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Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body! I made a sign with this saying and have it hanging in my studio kitchen as a sweet reminder as to why I do what I do. It is my goal in life to approach everything I do with… read more »
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This year I created a Dress Form Christmas Tree. My inspiration came from my little sister who sent me a photo of one and said, “You must make one of these!” I agreed. It was right my alley. I did a little research to see how they were made but couldn’t… read more »
Pest attacks are much more common outdoors in the garden, but even the most experienced houseplant owner will still fall victim to an attack indoors from time to time. My heart sunk the first time I came across scales. I thought I was doing everything, right?! Don’t worry, though; we… read more »
Good morning! I hope this email finds you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. I have been so busy this past month and I wanted to share with you just what the heck I have been up to. By the time you get this email, we will be in the midst of a week-long “Thanksmas” Celebration with some of our family and friends. As much as I wish YOU were joining us, I thought that by sharing some of my creations, decor, and ideas, it would bring you into our world a little bit more.
Have a blessed and happy weekend, hugs. amie sue
If you don’t want to be “bothered” by mouth-watering photos… you can view the Ingredient Directory List in a list view. This list alphabetical for ease of finding a particular ingredient. If you don’t have time to scroll down the list, type the name of the item you are looking… read more »
Garlic Honey Throat, Cold and Flu Remedy This is a great cold and flu remedy to have on hand! Garlic… is a powerful immune-booster. It is very effective against nasty bacterial, viral and fungal infections. The antibiotic qualities of garlic appear to be a direct result of the allicin… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Date Paste is a wonderful natural sweetener and alternative to regular table sugar and even agave due to its fiber content and other nutritional values. Date paste is an alluring sweetener with all the qualities of sugar without any loss of flavor and other… read more »
Almonds, Soaking and Drying Soaked almonds are often referred to as; soaked almonds sprouted almonds or activated almonds. There is an important reason why we go through this process… Nuts have enzyme inhibitors that prevent them from germinating in dry conditions. They also contain phytic acid, which can make… read more »
Almond Pulp Almond pulp is the by-product from making nut milk. It is a wonderful ingredient for making raw crackers, cookies, breads, tart crusts, and so on. Never throw this stuff away! If you make small amounts of the almond milk, place the pulp in a freezer-safe ziplock bag and… read more »
Good day everyone. Here we are just a few days into the new year of 2016! I am so excited for what this year has to offer. I will keep this brief but I wanted to let you know that for the first time since Nouveau Raw began, that I… read more »
Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body! The term “raw food diet” refers to the consumption of foods that haven’t been cooked or treated at temperatures above 105-115 degrees (F). Above this temperature, food and especially the enzymes in the food begin to degrade. Therefore adding… read more »
Oats, soaking & drying There is a hidden molecule that is floating in this bowl, do know what it is? Phytic Acid I don’t know why the Jaws theme song plays in my head when I look at the picture haha. Phytic acid is found within the hulls of nuts,… read more »
Deciding to build a healthier eating lifestyle can be a challenging endeavor, yet offer countless health benefits. That is why I decided to create “Key Essentials.” I want to help you make the transition with grace and ease. Therefore, using the right tools, knowing the correct techniques, and educating yourself… read more »
Have you ever heard of the term biophilia hypothesis? Edward O. Wilson introduced the theory in his book, Biophilia. The word “biophilia” means “love of life or living systems.” It refers to the innate tendency of human beings to seek out connections with nature and other living things as a result… read more »
The definition of “raw” is R.A.W. — Real, Alive and Whole.
Whole foods are found in nature, only have one ingredient, and it hasn’t been processed. Whether you decide to eat a raw diet, cooked diet, or (what I recommend) a diet infused with both worlds… whole foods are key.
Juicing is one of the easiest ways to get your daily recommended servings of fruits and veggies every day. It is digested quickly and easily, allowing us the opportunity to increase our body’s natural digestive efficiencies.
I feel so blessed to have a husband who supports eating healthy. I will never forget something he said to me early on in our relationship… “I don’t care if we wear second-hand clothing to save money, but we will always aim to purchase organic foods.” We have held true to this for over ten years. BUT I realize and understand that a lot of people struggle with getting the whole family on board when adapting a whole food diet, cooked and/or raw.
Deciding to build a healthier eating lifestyle can be a challenging endeavor, yet offer countless health benefits. That is why I decided to create a “Reference Library.” I want to help you make the transition with grace and ease. Therefore, using the right tools, knowing the correct techniques, and educating… read more »
Let’s start this off with a jaw-dropping statement… Did you know that sugar is found in 74 percent of packaged foods in our supermarkets? Regular sugar consumption can lead to serious long-term health problems, including excess weight gain, hormonal imbalance, skin and dental issues, osteoporosis, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer. One of the main problems with sugar, and processed fructose, in particular, is the fact that your liver has a very limited capacity to metabolize it, this can lead to non-alcoholic liver disease.
The term “raw food diet” refers to the consumption of foods that haven’t been cooked or treated at temperatures above 115 degrees (F). We have been eating raw foods our whole life; we just never gave it much thought. I grew up eating apples, grapes, bananas, watermelon, just about any… read more »
Sunflower Seeds, Soaking and Drying There are days when I feel like pulling my hair out. Then there are days when my hair just falls out… at alarming rates. This is a straight-away concern, no woman or man wants to lose their locks! Hair loss may be due to… read more »
Deciding to build a healthier eating lifestyle can be a challenging endeavor, yet offer countless health benefits. That is why I decided to create a “Knowledge Base.” I want to help you make the transition with grace and ease. Therefore, using the right tools, knowing the correct techniques, and educating… read more »