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Recovered Type 1 Diabetic Enjoys Rawumptious Meal I recently had the honor of being invited to dinner at June's lovely home. After strolling her magnificent garden picking vegetables and herbs that were to be prepared, we enjoyed a truly gourmet meal together. It was beautiful to look at, living and simply prepared with love. I left that evening feeling vibrant and full of joy having shared that extraordinary meal with the Louks and their friends. The next day my blood sugar was 78, in the optimal healthy range.
This number is significant to me because five months prior I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. At the time of my diagnosis I was eating what I thought was a healthier version of the standard American diet. After a negative experience with an endocrinologist -- I was over prescribed insulin and prescription medication and told I would only get worse -- I felt horrible and was barely able to care for my young son. That unfortunate experience turned out to be my biggest blessing. It prompted me to do my own research on natural healing and immediately started on a vegan diet. The more I learned about how our bodies are capable of healing with the proper foods, the more I moved into a raw diet and by necessity, lowering my dependence on insulin and medication. *I was fortunate to quickly get into the Tree of Life in Arizona for their reversing diabetes program under the care of Dr. Gabriel Cousens. It was there that I went completely raw... and completely insulin free, twenty days after being diagnosed — and have been ever since. I check my blood sugar every morning and it is consistently in the non-diabetic range of under 100 -- and on very good days in the optimal health range of 70-85. I credit my rapid healing with early action to heal the physiology of my body through raw foods, supplements & herbs. I recently had a blood panel done so see my progress. I have miraculous improvements going on in my body... five months after being told I would only get worse... I am considered healed with proof in those numbers. I feel phenomenal and absolutely thrilled to share this information with those who don't yet know how powerful it is — I certainly didn't.
I applaud June for getting the word out on the raw food lifestyle with her beautiful book and "uncooking" classes. Rawumptious Recipes makes raw food accessible to everyone with simple, amazing recipes. Eating vibrant living foods is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and those you love. This valuable information needs to get out there not only for its amazing healing qualities, but also for the optimal health of ourselves and our children.
Michele Farinola, thriving mom to 4-year-old Julian, TV/documentary producer
*Twenty days after being diagnosed I was completely raw and completely insulin free — and have been ever since.
Another Recovered Type 1 Diabetic Enjoying Rawumptious Dinners "I love that I can pick up this cook book and make a delicious four course meal that is loved by each member of my family! After my kids and my husband are delightfully satisfied by the food in these meals (that I use for my own medicine), when it's all said and done it took no more that a few minutes and a handful of accessible ingredients."
Joanna Measer Kanow (Type 1 Diabetic, thriving without the use of insulin by enjoying a live food diet)
Local Mom and Family Improves Family Health I was so inspired at the Raw Foods class at June Louks house! I keep her Rawumptious cookbook on my kitchen counter as I refer to it often to make the delicious recipes. June's warm hospitality, gorgeous home, abundant information about raw foods, and delicious foods to sample, and an amazing lunch made it such a great day. I am adding more and more raw foods to my diet and to my kids' diets as well. I am also inspired by June's prolific garden to grow a vegetable garden of my own to enjoy. Thank you so much June for caring about my health, my family's health, and the health of our planet! Jennifer Brady, LCSW Art and Play Therapist for Children
Post Hip Replacement, Excellent Report on Blood Work, Louks Girls "I have been a tennis instructor for over 40 years. For many years my clientele was from Hollywood including Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman and Merv Griffin. Now I mostly teach youngsters out in Malibu where I live...
"Recently, a neighbor asked me to teach her four girls. I noticed that they were different: bright eyed, non-reactive, and calm. Seldom sick, these girls also had a great energy level and surprising endurance on the court. I was curious why these four kids seemed to be different. I learned that their mother, June Louks, had had a health crisis two years earlier and after much study started eating "raw". Soon her family followed her. Their health dramatically changed. Maladies disappeared. Weight loss occurred to those who needed loss.
"As more and more of her Malibu neighbors asked for her nutritional guidelines, June started giving seminars at her home which start in her organic garden. After picking fresh ingredients, June demonstrates the proper preparation of incredibly delicious raw smoothies and many food items. She later serves a scrumptious raw lunch. Interest is growing and her seminars are packed.
"I recently went raw and lost 30 pounds. My blood numbers are spectacular and, at 70, I haven't felt this good in 20 years. My doctor wants to know more.
"It's clear that nutrition in our country must change from a processed food culture to a healthier diet. Instead of trying to cure the ailments of unhealthy people I am convinced that the time is right for a person like June to help others come to the conclusion that it's infinitely better to prevent the problem than treat it. It fits in with our president's emphasis on a more green and healthier lifestyle.
"June is gracious, humble, and intelligent. She explains her diet and how she makes the entire gamut of food from beverages to entrees and desserts out of raw and organic produce. Her raw smoothie with fruit and a variety of greens is absolutely delicious. Rawumptious Recipes, which started as a service to her friends, is a gift to our community."
Forrest Stewart, Tennis Coach and Former Tennis Professional
Weight Melts Off, More Radiance, With Rawumptious Meals "After 2 weeks since attending your "uncooking" class, I have lost a total of 8 pounds, have a flatter belly, eat less food, and don't have cravings to eat all the food I was eating. I've found that when we're from a wealthier society it moves us to eat and drink the finer things in life, but in the mean time it is endangering our health in a big way. God has asked us to take care of ourselves, the temple he gave us, and we can all better heed this scripture. God says that he has created the proper foods for us to eat but society is not listening and it suffers many ailments. When our colon is clean the toxins are flushed and one creates a healthier environment for a healthier life. I ask GOD to continue blessing you in spreading your lifelong, educated knowledge, the time you've spent in research, the reading of many books and be able to encourage all surrounding you for it is GOOD, in Jesus name Amen. Now, my clothes fit better and people say my face is so pretty. I'm getting rest, sun, and exercise. The day I took your class I went home and began feeding my kids snacks from your book without telling them what I was doing because I wanted to see there reaction and they just ate it up.
"I use to be a Registered Nurse and know intimately how poor quality food is ruining our society. I feel sorry for people who are trapped in their bodies, mind, and addictions and are unable to help themselves. I will help to make an impact on anyone that comes my way cause I have so much Aloha to give. I don't see it as a diet, I see it as a new way of preparing food, once you get the ingredients in your house, your good to go.
"I use to be a vegetarian before I got married 16 years ago but the recipes were bland and did not appeal to my palette. I've been a gourmet cook for a long time with a lot of cook books in my library. I've studied food a lot, eaten a lot of food from around the world, and feel very comfortable putting the new ingredients together. I find the combinations June has put together quite intriguing, surprisingly appetizing, and easy to get the good taste. There is no lack in gourmet taste. Thank you for you having experimented with the different ingredients and putting it all together the right way to make them so appetizing.
"I was at the closing ceremonies of the Malibu Little League Baseball today at the Bluffs and was gratefully surprised to see that they were serving raw jicama, beets, and carrots freshly grated on the spot. I bought it and began eating while everyone else was eating hamburgers and hot dogs. The ladies came up and said, "Wow you must have bought that yourself to the field." I said, "No, they are serving it fresh next to the ice cream stand. My 6 year old, who is a dessert eater, asked if she could just have a raw carrot to eat and they gave it to her. We need to be better examples to our children so they in turn eat healthier on their own fruition, learning from seeing.
"Again, I express my deep Mahalo's for all the thought, preparation, and research you have done on this critical topic of eating. I ask God to continually bless you and your family. Bless all of the families that will be blessed by your gathered knowledge and may they prosper in life."
Mahalo nui loa,
Wailani O'Herlihy, Real Esate Agent and Mom
40 Pregnancy Pounds Melt Off And Feeling Great After 2 Months Rawupmtious! "I too have lost significant weight and feel WONDERFUL!! I have lost 40 lbs in the past two months since going raw. I am back to pre-pregnancy weight and the baby is only 6 months old. Took me 1 year to take it off with my first child. More importantly, I have boundless energy and feel the best I have felt in years.
"Thank you June for educating us all about this!!"
Wendy Withers, Radiant Mother of 2
"After 2 months drinking Rawumptious Green Smoothies, my blood work lab results are impressive! The Louks' Family Book, Rawumptious Recipes is a daily exercise in good health. My wife and I enjoy all the delicious recipes, especially the Super Green Power Smoothie and Jeff's Blueberry Smoothie. This raw lifestyle has given me more energy, focus and fulfillment. Thank you, June, for your kid tested recipes that taste wonderful. "
Dan Withers, Commercial Real Estate Broker
Gradual Weight Loss and Feeling Great With A Fresh Perspective On Food Choices Learned At "Uncooking" Classes "Last year I began meeting with June on a weekly basis. During our meetings she would bring out different raw dishes we would enjoy during our meetings. I never knew what to expect, but they were all delicious. Soon I started going to the weekly Farmer's Market. Excess weight has melted off and I have lost 20 pounds. I have dropped several pant sizes! My whole family has started eating better and we feel healthier.
"Recently my daughter and I attended a few of June's "Uncooking" classes. We love learning June's fresh combinations! Once the fresh food is in the house, it is really so easy!"
Carol Westcott, Interior Designer
Family Goes Vegan For Colon Health "I grew up with my father fighting colon cancer. He was one of the first 8 people to be approved for use the now common chemo-therapy. He was only 39 when he was diagnosed, my sister Cynthia was also diagnosed at a young age with colon cancer at 50 and my brother Matt at 49. Other extend family members have also been diagnosed with colon cancer. My bother Matt's situation was especially grave. After two years of doing everything Western Medicine had to offer the doctors at the Moore's Cancer institute in San Diego said his body could take no more.
"Meanwhile, my other sister had began learning about the curative potential of a plant based diet with Ray Murphey outside San Diego. Although we both have had what most would think a very California healthy diet, she had eyes to see that there was more to learn. I thought I'd give this plant based diet a try before I advocated it for my brother. I figured if I felt better then I say to give it a go, but if I felt listless and deprived then I'd bear the brunt of the experiment and wouldn't recommend it. I felt great. I haven't had fits of low blood sugar for over a year now and my stomach doesn't cramp up after breakfast, not to mention my plate is prettier than ever.
"Unfortunately, my personal experiment wasn't enough to alter his course. He passed three months later leaving behind many loved ones including a wife and three young children. I am also hoping that he has also left behind a change in the future course of my family's health. It wasn't long ago that I thought that vegetarians were a pain to have for dinner, now our family has "Shrek Smoothies" for breakfast and are headed to a future filled with energy and a real fighting chance against colon cancer."
Elsie Sims, Vegan Mother of 4
Vegetarian's Depression Lifts After Drinking Green Smoothies! "This is so wonderful; really June. I have been a vegetarian for about 2 years, and flour and sugar free for about 3 years..but my energy level was still low and I can be prone to depression. Even in just the 5 days I have been doing this, I feel remarkably better. AND I crave healthier meals overall. Its amazing, because by our standards someone might have viewed my diet as already healthy; but these smoothies nourish in a way that my supplements did not..I am sharing the smoothie recipe with friends and with my mom, who has had some clotting issues which put her on medications which I believe sap her of nutrients. So, God bless you, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. What you are doing is changing the quality of people's live, possibly saving them. I am so grateful!"
Mia Wig, Book Specialist at Village Books
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