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Right now is the time to ‘Occupy’ a space of personal or group sovereignty.

Millions of people around the world are activating their inner desire to reclaim their rights as human beings to be fairly and justly treated; their rights to a house and food without being prey to the whims of the greedy corporate money lenders.

The Occupy Wall Street movement is leading the vanguard in the western world just as the Summer of Egypt led it in the eastern world. It’s all about a lack of Governmental and corporate love and caring for the rights of the people. For too long rights have been trodden under the feet of beauracratic administration – red tape in the guise of ‘threat to national security’ – ‘we know what’s good for you’ adage and we will choose what you eat, what we inject into your body and whether you are entitled to have a roof over your head and food in your belly.

The same applies to the totally outmoded medical-pharmaceutical model which most people know and understand to be broken and driven only by the corporate desires of the medical and pharmaceutical industry to achieve massive and mind boggling profits.

The sickness industry is alive and well and what are you doing about this ?

The only way a change to the old world model of managing sickness to one of promoting health care and awareness will change is if you stand up now and and say NO-MORE!!

Taking charge of your own healing process – becoming your own Doctor – infact becoming your own ‘Phytonutritional Facilitator’, will be the start of a new wave of consciousness to sweep the planet. It always starts with the ‘power of one’ then the 100-monkey effect kicks in – 2-4-6-8 and so on. 

Raw is just one way to align your body’s natural bio-energetic balance. Plant food contains the resonating patterns which are 1000% aligned with your DNA. Science is even showing us that the levels of phytoenergy in plant foods far exceeds anything the eyes can see but meets the needs, and beyond, of the body’s own bio-cognitive resonance.

Sometime ago I took myself to my personal vision of being whole, complete and balanced. I own this vision, even to this moment, by witnessing my mind and listening more intently to my body. You are invited to do the same.

Vegetarianism – Veganism and now Raw Food was the progression. I can feel when my body is fed with LIVE food. It dances to a tune which it hadn’t heard for lifetimes!! Now I use my heart and mind to reconnect with my body to create a symphony of healing and supportive energies.

I Am my own healer. I know my body more than and better than any other person, so therefore I am able to heed its calls for healing food and so can you!!

Learn to LOVE RAW. I know within myself I actually never ever needed to eat the flesh of another animal, be forced to drink the milk of a cow which has been artificially forced to lactate almost 12 months of the year or eat the seeds of the wheat plant which contain a deadly gluten which most digestive systems are unable to break down.

Its time to Occupy Raw and Reclaim your right to self-heal 

Scott Mathias is a Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Professional Health Coach. Based in Noosa, Queensland he consults to clients around Australia including conducting seminars, public speaking engagements. His special areas of interest are Life Balance and the Digestive Function – He conducts Raw Food Classes. He is also the creator of an all Australian range of 100% PURE Superfoods from www.ilifefoods.com.

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Since posting a picture on the iLifeFoods FaceBook page  I have had numerous requests for the recipe of my famously delicious Spicy Pumpkin Soup.

OK..here is what you will need :

1 medium size pumpkin or the equivalent of a 1/8 slice of pumpkin per person cut into small pieces.

Macadamia oil (Olive will suffice)

1 large glove of garlic (chopped)

1 large onion (chopped)

1 Tablespoon of medium curry powder

¼ teaspoon mustard seeds

1 small red chilli

Sea salt for seasoning

Add the oil along with the aromatic condiments into a sauce pan and allow the onions to ‘sweat off’ (as they say on Master Chef). Then add the chopped pumpkin and allow to gently brown-off (my word) until you can get a nice ‘caramelly pumpkiny’ fragrance from the pot.

Add two glasses of water to leave about 4cm or an inch and a bit of pumpkin showing. Allow to simmer until the mixture thickens – normally about an hour or so. Once the pumpkin is cooked , taste and add sea salty as preferred.

Then place the cooled mixture into a blender or use a ‘bar mixed’ type blender to render the mixture to a thickish puree. Then finally plate –up , add some garlic chives to the top or coconut cream, as some one suggested and vola – you have a really tasty soup which might last a couple of nights if you don’t eat it all at once. I add a small amount of garden chives too!!

If you are bored of eating pumpkin soup, then freeze it and reheat at some later stage. I also add some of the soup to a puree of sweet potato too. Overall totally delish!!

Finally the superfood characteristics are:

The distinctive bright orange colour of pumpkin indicates it's an excellent source of that all-important antioxidant beta-carotene. Research shows that people who eat a diet rich in beta-carotene are less likely to develop certain cancers than those who fail to include beta-carotene-rich foods in their diet. Pumpkin also has another carotenoid, beta-cryptoxanthin, which may decrease the risk of lung cancer in smokers.

 Scott Mathias is a Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Professional Health Coach. Based in Noosa, Queensland he consults to clients around Australia including conducting raw food seminars, public speaking engagements. His special area of interest is the digestive function and eating food which promotes LIFE!!

He is also the creator of the iLifeFoods range an all Australian range of 100% PURE SuperCellFoods CLICK HERE for product range !!

CLICK HERE to go to Scott’s Health Coaching

 

 

The above is for information purposes only and is not designed to diagnose. Please consult your GP to become fully aware of your good health options.

 

 

In a previous post entitled ‘Your cravings might be killing you!! I spoke about the things in your life which might set off or be responsible for cravings.

The single most profound ‘food-drug’ is SUGAR!! I describe it as ‘white death’ and compare it to the effects of drugs heroine and crack, in terms of the effects it has on the body, mind and soul of the being. 

It is estimated by independent US based researchers that SUGAR costs America in the order of $100 to $400 billion a year in related health care costs.  

The most concise appreciation of the effects of white and brown sugar are summarised beautifully by Ann Louise Gittleman in her book entitled Get the Sugar Out: 501 Simple Ways to Cut the Sugar Out of Any Diet. But Nancy Appleton, Ph.D. author of Lick the Sugar Habit and Lick the Sugar Habit Counter throws real light on the reasons why sugar is literally destroying humanity.

 Just to refresh your memory on the total downside of sugar here is what Nancy has found out. I’ve listed just 11 of her 146 devastating effects. Do by all means check out her website for more info.

1.  Sugar can suppress the immune system.

2.  Sugar raises the level of neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.

3.  Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.

4.  Sugar can weaken eyesight

5.  Sugar contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection (infectious diseases).

6.  Sugar can produce an acidic digestive tract.

7.  Sugar leads to cancer of the ovaries.

8. Sugar can cause premature aging.

9. Sugar can lead to alcoholism.

10. Sugar can cause tooth decay.

11. Sugar contributes to obesity        

Sugar is known to provide a breeding ground for fungus associated with all forms of cancer.               

Here’s what Louise has to offer on ridding yourself of the sugar addiction and instantly live a healthy and pain free life.

Reduce or eliminate caffeine. The ups and downs of caffeine include dehydration and blood sugar swings, causing sugar cravings to be more frequent.

Drink water. Sometimes sweet cravings are a sign of dehydration. Before you go for the sugar, have a glass of water and then wait a few minutes to see what happens. Caution: soft drinks are now America’s number one source of added sugar.

      Eat sweet vegetables and fruit. They are sweet, healthy and delicious. The more you eat, the less you’ll crave sugar.

•       Use gentle sweets. Avoid chemicalised, artificial sweeteners and foods with added sugar. Use gentle sweeteners like maple syrup, coconut palm sugar, brown rice syrup, dried fruit, stevia, barley malt and agave nectar.

•      Get physically active. Start with simple activities, like walking or yoga. Start with 10 minutes a day and gradually increase. It will help balance your blood sugar levels, boost your energy, and reduce tension without medicating yourself with sugar!

•     Get more sleep, rest and relaxation. When you are tired or stressed, your body will crave energy—in the form of sugar. These cravings are often a result of being sleep-deprived, going to bed late or waking up early, sometimes for months and years on end.

•     Evaluate the amount of animal food you eat. Eating too much can lead to cravings for sweets. So can eating too little! A good health coach will help you sort this out. Experiment. Respect your body’s individuality.

•    Eliminate fat-free or low-fat packaged snack-foods. These foods contain high quantities of sugar to compensate for lack of flavor and fat, which will send you on the roller-coaster ride of sugar highs and lows. 

•    Experiment with spices. Coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom will naturally sweeten your foods and reduce cravings.

•   Slow down and find sweetness in non-food ways! You body does not biologically need sugar, but it does long for hugs, time with friends, outside time, workouts, massages, etc. When life becomes sweet enough itself, no additives are needed!

Start NOW and SAVE your LIFE by removing high GI white cane sugar or corn syrup (sugar processed from corn)  from your diet. Check the contents of anything you buy. If it says SUGAR in the ingredients – don’t buy it.
Remember to recall that every time you open your mouth to put food inside it, ask yourself ‘ Is what I am about to eat going to help heal my body?’. If you just don’t know then don’t eat it. 

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Scott Mathias is a Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Professional Health Coach. Based in Noosa, Queensland he consults to clients around Australia including conducting seminars, public speaking engagements and corporate health groups. His special area of interest is the digestive function and eating food which promotes LIFE!! He is also the creator of an all Australian range of 100% PURE Superfoods from www.ilifefoods.com.

Scott’s Health Coaching website is : www.yourbodyhealing.com.au  He may be contacted also by CLICKING HERE!

 
The above is for information purposes only and is not designed to diagnose. Please consult your GP to become fully aware of your good health options.

 

What is it you are really needing in your life to satisfy an ‘physio-emotional’ need.

Look at the foods, deficits and behaviors in your life that are the underlying causes of your cravings. Many people view cravings as weakness, but really they are important messages meant to assist you in maintaining balance. When you experience a craving, deconstruct it. Ask yourself, what does my body want and why?

The eight primary causes of cravings are:

 1. Lack of primary food. Being dissatisfied with a relationship or having an inappropriate exercise routine (too much, too little or the wrong type), being bored, stressed, uninspired by a job, or lacking a spiritual practice may all cause emotional eating.

  2. Water. Lack of water can send the message that you are thirsty and on the verge of dehydration. Dehydration can manifest as a mild hunger, so the first thing to do when you get a craving is drink a full glass of water.

 3. Yin/yang imbalance. Certain foods have more yin qualities (expansive) while other foods have more yang qualities (contractive).

 4. Inside coming out. Often times, cravings come from foods that we have recently eaten, foods eaten by our ancestors, or foods from our childhood.

 5. Seasons. Often the body craves foods that balance the elements of the season.                                            

6. Lack of nutrients. If the body has inadequate nutrients, it will produce odd cravings.

 7. Hormones. When women experience menstruation, pregnancy or menopause, fluctuating testosterone and estrogen levels may cause unique cravings.

 8. De-evolution. When things are going extremely well, sometimes a self-sabotage syndrome happens. We crave foods that throw us off, thus creating more cravings to balance ourselves.

From an integrative nutrition stand point the emotional relationship we have with food can either allow us to be fully rounded and satisfied human beings or ‘ humans going no-where’.

Sometimes too we might need to replace lost minerals from our biosystem too. For-instance a need for magnesium might be a craving for chocolate but rather than going down that slippery slope why not go after raw nuts and seeds, legumes, fruits which will not only meet the need for mag but also satisfy any sugar craving as well.

Phosphorous, sulfur, iron  and salt (NaCl) needs might send you off to coffee and tea yet a good and regular diet of chicken, beef, liver, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, legumes along with seaweed, greens, black cherries might just be the answer. Without doubt food and emotions are linked.

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Scott Mathias is a Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Professional Health Coach. Based in Noosa, Queensland he consults to clients around Australia including conducting seminars, public speaking engagements and corporate health groups. His special area of interest is the digestive function and eating food which promotes LIFE!! He is also the creator of an all Australian range of 100% PURE Superfoods from www.ilifefoods.com.

Scott’s Health Coaching website is : http://scott-mathias.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com/  

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The above is for information purposes only and is not designed to diagnose. Please consult your GP to become fully aware of your good health options.

Regional Flavours this weekend in Brisbane around Little Stanley Street, South Bank.

You are invited to join us for tastings and talk on Stand 35 - Sat 30th July and Sun 31st July from 10am to 5.00pm..say you saw this invite on our website and get 10% off any purchase !!!

Here is a recipe from Carolina who lives on the Shinshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. If you are in need of an energy boost or some extra alkalinity from the Beetroot, at the same time some natural occuring sweetness from the Sweet Potato then do have a go at this really easy recipe. All ingredients are available fresh from your local farmers market.

You will need:

1 small white onion diced
3-4 large beetroots (250g)
1 large sweet potato
1-2 tsp cummin seeds
1.25l vegetable stock
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
3 tbsp sunflower oil
coriander (cilantro) as garnish
sour cream if desired

Preparation:

Gently heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and sweat until tender (5 mins should do it). Add in the cumin seeds and allow to infuse for a minute.

Meanwhile, chop the beetroot and sweet potato into cubes. Add to the onions and stir briefly.

Add the stock and gently simmer for 15-20 minutes (until the beetroot is soft). Remove from the heat and blend with a hand held blender.

Return to the hob, add the apple cider vinegar and some chopped coriander leaves. Serve immediately.

Now here is what it looks like:

Beetroot and Sweet Potato Soup with coriander and sourt cream (if desired) . Just beautiful and ideal at anytime of the year.

Would you like to know more about the nutritional and healing qualities of beetroot then READ MORE HERE

This is a fascinating piece I wrote last year about the amazing constituents in beetroot. ENJOY the recipe and the read!! Truly ZUMMY Beetroot and Sweet Potato Zoup for ZIP!!!

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Our April newsletter which has just gone off to our data base...if you are not already signed up then do by all means Subscribe!!

In this newsletter : Become Food Empowered!!

There certainly is a lot of ‘food confusion’ existing right now and in our busy life it is probably a good time to stop and ask yourself some questions about food and your lifestyle..

•   Can you eat out less and prepare more of your own food ?

•   Can  you be sharing more food in a 'sit-down' environment with friends or family?

•   Are you eating to support your immediate and long-term health needs?

These may appear basic questions to some of you but for others this 'food confusion' exists.

For instance mainstream media does not promote an awareness around the need to take in a range of 'leafy green vegetables' daily.

The whole idea of raw food, light on protein ie. less heavy red meats, pork and cheeses, along with a mix of healthy grains ie. more wheat free!! is abhorrent to mainstream media because of the need to continue to support an industry and an agenda based food pyramid.

So its time now to step into your own 'food power' and maybe say 'enough is enough'!!!

Here are some great ways to become really empowered around your immediate and long term health.

• Reach out and ask more questions of your friends and family, read more, sign up for food newsletters or online blogs.
• When in doubt 'Google' for information which sits right for you.
• Download the 80/20 Alkaline/Acid Food Chart at the bottom of the page.
  
• Also consider spending a couple of hours either a Saturday or Sunday morning shopping at your local farmer's or producer markets

Food Focus: Greens 

Leafy greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy and nutrients, they grow upward to the sky, absorbing the sun’s light while producing oxygen. Members of this royal green family include kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion greens, broccoli rabe, watercress, beet greens, bok choy, green cabbage, spinach and broccoli. Right now at your local farmers market crinkly leaf green kale is available. In fact you might be interested in knowing that kale is number 2 after garlic in the antioxidant stakes!!!

 How do greens benefit our bodies? They are very high in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous and zinc, and are a powerhouse for vitamins A, C, E and K. They are crammed full of fibre, folic acid, chlorophyll and many other micronutrients and phytochemicals. Their green colour is because of chlorophyll levels - sometimes known as liquid sunshine.

In traditional Asian medicine, the color green is related to the liver, emotional stability and creativity. Greens aid in purifying the blood, strengthening the immune system, improving liver, gall bladder and kidney function, fighting depression, clearing congestion, improving circulation and keeping your skin clear and blemish free.

Leafy greens are the vegetables most missing from the average diet, and now you can  learn how to prepare them. Start with the very simple recipe below. Then each time you go to the market, pick up a new green to try. Soon you’ll find your favorite greens and wonder how you ever lived without them.

Exciting Recipe: Shiitake and Kale

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients : 300gms shiitake mushrooms, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1-2 cloves crushed garlic, 1 bunch kale, sprinkle of pine nuts, a  pinch of Australian Desert Lake Salt and carrot to garnish.

 Directions: 1.  Warm oil in pan on medium heat with minced garlic until aromas of garlic are released, about 2-3 minutes.    2.      Add chopped shiitake mushrooms, stir-fry for 5 minutes.  3.     Add chopped kale, stir-fry for a couple of minutes. 4.     Add a splash of water and pinch of salt to pan, cover and let steam for 4 minutes.

This is a really simple stir fry that is not only quick  to prepare but provides the body with so many benefits.

This is so delicious and so so amazingly healthy and above all - so simple.

ALKALINE VERSES ACID FOODS CHART- FREE DOWNLOAD

I have been asked by many people for a list of alkaline and acid foods. So here is a list which will act as a guideline for you !!!  This is such a fabulous chart to help you make really great food choices enabling you to learn to know the difference between certain food types which may or may not be beneficial to your body. The secret is an 80/20 balance between alkaline and acid in your body. Eating the appropriate food types can help promote this.

CLICK HERE to download a coloured .pdf chart which you can print off, get laminated and stick onto the fridge door. I will write more on the relationship of alkaline and acid foods in the coming months.

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All information on this site or page is of a general nature and is ‘for information only’. No medical claims are made or inferred and you should seek the advice of a qualified medical practitioner should any prevailing medical condition exist. Above all seek out your options.

Its is great to see Mike Adams from www.natural news.com talk about the virtues of the green papaya or green paw paw.

This artcicle vindicates a decision we made some time ago to support the virtues of the humble papaya - paw paw - with the creation of a green papaya powder, which is safe to use with all sort of internal issues AND the papaya leaf and stem tea.

Here is the amazing natural news LINK

Please take a moment to find out about the amazing attributes of this humble ' fruit of the angels' and here are the links to our products which feature the use of the papaya - paw paw. In our product we have also added a few percent of the amazing Australian Rain Plum!!

If you would like to BUY two wonderful papaya - paw paw products then find out more by CLICKING HERE !!!



To learn more Google with the following key words starting with Papaya Powder: reflux, heartburn, digestive discomfort, indigestion, parasites,cancer

All information on this site or page is of a general nature and is ‘for information only’. No medical claims are made and you should seek the advice of a qualified medical practitioner should any prevailing medical condition exist. Above all seek out your options.

By Scott Mathias – Integrated Health & RawFood Coach – Creator of the iLifeFood.com range of Enriched SuperCell Foods

I have always maintained that what ever is growing from season to season in your back yard IS FOOD!! It doesn’t have to been on four legs or come out of a building fitted with automatic doors- your back yard is a hive of nutritional industry – all year round.

 Several AMAZING food sources grow in mine. Emerging as a weed, I dutifully removed them and dispatched as fast as I could. Then I began to take a closer look. The first is Wild Amaranth which usually turns up early summer or when you don’t plant anything in a patch of garden – so basically anytime, especially if one lives where the weather is a little warmer year round.

Wild Amaranth- High in protein and nutritious

 Because it is here to help and assist in our healing process and FEED us, its loves to grow around humans. It will often appear in farmers paddocks after a harvest.    Amaranth owes its origins to the ancient Aztec civilisation in Central and South America. It’s very high in protein and jam packed with nutrients from its seeds and leaves.

 Farmers world wide despise Amaranth. It is often called by the rather unfortunate name of ‘Pig Weed’. Whilst it is generally cultivate for its seed it is really not a grain. It is more like a ‘seeding spinach’. Quinoa is probably its nearest relative.

 The dark seeds from wild Amaranth can be quite hard and sand like but the greens are totally edible and best used in salads or stir fries. Their lighter well bred and cultivated cousins possess a lighter seed suitable for simmering for both savoury and sweet use, as well as flour in breads.These can be obtained from a health food shop. However with a bit of local research you can find the lighter seed bearing variety-sow them and expect a crop season to season. Just one seed has the ability to produce up to 2 kilograms of usable seeds.

 An amazing weed indeed!!

Scott Mathias is a Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Professional Health Coach. Based in Noosa, Queensland he consults to clients around Australia including conducting seminars, public speaking engagements. His special areas of interest are Life Balance and the Digestive Function – He conducts Raw Food Classes. He is also the creator of an all Australian range of 100% PURE Nutrient Cell-Foods from www.ilifefoods.com. He can also be seen at the Noosa Farmers Market each and every Sunday throughout the year.

CLICK HERE to go to Scott’s Health Coaching website page

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EMAIL Scott for information about his 1 to1 programs health Coaching or Raw Food classes.