I wish to thank my daughter Christara for taking the time to post a blog during the month of October…I hope you found the information helpful and that you enjoyed a Happy and Safe Halloween!
Please forgive my extended but necessary absence…
I have returned from 3 weeks of exploring parts of France including the majestic region of Provence!
While there I enjoyed hiking in the Verdon Gorge and wild crafting the famous herbs de Provence which include:
Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, Savory and Marjoram
I am creating a series of recipes using this magical blend of herbs to share with all of you The Living Beyond Organic enthusiasts!
You will find a new Provence inspired recipe in the next Living Beyond Organic Newsletter!
I vow to bring you more frequent updates that will inspire excitement and encourage you to embrace the Holiday Season!
Christina Avaness
Your Food Alchemist
Oct 19th 09
Posted by Christara Avaness in HealthTips, News
Hi everyone! My name is Christara Avaness, daughter of the Food Alchemist. I’m a third year pre-med at USC and have supplemented my coursework with studying the effects of foods and herbs on the human body for the past 7 years. I’ve also had the opportunity to provide nutritional consultations for the past two years. The Food Alchemist is still out of the country and without internet access, so I’ve recently been introduced to the world of blogging…. very excited to share what I’ve learned with you. SO – What Happens When We DON’T Eat Super-Enzyme Foods? Here are three major effects on our organs and how they relate to some common dis-eases:
1) THE LIVER grows sluggish under the perpetual, daunting task of filtering hard-to-digest foods. When it is finally unable to properly convert cholesterol to digestive bile, higher levels of cholesterol remain circulating in the bloodstream.
2) THE PANCREAS degenerates from having to produce alkalizing bile to pH-balance the over-acidic digestive tract; this results in the production of ineffective insulin, eventually leading to type II diabetes.
3) THE KIDNEYS deteriorate from the barrage of refined salt and daily stress. Organic sodium, a major mineral component of UNREFINED salt, is one of the six essential minerals needed to properly pH-balance the blood fluids. Its synthetic counterpart, however, only serves to compromise the integrity of the kidneys, ultimately leading to a dysfunctional state conducive to high blood pressure.
What SHOULD We Do Then?
Eat Super-Enzyme Foods and drink at least 8 glasses (64 oz) of natural spring water
Supplement with B-Complex & Potassium
Use RealSalt from Redmond Utah
Oct 7th 09
Posted by Christina Avaness in Uncategorized
It was a pleasure to participate in the KPFK fundraising event!
Thank you to Lisa Garr host of the Aware show for having us on her show not once…not twice…but three times thank you Lisa for all you do to increase Awareness!
Thank you to Steve Jones and Michael Des Barres for your support of Living Beyond Organic...THE LIFESTYLE for all those seeking to feel better!
And last but not least thanks to Brenda Underwood of INS Wheatgrass for inviting me and to Tanya Jenkins producer of the Aware show for making it all happen!
Live Well, Eat Well and Be Well, Christina Avaness Your Food Alchemist
Oct 6th 09
Posted by Christina Avaness in Interview, Radio
Here are radio interviews for September 26, 2009 on KPFK.
Part I
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Oct 3rd 09
Posted by Christina Avaness in Uncategorized
Christina Avaness The Food Alchemist and Michael Des Barres Rock Icon/Actor are officially launching the Production of the Living Beyond Organic pilot: a 20 minute film on THE Lifestyle.
Join us for an educational and entertaining discussion
Learn more about what to eat, how to prepare it and why
ON:
TheAware Show with Lisa Garr LIVE Thursday, October 1st
AT:
2pm Pacific Standard Time
We’ll be there so tune in to 90.7 FM you may be surprised!
Sep 25th 09
Posted by Christina Avaness in Uncategorized
Very early tomorrow 5am to be exact I will be enjoying my Papua New Guinea coffee…and having fun discussing Living Beyond Organic with George DeJohn on The Train Fitness Radio Show 1310AM in Dallas…all you local insomniacs and early risers can listen live too!
If your crazy enough to be up please join us by logging on to:
www.theticket.com
Start your weekend with a fun and informative show that will inspire you to
Live Well…Eat Well and Be Well!
Your Food Alchemist, Christina Avaness
Sep 23rd 09
Posted by Christina Avaness in Uncategorized
The Holistic Success Show with Dr. Robert Puff and Elizabeth Lozano is debuting in November!
Dr Robert Puff: International Speaker, Holistic Success Expert, Author and Clinical Psychologist
Elizabeth Lozano: Holistic Success Expert, International Speaker, Author, Therapist intern
Christina Avaness The Food Alchemist will be their featured guest for the first episode…
The show will debut on November 11th, 2009 at 7pm PST
The show aims to both educate and entertain its audience. The show focuses on how to live a happy, successful life. Exploring the various aspects and components of health and success with the understanding that any one factor out of place doesn’t create true and lasting happiness.
Live Well, Eat Well and Be Well!
Christina Avaness Your Food Alchemist www.livingbeyondorganic.com
Sep 21st 09
Posted by Christina Avaness in Uncategorized
Living Beyond Organic is excited to be participating in the September 2009 Fundraising Event for KPFK 90.7 FM on The Aware Show with Lisa Garr!
Last week we were invited to be on the show and through a series of serendipitous events Stephen Jones of the Sex Pistols and Jonesy’s Jukebox…made a surprise guest appearance on The Aware Show with Food Alchemist Christina Avaness to talk about Living Beyond Organic…
Stephen Jones appearance was spontaneous so many didn’t get a chance to hear it…
The Show turned out to be a big fundraising success for the station so the show will be re-broadcast
So don’t miss your chance to hear the Food Alchemist and Stephen Jones talk about THE lifestyle on the Aware Show with Lisa Garr
This Thursday! September 24, 2009 at 2pm PST
Your Food Alchemist, Christina Avaness
BTW
If you can’t wait till Thursday and want to learn more about Living Beyond Organic log on to:
www.livingbeyondorganic.com
Sep 21st 09
Posted by Christina Avaness in Interview
Living Beyond Organic Blog is a project by Christina Avaness - a food alchemist. She helped her husband recover from a heart attack at age 48 through natural healing. He lowered his LDL cholesterol through healthy eating, and Avaness learned so much about the process she wrote a book about it. The blog will complement the book by teaching the readers what to eat, how best to prepare it, and why.
