Whole30 Tip // Colorful Food

Sunday snacking! The more color in a meal the more nutrients! So grab another bowl of fruit loops.. But seriously, I love looking at a plate and adding green, red, yellow, etc. Blue is tricky! Anyone know a clean blue food? I stand by the fact that blueberries should be called purpleberries! Almond Butter for dipping.  

Whole30 Tip // Fruit Leather

Stretch Island Fruit Co all natural fruit strips are Whole30 approved and delicious. You can find them at Costco, 48 pieces for $10! 

Nothing in life is at a standstill

Use this to assist breaking and ending an addiction or over eating habit. "A reminder that nothing in life is at a standstill - this is a world of constant flux, and one thing is for certain: Everything changes." John Holland 

This is for you if you are going through mental or physical conflict. If you feel addicted to food, or a habit like over eating and binge eating. If you have bulimia and feel you cannot stop. If you are scared to eat, not sure what to eat, just in a state of confusion and if you are craving clarity and health. 

If your reading this message right now, you could take it as a sign that you are being called to action. "The time is now when you may have to face your worst fears and look into the dark shadows of your soul. You must learn to confront what you've avoided and walk courageously through it. Always know that life naturally revitalizes itself and as it does, so do you." 

There is light at the end of a tunnel. We must remember that as we battle an addiction, or what might seem like an addiction to food or substance like drugs and alcohol. 

John Holland promises us "That there's light at the end of a tunnel. Recognize that by no longer denying your past and letting the years fall, you'll discover the diamonds in the treasure chest of your soul.This is a cleansing process to wash away and clear out what was once avoided, ignored, or pushed aside." 

It might be quite intense for you right now, your thoughts may go back and forth into doubt and love, doubt and love.

You are in control during this time, you get to choose what you do next and what delicious meal you can make for yourself.  Take care of yourself one meal at a time. Know how important it is to feed your body goodness during this time. 

Earth Diet recipes can assist you in this period of change, sensitivity and healing. They are free to download and print. We want everyone to have access to free health. 

www.TheEarthDiet.com 

These recipes will make you feel so good about yourself and the eating time will be about nourishment, and not self denial of over eating. 

The recipes are open into categories:

Desserts (most popular)

Drinks 

Raw Vegan 

Meat Eaters 

Today I made raw cookie dough, and fruit roll ups - it's like having my own candy. The best thing is how much nutrition I am getting! There is just one ingredient in the fruit roll ups: pears! And the cookie dough is made with cashews, vanilla, salt, honey and cacao nibs! Just divine! 

Remember there is a recipe for everyone! 

With love, Liana

212 days to book launch! 

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Why there is no such thing as a failure!

Gary Zukav spoke with Oprah briefly about Why There Is No Such Thing As Failure: http://www.oprah.com/own-super-soul-sunday/First-Look-Gary-Zukav-on-Why-Failure-Does-Not-Exist-Video

It's never too late to change your eating habits. It takes consistent love, forgiveness and probably a fair few green juices too!!! :) ! Nourishment is what we all crave. 

This blog was inspired by the people who feel guilt and shame about their bodies and eating habits. No such thing as a failure! We just keep changing and going and doing and being! Just make your next meal great! 

213 days to book launch! 

Love Liana 

Whole30 Tip // Tomato Bun Burger

I'm normally a lettuce wrapped burger girl, but I was out of lettuce today and tomatoes did the trick! I just sliced off the top & end and grilled some garlic burgers, mashed up an avocado and voila!

Whole30 Tip // Voss Water Bottles

Not all water bottles are created equal and I believe Voss is boss! It's the perfect hand held size and the spout is extra wide so it's easy to throw fruits, veggies, ice etc. into your water, they also make glass bottles that are ecofriendly but I have 3 little boys and glass anything is risky. Anyway, go Voss!

A good lesson why not to take drugs!

Oprah recently interviewed a star athlete turned heroin addict. This video is scary and shocking, but a great wake up call for everyone on why not to take drugs. Like she says in the interview, once she put the needle in her arm there was no turning back. She said she felt so unfulfilled with material possessions that she went to drugs for relief and pleasure. The thing is we can NEVER get pleasure from these types of drugs, or from junk food for that matter. It is a vicious cycle of unsatifcation. How can we create satisfaction in our life? Well that can be tricky. If we assume responsibility for our own life then we must allow ourselves to be satisfied and at peace.

I love this buddha story:

A man asked Lord Buddha "I want happiness." 
Lord Buddha said first remove "I" that's ego. 
Then remove "want" that's desire. 
See now you are only left with happiness. 

Here is the link to video: http://www.oprah.com/own-oprahprime/From-Star-Athlete-to-Heroin-Addict-Video

A lot of us may have done damage to our bodies with drugs and junk food. It can be hard to face the truth at first, and then we must make a plan to take action steps to get healthy and create a new life.

Let food be your drug! Here is a great smoothie that is super high in antioxidants. This one gets me excited in the morning. It increases our energy and gives us buzz!

Recipe: Protein Berry Chocolate Smoothie

This smoothie may not look like chocolate, as the berries overpower the color, but there is a hint of chocolate at each sip. The cacao mixed with the berries in this smoothie makes it extremely high in antioxidants, more than green tea and red wine. The almond butter makes it high in protein. A great after workout recovery drink, and this can also be replaced as a meal. 

Total time: 10 minutes

Makes: 1-2

Ingredients:
2 cups berries (strawberries, raspberries and blueberries)
1 cup water (or almond milk for more protein)
3 tablespoons almond butter
1 tablespoon cacao powder (add more if you like)
1 tablespoon raw honey (or maple syrup or dates - or none if you think it is sweet enough!)

Action:
1. Add all ingredients to a high speed blender like the VITAMIX and mix until smooth! Drink!

Benefits:
+ Plant based
+ High in protein
+ Refined sugar free
+ Gluten free
+ Dairy free
+ Increases energy 
+ High in Anti-oxidants 
+ Can aid weight loss
+ High in magnesium 
+ Good brain and workout food

Nutritional info (whole drink)
Calories: 223 | Total Fat: 1g Carbohydrate: 53g | Dietary Fiber: 9g Protein: 16g

* Every single recipe on this website uses nature’s ingredients, only. Always choose organic, local and seasonal whenever possible.

This recipe was created by Liana Werner-Gray. Photo take on Instagram - Liana's iPhone in California December 2013. 

This recipe is part of © 2013 The Earth Diet ™  All Rights Reserved

Love Liana
214 days to book launch!

Whole30 Recipe // Roasted Broccoli with Bacon and Pine Nuts

Today is so crazy! I just threw some stuff together to roast! 

Toss broccoli, mixed garlic, pine nuts, and a little crumbled bacon with avocado oil, bake at 375° for 30 min. The flavor combo is fantastical!