RAW DELIGHTS

Afraid you might not be able to enjoy/last eating just raw fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and sprouted grains? You can stop worrying now, my new book Raw Delights was designed to reproduce some of your very favorite cooked food recipes. The flavor will WOW you and the goodness will sustain you, so that you will be able to stick to a way of living & eating that will benefit you and your health to the maximum possible.

Remember why other diets didn't work? For me it was boredom with the meals & flavors, not enough variety, feeling deprived, and hungry... I have personally found this way of eating to bring me so many benefits that I want to keep eating this way. The recipes I have formulated really help me with keeping my meals a happy time for me, not a time of resentment (you know, where everyone else seems to get to eat ice cream, chocolate, pizza, cheesecake.. and all I have on my plate is celery & carrots) No more of that! Now I have meals that are beautiful, delicious, satisfying, and will not rack up the pounds or make me tired, puffy, or sad. Let me teach it to you through Raw Delights. This book is now nearing completion, and the date of release will be announced on this very website soon.

 

THE RECIPES

CONTENTS

Featuring:
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis

 

The ultimate in decadence, a chocoholic's dream come true...
This cheesecake has a chocolate cookie crumb crust, then a rich layer of cashew based sweet chocolate cheesy filling, and is topped generously with rich chocolate ganache. Serving it with the raspberry coulis enhances the rich chocolate flavor, as well as making it look more sophisticated on the plate.. This cheesecake will have them fighting over the last slice.

A special thanks goes out to Joz & Leah for bringing this recipe to life at the Oregon State Chocolate Festival!

SWEETS

A partial list of the sweet recipes include (all raw vegan): Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis, Chocolate Peppermint Truffles, Cookies, Lemon Cheesecake with Candied Lemon Peel, Chocolate Crunch Candy Bars, Blonde Fruitcake, Calcium Rich Hot Cocoa, Breakfast Power Medallions, Smoothies, Italian Sweet Cannoli, Candies, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Ice Cream Sundae...

SAVORY

A partial list of the savory recipes include (all raw vegan): Hot Dogs, Lobster Mushroom Bisque, Chips, Sweet Potato French Fries, Blue Cheese Dressing, Ranch Dressing & Dip, Instant Soups by the Cup- great for traveling or at work, BBQ, Pizza Supreme, Crackers and Breads, Ravioli, Sesame Chicken, Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage, Cheesy Corn Chowder, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Mexican Feast...

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Why Unprocessed Chocolate is Good for You!

Antioxidants: Cacao has more antioxidant flavonoids than any food tested so far, including blueberries, red wine, and black and green teas. In fact, it has up to four times the quantity of antioxidants found in green tea. Health benefits of these antioxidants include:

* Promote cardiovascular health - Help dilate bloods vessels, reduce blood clotting, improve circulation, help regulate heartbeat and blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

* Protect from environmental and metabolic toxins - Help repair and resist damage caused by free radicals, and may reduce risk of certain cancers. Neurotransmitters: By increasing the levels of specific neurotransmitters in our brains, cacao promotes positive outlook, facilitates rejuvenation and simply helps us feel good.

* Serotonin - Cacao raises the level of serotonin in the brain; thus acts as an anti-depressant, helps reduce PMS systems, and promotes a sense of well-being.

* Endorphins - Cacao stimulates the secretion of endorphins, producing a pleasurable sensation similar to the "runner's high" a jogger feels after running several miles. * Phenylethylamine - Found in chocolate, phenylethylamine is also created within the brain and released when we are in love. Acts as mild mood elevator and anti-depressant, and helps increase focus and alertness.

* Anandamide - Anandamide is known as the "bliss chemical" because it is released by the brain when we are feeling great. Cacao contains both N-acylethanolamines, believed to temporarily increase the levels of anandamide in the brain, and enzyme inhibitors that slow its breakdown. Promotes relaxation, and helps us feel good longer. Essential Minerals: Cacao beans are rich in a number of essential minerals, including magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and manganese.

* Magnesium - Cacao seems to be the #1 source of magnesium of any food. Magnesium balances brain chemistry, builds strong bones, and helps regulate heartbeat and blood pressure. Magnesium deficiency, present in 80% of Americans, is linked with PMT, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and joint problems.

* Sulfur - Cacao is high in the beauty mineral sulfur. Sulfur builds strong nails and hair, promotes beautiful skin, detoxifies the liver, and supports healthy pancreas functioning. Essential fats: There is a misperception that chocolate is fattening. In truth, the fats in cocoa butter are healthy fats. Cacao contains oleic acid, a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, also found in olive oil, that may raise good cholesterol. Also, substances found in cacao are known to help reduce appetite.

• Eat Raw for Health
• Eat Raw for Energy
• Eat Raw for Weight Control