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CAMP COOKBOOK continued Book Review PEACH CAPRESE SALAD We Rise- Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement to Restore the Planet By Climate Activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez • • • • • • • 1 large peach, pitted and cut into 3/4-inch (2-cm) slice 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch (2-cm) slices 4 ounces (113 g) fresh mozzarella, cut into half-moons Handful of fresh basil leaves Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and ground black pepper 4 Servings On a dish, arrange salad by alternating peaches, tomatoes, and mozzarella in rows. Tuck ba- sil leaves between the fruit and cheese. Drizzle gen- erously with oil and vinegar, aiming for a ratio of 2:1 oil to vinegar. Top salad with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste, mix it up. For sweeter flavor, grill peaches on medium heat, 2 minutes on each side un- til lightly charred and caramelized 12 BEND HEALTH GUIDE  | Spring 2018 Xiuhtezcatl (pronounced Shoe-Tez-Cahtl) Martinez has been a powerful voice on the front lines of a glob- al, youth led environmental movement that is suing our Government in a landmark case. He is a plaintiff in the lawsuit Juliana vs the United States, a Climate Lawsuit against the Trump administration for its failure to protect the atmosphere and future of our environ- ment. Plaintiff lawyers argue that the extraction of fos- sil fuels that our federal government allows is in viola- tion of a public trust doctrine that guarantees citizens a clean and healthy environment. Irrefutable climate science will be shown to the public, the courts and the media. Xiuhtezcatlis also the youth director of Earth Guardians group comprised of activists, artists, musi- cians and concerned citizens from around the globe who are stepping up to create positive change for our Earth. He’s worked to get pesticides out of parks, coal ash contained, and moratoriums on fracking in Ore- gon. His book is part biography, telling his indigenous, ancestral heritage with fascinating personal stories and part handbook for how to create change in your own community.He also has a new album, Break Free. Xiuhtezcatl’s activism, writings and music has sparked inspiration in a Woke Generation of youth who are ready to create much needed change in our world. Ever yday Brain Fitness & BioFlex Laser Healing therapy for sports injury, arthritis, inflammation, neuropathy and wounds. Promotes a sense of well-being. Low level laser therapy, aka, cold laser, accelerates the benefits of acupuncture and manipulative therapies. Specialized services available for brain fitness and fall prevention. Julie Carda is a certified Photobiomodulation (LLLT) Therapist. She trained in Canada under Fred Kahn, M.D. as mentioned in the best seller, The Brain’s Way of Healing. Sliding fee available 222 Uraina Lane, Bend, OR 97701 541-604-2857 | www.everydaybrainfitness.com bendhealthguide.com | BEND HEALTH GUIDE 13