The Raw Food Solution

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At this time of year you might want something thick and creamy to drink but that still tastes lighter than a heavy nut-milk if you’re trying to lighten your load. I adore vanilla, so having a shake revolve around it is definitely a good thing as far as I can see! [...]

As part of the six week deep tissue detox I have been increasing my intake of green juices. I created a delicious juice yesterday that I would like to share with you.

I don’t have a juicer so I make my juices in the vitamix by blending the greens and then straining the juice in a [...]

The low fat raw vegan diet is gaining a lot of popularity in recent years as people are becoming more conscious about what constitutes a true health promoting diet. A diet based on fruit and vegetables can be a wonderful way to start eating a raw food diet as well as to promote cleansing, detoxification [...]

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If you want to get back on the raw food wagon with style and unabashed indulgence, this divinely decadent nutmilk will give you effectively a luxurious pudding in a glass.

Go on, I dare you ; )

Ingredients:

* 1 measuring cup of pecan nuts (125g/4oz)
* 3 measuring cups of pure water (app. [...]

This is a great smoothie to reduce the symptoms of PMS. Oranges are known to improve the health of the blood vessels of the uterus. Spinach is a great source of magnesium which helps to reduce muscle cramps. Cinnamon helps to keep the blood sugar levels stable to reduce cravings for carbohydrate foods.

If you choose to add the optional bee pollen this will give you an extra boost of B vitamins to help you cope with stress and alleviate depression.

Chocolate and mint are a perfect combination and come together beautifully in this delicious raw smoothie recipe.

This smoothie makes a great nourishing breakfast or snack and is great as pre-workout meal.

Here is a recipe for a raw Thai curry sauce, courtesy of Karen Knowler, The Raw Food Coach. I have also created a few raw versions of Thai meals and find the flavors much more lively than their cooked counterparts. Thanks to Karen for sharing this delicious and healthy recipe for a raw Thai vegetable [...]

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I’ve been experimenting with a low fat raw vegan diet this month so have been looking for interesting ways to vary my intake of fruit and greens.

I came up with this raw food recipe for a tropical salsa and put it inside romaine lettuce leaves to create a yummy green wrap. This [...]

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Here is a recipe for a raw fruit smoothie that makes a great breakfast on a summer’s day, a refreshing snack or a rejuvenating post workout treat.

Ingredients:

Serves 2

3 bananas
2 cups frozen blueberries
1-2 cups water or almond milk

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in blender.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!

This is one of my favourite raw dishes that has become a staple part of my diet, not only because it is delicious but also contains an incredible amount of nutrition. The added cayenne or chili pepper will certainly warm you up.

Ingredients:

Serves 1

· 4-6 large handfuls of kale sliced very thinly
· 1 avocado
· 3 Tablespoon [...]