Raw Carob Pudding Cups!!

Here is the recipe for the pudding. It is very quick and easy. You don't even have to use a food processor if you dont want to. You can save energy and just add ingredients to a bowl and mash with a fork then sturr w/ a spoon till smooth. For the children just get yourself some individual containers and its better than JELLO that is for sure.



Raw Carob Pudding Snack

2 Ripe Avocado(pitted)
1 Ripe Banana
2 TSP Raw Carob Powder
1 TSP Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Agave Nectar(or to taste)


Blend all ingredients in food processor till smooth. Refridgerates for 2- 3 days.

Hitting the Wall w/ 100% Raw!

Part 1




Part 2

Walnut Meat Taco lunch!

Here are some pics of what me and the kiddos fixed up for lunch the other day.

Day 10 Grocery Budget Since Raw

Grocery Budget Since Raw
Family of 4

As of Day 10 we have spent Approximately 190.00 on our produce. Which has been almost 100% organic which the exception of a few items.

Our Budget on Vegan cooked was somewhere around 100.00 to 150.00 per week for a family of four and that was only buying about 50% organic foods.


The organic does make a difference. I feel like I am getting more nourishment from the organic produce as well as more flavor. The conventional doesn’t sustain me as long as the organic does.


So People love to ask is the Raw and Living Lifestyle worth it cost wise.

I must say my answer is YES! The health benefits out weight the cost. Also now we are spending less money on dietary supplements, herbs, and teas to maintain our health on a cooked diet. That money now gets allocated to the fresh produce budget. We also don’t eat out anymore (Somewhat due to the fact that the only raw restaurant in the area is 45mins away) so that money goes back into the pot for to cover other expenses as well.

I also notice there has been minimal produce waste since going 100% raw. Everything is being used and eaten before spoiling unlike when we were cooked vegan some of the fresh foods would turn on use before used.


People have been asking the question:
What are your mainstays or staple foods on a raw and living lifestyle?


Greens
Always Organic

Spinach
Kale
Swiss Chard
Romaine Lettuce

Fruit
Apples
Oranges (bulk)
Bananas
Blueberries or other fresh in season berry
Avocado
Tomatoes
Young Thai Coconuts (bulk)
Lemons (bulk)
Dates (bulk)
Raisins

Veggies
Celery
Cucumbers
Red Onions
Zucchini
Olives (don’t buy all the time)
Sundried tomatoes (last for a while)

Fresh Herbs and Spices
Celtic Sea Salt (don’t need to buy often)
Dulse Flakes (don’t need to buy often)
Dill
Basil
Parsley


Nuts and Seeds
Don’t need to buy every week

Sunflower Seeds
Walnuts
Brazil nuts
Almonds

Sea Veggies
Nori sheets
Wakame or Arame
Spirulina Powder (last for a while)

Oils and other
Don’t need to be replaced often

Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Coconut Oil
Olive Oil
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

Day 8 100% Raw! 1 week of Sucess!!

Here is a new recipe of the fam that we will be adding to our favorites. It is from Jennifer Cornbleet's book " Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People". www.learnrawfood.com


Zucchini Hummus

1 zucchini peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons raw tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic( l clove)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt


Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with s blade and process until smooth. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Stored in a sealed container in the refridgerator. Zucchini Hummus will keep for five days.



I did have to double the recipe for my family and I added a little more paprika.

Day in the Life of My Raw Children!

I know a lot of people wonder what to feed there children on a raw vegan diet. Mostly its about getting in essential nutrients for growth and also making sure it is something they will actually eat. I will give you an example of what a day might look like for my children when practicing a 100% raw diet. Keep in mind that my children are only age 4 and 2.


Early Morning 2 oranges
1 grapefruit


Midmorning Almond Milk Shake

1 cup of soaked almonds
4 cups water
pinch of celtic salt
2 pitted dates
- blend until smooth 1 min to 45 sec
- strain through cheese cloth or nut milk bag
- put milk back in blender and add the following:

1 frozen banana
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of cinammon
- blend until smooth serve immediately
- yields 2- 3 servings


or Coconut Milk Shake

1 young thai coconut meat and juice
1 banana
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon

- for chocolate shake add a few tablespoons of raw carob powder

or

Green Smoothie

1/2 bunch Spinach
2 Ripe Bananas
hanful of fresh berries
water to blend





SNACK


bananas
apples
oranges
dates
other in season fruits
1 pk of raisins
handful of goji berries
prunes
or raw baby carrots




LUNCH

Guacamole

2 ripe avocados
1/2 tomato diced( heirlooms are best)
pinch diced red onion
1/2 lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon of dulse flakes
1 teaspoon celtic salt
- mash until desired consistancy
- optional ingredients are fresh dill or cilantro, or a sprinkle of spirulina
- can be eaten wrapped in romaine lettuce leaf, flaxseed cracker(mexican flavor), or Kale Chip
or

Green Salad w/ lots of tomatoes cumcumbers and sprouts



DINNER

A gourmet recipe or dessert



Another coconut drink or

Green Smoothie
1 handful of spinach or a few kale leaves
4 cups of water
1 mango or handful of fresh berries( frozen works too)
1 banana
cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil ( organic if possible)
1 teaspoon spirulina
- can add raw agave nectar for sweetness or dates






Although it doesn't sound like a lot of food it is very filling. You assimilate way more nutrients when you eat food with the enzymes still intact. My only suggestion when children eat this way is to make sure they can get physical activities in or else they will be wired and you will feel as though they are bouncing off the walls.