Yesterday’s lunch brought up two good points…

1. Respect what others choose to eat and don’t pressure them into eating the way you do (as you can see my boyfriend is a hamburger fanatic… hehe). Concentrate on YOU!
2. Do the best you can… You might not eat the perfect raw food meal but that’s ok. Do what feels right in that moment.

”The results are in—and Russell Brand and Kristen Wiig have been crowned the Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2011! These sexy veggie-loving celebs have captured the hearts of many with their comedic charm and compassionate choices. Russell, a vegetarian since the age of 14, keeps us endlessly entertained with his wit and crazy antics, which always leave us wanting more. He explains, ”You shouldn’t eat animals, it’s mean to them.” Kristen makes us laugh until we cry in whatever she does—whether she’s lighting up the big screen in films like Bridesmaids or cracking us up with her unique characters on Saturday Night Live. Her jam-packed schedule is often crazy, so Kristen stays healthy by eating lots of tofu and soy. But both of these hilarious hotties know that there’s nothing funny about the abuse endured by animals raised for food on factory farms. These sexy stars prove that being vegetarian helps a person shine from the inside out,” (PETA.org).

Renée Voltaire’s products are excellent for those wanting to incoporate raw foods here in Sweden. I’ve actually seen them at a few stores in the Gothenburg area now. Picked up her Rawskalade Hampafrön and Quinoa the other day. The good thing is that you can just order online.

Good morning everyone! How did you start your day today? I sipped on my favorite omegalicious smoothie outside in the nature.

What did it provide my body? The following…

• Spinach gave… Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Maganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin E, Dietary Fiber, Protein, and more.
• Bee Pollen gave…  5,000 enzymes, Vitamin B complex (this provided engergy), Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin, E, Selenium, Lecithin, powerful phytochemicals (antioxidants), and more.
• Water gave… summer hydration!
• Hemp seeds gave… Fiber, Vitamin E, and fatty acids (It has a balanced ratio of omega 3 to 6 fats at around a three to one ratio. This won’t help correct your omega balance if it’s off, but it gives you the right balance to start with). *Buy Renee Voltaire Rawskalade Hampafron*
• Avocado gave… Vitamin K, Potassium, Dietary Fiber, Copper, Folate, awesome fats, and more.

Stefan and I are currently on his summer island and it’s now time to clean up the garden. Hope you’re all having a wonderful Wednesday!

I love my smoothies for breakfast but from time to time my body craves something sturdier, so here is a sweet muesli recipe I love.

It’s cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, and walnuts mixed in a blender, topped with yellow raisin and whole walnuts, plus some fruit like bananas or berries.

Add almond milk on top. Speaking of almond milk, I could not find any at the store here in Sweden so I tried ”Havre” milk. Not bad…

Have you ever noticed how food made with love and thoughtful preparation tastes so much better? Thanks mom for making this delicious birthday meal for Louise today. And happy 16th birthday Lollo!!

Try to eat with other people in general. Cook a friend dinner this week – it’s such a beautiful gesture.

Salad in picture above consists of quinoa, broccoli, pistachios, red beets, carrots, and red onion in a little bit of olive olive with a touch of Celtic sea salt.

Download The Soul of Healing Affirmations by Deepak Chopra on your iPod and listen to one (or more) affirmations a day. They will guide you, heal you, make you smile, and bring clarity. My favorite is Acceptance – ”Today I will accept myself, just as I am. I will reaffirm that I am a beautiful person, just as I am…”

Here are my top summer raw food books – great for relaxing beach chair lounging. Order them online to any country!

1. The Living Foods Lifestyle by Brenda Cobb
2. The Beauty Detox Solution by Kimberly Snyder
3. Green Life by Victoria Botenko
4. 12 Steps to Raw Foodsby Victoria Botenko (This book made me transition…)
5. Raw Food Life Force Energy by Natalia Rose
6. The Raw Food Detox Diet by Natalia Rose
7. Raw Food pa Svenska by Erica Palmcrantz
8. Eating in the Raw by Carol Alt
9. Eating for Beauty by David Wolfe
10. Survival into the Twenty First Centuryby Viktoras Kulvinskas
11. Ani’s Raw Food Desserts by Ani Phyo

There are lots of people to reunite with here in Sweden,  but a must is my best friend Sofia. She made a beautiful dinner for us last night. Avocado is also the key to making a really good salad, and there was plenty to go around.

Check out Mitt Liv – started by Sofia. Girl power!

Mitt Liv arbetar för ökad mångfald och integration på den svenska arbetsmarknaden. Genom mentorskap, utbildning och vidgade kontaktnät vill vi öppna dörrar för unga människor med invandrarbakgrund. Mitt Liv är till för dem som befinner sig långt ifrån arbetsmarknaden och för alla medmänniskor och medföretagare som vill hjälpa till med inte riktigt vet hur. Mitt Liv har startas för att. . . vi tror på människors lika värde och inneboende kraft/vilja att utvecklas. . . den tid vi lever i kräver att vi tänker nytt och vågar satsa.