Health, Wellness & Healing
One of the greatest modern myths is that, since your muscles are made of protein, then eating protein must be good for you. Another way of saying this is that if you want to have strong muscles, then you should eat muscles. Some cultures also believe that eating animal feet is good for your feet, eating heart is good for your heart, eating brain is good for your brain, and so on. Continue reading “Truth and Lies About Protein”
I am delighted to share the following raw vegan video recipe with you. Kristina has out-done herself again in creating her own fully raw version of a very popular Latin American dish: ceviche. Continue reading “Raw Vegan Coconut Ceviche Recipe”
The way that Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram transformed her life and her health is truly inspiring. At sixteen she was pre-diabetic with hyperglycemia. By eighteen, she suffered awful migraines, insomnia, depression, nausea, constipation, hair loss, skin problems, lack of confidence and her blood sugar issues remained. Continue reading “Raw vegan food can eliminate migraines and transform your health completely”
Limon Panama can be described as Paradise on Earth, at the center of the globe.
Limon offers the perfect climate, with perfect proportions of sun, water, wind and earth. But Limon overflows with love. Its people are among the happiest in the world. The Limoners are joyful, honest, compassionate and generous. In Limon, the gardens bloom all-year-long and every day there are abundant fresh fruit. Continue reading “Limon Panama: The World’s Central Garden”
Here are a few varieties of berries, with their names in English and in Spanish. Berries mostly originate in cold climates. Each has its unique color and size and taste and nutrient content. Despite these obvious differences, in Central and South America, the name “mora” is often given to any berry except strawberries. The correct generic term for berries, “bayas”, is almost never used. The word “Arandano” is often used for both blueberries and cranberries. Hopefully this page will help clear up any confusion over the correct terms for several popular berries in English and in Spanish.
If you would like to make a delicious raw vegan pie with mixed berries, see my recipe for berry-rhubarb pie.
Here is an exciting recipe for all pizza-lovers… In the following video, Vana will show you how to make a delicious and beautiful pizza that is also good for you. Vana’s recipe does require a food dehydrator, though. For those that do not have one, I am working on finding an alternative, perhaps using the sun’s infrared rays… stay tuned. Those that do have a dehydrator will love this recipe… Continue reading “Vana’s Raw Vegan Pizza”
Bell peppers contain a very broad range of antioxidants including vitamin E and manganese, as well as twice the amount of vitamin C of a typical orange. Bell peppers also include these phytonutrients: Flavonoids: luteolin, quercetin, hesperidin; Carotenoids: alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin; Hydroxycinnamic Acids: ferulic acid, cinnamic acid. (Source: World’s Healthiest Foods)
A fruta dragão contém polifenóis e uma variedade de ácidos gordos saudáveis incluindo ácido linolénico, ácido linoleico, ácido palmitoleico, ácido esteárico e ácido mirístico.
Vitamina B6 e bastante de fibra solúvel, e vitamina C, manganês, potássio e o aminoácido tirosina, um precursor de dopamina
On the left: Natalia’s cucumber salad… cucumbers cut in cubes, with olive oil and pepper.
Main: Stuffed bell peppers. To make the stuffing, mix shredded romaine leaves, zucchini, a tiny bit of alfalfa sprouts, chopped peanuts, olive oil, cumin and curry powder.
On the side: carrots in olive oil with paprika.
This recipe from Natalia Star of Oceanica Wellness.