RAW Not Cooking

The hardest thing about trying a Raw diet, *for me anyway, is after I have eaten all the fruit, what then? I'm full but then dinner time rolls around and suddenly my tummy is growling and I want something more satisfying. What to "not" cook next? It's so NOT AS EASY as it Looks. Then I think it's because we are programed to think that if it's not cooked, covered in sauce or herbs it can't be good. It's was the same thing when I gave up cheese. I thought, "WTF? WHAT AM I GONNA EAT THAT DOESN'T HAVE CHEESE?" turns out food actually tastes all right without cheese! Also it tastes pretty good without gravy or sauces, especially if it is fresh.

#Yums!

The BIGGEST myths that I noticed were:
1. It's too expensive!
2. It takes for-ever to prepare. (Said while rolling eyes)
3. It taste like crap.
4. It's same old boring thing, day after day.

All of the above are lies! Lies I tell you! 
​#1. When you stop purchasing all the other crap, you have more than enough money to eat healthy. It's just difficult in the beginning when you are transitioning. 

​#2. Nope, Mostly it's super quick. You may have to let something sit in freezer/fridge but the prep time to not too bad. Good equipment (just like conventional cooking) is a key part.

#3. If your food tastes like crap you are doing it wrong! It's actually amazingly good and flavorful. My mouth now waters when I see fruits and veggies and I am replaced by candy/cupcakes/Crap.

#4. The sky is the limit on what you prepare. There are some amazing sites that offer FREE recipes and advice. Also good (and cheap) (not) cookbooks you can buy. 

I also found a ton of recipes that call for nuts. Including pecans. (Which we grow here.)

Whatever your local nut is, I bet there are recipes based on 'em.

If you have been reading here awhile you know I had 2 trees in my yard that produced approx. 40-50 lbs a year!

But it's not ALL ABOUT NUTS either, so don't loose faith is you are allergic. The planet is actually full of Food. *Who knew? When can eat and more importantly ENJOY, without polluting the environment or our bodies. #WIN

What are your "go to" favorite raw recipes?  Do you have any or are you just beginning? Please share recipes or your story in the comments section below.

I am collecting recipes now. I will post (along with picture and reviews) soon. 

​See you at the airport-
(Right after I eat some raw brownies!)

#Raw #Vegan #Food #Healthy #Msoneworld4me