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Raw Breakfasts

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When I first started juicing and then eating mostly raw, I found that changing what I had for breakfast was one of the easiest steps to becoming healthier and following this king of lifestyle.  Starting your day this way gives you so much energy and makes you feel so alive. It gives you the momentum to keep going and eat healthier for the whole day and eventually it becomes your way of life.   So I wanted to share two ideas for a healthy start to the day - green juices/smoothies and raw muesli. Green Smoothie This is usually my first choice of breakfast every morning.  I try to vary the fruits and vegetables I put in each day and I love to experiment.   This is my recipe from this morning (it made just enough for me and the boys) 6 Apples 2 Pears 2 Carrots Handful of Spinach Handful of Kale Small Handful of Parsley 2 Inch Piece of Cucumber Small Piece of Ginger 1 Avocado Tsp Dried Wheatgrass Tsp Spirulina Juice the apple...

My Children's Passions

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Over the last few months the boys have been training extremely hard in the sports that they love and, as a mother, watching them doing what they love is one of the most rewarding parts of parenting, after cuddles of course.  Dylan loves doing taekwondo, and is very determined to do well.  He recently graded to his red belt and competed in another competition.  He lost his fight, but he tried so hard and it was very close.  As he has dyspraxia, he has always struggled with his coordination, but taekwondo has made the most amazing difference.  He found it difficult when he first started, but now you don't even notice his condition.  His coordination and balance have both improved, as well as his confidence.  He has such a good attitude, and never gives up. Luke has been training hard in his three sports, taekwondo, street dancing and free running.  He is also very determined and looks forwards to training on an evening. ...