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Cafe Gratitude
Cafe Gratitude does business through a practice we call “Sacred Commerce.” We view our restaurants as environments to not only serve healthy food, but also training grounds to practice seeing our lives from a perspective of gratitude. We believe that we are the source of our experience in life, not the circumstances. We train our staff to practice putting their attention on the outcome they wish to create for themselves, whether it is work related or personal. We believe in honest and direct communication with our co-workers, and encourage our staff to support one another, make strong and clear requests, and always take 100% responsibility. Above all, we celebrate life and invite our community of guests to join us in creating a world that is sustainable, compassionate and abundant for all.
Moon Juice – Organic Juice
Moon Juice is a cold pressed, 100% organic, juice and nut milk shop on Rose Avenue in Venice, California. We celebrate the unadulterated, exquisite flavors and healing force of raw vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, and seaweeds.
Wellness Introduction
From eastern medicine, to herbal remedies, to highly-qualified medical practitioners, we at The Life Site believe in wellness which focuses on preventive care in addition to treatment. The Life Site is proud to present a cross section of providers and resources for consumers to become educated about basic health and healing principles, and to take whatever next steps are appropriate for them.
In a world beset by change, stress, obesity and degenerative disease epidemics, holistic health, and its many tributaries have become a welcome respite for millions around the world. Eastern medicine, diet, exercise, healers, herbal remedies and stress management have changed, enriched and prolonged lives, created entire industries, and given hope for many who had been displaced, neglected or mistreated by traditional medicine. Vibrant, living wholesome and non-GMO nutritional foods rather than refined, processed sugary and chemically-laced fare optimizes health and well being. While traditional, western medicine is vitally important, and provides invaluable diagnostic and critical care protocols, its reliance on pharmaceuticals and invasive procedures treating symptoms rather than causes of diseases has seen its day.
Whole Universe is proud to present a cross-section of resources for consumers to become educated about basic health and healing principles, and to take whatever next steps are appropriate for them.
Dr. Ryan’s Disease Fighting Purple Drink
Purple Smoothies
This powerful purple smoothie created by Dr. Jeanette Ryan packs a lot of punch because it is made from whole fruits which exposes more of the plant nutrients to your digestive track for easy absorption.
The Purple Smoothie is built upon the “Green Base” which you can find the recipe for here.
Pour 10 ounces of the green base back into the VitaMix. Add 1 cup of frozen organic fruit like Trader Joe’s Wild Boreal Blueberries or Cascadian Farms Organic Blueberries (available at Costco), and/or a blend of other deeply colored organic berries. Frozen cherries, blackberries, raspberries, or goji berries are great choices.
Add 2-3 scoops of your protein powder, preferably whey isolate or brown rice protein. Add some healthy fat in the form of 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon raw coconut oil, or even some avocado. Blend on HIGH for another minute. This turns your green smoothie purple, and it is loaded with rejuvenating, disease fighting anti-oxidants like anthocyanins, polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids.
Repeat tomorrow morning! Mix It up with other colorful fruits and veggies!
Dr. Ryan’s Green Drink – To Your Good Health
This nutrient and energy packed meal is the foundation for all healing and maintaining vibrant health. These whole food smoothies made by grinding the entire fruit or veggie are far superior to any kind of juicing where the fiber or pulp is separated from the juice. Grinding fresh raw greens and fruits exposes more of the plant nutrients to your digestive system for easy absorption.
Into your VitaMix Blender place:
- 1 cored organic apple with the skin
- 1 or 2 cored organic juicy pears with the skin
- 1-2″ square peeled fresh organic ginger root (optional)
- 4 ounces ice cubes, plus 8 ounces purified or spring water
Blend on HIGH for 1 minute or until it’s the consistency of applesauce.
Add:
4 cups market fresh organic greens, any combination of:
- black/dinosaur kale, at least 5 leaves
- beet greens, swiss chard or collard greens, stems removed
- spinach, parsley, or cabbage leaves
- mustard greens or dandelion greens
- 12 more ounces water or organic pomegranate juice
- 5 drops clear liquid Stevia Extract (optional)
Blend on HIGH for 1 minute or until smooth. STORE most of this green base in a 40-ounce stainless steel bottle in the fridge.