Selfless Service

I went to an event last night that focused on healing ourselves through food. I have spent the past 8 years actively engaged in alternative forms of healing as well as reading about the body and how we can heal ourselves through food, so I was right in my element. As i gazed around the room, everyone was overweight and almost all people who spoke shared that they were on not just one medication but a few medications for different things. People shared about spending thousands of dollars taking different tests at the doctors office to find out what was wrong with their thryroid, what they were allergic to, having blood taken and on and on.

But, the most exciting thing was that everyone single one of them was open to looking at other alternatives and that is why they were there. I spoke of Living Foods and Yoga and how each of these things is crucial in reconnecting with the body. I shared about my own time that i spent disconnected from my body and how this affected every other area of my life. In fact, my journey to health and wellness was all about reconnecting to my self and then to others.. It has all been about being available to selfless service and realizing every single day that the more I can be doing selfless service, the more that I am in the place where i am supposed to be. I truly believe that if we all heal ourselves then it becomes clear what we are supposed to be doing in our lives. Everyone has a different purpose but I believe that everyone's purpose includes service.

Living From My Inner Voice

When I think about all the time that I have spent in my life looking at other people to imitate or to guide me in the direction of how to live my life, it is amazing to me. As I progressed on this path further and woke up one day feeling completely lost, I knew something needed to give. Shortly after, I found myself in a room of people sharing my pain, confusion, anger and resentment and although I felt so bad, I was relieved that they were MY feelings and that I had a voice.

In all this time of looking out, what I was really doing was looking for something to identify with, something to help me better understand myself, something that could keep me from having to go within, yet within was where I needed to go to find what I was looking for.

Now that I spend more time looking inside for my inner voice, I am so relieved because that is where the truth really is and the best guidance comes from within. The best part, is that I get to share this voice with others and support them to go within as well. In revealing my deepest self, I help others to unleash their true self....

When I make a genuine attempt to describe where I am in my life and what I have experienced, I open my heart to meaningful communication and support. It's so empowering and brings me so much happiness and strength to connect with others on this level.

No need to be Extreme: Cleansing Can Be Very Simple

Cleansing the system can be as simple as taking one thing out and adding one thing into the diet. Top things to consider taking out for 30 days: dairy products, animal products of any kind, caffeine, alcohol, sugar, processed foods of any kind, sodas, white flour and any white products.

The best cleansing foods to choose are; fresh raw fruits and vegetables, some lightly steamed veggies, nuts and seeds and whole grains only. Incorporate lots of herbal teas as they are hydrating and help flush the body, water, lemon water and fresh juices.

If you eat grains, use only whole grains such as quinoa, wild or basmati rice, and some whole grain sprouted breads like ezekiel and no pasta. Keep in mind that even though they contain some fiber, all grains will slow your cleansing process, so the more you eat, the slower you'll cleanse. This is because they don’t have the enzymes of the raw fruits and veggies and they take longer for you body to digest and break down.

Follow these simple rules and remember to eat no or extremely small amounts of processed food to make your cleanse. If you want to speed up the process of cleansing, many products can help; here are a list: cracked cell chlorella, Wheatgrass, Aloe Vera Gel or Juice, carrot juice, greens rich in chlorophyll. You can find these at www.rawblisssuperfoods.com. Call me for any questions. If you are interested in the Spring Cleanse , let me know. Have fun and you will feel great!

Spiritual Growth through Engaging in Healthy Eating

I can remember years where I used food to numb out. I walked around feeling tired, unable to look people in the eyes, irritable and overall, very lost. I didn't feel passionate about anything because I didn't FEEL. I covered up all my feelings by starving myself or binging on toxic foods so that I didn't have to feel the things that were coming up for me in my life. After I sought support and learned about my eating disorder, I learned about what I was trying to cover up. I began eating a clean and healthy diet and practicing yoga. Instead of covering up how I felt, I learned to release my emotions and seek support. Most importantly, I learned how to get outside of my self centeredness and help others. What a concept!! In moments where I was having a hard time, I reached out and started doing things for others in need. Immediately, I felt better.....every time! Because I was no longer disgusted with myself, I could engage and connect with other people. My growth showed up in every area of my life and I felt more alive.

I know for a fact, in my own experience, that I feel the benefits of eating a plant based diet in that I feel alive and full of energy. Our bodies take in the light from the plants that are stored from the sunlight in their leaves and the nutrients from depths of the earth. Over a period of time, we can truly get that feeling of being "grounded" and "light" through the plant based foods we consume.

Today, I am grateful for my life and all it has to offer. Through my willingness to grow spiritually and consume a diet that is high in Living plant based foods, I am providing my body with what it needs to stay connected to the universe and my purpose. I show up and I share what I have learned through the adversity I experienced and I allow others to heal themselves through these teachings.

What an incredible gift!

The Florida Health Expo was Fantastic!

I met so many wonderful people yesterday at the Expo. I had a great time with the Living & Green Food Demos and I know that I said that I would follow up with some information for everyone.

Here are the recipes that I promised and I hope that you all enjoy them. Also, you will see on my blog that there is the Saladacco that I used to make the Zuchini Spaghetti. Click on the picture and it will take you to your ordering page. Enjoy shopping for many other great kitchen items at Raw Food World.

Zuchini Pasta with Rich Tomato Sauce

2 Zuchini

Sauce

2 Tomatoes

1 cup sundried tomatoes- soaked until soft (1/2 hour to hour)

1 tbsp organic cold pressed olive oil

4 leaves basil

2 dates, soaked

Cut the zuchini in half and flat on both ends to use in the saladacco. Make the spaghetti and place in bowl. Place all sauce ingredients in the food prodessor and blend. It will remain chunky after about a minute. Use pulse on your food processor. Pour on top of the zuchini. Bliss!!

Cauliflower Mash

1 head Cauliflower

1/4 cup cold pressed organic olive oil

sea salt to taste

pepper to taste

Put all ingredients in the food processor and blend until smooth. You can use a blender for this recipe if it is heavy duty (3 speeds).

The Purium Products on the table yesterday can be found at www.rawblisssuperfoods.com and the products I recommend to clients for first time orders are the Kamut Blend, Apothe-cherry, and the Power shake. You can stay under $50 with shipping if you order the first two mentioned.

The manufacturer of those products, David Sandoval, will be speaking on April 29th at Wyndham Garden Hotel. All details can be found at www.meetup.com/palmbeachraw where you can RSVP and register to reserve your seat. Don't miss this event if you are interested in your health, anti aging, hearing about how people have relieved themselves of dis-ease and pain in their lives through diet and nutrition. Join our Meetup to find out about the best Health Related Events going on in Palm Beach.

I have 4 FREE tickets left for those that are interested to the Event described above. Be the first to email me and I will put you on the VIP list and leave your ticket at the door. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF OUR MEETUP TO WIN THE TICKET.

It's going to be so much fun.....and yes, there will some special Raw Snacks there!

I can't wait to see you all soon! Enjoy the recipes and email me with any questions you have!

Lauren Golen