3 Simple Reasons why Yoga Helps for Pregnant Women

Doing yoga benefits everyone with flexibility and strength; for pregnant women, yoga can help with breathing, posture and shape.

When doing yoga you have to stay focus on breathing; breathing helps clear the mind, remove negative thoughts and helps you focus on what you are doing. When pregnant, you can apply this breathing technique for delivery. You want to have a clear mind to prepare a baby into this world without any negativity. You can focus all of your energy on delivering your baby.

Yoga also helps with knowing your body and knowing what position is most comfortable for you. In yoga, you know how far you can push your body to doing a position and holding it for a certain amount of time. This helps when it’s time for delivering your baby, not only the comfort level that you have with your body in different positions, but preparing for the delivery of your baby.

Yoga is a great exercise, some people like to do heavy exercise and some people like to do light exercise. Regardless of what type of exercise a person likes, yoga helps benefits everyone with shaping our bodies.
Doing yoga, while pregnant, helps mother and baby bond, helps mother become more flexible and gives her strength for delivery. Once the pregnancy is done, mother can continue doing yoga which will help with putting her body back in shape.

These are just a few benefits for doing yoga when pregnant. Breathing helps the mother prepare for delivery by focusing on the baby and staying positive. When doing positions in yoga, you know what positions you are most comfortable with and you can apply this for the delivery.
Lastly it’s a great way to stay in shape before during and after pregnancy.
Can you think of other benefits for doing yoga while pregnant?

5 Superfoods for Raw Food Vegan Kids

As a Raw Vegan you want to raise your raw vegan kids up to enjoy fruits and vegetables as a normal and delicious part of their daily diet. You love them and want them to eat healthy in order that they might live a long and prosperous life.

You started them out with mother’s milk and as they grew you introduced a bit of fruit. Now that your little one is weaned you are thinking more about what to feed your child based on a high raw diet.

Maybe you don’t have Raw Vegan Kids. Maybe you transitioned into a raw vegan diet later in life and your children are hesitant to adopt the high raw diet that you know is best for them.

No matter if you are an experienced raw vegan or just starting out or even if you just want your children to eat more fruits and vegetables the following 5 superfoods can slowly be introduced into your child’s diet. Here are just a few ways to get these 5 superfoods into your raw vegan kids diet.

1. Hemp Seeds

a.      Omega-3 and Omega-6, 140 calories ~2TBS 11 grams of Protein,

b.      Complete protein as they have all essential amino acids

c.       Add seeds to smoothies, in baking, on salads, in energy bars

2. Goji Berries

a.      Dried Goji berries can be used in breads, energy bars, smoothies, and even made into a juice.

b.      Have a mild tangy taste – a cross between sweet and sour

c.       Are native to Far East and used in Chinese herbal medicine.

d.      Usually consumed dried or in juices as opposed to fresh.

3. Coconut

a.      Coconut water from the green coconut is low in fat and calories

b.      Consume in small quantities as it is a diuretic

c.       Has electrolytes which make them more beneficial than the sugar laced sports drinks on the market

d.      Coconut Milk – made from pressed grated coconut meat.

e.      Add to smoothies or grate it and add to your salads, breads, desserts

4. Marine Phytoplankton*

a.      A seaweed tincture

b.      WARNING: be advised when introducing to your child’s diet as you need to be 100% positive that it is pure and not contaminated.

c.       Nori Seaweed Flakes are an alternative – just sprinkle on top of your dishes

5. (Wild)Greens

a.      Spinach, Kale, Dandelion Greens, Chicory, Sorrel, and any dark leafy green

b.      Add to smoothies with banana, orange, and water

c.       For children, unless they grow up eating greens it is best to offer them greens in little quantities in smoothies – slowly increasing over time.

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Big news for all friends of our Rawfoodfamily living in the U.S of A #291

A dream comes true!
After so many years being so passionate about raw foods,and dreaming about coming to L.A./ California to see all the raw food restaurants and helth food stores, finally this dream came true.

But not only can I visit all the beautiful places I always wanted so see, I also come to inspire!
I am so proud to finally confirm a little U.S. speaking gig tour….

Ready or not, here I come!

Unfortunately my family will not join, because it is just too much traveling,…
Just watch the video below for more info!

To find out more about the U.S. tour please visit us at
http://www.therawfoodfamily.com/events

The biggest Jackfruit ever. Here is why our children love it so much!

As we have some of the most amazing fruit trees on the land, we could harvest another tropical piece of gold today.
And it was massive!

Please check out this Jackfruit in the video below. It has the size of a little car (well,… almost!! LOL)

About 10 people feasted on it and the whole farm came together to celebrate this delicious fruit together.

Of course were the kids the first one to taste it.
Enjoy this little farm episode with us

Raw food recipe coconut pudding with strawberry

Here comes another delicious recipe of us.
it’s again simple as you need only a handful of ingredients, easy to make and also a treat for the picky eater.
We have tried this one here with our children, as as you will see in this video they absolutely love it.

Coconut is a super source for high valuable protein, minerals and also vitamins and therefor you can say that this pudding is something you can eat to get more healthy.
All you  need is a blender, coconut, honey, a bit of vanilla and strawberries and you are good to go.

You need:

- flesh of 5 young coconuts
- water of 1 young coconut
- 5 tea-spoons of honey
- 1o strawberries
- 1 fresh stick of vanilla

Enjoy this recipe video with us and keep on substituting your bad habits with these healthy and veeeeeery yummie alternatives!
Enjoy creating, enjo becoming healthy and vibrant!
Love Ka

Another Day In Our Rawfoodfamily (harvesting fruits from the trees and playing circus,..)

As we had some friends over to visit us, and they are professionals who have been living and traveling with a circus, we thought that we need to share our not so normal Rawfoodfamily life with you.

We also climbed some trees to gather some beautiful fruits here at our property, got loads of veggies and greens from our green house and enjoyed a feast with everybody around the table.
So much fun, and you are part of it…

Lots of love
Ka, Katie and the kids of The Rawfoodfamily

Q/A Video with Ka Sundance – May 2011

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#20 Five Healthy Habits for Your Family

There are plenty of simple ways to guide your family to a healthier lifestyle. Here are a few ways to get headed in the right direction:

1. Prepare Fresh Whole Foods, every day – It takes a certain level of commitment to keep your kitchen stocked with fresh foods, but the effort involved will pay off in dividends over the long run. Experiment with new recipes, involve your kids, and have fun with it!
The more unprocessed, home-made foods you eat, the better.
2. Eat with your kids – let your kids see you eat the healthy foods that you want them to enjoy, and show them how much you really do enjoy eating well.

It’s also a great ritual to share meals together at home, rather than eating on the run.

3. Be Honest about your choices – When you have to say “no” to certain foods, there’s no need to withhold the reasons why those foods are unhealthy.
You may be surprised how well kids respond to straightforward principles that reflect respect for our bodies and our planet.

For example, if you are restricting processed sugar from their diet, tell your kids (in an age appropriate way) that sugar causes cavities, depresses the immune system, and makes us feel out of balance. They’ll think twice about the merits of sweet stuff – though you might have to bring it up a few times before it hits home.  If you prefer not to eat meat, explain the thought process behind your choice in a gentle, accessible way.
Your kids will understand that these are not arbitrary limitations, and they might end up making the same choices on their own.

4. Get your kids involved in the process – the more a child experiences and understands the process that puts food on the table, the more they will appreciate it.
Growing herbs or a vegetable garden, family trips to the farmers market, picking your own fruit at a local farm, or even an engaging trip to the grocery store together – all of these activities will teach your kids where good food comes from, and plant the seeds for them to make healthier choices in the future.

5. Be in Nature together – What’s healthier than fresh air? Kids need exercise and time spent in nature to build healthy, happy bodies and minds – but with TV, computers and video games, the time that children today spend outdoors has decreased, and the disturbing childhood trends of obesity, attention deficit disorder and depression are on the rise.  Kids who spend time in nature learn how to respect the earth, and the importance of living in balance with our natural environment. It’s fun and healthy – for parents, too!