High Vibe

Raw Food Made Easy for 1 Or 2 People Demonstration & Book Signing

Hey Kids! Put this in your calendar High Vibe is bringing in the amazing Jennifer Cornbleet for a food demonstration and book signing!!!

Jennifer Cornbleet is a nationally recognized raw-food chef and instructor and a long-time faculty member at Living Light Culinary Institute in California. She lectures and holds classes in the Bay Area and nationwide. Her website, learnrawfood.com, is a comprehensive resource for online training and raw-food recipes, information, and products.

 
 
Title:   Raw Food Made Easy for 1 Or 2 People Demonstration & Book Signing
Date:   Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Cost: Free
 
Event Description:
 
Getting your RDA of nutritious and delicious just got easier!  To celebrate the release of an updated and expanded version of her best-selling book Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People, well-known chef and cooking instructor, Jennifer Cornbleet is sharing the secrets to flavorful, healthful meals made without cooking and without processed ingredients.
 
Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People Revised invites readers to get to know the delicious world of raw food preparation with:
 
Over 150 foolproof recipes, along with lunch and dinner menu plans.
Easy recipes that call for common ingredients and basic equipment.
Instructions for creating delicious green smoothies and green juices that provide maximum nutrition and can be enjoyed any time of day.
Strategies for enjoying raw food on the go whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure.
 
In a presentation packed with time-saving tips, Jennifer will prove that you don’t have to toil in the kitchen in order to enjoy mouthwatering meals and snacks made with delicious all-natural fruits and vegetables.  And since tasting is believing, guests will enjoy samples of Jennifer’s delicious Chocolate Green Smoothie and Mediterranean Kale Salad.
 


 

Not chos ..not yours..fine Nachos

So there's this sport called football. Many individuals enjoy getting together eating and drinking and cheering for their favorite team or just the better of the two for the day. You ever find yourself looking at those damn nachos and wish they were raw and vegan. No, then stop reading. Yes, ok here is the RECIPE from Ms. Mimi Kirk's Live Raw.

Corn Chips:

6-8 ears of corn

1/2 cup ground golden flax seed

1/4 cup onion chopped

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon of combination of cumin, oregano and garlic powder

In food processor, mix corn, onion and salt. Process until on the smooth side. Add ground flax seed and pulse blender.

Spread thin with rubber spatula on nonstick dehydrator sheet. Wet the back of the spatula and smooth out mixture evenly. Pick up tray and lightly tap it down on countertop, turning and tapping to aid in spreading mixture. Mixture can also be dropped by tablespoons onto nonstick sheet to create little rounds a bit thicker. Dehydrate for 24 hours or until dry and crispy. Flip onto mesh tray halfway through dehydrating and cut into desired chip size.

Cheese sauce:

2 cups cashews, soaked for 4 hours

1 red bell pepper seeded and cut in half

3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast

1/8 teaspoon tumeric

1/8 teaspoon paprika

1 clove garlic, cut in half

1/8 teaspoon salt, or 1 tablespoon coconut aminos/tamari/ nama shoyu

1 cup or more of water.

Drain and rinse cashews. Place all ingredients in your high-powered blender. Add 1/2 of the water and blend. Add more water as needed to make pourable, smooth cheese. Taste for seasonings especially salt, and add more if needed.

Heat cheese in glass container in dehydrator set at 105-110 degrees.

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Row row your bloat

I think today the number one word I have heard is BLOAT! I feel as though it's like Pee Wee's playhouse where it's the secret word and everyone should scream when you hear it! But instead I just smile and repeat what I have said for YEARS and it appears a gazillion times today.

What is it that I say you ask? Well ....drum roll please...have you ever tried our enzymes? Every High Vibe affectionado has fallen in love with them. New York Times published about them. So it's no secret but what's so great about them? Why do I need them are normally what follows after my suggestion.

First off, our lovely little body requires enzymes to digest and we lose them in cooked, processed, irradiated, genetically - engineered, chemical treated or grown in mineral depleted soil foods. Folks who have destroyed certain organs that help with digestion with poor diet, autoimmune or through medical treatments also have trouble attaining the proper amount of enzymes to help with metabolism.

Second off, we screw up! Sometimes Grandma's apple pie is just what you are gonna eat. It's ok. Oh shoot now you feel sick. Again, it's ok..take a couple of omnizymes and that tummy ache BLOAT is going to subside a lot faster.

Third off..our Omnizymes are 100% living food based blend of plant enzymes. Will Support the body by reducing gas, bloating, indigestion and stomach acidity.13 Different Enzymes pH balanced and remains active throughout stomach and intestines.

If you need a 4th then..cuz i said so.

WE eat Grass

or you could spell it Wheatgrass. Whatever makes you happy. I personally love the taste of wheatgrass. But so many people have an almost vomit eww gross reaction with one of those beautiful green shots. Some folks don't have the time or money to incorporate a shot of wheatgrass a day or even WEEK. So We decided to hook you guys up with some grass, wheatgrass that is. We have started carrying wheatgrass powder and pills. So what's your excuse now???

Just in case you aren't sure why you should include this green gem in your diet here are some benefits to our lovely little wheatgrass.

• Helps strengthen immune system (body resistance).
• Helps in detoxification (purification) of blood, resolves foul odors of breath and sweat.
• Alkaline food that helps balance blood pH towards normal.
• Helps increases Haemoglobin (Red Blood Cells count / RBC count) in blood.
• Helps combat Thalassemia, Anemia and Sickle Cell Anemia.
• Helps improve reproductive health of both men & women, increase vigor, vitality & helps conceive.
• Help combat blood & digestion related disorders such as Thalassemia, Anaemia, Leukemia, Cancer, Diabetes, Obesity (Weight loss), Constipation, Acidity, Piles (Hemorrhoids), Ulcers, Arthritis, etc.
• Highly effective to reduce weight or achieve weight loss.
• Helps overcome skin disorders, improves skin & muscle tone.
• Dietary fiber helps control blood sugar level, cholesterol level & prevents constipation.

I Vant your Blooood type

Muahhh ahhh the vampire is out! Just kidding, I always find it funny when you talk to one person about a topic then all of a sudden you get what feels like hundreds of folks asking the same question during that week. Well the topic that has been in abundence has been Blood Type.

I know so many people who do not know their blood type and at first I though how could you not know the most essential portion of what gives your body it's nutrients and some may say your life force. I've given blood for years and was initiated by going with my mom and grandfather. IT was something they said as a human you should do and in turn I have always known my blood type.

Diets have been made in surrounding your blood type especially the ever popular,  Eat Right 4 your Type by Dr. Peter D'Adamo.

Although this book does condone animal eating it has some interesting facts and allows you to think further about your genetic makeup. We sell testing kits here that allow you to prick a finger and find out what your blood type is. So why not find out what is so interesting about you?!

CLEARing the way

Every New Year I don't realize i'm doing it until after the fact but i clean my apartment similiar to a person crazed by demons. I also do this before my birthday. It's like I want to set the stage for something amazing.Get out the old and bring the new...whatever that may be. Yet each time I obsessively clean I sage. I have done this for I don't know how long. Sage burning/smudging has always been considered a clearing of bad energy but I thought why not share just a bit more information about this amazing ritual.

Burning sage is one of the oldest and purest methods of cleansing a person, group of people or space. While Native American sage burning is the most commonly recognized form of it today, it has nevertheless been a shared practice in other cultures too.

From the ancient Celtic druids who used sage as a sacred herb alongside Oak Moss for burning as well as medicinal purposes, to the Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon whose ‘Palo Santo’ (sacred wood) sage burning ceremonies are still practiced to this day.

The Latin for sage, ‘Salvia,’ stems from the word ‘to heal.’ The other qualities of sage when burned, such as giving wisdom, clarity and increasing spiritual awareness, are also indicated in the name. 

Yet you can also burn cedar!   Cedar branches are brushed in the air to cleanse a home during the House Blessing Ceremony of many Northwest Indian nations. In the Pacific Northwest, the people burn cedar for purification in much the same way as sage - it drives out negative energy; but it also brings in good influences. The spirit of cedar is considered very ancient and wise by Pacific Northwest tribes, and old, downed cedar trees are honored with offerings and prayers.

Sweetgrass is another item you can add to your repetoire! It is good to burn sweetgrass after the sage or cedar had driven out the bad influences. Sweetgrass brings in the good spirits and the good influences. As with cedar, burning sweetgrass while praying sends prayers up to the Creator in the smoke. 

Come in and get Sage in White Sage, Lakota Sage, sweetgrass, cedar..you name it!

Who you calling a Macuna?

Not Hakuna Matata from the Lion King..although I did hear it is a wonderful phrase...it means no worries for the rest of your days..oh wait we are talking about MACUNA!!!! Which we have been carrying for some time now. But it seems like everyone should hear all about it.

Mucuna is most known for containing a very powerful neurotransmitter pre-cursor called L-Dopa.

 The Benefits of L-Dopa

L-Dopa is an amino acid that converts into Dopamine. Dopamine is required for proper functioning of the brain. Dopamine is depleted by stress, stimulants, legal and illegal drug abuse, and alcohol. L-Dopa is known to be the most important nutrient for those suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

Experimental studies show L-Dopa also helps in the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

 L- Dopa may support the body's ability to produce health-giving hormones. As Dopamine is carried into the brain, it naturally optimizes the production of other hormones, including testosterone, which leads to an increased sex driveand improved sexual performance for both men and women.

 It is also beneficial in stimulating muscle growth, as well as burning fat from fat cells.

 The Benefits of Mucuna Pruriens:

     -Better sleep (promotes deep sleep)

     -Reduces body fat, and decreases cellulite and wrinkles

     -Improves skin texture and appearance

     -Helps maintain bone density

     -Increases lean muscle mass

    -Improves sense of well-being

     -Enhances libido and sexual performance

     -Increases energy levels

     -Favorably modulates blood lipids

     -Improves adrenal and kidney health — builds Jing energy

     -Strengthens the immune system

    -Provides L-Dopa, which converts to Dopamine

 Serving Size: If you are new to this herb, it is best to start small (1/16-1/8 teaspoon), and gradually build up as your body adapts to its potency to 1/2 teaspoon or more.

 Suggested Usage: Add to elixirs, tonics, smoothies, homemade ice creams, puddings, fruit and/or vegetable juices, water, etc. Mucuna pairs well with all forms of chocolate. Try swirling mucuna in to your next chocolate recipe and enjoy the wonders of this medicinal herb.

Mac Daddy

Didi's Mac and Cheese changed packaging but man oh man it just reminded us how good they are!

I mean in a pinch I have found myself lookin for an easy filling potable snack and each time I go to Didi's Mac n' cheese. It's gotta be our number one dehydrated go to snack in the store. There is a reason we have carried Mac n' cheese more than any of Didi's other goodies. YUM!!!!!!!

PUNK RAWK'n and a Rollin over to High Vibe

I don't know about you but I feel very Punk Rawk..nut cheese that is! Punk Rawk Labs (PRL) is a Minneapolis based company which specializes in living cuisine. We have been carrying Punk Rawk Labs Nut Cheeses and to say we have felt like mice with the amount of nut cheese we have been eating is an understatement!

Come by and get a sample and see what we are talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheese come in three flavors: plain, herb, and smoked (with a black pepper crust).

There are also three varieties of cheeses: cashew, macadamia, and a cashew/macadamia blend. Pricing is based on the variety (cashews being less expensive than macadamia). Each variety has unique properties.

Cashew has the softest texture of the three and the earthiest flavor. It is almost like a spreadable cheese. It is the least expensive of the three. Excellent for budget conscious shoppers.

Macadamia has the most solid texture of the three. It is lighter, fluffier, and has a more refined flavor than the cashew. Almost like a ricotta, but it can be cut into wedges. This is our premier cheese.

Cashew/Mac is a blend of the two cheeses. With this cheese you get the best of both worlds...the value of cashew with the gourmet flavor of macadamia.