Click play to see the featured interview on Tahoe Tonight with Peggy Wright and Suzanne Thomas

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The Sprouting Class Details:

When: Friday April 20, 2012

Where: Lake Tahoe Community College, Room G2 -B

Time: 5:30-7:30

Cost: FREE

To register for this class call Jessica at (775) 588-1728 ext. 312 and save your seat and salad!

If you can not make the class but are still interested in learning more about sprouting, enter your name and email below and I’ll send you the Sproutology Quick Start Chart with a few recipes to get you started!

To your health,

Sue

Hello!

This blog post on harvesting wheatgrass was inspired by a facebook comment on my wall.  I was shocked to see a friend recommend you grow wheatgrass for 60 days in deep soil.

From all the research I have done, that is NOT the best way or time length to grow wheatgrass.

Maybe if you’ve lived out on the ranch, that would be practical, but most people don’t have

that much space or time to wait anyways!

Scientific studies have proven that sprouts have the most nutritional value within 3-14 days of sprouting.

It is when the seed first germinates that is POWER PACKED with alive nutrients ready to grow the plant (or fuel YOU)!

Wheatgrass is an AWESOME source of chlorophyll, and you don’t have to wait 60 days to harvest homegrown wheatgrass. The best time to harvest wheatgrass is right before the grass blade starts to split into 2 leaves- and that usually takes about 2 weeks.

Grasses grow from the bottom, so you want to cut it down before it transforms from its first leaf to 2 leaves or blades of grass. That is the sign the wheat sprout is changing into more a hardy vegetative adult. You want the baby sprout packed with nutrients!

To learn the step by step methods of growing wheatgrass and many other sprouts I encourage you to look at Sproutology: The Ultimate Home Sprouting Guide.

I created a book and DVD on sprouting condensing over 5 years of sprouting experience

And you get recipes too!

>>>>>Click here to learn the secrets of sprouting at home <<<<

When you grow wheatgrass you  have unlimited access to the best source of  living chlorophyll.

That is good, because chlorophyll is known to

• neutralize toxins
• support and purify the liver
• improve blood sugar balance
• be an antibacterial that can be used inside and outside the body as a healer.

Start sprouting today and harvest your wheatgrass in 2 weeks!

Cheers to your radiant health,

Sue

Amazing Immune Support Smoothie

Combining high quality superfoods in the blender to make delicious smoothies that nourish the body with integrity is one of my favorite things to do to stay healthy.  The other day I blended up a smoothie that makes a lip-licking good morning elixir to boost the immune system. I think you’re taste buds will be delighted after making the Amazing Immune Support Smoothie and your body grateful after you read the health benefits of powerful  “C” Superfood below.

Ingredients:

3 c. almond milk
1 c raspberries
1 heaping Tbsp Surthrival Colostrum powder
2 tsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
2 Tbsp Cacao
¼ c (or less) Honey depending on taste
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp cinnamon

Steps:

Toss everything in the blender and enjoy!

So what is so great about this smoothie that makes it an immune booster? Primarily the colostrum.

The Super “C” Superfood to support your immune system.

Colostrum benefits:

Contains 97 immune factors and 87 growth factors. It will make you feel super human if you’re healthy, and getting back to normal if your health is compromised. I have used Surthrival Colostrum for a few years and highly recommend it. Colostrum is a great immune support superfood to help you kick the common cold to the curb or stay healthy during the colder seasons.  Click here to learn more from Surthrival.

Enjoy the Amazing Immune Booster Smoothie and let  me know how you like it! Feel free to share this post with your friends.

Cheers to radiant health,

Sue

Happy 2012!

The beginning of the year is always an exciting time. During the month of January, resolutions and grand plans for the year ahead flow with ease. I have an exercise that I like to go through this time of year to help create the best year possible. This process will greatly assist you in seeing those resolutions become reality and grand plans become actionable baby steps. I have been practicing this New Year Process for a few years and its fantastic how well it works, so I wanted to share it with you. The process is powerful, and I can assure you its fun too!

Click play on the video below…

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This is fancy formula I use for the New Year Process.

Step 1: Reflect back on what you were grateful for in 2011. Write down what you appreicated. What did you learn? What surprised you? What did you gain? What did you lose?

Step 2: Breath in deep, bringing yourself into the present moment. Look at the categories below and decide which ones really resonate with you. What do you want to change in your life? What are you ready to take action on? What area or category needs the most attention for you to live in balance? What makes you happy or would make you happier?

• Activities
• Contributions
• Emotions
• Family
• Friendship
• Food
• Finances
• Fitness
• Home Environment
• Habits
• Leisure
• Learning
• Love
• Physical Health
• Spiritual Life
• Time
• Travel
• Work

Step 3: This is the juicy good part! After picking the categories you really want to improve – write down in your journal what you want to create in your life during 2012. Remove all limits on yourself and think about what really makes you happy and light your inner fire.  Use a fresh new page in your journal (or new sheet of paper) for each category. Write out your ideal life so that it’s sensory specific; how it looks, feels, tastes, and sounds. I would recommend starting with the top 5 categories you would like to focus on in 2012 and take your time with this. You don’t have to write everything out in one sitting. The process is for you to create your goals with joy…so enjoy it!

To make the New Year Process extra jazzy with a Super Power Punch,   I have been incorporating my top categories with Goddess Leones Calendar and Guidebook. It is fun to create with the creative beauty of her artwork. She has tools in the guidebook that help break down your big goals down into actionable baby steps.

The guidebook is full of exercises to help you release the past and move forward with what you really want. Click on the image below to head over to Goddess Leones website and learn more. They are less than 10 dollars and worth every penny!

Now is the best time to decide what you really want for 2012. I invite you to practice the New Year Process and share with it those close to you. In sharing your goals and dreams, it holds you accountable and brings light to that inner fire! Don’t just think about what you want this year….GO DO IT!!

Thanks for spending time with me on the blog today. I honor you for wanting the best for you.

May you shine bright in 2012 and light up the world around you as live your life full of passion and on purpose!

Feel free to leave a comment and share this post with your friends on facebook. I really appreciate the facebook love and enjoy reading the comments!  The more people living on purpose in 2012- the happier the planet will become.

Much Love,

Sue

Hello!

This raw food recipe post was inspired for New Years Eve. I saw an article in the local newspaper about making a healthier low fat fondue for News Year Eve. The recipe mixed a bunch of “low-fat” cheese  served with the traditional bread for dipping. I knew I had something better and that fondue can be enjoyed without dairy.  Click play on the video below to watch me make the vegan cashew cheese for New Years Eve 2011. BTW, this recipe tastes great year-round!

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Vegan Cashew Cheese Fondue

Makes  8 servings

Ingredients:

1 c. cashew pieces

¼ c. pine nuts

1 carrot

½ red bell pepper

3 tbsp nutritional yeast

2 tbsp agar agar

4 or more thsp water

Juice of ½ lemon

1 c water

1/4 tsp sea salt

Steps:

1. Mix agar agar with 4 tbsp of water
2. Toss everything in blender
3. Pour into serving bowl and enjoy with fresh veggies such as carrots, broccoli and sugar peas. The longer this recipe sits, the thicker it will get. So if you’re looking for a thicker fondue, make it 3 hours before serving.

Ready to Serve & Enjoy

Thanks for watching today.  May this year be your healthiest yet, by feeling the most at ease with your body and IN LOVE with LIFE.

If you found this recipe demo enjoyable please help me share my passion for healthy food by sharing this video with your friends on facebook. Wishing you lots of joy in 2012.

With Love,

Sue

Work and your wellness – How Service got in the Fresh Start Wellness System

I wanted to write a  gratitude post and share a very personal video with you today.

First off, thank you for being here and interested in your health.
I am grateful to share this personal story with you as it has lead to a major improvement in my health.

I lost those 30 pounds of stubborn excess weight and founded

Inspire Balanced Wellness after getting this message.

You are the creator of your life, and your choices determine your health & happiness.
This may seem like an obvious statement to you, or maybe it is brand new…

Gratitude is like a good health meter.

Making choices that support our growth in a positive way ~ leads to happy feelings.
And the opposite is true. Making bad decisions will ultimately lead to bad feelings.
As you read on and watch the video please put all personal judgements aside.
Because, I had to learn this simple lesson the hard way and was hurt.

Hopefully, you can learn from my life lessons and avoid some pain

Looking back, I am grateful for the mistake and having got the message.
That is what allows for massive personal growth and inner healing.

Simplified into 3 steps :
1. Being able to forgive yourself and get the message,
2. Make good decisions and take new actions,
3. Heal and move on with grace ‘n gratitude.

Of course,  it DOES NOT seem as easy as 1, 2 3 when you are going through a major change in your life.
At the time of a crisis, it is just that. A meltdown period to mourn, learn and rebuild.

I shot some emotional video footage for ya in the hot Soronan Desert of Mexico getting into the juicy detail of this story.

Maybe the 120 degree heat will warm you up, and you’ll feel so fired up you will want to quit your job! LOL…

If the outside temperatures don’t warm you up, maybe the story will warm your soul to see how I turned

a big mistake and lesson into an opportunity for growth!

Click play on the video below to watch “Service in Mexico” now

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Thanks again for stopping by the blog and being you. I appreciate you.

Please share this video with your friends on facebook and leave me a comment

down below if you’d wish. I would love to hear your thoughts on happiness at the workplace.

How much do you enjoy your work?

With Gratitude & In Service,

Sue

Hello! Day 2 of the Juice Feast went by fast!

I’m tired and feel like cuddling up with a blanket or sitting by the fire. However, before I rest I want to share these recipes I made today. Wonderful creations that nourish the body! Yum!! Love the fresh juice and variety of what you can create at home. So fresh and delicious and maximum nutrition!

During Day 2 of the Juice Feast the juice is flowing. Here are some juice recipes that were served up today. This first recipe was filmed in my bath robe during the morning. Toward the end the video my father makes a guest appearance and tries the green juice.

It’s the Green Queen Juice! To watch the video click play below.

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The Green Queen

• ½ bunch dandelion greens
• 5 stalks of celery
• 1 apple
• 1 beet (golden or red)

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

Hope you enjoyed the video and give the Green Queen a try. Let me know what you think about this drink or what your favorite green juice is  in the comments below.  It is always great to hear from you! If you’re partaking in the juice feast  don’t forgot about the facebook page . The page offers supports and good reminders that people are doing this too! Your comments and support are appreciated!

If you don’t have a juicer to process your vege’s your blender can make juice! Here is the secret tip ~ use a nut milk bag to strain your pulp! A Vitamix works the best for this. Enjoy the video demo by clicking play on the video below.

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Blended Green Prince

Blend in Vitamix:

• 2 tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 ½ c spinach
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp or less bragg’s amino acids
• Pinch of sea salt

Strain with nut milk bag into bowl. Enjoy the green juice!

Orange Sunrise

• 4 oranges
• 6 carrots
• 2 apples

It is best to juice the oranges with a citrus juicer and the carrots and apples with a single agar juicer. Mix together the juices and let the vitamin C and beta carotene flow into your body!

More juices to come! I highly recommend you try the Choco-Wanna Bee Juice posted yesterday. It tastes and smells like chocolate! Either that or I’m really craving chocolate and enjoying the carrot juice! Good stuff…these juices are making my skin glow and belly release bloating…that is good news! Would love to hear your thoughts on these juices and your experiences with juice feasting.

Cheers to radiant health,

Sue

Hello there.

Grab a glass and enjoy abundant juice!

Wowza! Can you believe how fast this year has flown by? It seems like just yesterday I was shoveling March snow, and now a full spring and summer have passed and we are looking at the fall leaves on the aspen trees. Like the leaves changing color and dropping, shedding old skin to allow for new growth- fall is a time to let go. To let go of old un-serving emotions and un-serving habits that don’t support the best you.

The beginning of November is a wonderful time to cleanse the body with a 3 day Fall Juice Feast and let go of anything unwanted.

So let’s feast together and support each other!

You’re invited to the

Fall 3 Day Juice Feast Nov. 4th, 5th and 6th

Intentions:

Have as much fresh, home-made juice as possible while avoiding solid foods for 3 days, to allow the body to rest, cleanse and detox. It is Fall, so let’s focus on what is in season and how it can help our bodies. Root vegetables for grounding into our true selves and cleansing the liver & Leafy greens for chlorophyll to help cleanse the blood.
Note:This fall juice feast is for you so treat yourself with LOVE AND DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU. Do 100% juice and fast completely from food OR add one juice or more a day, whatever you want to do. You are fully responsible for yourself. We will start with the intention of 100% FRESH JUICE for 3 days and intend to inspire others to juice fast too. This is a supportive group event. Recipes will be shared, emotions released, bodies cleaned and excess weight shed.

Details:

• I will post my recipes with video juicing demonstrations and tips here on the Be Well With Sue blog each day.
• Currently 45 people are participating in the Fall Juice Feast.
• There is a facebook event page up: Practical Raw Food Living 3 Day FALL JUICE FEAST. Come stop by so we can support each other and share with ease!
• I’d love to hear from you and want to know what you’re drinking and how you feel.
• Due to the video recording details and time restraints, the videos will be posted for each day by midnight.

Fresh Start Fall Juice Feast – Day 1

Fresh Carrot and Orange Juice was on the menu today. Check out the video demo now by clicking play.

Enjoy and happy juicing!

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Fresh Carrot and Orange Juice

serves 1-2

mix together:

3/4 cup fresh carrot juice

1 cup fresh orange juice

Steps: 1.Process carrots to make juice in a single ajar juicer. 2.  Use a citrus juicer to make fresh orange juice.

3. Mix it together and enjoy!

Other drinks I had during the juice feast:

Green Get UP

• ¼ bunch of dandelion greens
• ¼ head red cabbage
• 1 lemon (skinned removed)
• 3 stalks of celery

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

Green Machine

3 servings

This one is a bit bitter and can clean your machine! Get ready for pure chlorophyll booster on your body!

• ½ bunch leafy kale
• ½ bunch dinosaur kale
• ½ bunch parsley
• 1 cucumber
• 5 stalks of celery
• 2 cloves of garlic

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

The Green Queen

• ½ bunch dandelion greens
• 5 stalks of celery
• 1 apple
• 1 beet (golden or red)

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

Royal Red

• 2 apples
• ½ bunch dinosaur kale
• 1 cucmber
• 1 beet

Juice the above ingredients. Mix with a spoon and add a pinch of salt. Enjoy!

Choco-Wanna Bee

• 2 heads romaine lettuce
• 4 carrots

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

I tell ya’ this one tastes like chocolate mylk, but way better for you!

I’m off to make a green drink…

Sue

Hello!

When it comes to your health and wellness ~ one word symbolizes all you need. BALANCE. Balance your food choices, Balance your Weight! Watch the video below and get inspired to create balance for yourself today!

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Have a wonderful day! I wish you balanced radiant health and beauty everyday! If you found this video helpful, please help me spread the message of balance by sharing this post with your family and friends on facebook. It helps to have those around you on-board with the balance concept and not pulling you to extremes!

In Love and Balance,

Sue

A Raw Superfood traveling tip ~ bring Blondie along!

Hello!!! Here is traveling tip and excellent smoothie you can make on the go or at home. I call it Blondie…this smoothie makes you feel vibrant, light and happy.

Click play on the video below and enjoy!

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Will you be making Blondie? I would love to hear about your favorite superfood smoothie creations. Please feel free to post your most yummiest, nutrient dense way to start the day with a smoothie down below in the comments and spread the smoothie LOVE around the WORLD. Thanks for watching today. Please share with your friends on facebook and get  blending today!

Blondie Superfood Smoothie:

Blend the following in a VITAMIX:

2 bannanas

1/4 avocado

1/4 c. coconut flakes

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp Earth (Vitamineral Earth from HealthForce Nutritionals)

spring water to cover ingredients in the blender

YOUR pure love and intention to LIVE WELL

One smoothie at time…our bodies get true nourishment that tastes divine!

To your radiant health and beauty,

Sue