Renegade Water Secrets with Joel Odhner, restaurant owner, chef, and raw food chef with clients from Delaware to New York.

Kevin: So let’s move into food combining. What are some raw foods that go together like peas in a pod and what are some that shouldn’t be putting in your

meals.

Joel:Okay, well, one of the obvious ones some people don’t think about is, if you are going to eat a melon, only eat melons. So just oftentimes, in fact, often I’ll just have a whole melon for lunch. I’ll just eat the entire watermelon or cantaloupe or whatever it is and nothing else. I consider melons kind of like jet fuel. It goes through you much quicker than anything else does and digests much quicker. So sort of the worst thing you can do is to eat like some nut- based or that kind of thing, a pate or something like that and then follow it up with some melon because it will move through faster than you wish it did. I’ll just put it to you that way.

Kevin: Right, right.

Joel:And then the sort of the big no-no, there’s a lot of talk about mixing fruits with vegetables, other kind of fruits. And it really in my own privileged brain it all depends on you. Everyone’s digestion system is just a little different, a little more sensitive. Personally, I’m not real sensitive to stuff. I know that, I mean I love avocados and yet I know I don’t digest them really well. So I have to be careful and about eating those on top of a lot of other things, as much as I love them. So I try not to actually mix them like with a tomato, sort of like an avocado, tomato, onion kind of mix. Just kind of like chopped up, salsa kind of thing. This is a great case. You really got to listen to your own body and see what works for you and just kind of use yourself as your own test. In general, the heavier nuts and beans and things like that, sprouted beans and any of those based items remember that they are the heavier food, so if you have those and then follow it up with much lighter food it tends to kind of stop up your

system a little bit. So try to eat them at separate meals or I would eat those, actually eat the lighter foods first and the other ones on top.

Kevin: Got you. And you mentioned sprouts. Do you use a lot of sprouts when you’re preparing meals or not?

Joel:Sprouts, as in like sunflower sprouts and that kind of thing, yes. Not a lot per se, but I do. Sprouted, I don’t really use many sprouted peas, beans or lentils. They’re great. I love them. I don’t happen to personally use them. It’s not for any particular reason other than I just make a lot of other dishes. Speaking of that, sprouting something like a group or like a thing of peas, beans and lentils, it’s really simple and you just put it in the glass jar, maybe put a quarter cup of each one in one jar all mixed together, cover it with water, leave it overnight, drain the water off, and, you know, do that twice a day and within like three to five days, you’ll have sprouts. You’ll have sprouted peas and lentils which is great on top of a salad. It’s a great protein source. It’s excellent and it literally costs pennies.

Kevin: Yeah.

Joel:And at this time of year you stick it in the windowsill and you grow a little sprout and you’re all set. So anybody who’s up for that, it’s quite simple to do. You don’t need to go to the store and buy it that way.

Kevin: Do you think that’s one of the cheapest ways. I know a lot of people were asking how do you keep it into a budget? I know sprouts is definitely one of them. What are some of the other ways?

Joel:Sprouts is definitely the way to go, you know, from a cheap standpoint and getting your protein. I don’t think, it’s like I said before, try as much as possible to buy in bulk. And if you can share with another family or two, that’s really great. I think going out and buying daily is a real hassle. Although it’s funny, I did notice someone said that they live in New York and I thought they said New York City and didn’t like shopping every day. Well, it’s funny. I would take the opposite of all places. I would think that was the easiest place to shop every day because so many places to pick from.

Kevin: Yeah.

Joel:But from a time essence, hopefully you should be able to buy, depending on how many people you’re buying for, twice a week. I mean the key is you’re just going to load your fridge up with produce versus other than that, whatever else you might have, used to have in there and it’s funny. Speaking of cost I have one client who I have who actually eats meat, as well as other things, too. Compared to my other clients, she actually spends close to one and a half to two times as much.

Kevin: Are you kidding me?

Joel:I’m not kidding you.

Kevin: Wow.

Joel:So it’s a big misnomer. Everybody thinks that eating vegetarian or being vegan is more expensive, but it’s actually less expensive. The funny thing is she does eat some vegetables, but not many. So she is basically buying just meat. She’s spending close to one and a half to two times as much as the clients I buy all vegetables for.

Kevin: Wow.

Joel:So I’m buying this stuff from the exact same stores, so it’s not like it’s a cheap store and an expensive store. In fact, the store I buy from happens to be kind of expensive all across the board and yet she’s still spending more than the vegetarian group. So it’s really if you think about it, you’re just sort of shifting rather than spending in the past if people were spending money on meat, cheese, and dairy you’re now just going to take those dollars and it’s probably going to end up being less and spend it on fruits and vegetables. Because you really can’t from a quantity standpoint, how much can you eat? People used to eat a fair amount of meat, but now, you’re not going to eat three pounds of vegetables at lunchtime. You’re just not going to unless you’re juicing.

Kevin: I’ve tried it and it doesn’t work.

Joel:Yeah, exactly. If you’re going to eat an entire head of celery, an entire cucumber, four carrots and a whole thing of romaine, you’re to eat a little bit of that.

Kevin: Right.

Joel:No, I was going to say as people start eating more and more raw, you are going to notice that you are actually going to eat less in volume. When I first started doing raw eight, nine years ago I did. I had like the mixing bowl that’s the size that’s probably a foot and a half across and I’d eat these monstrous salads and within a very short amount of time I was down to pretty much of a normal size salad and that was it because you’re starting to get so much more of the vitamins and minerals from the quality of the food that you’re eating. You don’t need near the volume you used to. I’m a six-one, 200 pound guy. It’s not like and I don’t eat massive amounts of food. And I eat and I exercise. I mean I’m like you. I’m always out doing something.

Kevin: Yep. And you mentioned juicing. Now, how are you preserving your juices as you’re driving around? Do you have any sort of technique?

Joel:Certainly, keep them in glass.

Kevin: Yeah.

Joel:And when you do put them in glass you want to fill them up to the absolute top so that there’s no air getting into it because air is what is going to start breaking it down. And then I have a little cooler that I keep a little freezer pack in. I keep it cold, which will help preserve it as much as possible. Pretty much I carry what I’m going to do for the day. I’m not going to carry more than that.

Kevin: Here is a great question here that I got that I really like and the person asked, I’m having guests over, they’re none raw, they don’t really eat raw, but she wants us to prepare them something raw that they’ll really like. So what are one or two things that you found are great cross-over type meals. That people are just like, wait a minute, this is raw?

Joel:Well, kale salad’s a great one.

Kevin: Yeah.

Joel:I mean if you want to do something different than a typical salad.

Kevin: Right.

Joel:I would often use, like I said before, stuffed portabello mushroom, stuff it with a burger because a lot of people are into mushrooms and it’s a great thing, especially if you can marinate the mushroom a little bit it makes it a little bit softer.

Kevin: Okay.

Joel:Along with your burger. And depending on the time of the year, certainly there are some great soups. Like a gazpacho soup or that kind of thing or you can even make a chili which is good. Another thing is I will often make a burrito. A burrito I make is a walnut-based and it’s like your quote unquote meat. You just add some chili powder and some cumin and cilantro diced up, onion and tomato and you can roll that up, like I said before, like a wrap, like a sprouted wrap. And so you’re having it, you know, 99-percent raw basically the insides are.

And in fact, I will tell you a funny story I made that one time and one buddy of mine, he swore he would never — he has to have meat and so I made that burrito and put it in a little tortilla

wrap and I wrapped it up tin foil like it looked like I had bought it from a store and I brought it in and I said, I stopped a while ago it’s probably kind of cold, but it will be fine. He opens it up and inhales it and he’s like, it was great. And I said, by the way, there wasn’t one animal product in there. He said yes, it was. So I mean it’s a great item. Those are some easy, and those are all literally 15 minutes of prep time.

Kevin: Right. Imagine that, the person who is putting on the dinner party, 15 minutes of prep time. Imagine what else you can do. You can actually sit with your guests. How cool is that?

Joel:Here’s the great part. You can make all this food in advance and it doesn’t go bad, it doesn’t wilt. It’s like it’s ready to go.

Kevin: Right.

Joel:You can make these things and be all set, exactly. So you can actually spend more time with your guests and hold on I got to get it up to temperature and I’ll be right there.

To read the rest of this transcript as well as access The Renegade Roundtable experts just like Joel Odhner please click here! Kevin Gianni is an internationally recognized health advocate, author & film consultant. He has helped thousands of people take control of their own health naturally. For more information visit raw food diets and holistic nutrition.

So let’s talk bathrooms, let’s talk about the most personalized, luxurious, beautiful bathrooms possible. Even a basic bathroom reno, where you leave the existing footprint and floorplan, can benefit from the addition of custom quality items like vanities, faucets, lighting, and even Aquatic Whirlpools. Let’s start with the vanity. Forget those boxy, built in things that remind you of your first apartment. You’re a grown up now, shouldn’t your bathroom reflect it? Even tiny bathrooms and powder rooms have space for a cabinet style sink vanity, and if it’s your master bath that’s being transformed, you’ve probably got space for something more generous. From sleep and modern lacquer finishes to old world design, the only limit is your imagination and budget. Take plenty of measurements and then go shopping. If you haven’t looked at bathroom fixtures in a while, you’re going to be surprised. Want something that looks like a hand-carved antique? Not a problem. Modern sink vanities look like beautiful pieces of furniture, and that’s the way you should shop for your new vanity. Consider it furniture. Think about style, quality, finish, everything you would think of if you were buying a new dining room table.

Once you’ve selected your vanity cabinet, it’s on to the sink basin itself and the faucets and fixtures. It’s not just a question of drop in or under mount anymore. Now there are above counter options in china, glass and metal in just about every shape and color imaginable. All of which allows you to create exactly the look you want from sleek and modern to looking like an antique bowl perched upon a charmingly old cabinet – that it also has modern plumbing is the best part! Since we’re talking personalized and luxurious, this is the place to forget the bargain-basement big-box store sink and opt for a quality product like Porcher, Cantrio, Decolav, Le Bijou or one of the other quality manufacturers. Keep up the quality and opt for faucets that complements your new fabulous cabinet and basin. Faucets are available in any variety of finishes and styles to coordinate with your d

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They were commonly found throughout the countryside as a nut that was found on the Hickory tree. The European colonies picked up the use of roasted pecans after the Indians introduced them to it. The pecan is the only Native American nut tree today. It was best known for being grown by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. They cultivated the orchards of pecans and roasted pecans were used in many of the favorite dishes they served at their tables to family and guests. This must be the reason it is used so prominently today in the same dishes served back then.

Using It Today

Today roasted pecans are the favorite of many especially around the time of Thanksgiving and Christmas as they are perfect additions to special recipes. You can even use the oil from the roasted pecans to fry or add to recipes. It is a sweet tasting treat that will continue to make loyal food lovers stand up and take notice. They can be stored for almost nine months in their plain form if stored in the refrigerator. Freezer storage extends that time to two years. If they are left in the shell, they will last for about six months to a year if kept in a cool dry place for storage. Tins work the best for this.

Nutrition At Its Best

The roasted pecans have been found to be a positive item to add to your diet if you are concerned about your heart health. They also help to curb the appetite of those who are dieting or trying to loose weight. Roasted pecans are much better for you than a processed greasy snack would be. The oil that pecans contain is unsaturated and is alright for the body. Never be afraid to add a handful to any recipe you think they might be good for.

A Solid Tradition

Imagine the great thing that roasted pecans have become. From being the favorite snack of the Indians to being a centerpiece item on the tables of some of the greatest men to run the United States, this snack is still going strong today and is better than it ever could have been back then. Make sure your pantry has a ready supply around and make sure that if you do not already have this as a special tradition in your family that you begin this year during the Holiday season. It will definitely make you family feel more special if you do.

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Like racking, workbenches are very handy to those in professions who work on the go. Maybe they are working in a very expensive house and want to avoid making a mess, or are in an urban area and do not have the space necessary to get things done outside the vehicle. Many mobile repair persons may find this useful as well. Benches can be extremely expensive, and include a bench-top as well as several drawers and cabinets underneath to hold important tools that you need right away. These are often best installed by a professional, and sometimes the retail price does not include that. Make sure you ask beforehand to avoid an unpleasant surprise in the end. Storage boxes are probably the least expensive option for your van. Though made popular by their high visibility in trucks, these are great for those who have larger tools and would like to keep them invisible while inside the vehicle. Great for urban areas.

No special installation is usually required, and they can be simply bolted to the van floor to keep them from being moved. You can also purchase customized storage boxes to fit your vehicle, though this is not as common in this option. People who purchase these options usually only need one or two, as unlike cabinets or racking, they can not be stacked vertically. Now that you are aware of your options, you can purchase your van racking with confidence, knowing what is available. Whether you choose a complicated racking or workbench system, the correct choice will be sure to benefit you for years to come. Weigh your options carefully, and be sure to choose something that works for all situations, especially in the future.

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Due to the fact that such a wide variety of van racking is now available it is crucial that you spend some time looking at different products to make sure you have got the best sort for the task you have in mind. Consider the size and quantity of the items you want to store and make sure that the racking you have chosen is big enough for all of it. There are hundreds and hundreds of companies online selling van racking on their websites, so why not set aside a few hours to sit at your computer and browse through some of the websites and the products they sell. This will help you get acquainted with the different designs available and it will also help you to work out how much you are willing to pay for your new storage.

Don’t forget there are also a lot of websites offering impartial storage advice too. These sites can be really good for people who don’t really know what van racking is or for people that want to see how others sort out their storage problems.

If you own a business or are kitting out a lot of vans then why not ask for a discount? Company websites should inform you of any bulk buying offers but if you don’t see anything about it in the literature then call or email them to ask.

Many people are pleasantly surprised by being pro-active when it comes to discounts, after all if you can convince a company to give you a deduction from the total then you will have more money to spend on other things!

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Although wooden racks tend to be hand crafted by woodworkers and skilled carpenters it is metal racking that has been most commercially successful. It has proved popular in the home, the garage, the office, the warehouse and even in the garden. One of the best benefits of racking is the way in which the unit can be changed by simply unscrewing or unbolting the shelves and moving them up, down, left or right. This is also part of the reason why racking is useful for so long, because when you want to store different things in it you can adjust the unit to suit the new items rather than having to buy a whole new piece of furniture. Many people also say that because a racking system keeps all the contents of the unit visible it is easier and less time consuming to find what you need in it once you have it in your home and are using it.

Racking retailers do exist on the high-street but they are not specialists and you will find that most shops stocking racking will in fact be DIY shops or hardware stores. This means that even if the staff are friendly and helpful they won’t be experts in solving storage problems. Neither will the staff be knowledgeable about racking in particular. For expert advice you are better off buying from a racking specialist online. There are literally hundreds of websites selling storage on the internet and you can find them by using a search engine or DIY directory. Try to find a company that has lots of information available on the homepage because this will give you peace of mind that you are dealing with a reputable company.

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The first thing you want to do is generate some kind of plan. You want to plot out how big you want the cabin to be, where in the garden you want it to be, and how complex you want it to be. Knowing these kinds of details will help you out when it comes time to actually constructing it.

Having a plan will also help you with your research, which is the next step to saving money. There are hundreds of places you can look for log cabin supplies. Your best bet is to research online because you can quickly find prices at a number of different stores. In addition, there are a number of sites that allow you to compare several different stores all at the same time.

After looking online, call around or stop in at some hardware stores nearby. Some of the better places to start at include Home Depot and Ace Hardware. They typically have reasonable prices on great supplies. The one downside is these stores will usually have name brand supplies, which is not always the cheapest as mentioned above.

When considering what supplies to purchase, you should look into purchasing a log cabin kit. These kits typically already have their logs cut, milled, dried, and shaped. This makes it much easier on you and can also give you a larger selection to choose from. Kits vary in price as well depending on a number of factors.

Some kits only come with the logs and fasteners, which drops the price significantly. There are other kits that include all of the necessary components to make up the interior of the cabin. If you want to keep the price down, think about constructing a simple design. You can still have a wonderful cabin in your garden, but a less complex kit will be far cheaper.

The types of supplies you purchase to build the cabin can significantly effect how much you spend as well. Just like everything else in the world, there are name brand supplies and knock-off brands. While some tools and supplies may show a difference, most are going to be virtually identical. There is no need to waste the money on a brand name when a similar product can do the same job.

The last thing to take into consideration is whether or not you want to hire a craftsman. It is certainly not cheap to hire one, but you are sure to have your cabin built efficiently. As with the supplies, you can shop around to find the cheapest craftsman as well.

It all depends on your abilities and whether or not you trust yourself to build a sturdy and long-lasting cabin. You also have to determine whether you have the patience and time to build a log cabin yourself. It is a lot of work and can become quite stressful over time. While the work is not for everyone, some find it quite enjoyable.

Having a log cabin in your garden is a wonderful addition. Although it can be quite expensive, following the tips in this article can help reduce the costs greatly. With a little bit of planning and research, you can be on your way to constructing a beautiful cabin for a reasonable price.

Joseph Blackburn wrote the article ‘How To Save Money On Your Log Cabin For The Garden’ and recommends you visit http://www.gardeningthoughts.co.uk for more information on log cabins for the garden.

Flueless gas fires are the sort you need to be on the lookout for if you do not have any type of flue or chimney. Flueless gas fires work by using a single or double catalytic converter to convert the poisonous gases produced by the fire, like carbon monoxide, to harmless water vapour and carbon dioxide.

Flueless gas fires are available in all sorts of models and styles to suit every type of living room – designer gas fires and contemporary gas fires like wall hanging or plasma fires, luxury gas fires like traditional stoves and inset gas fires – whatever you want really. As you can see, lacking a chimney or flue does not limit your choices in today’s world of technology.

The Benefits of Flueless Fires

Flueless fires have a wide range of benefits and advantages:-

They can be used in homes without a flue or chimney.

They are 100% efficient because no heat is lost through a chimney or flue and they burn less fuel.

They are cheap to run – use about 2.6 kw of gas every hour instead of the 7-13 kw that other types of gas fires use.

They are available in a wide range of styles – contemporary gas fires to stoves,

They are easy to install because they do not need connecting to a flue. No building work is needed, they just need connecting to your gas supply.

If floor space is limited, you can buy a flueless hanging gas fire. These make a great focal point.

They do not have to be mounted on an outside wall and so are ideal for flats or terraced houses.

They are quiet when in operation.

They have a real flame.

They give more heat than electric fires and open fires.

They burn Natural Gas or LPG.

Make a statement with hang on the wall plasma style flueless gas fires or add warmth to a cottage style property with flueless stove style gas fires. The choice really is yours and there will be flueless gas fires to suit every budget and every requirement.

Make sure you get your flueless gas fire fitted by a Corgi registered engineer and also make sure that your room is ventilated by a vent.

Remember, modern gas fires are far more energy efficient than they were in days of yore, so when you come to replace your old gas fire you may be pleasantly surprised at the cost savings that this increased energy efficiency will bring. So, although some of the better designer flueless gas fires may appear to be expensive, in fact they may well be a real cost saver in the ling run.

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To start off with your spring theme, you home d