SLENDARELLA Rides again.....

So long since I posted here! Well, I'm going to try and get going again. Here's the scoop....

I've been only about 25% raw over the last several months. And, although I try to eat well, the move to a new house brought new challenges. We have a pool now - which is AWESOME!!! But, it sure makes you hungry...and thus, I've eaten junk most of the summer with my family. Pizza, mostly!

Still, an annual visit to my doctor brought incredible news!!! I'm 13 (THIRTEEN!!!) pounds lighter! My guess is all the swimming and also, this house is two stories, so I've had a lot of incidental stair work!

Yippee!

My doctor was thrilled. But, she wants me to continue the trend and get down to where I should be. I'm facing a 50th (FIFTY!!!!) birthday this month and can't face myself in the mirror. So, I accepted her offer to try and boost my metabolism with some Phentermine. It's a known, safe weight loss pill - prescribed by doctors for well over 30 years. This is not Fen-Phen...this is the SAFE part of that drug, the Phen part. Read about Fenfluramine part, the part that was causing pulmonary hypertension HERE. I'm only taking half the pill, per my doctor's instructions, so I'll avoid any funny, loopy feelings.

Meanwhile, I'm eating healthy, raw and non-raw...however, vegetarian. Well, except for occasional fish, but other than that, vegetarian eating.

Today I took the first half of the pill - feeling fine, energetic. We'll see what the scale says at the end of the week!

I'll put up what I'm eating daily too.

Peace & Green Eating, Slendie

Raw Food Gadgets

I'm still here, just so busy it's been crazy! Check out the new site where I review my favorite Best Raw Food Gadgets!

Slendarella will be back!

RAW FOOD GADGETS!

Peace & Green Eating!

Zumba!!!

I've been using ZUMBA for my workouts and simply LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

And, at last, starting to lose some weight! 4.4 lbs last week, 0.4 lbs this week! Check out video (right) ---> Slendie Zumba 2 --->

Back....No REALLY!!!

Hey all! SO SO SORRY for my absence. Very busy, plus had to deal with some health issues - THYROID!!!

Anyway, I'm back and I'm starting from scratch! AND, I started a YOUTUBE channel to record my progress. Just put the first one up - had trouble getting it right, and volume seems low....but, well there ya' go! Give it a watch!

And, you can subscribe to my channel - Slendie - too and I'll accept you as a friend there. OR you can watch the videos to the right! THANKS MUCH - LOVE YOU ALL!
Peace & Green Eating! Slendie

SLENDIE CHANNEL ON YOU TUBE HERE

BIG CHANGES at SLENDARELLA!!!

There are big...no huge...no, GIGANTIC CHANGES coming to Slendarella!

Sorry I've been away for a while - but I've been dealing with some health...weirdness. Discovering some new information has caused me to dig deep and research more thoroughly what is causing my health...um...weirdness.

SO - over the next few weeks, not only am I returning with some great raw recipes and GREEN SMOOTHIES...but there will now be TONS TONS TONS of new info on things in our foods, environment & bodies that cause issues....I mean...health weirdness. (I don't want to refer to it too much as 'issues' because I'm willing, wishing and thinking my way back to health!

You will not BELIEVE the things I've found out over the last few weeks and the changes I'm making. BUT, with so much info to disseminate, we will take it a step at at time.

So - check back OFTEN....more OFTEN than ever for updates, news and, of course, raw recipes!

Peace & Green Eating! Slendie
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Almond & Cocoa Macaroons!

Toasty, warm & sweet goodness!


Another fab recipe from
Matthew Kenny's
Everyday Raw.




Coconut Macaroons!

I divided the batter and added fresh cocoa to the second half to make Cocoa Macaroons too.

OH-the-yum-yum-yumminess of these little treats! My son LOVES them and my husband was very suprised. He said, "That tastes like a macaroon should taste.

Here's what they looked like just before going into the hydrator.


I scooped them with a teaspoon, rather than a tablespoon. I wanted them to be bite sized. This, of course, also cut down on the drying time 2 days to one day. DELISH!

Peace & Green Eating! Slendie

Grapefruit Ginger Fizzy

Refreshing Goodness in a Tall Glass...

Grapefruit, Apple, Fresh Ginger

& a squeeze of Lime!

Turn this.....

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Not only refreshing and delicious - but a great way to help your body turn alkaline. An ACIDIC body allows for DISease....an ALKALINE body is a healthy body!

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AND...you'll be surprised at the great ENERGY you get from this glass 'o health!

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Peace & Green Eating! Slendie

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Raw Mango Veggie Wraps & Raw Jicama Salad

For Christmas I got an EXCALIBUR dehydrator! And a few new RAW food (un)Cookbooks! So I used the dehydrator today for the first time and it was SO EASY!!!

See the ORANGE paper-like wrap above? Well, that's not paper, my raw friend, it's MANGO CILANTRO wraps made by ME! I got the recipe out of EVERYDAY RAW by Matthew Kenny. It was so easy and so delish!

I also made another one of his recipes - Raw Potato Salad (it's really Jicama Salad though....but tastes so similar to a really good potato salad that it truly hits the spot).

The boys gobbled it up, had seconds and left the table full and satisfied. VERY yummy!

I would highly recommend this book - at least so far everything from it has been fantastic!

Peace & Green Eating!
Slendie
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Kidnapped by Cake!

I spent most of the holidays resisting the sugar! It wasn't hard at all, mostly because I don't like the way I feel after eating too much sugar. But, here comes the New Year, all crisp and clean, filled with fantastic possibilities....and a few weeks in and I find myself suddenly kidnapped by CAKE!

Delicious CAKE! Sweet, sugary CAKE!! Fabulous, yummy, oh-so-good, homemade CAKE!!! (Well, the cake was a mix, but I made buttercream frosting from scratch!)

Oh me! I have been kidnapped by CAKE and have suffered a terrible case of the sugar shakes - kept me awake most of last night!

So, on Monday....it's back to as much RAW NUTRITION as I can stand! I'm ready for it! I'm primed! The big green bowl is FULL of raw fruits! The fridge is full of raw veggies. The blender is gleaming on the counter....

They patiently await my return to their wholesome goodness!

Peace & Green Eating! Slendie
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Pomegranates Please!

I've been doing pretty well lately....trying to get in my Green Smoothie each day along with eating a few bananas, pears or whatever fruit is on hand on a daily basis. Today, I made a beautiful Pomegranate & Blueberry Toss!

Ooooo, so juicy and delish!

Wanted to share with you all a neat way to get those pomegranate seeds out free and easy. So simple, you'll want to run out and purchase these juicy delights!

You will need........a bowl.......and some water.......and.....that's it! Nothing more! Except the ripe, red pomegranate, of course! So, you cut your pomegranate in half, then in quarters. Hold each quarter under the water and run your fingers gently through the curvy channels of the fruit. Gently break apart and release the seeds. When you're done, the seeds are on the bottom and the white pith sections are floating on top! Scoop out the white pith and drain the lovely, red seeds!

I mixed mine with some frozen blueberries for a delicious Pomegranate & Blueberry Toss! YUM!

Peace & Green Eating! Slendie!

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Junk Food Madness!!!

It has been rough....rougher than rough! My schedule is so busy that not only have my beloved daily GREEN SMOOTHIES gone out the window - but I've been reduced to occasional JUNK FOOD!

NOT NUTRITIOUS! (Danger, Will Robinson!)

And, let's be honest here, it's caused an array of problems. Bad sleep, feeling sluggish, bad moods, mood swings, and...and....

WEIGHT GAIN! *bloat*

I already was trying to lose weight - but NOW I have even more to lose! And, HELLO!, right smack in the middle of the Holiday Season. A time of year that is chock full and brimming with....*droool*.....things that I'd be better off not listing in detail....and yet, I can only think of Pecan Pie, Stuffing, Christmas Cookies, Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows and....STOP!

GACK! WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO?????

*deep cleansing breath* Begin again. Yes, I will begin again.

For the last four days I indulged in a giant 48 oz green smoothie! (You thought I was going to say a giant pecan pie, didn't you? It's okay, I understand your suspicions.) This morning was a fresh organic bosc pear, organic fuji apple, deep, green, curly kale! Plenty of YUM & NUTRITION in that!

So - I will get back on the wagon....the Raw Food Wagon, that is. I am not a 100% Raw Foodist, but was up to 80% at one time. I am, however, a 100% Vegetarian. I know no other way to get the full on nutrition that I need while feeling full, healthy and hopeful.

QUESTION: HAVE YOU FALLEN OFF YOUR DIET, AND WHAT GOT YOU GOING AGAIN?

So, here we go again.....Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men & Women!

Peace & Green Eating! Slendie
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Earth to Slendarella, Come In Slendarella!

Well, I'm sorry to say my overloaded schedule has kept me away. I'd intended to get back before...and didn't quite make it.

It's time to get serious! Again....

I'll be back on Tuesday with a brutally honest update on my Raw Food journey, the slips, slides and tumbles down the hill! Time to get serious, honest and back on track!

See ya' Tuesday (no really - really really)!

Peace & Green Eating!

Slendie
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Sheepishly Hiding in the Wings....

Yes, I've been sheepishly hiding, standing in the wings shuffling my feet in embarishment because I've been away for so long. I will be blogging here again soon!

HOW SOON?

Very.

LIKE....WHEN?

Like tomorrow, Thursday.....so, please forgive my absence and check back tomorrow!

Peace & Green Eating, Slendie
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Spinach Banana Smoothie!

Long, Crazy, Busy Summer....has kept me away....but I will be back soon with all my RAW food experiments & photos! for now - take a gander at this scrumptious SPINACH & BANANA SMOOTHIE! So easy, so yummy, so nutricious! Couple of large handfuls of Baby Spinach, a Banana or two and water - blend and soak your cells in this fabulous tall drink of GREEN!

Stay tuned in, turned on and tapped in...

Peace & Green Eating! Slendie

Cantaloupe, Mango, Carrot Smoothie!

So fresh, cool and summer ripe! One of SuperKid's favorite smoothies to date!

Cut one cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Place seeds/pulp in a blender with a cup of water and blend. The water will turn creamy white. Stain out any seed pieces and put strained cantaloupe water back into the blender. Add two organic carrots and 1-1 1/2 cups of Mango (fresh or frozen) to the blender. Scoop out half the cantaloupe meat and add in. Blend into a creamy, dreamy fruit slush!

Be sure to let the blender go until it's smooth & creamy!

Peace & Green Eating! Slendie

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Frapple Napple!

My 11 year old son, SuperKid, made up this recipe in his head while in the grocery store! So, in the spirit of encouraging RAW & HEALTHY habits, we purchased everything on the spot, went home and whipped it up! It's DELICOUS! He named it the FRAPPLE NAPPLE!

Recipe:
24oz of Fresh Water
1/2 cup frozen STRAWBERRIES
1/2 cup frozen BLUEBERRIES
1/2 cup frozen PINEAPPLE
1 fresh Gala APPLE
1 fresh PEACH

Whir it up and soothe the summer heat! I imagine Coconut Water would be fabulous to sub for the Water, but we didn't have one handy. But, this yummy Vegan smoothie boasted a burst of rich flavor with every sip! Enjoy!

Peace & Green Eating! Slendie
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Blueberry Celery

Give your tastebuds a treat and try this Blueberry Celery smoothie! It is a surprising combo of Yummy Goodness and Good Yumminess! A flavor burst that will feed your brain and help your body with any water retention.





So easy...

Celery - clean and organic, if possible. Two small to medium stalks
Blueberries - frozen and organic. As many as you like to sweeten the celery
Fresh Water
Agave (optional - to further sweeten if you desire)

Whir it up, drink it up, soak up the nutrients! Celery is a natural diuretic and Blueberries - oh, so good for the brain!

As always, you can sweeten any smoothie to your liking by adding a bit more of whatever fruit you're using. It's a great way to adjust the taste for your tongue. And, of course, there's always agave. This plant-based sweetener will sweeten without raising your glycemic index!

Enjoy - Peace & Green Eating! Slendie

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Raw Chocolate Mousse

Rich, Thick, Delectable
and oh, so...

Decadent...



This is crazy easy and fabulous enough, delicious enough, incredible enough to serve to dinner guests!!! I tried this recipe from another site, but altered it slightly. Clean up is easy - just rinse the blender! This makes about 4 servings - cut recipe in half for two servings.

Place in a blender:

Avocados - 2 ripe, or nearly ripe
Warm Water - 2 cups, one per avocado (warm, not hot!)
Lime - squeeze]
Cocoa - 1/4 cup (then add depending on your taste buds)
Sugar - start w/ 1/8 cup, then add according to your taste
Agave - Squeeze in to taste (add more of this and less Sugar for a richer, yet healthier option)
Vanilla - 1 tsp. (add according to taste - coconut extract also works, but use less)

Whir it in the blender until smooth and creamy! Indulge! For you non-Vegan's, a dollop of whip cream. DO NOT WORRY - this does NOT NOT NOT taste like avocado! It tastes rich and chocolaty, with an undertone of banana (go figure!).

Hope you try it - it's totally fabulous!!!

STRAWBERRY BREEZE

More magnificent rawness... STRAWBERRY BREEZE

We've had a friend of my son's staying with us for the last week and I've been experimenting on them with some new Green Smoothie recipes! I love to try out new ideas and flavors to see what combos work and are most tasty - especially to my son and his friends. Here was one of the kid's faves! (Popeye never had it so good!)

Strawberry Breeze

1 to 1 1/2 cup frozen STRAWBERRIES
1 cup frozen MANGO
1/2 cup fresh baby Spinach
1 Celery stick
squeeze of Agave (to taste)
fresh Water

Cover the 1st three ingredients with water and whir it up until smooth. You may need to add a bit more water if it's too thick. Drizzle in a bit of agave, depending on how sweet you want it - can also add a splash of apple juice if you like. Delicious, Pink and Nutritious! This will cool off the hottest summer day!

Peace & Green Eating!

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Raw Ceasar Salad Dressing!

Raw Caesar Salad Dressing
1/4-1/3 cup raw PUMPKIN SEEDS
2 tbsp. OLIVE OIL
juice of one MEYER LEMON
1 tbsp. AGAVE NECTAR (or Honey)
1/2 tsp. CUMIN
1/2 tsp. SEA SALT (or Himalayan Pink Salt - my fave)

Put every thing in the blender and blend. It will be thick - add a bit of water to get it to your desired consistency. You can also use an immersion blender. Toss with your favorite salad fixings and indulge. This is a very DELISH DISH!


Peace & Green Eating!