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The Spandananda Show : Episode 7 : Golly Gee It's Ghee!

It's hard to believe that something can be better than butter, but when the nutty-flavored, toffee smell of this clarified butter envelopes your senses, you'll have a change of heart with this heart-smart option!  

VEGETABLE/broth

The Spandananda Show : Episode 4 : Vegetable Broth

Stop throwing away your vegetable scraps!  These castoffs can be quickly transformed into the most nutritious and delicious vegetable broth ever created!  Drunk as a tea, used to cook lentils or grains, or as a base for soup, this liquid is a powerhouse of goodness!

RED DRESS/facial

Special Edition : Episode 3 : Red Dress Facial

Talk about a rosy complection!  Whether or not you’re going to a Red Dress Party, honor your skin like you honor what you eat.  This all-natural, edible facial will bring the arrival of vibrant skin you’ll be proud to be in!

MILKING/it

Episode 2 : Milking It

Do you want a delicious and easy alternative to dairy and soy?  Milk the essence out of almonds or oats in just a couple of steps and you’ll be saying “Viva la difference!”

EATING/insects

Marcel Dicke makes an appetizing case for adding insects to everyone's diet. His message to squeamish chefs and foodies: delicacies like locusts and caterpillars compete with meat in flavor, nutrition and eco-friendliness.

SPANDANANDA/show

The Spandananda Show:

A variety show of wonderments

Spanda - A sanskrit word for the sacred tremor or the creative pulse of the universe.

Ananda - Bliss.

Therefore, spandananda is the bliss we achieve when we are tuned in to that dynamic, creative energy that ignites our spirit.

The Spandananda Show is a variety show of wonderments leading us to greater health, vitality and joy.  Each week, a new episode will debut, all having to do with improving our ability to show up more fully in life.

Indulge your sense of wonder.  Create boldly.  Start now.

EPISODE 1 : Green Juice

Give your body what it needs to be a mean green creatin‘ machine!  Your body and your mind will jump for joy with all the nutrients that this lip-smackin’ green juice recipe provides!

RAW/food

These guys are awesome.  Amazing raw food recipes presented in a super fun creative format.  Check 'em out.  Jonsi & Alex.

JUICE/energy

I've been in Portland for 10 days.  Everyday I love it more and more.  A lot of people talk about how rainy it's been lately, but honestly I haven't noticed.  Perhaps it's the fresh perspective that a new environment, a new climate and new people inspires. Perhaps it's just that I like the quiet introspection that the rain creates in me.  Today, it's blue skies and sunny.

It's been fun wandering around the neighborhood checking out restaurants and thrift shops.  I've also been checking out different yoga studios.  The yoga classes here are strong and sweet.  The vibe is very laid back, which is quite different from most of the classes I took in Manhattan.  Yesterday, I took a class at Yoga Bhoga.  The instructor opened the class with the harmonium and a long sequence of Aum's.  Bliss.

I've been juicing every morning.  I alternate daily between a green juice and a red juice.  (Below are 2 of my favorite recipes.) I also drink a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (with the mother) stirred into a glass of water.  The results of the juice and apple cider vinegar is that I have a lot more sustained, steady energy that doesn't fade quickly or cause ups and downs like coffee.

I'd love to hear about your morning ritual, or a favorite juice that you have.  Write a comment when you get a chance.

My two favorite juice recipes:
GREEN:
kale, celery, cucumber, fennel, cilantro, lemon, apple, ginger.

RED:
Beet, carrot, apple, lemon, ginger.  (add something green if you like-- the beet greens are perfect for this).

KOMBUCHA/betty

I started my Kombucha just a little over 2 weeks ago.  I always name my kombucha mothers.  This one is Betty.  Today I poured it from the glass.  There was a slight fizz (a good thing).  Then all of a sudden I was looking at the bottom of the glass.  YUM!  Kombucha is a tasty, fermented beverage that has endless health benefits especially for digestion.  It's easy to make and a lot less expensive then buying it by the bottle.  Here's a link to a site that gives great, easy instructions:  Make Your Own Kombucha!

ENJOY!