Working out doesn’t have to involve a lot of time, a gym membership, or special equipment. In this video I demonstrate some simple movements that can be done with rocks or other objects that can be found in nature or around the house. Stay tuned for more Wild Body Workouts!

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Good question. My top tools for someone transitioning to raw foodism are…The 80/10/10 diet book by Dr. Douglas Graham, a high powered blender(vitamix, blendtec, etc.), the free program Chron-O-Meter at http://cron-o-meter.en.softonic.com to track your daily food intake to make sure you’re eating enough to meet your daily nutrient requirements(you may only need to do this for the first few weeks), a big water bottle(not plastic!) to make sure that you are hydrated and that your body has enough water to detoxify with, a bag with home prepped meals/snacks/smoothies/fruit to take with you wherever you go. You never want to be in the situation where you are very hungry and without food as you could give in to cravings or social pressure and eat something you normally wouldn’t. Good luck! Let me know if you have any more questions/comments.

Thanks!

Kevin

Hi there. Sorry for the late reply.If you’re trying to build muscle then 80% of the results you get will come from training and recovery. On a raw diet make sure to eat plenty of leafy greens for protein, minerals, and their alkalizing anti inflamitory effects. Make sure to eat a high calorie diet if your goal is to build muscle(this varies depending on your height/weight etc. but I would start by making sure you get at least 2500cals. I wouldn’t worry too much about protein specifically. If you’re eating enough calories then the amino acids will be there in sufficient amounts for your body to build learn muscle mass. A lot of people turn to nuts and seeds for protein but most nuts and seeds are high in fat and relatively low in protein. They are a great source of nutrients but don’t over do them as too much fat can bog you down.

Tropical Delight “Berg”ers. So delish! Going in the the recipe book.

I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts…

In this video I show you one of the easiest ways to open a young coconut and I give you a bit of information about them and how to use them.

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Young Thai Coconuts (by WildBodyWellness

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Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. It literally is breaking a fast of 8-12 hours, and the foods that you chose to put into your body after a fast are very important. So being that breakfast IS the most important meal of the day I thought I would give a quick run down on what to eat, how to eat it, and why. Let’s call it “Breakfast 101”.

Firstly, if you’re like me you usually urinate at least once during the night, and then again first thing in the morning after waking up. This means our body has processed a lot of water over the course of the night and is in need of fresh water to hydrate with. Before eating or drinking anything else you should be drinking close to a liter of water. This might seem like a lot, but it’s really not. If it’s hard to drink that much at first, just try to drink as much as you can and work up to it. The water will hydrate your system, stimulate digestion, and also make you more energized and alert. Water is a powerful ally when trying to cut back on or eliminate caffeine.
Once you’ve hydrated then you can begin eating. I usually eat within an hour of waking up. The first meal of the day should be light and easily digestible, high in water content, high in fiber, and high in calories from carbohydrates. Fresh raw fruit meets all of these requirements perfectly. Oranges(fresh squeezed orange juice is okay), bananas, melons, mangoes, papaya, whatever you like really. A good way of getting a nourishing and hydrating meal into you in the morning, especially if you are in a hurry is to make a large smoothie in the blender. Throw in whatever fruit you like(it’s best to stick to one or two types at one time), bananas work best for thickening it up, some berries, maybe some dates or raisins, and even a a couple handfuls of greens like spinach, kale, celery or romaine lettuce. The key is to pack as much fruit into it as you can. Make a large amount, a liter or two at least. Don’t drink it all at once, just drink it slowly over the course of 20 minutes or longer. It’s perfectly okay to choice one type of fruit and just eat that until you are full. This is called a mono-meal. It’s excellent for digestion and can really free up a lot of energy.
It’s best to avoid fats and proteins first thing in the morning, as these will slow down your digestion for the rest of the day and can cause lower energy levels. They will also take up room where much needed carbohydrates should be. I used to make protein shakes in the morning with only one or two bananas and a couple scoops of protein powder thinking this was a hearty breakfast, but then I noticed my energy would burn out during my morning workout, or I would want to fall asleep at work an hour or two later. The problem was that I wasn’t getting enough carbohydrates. Once I quadrupled the amount of bananas and dropped the protein powder my energy levels sky rocketed in the morning, and for the rest of the day.

If you prefer working out first thing in the morning then it’s best to avoid eating too much first, unless you’re going to be exercising for a couple of hours. Make sure to hydrate first, then eat a small amount (no more than 300 calories). I find a banana or two to work great as a small pre-workout snack. If you’re working out for less than an hour then you can get away with not eating anything at all, though it’s usually better to put something in your stomach. After the workout drink some water(drink during the workout too!) then proceed with breakfast. Make sure to eat more than you normally would for breakfast if it’s following a workout. You need the extra calories for recovery.

So here’s the rundown of what to eat and what to avoid at breakfast:

 Eat/drink -water -fruit -carbohydrates -fresh juices -smoothies

 Avoid -fats(nuts, seeds, oils, animal) -meat, dairy, eggs and other               animal products -protein -heavily cooked foods                                   -packaged/processed foods -dry foods -caffeine(coffee, tea                    etc.) -processed sugar

It’s important that you make the right choices at breakfast as those choices will influence the rest of your day. Not eating enough for breakfast can result in an early crash which could have you looking for stimulants and processed foods that you really want to avoid. Eating enough can provide you with clean and stable energy for the whole day, given that you eat more as needed throughout the day. If you’re just starting out on a healthy diet or trying to make better food choices, then breakfast is the best meal to begin with as it can have the most positive effects on how you feel and determine which food choices you will make for the rest of the day. Eating breakfast boosts your metabolism which in return promotes weight loss. Don’t skip it as it can have a strong negative effect of your metabolism, blood sugar regulation, digestion, and body fat levels.
Hopefully this information helps you make better choices at breakfast time to improve your energy levels and overall health. If you have any questions or comments please post in the comment section below or contact me. Thanks for reading!

Peace and Health,

Kevin

Blog post about how to prepare yourself for natural or man made disasters like what is happening in Japan right now.

Please join me in my kitchen as I show you how to make an extremely simple yet fresh and delicious salad with a low fat homemade dressing. Stay tuned for more recipes and food tips.

My good friend Julie from the website/online forum girlgoneraw.ning.com interviewed me for her monthly featured “Guy Gone Raw”. She’s a great interviewer! Check it out! the rest of the website is a really great resource for anyone(especially womyn) interested in natural health and raw foods. Check it out! http://girlgoneraw.ning.com/notes/index/show?noteKey=GGR_Interviews…

This video is about the importance of health and well-being vs. the sole goal of weight loss. Many people only focus on losing weight and the numbers on the scale.

I talk about different ways to improve your health which in return will help you lose that excess weight. If we focus on the holistic approach of creating a healthier lifestyle instead of the mainstream approach of weight loss we will always be successful.

If you want to connect with me and get more information about creating a healthier more vibrant you please contact me at any of the following places:

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