HELLO and welcome to the second, super-shiny, spring-packed RawReform Newsletter.

In this issue you will find:

• News about my Get Fresh! article
• Raw foods - one of the most popular diets today
• Recipe for delicious Green Glow Soup
• Emotional Freedom Technique

A TIME FOR REJOICE

I'm feeling very happy right now - not only is it 3 years this week since I first went raw (definitely a cause for celebration), but I am currently 100% raw again at the moment and am really enjoying it. This move to 100% raw has just developed over the last few weeks for me and has come so naturally, it is really delightful - I have not pushed at all to make this happen and it feels very comfortable. Whereas before, being 100% raw often seemed distant and somewhat difficult to me, now it just feels natural and effortless and I'm very pleased to be experiencing this. I think the gorgeous warm weather here in England and positivity have helped this process enormously for me and I'm looking forward to a delicious raw summer...

GET FRESH! ARTICLE

As mentioned some time ago on my website, the next edition of the wonderful Get Fresh! Magazine - published by the Fresh Network - will contain a special article about my transformation and work on raw weight loss. If you haven't already ordered your copy, you can do so by going here: www.fresh-network.com/getfresh/index.htm

The magazine, which has been a little delayed this time in printing, will hopefully be out around the middle of June, so get your copy soon - it's a valuable raw resource.

RAW WEIGHT LOSS NEWS:

According to American online medical journal 'Medical News Today' the raw food diet is officially one of the 7 most popular diets in the world today. WOW. This is impressive news indeed - I'm thrilled to hear that so many people are turning to this natural path for recovery rather than conventional dieting methods or chemical 'miracle cures'. I really hope to see this trend continue. To read more about this international recognition for the healing powers of raw foods and to see the other 6 most popular weight loss diets, go to www.medicalnewstoday.com/index.php?newsid=5847

RECIPES:

While I've been researching the recipe section for my upcoming book, I have been trying out many exciting concoctions and my current favourite foods are green soups, which I have been eating almost daily for the last few weeks. Here is an easy generic recipe that you can adjust to your taste:

Green Glow Soup

1 large or 2 small apples, cored and chopped

Small piece of peeled and chopped ginger

Water to thin to desired consistency

2 handfuls of greens (e.g. spinach, lettuce, herbs, wild greens like dandelion leaves,

                                   rocket (US: arugula), etc)

Squeeze of lemon juice

Optional: ½ an avocado - for a creamier texture

Start by blending the apples, ginger and water in a food processor. Add in the other ingredients, blend and serve.

This is a great way to get lots of greens into your day and I find the ginger and lemon together makes this a really refreshing, pleasing dish. It is also such an easy recipe - I make different variations most days for lunch, served with some freshly dehydrated crackers - Mmmmmm...

EFFECTIVE SELF-HELP

One of the most valuable tools for self-help I have been introduced to during the course of my recovery is EFT (The Emotional Freedom Technique). For those unfamiliar with this highly effective personal transformation method, it involves simply tapping various points on your body with your fingers while repeating certain phrases which are designed to help re-balance subtle energy blocks in your system. This technique can be easily and quickly learnt for free by anyone and used on a vast range of ailments, addictions, phobias, doubts, concerns, traumas - you name it. From getting over chocolate addiction to increasing your metabolism, to making peace with yourself about your body image, EFT can really be a magical 'cure-all'. You can download a free 79 page manual from the main EFT website which shows you step by step exactly how to start using this method for your own benefit - I highly recommend it. See www.emofree.com for more information.

Well, that's it for now; I hope you've enjoyed this latest edition of the RawReform Newsletter. Do keep on sending me your news, photos and questions - it's always great to hear about other peoples' raw journeys.

Until next time, may the sun and light be with you, wherever you are.

Best wishes and blessings,

Angela. xxx

'I would not interfere with any creed of yours, or want to appear that I have all the cures. There is so much to know... So many things are true... The way my feet must go may not be best for you. And so, I give this spark of what is light to me, to guide you through the dark, but not tell you what to see.' - Author Unknown