I don’t know if it gets any better than this, nor do I have and idea what I was searching on YouTube when I found it.

This guy from Japan, has figured out how to make some pretty cool instruments from the stuff you have in your fridge.

I’ve posted a few of his videos here for you to check out! (I’m kind of afraid, that this may in fact be more entertaining to watch than the Renegade Health Show… I’ll just have to kick it up a notch!)

Vegetable Instruments Video #1

Vegetable Instruments Video #2

Vegetable Instruments Video #3

Here are all the vegetable instruments he’s made over time. I have no idea what he’s saying, but the “asparagus” part is hysterical!

This might be considered abuse by some raw foodies…

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Kev

All you have to do is watch and find out…

I learned these little flexibility tricks from Giles Wiley, they use trigger points as well as visualization to loosen up your muscles instead of wasting your time with boring static stretching.

Still don’t believe me? Watch and see how I loosen up my hamstrings in about a 50 seconds.

Your question of the day: What are you doing for Mother’s Day?

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Kevin

PS. I just announced my new Inner Circle program and wanted to make sure you heard about it. If you like the show, this is an extension of some of the great information that I’ve been giving you here on the blog. Here’s where you can go to get your questions answered about it, get a sample of what to expect and sign up for a free 30 day trial… click here!

If you’re into raw food, a vegan, or even someone who eats a whole food diet that includes meat, eggs and/or dairy, you’ll want to watch this show.

I run over the types of vitamin b12 that you can find in your cabinet, what types of food sources are appropriate, the skinny on spirulina, and where you can find out for yourself if you’re deficient or not!

Why vitamin B12? You want to keep your brain and nervous system sharp. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to poor memory, depression, fatigue, and neurological damage.

(I also talk about the hippie guy on my desk and answer a non-health related question as best I can…)

Take a look…

Your question of the day: What episodes do you like and which ones should we can?

Your comments and feedback are super important so be sure to click here, scroll down to the bottom of the page and tell us what you like and what you don’t!

BTW: B12 Testing can be done with Dr. D.

I wrote to him to ask him if he did the urine MMA type of testing and in proper Dr. D fashion, I got some great information back… I asked if I could share his email with you and he said sure!

Here it is…

Hi Kevin: The short answer is yes! But, you know me - there’s a lot more to the story (most of which you probably already know). The condensed version regarding the testing itself is that a blood B12 level measurement is a very unreliable test for vegans, particularly for vegans using any form of algae.

Algae and some other plant foods contain B12-analogues (false B12) that can imitate true B12 in blood tests while actually interfering with B12 metabolism. Blood counts are also unreliable as high folate intakes suppress the anemia symptoms of B12 deficiency that can be detected by blood counts.

Blood homocysteine testing is more reliable, with levels less than 10 mmol/litre being desirable. The most specific test for B12 status is methylmalonic acid (MMA) testing. If this is in the normal range in blood (<370 nmol/L) or urine (less than 4 mg/mg creatinine) then your body has enough B12. Many doctors still rely on blood B12 levels and blood counts. These are not adequate, especially in vegans.

Vitamin B12 can not be absorbed on its own: it must first combine with another substance called 'intrinsic factor' which is produced by your stomach lining. B12 from foods is released from its protein complex by the action of hydrochloric acid and enzymes. The secreted intrinsic factor then binds to B12 and this complex (IF-B12) travels to the end of the small intestine where it crosses the intestinal wall into the bloodstream. B12 is stored in the liver after it is absorbed, and any excess is excreted in the urine. The body contains roughly a 3-year supply and 30% of that found in food is typically destroyed by cooking.

So, there are some viable solutions if this deficiency is a concern or suspected!

If you are concerned or want to know if you’re getting the right amount of vitamin b12 and if your body is absorbing it, please visit Dr. D’s site by clicking here and tell him I sent you

UPDATE: You can also check out Norman Clinical Labratory. They will send a uMMA by mail for (as of this post date) $150. Click here and tell them I sent you!

I don’t want to spill the beans so I’ll let you watch to find out.

This raw flax cracker and guacamole recipe is (in my opinion, ’cause it’s mine!) the best there is out there. I don’t know why, it just tastes great every single time.

It’s a great appetizer for guests or just for yourself!

Go ahead and take a look…

Your question of the day: How are you? We haven’t heard from some of you in a while… let us know what you’re up to and what shows you like best!

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Raw Flax Crackers

(Adapted from GoneRaw.com)

2 cup Flax Seed
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in 1 cup lukewarm water until soft
1 1/4 cups pumpkin seeds, soaked and drained
1 Handful Cilantro
1 Handful Parsley
1 Tbsp Nama Shoyu
1 Lemon freshly squeezed
Sea Salt, Black Pepper, and Crushed Red Pepper to taste!

Instructions…

Soak flax seeds in a large bowl with 2 1/2 cups of filtered water and soak seeds for at least 30 minutes. Mix all other ingredients (including sun-dried tomato soak water) in a food processor and process until smooth.

Then mix all ingredients together with the food processor on pulse. Spread evenly on the teflex dehydrator sheets and dehydrate at 115°F for 6 hours. Flip and transfer to a mesh screen for 6 more hours. You can score the crackers when you put them on the sheet so they break evenly when they’re done.

Kevin’s Guacamole (Serves 6)

6 Avocados
2 Tomatoes
1 Onion
1 Handful of Cilantro
Juice of 1 Lemon
Sea Salt to Taste

Dice, slice, mush and serve!

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Kevin

Does junk food create junk thoughts?

Go ahead and take a look at this episode and I’ll let you decide:

Your question of the day: What can you do to eliminate the junk? In your business? In your personal life?

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Kevin

PS. If you haven’t had a chance to check out our fitness book go ahead and click here to see what you’re missing! Dr. Kendra Pearsall of Enlita.com and Co-Author of “Take Control of Your Health” with Joe Mercola says…

“The Busy Persons Fitness Solution is a fabulous book for making holistic lifestyle changes for optimal fitness and health. Kevin and Annmarie cover a wide variety of topics from exposing exercise and health myths to ideal nutrition to detoxification and mental emotional support. I thought the book was entertaining, easy to understand and spot on for the advice it gives. This is a great book for anyone but especially women who are busy and want an efficient primer on how to eat move and be healthy.”

Sound good? Click here to read more…

I didn’t even plan on answering the question “How do I know if I’m getting the right amount of nutrients” in this episode, but over the weekend I found at least 5-6 posts on the blog of people that asked this specific question (in various permutations).

So first I have your “take action” step and secondly I have the answer to the question above…

Your question of the day: What place did you find to explore?

Click here, scroll down to the bottom of the page and add your place!

BTW: Mine is Huntington State Park in Redding/Newtown/Bethel CT. I actually have pictures that you can check out from a couple of weeks ago… click here.

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Kevin

PS. Just got off the phone with Mike Adams… the free project we’re working on is literally going to change the way you’re delivered health information. I can’t give any more details, but I can say that in a few short weeks we’ll have a full blown announcement! Stay tuned…

If you use this medicine ball workout (for all shapes, sizes and abilities) you’ll whip your abs, thighs and butt into great shape in no time!

Plus I talk about a few “health renegades” who have been rockin’ it here on the site with their comments… it may be you…

Check out today’s show:

Your question/assignment of the day: Read through some of the past posts and if someone said something that was valuable, post a thank you to them!

Go ahead and do this now! I know you have a few seconds… It’s super important so everyone can know they’re appreciated!

BTW: If you’re interested in a medicine ball you can find one at Perform Better: click here!

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Kevin

PS. Want to make this Mother’s Day the best? Hay House author Rebecca Hintze is giving away some incredible gifts when you get her book before Mother’s Day. The book is about healing family relationships… something we all could benefit from in some way or another… click here to visit Rebecca’s site!

Sometimes in comes in this form: “How do I gain weight on the raw food diet?”

Other times it’s: “Help, I’m losing weight too fast and I need help!”

Not that bad of an issue to have, but for some this means loosing muscle mass as well (I know, it happened to me).

Here’s my answer…

Your question of the day: What questions do you have about raw food, natural health, the vegan diet or how I think the Steelers did in the draft?

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BTW: You can find out about Ruth’s Hemp Foods here… http://www.ruthshempfoods.com

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Kevin

PS. If you need a little motivation with your weight loss, I think our book might be a great fit for you. Check it out here: http://www.TheBusyPersonsFitnessSolution.com

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and instead of slugging down Coronas with lime, maybe this raw food dish will get you hyped up for Mexico’s Independence Day! (Linda S., this one’s for you )

I can’t tell you anything more than that, besides the fact that these raw burritos and mole (pronounced mo-lay) sauce are absolutely amazing.

Watch for a surprise introduction …

Your question of the day: What ethnic dish should we prepare next? (Keep in mind we’ll do it in full costume!)

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Here are the recipes:

Raw Mole Sauce

(Adapted from Tofu666… great vegan dishes, plus raw food recipes on Wednesday! Click here to visit the site!)

2 Tbs. Raw Cacao Nibs
1 Tbs. Pumpkin Seeds
1 Tbs. Ground Flax Seed
1 Tsp. Oregano
1 Tsp. Cumin
1 Handful of Fresh Cilantro
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Jalapeño
1 Tsp. Agave Nectar
1 Pinch of Sea Salt

Grind all the dry ingredients in a coffee grinder, then add the peppers and agave and puree in the Vitamix.

Raw Walnut Meat

3 Cups Walnuts (Soak for 1 hour)
1 Tsp. Cumin
1 Tsp. Coriander
1/3 Cup Nama Shoyu

Put ingredients in the food processor for a minute or so.

Raw Salsa

1 Small Organic Red Onion
1 Quart Organic Cherry Tomatoes
1 Small Organic Green Pepper
1 Handful of Cilantro
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Cumin
1 Lime (Juiced)
Cayenne to Taste
Sea Salt to Taste

Put in Food Processor and pulse 10-15 times.

Mexican Rice

1 Cup Rice
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Cumin
1 Lime (Juiced)
Cayenne to Taste
Sea Salt to Taste

Put the rice in a food processor before you soak it and pulse 10-15 times to break it up. Soak for 2 days or until soft to taste. Make sure you wash frequently.

Finally… the Raw Burrito

Collard Greens
Lettuce
Cilantro
Shaved Carrots
Avocado
(And anything else you want inside!)

Blanch the collards, and cut up the lettuce, cilantro and avocado. Fill ‘em up with all the good stuff above and drizzle some mole sauce on top!

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Kevin

PS. For those of you who need some help with the raw food diet, be sure to click here.

Why can some people turn their health around on a dime and others struggle to change the same habits that they know are bad for them.

I’m not immune to this you know, we all have this from time to time.

Take a look and see if you agree with me or not…

Your question for today: What struggles have you been through? What did you do to get out of them? What advice can you give to others why may be struggling now?

I think your posting will help someone who finds this when they really need it…

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Kevin

PS. Do you have a copy of our book yet? Maybe it will help you get an extra jumpstart on your fitness program… click here to take a look.