Ever noticed how we take different paths at certain stages of our lives? Our path at this time seems to leading us on a RAW Food Quest.
The benefits of a RAW diet are amazing – and something I am so happy about is research is now proving that Nuts like Brazil Nuts , Walnuts, Cashew Nuts, Almonds and Seeds like Hempseed, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Seeds and Sunflower Seeds are actually GOOD for you – but, remember......like everything in life, moderation is the key!
After spending time with our RAW foodist friends, Peter and Beryn Daniel of Soaring Free (check out their fantastic website http://www.superfoods.co.za/), who were at the forefront of the RAW food lifestyle in South Africa, my son decided that their RAW food way of life was the path he wanted to follow.
Just by wanting to be a supportive Mum, joining my son in his RAW food quest, adding Nuts, Seeds, RAW fruit and RAW vegetables, Smoothies, Superfoods like Maca Powder, Agave Nectar and Coconut Oil ( check out this website for some the best Superfoods we have tried http://www.soaring-free.co.uk/) and fantabulous Cacao Chocolate (I have a perfect recipe to make the best Cacao Chocolate ever!); the side effect has been a weight loss of about 20 lbs in less than six months, more energy and greater wellbeing. Interestingly, I was so focused on trying to include lots of RAW food into our diet, that losing weight wasn’t even on my agenda. So what a bonus! And it's been so easy! (This comes from someone who has been a yoyo dieter, on and off diets for decades!!!).
And after years and years and years...of eating cooked food, this is a real learning curve. Although we still eat meat and chicken and fish, our portions are a lot smaller and not every day. We do have green smoothies everyday - my son is a star at making these - lots of vegetables, salads, fruits, nuts etc and as little as possible of processed commercial foods. BUT we choose to eat only the foods whether RAW or cooked, that we enjoy and love!
I haven't found many RAW food magazines yet; but came across this fabulous magazine a little while ago and I love it. It's got loads of information and the most amazing recipes ever! You can also download some of their older magazines for free - how great is that?
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