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Reds aiming to go deep in '14 October hunt
New skipper will inherit a club with expectations of postseason success
CINCINNATI -- It was clear from the final out in the Reds' National League Wild Card Game loss to the Pirates that the sting from another early elimination in the postseason wasn't going to fade quickly.
A few days after that defeat -- and a six-game losing streak to end the season -- manager Dusty Baker was dismissed. A successor has yet to be named.
Whoever takes over in the Reds' dugout will inherit a team that has been good enough to win 90 or more games in three of the last four years. But it hasn't been great enough to do more with its October opportunities. That pressure to win now will remain over the new guy.
That pressure is on the players that remain as well. They are determined to figure out how to go deeper in the playoffs.
"It's all about finding whatever that next step is," right fielder Jay Bruce said. "Winning in the regular season is fine. Good teams do that. But the great teams win in the postseason and win championships. We need to find out what's missing."
In the practical sense, important parts of the team are likely to be missing in 2014 and Cincinnati will need to find replacements. Center fielder Shin-Soo Choo, who was exceptional in the leadoff spot, will likely ride off to free agency after one season unless the Reds can find the money to bring him back. Starting pitcher and workhorse Bronson Arroyo, who has never missed a start in his career and has logged 200 innings or more in eight of his last nine seasons, is also a free agent and isn't expecting to return.
What general manager Walt Jocketty and the new manager will have is a strong returning core in the lineup, rotation and bullpen. What the club probably won't have after payroll exceeded $100 million for the first time, is a ton of flexibility to spend a lot on free agents.
That means it will be up to the existing group -- led by Bruce, Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips and Johnny Cueto -- to find another way to meet what should again be some very high expectations in 2014.
"We will try again. Hopefully, we can be a champion next year," Cueto said.
This is where the Reds' roster stands as the club heads into the offseason:
Free agents: OF Choo; RHP Arroyo; LHP Zach Duke ; INF Cesar Izturis ; LHP Manny Parra ; RHP Nick Masset
Arbitration eligible: RHP Homer Bailey (third year), LHP Aroldis Chapman (first year) C Ryan Hanigan (third year) OF Chris Heisey (second year), RHP Mike Leake (second year), RHP Sam LeCure (first year); C Corky Miller (first year); OF Xavier Paul (first year); RHP Alfredo Simon (second year).
Rotation: The Reds will be banking on Cueto being a healthy ace for a full season next year after three stints on the disabled list with a strained right lat. Mat Latos stepped up well in pitching like a No. 1 starter most of the year. Mike Leake continues to dispel doubters after a nice 14-win season. Lefty Tony Cingrani showed to be a strong and more cost effective replacement for Arroyo. The question is what happens with Bailey. The Reds will probably offer a long-term deal, something Bailey has shown little interest in signing. Instead of taking a hit in arbitration, it wouldn't be shocking if the club looked to move him to add more talent and free up payroll space. One X-factor: would a new manager try to convince closer Chapman to accept a move to the rotation?
Bullpen: Assuming he stays where he wants, Chapman would again anchor the relievers in the ninth inning. There are plenty of options to set him up. LeCure proved worthy of late-inning work and J.J. Hoover had an impressive year overall after a tough start. Lefty Sean Marshall will need to put shoulder issues behind him. Jonathan Broxton will be starting the calendar year rehabilitating from forearm surgery, making it unclear what he can contribute next season. Alfredo Simon was a multi-inning horse that also stepped into a bigger role this season.
First base: Votto is locked in for years to come but will be coming off of his worst year defensively. He led all Major League first basemen with 14 errors, something that frustrated the former Gold Glove Award winner.
Second base: Phillips once again showed versatility by moving around the order - this year it was from second to the cleanup spot after Ryan Ludwick's Opening Day injury. Phillips cracked the 100-RBI mark for the first time, but wasn't the same at the plate after being plunked on the left forearm by a pitch in June.
Shortstop: Zack Cozart turned in a very respectable season and will be back. Cozart brings strong defense to the table, but he and Phillips will have to work at improving their complete of double plays -- where the duo ranked near the bottom in the league. Offensively, Cozart improved after being moved out of the No. 2 spot and drove in 63 runs with 12 homers. A product of his role in the second spot, Cozart tied for the league lead in sacrifice flies and was second behind Arroyo in sac bunts.
Third base: Frazier struggled at times offensively, including an 0-for-31 skid and his batting average dipped to .234 from .273 in his rookie 2012 season. But he duplicated last year with 19 homers and set a new high with 73 RBIs. Defensively, Frazier was fantastic and did an excellent job replacing frequent Gold Glove Award winner Scott Rolen.
Catcher: The tandem of Hanigan and Devin Mesoraco figures to return. The Reds will need more offense from this spot in general, especially from Hanigan after he batted only .198 while limited to 75 games because of injuries. Hanigan remains an excellent defensive catcher and Mesoraco made significant strides in this area in his second big league season. He improved his game-calling skills and blocking and throwing and could be worthy of even more games to catch next season.
Outfield: Bruce continues to trend upward offensively and had a strong year with 30 homers, 43 doubles and 109 RBIs while provided Gold Glove Award-deserving defense. On the other side, Ludwick is under contract for next season and should be fully recovered from the right shoulder surgery that cost him four months on the DL and rendered him less effective in September.
Without Choo in center field, the job will seemingly go to top prospect Billy Hamilton. After his September call-up, Hamilton's base stealing prowess did not disappoint and his defense was strong for a first-year outfielder converted from shortstop. The big question will be his hitting. Hamilton struggled in big league camp last spring and batted .256 with a .308 on-base percentage in Triple-A. He did go 7-for-19 (.368) in the Majors but was given optimum matchups by Baker. Cincinnati would normally prefer to bring Hamilton along slower, but may have no choice in 2014 but to let him play every day and grow into the job of a big league leadoff hitter.

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Mikevelli needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 97 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
Andre's Pizza
We are Andre's Pizza in Hollywood, California RIGHT ON Hollywood Blvd on the Walk of Fame. We're literally a block away from world-famous theaters like the Academy Award's Kodak, Mann's Chinese, and Disney's El Capitan.
We are a family-owned and operated pizza and Italian joint that has served Hollywood with quality New York Style pizza (many native New Yorkers have visited and commented that our pizza's even better than New York's!!), Italian hoagies, burgers, and pastas since 1978 and we're still going strong! Our dining hall seats about 30-40 and we also deliver both by car and bicycle whenever possible.
We have the unique opportunity to serve many different types of markets being on Hollywood Blvd in the physical heart of the entertainment world. For now, our primary market consists of tourists both foreign and domestic, employees of local offices and businesses, and local residents.
Tourists come in at all times of the day and usually consist of families with kids, couples and/or tour groups. Local employees usually come in mostly during the day, by themselves or with their coworkers, and are usually young adult to middle-aged. And our local residents who are usually regulars make up most of our delivery and pick-up business. These are usually single people living in the many apartments in the Hollywood area.
We are planning to expand in the near future so our target market might adjust a little depending on locations, but our main aim will probably still be the single young to middle-aged adults and families or groups. We may also be offering catering to larger parties in the near future.
-Clean, bold, not cartoony.
-Established, permanent, professional, but gets you thinking about just good ol' yummy food.
-"New York Style" can be used
-"Established 1978" or "Since 1978" or thereabouts can be used
-PIZZA needs to be incorporated somehow because our New York pizza is where it's at!
-Don't stress HOLLYWOOD too much IF AT ALL! We are going to expand and not every location will be in Hollywood.
-Not TOO typical, with obvious photoshop tool use.
-Not TOO trendy like we're behind and chasing the bandwagon.
BACKGROUND NOTE: Until recently, we have neglected the marketing department from the attention it deserves. Hollywood has recently been aggressively re-modernizing, and we want to stay somewhat current. While we don't need nor want to transform into something we're not, we want to maintain a sense of PERMANENCE and HISTORY and also a sense of CLEANLINESS and WELCOME as our restaurant already is!
Revamping the dining hall and the kitchen goes hand-in-hand with image and logo. We want to convey the awesomeness our food really is. We don't believe in silly gimmicks or have a lot of capital to go all out on marketing/advertising, but we do have great food, great people, and great work ethic. Our logo should, if possible, give off that image.
*Current logo attached. We wanna steer away from this kind of thing.
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- 5 Beds
- 5 Full, 1 Half
- 6,202 +/- Sqft
Property TypeResidential – Single Family
SubdivisionCordillera F17 - Red Draw 2 Hld Aspens
Listing Date05/16/18
Year Built1999
AreaCordillera - The Ranch
Lot Size0.90 Acres (39,204 SqFt)
Parking3 Car Garage
Property Description
Privacy, quiet, and tranquility, coupled with a brilliant location in the Ranch of Cordillera will make this exquisite 5 bedroom residence a buyers top choice after viewing this property. Tucked into a beautiful aspen grove, take in fantastic views to the west and north from the decks and terraced patios. The flowing open floor plan allows for single floor living for a couple, but offers brilliant space in the lower level with guest suites, bar and wine room, billiards room and family room.
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- Cable Available
- Deck
- Fireplace - Gas
- Hot Tub / Spa
- Jetted Bathtub
- Multi-Level
- Patio
- Steam
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Wired for Cable
- Clubhouse
- Club Membership Avai
- Fitness Center
- On Site Management
- Pool
- Tennis
- Cable TV
- District Sewer
- District Water
- Electricity Avail.
- Natural Gas Avail.
- Phone Available
- Satellite
- Snow Removal
- Trash Pickup
- Natural Gas
- Radiant
- Ceiling Fan
- Dryer
- Washer
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4 Beds 4.5 Baths
5 Beds 6.5 Baths
4 Beds 4.5 Baths
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Dangerous dogs
More help and advice
Government information
The government's pages about dangerous dogs with important information about dogs that are banned in the UK and controlling your dog in public.
Directgov - Dangerous Dogs
If you want more information about dangerous dogs or perhaps you are worried about the welfare of a dog, here are some of the sites you can visit.
Everything you need to know about the latest laws on dog ownership from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
If you want to look for specific information in the Dangerous Dogs Act, this is where to go.
Directgov - Dog Welfare
The government's quick guide to responsibly buying, owning and caring for a dog.
Dog charities
Dogs Trust
A really helpful site from the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. The Dogs Trust is also available on Facebook. - the Dogs Trust will be of help for re-homing, not for criminal matters.
The official site of the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals. They also have a 24-hour advice line on 0300 1234 999. The RSPCA do not deal with victims of dangerous dogs - they will give advice via their cruelty line on dog attacks on other animals but anything else they will refer to police.
The Kennel Club
Founded in 1873 the Kennel Club offers vital support and information about dog welfare, health, training and breeding. This link takes you to their section with advice about owning a dangerous dog.
Other support
Victim Support
Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime right across England and Wales. Their services are free of charge and confidential. Call the support line on 0845 30 30 900.
ChildLine is the free helpline and online service for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk to talk to a trained counsellor about any problem, or talk to other young people on the message boards.
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Lynskey 2013 road and mountain bikes – First look
Sportive and race bikes plus prototype full-sus 29er
It will be next month, at the Eurobike trade show, that we get the chance to see 2013 models from the majority of bike manufacturers. But US titanium frame builder Lynskey have got in there first. Designer Mark Lynskey popped by the BikeRadar office this week to show us what they have in store.
New road machines
First up is their Sportive frame (£1,299/$1,795). With slacker geometry than their Helix race bike (a 72-degree head tube angle on a medium size) and curved seatstays, it's designed as a comfortable cruiser for long-distance sportives or gran fondos.
The demo bike we saw was an interesting mix of electronic components (Shimano Ultegra Di2) and disc brakes (Avid BB7). The latter are mechanical for now, but Lynskey will be looking at SRAM hydraulic disc brakes as and when they hit the market.
Concessions to touring come in the fact that 28mm tyres can be fitted (reduced to 25mm with mudguards), as can rack mounts should you want to carry extra gear. Cables can be custom routed externally along the chainstays, or within the down tube as pictured above.
The Helix OS sits at the top of Lynskey's road racing range. It's built with spiral-shaped top and down tubes, which is said to add stiffness without increasing weight. The feature is also present in the seatstays, to the benefit of sprinters and climbers, while the SRAM press-fit 30 bottom bracket is said to improve power transfer.
The bike's race geometry allows for a more aggressive riding position than you can get with the Sportive. Pricing starts from £2,499/$3,295 for the standard brushed frame and £2,599/$3,395 for a polished finish. Painted finishes, as shown, start from an additional $550.
Mountain bikes
Lynskey have also been hard at work on a range of full suspension mountain bikes, the Pro series. It will include a 29er with 120mm of travel, a 26in-wheeled bike with 140mm of travel and, later down the line, a 26er with 100mm of travel. All three models feature the Helix design in the down tube.
The Lynskey Pro29 FS
Frame design and testing began in the summer of 2011, with the bike shown here – the Pro29 FS – a final prototype with a third-generation rear end. It was designed to be as light as possible, and beefed up accordingly during testing. All the bikes will have a 44mm head tube and 30.9mm seatpost, with routing for dropper post remotes.
The Pro29 FS, with a 142x12mm rear axle, is designed to be a singletrack thrasher. Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but expect it to be around $3,700 for the frame and shock.
The 140mm travel 26er has been designed in conjunction with the guys from Hotlines, with an emphasis on low, long and slack angles for all-mountain riding.
Through their dealers (see UK distributor Hotlines for details), Lynskey frames are available as frame only options. Customers should speak with individual dealers should they want a fully built bike.
Stock frames are normally ready to ship straight away, though frames with custom paint finishes, tubing or geometry can mean a wait of up to ten weeks.


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The CL2 Planar is the complete audio experience.
"These perfectionist earbuds are among the best-sounding in-ear headphones out there."
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Designed with a different bright colour for each size cup, these measuring spoons have been made from silicone which can collapse for excellent space saving. Non-stick and easy to clean, these measuring spoons are a handy utensil to add to your kitchen collection.
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Sony launched their 24.6MP full frame camera, the first in its Alpha lineup last Thursday and we had an opportunity to take a look at this new megapixel beast of a camera. Equipped with dual Bionz, the A900 gives you unprecedented image quality and amazing resolution. Together with SteadyShot™ INSIDE, the A900 is the first full frame camera to incorporate internal stabilization, allowing you to shoot up to 2.5 to 4 stops slower than normal.
The 100% field of view in the viewfinder is a bonus and a pleasure for all users who lay their hands on the camera. With a high quality optical glass pentaprism embedded at the top of the camera housing, there is an excellent view for easier framing. And if that isn't enough, the A900 now comes with Intelligent Preview, a new feature in this latest iteration of the Alpha series.
What this does is to give you a preview of the shot you want to take, and you're allowed to then change the settings like shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) and white balance on the fly. You change the settings until the photo is of the desired effect, and you can then fire away without having to make any further changes to the settings. Neat, especially if you know you'll be shooting in a single situation. The 3-inch, 921,600 dot Fine LCD monitor also allows you to easily view your photos.
The A900 also features 13 different Creative Styles, each of which is fully customizable. You can adjust contrast, saturation, sharpness, brightness and zone matching, allowing you to create your own style at the change of the mode.
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Archive for the 'restaurants' Tag
Tipping your servers!
When you've worked in a restaurant, you realize that people either tip poorly or not at all,as appose to tipping really really well
(not often). This post is being created because I was talking to some friends earlier and one of them told me that Rachel Ray made some sort of comment about NOT tipping servers. I was completely blown away by this not because I am a HUGE fan of hers but because she should know better! For someone that goes out to eat regularly and, has a show about eating out for $40 a day(which after I got home I looked on the internet about this and apparently,she doesn't tip well on the show either) and loves the service industry,you would think she has some sort of sympathy for the servers. I always wonder what people are thinking when they come to a restaurant that, opens at 11am, but comes at 10:30am, walk in and wonder why they haven't been greeted. Really? Or people that sit where they want to sit when there are hosts that are HIRED to take you to a table that is assigned and say,"No. I want to sit here". The poor host or server has to bite their tongue and say to a server that was to be sat,"Sorry, I didn't sit you" when there is what people in the restaurant industry call a "server rotation", which ensures everyone is sat!! What about people that camp out for 3 hours,watch a game and take up a table and say," Don't worry we'll take care of you". Game is over,get the check which is $175.67 and tip $9.00 or don't tip at all.
I always say,"servers work for gratuity and not gratitude". Praise and graciousness is wonderful but if you go to a restaurant, sit at a table and you are abrasive and rude to a server the moment they walk up, you can bet your house that you will get crappy service in return. You expect to be waited on hand and foot with whatever you want and desire and, they try to do their best. Now, on the other hand,if you are seated and you are treated poorly then, you tip accordingly…the norm is 15-20%. Another thing that is very annoying, is that each servers is allotted a certain amount of tables. They get to you as quickly as they can and when a person wants something prepared a certain way or needs certain things,yes…it slows down the service for the other tables. It is your discretion to tip how and what you want but a base of $2.13, as a pay, the tips are really important. Watch Waiting it's true! This is from a friends group:
People Against People That Tip Under 20% of Their Bill in Restaurants
1. Tip less than 20% (unless server just doesn't care for the customers)
2. Believe that a compliment such as "You did a great job!" counts as a tip. Sorry people, but compliments won't pay my bills.
3. Are complete a$$holes to the server for no reason.
4. Blame the server for things he/she cannot control. (e.g. kitchen screwing up the order.)
5. Complain about every little thing possible. ( Haven't you seen the movie "Waiting"??)
6. Sit at a table for hours, and then don't tip accordingly.
7. Ask for a separate thing each time the server comes to the table. (Can't they just ask for it all at once?)
8. Believe that we kiss a$$ for no reason.
9. Think they are better than you just because you are a server and they wear a tie to work.
10. Drink lots of alcohol, and then don't tip. (We do have to tip out our bartender, you know?)
11. Ignore you when you are greeting the table.
12. Insist on sitting in a booth. (Since when does booth food taste better?)
13. Enter a restaurant with a party of 8 or more and expect to be sat right away.
14. Empty the salt/pepper/sugar/ketchup containers on the table and think it's funny. (namely teenagers)
15. Can't grasp the concept of "closed sections"
16. Come in at 3 minutes to closing time.
17. Come in at 3 minutes to closing time and then complain about their food taking too long and/or send their food back. (Once again, haven't you seen "Waiting"?)
18. Come in before we open.
19. Come in and take their emotions out on their server.
20. Come in large groups, all order water, and only 1 or 2 eat. (Namely teenagers.)
21. Think that they are the server's only table and they should be waited on hand-and-foot.
22. Have no considerations for other tables.
23. Interrupt the server while that server is at another table taking an order.
24. Snap their fingers or shake their empty glass at a server.
25. Discriminate against their server because of their sex. (i.e. When with a date, women are rude to female servers and men are ruder to male servers)
26. Get mad when there is a $0.50 charge for a side item. It's 50 cents for Christ's sake!!
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I'm a big fan of Super Motherload, and I was really looking forward to the co-op mode. After messing around in singleplayer, it seemed like it would be too easy, so I was determined to beat it on Hardcore. What a mistake.
I played with my friend Rob, and despite how it may seem, we really gave an honest attempt at not digging too far and EXPLODING. Because that's what happens when you run out of fuel. You EXPLODE. The problem is that both players share a fuel tank, but the tank capacity isn't expanded to compensate for the extra players. Half the time, we died before we could even gather up enough cash for the first upgrade.
Despite all this, we still played for several more hours on normal mode, so it's definitely not all bad.
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Here's a pix of me and Dr. OZ swilling our favorite liquid sunshine. The dashing doctor brought me a sample of his morning green elixir and it was delicious - now that's my kind of house call! Hey, have you seen the GOOD STUFF section on the website? Remember, I just got 10 free juicers for you (well they are not here yet) and I need to give them away! Write me a brief (2 paragraph at most story) with your commitment juicing and your promise that it won't just gather dust and send your note to firstname.lastname@example.com. We'll pick the folks we hope are the most committed. Sorry I don't have more - I will in the future! Vita Mix has offered free shipping for people who by through our site. Every little but helps!
Basic AM blend (Mmmm, sounds like coffee - nope!)
cucumber (1-2)
celery (2-3 stalks)
sweet pea sprouts (huge hand full)
*note: this is enough for 2 people.
OZ blend
Green smoothie
handful of spinach
green apple (less sugar)
2-3 scoops of stevia
filtered water
ice cubes
1 scoop of Green Vibrance (green powder)
1 scoop of hemp powder (hemp is very high in protein)
*Add Frontier brand flavored drops if you like, no alcohol and lots of different tastes - like coconut.
Speaking of coconut, if you can use coconut water instead of filtered water even better - remember you need young thai coconut, they are big and white and you can find them in chinese markets and whole foods.
Apple Sprout Smoothie
2 cups Green Apple
2 tbs coconut oil (also known as butter, my favorite brand is Nutiva).
2 cups sprouts
Remember if you can't find organic or if it's just too darn expensive support your local farmers market. Also, check out the post about organic food a few days ago, if you buy conventional just try and stay away from the fruit/vegs that are the most sprayed. Just peel the other less toxic fruits and veggies on the list. It's a great list, print it and put it on your fridge! Once again, here is the link http://www.foodnews.org/walletguide.php
PS. I'll link to Green Vibrance, Nutiva and the Hemp Protein on the Good Stuff section of the site so you don't get confused.
Peace and veggies!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Recipe swaps!
53 comments:
- Lauren said...
I really want to learn how to eat healthy like you, but I don't know how! I guess I have to buy some books. That juice does not sound appetizing to me. I wish it did, but the smoothies I like have strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and yogurt. Yum. What's cuke?
- October 26, 2007 at 10:49 AM
- Lisa -- Cravin' Veggies said...
Loving the recipes, Kris!! Keep 'em coming!
P.S. lauren-
Cuke is cucumber. Kris/Oz's drinks would have an alkalizing effect on the body, where fruit/yogurt smoothies are acidifying. Alkaline is the goal. A great book/books to start with are Dr. Young's "pH Miracle" and even "pH Miracle for Weight Loss".
- October 26, 2007 at 11:03 AM
- juls said...
Oh thank goodness-- juicing made easy! LOVE the recipes, it makes me feel like I can totally handle it. In the past, I've been overwhelmed about juicing, but now, I get it, Kris. I can do this- I'm not so afraid of it. :)
Thank you- I feel like you are saving my life!
- October 26, 2007 at 11:08 AM
- cancer cowgirl xo said...
Thanks cravin' veggies! Good answer, spot on, you know your stuff girl!
You are wlecome mimuna! xo
You can do it Lauren. Check out my nutrition chapter in my book, it's a great start.
- October 26, 2007 at 11:34 AM
- Linda said...
Lauren - the juice doesn't sound appetizing, but it's like drinking a green garden...and the flavor really grows on you! The first few times I did the cuke/kale/celery combo, I never dreamed I would be able to drink it everyday...but I'm completely hooked and actually look forward to it...it gives you big energy! Throw in an apple and/or carrot the first couple of times..they'll sweeten it up..gradually you'll start playing with every veggie you can find!
Kris - you da' bomb!! Thanks for posting your recipes! I have to ask...do you grow your own sprouts? I'm thinking of venturing into that territory, and maybe checking out UofG (google)& Hippocrates about sprouting....I've never been able to find pea sprouts in stores (haven't check WF yet..it's an hour away, so I make the journey to that mecca about twice a month), but they sound so yummy! Any major advice about sprouting?
- October 26, 2007 at 11:43 AM
- Cydrice said...
Kris: I REALLY hope this message gets to you! I was catching up on Tivo recently and caught your taping on the Oprah show. I now know why a pamphlet regarding new cancer treatments and technologies was sent to me and why when I barely have time to breathe that I actally sat down and read it. I've re-typed the article relating to liver and lung cancer below and I'm hoping it will provide you with some new and hopefully useful information. If you want to send me an address, I would be happy to mail the entire pamphlet to you.
Radiation remains an important weapon against many cancers, but until recently, it was difficult for doctors to use this treatment on lung and liver tumors. Why? Because these tumors tend to move as the patient breathes, making focused radiation a challenge at best. In the past, "moving targets" required treatment of a large margin around the affected area to ensure the tumor is covered during breathing movement. The challenge was to minimize potential damage to normal tissue while delivering a desirable tumor control dose at the same time.
But now, radiation oncologists at John Muir Health have begun using the ExacTrac Gating system, the newest component to the Novalis Shaped Beam Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy System, which makes more accurate treatment of moving targets possible. By matching advanced X-ray imaging of the tumor with external infrared tracking markers, a tumor's movement can be continuously monitored in three-dimensional space. Gating allows the radiation beam to be synchronized with the patients breathing frequency, enabling physicians to interrupt the treatment beam in milliseconds and only continue to deliver treatment when the tumor is located exactly in the path of the beam.
"When the tumor is in the targeted region, the treatment comes on, and when the tumor is out of that region, it turns off," explains Deep Patel, M.D., a radiation oncologist at John Muir Health. "So now, we can focus the radiation just on the tumor, and that allows us to give patients higher dosages of radiation."
In fact, studies have shown that up to 50 percent of normal tissue can be spared from radiation using adaptive gating, which translates into reduced side effects and better treatment outcomes.
The Novalis system was originally purchased by John Muir Health to provide a highly accurate and precise method of targeting tumors and brain malformations using stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy, thereby sparing normal or unaffected brain tissue. The equipment is able to treat areas outside of the brain with high precision, as well.
"our main usage for adaptive gating, at this point, is for the lung and the liver," says Vincent Massullo, M.D., radiation oncologist at John Muir Health. "However, the technology has the potential for use in other parts of the abdomen such as tumors of the kidneys or the pancreas or even the prostate." At this point, however, the studies done on these areas of the body have been limited.
For more information on John Muir Health's advanced treatments with shaped beam stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy, and adaptive gating, call the John Muir Radiation Oncology Center at (925) 947-3250 or visit www.johnmuirhealth.com.
Best of luck to you!!!
- October 26, 2007 at 11:52 AM
- D said...
Hi there - I saw part of your film on TLC the other night and I look forward to watching the whole thing.
One of my very dearest friends was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's. I've told him about the film and your blog.
Thanks for being so generous with yourself - we're all richer for it.
- October 26, 2007 at 11:53 AM
- Jaime said...
Hey Kris! I wrote about your awesome book/movie on my blog, feel free to check it out! I will also link to your site, if that's okay with you?
You are definitely an inspiration, and I have recommended your book to several women! :) As a patient, grad student, and someone who works in the field, you inspire me to do more! Keep it up.
and ps - was Dr.Oz as hot in person as he is on tv? ;)
- October 26, 2007 at 11:53 AM
- Lauren said...
I bought it! I also got the Raw Foods Detox one. Hopefully, I'll actually put it to good use. I know I have to stop eating all my frozen meals, but I can't cook!
Hey -- shout out to the Bk! We probably live down the block from eachother. Or probably not cuz it's kinda a big borough I guess.
- October 26, 2007 at 12:14 PM
- Lauren said...
Thanks Linda for the encouragement!
- October 26, 2007 at 12:15 PM
- Ines said...
Hello there - is it just me? i don't see a "Good Stuff" section on your blog, is it on another site?
- October 26, 2007 at 12:19 PM
- cancer cowgirl xo said...
The Good Stuff is on my website. crazysexycancer.com
- October 26, 2007 at 12:32 PM
- Ines said...
ah, yes - your website. of course! thanks!
- October 26, 2007 at 12:54 PM
- blissfully robin said...
Kris -
Saw you on Oprah - taped your doc, bought your book. I don't have cancer but you have changed my life anyway. Your message is so powerful and I want to thank you.
take care & feel good.
- October 26, 2007 at 1:28 PM
- bav said...
I finally found young Thai coconuts, hooray!!! The nice young man (who was super cute too) at Whole Foods chopped it for me, collected the water, and I was on my way. So now, silly question, do you eat the meat too? It seems kind of squishy.
Kris, did you see my question about products at the end of the previous post? Jaime wants to know too.
Much thanks!! Big hugs,
- October 26, 2007 at 1:43 PM
- susy said...
Hey Kris!
What an amazing accomplishment! From healing your own body temple to touching thousands of others lives through your Awesome story! My name is Susy and I worked in the Hippocrates greenhouse (W. Palm) for a years time. I now have my own company called Susy'Sprouts; organically growing, selling, and distributing fresh Wheatgrass and living sprouts located in Miami, Fl. Just wanted to reach out to you in Thanksgiving for all you are doing, as we both help to spread more Health Abundance on this planet! Way to go on Oprah, Kris!!!! Peace and much love, Susy
My website is new and not yet finished. Feel free to check it out. www.susysprouts.com
- October 26, 2007 at 1:43 PM
- cancer cowgirl xo said...
Bav- Great question and Jamie's answer is awesome too. I try to answer all the questions but it is hard as there are so many. Let me do an entire blog about beauty products tomorrow. OK? I'd love to. And if you guys can think of a way to gather questions that would be great. The forum will be up soon, maybe you can help come up with the threads or remind me to transfer some of the biggies form the blog. GO team work! xo
- October 26, 2007 at 1:55 PM
- Tan said...
Hey Kris, I saw you on Oprah and you had such an impact on me. I'm African and I'm in U.S. for graduate school only. My daughter is almost two and she's here with me, my husband had to stay back at home because of his job. We miss him and that adds to my stress. I had an uncle that died with stomach cancer a few years back, but I was young and did not understand. I may not have the worst diet in world, but after watching you I believe that it can be better. I usually cook, but being a mom and a student makes me eat junk sometimes. My main concern is energy, I used to be more energetic before I was a mom, but it seems like now I find mysfelf a lot seating in front of the TV. I have a gym membership and was excited in the begining, but more and more I just stay home watching tv. When I saw you on Oprah, you looked so radiant that I felt that I need to do something about my life. You looked so happy and healthy that I wish I could be like you. I'm looking for a yoga instructor, but I haven't found one yet. I took two yoga classes at the gym, the first time I liked the instructor, but for some reason the second time it was with a different instructor and I did not liked the way she was teaching. I already went to look for you book but did not purchase yet. I also looked at some yogi diet books. Can you tell me what the difference between the yogi diet and the diet you follow? What does your morning meal consist of? Is it just the juice? What type of yoga do you do? All the best. Tan
- October 26, 2007 at 3:22 PM
- gshoemate said...
Got my juicer and love it. As soon as I took it out of the box I threw in a pear, apple and bananna and it made a whole glass of juice...my kids were fighting over it. You rock Kris!!! I made a green juice this morning but I should of skipped the kale...not my thing. But will try again tomorrow.
Hmmm...thread for the forum...you could split them up like exercise, nutrition, recipes, general discussionand a questions and answers with Kris.
Have a great weekend.
- October 26, 2007 at 3:23 PM
- Anonymous said...
Wow! Thanks for posting those recipes!! I really have to say--you are such an incredibly inspiring person. Amazing, beautiful, and vibrant!!! I read through your blog after commenting last week, and I keep going back to it! I have been using it as a reference for the best juicers, blenders, etc. Then I went to the good stuff section on your web page and immediately went to Amazon to order a bunch of the books!!! I have been pretty desperate for resources. As you know (from my original comment) because of my heart problem I have been very very serious about finding a way to equip and heal my body through a holistic lifestyle. It has just been very overwhelming because I am pretty clueless and there is SO much information out there! Its hard to know what information to listen to. So THANK YOU!!!
I liked what you said about keeping everything in balance. Its not just diet, its not just spiritual, its not just the mind!! For me right now, I would have to say that my body/diet is the thing that is out of sync. I really am committed to this. I have seen how this has such a dramatic change on the body. I cant believe that I didn't live/eat this way before I had a problem with my heart! But luckily (in a way) my heart has given me a kick in the butt. In a lot of areas actually! Its taught me a better way to live physically and mentally! So, I tip my hat to my heart....
You should make a cookbook! I would buy it ASAP! I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing a little more of the specifics of your diet with me. I truly dont know what to do! It would be cool to have a guide.
I hope your day was amazing! I hope the crisp cool weather brought pink to your cheeks and a smile to your face!!
Keep eating those greens!!
- October 26, 2007 at 3:24 PM
- Radioactive Tori said...
I would love to learn how to juice. I had cancer a little over 2 years ago, and am still following up on "little somethings" in my lungs. I have tried so hard to be healthier, and am trying to do everything I can to support my body in fighting "the yuck" (that is what my kids call my cancer).
It has been really hard to go from a super healthy full of energy person to someone who goes to the doctor at least once a week. I'm sure you know what I am talking about. I used to do triathlons, and still train as much as possible, but I also need to let my body recover.
I am incredibly jealous that you hung out with Dr. Oz. He is awesome! For that matter, so are you!
- October 26, 2007 at 3:32 PM
- Kev-03 said...
Thats great that your going to have a forum, I think thats a great idea. I'm a 4 year survivor and have been a member of a support forum over the past few years. Great way to get information out and to talk with other people! I'm looking into doing the whole "juice" thing too =) Just saw your film, it was awesome.
- October 26, 2007 at 3:38 PM
- Soaring Eagle said...
Never in my life have I wanted to TRULY LIVE more than after seeing your documentary. I have suffered from chronic (disabling, 24/7)dizziness for sixteen years and keep telling myself I'll do this and that thing "when I get better". Complete recovery MAY never come, so I'm going to really try to give myself permission to follow my heart and my dreams NOW! I want to live in the moment, love and laugh every day that I am here. Thanks for your incredible inspiration!!! YOU ROCK! Peace, love & hugs to you. :)
- October 26, 2007 at 4:20 PM
- erika said...
I saw your documentary and fell in love with it. I have locked it on the DVR so it cannot be erased. You have literally saved my life. I don't have cancer, but I am not truly living my life. What am I waiting for? An illness to give me permission? How ridiculous is that thinking? I have 3 small children and a wonderful husband. Next stop....live well, live fun, live free! I am going to read your site and gather information, buy books, hopefully afford a juicer, and start living. The thought that I could change my life down to the cells in my body by what I put in was fascinating. I can't wait to get started. I can't wait to give my kids "green" juice! They drink a store bought one now, but it's full of sugar! I am a M.O.M. (Mom on a Mission)!!! Thank you for your courage, inspiration, and kick ass attitude!
- October 26, 2007 at 4:49 PM
- cancer cowgirl xo said...
You are all sooo welcome! I love reading your stories.
Big tip: Green, even if you are making smoothies and juices remember I am not advocating 100% fruit. They are definitely better than store bought and OK for kids (they need fruit), but we need green or at least semi green. Try one fruit (2 max) and the rest green - add stevia to sweeten more. Eventually you want all green. Another great fruit to add is lemon or lime - they are strong so you won't need other fruits but you will need a bit of stevia. I'll give you a recipe in the am.
Soaring Eagle - have you ever been tested for Candida? Just a thought.
- October 26, 2007 at 5:28 PM
- Soaring Eagle said...
HELLO ERIKA! - Walmart has affordable juicers ~ mine cost just $29. My mother bought one at Walmart for $60 and swears by it because she can put ginger, garlic, "anything" in it and it doesn't clog and is super fast. I can get the make and model for you if you want ... no problemo! :)
HI YA CANCER COWGIRL! - I'm confused as how candida could make me dizzy (don't remember being tested for it, but I probably was over the years).
Also, how many hours a day do you spend preparing (including cleaning your juicer - how many times/day?) on preparing your juices and food?
Will you soon write about finding "our joy" everyday" (THAT spoke in our wheel)? I do eat much healthier than most, but am in a relationship that's too often negative and ugly that I fear might kill me one day if I don't do something (it's poison to my naturally positive spirit!).
And how do you do your food-combining?
--- Too many questions, I know! I know! Sorry!!!
RE: RAW FOOD & CLEANSING - I NEVER felt better than when I did Dr. Sandra Cabot's Liver Cleansing Diet (fresh squeezed lemon in water every AM, followed by raw veggie juice; min. 40% raw foods; only fish, eggwhites & legumes for protein the middle four weeks; nothing artificial; distilled water, etc.). My mind felt SO CLEAR and my body much closer to being HEALTHY AND WHOLE.
I think Life is telling me to "get back on the wagon" - LOL. People think I'm so "deprived" when eating seriously healthy, but that's not true. Once you get into it, you don't want to eat anything else and crave the foods your body really needs!!! That has GOT to be good news for anyone who hasn't ever tried it!
I'm just a person with a long-term chronic illness, - I don't have cancer and I hope it's okay for me to post.
This is the second time I'm writing all this, as google/the blog wouldn't accept my ID and password. I'm sure I'm alone ~ not Blog-adept! I HOPE I can get this posted this time around. Help me, God?!?
I do pray for, send postive energy to and totally ADMIRE you all!!! May you always be blessed in every possible way, Helen :)
- October 26, 2007 at 8:13 PM
- Krystle said...
Kris I hope to meet you someday! I love people who love life! I watched your documentary for for the second time now. I also have it on my DVR and its going no where! If you are in need of someone to give a juicer to, Ill promise you it will not go unused!! I go to the state fair every year and they sell the Vita Mixers, I watch their demonstration year after year, hehe! Have a wonderful evening babe!
- October 26, 2007 at 8:45 PM
- Soaring Eagle said...
PS - My Mom's "super blender" was $50-60 at Walmart and it was a Hamilton Beach. She says she'll loan it to me because - well TMI.
PPS - We get VERIA network with Dish Network ~ it has ALL Amazing Alternative Option shows, plus yoga & pilates, etc. Check it out at www.veria.com!
Time to kick some exercise butt tomorrow! My blood needs OXYGEN!!!
Cheers & blessings, Helen :)
- October 26, 2007 at 9:09 PM
- Diane said...
Juicing! What a healthy practice to get into. I have an Acme 6001 juicer that uses disposable filters that makes clean-up easy. About 6 yrs. ago I was given a book by Norman Walker who started writing about the benefits of juicing in the 1930's. I think it is one of the easiest and one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. Kris, you are a blessing to so many people.
- October 26, 2007 at 10:13 PM
- Soaring Eagle said...
I promise to shut up after this, you hot ladies!
CANCER COWGIRL XO (hisory behind name?):
* Your Website Manager needs to show you different options (many I may not know of)...
* you could have a Search Engine to pick out certain words, but it seems that would be too cumbersome
* I have to agree with "gshoemate" ... divy up the forum in categories like she suggested and reference dates on your blog if you don't want to re-answer an "old" question.
That's all! Goodnight! Sweet dreams night & day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- October 26, 2007 at 10:19 PM
- Unknown said...
I saw you on Oprah the other day & am truly inspired!
Thank you for being a great inspiration!!!
I can't wait to follow your journey on your blog.
Hugs ~
Samantha @ Loving Green
- October 26, 2007 at 11:27 PM
- Meg said...
I stumbled onto Crazy Sexy Cancer on TLC the other night while I was looking for something to watch. Suffice it to say that I couldn't change the channel! I bought your book today and I want to thank you for your story. This past January I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and right after had a total thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine treatment. It's no fun being radioactive! I too would love to start juicing, but am a bit put off by green things. I'm a 3 vegetable kind of girl...potatoes, carrots, and corn. Do you have any tips on starting slow to minimize some of the vegetably-ness?
- October 26, 2007 at 11:59 PM
- Dream Secret said...
Dear Kris,
I wanted to post this before but I felt like I didn't know what to say without saying a whole lot but I decided to just put this out there and say what is in my heart and I will go from there. I am 32 and married 9 years with no kids. I am living with Crohn's disease or Inflammatory Bowel Disease. I was diagnosed at 25 after years of sickness. Which is a little different dealing with a Chronic illness that might not kill you in fact you will most likely live with it for a long time. I am on a ton of meds and feel just lost. I am losing my hair and my mind I think literally. I talked to my GI about nutrition and they have the nerve to tell me that my DIET has nothing to do with my DIS-EASE. WHAT! That can't be right. I had a juicer that I tried to use because I can't really eat raw or even cooked veggies. I have a narrowing in my intestines which makes stuff hard to get through BUT juice I thought I could do. However, juicers are hard to clean and after a few weeks of trying my best it now sits in the garage feeding many dust mites everyday. I want to get a new one so I am thinking I might go to Target this week and see what I see (I will share the info with you too good or bad...I know you are on the prowl for a great juicer). I just wanted to tell you how beautiful you were on Oprah. I love what you said about her. I had a mentally ill mother so sometimes I think of Oprah as that universal mom we all never had...what an honor to be on her show and I like you journal everyday and visualize and Oprah is on my radar. Never give up your dreams right. I just wanted you to know how amazing it has been to have this new outlook. I might have Crohn's but I want to be the best me I can be. I want to go back to my childhood dream of being a stand-up comic (which I have been working on for over a year) and get out in the world and make the sick people laugh. I have so much more to say but for now just know you have inspired me to live fuller and wiser and happier. Thank you for your spirit. I think Crohn's has been a blessing for me too. Sometimes you need something to show you how strong you really are before you believe it. I know that is how it was for me. Thank you thank you thank you!!! You are a white light for all of us. Many blessings to you and yours. Congrats on the marriage. It is pretty great being married...like a sleep-over with your best friend every night.
Much Love,
Ruth Ann Rich
- October 27, 2007 at 12:11 AM
- juls said...
Dream secret- I find your story very inspiring too :)
- October 27, 2007 at 12:27 AM
- Anne said...
Hi Kris,
Loved the documentary, thought Oprah segment was too short, and SO appreciate your blog and the details you're sharing within it.
I don't have cancer (that I'm aware of), but I'm 44 years old and on a steady quest toward a healthier lifestyle. In past couple years, spurred on by an increasingly sensitive stomach and some minor depression, have inched from consuming the SAD and too much wine toward a meat-free, dairy-free, alcohol-free existence. I'm heading toward 80/20, but have a few challenges:
•weight. I am naturally very thin. (115 pounds; 5-foot-6) I don't wish to lose any weight.
•lightheadedness in mornings if I don't eat enough. The foods that relieve the lightheadedness for me seem to be acid-forming. I strive for raw mornings, but need to conquer the lightheadedness.
After your blog today, I'm hoping hemp protein and an avocado may be the answer! (I've been doing fruit/green smoothies--a la Victoria Boutenko--and am eager to go more green.)
Looking forward to the mental health aspects of your blog. Cleaning up my diet and making sure I get in a couple-mile walk every day has done wonders for my serenity, but I'm ready to kick it up a notch!
Got myself the hemp protein and green essence today and am eager to fire up the Vitamix in the morning with your smoothie concoction. I'll be going light on the powders to start with, just to make sure my body warms up to them okay.
Thank you for sharing.
- October 27, 2007 at 1:05 AM
- erika said...
Kris-Thank you for the info on adding a couple fruits for the kids!
Soaring Eagle-Thank you for the info on the Wal-Mart juicer....but I have to tell Mom's are awesome! So, I am talking to my Mom tonight about "Did you see the Oprah the other day with Kris and Randy on it, it was amazing...life changing..." She says "no, I didn't see it but whosawhatsit at work saw it and said it was great, do you still have it recorded?" I say "well of course, you need to come over and watch it along with this awesome documentary...I want a juicer, I am trying Dr. Oz and Kris juice recipes ASAP." And what do you think she tells me....that's right....she has a juicer collecting dust that she has never used! SCORE!! I get it tomorrow!
- October 27, 2007 at 2:13 AM
- Joyce said...
Thanks so much for offering such great info and encouragement.
You're a blessing to behold.
- October 27, 2007 at 8:22 AM
- thejuicechick said...
dream secret,
There is a FABULOUS book out there regarding naturally healing Crohn's disease:
The Maker's Diet by Jordan Rubin
I had colon cancer so I am interested in anything intestinal/digestive. He also makes many products for nutritional support. Read his story. It may just help you.
hope this helps.
peace, emily the juice chick
- October 27, 2007 at 3:05 PM
- thejuicechick said...
ps to dream secret,
have you tried a Champion Juicer or an Omega 8000? They are really easy to clean. At the height of my juicing-to-cure-my-colon-cancer days i was juicing 3 quarts a day. So clean up HAD to be easy.
Check out www.discountjuicers.com and invest in a good one (rather than a cheaper one at target since you already have one collecting dust).
Just a thought.
peace, emily the juice chick
- October 27, 2007 at 3:10 PM
- Kim said...
I just bought my first juicer and I am so psyched! I cannot wait to try it out as soon as I open it up. Found a Breville at Bed, Bath & Beyond for a good deal.
I met you in Denver and I am still in awe of the woman you are and the light you shine on all of us. Thank you for being our angel.
You have been a huge inspiration in my life in such a short time. I am now on my way to going back to school for holistic nutrition through NTI here in Denver. This has been a passion of mine for years but fear has stood in the way. Your light has obliterated that fear!
I have a great website that sells beautiful medallions - it is called www.lilitah.com I am wearing one of her medallions (I was muscle tested to see which symbols I "needed"). I could feel the difference immediately. She blesses each one before they leave her...
Here is what they are: "Lilitah sacred symbols contain frequencies that work with your body's natural energy, raising the vibration of that energy to encourage healing, harmony, and manifestation. The simple act of placing these symbols around yourself, your home, your children and so on can bring about the shift in your life that many of us desire and need so desparately.
Life is about celebration, and one thing in each of our lives that we all can celebrate is personal development - the breaking of old patterns and the implementation of new, better and more beneficial ones. Lilitah sacred symbols offer a set of tools that have been shown to help facilitate this wonderful and thrilling process."
You are the absolute BEST Kris.
Peace and Veggies right back at 'ya!
- October 27, 2007 at 6:25 PM
- Unknown said...
I already have a juicer, but needed a new blender.
I purchased the Oster Fusion Blender/Food Processor. It was around $60, and an unbelievable bargain! It has a reversible motor and a setting specifically for making juice drinks. It starts slow, then speeds up at intervals and reverses direction to ensure that everything is pulled to the blades. It's much quieter than many high-power blenders. I've used Vita-Mix blenders, and think that this is the next best thing, if not better, for its value, power, settings, construction, etc. It's also very easy to clean.
Happy blending!
- October 27, 2007 at 8:03 PM
- Unknown said...
I was so inspired tonight after I saw your documentary, although I don't have cancer(not that I Know) But I am a overweight 25 year old and have just realized that you have something incurable and are able to change the way you eat. I finally have a wake up call and the inspiration to change and live my life with some hard work. Thank you so much for that. PS after reading some of your blogs it looks like you need to write a cookbook. Thanks again, and I hope the best for you!
- October 28, 2007 at 1:56 AM
- Basic Me said...
Hey Kris... Update on Callie and Duncan.. we are 7 days into our new posistive happy life and voila .. no more envy when the dog goes poop... 3 a day.. hahahah.. i know ot much info but it means health right.. the whole full tilt boogey method is working.. pain down by half.. pills for pain down by half...poops up... energy up.. you have created a monster ... two.. boked two new speaking events and am psyched.. I have some control now.. only regret.. siberian husky sad... doesn't like brown rice balls misses steak.. she does love sprouts though... thank you thank you thank you... will keep in touch.. leaving the house with husband sweetiepie to go find orgainic make-up today he can get up and out.. can you beleive it.. 63 days in the bed... he looks great and his pain is at a 5 a 5 hurrah.....symptoms are getting a whooped bottocks.. hurrah. shopping therapy to commense. Love and peace... many blessings callie
- October 28, 2007 at 11:51 AM
- Green Machine said...
Hi Everyone,
I do not have canSer, but have been having a horrible urinary problem for almost a year and a half straight. Basically, my urethra is inflammed and won't settle down, and I feel like I have to go the the bathroom 24 hours a day. I have charged up thousands on meds and doctor's visits to no avail. I was inspired by your show, and now I need to take action to heal my body. I am getting married next summer and cannot live with this misery anymore! SO, I took my fine ass to Target and found a Juiceman on clearance for $12.98! Thanks, Kris for posting these recipies -I am off to Whole Foods to get the grub. I wanted to ask about Candida - how do you get tested? I am also very intrigued about this acid v. alkaline diet thing. I have been off what I considered to be acidic drinks because they make the urinary problem hit the roof, but I did not realize until now that so many of the other foods I eat might be acidic. I would like to start charting my urine pH along with a diary of how bad I am feeling - maybe the two are related? Where would I get some pH strips on the fly today?
Thanks to you for serving as a positive example to the rest of us!
- October 28, 2007 at 1:02 PM
- selftaughtgirl said...
Can you recommend a particular brand of wheatgrass juicer?
- October 29, 2007 at 12:55 AM
- juls said...
Kris and fellow bloggers-
Do you drink green juice and green smoothies every morning? Or does one or the otther suffice....
- October 29, 2007 at 11:05 AM
- Kiki said...
Oh Yay!
I couldn't wait so I went out and bought a juicer yesterday (the Breville Juice Bar).
I juiced last night and threw out the pulp but that hurt me so this morning I used the pulp (from kale, spinach, celery, cuke and one carrot), added one egg and made some little fritter like cakes.
They're absolutely delish!
I used extra virgin olive oil to fry 'em up, is there an even healthier fry oil I can use?
- October 29, 2007 at 11:24 AM
- Heather said...
I really want to learn how to eat healthy too and I want to try those smoothies, but I have a sily question. Isn't a juicer a machine to get the juice out of oranges? What do you do with a cucumber or ginger? Can you just throw it all in a blender?
- November 2, 2007 at 12:15 AM
- Unknown said...
The "Oz blend" is similar to the Green Lemonade from Natalia Rose's book which I make regularly in a breville juicer and love it.
My question is though, are you "juicing" these in a the breville or blending them in a vita mix? Have you talked yet about the pros cons of each? I love the juicer but feel like I waste a lot of veggie (and thus $$) by filtering out the pulp. I am wanting to make some "smoothies" in the blender instead but my blender just doesn't get it done with all the greens, is the vita mix really worth it?
- November 2, 2007 at 11:45 AM
- Unknown said...
Kris has suggested that (esp. for people with canSer, diverticulitus etc.) juicing more often then blending is more favorable for the body because all the extra fiber from the pulp, skins, etc. can be a bit harsh on the system.
I myself prefer to blend. The extra fiber really helps to fill me up and keep my blood sugar stable, as I am hypoglycemic.
I bought a Oster "Fusion" Blender for around $60, and it is AMAZING. It chops SO finely that it is practically "juice" when I add some ice and water (I also use protein powder and nutrional yeast, which thicken it. All you have to do to clean it is blend hot water with some dish soap! Check it out on Amazon, but you can also get it at Target, etc. Just make sure to get the "Fusion" model.
This has been my fav. recipe so far. The recipe makes 64oz, which amounts to 4 12-oz "meals" that I pour over ice (I drink 1 or 2 a day)
1 avocado
1 cucumber
1 apple
1 celery stalk
2 carrots
1 handful of kale
1 handful of spinach
4 scoops of protein powder (23g protein each)
4 tsp psyllium husk powder
4 Tbl. Brewers or Nutritional yeast
4 Tbl. cold pressed flax seed oil
8 oz filtered H20
1 handful of ice
The protein powder that I use is 100% Whey, with cocoa, sweetened with sucralose (yes, I know...but artifical sweeteners are gonna be the last thing for me to break. I love my diet sodas). I'm not sure how Whey factors into this lifestyle of eating, but it's what I had at home already. If Kris or someone else can let me know, it would be much appreciated!!
I hope this helps!!
- November 2, 2007 at 3:33 PM
- joeynicks said...
What is the name of the juicer you are using to make your green drinks? Somebody told me it was a Green Star. Is this accurate?
- November 6, 2007 at 7:10 PM
- Treat-Cancer.nl said...
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- November 11, 2007 at 11:37 AM
- LloydFromUtah56 said...
Question, how much do any of you know about Amigdalin, Laetrile, or vitamin B-17? Before you reply, please quote someone other than the FDA, NEJM, FTC, FASEB, Ajinomoto, Monsanto, WebMD, or any of the other groups someone would normally associate with lying the public about things like Vioxx, Aspartame, Processed Free Glutamic Acid (MSG/Monosodium Glutamate), Fen Phen, and the like. I already know much of the industry rhetoric about as well and the people who wrote it. What I'm looking for is information from research independent of the corporations like Campbells Soup, Ajinomoto, Monsanto, G D Searle, etcetera. I would like information from people who who have taken an "honest" scientific look at stuff. Can anyone here help me learn something today?
- November 13, 2007 at 9:39 PM