Changing Patterns and Habits While Introducing New Foods Will Be Highly Beneficial.

The key is to re-program your brain on what to crave, and how to introduce those foods into an easy pattern. There are so many raw foods out there I bet you have not tried thus far, so it would be unlikely for you to crave them yet. We need to know where to go to buy healthy food, and what choices to make when preparing or ordering out. There are many Plant Based Raw Cookbooks, and lucky for us there are more raw and vegan restaurants opening up all the time. Search online for raw and vegan recipes on numerous web sites and search for local restaurants too. You can still eat Raw and Plant Based at many restaurants by ordering numerous side dishes, appetizers, and salads. Get out of the mind set you need any kind of meat to make it a meal. Order foods with sauces on the side in case they may have sugar or dairy in them. Indian, Thai, Chinese, and other ethnic restaurants have some great veggie dishes. Keep in mind that you are eating nutrient dense foods to be the most efficient for strengthening cells while being simple to digest.

 

First things first: Clean out your pantry and refrigerator (perhaps give to friends you are not fond of...kidding). Throw out all animal products including eggs and dairy, processed foods, iodized salt, foods with processed sugar, etc. You will be amazed how a sugar addiction will decrease once you eliminate it from your diet and turn to more raw food.

 

One of the greatest adjustments of having more raw food into your diet is learning how to prepare this raw food. You will find these essentials useful: a juicer, blender, food processor, coffee grinder (for seeds and nuts), and a dehydrator (if you want to dry your own food).

Nutritional Bars:

                         Shopping List:

Veggies:

Organic is always best when you can (try farmers markets for even fresher varieties of fruits and veggies)

Kale- Super Alkalizing and great in salads if you chop super fine.

Sunflower Sprouts

Baby Spinach- Super High In Protein and Iron

Lettuce- with the roots still attached are still alive, and will last longer in the refrigerator.

Organic Maca -which is a root vegetable that is wonderful for detoxing adrenal glands

Sprouts- Sunflower Sprouts have the most protein, but try all different kinds

Avocado- Wonderful for Skin!

Carrots

Peas, or Pea Pods (High in Protein)

Celery

Cucumber

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Green/Red/Yellow Bell Peppers

Ginger

Sweet Potaotes, Yams, Squash

Almost every kind of Vegetable on the market is wonderful for you if it is fresh and Organic.

Fruits:

Bananas

Apples

Tangerines, Oranges

Melons (any kind)

Raspberries

Strawberries

Blueberries

Pears

Lemons/Limes

Most all fruit is great for you as long as it is fresh and organic.

Dates- Medijool are wonderful to use in recipies. Great fuel before a workout!

Dried Fruit- is also convenient, but make sure the only ingredient is the fruit. No sulfer dioxide.

Tibetan Goji Berries

Try Incan Berries


Frozen Fruit is perfect for smoothies. It can last much longer in the freezer. I love frozen papaya for the great enzymes.

Grains:

Brown Rice or Wild Rice Mixtures

Buckweat

Millet

Amaranth

Whole Oats (for oatmeal) or pre-packaged if there is not any sugar added.

(FYI: Rye, Barley, and Wheat all contain Gluten and not digested well by humans)

Sweeteners:

100% Pure Maple Syrup Grade B
Dates
Stevia (only if no casein or dairy is added)

Sea Vegetables:
Nori
Dulse
Kelp Noodles

Herbs:

Dried or Fresh is best when you can use-Basil, Mint, Parsley, Dill, Thyme, Cilantro, or anything else you would like.

Spices:

Black Pepper
Cinnamon
Cayenne, Cumin,
Curry Powder
Nutmeg
Chile Powder
Cardamom
Turmeric
Paprika
Most others are fine too