I am going to start eating raw foods. Any advice, recipes, how to start?

4 Responses to “I am going to start eating raw foods. Any advice, recipes, how to start?”

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   heather says:

   May 23, 2010 at 8:35 pm

   I wanted to go raw as well, So, I started with a 21 day vegan detox. I just completed it. I took it right down to the basics in 6 meals/day (which is what I do anyway). I ate the same 6 meals/week! So, there were 3 meal plans for the 3 weeks. I balanced my daily protiens, carbs-(somewhat difficult for me), fats and fiber! Drink a lot of water (1 oz./lb) and only pure coffee or tea (if necessary)! I made it with water only for the 3 weeks and love it! If you want fruit juice… Eat it! So, you get the fiber from the fruit. And removed any added flavorings, sauces, and bloating foods from your meal such as: stevia, sea salt, soy sauce, broccoli, etc. (No condiments) I used lemon on my salads. It is good for your body to digest warm food so steam a lot of your veggies! And, be sure to have at least 2 vegetables for lunch as well as, for dinner. Then, include a salad of mixed greens for every dinner! Good luck!

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   Dee says:

   May 23, 2010 at 8:43 pm

   Raw foods are very good for you, but eating some cooked foods is also very healthy. What is it you are trying to cure? Certain foods, whether cooked or raw, are not good for certain diseases. Fruit and vegie salads with seeds and nuts are my favorite raw foods that are part of a balanced diet (carbs, protein, vits & minerals). Don’t forget a good source of calcium and protein if you go raw.

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   moviedudee says:

   May 23, 2010 at 8:14 pm

   Veggie Spring Roll =)

   This vegetarian Chinese-style spring roll recipe uses shiitake mushrooms and soy sauce for a very Asian flavor. You can also learn how to wrap spring rolls by following my illustrated step-by-step instructions here.
   INGREDIENTS:
   1/3 green cabbage, chopped into thin pieces
   2/3 cup fresh bean sprouts
   1/2 cup snow peas, sliced into thin strips
   3/4 cup shiitake or portabello mushrooms, sliced thin
   3 scallions, chopped
   2 carrots, grated
   2 tbsp soy sauce
   1 tbsp sesame oil
   one bunch fresh mint
   spring roll wrappers
   water
   PREPARATION:
   Combine all ingredients (except for wrappers and water) in a large mixing bowl, stirring well to coat the veggies with soy sauce and sesame oil.Submerge spring roll wrappers in water until pliable one at a time.Place 2 to 3 tablespoons in wrappers. Place two or three mint leaves on top and wrap your spring rolls. Serve with a dipping sauce.

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   Danny K says:

   May 23, 2010 at 7:20 pm

   Sushi

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