Greens, Health & Testimonials, Raw Food

About Diabetes and the Power of Observation

1 Comment 26 March 2012

Dear Friends,

Since Valya’s newest documentary "Reversing the Irreversible" was released, we received lots of questions about diabetes. I find myself in a difficult position- I am not a medical doctor and legally am not allowed to give any medical advice. Even though some conclusions are obvious, I am not allowed to even point in their direction. Legally. But we want to help if we can. That is why Valya has chosen a script that consists entirely of other people’s testimonials. By watching it you may come to your own conclusions. And that might save your life. While we cannot give you recommendations, we are allowed to share our personal observations. For example:

While conducting my green smoothie retreats, I have noticed an interesting trend in the tastes of our participants. In the beginning of the retreat, it didn’t matter how many fruits we put into their smoothies, most of the people commented that the smoothie was not sweet enough. However, their attitudes usually changed towards the end of the week, when the participants noted that the smoothie was too sweet, despite the fact that it consisted of 70-80% greens and only a small handful of fruit.

As I was pondering of this phenomenon I remembered another story. My diabetic brother shared the observation with me that when he was a teenager, he needed only one teaspoon of sugar in his tea to be satisfied. When he developed diabetes, he noticed that he began feeling the presence of sugar only after adding nine teaspoons of sugar to his tea. He complained to his wife that the sugar became less sweet and was surprised to know that she was still satisfied with one teaspoon of sugar in her tea.

Considering both stories, it was logical to suggest that most people in today’s world have slightly elevated blood sugar due to a common consumption of refined foods in their diets, and as a result they have stronger insulin resistance, a physiological condition where the natural hormone insulin becomes less effective at lowering blood sugars. After searching on the Internet I was able to find several studies that confirmed my hypothesis. ¹

Now I understand what happened to the tastes of my retreats’ participants.
On the first day of retreat many of them still had elevated blood sugar and even very sweet green smoothies tasted savory to them. As they abstained from processed and refined foods during our retreat, and penetrated their bodies with healing chlorophyll by drinking four large cups of green smoothie daily, their blood sugar normalized and they became satisfied with a much more balanced taste.

Observation constitutes the foundation of every science. You and I, like everyone on this planet, have the right to make observations and draw our own conclusions, whether we are scientists or not. Our personal experimentation helps us stay in charge of our own lives. No scientific data can substitute for our own experience.

I strongly believe, now more than ever, that it is safer to go on raw food for two weeks to see for yourself how you feel than to read ten books and follow their recommendations without having any idea why. Through our careful observations we all have the ability to clearly see the results of our actions.

I hope to inspire you to start observing which of your actions makes you feel and look the healthiest, and as a result to create a personal plan that will work for you in the best way. You are your own best expert.

You may purchase Valya’s documentary "Reversing the Irreversible", the Remake by clicking Here.

¹ Type 2 Diabetes - Can You Taste Sweetness in the Food You Eat?  by Beverleigh H Piepers,  http://ezinearticles.com/?Type-2-Diabetes---Can-You-Taste-Sweetness-in-the-Food-You-Eat?&id=3873532

Children, Greens, Recipes

4 Kid Friendly Green Smoothies

0 Comments 19 March 2012

Dear Friends,
Valya has put together a fun recipe book for children. She dedicated her book to all the children who never knew they loved greens.
This e-book comes complete with delicious recipes, cool nutritional facts and fun kitchen tips to make your smoothie making process a breeze!

4 Kid Friendly Green Smoothies

You may instantly download this book for $1.99
To purchase this E-book Click Here.

This book is also available on Amazon Kindle.

Recipes App, Videos

Sergei’s Wild Edible Videos & Iphone App

0 Comments 10 March 2012

Sergei has continued to collect new information about wild edibles, researching their possible uses. He summed up his latest findings in the following four videos, each about 11 minutes long. By watching this video I discovered at least two plants that I myself didn't know were edible. I'm excited to use them in the future.

Enjoy these highly informative videos.

 You can also learn about wild edibles with Sergie's Iphone app. To purchase the app for $2.99 go here.

Green Smoothie Questions, Recipes

How To Make A Green Smoothie Tasty Every Time

10 Comments 10 October 2011

Valya Boutenko demonstrates how you can avoid foamy, unpalatable green smoothies by knowing the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Adding fruits that are rich in soluble fiber will transform the texture of a green smoothie into something creamy and delicious.

Green Smoothie Questions, Raw Food, Recipes, Videos

Dandelion Flowers for Dinner

1 Comment 24 August 2011

Dear Friends,

This is the peak of the summer and one of best time for picking of the wild edibles growing around us. One of the most prevalent edibles (and perhaps the most under-appreciated) is the dandelion.

In previous video Sergei discussed how you can use dandelion greens in smoothies, salads, and other dishes to reap all of their nutritional goodness.

And what about the flowers? Dandelion flowers are extremely nutritious; they are an excellent source of vitamin D, similar to their greens. In addition, dandelion flowers help detoxify our inner organs, and alkalize the body. The following  instructional and entertaining video demonstrates three fun ways to eat dandelion flowers.  

So, find dandelions that have not been sprayed, harvest and enjoy healthful and delicious meal!

Love, Victoria and Sergei Boutenko