In my cookbooks Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People and Raw for Dessert, I have done my best to assemble recipes that maximize the flavor of wonderful raw food ingredients while minimizing time in the kitchen.  In fact, one of the first things that attracted me to raw food recipes is that many of them require nothing more than the ability to peel, cube, and toss.

Take my Tropical Fruit Salad, for example.  You peel a mélange of fresh fruits, cube them into bite-sized pieces, and toss them together.  Perfect ‘as is,’ this recipe becomes even more decadent when you add my ‘secret’ citrus sauce.  The sauce is optional for this ‘basic techniques’ recipe because in addition to bringing ‘drizzle skills’ into play, it also requires the use of a blender.

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I admit it:  I like to drink.  Especially when I can drink a raw juice or smoothie that’s delicious and full of healthy, natural ingredients that make me feel good. 

Raw in the Morning

A typical breakfast for a lot of people consists of cereal and milk.  That sounds pretty good, but is it?  Unfortunately, the processed flour in the cereal and the fat in the dairy (or the lactose for lactose-intolerant people) can weigh a person down. 

A light morning meal based on raw fruits and green leafy vegetables does just the opposite. These foods are perfect for breakfast. They’re high in nutrients, yet low in calories and easy to digest. Juices and smoothies made with fruits and vegetables nourish you and fill you up, to help you feel energized and ready for the day ahead.

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This recipe comes from Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People.  It's one of the few recipes that I didn't develop myself.  It was a 'gift of good health' from Keyvan Golestaneh, a holistic health practitioner who introduced me to raw food.  You can learn more about Keyvan on his website, www.lapishealing.com.
 
Energizing-Purifying Juice detoxifies the body while providing needed nutrients and energy. It can be a health-promoting daily breakfast or an energizing mid-afternoon snack.  And as you'll see below, the addition of just two simple ingredients turns it into a complete meal.

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Drink Green Juice and Feel in the Pink for 2011

Posted on February 11 2011 | (1) Comments
Category: Raw, Light, & Healthy Tags: raw beverage recipes, raw juice recipes

A lot of people I know are feeling a little sluggish at this time of year; ‘hungover’ from the indulgences of the recent holiday season. I was in the same boat myself until last week. That’s when I decided to go on a three-day juice fast.

My juice of choice was healthy, vibrant Green Juice.

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With Green Juice, It’s Chop, Whirr, Drink, Done

Posted on February 11 2011 | (0) Comments
Category: Raw, Light, & Healthy Tags: raw breakfast recipes, raw beverage recipes, raw juice recipes

In my last post, I was talking about my experience with a Green Juice fast.  Let me tell you more...

One of the reasons I especially like Green Juice when I’m fasting is that it’s a ‘quick fix.’  All I have to do is grab a few ingredients, chop them up, and then toss them into the juicer for a few minutes of whirring and whizzing.  So I never have to worry that I don’t have time to give my body the nutrition it needs.

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