Blog Feed: Michigan Raw Food

Free Raw Food Holiday Recipes

Published on 2011-11-04 18:31:00

Here are some free raw food holiday recipes from Chef BeLive. Super nice guy, and he always has the most amazing recipes- I'm sure these will dazzle and impress your holiday guests!Recipes Link > read more

Review of Jason Jonca, law group in Livonia, MI

Published on 2011-10-05 20:29:00

I sometimes do reviews of local businesses or companies that are not food related, if they particularly impress. Jason Jonca's law firm is one of them. They were very professional, courteous, and handled my friend's case. If you need a lawyer in the Livonia area:Jonca Law Group PC33039 Schoolcraft RdLivonia, MI 48150Office: 734-838-0755 > read more

Bored in Downriver?

Published on 2011-10-03 15:35:00

Check out this new website that will list all of the fun things going on in downriver, Michigan.What's Happening Downriver > read more

Natural Sore Throat/Strep Throat Tea

Published on 2011-08-02 18:14:00

I had a really bad sore throat this past weekend...stuffy nose, headache, full body ache (never had that before!)I tried everything I could think of as I still do not have health insurance...and I really don't like taking antibiotics (if you ever do take them, make sure to take probiotics too so you don't get a secondary infection.)Anyways, I finally found something that started to work! My sore throat is almost gone today, so I only had it for three days (Friday it was just starting, and today [..] > read more

Raw food cafe in Hamtramck, Michigan (Near Detroit) Detroit Zen Center

Published on 2011-07-30 19:46:00

I have not visited yet, but someone let me know about a raw food cafe in Hamtramck, at the Detroit Zen Center. They are only open on the weekends, and it's both the food and atmosphere that make it worth a visit. Here is their website:Detroit Zen CenterIf you are in the area, go support them if you can! > read more

Juice bar opened in downriver-southgate, MI Nutrition Unlimited

Published on 2011-07-30 19:43:00

Nutrition unlimited, in Southgate, Michigan, is already a wonderful health food store. It has saved me MANY times from making a trip out to whole foods or Zerbo's in Livonia. If you live downriver, or the Detroit area, there aren't many options. Nutrition unlimited has a wide variety of supplements, and organic produce. Even better news? They now have a juice bar!! It's only open until 4pm, but they are looking for someone part time to work it later. So, if you are looking for a health food stor [..] > read more

How Jenna Marbles stay's super hot...

Published on 2011-06-22 21:41:00

I just discovered Jenna Marble's videos, and she's freakin' hilarious. Not only that, but she's Vegan! (I knew she seemed awesome for a reason!)She's only 23, but she seemed to have figured out what it took me lots of trial and error to do. (even tho > read more

The Raw Cafe Detroit Review

Published on 2011-05-25 20:32:00

I'm very excited to have found the Raw Cafe in Detroit. It's a lot closer than the Cacao Tree in Royal Oak for me, although they are both great. In fact, the owner of the Cacao Tree is the one who told me about the Detroit restaurant since I said it > read more

The end is nigh...

Published on 2011-05-21 16:30:00

Ok, maybe not. The end of the world didn't happen, but Harold Camping and his family are a lot richer. I grew up in a religious home, and I studied the bible for two years in bible college, so I could see the flaws (and I've done some online marketin > read more

Raw Way bars made in flint

Published on 2011-05-21 11:52:00

I haven't tried these out but I have a half off coupon, and I'm pretty excited to try them out. Not only are they raw food bars, but they are made in Flint, Michigan! I didn't know anything was still made in Flint? (sorry Flint!) I am so excited to h > read more

Cacao Tree Cafe Royal Oak Review

Published on 2011-03-11 18:44:00

I FINALLY made it in to the Cacao Tree Cafe in Royal Oak, and I'm so glad that I stopped in! I just haven't been out in the Royal Oak area in awhile, and I'm not a big fan of parking in downtowns. (parallel parking and parking garages give me mild pa > read more

Swag Bucks...

Published on 2011-03-04 15:11:00

Ok, so this has nothing to do with raw food (well, guess you could use your points to buy a juicer?) but it's a lot of fun and my friends on facebook have said it works. You get points for watching fun videos, and searching the internet. The videos a > read more

Nutrition Unlimited Southgate and Total Health Foods in Wyandotte...downriver's healthy hot spots!

Published on 2011-03-03 19:53:00

Maybe I'm a little late to finding out about these great stores downriver, but I'm thrilled to find them! I'm always excited to find health food stores somewhere other than Oakland County or Ann Arbor!Nutrition Unlimited has a really nice selection i > read more

Happy Chickens create healthier eggs...

Published on 2011-02-20 11:52:00

Ok, so I'm not sure how much "research" has been put into this video I saw, but still...to me, it's just common sense and I don't tend to need a lot of research to back up my gut feeling. I've been telling people for years, if you don't care about an > read more

Stevia Warning

Published on 2010-11-04 23:14:00

I posted some recipes recently with Stevia in them, and just wanted to warn that too much can cause stomach upset. Some people might have a bad reaction with even just a little. It really depends on the person. I didn't have any issues until I starte > read more

Grand Opening of Cacao Tree Cafe-new Michigan Raw food Restaurant!

Published on 2010-11-04 23:06:00

I'm so excited for Cacao Tree Cafe in Royal Oak. I haven't had a chance to check it out yet, but I will be soon and I'll post a review! > read more

Raw Chocolate Brownie Recipe

Published on 2010-11-02 22:23:00

So, I wanted something sweet tonight and put this together with the ingredients I had around the kitchen. It turned out pretty good so I thought I'd share:Mix avocado, almonds, and coconut butter in a food processor. Add a little water, but make sure > read more

HCG Diet Review + Healthy Spaghetti Recipe

Published on 2010-11-02 17:26:00

Wow, I've been neglecting this blog! I did the HCG Diet which helped reset my metabolism, and have lost over 35 lbs (and have kept it off!)When I originally started on the raw food diet I was unable to commit to it fully, and when I'd go back to a re > read more

Two great events...Sept. 18th and 19th Michigan Raw Health Ecofest and Matt and Angela Monarch Speaking

Published on 2010-09-15 20:51:00

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 - 10:00AM $10.00 SPEAKERS * RAW FOOD DEMOS/ SAMPLES * RAW FOOD COURT ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET * EXHIBITORS * RAFFLE DRAWINGS Concert Begins at 7:30PMhttp://raw > read more

Holistic Healer in Dearborn Heights

Published on 2010-05-16 19:49:00

I know I've talked about them before, but this is such a great place and I'm so happy to have a place like the Holistic Healer in Dearborn Heights! They have a wide variety of healthy snacks made my Samantha Bushnell of Color Wheel Meals which are wo > read more

Great movie! Letters to God.

Published on 2010-04-18 19:15:00

Letters to God is a great movie. Go out and support it! I grew up in a very religious household, and our family church did NOT support me going into the film industry. I wanted to get involved, to make quality movies like this though. Film is a very > read more

Watch this movie before it becomes illegal!!

Published on 2010-04-03 12:30:00

I have been telling people for years that soybeans are almost all genetically modified-even organic. Yet, people still think soy is healthy! I have been telling people since I was 12 that tap water is bad, yet finally it's starting to come to light t > read more

Valentines Day-Ultimate Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipes

Published on 2010-02-12 15:14:00

Every Valentines Day I try to blog about a special holiday deal. I really love this holiday, mainly because I love sappy movies, chocolate and flowers (with or without a man!) I think you will like the one I have picked! :) I'm always looking for fun > read more

Tooth Soap and Juice Fast (Feasting) Update!

Published on 2010-01-21 22:45:00

I have been using tooth soap for awhile now, and had to update on it! I have also stopped using tap water, and added in vitamin c and baking soda like the tooth soap regime recommends (among other things you can read about in their helpful book) I th > read more