Are you raw? Raw diets and cuisine are fast becoming the “it” way to eat—and for good reason. Raw foods are loaded with natural enzymes and maintain the inherent vitamins and nutrients often eliminated from cooking. Studies also show a raw diet can lower cholesterol levels and triglyceride concentrations plus help maintain blood pressure and prevent heart disease. For these reasons and more, we will provide recipes, tips, products and insights into trying and maintaining a raw diet with “Easy Raw.”
Easy Raw 101
Interested in going raw? Here are the five basics of raw eating.
1 | For foods to be considered raw, they cannot be heated above 116 degrees Fahrenheit, while 105 degrees is a good temperature to dehydrate foods. |
2 | Your new best friends: fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts and grains. Most raw foodies are also vegans, but raw fish, certain kinds of raw meat and raw, unpasteurized milk can also fit into the diet. |
3 | Top raw cooking techniques include sprouting, juicing, blending and dehydrating. |
Sedona food dehydrator | Magimix Robot-Coupe food processor |
4 | Invest in some good tools, like the Sedona dehydrator ($380) and the Robot-Coupe Magimix food processor ($500). Williams-Sonoma locations (877-812-6235, williams-sonoma.com) |
5 | Buy organic. Eating raw also means food cannot be genetically modified or exposed to pesticides or herbicides. |
Pantry Essentials Committing to a raw-vegan diet often requires a pantry overhaul. In addition to a plethora of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, here are a few items you should always have on hand. Click Here >> |
Dairy Swap Replace those traditional dairy ingredients with those made from raw nuts, like this recipe for coconut-almond milk. Get the recipe here… |
Ch, Ch, Ch, Chia Seeds We look at the powerful chia seed and serve up a recipe for chia seed pudding. Click Here >> |
Protein Punch Snack on our top five picks for foods that pack a protein punch and also fit within a raw diet. Click Here >> |
Raw Crackers Prepare some raw crackers for snacking and dip with this recipe from The Rawtarian blog. Get the recipe here… |
The Bee’s Knees Honey is not just good in your tea—it’s also good for your health. Click Here >> |
Festive Dessert Try this recipe for raw vegan caramel slice from RD Raw Foodie. Get the recipe here… |
Choose Your Potion: Juice & Smoothie Recipes We look at juices and smoothies, and offer up some recipes to try. Get the recipes here… |
Cashew Cheese Cashew cheese is a dairy substitute ideal for raw foodies. Get the recipe here… |
Fermented Foods & Kombucha Tea Recipe The practice of fermentation has been used to prepare and store food for thousands of years. Kombucha tea is a great probiotic addition to a raw diet. Click Here >> |
Sprout Salad Dressings Use these raw salad dressings to top sprouts. Click Here >> |
Raw Lunchbox Pack a healthy, raw lunch with these tips and recipe for Mock Tuna Salad. Click Here >> |
The Skinny on Sugar Substitutes In a raw diet, refined sugar should be avoided. Try using dates to give those recipes a touch of sweetness. Click Here >> |
Alternative Noodles Swap out those traditional noodles with vegetables noodles. Click Here >> |
Raw & Vegan Carrot Cake Think you have to forgo delicious sweets and treats when eating raw? No way! This raw version of a carrot cake with “cream cheese” frosting will satisfy any sweet tooth. Get the recipe here… |
Raw Pumpkin Pie Recipe Satisfy your pumpkin craving and impress friends and family with this raw vegan pumpkin pie recipe from the blog This Rawsome Vegan Life. Get the recipe here… |
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