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Raw food is the best pre- prenatal vitamin there is suggests Monica Watters, a walking one-woman spa and natural-living guru. That’s why she created this creamy smoothie with a surprise crunch (thanks to cacao nibs) and hint of spice (courtesy of ginger and cinnamon) which we’re calling the Knocked-Up-Tail—it’s a mocktail with a special purpose, if you get our drift.

“This smoothie is packed full of protein, fats, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, trace minerals and superfoods. You can literally live on it—not to mention saving thousands of dollars on fertility treatments!” says Watters, who believes it provides all the nutrients of the supplements in their pure, raw form.

The fertility superstar ingredients? Bee pollen, which is thought to stimulate egg production and maca, a Peruvian root, which has been linked to increased fertility. Apparently it works for men, too. So blend, pour into Champagne flutes, cue the Barry White, and get busy.

INGREDIENTS: (makes four 8-ounce servings)
1/4 cup raw soaked almonds

3 tablespoons hemp seeds or 1/2 avocado (alternate every other day)

2 cups fresh coconut water from baby thai coconut or raw nut milk

2 cups frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, acai, or a mix.)

2 tablespoons raw honey, agave, yacon syrup or 3 soft dates pitted

1-2 tablespoons hemp seed/ flax oil or essential oil blend (udo’s choice, 3 6 & 9)

2 tablespoons bee pollen

1-2 tablespoons spirulina or vitamineral greens

1 tablespoon of Tocotrienols

2 teaspoons maca

1 tablespoon irish moss seaweed (soaked)

1-2 teaspoons raw cacao

1 tablespoon non-alcohol vanilla extract

1-2 teaspoons fresh ginger

2 teaspoons cinnamon

pinch sun-dried sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

Blend soaked almonds, hemp seeds or avocado and 1 cup liquid until smooth. Add remaining liquid and all other ingredients and blend until smooth.

Monica Watters’ Sacred Touch Spa, 245 E. 60th St., Ste 2, New York, NY 10022, 212-838-3717, no website.

Labels: fertility, healthy shake, raw food

HSN and Carol Alt, international supermodel, actress and "go-to expert" on raw nutrition/beauty, have joined together to transform the natural beauty category with the introduction of RAW Essentials by Carol Alt.

RAW Essentials goes beyond natural and organic with skin and body products that are completely raw yet still highly effective. Made with raw ingredients that are Certified Raw(TM) by Carol Alt and free of synthetic preservatives, RAW Essentials is created through a special low-temperature manufacturing process that helps ensure the products retain the nature of the key ingredients that are essential for glowing, healthy-looking skin.

"HSN's mission is to bring new discoveries to our customers and RAW Essentials is unlike anything available in the marketplace today," said Michael Henry, SVP Merchandising for Beauty at HSN.

"I am passionate about using raw ingredients and living a completely raw lifestyle," said Ms. Alt. "My philosophy is that it's just as important to know about what we put on our bodies as well as what we put in our bodies. I created RAW Essentials for the healthy appearance and beauty of my own skin and I am thrilled at the opportunity to offer HSN viewers a fresh, raw alternative in beauty. I cannot wait for the launch in December on HSN."

Not knowing what products Carol could trust, she began creating skin care products in her very own kitchen. Raw Essentials is created from 100% raw, active ingredients derived from the earth. Unlike many other companies, Raw Essentials doesn’t use any irritating petrochemicals, parabens, preservatives, synthetic additives or fillers.

The December debut will feature four stand-out items including:

RAW-ACTIVATE Daily Revitalizing Facial Moisturizer $29.50 - 1.7 fl oz. -- Blended with aloe vera gel, virgin coconut oil and tamanu oil, this Carol Alt Certified Raw(TM) moisturizer adds a fresh, vibrant glow to the skin. It contains a powerful antioxidant that helps fight free radicals found in the environment.

RAW-COVERY Facial Revive Wash $35 - 4 fl oz. -- Formulated with aloe vera and oil of the tamanu tree, this lush, foaming face wash refreshes as it cleans. Other ingredients include: beta glucan; oat extract; sucrose cocoate, and soy protein.

RAW-SURECTION Body Wash $18.50 - 8 fl oz. -- This luxuriously gentle body wash is rich in nutrients that cleanse and filled with Carol Alt Certified Raw(TM) oils and humectants to make the bathing experience a pleasure. Raw ingredients include: aloe vera; beta-Glucan, oat extract; decyl and lauryl glucosides and alpha hydroxy acids.

RAW-JUVENATE Eye Recoup $22.50 - .5 fl oz. -- Blended to revitalize thedelicate and often dehydrated area around the eyes, this rich eye cream includes Carol Alt Certified Raw(TM) ingredients such as Aloe Vera; Coconut, Tamanu and safflower oils; Shea butter; Tocopherol; and a selection of Chinese herbs.

An expanded assortment of products will be introduced exclusively on HSN during the line's official launch January 27 - 28.

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Labels: Carol Alt, DIY, eating for good skin, food for the face, HSN, raw beauty, raw food, skin care