There is growing concern among many people regarding healthy eating, and the majority of us know we don't always eat like we should. Raw food is finding its way into many people's diets, and adults and children alike are discovering that healthy foods can be tasty and delicious. Just because something is labeled "healthy" does not mean it can't taste good.
More grocery stores are becoming aware of the consumer's desire for organic and nutritious raw foods. In addition to planning for healthy meals, we also should be concerned with sensible snacking. More parents are teaching their children to reach for healthy snacks rather than sugar loaded ones.
Many fast food restaurants are offering healthier choices on their menus, such as fruits and vegetables instead of fried potatoes and juice instead of sugar filled sodas.
When we shop for our groceries, we should keep in mind a few basic shopping guidelines:
#1 - Most processed convenience foods contain high levels of sodium, sugar, and cholesterol. Read the labels of the foods you buy and educate yourself regarding what the labels mean and if you can’t pronounce it you probably shouldn’t be eating it!
#2 - A good rule of thumb is to purchase non-UPC labeled foods. Granted, some stores do place a UPC label on some fruits and vegetables, but the overall concept is to buy foods in their most natural state. Choose apples, bananas, melons, berries, grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, lettuce, mushrooms, pineapple, peaches, nectarines, carrots, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, and kiwi fruit.
#3 - Don't stock up on salt and cholesterol loaded chips and avoid the soda pop aisle. Opt instead for nutritious juices, unsweetened teas, bottled water, and fiber filled healthy snack choices.
Raw foods are simple to prepare, delicious to eat, and so healthy for you. If you are concerned with weight loss, stabilizing your diabetes, having healthy looking skin and hair, a raw food diet will help you reach your dieting and health goals and improve the way you feel all at the same time. Here are a couple of raw food snack ideas you might want to try:
Recipe #1 - Celery and Apple Snack Delight
Ingredients:
* Celery and a Juicy Apple
* Peanut Butter
Instructions:
1. Wash and slice celery and apple into serving pieces.
2. Top with peanut butter.
Recipe #2 - Marinated Cucumbers
Ingredients:
* Cucumber
* Red Wine Vinegar
* Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
1. Peel cucumber, slice, and place in bowl.
2. Sprinkle lightly with salt & pepper.
3. Add red wine vinegar to cover cucumbers.
4. Marinate 2-3 hours.
5. Enjoy as a snack or in a salad.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
A Ripe Juicy Tomato - an Incredibly Tasty and Healthy Treat
There is nothing more satisfying than enjoying a fresh, ripe, juicy tomato at the peak of the growing season. Sure, you can purchase tomatoes year round in the grocery store, and some of them are tasty, but there is much to be said for growing your own tomatoes and enjoying the fruits of your labor right off the vine.
Not only do homegrown fruits and vegetables taste great, but by growing your own raw food, you can enjoy organic fruits and vegetables without the worry of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
Not only do fresh raw tomatoes taste good, they are good for you, too. Raw food such as fruits and vegetables boast of many health and beauty benefits. Here are a few things to feel good about when you enjoy eating delicious juicy raw tomatoes.
The Tomato / Cancer Connection
My friend has an amazing garden and grows some incredible tomatoes in the summer months. She often gives me tips and pointers for my own garden. She doesn't allow people to smoke in her garden because she says it will harm the tomato plants. There are mixed thoughts on this subject, but she stands her ground adamantly.
Well, guess what? Smoking might not be good for tomatoes, but tomatoes are good for smoking. They contain two acids that fight against the carcinogens created by cigarette smoke.
The tomato doesn't stop there in its war against cancer. The lycopene pigment found in tomatoes contributes to fewer chances of prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and stomach cancer. Lycopene is somewhat of a miracle ingredient that scientists believe stops cancer cells from growing.
Tomatoes Even Make You Pretty
Tomatoes are high in vitamin A, which is a great benefit for many reasons. First, vitamin A improves vision and most notably helps with night blindness, but the mighty A does more than help your eyesight. The vitamin A in tomatoes also supports shiny hair, good bones, vibrant skin, and healthy teeth.
Vitamin A combines with the vitamin C in tomatoes to provide a strong anti-oxidant defense against free radicals in the blood. Some of the beta-carotene produced by these two vitamins is lost in cooking because it destroys the vitamin C, which is why a raw tomato snack is a good choice.
Raw Tomatoes are Healthy for Your Heart
Tomatoes contain niacin, potassium, and vitamin B6. Eating tomatoes can reduce cholesterol levels, help with high blood pressure, and lower your risk for heart disease.
While the traditional saying is that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, tomatoes should have their place in your healthy diet, too. By snacking on these delicious fruits often, you'll be doing something beneficial to your health, all while enjoying something so incredibly delicious as a fresh, ripe, juicy tomato.
Recipe - The Basil Drizzle Tomato Snack
Ingredients:
Medium sized fresh ripe tomato
Balsamic vinegar (any flavor)
Olive oil
Sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh basil
Fresh chopped basil
Instructions:
Wash tomato and quarter; place on saucer.
Drizzle tomato quarters liberally with balsamic vinegar and olive oil and then garnish with the chopped basil. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.
Enjoy!
Not only do homegrown fruits and vegetables taste great, but by growing your own raw food, you can enjoy organic fruits and vegetables without the worry of hazardous chemicals and pesticides.
Not only do fresh raw tomatoes taste good, they are good for you, too. Raw food such as fruits and vegetables boast of many health and beauty benefits. Here are a few things to feel good about when you enjoy eating delicious juicy raw tomatoes.
The Tomato / Cancer Connection
My friend has an amazing garden and grows some incredible tomatoes in the summer months. She often gives me tips and pointers for my own garden. She doesn't allow people to smoke in her garden because she says it will harm the tomato plants. There are mixed thoughts on this subject, but she stands her ground adamantly.
Well, guess what? Smoking might not be good for tomatoes, but tomatoes are good for smoking. They contain two acids that fight against the carcinogens created by cigarette smoke.
The tomato doesn't stop there in its war against cancer. The lycopene pigment found in tomatoes contributes to fewer chances of prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and stomach cancer. Lycopene is somewhat of a miracle ingredient that scientists believe stops cancer cells from growing.
Tomatoes Even Make You Pretty
Tomatoes are high in vitamin A, which is a great benefit for many reasons. First, vitamin A improves vision and most notably helps with night blindness, but the mighty A does more than help your eyesight. The vitamin A in tomatoes also supports shiny hair, good bones, vibrant skin, and healthy teeth.
Vitamin A combines with the vitamin C in tomatoes to provide a strong anti-oxidant defense against free radicals in the blood. Some of the beta-carotene produced by these two vitamins is lost in cooking because it destroys the vitamin C, which is why a raw tomato snack is a good choice.
Raw Tomatoes are Healthy for Your Heart
Tomatoes contain niacin, potassium, and vitamin B6. Eating tomatoes can reduce cholesterol levels, help with high blood pressure, and lower your risk for heart disease.
While the traditional saying is that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, tomatoes should have their place in your healthy diet, too. By snacking on these delicious fruits often, you'll be doing something beneficial to your health, all while enjoying something so incredibly delicious as a fresh, ripe, juicy tomato.
Recipe - The Basil Drizzle Tomato Snack
Ingredients:
Medium sized fresh ripe tomato
Balsamic vinegar (any flavor)
Olive oil
Sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh basil
Fresh chopped basil
Instructions:
Wash tomato and quarter; place on saucer.
Drizzle tomato quarters liberally with balsamic vinegar and olive oil and then garnish with the chopped basil. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.
Enjoy!
Monday, October 4, 2010
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Friday, October 1, 2010
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
RAW FOOD SALAD RECIPES
Super Sprout Salad:
Ingredients:
1 Cup Shredded Carrots
1 Cup Shredded Cabbage
1 Cup Diced Celery
1 Cup Alfalfa Sprouts (can choose another sprout of your liking)
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Cooking Directions:
Combine all ingredients in bowl and toss
Add Spices over the top.
Thai Temptation Salad:
2 zucchinis cut into thin strips
A handful of bean sprouts (can choose another sprout of your liking)
1 cup chopped nuts (use almonds, peanuts or cashews)
1 red or yellow bell pepper cut into strips
4 green onions, diced
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
juice and zest from one lime
1 tablespoon raw olive oil
Cooking Directions:Toss all ingredients together in a bowl until well mixed.
Types of Sprouts:
Adzuki
Beanie's Awesome Mix
Christmas Present
Mung Bean
PeaBanzo
Pea Carnival
Spring Garden
Adzuki
Garbanzoid
Hot + Sweet
Lentils
San Francisco Mix
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Ingredients:
1 Cup Shredded Carrots
1 Cup Shredded Cabbage
1 Cup Diced Celery
1 Cup Alfalfa Sprouts (can choose another sprout of your liking)
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Cooking Directions:
Combine all ingredients in bowl and toss
Add Spices over the top.
Thai Temptation Salad:
2 zucchinis cut into thin strips
A handful of bean sprouts (can choose another sprout of your liking)
1 cup chopped nuts (use almonds, peanuts or cashews)
1 red or yellow bell pepper cut into strips
4 green onions, diced
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
juice and zest from one lime
1 tablespoon raw olive oil
Cooking Directions:Toss all ingredients together in a bowl until well mixed.
Types of Sprouts:
Adzuki
Beanie's Awesome Mix
Christmas Present
Mung Bean
PeaBanzo
Pea Carnival
Spring Garden
Adzuki
Garbanzoid
Hot + Sweet
Lentils
San Francisco Mix
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
RAW FOOD DIP AND DRESSING RECIPES
**Use filtered water and organic products. All recipe ingredients should be well blended, unless otherwise noted. All dips and dressings can be salted and peppered to taste and preference.
DIPS:
WALNUT RED PEPPER POWER DIP:
Ingredients:
2 cups shelled and soaked walnuts (soak them for at least 1 hour to soften)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers – drained (or fresh roasted peppers)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. lemon juice
In a food processor, pulse walnuts and cumin until walnuts are finely ground (like the consistency of Hummus). Add peppers, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Whirl until smooth.
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DIPS:
WALNUT RED PEPPER POWER DIP:
Ingredients:
2 cups shelled and soaked walnuts (soak them for at least 1 hour to soften)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers – drained (or fresh roasted peppers)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. lemon juice
In a food processor, pulse walnuts and cumin until walnuts are finely ground (like the consistency of Hummus). Add peppers, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Whirl until smooth.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
FAST FOOD NUTRITIONAL GUIDE DIRECTORY
CHILI'S:
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DEL TACO:
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ORANGE JULIUS:
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PANDA EXPRESS:
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ORANGE JULIUS:
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PANDA EXPRESS:
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
HOW TO MAKE CASHEW MILK FOR YOUR RAW FOOD RECIPES
HOW TO MAKE RAW CASHEW MILK VARIANT 1:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup raw cashews
lots of filtered water
sweetener (raw maple syrup, agave nectar or honey-optional and to taste)
sea salt (optional and to taste)
Preparation:
Soak raw cashews in water for 1 1/2 hours. Strain and rinse.
Pour soaked cashews and 2 cups water into a blender and process until smooth. Add a small amount of raw sweetener, to taste.
You can use more or less water to vary the thickness of your raw cashew milk, depending on your personal preference, but in general, you want a 1:4 ratio of cashews to water. You may also choose to strain your raw cashew milk, depending on personal preference. Raw cashew milk can be used in a number of ways like as a refreshing drink, for cereal and coffee, for soups and for smoothies.
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HOW TO MAKE RAW CASHEW MILK VARIANT 2:
Ingredients:
1 cup raw cashews
lots of filtered water
2 cups filtered water for blending
pinch cinnamon (or cardamom, or cloves)
1 tsp. honey or other sweetener of choice (soaked raisins would be good too)
a wee bit of vanilla (bean is preferred)
Preparation:
Soak about a cup of raw cashews overnight (About 8 Hours)
After soaking rinse cashews and add to a blender with about 2 cups of water
Blend it up and pour through a cheese cloth over a bowl. Twist the cloth to get out all the yummy milk
Save the pulp for whatever
Freeze a portion of the milk in an ice cube tray
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup raw cashews
lots of filtered water
sweetener (raw maple syrup, agave nectar or honey-optional and to taste)
sea salt (optional and to taste)
Preparation:
Soak raw cashews in water for 1 1/2 hours. Strain and rinse.
Pour soaked cashews and 2 cups water into a blender and process until smooth. Add a small amount of raw sweetener, to taste.
You can use more or less water to vary the thickness of your raw cashew milk, depending on your personal preference, but in general, you want a 1:4 ratio of cashews to water. You may also choose to strain your raw cashew milk, depending on personal preference. Raw cashew milk can be used in a number of ways like as a refreshing drink, for cereal and coffee, for soups and for smoothies.
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HOW TO MAKE RAW CASHEW MILK VARIANT 2:
Ingredients:
1 cup raw cashews
lots of filtered water
2 cups filtered water for blending
pinch cinnamon (or cardamom, or cloves)
1 tsp. honey or other sweetener of choice (soaked raisins would be good too)
a wee bit of vanilla (bean is preferred)
Preparation:
Soak about a cup of raw cashews overnight (About 8 Hours)
After soaking rinse cashews and add to a blender with about 2 cups of water
Blend it up and pour through a cheese cloth over a bowl. Twist the cloth to get out all the yummy milk
Save the pulp for whatever
Freeze a portion of the milk in an ice cube tray
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RAW FOOD SOUP RECIPES
**Use filtered water and organic products. All recipe ingredients should be well blended. All soups can be salted and peppered by taste and preference.
Spicey Tomato Soup:
4 large tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
4 tsp cold pressed olive oil
1 tsp grated ginger root
4 green onions
1/8 tsp cayenne
dash of cinnamon
a few sprinkles of crushed rep pepper
1 Jalepeno (optional)
1 cup filtered water
Lean, Mean and Green Soup:
1 large avocado (peeled and pitted)
2 Red bell peppers
½ Bunch of cilantro
½ Bunch of spinach
2 lemons (seeded)
1 Small jalapeno pepper
3 cups filtered water
Once blended and poured garnish with thinly sliced napa cabbage or red cabbage.
Gazpacho Soup Variation 1:
5 ripe tomatoes
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
dash of cayenne pepper or a few sprinkles of crushed rep pepper
1/2 cup of filtered water
2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, diced
Blend together all ingredients except parsley and avocado until smooth. Add avocado and parsley after all ofther ingredients have been mixed. For best taste chill/refridgerate for at least two hours to let the flavors evolve. Serve chilled or room temperature.
Gazpacho Soup Variation 2:
Mix the following ingredients in a blender until smooth:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 large ripe tomatoes
1 medium red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
4-5 pitted dates
dash of cayenne pepper or a few sprinkles of crushed rep pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 bunch of fresh basil
1/2 cup filtered water
Pour the gazpacho liquid into a bowl and cut the following vegetables into 1/2 inch cubes:
1 large avocado
1 medium bell pepper
5 sticks celery
Add the chopped veggies to the liquid. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley. For best taste chill/refridgerate for at least two hours to let the flavors evolve. Serve chilled or room temperature.
Cream of Miracle Mushroom Soup:
2 cups cashew milk
1/2 onion
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cup mushrooms
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup filtered water
Extra diced mushrooms for garnish.
The Incredible Hulk Raw Food Soup:
1/2 of a chopped cucumber
5 chopped celery stocks
1/4 cup seaweed
1/2 green bell pepper
2 green tomatoes
2 tablespoons raw cabbage/sauerkraut
1/2 cup greens chopped (spinach, chard, kale)
1/2 avocado
Garnish:
1 cup sprouts
For an extra green soup you can add a teaspoon of green powder such as spirulina.
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Spicey Tomato Soup:
4 large tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
4 tsp cold pressed olive oil
1 tsp grated ginger root
4 green onions
1/8 tsp cayenne
dash of cinnamon
a few sprinkles of crushed rep pepper
1 Jalepeno (optional)
1 cup filtered water
Lean, Mean and Green Soup:
1 large avocado (peeled and pitted)
2 Red bell peppers
½ Bunch of cilantro
½ Bunch of spinach
2 lemons (seeded)
1 Small jalapeno pepper
3 cups filtered water
Once blended and poured garnish with thinly sliced napa cabbage or red cabbage.
Gazpacho Soup Variation 1:
5 ripe tomatoes
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
dash of cayenne pepper or a few sprinkles of crushed rep pepper
1/2 cup of filtered water
2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, diced
Blend together all ingredients except parsley and avocado until smooth. Add avocado and parsley after all ofther ingredients have been mixed. For best taste chill/refridgerate for at least two hours to let the flavors evolve. Serve chilled or room temperature.
Gazpacho Soup Variation 2:
Mix the following ingredients in a blender until smooth:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 large ripe tomatoes
1 medium red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
4-5 pitted dates
dash of cayenne pepper or a few sprinkles of crushed rep pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 bunch of fresh basil
1/2 cup filtered water
Pour the gazpacho liquid into a bowl and cut the following vegetables into 1/2 inch cubes:
1 large avocado
1 medium bell pepper
5 sticks celery
Add the chopped veggies to the liquid. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley. For best taste chill/refridgerate for at least two hours to let the flavors evolve. Serve chilled or room temperature.
Cream of Miracle Mushroom Soup:
2 cups cashew milk
1/2 onion
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cup mushrooms
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup filtered water
Extra diced mushrooms for garnish.
The Incredible Hulk Raw Food Soup:
1/2 of a chopped cucumber
5 chopped celery stocks
1/4 cup seaweed
1/2 green bell pepper
2 green tomatoes
2 tablespoons raw cabbage/sauerkraut
1/2 cup greens chopped (spinach, chard, kale)
1/2 avocado
Garnish:
1 cup sprouts
For an extra green soup you can add a teaspoon of green powder such as spirulina.
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WATER - RAW FOODS FINEST
“Water, a Raw Food Stream of Health and Wealth”
When it comes to raw food for our bodies thinking outside the box is vital and labeling water as a food is an essential element of this edgy thinking. Sure water is a liquid but it is raw food in liquid form. Water is such an important part of survival that it can not merely be passed off as a mere beverage or just another drink. For the majority of us water is just an odorless, tasteless, colorless and abundant aspect of our existence that we rarely give any thought to. In the realm of a raw food enthusiast water should be embraced as a fascinating food and a crucial link to improved fitness, health and happiness. Medical experts, nutritionists, fitness professionals, training gurus, scientists and the educated general public among others for decades now have been pushing for the proper consumption of water. Encouraging healthier skin, organ maintenance and toxin flushing the attributes of water guide our bodies to perform better. It is hard to refute the notion that water is a valuable form of nourishment constantly aiding us in battles against such negatives as aging, agitation, fatigue, dehydration, sickness and even death. Since a humans internal makeup is comprised almost entirely of water it is not unreasonable to view water as the raw food that fuels us. Despite the critical role water plays in our success many of us are still choosing not drink enough. Adding a little more depth to our understanding of water will hopefully promote its use in our raw food diets.
As simple as water may appear it is it’s contact with surfaces, pipelines and contaminants that complicate this raw food subject. Due to its production nature water can pick up many impurities before it reaches our bodies. A few examples of the chemicals and elements that can infiltrate water include Chlorine, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, Nitrate, Mercury, Sulfate and Aluminum plus many more. However, the fact that water can attract harmful elements should never deter us from utilizing it as an optimal raw food source. Luckily there are a plethora of programs, governments, private companies and public advocacy groups that all fight for people to be able to obtain a satisfactory and safe supply of properly conditioned, filtered and treated water. With so many proponents of the substance water should easily be included often in our raw food indulgences and it is an intelligent decision to invest and dedicate resources towards your water sources, channels and education. Lets review a few of the avenues we have to achieve our raw food water goals.
There are many raw food recipes that require water. Smoothie and soup recipes are some of the best places to find ways to incorporate water into our raw food cooking and consumption. Even just drinking a few glasses of water in between raw food meals is a great filler that curtails hunger and provides an array of benefits to our bodies. In coordination with raw food advocates environmentally based mindsets one water craze to avoid is bottled water. What we often fail to realize is that bottled water costs more then we expect. The average person can spend more then $600 on bottled drinking water per year. Combine that with the environmental drawbacks of the plastic bottles and the hassles of procuring it becomes painfully evident that bottled water has no place in a raw food supporters home. In many comparisons bottle water was not even as pure as regular filtered sink water. A research study concluding in 1999 by the Natural Resources Defense Council testing in excess of a 100 brands of bottled drinking water discovered about 1/3 of the waters were flawed with impurities and that about 40% of the bottled water came from a municipal water facility. Filtered tap water is an ideal alternative for our raw food diets. Anywhere there is a sink, a hose, well, fountain or other drinking device that you are using it is wise to have the quality of water tested. Once water quality is assessed it is then that an appropriate filter can be implemented. Filters are very valuable as no matter how clean our tap water is they can guarantee a safer and healthier water output. There is no substitute for contaminant free drinking water and incorporating water into the daily routine should be a top priority for all raw food adventurers and this can not be stressed enough.
Water is an amazing raw food that we all should pay more attention. Water should be viewed as a complex raw food substance that anchors our vitals and facilitates a higher quality of life. We as a raw food community must appreciate water for all that it stands for. As a healer, rejuvenator, energizer, sustainer and invigorator water is truly a wonder of the raw food world. I strongly urge you to incorporate more water into your raw food diet if personal improvement and health are important aspects of your life. Water is a blessing from earth and its skies that we all would be foolish to not leverage. Incorporating a purified water resource into our raw food exploits is not a maybe but a must. Allowing for liver and kidney efficiency, shinier skin, tighter muscles, weight loss and extended stamina none of us can deny the power of water. Although we might not fully comprehend its magic there is no excuse not to embrace water within our raw food ideals. If you are having trouble thinking of new ways to cook with water in a raw food based environment it might be worthwhile to check out some of our raw food smoothie and soup recipes.
RAW FOOD SMOOTHIE AND SOUP RECIPES:
Click Here to Find Raw Food Smoothie And Soup Recipes
Click Here for More Information on Raw Food
Some More Examples of Water Used in Raw Food Smoothie Recipes
Some More Examples of Water Used in Raw Food Soup Recipes
WATER INFORMATION RESOURCES:
Information on the Health Benefits of Water
Information on Water Impurities and Chemicals
When it comes to raw food for our bodies thinking outside the box is vital and labeling water as a food is an essential element of this edgy thinking. Sure water is a liquid but it is raw food in liquid form. Water is such an important part of survival that it can not merely be passed off as a mere beverage or just another drink. For the majority of us water is just an odorless, tasteless, colorless and abundant aspect of our existence that we rarely give any thought to. In the realm of a raw food enthusiast water should be embraced as a fascinating food and a crucial link to improved fitness, health and happiness. Medical experts, nutritionists, fitness professionals, training gurus, scientists and the educated general public among others for decades now have been pushing for the proper consumption of water. Encouraging healthier skin, organ maintenance and toxin flushing the attributes of water guide our bodies to perform better. It is hard to refute the notion that water is a valuable form of nourishment constantly aiding us in battles against such negatives as aging, agitation, fatigue, dehydration, sickness and even death. Since a humans internal makeup is comprised almost entirely of water it is not unreasonable to view water as the raw food that fuels us. Despite the critical role water plays in our success many of us are still choosing not drink enough. Adding a little more depth to our understanding of water will hopefully promote its use in our raw food diets.
As simple as water may appear it is it’s contact with surfaces, pipelines and contaminants that complicate this raw food subject. Due to its production nature water can pick up many impurities before it reaches our bodies. A few examples of the chemicals and elements that can infiltrate water include Chlorine, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Copper, Fluoride, Lead, Nitrate, Mercury, Sulfate and Aluminum plus many more. However, the fact that water can attract harmful elements should never deter us from utilizing it as an optimal raw food source. Luckily there are a plethora of programs, governments, private companies and public advocacy groups that all fight for people to be able to obtain a satisfactory and safe supply of properly conditioned, filtered and treated water. With so many proponents of the substance water should easily be included often in our raw food indulgences and it is an intelligent decision to invest and dedicate resources towards your water sources, channels and education. Lets review a few of the avenues we have to achieve our raw food water goals.
There are many raw food recipes that require water. Smoothie and soup recipes are some of the best places to find ways to incorporate water into our raw food cooking and consumption. Even just drinking a few glasses of water in between raw food meals is a great filler that curtails hunger and provides an array of benefits to our bodies. In coordination with raw food advocates environmentally based mindsets one water craze to avoid is bottled water. What we often fail to realize is that bottled water costs more then we expect. The average person can spend more then $600 on bottled drinking water per year. Combine that with the environmental drawbacks of the plastic bottles and the hassles of procuring it becomes painfully evident that bottled water has no place in a raw food supporters home. In many comparisons bottle water was not even as pure as regular filtered sink water. A research study concluding in 1999 by the Natural Resources Defense Council testing in excess of a 100 brands of bottled drinking water discovered about 1/3 of the waters were flawed with impurities and that about 40% of the bottled water came from a municipal water facility. Filtered tap water is an ideal alternative for our raw food diets. Anywhere there is a sink, a hose, well, fountain or other drinking device that you are using it is wise to have the quality of water tested. Once water quality is assessed it is then that an appropriate filter can be implemented. Filters are very valuable as no matter how clean our tap water is they can guarantee a safer and healthier water output. There is no substitute for contaminant free drinking water and incorporating water into the daily routine should be a top priority for all raw food adventurers and this can not be stressed enough.
Water is an amazing raw food that we all should pay more attention. Water should be viewed as a complex raw food substance that anchors our vitals and facilitates a higher quality of life. We as a raw food community must appreciate water for all that it stands for. As a healer, rejuvenator, energizer, sustainer and invigorator water is truly a wonder of the raw food world. I strongly urge you to incorporate more water into your raw food diet if personal improvement and health are important aspects of your life. Water is a blessing from earth and its skies that we all would be foolish to not leverage. Incorporating a purified water resource into our raw food exploits is not a maybe but a must. Allowing for liver and kidney efficiency, shinier skin, tighter muscles, weight loss and extended stamina none of us can deny the power of water. Although we might not fully comprehend its magic there is no excuse not to embrace water within our raw food ideals. If you are having trouble thinking of new ways to cook with water in a raw food based environment it might be worthwhile to check out some of our raw food smoothie and soup recipes.
RAW FOOD SMOOTHIE AND SOUP RECIPES:
Click Here to Find Raw Food Smoothie And Soup Recipes
Click Here for More Information on Raw Food
Some More Examples of Water Used in Raw Food Smoothie Recipes
Some More Examples of Water Used in Raw Food Soup Recipes
WATER INFORMATION RESOURCES:
Information on the Health Benefits of Water
Information on Water Impurities and Chemicals
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Great community. I have found tons of great recipes here and gotten a lot of good answers to my question.
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I have found some useful raw food recipes here. There is some great information here if you digg around enough.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
RAW FOOD SMOOTHIE RECIPES
**Use filtered water and organic products. All recipe ingredients should be well blended.
Banana and Strawberry Lettuce Blast:
2 bananas
6-7 strawberries
1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera
half a head lettuce
1 cup of filtered water
Minty Meltdown:
2 medium bananas
1 medium cucumber
2 tbs fresh basil
1 tbs fresh mint
2 small peaches or 1 apple
1/2 cup of filtered water
Berry, Banana, Baby Blast:
1/2 pint rasberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 pint blueberries
2 bananas
3 big handfuls of baby spinach
2 cups of filtered water
Chocolate Chiller:
2 Bananas
1 cup soaked, sprouted, brown sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons Carob
a drop of almond extract
2 cups of filtered water
Cashew Milk Shake:
Chilled cashew milk and a few frozen cashew cubes
1 banana
a pinch of cinnamon (other options include vanilla, cardamon, carob, almond extract, raw maple syrup, agave nectar or honey)
1/2 cup of filtered water
Click Here To Learn About How To Make Cashew Milk
Kales Kaleidoscope:
1 apple
1 pear
2 bananas
1 1/2 cups of kale
1 stalk of celery
2 cups filtered water
Green, Citrus, Mint Zest:
2 oranges
1 lemon
1 bunch of fresh mint
1 bunch of greens; spinach, parsley, kale
stevia (sweeten to taste)
Orange Chocolate:
3 oranges
1 handful of baby spinach leaves
2 tsp maca
4-6 filtered water ice cubes
Kale's Comfort:
2 bananas
2 tablespoons hulled hemp seed
1 bag or carton of blue berries
3 cups of filtered water
5 - 7 kale leaves
The Peach Arugula Appeal:
2 bananas
3 pears
2 tablespoons hulled hemp seed
A handful of raspberries (frozen or fresh)
3 cups filtered water
A handful of arugula lettuce leafs
Liquid stevia to taste
The Sweet Spin on Spinach:
1 crate of strawberries
2 pears
3 handfuls of baby spinach
1 bunch of bok choy
2 cups of filtered water
Futuristic Orange Juice:
1/2 bunch of organic spinach leaves
2 bananas
3 oranges (juice and pulp)
2 cups of filtered water
Key Lime Kale:
4 kale leaves
handful of fresh dill
1/2 lime (juice and pulp)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
2 cups of filtered water
Avocado and Apple's Algorithm:
1 Avocado
1 Whole Peeled Orange
1 Banana
2 Celery Stalks
1 Apple
1/2 cup filtered water
Ginger's Head:
1 bunch of carrots (can include green topps)
1 avocado
1/2 lemon (juice and pulp)
1/2 inch fresh ginger
sprinkle of salt
sprinkle of cayenne pepper
1 cup filtered water
Almond's All Star:
1.5 frozen bananas
1 cup of raw almonds (soaked in water for at least an hour)
1/2 cup of coconut milk
tbsp of raw honey
1/2 cup of filtered water
Kale's Kindness:
1 apple
1 banana
4-6 frozen mango chunks
12-20 large frozen blueberries
1 handful of kale
Orange's Gooey Goodness:
2 Whole Peeled Oranges
1/2 cup pecans
1/4 cup pitted dates
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup filtered water
A few ice cubes
Popeye's Power:
3 cups of baby spinach
2 cups papaya (preferably frozen)
2 Whole Peeled Oranges
1/2 cup filtered water
The Kapple Limon
6-8 kale leaves
4 apples
1/2 of a whole lemon
1 cup filtered water
The Pearcue Pine
4-6 frozen mango chunks
1 pear
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
2 celery stocks
lime juice to taste
seeds from 1 vanilla bean
1 cup filtered water
For More Raw Food Recipes Click Here
GENERIC RAW FOOD SMOOTHIE TIPS:
- A typical raw smoothie has about 14 to 16 oz of liquids. Liquid smoothie bases include filtered water, coconut water, milks made out of of nuts, etc.
-Ingredient choices include bananas, mangos, strawberries, peaches, apples, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, grapes, kiwi, goji berries, avocado, carrots, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, sunflower kernels, bell pepper, olive oil, pecans, walnuts, almonds, celery, cucumber, Nori (sea vegetable),spinach, kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, red chard, sprouts, chia seeds, ground flax seed, hemp protein powder, wheat germ powder, raw oat flakes, daikon, radishes, spirulina, bee pollen, and fresh squeezed lime or lemon to add some sweetness.
Generic Raw Food Smoothie Recipe #1:
1 handful of green leafy vegetables (40% of total)
fruit (50% of total)
2 Bananas or 1 avocado to emulsify (make creamy, 5% of total)
Spice to taste (ginger, lemon, parsley, stevia etc. etc.)
filtered water (5% of total)
Banana and Strawberry Lettuce Blast:
2 bananas
6-7 strawberries
1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera
half a head lettuce
1 cup of filtered water
Minty Meltdown:
2 medium bananas
1 medium cucumber
2 tbs fresh basil
1 tbs fresh mint
2 small peaches or 1 apple
1/2 cup of filtered water
Berry, Banana, Baby Blast:
1/2 pint rasberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 pint blueberries
2 bananas
3 big handfuls of baby spinach
2 cups of filtered water
Chocolate Chiller:
2 Bananas
1 cup soaked, sprouted, brown sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons Carob
a drop of almond extract
2 cups of filtered water
Cashew Milk Shake:
Chilled cashew milk and a few frozen cashew cubes
1 banana
a pinch of cinnamon (other options include vanilla, cardamon, carob, almond extract, raw maple syrup, agave nectar or honey)
1/2 cup of filtered water
Click Here To Learn About How To Make Cashew Milk
Kales Kaleidoscope:
1 apple
1 pear
2 bananas
1 1/2 cups of kale
1 stalk of celery
2 cups filtered water
Green, Citrus, Mint Zest:
2 oranges
1 lemon
1 bunch of fresh mint
1 bunch of greens; spinach, parsley, kale
stevia (sweeten to taste)
Orange Chocolate:
3 oranges
1 handful of baby spinach leaves
2 tsp maca
4-6 filtered water ice cubes
Kale's Comfort:
2 bananas
2 tablespoons hulled hemp seed
1 bag or carton of blue berries
3 cups of filtered water
5 - 7 kale leaves
The Peach Arugula Appeal:
2 bananas
3 pears
2 tablespoons hulled hemp seed
A handful of raspberries (frozen or fresh)
3 cups filtered water
A handful of arugula lettuce leafs
Liquid stevia to taste
The Sweet Spin on Spinach:
1 crate of strawberries
2 pears
3 handfuls of baby spinach
1 bunch of bok choy
2 cups of filtered water
Futuristic Orange Juice:
1/2 bunch of organic spinach leaves
2 bananas
3 oranges (juice and pulp)
2 cups of filtered water
Key Lime Kale:
4 kale leaves
handful of fresh dill
1/2 lime (juice and pulp)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
2 cups of filtered water
Avocado and Apple's Algorithm:
1 Avocado
1 Whole Peeled Orange
1 Banana
2 Celery Stalks
1 Apple
1/2 cup filtered water
Ginger's Head:
1 bunch of carrots (can include green topps)
1 avocado
1/2 lemon (juice and pulp)
1/2 inch fresh ginger
sprinkle of salt
sprinkle of cayenne pepper
1 cup filtered water
Almond's All Star:
1.5 frozen bananas
1 cup of raw almonds (soaked in water for at least an hour)
1/2 cup of coconut milk
tbsp of raw honey
1/2 cup of filtered water
Kale's Kindness:
1 apple
1 banana
4-6 frozen mango chunks
12-20 large frozen blueberries
1 handful of kale
Orange's Gooey Goodness:
2 Whole Peeled Oranges
1/2 cup pecans
1/4 cup pitted dates
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup filtered water
A few ice cubes
Popeye's Power:
3 cups of baby spinach
2 cups papaya (preferably frozen)
2 Whole Peeled Oranges
1/2 cup filtered water
The Kapple Limon
6-8 kale leaves
4 apples
1/2 of a whole lemon
1 cup filtered water
The Pearcue Pine
4-6 frozen mango chunks
1 pear
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
2 celery stocks
lime juice to taste
seeds from 1 vanilla bean
1 cup filtered water
For More Raw Food Recipes Click Here
GENERIC RAW FOOD SMOOTHIE TIPS:
- A typical raw smoothie has about 14 to 16 oz of liquids. Liquid smoothie bases include filtered water, coconut water, milks made out of of nuts, etc.
-Ingredient choices include bananas, mangos, strawberries, peaches, apples, oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, grapes, kiwi, goji berries, avocado, carrots, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, sunflower kernels, bell pepper, olive oil, pecans, walnuts, almonds, celery, cucumber, Nori (sea vegetable),spinach, kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, red chard, sprouts, chia seeds, ground flax seed, hemp protein powder, wheat germ powder, raw oat flakes, daikon, radishes, spirulina, bee pollen, and fresh squeezed lime or lemon to add some sweetness.
Generic Raw Food Smoothie Recipe #1:
1 handful of green leafy vegetables (40% of total)
fruit (50% of total)
2 Bananas or 1 avocado to emulsify (make creamy, 5% of total)
Spice to taste (ginger, lemon, parsley, stevia etc. etc.)
filtered water (5% of total)
COLESLAW RAW FOOD RECIPE
COLESLAW RAW FOOD INGREDIENTS:
3 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh grated coconut
1/2 cup peanuts, ground (raw, not roasted)
1 large date, soaked, pitted and mashed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons peanut oil or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground brown mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon minced Jalapeno, or to taste
Sea salt, to taste
COOKING DIRECTIONS:
Mix first 4 ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, mash the soaked date, add in the balance of the ingredients, and blend to a smooth dressing.
Pour the dressing into the cabbage and tomato mixture and mix well.
Recipe makes 4 servings. This salad keeps well for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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3 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fresh grated coconut
1/2 cup peanuts, ground (raw, not roasted)
1 large date, soaked, pitted and mashed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons peanut oil or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground brown mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon minced Jalapeno, or to taste
Sea salt, to taste
COOKING DIRECTIONS:
Mix first 4 ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, mash the soaked date, add in the balance of the ingredients, and blend to a smooth dressing.
Pour the dressing into the cabbage and tomato mixture and mix well.
Recipe makes 4 servings. This salad keeps well for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Click Here For More Wonderful Raw Food Recipes:
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