Sunday, May 31, 2009

Solutions for Adrenal fatigue, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

80% of American women will suffer from Adrenal Fatigue at some point in their lives. 20% of Americans have fatigue symptoms so intense that they interfere with their ability to lead a normal life. 50% of adults who seek medical treatment complain of feeling tired all the time. Most of them are women.

Whether you're suffering with fibromyalgia as are 3.7 million Americans, or have hypothyroidism, or chronic fatigue or just plain feel exhausted much ofl the time and don't know why, you need to do something about it and you need to do it right away. Your life is slipping away, and you're missing out on all the joy and fulfillment that is your birthright to step into and live.

If you've been told that there's nothing to be done and offered drugs to ease your suffering, it's time for you to take charge of your health and get this problem resolved.

On Monday evening June 1 I'll be leading a FREE teleseminar called "The 3 myths about fatigue That Every Woman Should Know" and I'd like you to join me. The call will be taped, so if you can't make it live, you can listen in on the recording.

I did a LIVE version of the workshop on Friday evening in Austin and everyone took away a few techniques guaranteed to increase their energy.

How would your life be improved if you had more energy? Find out how.

Join me this evening Monday June 1 for "3 Myths About Fatigue That Every Woman Should Know". Sign up here:

Sign Up for 3 Myths about Fatigue Teleclass

The Get Your Green on Class is another way to improve your energy and overcome chronic fatigue.

Learning to make delicious comfort foods and exciting new healthy ways is a necessary part of overcoming chronic fatigue. Our special guests Gideon and Jackie Graff will be preparing a for a 6 course Country Barbecue Raw Vegan meal on Tuesday June 2 and you can partake and learn how to make it yourself. to register, click on Country Barbecue Raw Vegan meal.

I hope to be talking to you soon.

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie


Friday, May 29, 2009

Raw Chocolate Pudding Recipe

I just made the most amazing raw chocolate pudding and I'm so excited, I'd just had to share the recipe.

Go to Dr. Ritamarie's Fresh n Fun Living Blog for details.

Love, Health and Joy

Dr. Ritamarie

www.drritamarie.com

Resources For Vibrant Health and Energy: Overcome chronic fatigue, Adrenal exhaustion and more...

We've been busy here at Fresh 'n Fun Living...creating programs and events to empower you to reach your health and energy potential.

Energy is life. Without it, the world would cease to function. Are you living your energy potential? Is there room for improvement?

No successful person achieves their success alone. Every competent athlete has a coach. Every prosperous business owner has mentors to advise and guide them. Just like me, you need coaches and mentors to empower you in each of the areas of your life in which you'd like to achieve success.

Let us be your guides on your health journey. Join us for one or more of these empowering and inspiring events. You'll be happy that you did.

Events

For full calendar of events visit http://www.drritamarie.com/ClassesandWorkshops.php

May 29: 3 Myths about Fatigue that Every Woman Should Know is an interactive workshop to empower you as a powerful woman to experience life to your full potential. You may be experiencing full blown fatigue, adrenal exhaustion, fibromyalgia or CFS or maybe you're just more tired than you'd like to be. The truth is you have a right to live your life to its fullest, and that means experiencing vibrant energy and joy. If you're not, join me for this life changing workshop on Friday, May 29 from 7-9PM at Casa de Luz in Austin, Texas. Not near Austin? Sign up for the teleseminar version of 3 Myths about Fatigue on Monday June 1 at 7:30 PM Central time. Go to http://www.TheWomensFatigueExpert.com for details and registration.

May 30: Raw and Living Food Meetup and Pool Party Austin, Texas.

June 1: 3 Myths about Fatigue that Every Woman Should Know Teleseminar

June 2: Raw and Living Foods Country Barbecue Class and Full Course Meal

7:00 - 9:00 PM Austin Texas Live and all over the world on Webcast

In this 2 hour talk, Jackie and Gideon Graff will demonstrate how to prepare a Country Barbeque Meal using all fresh, whole living foods. County Line Watch out...you're going to have some competition! You’ll be served a complete 6 course meal.

The menu will include: BBQ Nibs, BBQ Sauce, Brunswick Stew, Spicy Marinated Collard Greens, Deviled Tomatoes, Apple Pie and Nut and Dates Pie Crust.

This class is an amazing offer at only $39. Where else can you get a full 6 course living foods meal AND 2 hours of instruction.

Webcast version is only $25.

To Register CLICK HERE

June 7 - June 14 Dr. Ritamarie's Amazing, Life Changing Green Cleanse

In just 7 Days you can jumpstart your dragging body and start feeling more vibrant and energetic than you even realized was possible. Just in time for summer, get your body in shape and your energy fired up to enjoy vacations and outdoor fun.

Click Here to Learn More
June 14 Get Your Green On Class - Live in Austin, Texas and All Over the World on the webcast
12:30 - 6:30 PM

Green vegetables have many life giving properties. They strengthen the blood and immune systems, prevent cancer and fight depression naturally by supplying a plethora of nutrients needed to make neurotransmitters. The good news is that greens, when eaten in sufficient quantity on a daily basis, can give you all these and more.

I want you to have more energy, glowing skin, a strong lean body and vibrant health.

So come Get Your Green On!

Love, Helath and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

www.drritamarie.com

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Annmarie and Kevin Gianni to Visit Austin for a Potluck at Dr. Ritamarie's

I'm thrilled and excited to welcome a very special couple to Austin. They have been spreading the message of vibrant health through self care for several years, and have done a wonderful job of bringing together experts in the field of nutrition and fitness. Now they are traveling the nation in a vegetable powered RV by the name of Kale Whale, spreading the word of the healing powers of fresh whole, green and alive plant foods.

On March 18, 2009, Kevin and Annmarie Gianni of Renegade Health will be making a special guest appearance in Austin for a raw potluck and a presentation.

Kevin and Ann Marie have been spreading the word of health through green living foods and self care to tens of thousands of people via their daily video blog and expert interviews.

Please join me in welcoming Kevin and Annmarie to Austin and hear all about their exciting cross country journey.

To sign-up, and learn about the healing power of raw and living foods, share a meal and be inspired by Kevin and Annmarie, go to www.drritamarie.com/meetup

I'm looking forward to seeing you there.

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

http://www.FreshnFunLiving.com

"Creating Vibrant Health One Bite at a Time"

(c) 2009 Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, MS, DC, CCN, DACBN

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Exciting News For You if You Have Chronic Fatigue, Adrenal Exhaustion or Would Just Like to Have More Energy

Have you ever thought about things you might be doing if you just had more time and energy to get to them?

Did you ever wish you were one of those people who could jump out of bed every morning, enthusiastic about starting a new day?

Perhaps you've been struggling with fatigue and exhaustion for as long as you can remember, or maybe you're just feeling a little more tired than you used to and you'd like to have more energy for living your life with purpose and pleasure.

Either way, I have some very important news for you.

I'm going to do my best to contain my excitement here, but quite frankly, that's hard to do. You see, to say that I'm passionate about what I'm about to tell you would be an understatement.

Maybe you've been told that it's "normal" to be less than boundlessly energetic at "your age". Or perhaps you've been told that you have chronic fatigue, or fibromyalgia, or hormone imbalances or low thyroid or depression or adrenal fatigue, and you'll just have to learn to live with it, or take medication to keep it from getting worse.

The good news (or should I say GREAT news) is that you have within you the ability to make it better. You see, it's not your fault. You just haven't been given the tools and the guidance to uncover the underlying causes of your fatigue. You haven't been taught how to fix your broken energy producing systems and regain your vim, vigor and lust for living.

Vibrant Energy is Yours for The Asking When You Apply Dr. Ritamarie's Simple, Proven Strategy

I've coached many people, possibly even some just like you, who are so grateful to be really living again, and accomplishing things they never thought possible.

Like the 33 year old woman who spent her days on the couch, unable to do even the simplest of tasks, like making lunch, without becoming exhausted. Now she is a highly paid IT consultant, takes art classes and teaches communication seminars on weekends. Talk about getting your life back.

Or the special education teacher with fatigue related to thyroid problems, who's cysts have shrunk and thyroid tests begun to normalize. Oh, yeah, she's now teaching the power of fresh whole foods to her friends and colleagues. Plus she's taking classes so that she can become a health educator and counselor and help others just as she's been helped.

HIPAA regulations (privacy in medicine) prevent me from revealing their names in public, but their stories and those of hundreds of others like them, fill the file cabinets in my office.

You'll be amazed to hear that the answers are quite simple

1- Identify and Remove the underlying causes of your fatigue

2- Repair the damage that's been caused by these causes

3- Add back in the diet and lifestyle factors that have been missing and balance what's out of balance

4- Create a support structure to insure that your new habits stick with you for life

Chances Are You've Heard the Expression "You ARE What You Eat!"

But have you ever really thought about it?

The foods that you eat make a huge difference in your quality of life. But what are the right foods?

Identifying the right foods for YOU is an important part of solving the puzzle, but there's more. Just eating the right foods doesn't guarantee that you're digesting and absorbing the right foods. And if you don't get the nutrients INTO your cells, you can't extract the energy from them, and you'll still be tired. To get the nutrients into your cells requires optimizing your digestion, immune system and hormonal systems, as well as enjoying low stress mealtimes.

And I'm not just preaching at you. About 25 years ago, I was like just like most of you. I was fueling myself on caffeine and sugar, burning the candle at both ends, and was plagued by nagging symptoms like sinus congestion, heartburn, headaches and fatigue. My weight fluctuated weekly, as I yo-yo'ed between the latest fad diet and binging till it hurt. Quite frankly I was a mess.

It was really frustrating, until I discovered the connection between what I was eating and how I was living my life and how I was feeling. I experimented for years, devouring every book, tape and article I could find on health and nutrition. I was determined to fix my broken body, and after I did, I gave up my successful career in high tech and went back to school to earn the privilege of helping others to repair theirs too.

Using whole, fresh, plant based foods, mostly alive and raw, in proper proportion for my body's unique needs, along with detoxification, stress transformation methods, exercise, attitude and a green environment, I completely transformed my health. Now, in my fifties, I have boundless energy without any caffeine and I lead a joyous and fulfilling life, showing others to do the same.

The Cure is Right Under Your Nose

It's in the kitchen, the bedroom and at the office. It's at your local grocers, in your garden and at the park. It's literally all around you, in the activities you do EVERY day. And it's not exactly rocket science, but because you've been so inundated by the wrong messages, that it's hard to see it clearly.

The hardest part about overcoming your health and energy challenges is that almost everyone around you is stuck in "wrong thinking". They're still believing that what you eat, drink, breathe and thing has no effect on how you feel, so they're stuck in the old patterns.

When you decide to get unstuck, you need to get the right support guidance, not only to get you started, but to keep you on path, even when everyone else around you is doing it differently.

Once you experience my 7 step process, you'll have learned the habits that will make you feel like you actually DID trade in your tired, used body for an energetic new one.

Your friends will be asking you what you're doing (and you'll be excited to share).

I'll soon be announcing a teleseminar called "New Hope for Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms and Chronic Exhaustion: A 7-Step System for Identifying and Eliminating Your Energy Zapper" The exact time and date will be announced here in a couple of days.

What I learned in my process is that it's important to have support and guidance when you're working on improving your health. If you wanted to learn to play an instrument or play a new sport, chances are you'd work with a mentor. Why should it be any different with your health?

I'm really excited to be working with an amazing group of women, dedicated to taking charge of their health and creating energy, purpose and comfort in their lives.

We kick off on Monday February 23. There are 2 spots left and I'd love to fill them with fun and dedicated women who want to create vibrant energy and optimal health..

The purpose of the 90 day program you can join these courageous women on is to show you how to uncover the underlying causes of your low energy or sub-optimal health. Throughout our 90 days together you’ll be systematically guided through assessment of all your major organ and glandular systems.

You’ll be shown how to balance and optimize your hormones, rest/movement cycles, digestion, detoxification system, immune system, neurotransmitters and stress response and cellular energy metabolism.

You’ll be guided to make diet and lifestyle changes at your own pace. You’ll be shown how to determine the correct foods for your body, including not only what to eat, but when to eat as well.

You’ll get in touch with just how much you’re missing out on because your health is not the best it can be, and be gently guided to take action and create a life that brings you comfort, joy and fulfilling relationships.

At the end of our 90 days together you’ll feel a renewed sense of well being and experience a level of energy that far exceeds what you experience today…without the use of stimulants.

As a result you’ll see improvements in your relationships, your work performance and your participation in recreational activities. You’ll be playing more often with your kids or grandkids, if you have them.

You’ll have the energy to socialize and have fun in the evenings instead of crashing in front of the TV, or into bed.

You’ll find yourself less snappy and irritable and thus enjoy your relationships more.

You’ll be leaner and more fit, and able to make decisions and focus more easily.

You’ll be celebrating reaching the 90 day bold goal that you’ll set at the outset of the program.

You can claim your spot at http://www.drritamarie.com/90DaysToVibrantEnergy.htm

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

The Women's Fatigue Expert and Vibrant Health Mentor

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Fatigue, Exhaustion and Adrenal Burnout: Cause for Alarm or A call to Action?

Feeling tired a lot of the time? Wishing you had the energy to make it past the have-to's on your list and get to do the want-to's?

You're not alone. Some sources report that up to 50% of all visits to the doctor are for symptoms of fatigue, exhaustion and mental sluggishness. In all my years of practice, I've found that just about everyone I see wishes that they had more energy and less fatigue related symptoms.

I'll be writing a lot about fatigue and exhaustion, including adrenal fatigue symptoms and "brain fog", in the coming weeks. I'll be reviewing the causes, symptoms and treatment approaches.

Tip of the Day: Avoid Energy Zapping Foods: Unfortunatley, most of the foods in the standard American Diet, sometimes known as the SAD diet, are energy zappers. Here are a few that you'd be best served to avoid.

1- Refined sugar disrupts the mitochondria, the cellular energy powerhouses, by robbing them of the B-vitamins and minerals they need to convert sugar to energy. While you might feel a temporary high from sugar containing foods, you’ll notice that you quickly experience post sugar fatigue symptoms, and you reach for more.

2- Refined flour , whether it's wheat or gluten free white rice, refined flour has been stripped of its B- vitamins and has a similar effect to that of refined sugar.

3- Caffeine whips your cells into action, without actually providing any nourishment. The result is a post caffeine fatigue, followed by the urge to consume more to get your energy back up, albeit artificially and temporarily.

4- Alcohol disrupts the mitochondria, stresses the liver and damages brain cells. Does this sound like a prescription for improving your energy and mental clarity?

5- Trans fats, also known as hydrogenated fats and oxidized fats are probably the most damaging of all. They create free radical damage to blood vessels, disrupt the DNA, create cell membranes that are more rigid and thus less able to transport nutrients into the cells and wastes out. This leaves your cells sluggish and toxic. Oxidized fats also disrupt your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to infection. I'm sure you know from experience how exhausted you get from infectious illnesses.

ACTION PLAN: for more energy and less adrenal fatigue symptoms, pick one energy zapping food that you 've been eating and ZAP it out of your diet. Make your way through the list one at a time, making suitable, energy enhancing substitutions (more in a later post) . You'll probably notice an energy boost almost immediately.

Comment below and let me know which one you're choosing first. Then write back in a few days and let me know how it's going.

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

Creator of the 90 days to Vibrant Energy Program

"Creating Vibrant Health, One Bite at a Time"

www.FreshnFunLiving.com

Austin, Texas 78730

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

Monday, February 09, 2009

Art as a Therapy for Adrenal Fatigue

I used to do a lot of water color painting, but I haven't painted in a long time. In fact, I haven't picked up a brush in many months. I started the painting to the left over a year ago, and it's still not finished. When I took classes, not only did I paint each week during class, but I was so excited about what I was working on that I'd set aside time during my week to paint.

It really helped me to have a mentor to guide me through the process. Weekly exposure to new techniques helped me to progress at a steady pace. I stopped going to the classes so I could save on travel time and expense, thinking I'd just paint at home, and have even more time to do it. That was a big mistake.

In spite of putting a three hour block of time on my calendar each week for painting, I just never seemed to get around to it. Some excuse or another came up and kept me from doing an activity that brings me so much joy and peace.

It just hit me that I need a mentor or I'll just keep letting the excuses and the pace of life deprive me of the pleasure that art brings me. I've started looking at local art classes through community centers and schools, and I'm planning to get into a class soon. I love creative expression, and I also know how good it is for me. I even started to look at online art classes, too, to see if that's a possibility. I just need some structure and routine to get me started and keep me going.

As I was contemplating the art dilemma, it suddenly hit me. The struggles that my patients and students have with sticking to health enhancing habits are very similar to mine when it comes to making time for art.

Having a mentor , attending classes and keeping in touch with others on the same path makes it so much easier to stick with the program. Getting support is one of the most critical components of any program that requires learning new techniques and having consistent follow-through. Making a commitment to someone else , rather than to just yourself is a great way to ensure success.

If you get support on a regular basis, your healthy choices will just naturally flow and it will get easier. That explains the fabulous results I hear from the participants in my 1 week green cleanse program. The regular reminders, teleseminars and forum keep everyone connected and on track.

In the 7 step coaching process I use with my private clients and patients, getting support is a big piece of the program. In addition to my coaching, I encourage them to create a support structure to help them stay on track when it gets rough. That may involve an accountability partner, attending potlucks, joining a mastermind group or participating in online forums. The results of 12 step programs for addiction hinge strongly on the support of having a sponsor and going to meetings. Why should it be any different as you upgrade lifelong habits to those that support your vibrant health.

I'm determined to get back on track with my art. How determined are you to experience maximum energy and vibrant well-being?

Please comment below and let me know. And I'll keep you posted about my art progress. Make a comitment this week to do one thing consistently everyday that you KNOW will result in more energy and improved health. Your adrenal glands will love it, and it will go a long way towards helping you beat chronic exhaustion and the tired, mentally foggy feeling that keeps you from experiencing the level of joy and fulfillment you want and deserve.

Don't try to make too many changes...just pick one and do it consistently every day this week.

How about eating something green at every meal? Or drinking 2-3 cups of pure water in the morning, before you eat anything? Are you drinking at least one green smoothie every day? Have you been wanting to try

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Raw Foods Teacher Training by Karen Knowler

Karen Knowler is offering a FR^EE teleseminar called "How to Design and Create a Raw Food Class that Fills Up Every Time!"

She has me intrigued, and I'll be attending even though I've taught dozens and dozens of classes, quite effectively and successfully. I'm of the belief that I can always learn more, so I registered for Karen's class. After all, it's FR^E^E.

I've worked with Karen in the past, and learned a LOT about business from her. She's bright, lively and fun to be around.

Karen asks: "Are you ready to learn how to create, market, fill and teach raw food classes that you love to teach, that delight your audience over and over again AND enable you to create or enhance your living?"

If your answer is YES, then this teleclass is for YOU!

It happens on Wednesday Feb 4 at 3PM Central time. It will be recorded in case you can't make it. But you need to register to get the recording. For details and to sign-up, go to

http://www.drritamarie.com/KarenKnowler

I've already reserved my spot.

Here's the link again:

http://www.drritamarie.com/KarenKnowler

Friday, January 30, 2009

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

Saturday, January 17, 2009


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

Thursday, January 15, 2009

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

Green Smoothies are great sources of raw and living foods for maximum energy and vibrant health

  • 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

Monday, January 12, 2009

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,
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Sunday, January 13, 2008

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

Tuesday, July 24, 2007


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.