New Raw Food Restaurants in Michigan!

There is a new raw food restaurant in Northville! Red Pepper's! It's in downtown Northville, and they don't have a website yet, but here is some contact info:

Red Pepper Deli 116 W. Main Street Northville, MI 48167	Phone: (248) 773 - 7671
Description: For those who are looking to jump start their healthy eating habits by making better choices while eating out, downtown Northville’s newest restaurant, Red Pepper Deli is serving up plenty of fresh (not packaged) delicious options. The menu is 100% vegetarian, highlighted by an 80-90% raw food selection. The menu includes salads and sandwiches made-to-order every day with fresh herbs, greens, and homemade dressings with special entrees, soups and desserts that change daily. In addition to a selection of raw breads the Red Pepper Deli will also carry several Great Harvest Bread Company’s delicious selections. The menu will also feature fresh juices, wheat grass, smoothies, raw desserts made from fruit & vegetables and raw cookies from Michigan’s health-food store, The Tree House. Health tonics made from fresh juices which are good for anything that ails you will also be sold.

Hours of Operation:
Monday: 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday

It's very nicely decorated inside, the food was great, and the people working were very friendly. I'd definitely go back!

I also discovered the Treehouse in Farmington. I always thought it was just for potlucks, but turns out they have a restaurant!

22906 Mooney St
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 473-0624


I passed up Mooney St. a million times during rush hour-so in case you aren't familiar with the area-it's by a Zap Zone. They had a good selection of other things besides just food-fruits and vegetables, and supplements (I think they were supplements-didn't get a chance to look because I got there kind of late) Red Pepper's is more contemporary, this place is going more for the spiritual, hippy (I use that term in the best way possible lol) vibe...if you are a conservative, close-minded or other type of person with definite beliefs-you may not want to go here....they have certain beliefs and they are very open about them. I'm not the type of person who has a problem with listening to other people's viewpoints-but I know a lot of people do! So, if you think you can handle it, then by all means go visit-the smoothie I had was very good!

Ok,well packing tape is here...back to moving!!!

Is this normal?!

14 days raw food...and I feel amazing! I am NEVER hungry. Yesterday I ran five miles and realized when I got back (around 11:30pm) that I hadn't eaten all day except some supplements and superfood(www.noblelifeelements.com/maximumhealth)! Someone gave me coffee at a coffee shop and I didn't want to be rude so I drank it-but I didn't need it! I was so hyper!! This kind of energy should be illegal! Oh, wait it practically is with the way the government, pharmaceutical industry, stores, restaurants, etc. make it nearly impossible to get quality food!!

It sounds crazy, but if you are eating too much, you really need to eat less....than you will want less food! lol

The less you eat, the less you want. At least for me! But it depends what you eat....if you are eating poor quality, low nutrient food....you will ALWAYS be hungry. If you are eating high quality, nutrient rich food....you will not need to eat as much.

I'm almost wondering if I should force myself to eat though because I am running 5 miles....that's 300 calories alone according to the treadmill. It just doesn't seem healthy! But it's not like I'm starving myself-I have the food! Why doesn't my body want it if I HAVE to eat? When I wasn't on raw foods I used to eat ALL the time, especially if I exercised!!

I think the superfoods (www.noblelifeelements.com/maximumhealth) help, but I just didn't think superfoods plus all raw food would give me THIS much energy, and I wouldn't be hungry.

You know what's even crazier? I'm not really even losing weight! I mean, I was already kind of skinny, but I'm not getting too skinny doing this. Weird. Just weird!!

I'm not complaining, I mean it's nice to have more energy and only eating once a day definitely let's you get more done....but it's a huge adjustment!!!

What ails you?

I'm relatively healthy-no major health concerns other than I have suffered from fatigue and depression sometimes (but really, who hasn't?!).I have recently become a distributor for https://www.noblelifeelements.com/maximumhealth and a lot of the products and superfoods (I haven't received or tried all the products yet but I have had other superfoods) have helped me tremendously. I think our ground is depleted, and even organic food can legally have up to 5% chemicals, so superfoods are great for additional nutrients-definitely better than taking medicine or supplements.If you are like most people though, chances are you have something you would like some help with. Here are just some of ailments that superfoods can help with, even if you aren't sticking to a raw food/or healthy diet:

Acidity: Immune Detox, Revitaphi
Allergies,asthma:Marine Phytoplankton
Anxiety: Gold Rush, Revitaphi, Cordyceps
B12 deficiency: Golden Inca Berries
Cholesterol: Cordyceps
Cramps: Maca
Depression:Blue Green Algae, Cacao, Immune Detox, Revitaphi, Maca, Cacao
Diabetes (type 2): Marine Phytoplankton
Digestion: Island Fire
Fatigue: Immune Detox, Revitaphi, Maca, Cordyceps
Fertility: Maca
Focus/Learning:Blue Green Algae, Gold Rush, Immune Detox, Marine
Heart/circulatory function:Marine Phytoplankton, Cordyceps, Cacao
Immune system: Immune Detox, Marine Phytoplankton, Maca, Cordyceps
Impotence: Maca
Insomnia: Gold Rush, Cordyceps
Joint Pain: Marine Phytoplankton
Magnesium Deficiency: Cacao
Memory: Gold Rush, Marine Phytoplankton, Maca, Cordyceps
Menopause: Maca
Metabolism:Blue Green Algae, Maca
Mood:Blue Green Algae, Gold Rush
Motivation: Gold Rush, Blue Green Algae
Overeating: Gold Rush
Physical Performance/exercise stamina: Gold Rush, Immune Detox, Maca, Cordyceps, Blue Green Algae,Phytoplankton,Revitaphi,Maca
Thyroid/Endocrine problems: Maca
Toxins: Immune Detox,
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Gold Rush
Stress: Gold Rush,Revitaphi, Cordyceps

Review of Tasi Juice Bar in Royal Oak

http://www.myspace.com/tasijuicebar

I went to Tasi's recently when I was in Royal Oak. For a raw foodist, it may not be the best place to go-but if you are in downtown Royal Oak, it is one of your best options! The place was nice inside, but very small. If you don't feel like talking, don't eat there because it's set up in such a way that the cash register is facing the people sitting down-it was a bit awkward eating while the people working there had nothing else to do but sit and stare at you! It was a rainy,gloomy day, so it was slow....I'm sure when it's busy it wouldn't be so awkward. The food portions were very small, BUT it is a JUICE BAR...I just would have liked the sandwiches to be bigger portions for the price! They also use soy, and there isn't a lot of room to mix and match. For instance, no sprouted bread, or lettuce wrap options instead of bread. You can't put hemp or rice milk in your smoothies-but it's not a raw food restaurant....it's still better than going to just about any other restaurant in the area! I really liked the tiki bar corner where you could sit. On a rainy day, it was nice pretending I was on a beach in the bahamas! lol

Dearborn Farmers Market!

I went to my first farmer's market today! What have I been waiting for? It was SO nice to meet the people who grow the food, hang out in the sunshine, and the products were amazing! We have so many wonderful products and farms here in Michigan! I got some really good raspberries from
http://www.gibbsberriesfarms.com and some homemade applesauce with no sugar added from http://jemfruit.com

I also LOVE soy candles and I was out so I bought one from Wilde Flower Soap Co. Excellent, all natural soaps by the way. I got a wonderful lilac one which reminds me of the flowers we had in our backyard when I was a kid. It's not one of those candles you can barely smell-it feels like you are next to actual lilacs! You can reach them at 887-290-8628.

Some of the vendors I spoke with were surprised I don't charge for advertising on my site-and you know what, maybe I should since I do actually spend a substantial amount each month-but I love networking and learning from all of the health conscious people in Michigan-that I feel honored and excited just to list their businesses! Maybe if the bandwidth becomes too much a month I'd consider it, but only as an option to keep the site going!

Oh, this was another exciting product I got to try (and Justin bought it):
www.apblends.com

If you have not been to Traverse City, Michigan and tried their cherries, this is a close second! Mmmm, cherries from Traverse City!! Doesn't get better than that!


I ran 5 miles today with no issues, and I really think it has a lot to do with the Gold Rush I'm taking from https://www.noblelifeelements.com/maximumhealth


I can hardly wait to try their other products-I get a shipment in about a week!!

Raw Food Retreat!

I only had to eat once today! This raw food stuff is great if you are on a budget! I always thought I had to eat all the time, but apparently not.


Also, raw retreat Oct. 17-19th in Brooklyn, MI (Near Ann Arbor)

http://home.mi.rr.com/mdwyer1/retreat2008.htm

So many things!

I didn't know what to title this blog, too many topics! :)

I'm a midwest girl and I'm missing my dairy! I've been officially 98% raw food only for 8 days now and was just thinking, man I'd like some ice cream or cheese, but I don't want to make it! Well, I got this in my email:

Great News! Grezzo now ships across the US!

Hello all our ice cream and cheese loving raw food, vegan and vegetarian friends! The time has finally come, and we here at Grezzo are proud and excited to announce that we are ready to begin shipping our fabulous Ice Cream and Cheese across the nation! Please call us at 1.857.362.7288 to place your order Grezzo's Raw Vegan Ice Cream and Sorbet Please see shipping info below Grezzo's raw vegan ice cream and sorbet are gluten-free, dairy-free, wheat-free and soy-free. There are no processed sugars or chemicals and no preservatives or fillers of any kind! Our Ice Creams and Sorbets are 100% Raw and Vegan FLAVORS AND INGREDIENTS: All of our ingredients are locally grown and organic whenever possible. However, certain ingredients such as young Thai baby coconuts, are not always available organic. $15 per pint: Vanilla Chip Ice Cream: Young Thai coconut meat, coconut water, raw cashews, whole vanilla bean, raw cacao nibs, raw agave Mocha Brownie Ice Cream: Young Thai coconut meat, coconut water, raw hazelnuts, raw cashews, raw walnuts, raw pecans, raw cacao, raw dates, raw agave Wild Strawberry Ice Cream: Young Thai coconut meat, coconut water, fresh wild strawberries, raw cashews, whole vanilla bean, raw agave Dark Chocolate Ice Cream: Young Thai coconut meat, coconut water, raw cashews, raw cacao, raw agave Whole Clove Ice Cream: Young Thai coconut meat, coconut water, raw cashews, raw agave, ground whole clove We will also have other flavors available on special by the day, so give us a call to find out about other options we may have available! *Grezzo uses organic raw agave as our sweetener which is a natural raw sweetener made from cactus. It is low in the glycemic index and is acceptable for diabetics and other sugar-sensitive individuals. Organic raw agave allows us to create a raw vegan ice cream that is low in sugar and truly healthy! Grezzo's Raw Vegan Cheese Please see shipping info below Grezzo raw vegan cheese is dairy-free and soy-free. There are no processed sugars or chemicals and no preservatives or fillers of any kind! Our house-cultured cheese is triple-whipped, creamy and spreadable. You can use these cheeses as a spread for crackers and veggies, a filling for vegetables or in your favorite recipes. These are the same cheeses that we use here at Grezzo for our famous Heirloom Tomato Ravioli, Land and Sea and many other dishes including our signature House Salad. We culture these cheeses for 5 days and take great care in making them resemble a boursin style cheese in taste and texture. (We make your cheese to order and then freeze it overnight before sending it to you. We only freeze this cheese in order to be able to extend its shelf life during shipping. We want your cheese to be as fresh as possible when it arrives to you!) Our Cheese is 100% Raw and Vegan FLAVORS AND INGREDIENTS* All of our ingredients are locally grown and organic whenever possible. All of our herbs are fresh, no dried, and supplied daily from our specialty growers and farmers. We also use whole spices and grind them as needed. We do not use extracts or processed powders. $23 per pint: Herb and Garlic Macadamia: Raw macadamia nuts, fresh whole garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh tarragon, fresh chervil, fresh flat leaf parsley, ground black pepper, fleur de sel sea salt Black Olive Macadamia: Raw macadamia nuts, raw black olives, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh flat leaf parsley, ground black pepper, fleur de sel sea salt Cilantro Habanero Macadamia: Raw macadamia nuts, fresh cilantro, raw habanero peppers, fresh whole garlic, ground black pepper, fleur de sel sea salt Curry Cashew: Raw cashews, fresh whole ginger, fresh whole garlic, whole clove, whole coriander, whole garam masala, ground black pepper, fleur de sel sea salt Miso Cashew: Raw cashews, raw miso, scallion, nama shoyu**, ground black pepper, fleur de sel sea salt We will also have other flavors available on special by the day. Give us a call to find out about additional options we may have available! *Note for people with gluten and wheat sensitivities: our cheese are made with rejuvelac. Please sea our website for more information on rejuvelac **The Miso Cashew Cheese is our one product that does contain wheat from nama shoyu. Gluten sensitive people can often tolerate nama shoyu since the wheat that is used in making this product is sprouted. SHIPPING Our raw & living ice creams and cheese are shipped in EPS Styrofoam containers (which are recyclable!). They are kept cool using blocks of dry ice and are shipped 2nd day to ensure that they arrive frozen and fresh. Due to the complexity of shipping, the minimum order is four pints of either ice cream, cheese or a combination. There is a live person available to take your order 6 days a week (excluding Mondays) from 10am to 4pm, for shipping Wednesday. You may also leave a message after these hours and we will call you back to confirm the order. We ship out all orders on Wednesday, 2nd day air, so you can receive your order by Friday (there is enough dry ice in the packaging to last 48 hours). Overnight shipping is also available. You can find a price grid for major cities on our website at www.grezzorestaurant.com/togo Ready to place your order? We're very excited to begin offering this service to you all, and we look forward to hearing from you soon! Please call us at 1.857.362.7288 to place your order Cheers! ~The Grezzo Team (857) 362-7288 www.grezzorestaurant.com info@grezzorestaurant.com

It's a bit pricey, but they do all the work for you and Alissa Cohen has some good food! I really enjoyed food made from her cookbook, when I took the raw food class.


My orientation was today....not sure how that will work out or if I'll be able to go back to school for nutrition. Still have to wait awhile to find out.


I am also a distributor for http://www.noblelifeelements.com/maximumhealth

I have done Mary Kay before, so I was skeptical going into it, but the program they have in place is pretty much genius. It's unlike any network marketing/MLM I've ever heard about. I'd love to go over it, or even if you just want to try out the products, let me know! I've been using the Gold Rush and I think it's really been helping with my half-marathon training, so I'm excited to spread the word about products I already believe in.

That's all....oh yeah, and if you want to sponsor/donate for me starting up a raw food smoothie/juice bar, or give me business advice on starting a restaurant, let me know (yeah, right...but doesn't hurt to ask!!)

:P