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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...

Most vegans ‘slip up‘ due to the lack of knowledge of how to effectively and efficiently maintain a healthy raw vegan lifestyle. As a Civil Engineer, projects not only take me away from home A LOT, they often take me out of town, living in the tropics can present its own set of challenges as well as advantages. These in mind, let me share some of the things I do to overcome a few of the hurdles I encounter whilst juggling various tasks and professional obligations. Fruits Are Always Available: Being in the Caribbean makes it that much easier to have access to in season, ripe, local fruits, these are often available anywhere from a nearby market or vendor set up on the sidewalk, even adjacent to restaurant locations. With time it is easy to know their source as well as to place orders with them for bulk produce. This is what I generally do, with local trustworthy farmers. Invest in a cooler: When on the move, it is paramount to take with you ...

Photo: https://therawfoodkitchen.com/7-benefits-of-doing-enemas-at-home/ There is a long list of protocols which I recommend to people, as a complement to The Raw Vegan Lifestyle. These include, but are not limited to : a.Skin Brushing b. Rebounding c. Oil Pulling d. Going Shampoo Free e. Far Infrared Sauna Sessions f. Incorporating Enemas  & Colonics Let us look into Enemas : And what is an enema? An enema is a method by which approximately 2L of pure water (filtered, distilled, Reverse Osmosis) is inserted to the colon through the rectum using a pipe/tube, and then expelled after a specific retention time. This step softens the stools and expels toxins or accumulated waste from the colon. The colon plays an important part in digestion. During digestion, there is the extraction of all the nutrients we need from our diet..The colon removes water from digested food to form feces.   Enemas are better known for cleansing the colon. It hel...

Why It Is Important To Try A Raw Food Diet: Raw refers to uncooked or heated only to between 115 and 118 degrees F. Vegan refers to plant based foods available by means which cause the least amount of harm to all living beings and their habitat, thus excludes honey and most palm oils.            The quest to achieve optimal health is a never ending one, and as such, I impress upon others to consider the concept of reaping the astounding benefits of a Raw Food Diet for a minimum of 30 days. This is a cleansing diet and often when incorporated properly, the desire to continue is an overwhelming one. Not only is there a desire, but the benefits are so overwhelmingly euphoric(improved health and vitality), that one may not want to stop at the end of 30 days. In an endeavor to go all plant based raw, the primary portion of one's intake would be fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds (all in their fr...

Why I do not Recommend  A High Protein Diet. *The views shared here are that of the author, and should not be used in a medical context *   The human body was designed to thrive on live plant foods. Anything short of this is placing it at a disadvantage. The most healing mode of eating is described as  A 'High Carbohydrate,  Low Fat' Diet. This can be further broken down into numbers such as: 80/10/10  or  even   90/5/5 . These numbers make reference to: 80% of daily  caloric consumption being  Carbohydrates, 10% Protein, 10%  fats Or likewise: 90% of caloric consumption of  carbohydrates, 5% protein and 5% fats. See: http://www.thesmoothievegetarians.com/2017/03/how-to-ensure-adequate-protein-levels.html  for more explanation on protein as a food source. This is the case for many reasons, s ome of the things experienced whilst on a diet high in protein are: 1.     ...

Raw Vegan ‘Me at’ Dinner *From  Jan’s Raw Kitchen Kreations* As a vegan, I find Shiitake mushroom eerily resembling animal flesh, yet so very tasty, nutritious and versatile as a cruelty free option. Therefore, a good alternative for those transitioning to raw vegan. When possible, give this dish a try! Ingredients Serves 2- 3 person 1.5  Cups Shitake Mushrooms , chopped 1 Cup Grape tomatoes chopped 1 medium purple onion diced ½  Cup unsalted sundried tomatoes soaked overnight 1 Cup Alfalfa Sprouts 1 Cup soaked overnight Sunflower Seeds ½ Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar - ACV ¾  Cup distilled water Directions: Make Sauce. Blend together the water, seeds and ACV until smooth & creamy. Main Course Combine well in one bowl, the mushrooms, onion, tomatoes (fresh and dried) and sprouts, Pour sauce on top and massage in fully. Plate, 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 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...