Based on years of research and personal experience I have unlocked the secret to healthy |iving. lI: rec||y :imp|e, crecIe cn cnIi-infcmmcIcry cieI cnc |ife:Iy|e. Ihi: IruIh |ecc me Ic write mythird book, Crazy Sexy Diet. Here are some of the principles to get you started: Fol low a lowfat,vegetarianor better yet, veganprogram that emphasizes balancing your bodys pH by eating more lush whole foods, lowglycemic fruits, raw veggies, alkalizing green drinks, and superpowered green smoothies. Create a lifestyle high in love, joy, and peace and low in stress. Stress is the root cause of most if not all chronic diseases. Vibrant health is Lc:ec cn whcI ycu ecI crink cnc Ihink, prcper exerci:e, periccic ceIcxifccIicn cnc |cI: cf cozy sleep. I hope these resources supercharge you on your wellness journey. Make juice not war baby! Peace and veggies, Kris Carr Mind & Body Resources Kitchen Juicer: Breville MultiSpeed Ikon Blender: Vitamix Body Care Far Infrared Biomat Far Infrared Sunlight Sauna Needak Rebounder Neti Pot & Neti Salt Essential 3 Aromatherapy Oils Dry Brush Gloves Nutiva Coconut Oil Super Witch Bath Recipe Mix 2 cups of Epsom salt or Himalayan Bath Salt Crystals, cup of raw apple cider vinegar, cup of baking soda and lavender in a warm tub and soak your cares away. Colon Hydrotherapy Directories Ihe Cc|cn Ihercpi:I: NeIwcrk International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy Find A Shrink National Association of Social Workers Ihercpi:I DirecIcry Detox Centers Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute (Puerto Rico) Hippocrates Health Institute (West Palm Beach, Florida) Optimum Health Institute {Scn Diegc, C/ & /u:Iin, IX) Wheatgrass Delivery Perfect Foods Wheatgrass Central Kris Basic Supplements & Superfoods (optional) E3 Live Dr. Ohirras Probiotics Digestive Enzymes Lifes DHA Amazing Grasses Green Superfood Vega Protein Powder Cell Food Chlorella Emotional Freedom Technique (online resources) Icpping Sc|uIicn WeL:iIe Icpping ln:icer: C|uL EFI FrccIiIicner DirecIcry /IIrccIing /Lunccnce wiIh EFI Ly Ccrc| Lcck Recommended Books Mind Ihe /rI cf ExIreme Se|f-Ccre Ly Chery| Fichcrc:cn You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay Ihe Fcur /greemenI: Ly Dcn Migue| Fuiz Raw Food Living on Live Food by Alissa Cohen Becoming Raw by Brenda Davis Healthful Cuisine by Anna Marie Clement Veganism Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis Living Vegan for Dummies by Alexandra Jamieson Cooked Food Ihe /nge|icc Hcme KiIchen Ly Le:|ie Mcecchern Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz Ihe Vegcn IcL|e Ly Cc||en FcIrick-Gcucrecu pH & GI GI Handbook by Barbara Ravage Ihe U|IimcIe pH Sc|uIicn Ly Miche||e Schcffrc Ccck Ihe pH Mircc|e Ly FcLerI Ycung cnc She||ey Fecfcrc Ycung Health Challenges Dr. Neal Barnards Program for Reversing Diabetes Ihe SpecIrum Ly Decn Crni:h Crczy Sexy Ccncer Iip: Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor AntiCancer by David ServanSchreiver Life Over Cancer by Keith Block Healing the New Childhood Epidemics by Kenneth Bock Detox Hippocrates LifeForce by Brian Clement, PhD Clean by Alejandro Junger Ihe Fcw Fccc DeIcx DieI Ly NcIc|ic Fc:e Recommended DVDs Mind & Body Crazy Sexy Cancer by Kris Carr Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days Louise Hays You Can Heal Your Life A Vibrational Approach to Healing Pain and Illness Workout & Yoga Intensati: Intention and Power A High Energy Workout for Body Mind and Soul Ircn:fcrm Ycur:e|f wiIh JivcmukIi Ycgc Freeing the Bird of Prana: Yoga Level 2 Ihe Irccy /ncer:cn MeIhcc McI WcrkcuI Mcri:c Icmei Hccp 8ccy Recommended CDs Meditations for a Miraculous Life by Marianne Williamson Ihe /rI cf ExIreme Se|f-Ccre Ly Chery| Fichcrc:cn How to Lose Weight by Carol Look SelfHealing by Louise Hay Ihe Scu| cf Hec|ing MeciIcIicn: Ly Deepck Chcprc Ihe U|IimcIe Ecge Ly Icny FcLLin: Daily GoTo Health Booster Recipes Make Juice Not War Green Drink Its our motto and our morning beverage. Heres what we serve in the Carr/Fassett home daily. This recipe makes almost 32 oz. 2 large cucumbers (peeled if not organic) 8ig f:I fu|| cf kc|e cr rcmcine 8ig f:I fu|| cf :weeI pec :prcuI: {if ec:y Ic fnc) 45 stalks celery 12 big broccoli stems 12 pears or green apples (optional) *Other optional greens we love: spinach Kris Carrs Green Smoothie Makes enough for 2 people. You can adjust the recipe accordingly. My taste buds are different than yours so dont be afraid to play! 1 Avocado 12 pieces of low glycemic fruit: we love green apple, pear, berries & cantaloupe 1 Cucumber A bit of kale or romaine or spinach CcccnuI wcIer {cr purifec wcIer) Stevia to taste *You can also add a sprinkle of cinnamon and some cacao. *You can also use coconut meat or almond butter or nut milk in place of avocado Tips for Stocking Your Fridge !"#"$%&'&%'()*"&+,&%+("&+,&-."&,++/%&0+1$**&23/&43&(0&,#4/5"&'3/&)'3-#06&7+1&/+&3+-&3""/ everything! This is just a guide, a snapshot of my kitchen. Veggies / pH Lc|cncec, cnIi-infcmmcIcry, |cw fcI cieI i: p|cnI-Lc:ec cieI i: Ihe hec|Ihie:I cieI cn Ihe p|cneI, enc cf :Icry. Iherefcre veggie: cre Ihe mcin evenI cn Ihe Crczy Sexy DieI cnc Crczy Sexy C|ecn:e. Scme cf Ihe Icp prize fghIer: inc|uce: CucumLer:, Lrcccc|i, kc|e, cc| lards, celery, parsley, cabbage, romaine, red lettuce, spinach, peppers, zucchini, asparagus, red peppers, chard, green beans, alfalfa sprouts, lentil sprouts, mung bean sprouts, sweet pec cnc :unfcwer :prcuI:, cnicn:, gcr|ic, |eek:, ccu|ifcwer, winIer :uc:h, ccrrcI:, crugu|c, bok choy, sweet potatoes, parsnip, turnips, kohlrabi, tat soi, jicama the list is endless. Fruit Avocados and tomatoes, green apples, lemons, limes, grapefruit, pears, grapes, and berries are all good choices. While fruits are healthy, lowglycemic fruits (those that are less sweet, like blueberries) are better for your blood sugar. Become familiar with the glycemic index. A good resource is Ihe Gl HcncLcck Ly 8crLcrc Fcvcge. Keep in mind that fruit is slightly ccicifying. IhcI :cic, fruiI i: c|:c |cccec wiIh viIcmin: cnc minerc|: cnc i: very c|ecn:ing. Sc you dont have to skip it all together. Just go easy, no need to spike your blood sugar, wig cuI ycur pcncrec:, feec yec:I {cr ccncer) cr fccc ycur L|ccc wiIh Icc much in:u|in. /|| cf which are common occurrences when consuming large amounts of sugar, especially white :ugcr. l: fruiI cifferenI Ye:, Leccu:e iI hc: fLer cnc Ihe cfcremenIicnec nuIriIicnc| gcccie:. I tend to be on the conservative side when it comes to sweet treats. Better to be safe than :crry i: my mcIIc. Iherefcre, Iwc cr Ihree :erving: cf fruiI cre p|enIy per ccy. Sweeteners Stevia, yacn syrup, and agave syrup are my favorite alternatives to sugar. Stevia and yacn dont affect your blood sugar; agave raises it only slightly. Stevia is actually an herb from a plant that grows in Paraguay and Brazil. A little goes a long waythis wonder plant is about 300 Iime: c: :weeI c: :ugcr. lI ccme: in pcckeI: cr c: c |iuic {:Icre :Ievic in ycur pcnIry). Flours and Meals G|uIen-free fcur: inc|uce: cmcrcnIh fcur, L|cck Lecn fcur, fcx:eec mec|, pcIcIc fcur, ccI fcur, uincc fcur, mi||eI fcur, nuI fcur, cnc mcre. Check cuI 8cL: Fec Mi|| cI bobsredmill.com to get an idea of whats available. Flours are best stored in the freezer. Dairy Alternatives Dumping dairy is way easier than you think. Rice, almond, oat, and hemp milk are my per sonal favorites as alternatives to dairy. Favorite cheese alternatives include: Brooklynbased Dr. Cow (drcow.com) nut cheeses, Eat in the Raw parmesanlike from nuts, and Daiya cheese. Daiya is a tapiocabased cheese that melts like the real thing. Its great for the cccc:icnc| vegcn ue:cci||c:, |c:cgnc, cnc gri||ec chee:e :cncwiche:. Ncw Ic Ihe LuIIer:. Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread kicks dairy butters ass! For a good mayonnaise alter native, try Vegenaise or make your own raw mayo with cashews. Egg Replacers Egg: cre Ihe E|mer: g|ue cf cccking-Ihey mcke Ihing: hc|c IcgeIher. 8uI ycu ccn fnc great standins in the form of soft tofu, mashed bananas, arrowroot powder, and chickpea fcur. Ycu|| neec Ic experimenI c LiI Ic :ee whcI wcrk: Le:I in cifferenI recipe:. Ycu ccn c|:c try EnerG Foods egg replacer for baking jobs. Mock Meats Okay, let me be honest. Reproduction pretend meats are highly processed, and too much of it defeats the purpose of living a veggie lifestyle. However, some mock substitutes are healthier than others, and if you are having trouble transitioning, meat substitutes serve a valuable purpose. Here are my favorites brands: Gardein (contains gluten), Sunshine Burgers, Field Roast (contains gluten), Morning Star, and LightLife. As much as possible use soy products that are close to their whole form. Soybeans, edamame, tempeh, and moderate amounts of tofu are your best choices. Nuts and Seeds NuI: cnc :eec: cre pcckec wiIh viIcmin:, minerc|:, gccc fcI:, prcIein, cnc fLer. Ycur cpIicn: inc|uce: c|mcnc:, peccn:, wc|nuI:, mcccccmic:, hcze|nuI:, pine nuI:, pumpkin :eec:, fcx seed (use a small grinder for these or buy them already ground), sesame seeds, hemp seeds, chic :eec: {Ihe:e mcke yummy cerec| cnc puccing:), cnc :unfcwer :eec:. Fcr :precc:, Iry raw almond butter, cashew butter, and tahini (made from sesame seeds). Always buy fresh rcw nuI: cnc :Icre Ihem in Ihe fricge cr freezer: rcc:Iec nuI: gc rcncic much mcre uick|y. Peanuts and peanut butter are usually heavily sprayed with pesticides. Even organically grcwn pecnuI: ccn hcrLcr mc|c, inc|ucing ccngercu: kinc: IhcI give cff Icxin: cc||ec cfc toxins. If you enjoy peanut butter, buy organic, and eat it in moderation. Fermented Foods Naturally fermented foods such as raw (vinegarfree) sauerkraut and kimchi are high in good LccIeric: Iheyre c|:c c gccc :curce cf 8 viIcmin:. Ihey mu:I Le rcw, hcwever. Fc:Ieurizc tion kills life (good and bad), destroys enzymes, and reduces the nutrient content. Another reason a plantbased diet loaded with complex carbs and raw fruits and veggies is so great fcr ycu i: IhcI Iheir fLer: ccI c: preLicIic:. FreLicIic: cre Ihe fccc ycur prcLicIic LccIeric Ic cine cn. Ihi: ncuri:hmenI mcke: Ihem :Ircng cnc hec|Ihy, c||cwing Ihem Ic mu|Iip|y cnc keep their kingoftheroost status in your colon. Fermented foods include Braggs organic unpasteurized apple cider vinegar, tempeh, raw sauerkraut, and unpasteurized white miso (awesome in dressings, spreads, and soup). Tips for Stocking Your Pantry !"#"$%&'&%'()*"&+,&%+("&+,&-."&,++/%&0+1$**&23/&43&(0&)'3-#06&85'439&0+1&/+&3+-&3""/ everything! This is just a guide, a snapshot of my kitchen. GlutenFree Grains and Noodles Whole grains (glutenfree, if youre sensitive) are a big part of the Crazy Sexy approach. Gccc chcice:: mi||eI, uincc, LuckwhecI, Lrcwn rice, wi|c rice, cmcrcnIh, cnc Ieff c: whc|e grains or pastas, 100 percent buckwheat soba noodles (most brands contain wheat), Iinkyccc rice pc:Ic, cnc /ncienI Hcrve:I uincc pc:Ic. CcI: cre fne even fcr Ihe g|uIen- sensitive or those with celiac disease, as long as they are from a safe brand (one that pro ce::e: ccI: in euipmenI IhcI cce: ncI prcce::e: grcin: ccnIcining g|uIen). Gluten and NonGluten Breads and Snacks Corn tortillas, mochi, and other brown rice products. I love the brown rice crackers made by Sesmark, SanJ crackers, and Edward & Sons. Food for Life Baking Company makes awe some glutenfree breads and wraps. Amys gluten free pizza. Check out Glutino and Glutano snacks and Pamelas Products for cookies, dessert mixes, and pancake mixes. Whole Foods makes a glutenfree line as well. Just read the labels, because some of the foods contain milk and eggs. Note: If you do not have a gluten sensitivity try Ezekiel brand sprouted bread. Beans and Legumes 8ecn: cre c wcncerfu| :curce cf prcIein cnc fLer cnc Ihere cre c wice vcrieIy Ic chcc:e from. Chickpeas, lentils, adzuki, white beans, black beans, limas, and pinto beans are the ec:ie:I Ic cige:I. Ic cuI ccwn cn gc:Iric ci:ccmfcrI {ckc meIhcne exp|c:icn:l), :cck criec beans overnight in twice as much water as beans and add a 1/2inch strip of kombu (sea weed) to the soaking water. Discard the soaking water and rinse the beans before use. If you dont have the time to soak beans, Eden brand canned beans are a good alternative. Other brands contain preservatives, but Eden uses only beans, kombu, salt, and water. Rinse before using to remove the added salt. Seasonings Fre:h cnc crgcnic :ec:cning: cre Le:I, LuI criec herL: cre fne, Icc. My :Icp|e: cre preIIy :imp|e: Ce|Iic cr Himc|cycn :ec :c|I, HerLcmcre {:ec :c|I cnc herL:), cu|:e fcke:, whecI-free Icmcri, 8rcgg: Liuic /minc:, ginger pcwcer, gcr|ic pcwcer, Lc:i|, pcr:|ey, ci|cnIrc, minI, ci||, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, curry, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, mustard seeds, and wasabi. Spice Hunter (spicehunter.com) makes fun blends. My favorite is a peppy, saltfree mixture called Zip. Pumpkin spice and apple pie seasoning, vanilla bean or alcoholfree vanilla extract are great to add to smoothies. Seaweed Secweec i: |cccec wiIh minerc|: cnc fcvcr. l e:pecic||y |cve Ic mcke rcw cr ccckec ncri rolls, a mouthwatering mineral delight. Heres another great tip: Plop leftover veggies and grains on a nori sheet, wrap, and zoom. Popular seaweeds include dulse (great on top of salads), arame, hijiki, and wakame (add this one to miso soup). Healthy Snacks 8rcwn rice ccke:, fcx crccker:, fre:h :c|:c, hummu:, gucccmc|e, L|ue ccrn IcrIi||c chip:, ci|- cured olives and airpopped popcorn. Once you start exploring raw foods, youll run across some really tasty raw snacks. Check out Lydias Organics, Foods Alive crackers, Lrabars, Ju:I IcmcIce: cehycrcIec veggie:, prccucI: frcm G|c:er Crgcnic Fcrm: cnc FuIh: Hemp Foods (they also make a great chia cereal, too). Chocolate & Ice Cream F|ec:e rememLer IhcI |cw-g|ycemic :weeI: cre ycur Le:I chcice fcr regu|cr u:e. Ihe fc||cw ing suggestions should be consumed in moderation por favor! Dagoba and Green & Blacks cre Iwc high-uc|iIy Ic:Iy Lrcnc:. Fcr c rcw chccc|cIe IrecI Iry U|iMcnc chccc|cIe Iruffe:. CcrcL i: c|:c c Ierrifc chcice, e:pecic||y Leccu:e iI cce:nI ccnIcin cny ccffeine. Gc|cie: Carob Bars are my personal favorite. How about ice cream? Check out Rice Dream pints cnc IurI|e McunIcin ccccnuI mi|k ice crecm cnc Lcrry cnc Lunc: CcccnuI 8|i::, c|| cre perfecI chcice: Ic :cIi:fy cn ice crecm fx. My pc|: cI Crgcnic NecIcr: mcke c ce|i:h rcw nutbased ice cream. You can also make your own. Healthy Fats Crgcnic cc|c-pre::ec exIrc-virgin c|ive ci|, fcx:eec ci|, hemp :eec ci|, wc|nuI ci|, cnc Ucc: Choice (a blend of healthy oils) are loaded with healthy omega3 fatty acidsimportant for memcry, recucing infcmmcIicn, cnc |cI: cf cIher gccc :Iuff. Mcre grecI :c|cc ci|: inc|uce macadamia nut oil and avocado oil. For cooking, choose olive oil (but use low heat), sesa me, grcpe:eec, cnc ccccnuI ci|. Ihcugh Iechnicc||y c :cIurcIec fcI, in c mccercIe cmcunI ccccnuI ci| i: Ierrifc fcr ycu. lI geI: c Lcc rcp when Iurnec inIc c pcrIic||y hycrcgencIec Ircn: fcI. 8uI in iI: ncIurc| cnc unrefnec fcrm, ccccnuI ci| i: hec|ing cnc ce|icicu:. lI: cLcuI 50 percent lauric acid, the same wonderful substance found in breast milk, and boosts im munity. Coconut oil also contains antifungal properties therefore its a great oil to use if you suffer from candida. Toss it list! Time for a little fridge and cabinet makeover my friend. I know it might seem wasteful to throw out perfectly good food. But consider this, if it drains your energy bank account then theres nothing good about it. So now its time to disco over to the dumpster and say au revoir, adios, sayonara, later gater to - Ccffee, :ccc, cieI :ccc, energy crink: {rec Lu||: cnc cIher 8S), fcvcrec wcIer: & Lccze. - /|| refnec :ugcr: cnc crIifcic| :weeIener: {chcc:e |cw g|ycemic fruiI: cnc :weeI:) - Ihe whiIe:. Ihi: inc|uce: whiIe IcL|e :c|I {L|ecchec cnc :Iripec cf minerc|:), whiIe rice, white bread, and white potatoes. - Gluten. Be a super sleuth and dump it for a whileif you notice that you feel a lot better without it, keep gluten on the adios list. If gluten doesnt bother you, chomp on some sprouted whole grain bread (Ezekiel brand rocks). - Dairy. It sucks, its gross, and its loaded with excess estrogen, drugs and hormones. Let it go. - Eliminate animal foods or at the very least, reduce to no more than twice per week (but not on the cleanse dump it).