Whole30 Recipe // Diced Sweet Potatoes, Eggs Over Hard with Cinnamon Baked Pear

Diced sweet potatoes sautéed in avocado oil and sea salt, eggs over hard with avocado, roma tomato, onion salsa on top with a side of cinnamon baked pear. Pear recipe from @healthfest. 

Freedom from unhappiness is attainable now.

"If there is unhappiness in you, first you need to acknowledge that it is there. But don't say, "I'm unhappy". Unhappiness has nothing to do with who you are. Say: "There is unhappiness in me." Then investigate it." This is from Eckhart Tolle's book A New Earth. 

"A situation you find yourself in may have something to do with it. Action may be require to change the situation or remove yourself from it. If there is nothing you can do, face what is and say, "Well, right now, this is how it is. I can either accept it, or make myself miserable." The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking. Separate them from the situation, which is always neutral, which always is as it is. There is the situation or the fact, and here are my thoughts about it. For example "I am ruined" is a story. It limits you and prevents you from taking effective action. "I have fifty cents left in my bank account" is a fact. Facing facts is always empowering. Be aware that what you think, to a large extent, creates the emotions that you feel. See the link between your thinking and your emotions. Rather than being your thoughts and emotions, be the awareness behind them.

Freedom from unhappiness is attainable now."

Thank you Eckhart Tolle for this insight. 

Doing this work and then having a nice luscious smoothie to fill the cells with love and nourishment. Surely when the body is taken care of with nutrition it feels much happier then loaded with low-vibe processed junk! ;) 

Recipes I recommend for a happy body would be Berry Smoothie, Raw Chocolate, Green Juice and cookie dough balls! Go to website they are free there just type in search bar. 

7 months to my book launch.

Love Liana 

Practicing abundance for health!

Abundance is linked to health. When we live in lack of we may experience lack of symptoms that prevent us from feeling well. 

This subject is brought about tonight when I "randomly" opened Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth" right on the chapter of abundance. 

I want to share with you what it says, as its helping me immensely and it may do the same for you! 

So here this is what it says:

ABUNDANCE 

Who you think you are is also intimately connected with how you see yourself as treated by others. Many people complain that others do not treat them well enough. "I don't get any respect, attention, recognition, acknowledgment," they say. "I'm being taken for granted." When people are kind, they suspect hidden motives. "Others want to manipulate me, take advantage of me. Nobody loves me." 

Who they think they are is this: "I am a needy "little me" whose needs are not being met." This basic misperception of who they are creates dysfunction in all their relationships. They believe they have nothing to give and that the world and other people are withholding from them what they need. Their entire reality is based on an illusory sense of who they are. It sabotages situations, mars all relationships. If the thought of lack - whether it be money, recognition or love - has become part of who you think you are, you will always experience lack. Rather than acknowledge the good that is already in your life, all you see is lack. Acknowledging the good that is already in your life is the foundation for all abundance. The fact is: Whatever you think the world is withholding from you, you are withholding from the world. You are withholding it because deep down you think you are small and that you have nothing to give. 

Try this for a couple of weeks and see how it changes your reality: whatever you think people are withholding from you - praise, appreciation, assistance, loving care, and so on - give it to them. You don't have it? Just act as if you had it, and it will come. Then, soon after you start giving, you will start receiving. You cannot receive what you don't give. Outflow determines inflow. Whatever you think the world is withholding from you, you already have, but unless you allow it to flow out, you won't even know that you have it. This includes abundance. The law that outflow determines inflow is expressed by Jesus in this powerful image: "Give and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap." 

The source of all abundance is not outside of you. It is part of who you are. However, start by acknowledging and recognizing abundance without. See the fullness of life around you. The warmth of the sun on your skin, the display of magnificent flowers outside a florists shop, biting into a succulent fruit (oh boy I can relate to this!), or getting soaked in an abundance of water falling from the sky. The fullness of life is there at every step. The acknowledgment of that abundance that is all around you awakens the dormant abundance within. Then let it flow out. When you smile at a stranger, there is already a minute outflow of energy. You become a giver. Ask yourself often: "What can I give here: how can I be of service to this person, this situation?" You don't need to own anything to feel abundant, although if you feel abundant consistently things will almost certainly come to you. Abundance comes only to those who already have it. It sounds almost unfair, but of course it isn't. It is a universal law. Both abundance and scarcity are inner states that manifest as your reality. Jesus puts it like this: "For to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away." 

Food for thought! 

Love Liana 

Book launch in 7 months! 

How I gave myself the greatest gift today on my birthday 27th!

Today turning 27 was such a highlight! I woke up in the morning with slight heaviness about the situation, and soon realized there is no pressure at all. I am going from 26 to 27, and I suddenly had this light bulb moment: I HAVE MY HEALTH! and If I have my health... I have everything!!! So anything else I 'gain' or 'get' in this life is just a bonus! I realized I am so happy and content and at peace with my life much because of my inner and outer health. This really is a new perspective transformation for me. I realize this new perspective is a choice, and now I choose this over and over and over again. I am so so so fulfilled with the idea that I have my health, so I have everything!!!

There was once a time in my life when I did NOT have my health! I was 21 - and very very sick - a tumor in my throat the size of a golf ball, a sluggish lymphatic system, glandular fever, doctors wanted to diagnose me with chronic fatigue - I had very low energy. and oN TOP of all that... I was addicted to junk foods! ahjhhh! And I would binge every few days on so much junk food that I would feel so so so sick - and was suffering. During this time I made ONE WISH over and over again - to be free of addiction to junk food - and to be healthy. All I wanted was to be healthy. That was my entire focus. I often said to myself, if I can just get my health back, and feel really good again from the inside out, and look good and vibrant - then I will forever be grateful for the rest of my life!

So you see I really have no reason to ever not be satisfied again! ;) Provided that I maintain health! And with living the Earth Diet lifestyle this is totally doable!

Today was about taking care of myself. I had a lovely nourishing sleep in! And then woke up and made a lemon water, and then had a great green juice with turmeric - awesome way to start the day! Then I headed to Wild By Nature with a friend where we got supplies for my birthday dinner! Then we went to Avalon park on Long Island - and experienced heaven on earth! Such a gorgeous day in the sunshine, bright blue skies and a beautiful spring day in NY! I was so grateful to be in nature, hiking, walking and playing for hours. A little 5 year old girl spotted us and ran over to us, she thought I was a teenager because I was vibrant with energy! I explained to her I am now 27 - a 'teenage adult' hehe! Then I mediated for a couple hours, and then made a birthday dinner for myself and friends! Yes I wanted to make it - because making food is such a gift and I enjoy it so much! I made burgers - earth diet style ;) After dinner I spent the next several hours replying to all my birthday messages and now doing this blog!

Earth Diet Burgers recipe free on the website - and also in the new book!


A beautiful package arrived from Raw Chocolate Man! 

I have a lot of free chocolate recipes available to you on my website! And also for sale if you just want to buy them!

And I got some funny birthday cards from a friend and client who is grateful I am assisting her in losing weight and transforming her health!

If you would like to get me a present pre-order a copy of my new book The Earth Diet, and give it to someone you care about! Then it can be from me and you! Or give it to yourself :) It is full up healthy recipes that can contribute so much nourishment and fun eating experiences in your life! Giving health is my greatest gift!

Book pre-order on amazon:
Or website: http://www.theearthdiet.org/book.html

Today also The Earth Diet launched it's first MEMBERSHIP! I am so excited about this! Members get access to a private facebook group where myself and the other Earth Diet mentors are there to assist you in achieving your health goals! We chat, answer your questions and find you recipes and tips! Members also get access to download absolutely every e-program and guide we offer! And members get unlimited email correspondence with myself and the Earth Diet team! Plus are first to hear about updates, new recipes and tips! More details here: http://www.theearthdiet.org/membership.html

I am ending the day on these notes:

Whenever I notice that I am not at peace, I can smile and remember I have health! 

Always remembering that I am joy going to more joy, health is a process!

And that I have much to look forward to including being back in Australia in 2015 on the Earth Diet book tour! 

Now after a great long day - I am going to enjoy a nice hot hot-tub!

Love Liana!

7 months to book launch!!!

Whole30 Recipe // Lemon Garlic Tilapia with Roasted Peas

Put tilapia on foil, squeeze fresh lemon juice all over, sprinkle garlic, sea salt & cracked pepper on top. Bake at 400° for 30 min.

Sauteé peas and bacon add sea salt to taste.

Whole30 Tip // Lunch and Snacks on the Go

Keeping hard boiled eggs, fresh veggies and fruit readily available makes quick on the go foods much easier. Going to the park with a packed lunch made for a lovely lunch in the sun. 

Whole30 Tip // Costco Crumbled Bacon

So my #1 question I get lately is about bacon! So here is my official stance: bacon IS listed on the #whole30approved food list, however after several shopping trips and even more googling it's near impossible to find bacon without sugar! What's a girl to do?! I personally use this crumbled bacon from Costco - it's 100% real bacon, naturally smoked and there isn't enough sugar for even a gram to be listed in the nutritional facts chart but in the ingredients list it says "cured with water, salt, sugar" so it's there a little tiny bit! I use a tablespoon or 2 in some meals, I don't eat it every day and I don't have handfuls (ha!) and I feel like this is as good of a choice as I can make and I sleep just fine at night and still feel like I didn't cheat on Whole30 , but some die hards might argue because sugar is listed it's not compliant- I'd rather this than paying $17 for a couple slices you can get shipped to your home! Anyway, who knew I'd have such a strong stance on bacon?! 

Do the best in unpredictable times

Here are some tools for doing our best, and eating our best during unpredictable times!

So it is Spring here in New York and is April 8th today - 2 days to my birthday. This time last year I was out in Central Park in a dress and it was lovely and warm. This year I am rugged up as it is still quite chilly outside. On the last day of March, when New Yorkers woke up, we were all shocked that it is snowing outside! What the?! I do appreciate the beautiful snow that's for sure!!

This unpredictable snow inspired this blog post. 

It goes with how things happen in our life that we just don't expect. And we have to eat the best we can given the circumstances! If we wait to feel right before starting a healthy diet we can wait forever! And it's usually through the stressful times that we grab junk food!

Same goes with waiting to make more money before eating healthier; we can at least grab a few things that do not have to be organic and incorporate them into the lifestyle now, like lemon for lemon water. It is amazing the difference having a lemon water every morning can have on our bodies.

I use to binge on junk food when I was stressed. Now I have new tools, and when I'm stressed I'll bake some cookies, or fry some potatoes, or make a smoothie or juice. I no longer live inside the vicious cycle of junk food. How soothing is baking when we are going through a stressful time? But not baking something with bleached flour or refined sugar - these ingredients intuitively can give our body anxiety as our body knows they are NOT GOOD and are very hard for the body to digest.

Everyday on the news something new is happening in the world. We never really know what can happen each day, and so we are living in unpredictable times. We do know we love mystery and that's part of being human. 

So we just do the very best we can under any situation at any point in our life. Things are always changing and we cannot predict all the changes that happen in our lives like the weather!  

After living the Earth Diet for long enough,  you will get a new set of skills for dealing with change in life when it comes to eating. You will want to nourish your body at all times - especially through the more difficult times! Now through difficult times I am more aware that my body will need more Vitamin C to keep my immune system strong - so I will drink more lemon water, eat more oranges and make orange juice.

I designed a 7 and 21 day nourishment program for this reason. If you are going through an unpredictable time and want some guidance, try this program, print it out and stick to it the best you can. You will feel supported with the intention to nourish your body. 

And here are my 2 favorite nourishing recipes:

Protein Berry Chocolate Smoothie - this is one of my favorite right now because it is loaded with antioxidants and provides so much energy. It is also very easy to make just adding all ingredients into a blender and mixing - less than 7 minutes to make! Here is recipe: http://www.theearthdiet.org/28/post/2013/12/protein-berry-chocolate-smoothie.html

Chocolate Beet Cakes - it is so soothing to make this from scratch and then wait for them while they are in the oven. The entire process is enjoyable and relaxing. And the cacao powder is high in antioxidants, boosting our mood, while the beet provides a nice cleanse for the body. Here is the recipe: http://www.theearthdiet.org/28/post/2013/12/chocolate-beet-cup-cakes.html

Do your best, an if you don't feel like you are doing your best, go do something right now like drink a glass of water or eat an orange to affirm you are nourishing your body - no matter what! It is easier said then done, but once done it feels so fulfilling. 

203 days to book launch!

Love Liana

P.S I opened Eckhart Tolle's book "The Power of Now" with the intention to get something to include in this blog, and here is what I got,
"Whenever any kind of disaster strikes, or something goes seriously "wrong" - illness, disability, loss of home or fortune or of a social defined identity, breakup of a close relationship, death or suffering of a loved one, or your own impending death - know that there is another side to it, that you are just one step away from something incredible: a complete alchemical transmutation of the base metal of pain and suffering into gold. That one step is called surrender. I do not mean to say that you will become happy in such a situation. You will not. But fear and pain will become transmuted into an inner peace and serenity that come from a very deep place. Your first chance is to surrender each moment to the reality of that moment. Knowing that what is cannot be undone because it already is - you say yes to what is or accept what isn't. Then you do what you have to do, whatever the situation requires. If you abide in this state of acceptance, you create no more negativity, no more suffering, no more unhappiness. You then live in a state of nonresistance, a state of grace and lightness, free of struggle."