Archive for September, 2009

Raw Spirit Festival DC

The Raw Spirit Festival DC was absolutely amazing! It was packed with high quality speakers from all over on the various topics of raw food, holistic health, and taking care of your body. There were also sacred exercises of yoga and meditation (just to name a couple) for centering yourself and rejuvenating your spirit. And of course, live enchanting music and vendors selling everything from delicious raw snacks to hula hoops and healing crystals. Last, but not least, the Raw Spirit Festival featured the most delicious selection of raw foods that had several attendees eating all day long!

Such an event was truly one to never be forgotten, and also a historic moment being the festival’s first time over on the east coast. If you missed out on these fabulous festivities, check out the pictures above to imagine that you were there!

These pictures were submitted by Rawbin, Wysteria Jackson, and Jim Dee. Thank you all for submitting your photos so we could share the love.

Cabbage Carrot Slaw

This recipe was discovered on the Whole Foods website. We loved the colors and the flavors, so we wanted to share it with our readers.

Serves 6

Garnish this bright coleslaw with toasted sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts. Or, toss it with shredded roasted chicken and serve it as the main course.

Ingredients

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
4 cups finely shredded green and red cabbage
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, garlic, cumin, oregano and mustard just until sugar is dissolved. Add cabbage, carrots, green onions, salt and pepper and toss gently to combine. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 4oz/116g-wt.): 50 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 12g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 1g protein

Mean Green Machine Smoothie

Mean Green Machine Smoothie

This smoothie is full of antioxidant rich foods like greens, berries, kiwi, and flax, making it a powerful and flavorful way to start the day. Kids love the unusual color.

Makes 4 servings

10 oz of frozen mixed berries (or fresh organic berries)
2 green kale leaves, washed and chopped
1 and 1/2 cups apple juice or filtered water
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1 kiwi peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

This recipe was provided by Tiffany Washko a mom trying to live a more natural family life, for health and for the planet. In addition to her website (click her name), you should also visit Nature Moms Blog.