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Vol. 3, Issue 43, February 27, 2009From the Diva Desk
While it was just a 3 minute date with destiny, it's still really exciting to see how Raw Food is getting the attention of the media! All the more reason to drink those green smoothies, stop eating after dark and do whatever it takes to be smooth-skinned, cellulite-free role models of health for the world. This week's issue of Health In High Heels we're feeling the end of winter is coming and cravings are at an all time high. We're ready for spring and fresh fruits, but while we're waiting for the watermelon to arrive, chocolate brownies will do just fine, thank you very much! Winter's almost over and we hope this issue of Health in High Heels brings you a boost to get you through the wintery weeks to come! This issue is packed with tasty treat, we do hope you enjoy! Love and hugs, Tera Lots of Recipes in this Issue including:Double Decker Brownies Cold Vegetable Salad Green Smoothie for Diabetics Blueberry Blues 
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Double-Decker BrowniesBy Shannon LeoneOver the years I have tried soooo many ways to get my family to eat HEALTHY TREATS besides fruit dishes, something a little more deserty and rich...but alot of raw recipes call for nuts. My kids don't like too many nuts in their diet- besides the ones I sprinkle in their salads or hide in their smoothies. The funny thing is these brownies ARE made with nuts, and yet both of my children RAVE about these little chocolately morsels! I'm sure YOURS will too!
Ingredients:
Because things take so long to dehydrate, I spread the batter thinner than a brownie really wants to be...poor things! So, to create a more brownie mood for everyone, when they are done you can DOUBLE them by placing the two slim brownies on top of each other (I separate them with walnuts or pecans because these are nice and flat) and then cut into little brownie squares...or bigger ones for people like Mr. Papa Bear!
Running short on time? Just plop the little suckers onto the teflex sheets and call them brownie balls! REALLY short on time, roll the batter into balls and freeze for a while to harden OR EAT AS IS! These are so rich and filling and you won't need more than a couple to completely satisfy your childhood brownie fantasies!
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The Vital VittleFood of the Week: BlueberriesBy Maureen Lauder
There aren't enough blue foods out there, if you ask me. But as one of the few representatives of the blue (er...purple?) food group, blueberries do a pretty good job. We all know that berries in general are super-duper healthy, right? Well, blueberries may be the healthiest of the berries. Among other things, blueberries rock the antioxidant game: studies have shown that blueberries contain more antioxidants than almost any other fruit or vegetable.
Here are a few more reasons to love blueberries (aside from their general yumptiousness, which might be reason enough):
* Blueberries support and stabilize the body's tissues. The antioxidants in blueberries protect against free radical damage to cells and tissues, helping to prevent varicose veins, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, and cancer.
* Blueberries are good for your eyes. They protect against free radical damage that can cause cataracts and glaucoma. And bilberry, a close relative of the blueberry, has been shown to improve night vision and to speed visual adjustment to changes in light. And, as with many fruits, the antioxidants in blueberries can protect against macular degeneration.
* Blueberries keep your gastrointestinal system in tip-top shape. Blueberries contain ellagic acid, which can inhibit the metabolic processes that produce cancer, and pectin, which can prevent bile from converting to a carcinogenic form. And, the phenolic compounds in blueberries can stem the proliferation of colon cancer cells.
* Blueberries can also keep that digestive tract moving at just the right pace. Blueberries can alleviate both diarrhea and constipation; plus, they contain tannins, which help reduce intestinal inflammation.
* Blueberries give cranberries a run for their money. Like cranberries, blueberries contain compounds that limit the ability of bacteria to adhere to the linings of bladder and urethra, thus helping to prevent bladder and urinary tract infections.
Not bad for a little berry, eh?
And fortunately, blueberries are easy to sneak into your diet. Fresh blueberries taste great all by themselves and make a delicious breakfast or dessert. And what smoothie doesn't benefit from a cup of fresh or frozen blueberries?
If you're looking to expand your smoothie repertoire, give this one a try:
Blueberry Blues
Ingredients:
Instructions: Drop everything in a blender and blend until smooth-and enjoy!
Come Hither...Have some fun Betwixt the Sheets.
Cold Vegetable SaladBy Patricia White
Ingredients:
Pour over veggies, stir and let set for a couple of hours. Enjoy!
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If you've not been following along on the blog this week as part of the 
Directions: Grind nuts to a fine ground in your food processor. Add the raisins or dates and mash them around. Then add the rest of ingredients including a few tablespoons of water if necessary. Dehydrate these about 8 hours, and then flip and dehydrate them a few more hours until they are firm on the outside, and even slightly crisp inside.
* Blueberries are heart healthy. Blueberries contain tons and tons of an antioxidant called anthocyanin that helps prevent cardiovascular disease.
* Blueberries can help prevent ovarian cancer. Blueberries are rich in a phytonutrient called kaempferol, which appears to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
Directions: Put all veggies in a bowl. Blend oil, dates, vinegar, salt & pepper until smooth adding water as needed so it's not too thick.
