When the new year hits, the majority of people go on “diets”. If you read my post about dieting, you know that we’re all on a diet. During the holidays, a lot of overeating and overindulgence occurs, often making us feel tired, lethargic, fatigue, sick, bloated, inflamed, and gain weight. These terrible feelings can put our bodies at stress, if […]
The way we start our day can impact our health, and starting it off right is important. I didn’t know how important it was, until I became a raw vegan, two years ago. When you wake up, your body needs to wake up, too. When I was a meat-eater, I would eat breakfast almost immediately, without giving my body time […]
Many people may find it difficult to eat and stay healthy when they attend parties or gatherings, especially if there aren’t any plant-based options available. Believe it or not, staying and eating healthy while around others who don’t eat like you do is easy. Whether you’re attending a party, gathering, an event, or a picnic, […]
One of the many questions I get asked frequently about this lifestyle is, whether or not superfoods are necessary on a raw foods diet. Absolutely, yes! In my opinion, I believe superfoods are essential to any diet, because they provide vital nutrients, minerals and wonderful health benefits that will enhance your/any lifestyle. Superfoods have been around for centuries, and our ancient […]
Since a raw foods diet doesn’t involve cooked foods, many people find it difficult to eat a raw foods diet in the winter. For this reason, people tend to fall off the wagon and turn to cooked foods, because it gives them the comfort and warmth they are looking for in the cold weather. Believe it or not, staying raw in the winter is easier than you think. One common misconceptions about a raw foods diet, is that the foods are always cold. Many people […]
It’s fall, which means pumpkins are in season. These round, orange vegetables (they’re part of the squash family) are loaded with vitamins, minerals and protein; it’s truly amazing! Even the seeds are edible and nutritious! To experience the full benefits of pumpkins, its recommended to eat them raw, uncooked, unbaked. The benefits are truly amazing! […]
The summer of 2014 has made me realize how much I LOVE watermelons! If you read my post about the amazing health benefits of watermelons, you already know that I feasted on watermelon juice for 5 days. I promised I’d share my experience with you… so here it is! My 5 Day Watermelon Feast Experience […]
Back to school is coming up soon, and I’ve been getting questions from students who are interested in starting a raw foods diet, but are concerned about not being able to keep up with the raw foods diet while going to school. Some students may find it difficult to stay a raw vegan while going […]
Watermelons are one of my favorite fruits. In fact, they’re a staple food that I recommend always having. Not only are they refreshingly cool, but they are cleansing and detoxing for the body. Last month, I did a 5 day watermelon cleanse with my dad, and tit was nice and detoxing! Every time we got […]
One of the most dangerous and highly addictive food additive on the market, is sugar. It’s added to almost every processed foods, causes diseases, makes you depressed, makes you overweight, gives you headaches, causes stress, and if you eat too much of it, it’ll make you sick to your stomach! Sugar affects the brain, the heart, your weight, […]
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