AboutChef Jenny Ross Expertise Organic Living Cuisine is my specialty- I can help people transition to a diet of 80% or more Raw Plant Foods- Ic an contribute recipes, tips and tricks to be successful on a vegan diet, pitfalls of transitioning too fast, and how to detoxify your body, mind and soul- In short lead a healthy VIBRANT life!
Experience I am a living foods chef, and owner of 118 degrees- a Raw food restaurant in Costa Mesa. I teach classes monthly on living cuisine, host detox programs and offer consultations. I have been counseling people in this feild for over 7 years
Publications The Art of Raw Living Cuisine by Jenny Ross and Doreen Virtue- hay House publishing Releasing late 2008.
Education/Credentials My training is very diverse as I have worked with several other chefs the first 2 years of my career and have since gone on to open 3 succcessful business related to raw and living cuisine.
I would like to eat healthy because I've recently discovered that the body and
mind work together. I jog every day for 30 minutes and I eat fruits and veggie
foods, as well as a lot of fish, seafood, some chicken and carbs. I stopped
eating meat for several years and have no intentions of going back. Anyway, I
seem to have a hard time concentrating when I'm at college and I understand
that there are foods that will help me stay focused in college.
Can you please help me with a diet plan that will accomplish this?
Best regards,
Julian
Answer Julian-
Great, if you have made this discovery in college you are years ahead of so many people!
Some great raw energy sources of protein, chlorophyll and amino acids = focus, include:
Flax Seeds and Oil: I recommend doing a great supergreen smoothie in the morning and adding this (see below). This can also be found in several energy bars, and some breads now. Contains Omegas and essential fatty acids.
Hemp seeds, Hemp protein, hemp oil: Similar to the flax, they have a great protein powder of this now that is much better than whey.
Superfoods: Green Powders like spirulina are great, maca root, bee pollen and raw chocolate. These can all be found at healthfood stores and should be raw. Add these to the smoothie- try a different one each day and you will notice a great improvement.
Dark Leafy Greens: Spinach, Kale and Collard Greens- These are great because they are high in protein and chlorophyll making them easy for the body to digest quickly. The best use is in a salad- just make sure to add lots of good healthy fats to the salad like avocado, raw nuts, and raw olives.
A few things to avoid: Caffeine, White Flour- breads, Chips and Fried Foods- These will all derail your ability for the brain to function at an optimal level.
There are certain products like Brain on by E3 live that are good and you can check their website at www.e3live.com.
Here is a great morning smoothie to get you going that also tastes good-
1 Banana
1 Mango or 2 Cups Pineapple
1 Tbsp Agave Nectar (low glycemic sweetener)
2 Leaves Lacinato Kale or 1 Cup Spinach Leaves
1 Cup Ice or Young Thai Coconut Water (if you use ice put in 1/4 cup water or juice to help blend)
2 Tbsp Superfoods (Maca, Green Powder, Hemp Protein, etc.)
I hope that helps- if you would like more detailed information or have further questions feel free to email me at info@shop118degrees.com.
