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Raw veganism as a Lifestyle is in my opinion the easiest and most simple to undertake as well as most beneficial. Here, I shall outline why. First, I will clarify that I am referring to a simple whole food, natural plant based, uncooked dietary intake with a 90 -95% fresh fruit and vegetable composition. Improved Health: Studies have shown a major reduction of occurrence in and reversal of all main diseases, from cancer to diabetes to heart disease to IBS, ADHD and more, with a raw vegan lifestyle over a specific period of time and often coupled with other known health promoting protocols. This is not only a healthy diet; it is a sustainable one as well. Many diseases of the modern day thought incurable are healed or at the least significantly reduced by simply eating this way. Hereditary diseases have been shown to have lowered to nil relevance in these cases also. Look out for the improved skin and digestion ! Reduction of Carbon Footprint – Environmentally Fr...

          Easy Raw Purple Potato Passion         *From Jan’s Raw Kitchen Kreations* Does this recipe contain passion fruit? No, it does not, but the word expresses how I feel about raw purple potatoes and is indicative of the yumminess I experience whilst having it. Here is one really simple way to enjoy raw purple potatoes, which by the way, reminds me of cooked sweet potato as far as flavor goes. I made a snack out of this recipe and added my favorite greens, Purslane and some of my green sweet and tart sauce. I hope you give this dish a try. Servings 2 Persons 1 Cup Purple potatoes shredded or food processed to small pieces, peel first if desired. 2 Cups pure water, 1.5 – 3 Tsp Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). - Bragg brand. Directions Soak  shredded potatoes in water and ACV for 1.5 - 3 hours Strain off the water, Paper towel dry potato shreds...

Raw Vegan Stir Fry *From Jan’s Raw Kitchen Kreations* Ingredients Servings:  2-3. 1 Cup Button or Shitake Mushrooms chopped in ¼ inch sizes 1 Cup sun-dried tomatoes soaked overnight 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (raw) - ACV 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper 1 Tablespoon Himalayan Salt. Directions Sprinkle salt over mushrooms in a bowl, mix in well ensuring each piece is covered Mix well the ACV and Cayenne pepper Blend cayenne & ACV in with soaked sundried tomatoes until sauce consistency. Pour over chopped mushrooms and mix in well, ensuring each piece is covered. Set mushroom mix to marinade for 8 - 12 or more hours. Serve with fresh greens and enjoy! Jan P. López

High Omega 3, Purslane Dinner  Dish Recipe *From Jan’s Raw Kitchen Kreations* Purslane  ("Portulaca oleracea") is one of the healthiest plants to eat, a succulent, edible green, high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Some people opt to cook this food, but I prefer it in its most natural form, ie. Raw. Here is one way I like to have it: Ingredients. Serves 2-3 1 Cup Purslane chopped into bite sized pieces, 1 Cup cauliflower – food processed to rice grain size. 1 Cup Chopped Cherry tomatoes. ½ Cup Diced white  onion ½ Cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked overnight. 1tsp cayenne pepper 1tsp black pepper  Directions Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix in well, Allow to marinade for 12 hrs refrigerated, Set at room temperature for 45 mins. Serve with avocado slices, mixed greens and enjoy! Jan P. López 

Easy Raw Vegan Low Fat Guacamole Recipe *From Jan’s Raw Kitchen Kreations* Ingredients Serves 2-3 persons. 2 Cups chopped( 1/4" sizes) zuchini 2- 4 crushed cloves of garlic 1 medium sized avocado chopped. Or 1/2 cup of raw ackee ( my preference) 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/8 cup cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon spirulina Directions In a food processor, process zucchini with green onions, tomatoes, spirulina and avocado/ackee until smooth. Sprinkle black pepper on top, mix in. Serve on top of any salad or greens of choice & enjoy!  Jan P. López

Raw Hemp Dressing *From Jan's Raw Kitchen Kreations* Ingredients 1 Cup Hemp seeds ½  Cup Coconut milk 4 C loves Garlic ¼ Cup finely chopped green onions (optional). Directions Place all ingredients in a f ood processor and process until smooth and creamy. Pair with greens for the most enjoyable treat, serve and enjoy! - Jan P. López

Raw Pasta Extravaganza With Sauce *From Jan’s Raw Kitchen Kreations* Ingredients Serves 1-2 person. 2 medium sized zucchinis 1/2  Medium onion- chopped 1 Large Portabella mushroom chopped  or 1/2  cup of Shitake chopped. 1 Cup  soaked unsalted sundried tomatoes ¼ ( ½  C for runny consistency,  1/8 C for thicker)  Cup coconut water.  Make Dressing  –( Easily used on other bases/salads etc.) Place onion, mushroom, soaked tomatoes and coconut water in blender. Blend until smooth. Make Zoodles(Zucchini noodles) ·          Using a spiralizer, spiralize two unpeeled medium sized zucchinis. Place in appropriate sized bowl. ·          Pour dressing on top, mix in well ·          Allow to marinate for 45- 60 minutes refrigerated. ·        ...

Raw Dish– Garlic, Basil Salad *From Jan’s Raw Kitchen Kreations* Hi guys,  Happy July ! Salads are great dishes which ensure we get lots of fruits and veggies in at one meal, with food combining done right. Here is one of my favourite salads, refreshing, tasty and with excellent food combining. Do enjoy !! – Sweet meets savoury ! Ingredients Serves 2-3 persons 2 Cups chopped tomatoes 1 Cup chopped pineapple 1 Medium sized jicima diced 1 Zucchini diced. 1 bundle green onion- chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced 2  Cups  orange juice infused with ¼ - ½  teaspoon  cayenne  pepper 12 leaves fresh basil. Directions ·          Combine well all ingredients in one bowl, ·          Pour in orange juice, ·          Allow flavours  to marinate for 45-60 minutes, at room temperature(24. ...

Raw Spinach Soup *From Jan's Raw Kitchen Kreations* Ingredients (Serves 1-2 persons) 1 Pint grape tomatoes 1 Bag baby spinach. 1 Stalk celery 1 Clove garlic crushed 2 Oranges juiced 2 - 6  Basil leaves Directions ·          Blend tomatoes, orange juice, garlic and ½ bag spinach, until smooth, ·          Add more spinach for added thickness.       Pour into bowls. Top with basil, spinach leaves and enjoy! Jan P. López

Raw Seasoned Curried Rice. *From Jan’s Raw Kitchen Kreations* Hi guys ! Here is another gem worth giving a shot. Serves 3 persons. Ingredients 1.       Cauliflower - 1 head. Process finely in a food processor in to rice sized pieces. 2.        Unparched Turmeric - 1 Tablespoon 3.       Unparched pimento - 3/4 Teaspoon 4.       1 finely chopped medium sized Brandy wine tomato 5.        1. Chopped scotch bonnet pepper 6.       1 chopped medium sized onion 7.       3 crushed cloves of garlic Directions Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well, have the flavours marinate at room temperature..  Allow to set refrigerated for 24 hours and have flavours settle.  Set refrigerated mixture at room temperature for 1 hour and serve Enjoy with plant based fat...

Raw Vegan ~ Nappa Wrap Serving Size : 3-4. Ingredients 1 head fresh Nappa Cabbage~ Use 4 leaves 1 per serving. 4 cups chopped/cubed pineapple 5 cups diced Roma Tomatoes or Heirloom Brandy Wines. 1-2 cups finely diced red onions( small,  1 medium) 1large Avocado. 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed Lime juice. 4 leaves of shredded Nappa Cabbage, or Romaine Hearts. 1 Tbsp Raw Apple Cider Vinegar(ACV). 2 cups chopped  Button ( or other of preference~ Shitake, Portabella)mushrooms. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste. 3 garlic cloves ~ crushed( optional). Directions 1 Combine ACV, lime juice, cayenne pepper and crushed garlic cloves( if desired). 2. Marinate mushrooms, onions, pineapples in lime, ACV  and cayenne pepper mixture for 1-2 hours, less if you wish the mushrooms to be more firm in texture. Add shredded leaves in at the last 30 minutes or add in at end fresh. 3. Slice the avocado just before assembling, squeeze lime juic...