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By Ritamarie Loscalzo

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Personal Note from Dr. Ritamarie

July 27th, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 29

Tears, Transitions, and Trapeze Bars


trapeze barI am getting ready to take a well-deserved vacation. My cozy little family of 4 will be getting on the road beginning August 6th and heading to Florida where my older son, Eric, is going to attend college.

I am teary eyed as I write this, remembering how emotional it was to drop Eric off at kindergarten. Now he’ll be 1500 miles away and I won’t see him for months. My “baby” will be on his own, and I will miss his hugs at the end of the day!

Transitions are a double edged sword. Leaving behind the familiar and stepping into the unknown can be frightening.

My kids went to a camp last week, sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church. One of the things they did was a ropes course and both said the highlight of the camp was climbing to the top of a very tall pole, about the size of a telephone pole, with tiny rungs. At the top they had to stand there in the wind and jump out to meet the trapeze that was sent flying their way.

Both said it was the scariest thing they had ever done, and also the most empowering.

Yes, transitions can be scary, but they can also be very empowering.

I remember very vividly how scared I was going off to college. It was the “unknown-ness” about it that was most scary.

Like the kids taking a leap of faith off the telephone pole and towards the trapeze, or me walking across a bed of hot coals as I wrote about in my last newsletter, or my son going off to college, or you taking on a gluten-free, whole foods diet — it’s all very scary at first, but then very rewarding and empowering.

Empowering Interviews on Vibrant Health Solutions Radio

Be sure to listen in to our most recent radio shows with very impressive and knowledgeable guests.

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She shared pearls of wisdom about how to keep your home environment toxin-free and offered an amazing home chemical checklist that you can get it for free if you register for her newsletter before she releases the checklist product for sale. Thanks Donna.

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Last week I was blown away by my guest, Angelo Druda. He specializes in traditional Chinese herbal medicine and shared some great tips about rebuilding and protecting your adrenals and heart.

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Enjoy all there is to offer today: my feature article about simple meals that energize and revitalize, our empowering radio show archives, monthly specials, exciting new programs, and more!

Love, Health, and Joy,

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Dr. Ritamarie’s Raw Food on the Run:
“Grab n’ Go” Meals that Are Good for You


By Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo

I love foodI love food. What about you?

When I first discovered that my health challenges were due largely to the foods I was eating, my heart sank.

You see, I am the type of person who acts on new knowledge relatively quickly.

Learning that my favorite foods were making me sick was a big blow.

So I resigned myself to a boring diet of celery and apples, put one foot in front of the other, and I never looked back.


(Well, maybe I peeked back a little at first, but when I set my mind to something, I follow through.)

To my surprise, rather than finding myself bored with the food, I found myself rather intrigued by the variety of tastes and textures I had never before experienced. Who would have thought that cauliflower dipped in almond butter could taste so good?

As time went on, I found myself becoming adventurous with my foods.

I discovered that the meals I enjoyed the most consisted of vegetables and dips or vegetables drenched in a yummy sauce.

One of my favorite ways to eat is what I now call “Grab ‘n Go”.

Dr. Ritamarie’s Raw Food on the Run: “Grab n’ Go” Meals

Green Meals to GoIn my “to be released later this year” book on blood sugar balancing and insulin resistance, there is an entire section called “Grab ‘n Go”.

I’d like to share a few tips from there.

If you lead a busy lifestyle and you understand the benefit of eating only pure, fresh, unprocessed foods, but you don’t feel like you have the time then “Grab ‘n Go” meals will be an answer to your prayers.

Making nutritious meals doesn’t have to consume all your time and energy. Many recipes are quick and easy to make and can be put together in 5 – 10 minutes.

What follows is a set of time saving tips I’ve learned over the years that will allow you to make a meal in as little as 5 minutes.

All it takes is a little advanced planning and making a few items every 3 – 4 days.

Deliciously Quick Lunch and DinnerYou’ll find great recipes in my e-book, Deliciously Quick Lunch and Dinner Ideas. I’ll actually be demonstrating some of these recipes in our upcoming VITAL Community “VITAL Healing Kitchen” show.

I’ve also shared some of my secrets in the Raw Food University Healthy “Fast Food” video as well as in the B4 Be Gone program recipe guide (my “Grab ‘n Go” strategy is included in entirety in the B4 recipe guide).

3 Samples of “Grab ‘n Go” Quick and Healthy Meal Ideas

#1 – Raw Food Dips and Cheese

Make 1 or 2 dips and/or “cheese” recipes – they last several days. These are created using all fresh, whole ingredients – raw nuts and seeds, vegetables, and herbs. See the recipe section of the newsletter below for one of my favorites.

Be sure to make more dip before you run out. Preparation takes no more than 5 minutes per dip on average. Dips are very versatile and, in addition to making a terrific meal in and of themselves, can be eaten with a variety of raw vegetable sticks or dehydrated crackers.

Dips or “cheese” can be used in wraps, on sandwiches, on salads, and as a sauce for steamed or raw vegetables. They are also good drizzled on top of a soup.

#2 – Raw Food Spreads and Paté

Make 1 or 2 spreads like “Mock Tuna”, Nomi Shannon’s Sunny Pate (available on her website), or Creamy Pesto made from veggies and herbs.

Spreads, sometimes called paté, are made with vegetables and nuts or seeds and are similar in texture to sandwich spreads like those made from tuna and salmon. These are easy to make in the food processor and will last for 4 days, sometimes longer.

#3 – Raw Food Salad Dressings and Sauces

Make a couple of salad dressings and/or sauces. By having these already made, you can quickly make a delicious meal by tossing with your favorite greens and vegetables, some of which can be purchased pre-washed and cut to save you time.

fresh salad dressingExamples of some of my favorite dressings and sauces are:

  • Creamy Tahini Dressing
  • Sunflower Italian Dressing
  • Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing


We’ll be demonstrating these dressings on the VITAL Healing Kitchen show on Saturday, July 28th.

You can register here as a VITAL member:

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Store these dips, dressings, and spreads in the refrigerator and stock up on romaine hearts, celery, cucumbers, jicama, red bell pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, and green leafy vegetables.

Use Herbs that Heal in Your Quick Meals

You can also fortify your creations with herbs specific to your particular health needs.

  • HerbsAdd kelp or other sea vegetables to support your thyroid.
  • Add some burdock for liver support.
  • Using daikon adds a super flavor and is good for breaking up mucous.
  • Brazil nuts are a good source of selenium and are helpful for your thyroid.
  • You can even add some holy basil to support your adrenals.
  • Use cilantro for clearing toxins and heavy metals.


The possibilities are endless.

How to Make a Raw Food “Grab ‘n Go” Meal: Step-by-Step

Once you’ve created the dressings and dips and stocked the fridge with vegetables, making a meal is a snap.

Here’s how:

Open the refrigerator at lunch time and take a look around. Which vegetable appeals most as the outer wrapping? Bell pepper? Jicama? Collard?

I must admit, I usually choose those requiring the least amount of work like red bell pepper and collard greens. Those are wash and go. Jicama takes a little longer to peel and slice, but it can be prepared as part of your beginning of the week time-saving prep steps.

Example of a Quick and Portable Meal: Raw Food Sandwich and Wrap Alternatives

Directions:

  1. Quick Red Pepper MealChoose a vegetable to use as your base.

  2. Choose a spread.

  3. Choose vegetables and sprouts to add green nutrition.

  4. Choose a dip to add to the top.

  5. Wash and cut vegetables if necessary.

    – Red bell peppers are cut lengthwise down the middle.
    – Jicama is peeled and cut into 1/8 – 1/4 inch thick rounds.
    – Romaine lettuce and collard leaves are simply rinsed.

  6. Lay vegetable on a plate.

  7. Start with a layer of greens – either baby greens or large leaf greens that have been cut into bite-sized pieces and wilted with a salt massage are recommended.

  8. Add a layer of spread (optional).

  9. Spoon on sauerkraut if desired.

  10. Add sauce or dip.

  11. Top with sprouts and any other chopped or grated vegetables.

  12. Wrap if need be.

  13. Eat and enjoy. It’s like eating a salad in a wrap.


I’ve actually made salad then realized I’d rather eat with my hands and took the entire salad and wrapped it in a Nori sheet or collard green leaf. In this way, you can take a salad wrapped in a leaf to a ball game, meeting, or to your desk to eat (although this is not ideal, sometimes it’s necessary).

This entire process takes about 5 minutes, including clean up. There’s very little clean up, save for the spoons and knives used in preparation. The meal is filling, delicious, and very nutritious.

Example of a Grab ‘n Go Dip Meal

Directions:


  1. Select a variety of vegetable sticks and stiff romaine hearts alone or with some dehydrated chips.
  2. Grab a pre-made dip or two. Spreads can also be used as dips.
  3. Eat and enjoy.


Using the “Grab ‘n Go” method you can make meals as simple or as elaborate as you’d like.

How to Enjoy Endless and Easy Fast Raw Food Meal Ideas
 
healthy fast foodThere’s a lot of variety possible and a lot of possible usage for leftovers. Leftover sauces from one meal can turn into a topping for a “sandwich.”  Veggies and dips make great portable lunches, as do sandwiches.

You can bring along the components in small containers and assemble at work or even in your car if you’re travelling as a passenger. Salads can be pre-made and stored in the refrigerator or carried to work by keeping the dressing separate to add right before eating.

I must admit, “Grab ‘n Go” is my absolute favorite way of eating.

Do you have a favorite dip recipe to share? Or an energy zapping old recipe you love, but you’re looking for a healthier version?

Post your comments and recipes to the blog.

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Dr. Ritamarie’s Living Foods Potluck
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Saturday, July 28th, 2012



Raw Food Potluck Austin TexasOnce a month, you can join us LIVE in Austin, Texas for a local raw food potluck where you can:

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I hear from parents all the time asking what to send in their kids lunchboxes “that they will actually eat”. Or I also hear questions and concerns from parents about how a “bad” school lunch will really affect their kids.

So I’m bringing back kids nutrition expert, Karen Ranzi.

Eighteen years ago, Karen was able to heal her son from asthma, chronic ear infections, and multiple allergies. She also healed herself from digestive, gynecological, and skin problems through dietary and lifestyle changes.

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Chemicals are good when their presence makes it possible for us to have all of the practical, convenient things that are a part of our lives: like our homes, cars, food, cosmetics, cleaning products and really …everything.

Chemicals are bad when they cause harm to people and the environment. In our everyday lives, chemicals can often be harmful in ways that are not very obvious.

When it comes to chemicals we really have only three choices:

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If you have made choice #3, then this show is for you.

Joining Dr. Ritamarie is chemical expert, Donna Kasuska. Donna’s passion is educating people about chemical safety and usage.

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About Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo


Dr. Ritamarie LoscalzoDr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, MS, DC, CCN, DACBN, has been an integrative health care practitioner for over two decades, empowering her patients and students to overcome health challenges and lead a joyful and healthy life.

She’s a Doctor of Chiropractic with Certifications in Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition, HeartMath® and Herbal Medicine as well as a certified raw and living foods instructor, chef, and coach.

She’s the author and co-author of several gluten-free vegan and raw foods recipe books including: Power Breakfast Ideas, Deliciously Quick Lunch and Dinner, Healthy Halloween Treats, Dessert: Making it Rich Without Oil and Dried and Gone to Heaven. She’s also the creator of many successful online courses designed to restore people to the health, energy, and vitality they need to live full and vibrant lives.

Dr. Ritamarie resides in Austin, Texas with her husband and sons. She can be reached at http://www.DrRitamarie.com.


 

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Recipes that Recharge

Dr. Ritamarie’s “Dip-licious”
Grab n’ Go Recipes


By Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo


Deliciously Quick Lunch and DinnerReminder: You’ll find great “Grab n’ Go” recipes in my e-book, Deliciously Quick Lunch and Dinner Ideas. I’ll actually be demonstrating some of these recipes in our upcoming VITAL Community “VITAL Healing Kitchen” show on Saturday July, 28th.

I’ve also shared some of my secrets in the Raw Food University Healthy “Fast Food” video as well as in the B4 Be Gone program recipe guide (my “Grab ‘n Go” strategy is included in entirety in the B4 recipe guide).

Cucumber Dip


Ingredients:

  • cucumbers2 cucumbers, peeled and cut
  • 1 small avocado
  • 2 tablespoons dill
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 clove garlic (optional)


Directions:

  1. Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
  2. Adjust to desired thickness by adding water or additional avocado.


Broccoli Hummus

Ingredients:

  • broccoli2 cups broccoli, stalks or florets or both may be used
  • 6 tablespoons tahini
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt


Directions:

  1. Peel the outer skin of the broccoli stalks, if using them.
  2. Place all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth.


Chipotle Cayenne Dip

Ingredients:

  • chipotles1/2 cup cashews or macadamia nuts (or a 1/4 cup of each)
  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/2 – 1 lime or lemon, juice of, depending on size (2 – 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Celtic, Himalayan, or pink salt
  • 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast (optional)
  • pinch of Cayenne (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle (or more to taste)


Directions:

  1. Place everything in blender and process until very smooth.


 
 

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