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Vol. 3 Issue 38: January 15, 2009 From the Desk of the Divas
Starting the year out right! Oh, my lovely, have we been cooking...um, *whipping* up something wonderful for you! The majority of our clients initially joined us through our 7 Day Detox program, so it's very clear to us that detoxification and cleansing is something that is of the utmost importance to everyone here. That is why the Divas of Detox have teamed up with truth-slinging doctor extraordinaire, Dr. T, to bring you our LONGEST and MOST EFFECTIVE detox program EVER! We'll be announcing the details of our 90-Day Deep Tissue Detox in the next 24 hours or so, so please STAY TUNED!!
The Diva's in the mood for some girlie fun!! We're also setting up a DIVA PAJAMA PARTY in Montreal, scheduled for February 21st! More about this later, but if you know you'll be in the Montreal area at this time, you can contact our community coordinator, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , for all the juicy details!
Dr. T is taking his show on the ROAD for his upcoming West Coast Tour! This is your chance to see Dr. T live and in person! January 22nd to February 2nd, Dr. T will be traveling all along the West Coast, lecturing in the following cities: San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Mount Shasta Portland Yelm Seattle Apple Valley Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more specific information about his lecture and tour schedule in these areas.
And lastly, it's come to our attention that some of you aren't always able to keep up with the Raw Diva Blog (and at least one of you didn't even know it existed!) so in this newsletter we've added a few of our most recent blog features. Now you can see what you've been missing! In this issue:
Raw Food Spotlight: The Vital Vittle by Maureen Lauder Raw Food Recipe: Fruited Celery Salad by Sherry Andrade Raw on a Budget: How to Save at the Grocery Store by Doll Creelman Product Spotlight: Diva Logo Hoodies and more!
The Vital Vittle
By Maureen Lauder
Kale is the first green I really fell in love with. Not so much because of taste, I'm sad to say-like many of the healthiest greens, kale has a strong flavor that may take a bit of getting used to-but because I felt SO good after my first kale-centric meal. Five reasons to eat more kale: 1) Get your vitamins and minerals. Kale is an amazing source of several different nutrients: Vitamins K, A, C, and B6, manganese, copper, calcium, B6, and potassium, among others. 2) Prevent cancer. The phytonutrients in kale and other cruciferous vegetables have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, including lung, breast, colon, and ovarian cancer. 3) Detoxify your body. In addition to the garden-variety antioxidant benefits of many fruits and vegetables, the phytonutrients in kale actually stimulate extra detoxification. These compounds trigger increased production of numerous enzymes involved in detoxification, considerably expanding the body's ability to neutralizing damaging free radicals. 4) Protect your eyesight. Kale contains carotenoids, which help prevent UV damage to the eyes and reduce the risk of cataracts. 5) Have more energy. Kale is good source of manganese, which helps produce energy from protein and carbohydrates. It also helps protect the mitochondria, the cells' power source, against damage from free radicals generated during energy production.
Ways to sneak more kale into your diet: If you haven't yet completely developed a taste for the more savory greens, kale is a good place to start. Add a leaf or two into your morning smoothie for an extra energy kick, or shred a bit into your evening salad. Or, for total immersion, try this tasty salad recipe from Alissa Cohen's Living on Live Food: Kale Salad
1 bunch of kale, shredded (discard the woody stems) 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup avocado 2-½ T olive oil 1-½ T lemon juice 1 t sea salt ½ t cayenne pepper Using your hands, toss the ingredients together, squeezing to cream the avocado. So in honor of kale, I challenge you all to learn to love it (if you don't already). Try eating a serving of kale every day for a week and pay attention to how you feel-I promise you'll be a kale convert!
Fruited Celery Salad by Sherry Andrade
Dressing
In small jar shake dressing ingredients. Set aside.
Salad
In medium bowl, mix all salad ingredients except lettuce. Pour dressing over salad; toss lightly to coat.
Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve on lettuce lined plates.
How to Save Money on your Grocery Bill
By Doll Creelman
If you're like me, you search frantically at the checkout looking for said coupons in total dismay when you realize that the pile still sits on the kitchen table.
Yes, we've all done this but perhaps the real question is this, "How do we purchase healthy foods and stay within our allocated budget?"
The Objectives:
The Plan:
And so we begin. I like to keep our home "green" and so have all the local flyers delivered to my inbox. After looking through those stores that I choose to shop at I make my list. Most of the online flyers even have an option to create a shopping list online.
There are a couple of things to keep in mind:
1. The distance to drive to the stores (how much fuel do we really want to burn or how many bus stops will this trip take)
2. Will the larger quantities really show savings in the long run?
A really good shopper will check the price per gram or ounce to compare. Sometimes those larger boxes are really not that much cheaper.
Here's a trick I've used for many years:
I figure out how much I can spend for the week for groceries. (for example: $100.00) From that I deduct $20 that I would use for sale items, lost leaders etc that had not been planned for. The remaining $80.00 is used for the actual list. These days I'm spending the bulk of this on fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts. I do have some meat in the freezer but since I'm moving towards a more vegetarian table I'm not adding to this inventory. Also, prepackaged foods, although can be a convenience, are often more expensive than putting the items together yourself. Besides, how many of us really need the extras that are put in the box.
If I choose to shop for specifically over-ripe fruit and veggies then I would divide the amount to spend into the number of times I would go to the store. When eating fresh sometimes it means more frequent trips. These can be dangerous if you are not on top of your finances so, if it's tough, I would suggest only once a week.
Here's the biggest way to save at the grocery store:
Put back the unhealthy snack foods, sodas, sugary cereals etc. I'm sure you all know what I mean. Actually, I've found that if I don't run back to the store each day to get these "fun" foods that my left over cash grows!
To sum it up, I've been told many times that it's an art to manage the lack of money. I suppose this is true. When we've had critical times and cash flow was limited we were always able to make ends meet. Knowing is half the battle: know how much and where it's going. You might just be pleasantly surprised at the amount saved!
Green Smoothie Jugs, That Is!
Don't let anyone make comments like that to you, unless you're sporting one of our Green Smoothie Jugs!
Hoodies, Anyone?
By Shayla Roberts
Hmm....
I've got it!! How about a hoodie? Oooh, it could be a DIVA hoodie, with a pretty logo, and raspberries, and it could be available in a few different colors....
Something like what you'll find, say...HERE.
Introducing the Berrylicious Diva Hoodies at The Raw Divas Cafepress shop. We have the original Berrylicious Diva Hoodie that features a relaxed/casual fit, standard women's sizing, and comes in light pink and heather grey. There's also the Berrylicious Diva Hoodie, v. 2.0 that has a sexy, fitted look going on, and comes in white. Make sure to check out the graphics on the front AND back of the shirts!
There are also some other goodies, like Tote Bags and Mugs. Anything else you'd like to see, just drop us a line! We take requests.
So what are you waiting for? Go and order, and sport your Raw Diva status while keeping warm this winter.
Marketplace
Angela Elliott's new book, Alive In Five, is full of recipes that can be prepared in 5 minutes or less. It just goes to show that fast food doesn't always have to be unhealthy!
If your New Year's Resolution was to de-clutter your home, and 15 days later you still haven't made a dent, our Clutter Free Diva program may be what you need!
The Secrets of the Best Raw and Vegan Athletes REVEALED! Learn about success and energy for an active life with raw foods. Yes you can be raw AND strong!
Raw Mom's Agree that THIS is the Manual for Peaceful Parenting! Get it now! And may peace reign in your home!
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Read the Raw Food Voyage by our Web Dude, Jimbolina Sunshine:
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This question takes a prominent position in many household budgets these days. Many of us have leafed through the circulars and flyers, cut the coupons and kept an eagle eye for that special bargain.
This winter, have you found yourself just hanging around the house, checking email or drinking a chilly green smoothie, and wished you had something warm and snuggly to wear? Or...you know how when you're shopping in the refrigerated produce section, you get goosebumps no matter WHAT the weather's like outside? Wouldn't it be nice to have an article of clothing lighter than a coat, warmer than a tshirt, and easy to pull on and off? Maybe something with a hat?
Also, by popular demand (or, because one person asked us to) we've now designed a 
