based, gluten and dairy free foods, fresh and alive with health rejuvenating properties. Think healthy food is boring? Think again! Try these on for size:

· creamy lime cilantro soup
· stuffed mushrooms
· sushi rolls stuffed with mock salmon spread
· stuffed pepper and cucumber appetizers
· spring rolls
· angel hair "pasta" with garden fresh tomato marinara sauce and macadamia nut ricotta cheese
· garden salad with a surprise new dressing
· date nut torte with raspberries for dessert

Learn, eat, make new friends and have a great time. There will even be a hands on portion when you can practice what you've learned and take home new skills that you can use right away. You will receive a 20 plus page booklet of recipes, resources and nutrition information as a reference. The detailed agenda for the class is below. Hurry and reserve your space now, before the class fills up!

Class begins promptly at 10AM. We recommend that you arrive 10 - 15 minutes early to get settled. In the class we will cover:

· How eating the right diet can enhance your health and increase your vitality
· The healing properties of fresh plant based foods
· How to deliciously eat a an abundance of fresh, plant based foods
· How to make delicious , health giving fresh and live plant based meals that taste much like your favorite dishes
· How to simply and easily prepare gourmet raw food meals,
· How to shop for whole, fresh foods
· How to stock your kitchen and set up your environment for easy food preparation
· Kitchen equipment use
· Basic techniques for improving the digestibility of nuts and seeds

Upon completion of this course you will be recognized as a Certified Alissa Cohen 'Living on Live Food' Chef. You'll be able to demonstrate recipes from her 'Living on Live Foods' book, and to continue to the next level of the Living on Live Food Training.


Tuition $125 includes a full course meal, lots of tasters and a detailed booklet with recipes.
Where: 9508 Bell Mountain Drive, Austin, Texas 78730When: Saturday July 28, 2007, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

To register, email events@elivinghealth.com or call 512 349 9677.
Take a look at the schedule below for details of our other exciting classes, coming up soon.

Yours in health,

Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo

Schedule of Upcoming Classes

Monday July 30, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Crusts and Crackers
Wednesday August 1, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Pizza and Pasta
Thursday August 9, 4:00 - 6:30 PM Drink Your GreensThursday August 9, 7:00 - 9:30 PM Healthy Decadence Desserts

LIVING ON LIVE FOOD CERTIFICATION CLASSES
Sat July 28, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Living on Live Food: Level 1
Fri Aug 17, 7 - 9 PM; Sat Aug 18, 9 AM - 7 PM; Sun Aug 19, 9 AM - 5 PM Living on Live Food: Level 2 (Weekend!)

You may register by sending an email to events@elivinghealth.com or calling 512 349-9677.