Every choice, large or small, can make a difference

How you take care of you matters.

If you didn’t put the right oil or fuel in your car, or the right currency in the vending machine — what would the outcome be?

Likely, an undesirable (or no) result.

So, let’s start by taking care of you.

>> Tools to get me started.

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>> How do you do “raw”?

My 28 day raw (mostly Vegan) Experience

For the curious….

Why did I do this?

I had confirmations/nudges/pulls on repeat that my body needed something different — specifically a mad increase in all that is raw. Even if it was temporary.

What did I experience?

A shocking amount of ease.
An incredible amount of deliciousness.
A surge in vitality and vibrancy.
Oddly enough, I didn’t have a severe physical detox. I did experience an emotional detox. Suppressed joy, sadness, excitement, frustration was all experienced — think cellular memory.
A WHOLE new love for food in its natural state.

Tools for Success
Ready to give it a go?
Here is how I set myself up for success:

• A willingness to believe that I could actually do it and love it.

• A high speed blender.

• A food processor.

• A willingness to try recipes that I was uncertain of.

• A willingness to modify recipes to my liking.

Let’s get down to business.

Raw recipes

Quick and easy Eats

Cleansing Water

Morning Smoothie

Salad Basics

Basil Lemon Crema (Salad Dressing)

Avocado Lemon Crema (Salad Dressing)

Taco Salad

Spinach Soup

Creamy Tomato Soup

Nanaimo Bars

Energy Bites

Water upon rising

Not all water is equal.
Be cleansed and renewed with some filtered water.

Want to level up your water game?
Try water that has NO fluoride. (There is research to suggest it can calcify your pineal gland — no bueno)
Add some freshly squeezed lemon.
Muddle or diffuse fresh ginger.
Or mint, cucumber, any variety of berries.

Really want something extra for that cleanse/detox? Try Celery Juice - 16 oz. There is a lot of information available on the benefits of celery juice. And of course, there is also research that says it’s nothing special. Why not try it out and see what your body decides?

Morning smoothie

It sounds larger than it “should” be. It worked miracles for me. So, give it a try and see what you think.

• 2-3 bananas

• 2 dates

• 1-2 cups of blueberries

• 1+ cup of spinach

• 1/2 a ripe avocado (peeled and cored)

• 5g of Hawaiian Spirulina

• 5g of Barley Grass Extract

• 1/2 cup of mango

• 1/2 cup of raspberries

• 1/2 fresh lime

If you want to cut out the dates, note that the spirulina can be a big flavour hog. Citrus is a great way to cut the potency of the taste. Consider subbing in an orange.

Also, if you are finding yourself freaking out about the amount of fruit/sugar, consider that your wildly intelligent body will know exactly what to do with it. There is also fibre present, which supports with the regulation of any naturally occurring sugars.

NOTE: The spirulina-blueberry combo will likely make this smoothie dark, nearly black. Totally normal, still wildly delicious

Other great add-ins or substitutions to shake up the daily smoothie:

• pineapple (also great for cutting bitter flavours)

• fresh basil (trust me — worth a go)

• apples

• pears

• peaches

• dark sweet cherries

• cucumber

• celery

• kale

• mint

Salad basics

Let it be large enough to fill you.
Let it be exciting enough that you want to eat it.

Salads are a choose your own adventure.

Shake up which dressing you use and you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how diverse the taste can be!

Below are my go-tos for picking combinations:

• Leafy goods: green lettuce, spinach, kale, butter lettuce. Pick one, or a combo

• Other veggie delights

  • chard

  • cucumber

  • celery

  • radishes

  • carrots

  • zucchini

  • peas

  • sprouts

  • pea shoots

  • avocado

  • artichoke

  • scallions

  • onion

  • beets

  • mushrooms

  • cauliflower

  • broccoli

• For a crisp crunch or juicy burst, chopped or sliced:

  • apples

  • grapes

  • orange segments

  • berries

  • melon

  • Nuts: walnuts, pecans, almonds

Nanaimo bars

Raw and real and loaded with coconut and cashews— these amazing Nanaimo bars are both delicious and wildly satiating.

Brain food and soul food.

Click here for the original recipe.

How do I do a raw 28 day cleanse?

The basics:
No cooked anything.
Keep it whole, keep it clean — and as much as you can, keep it organic.

This will support you in reducing inflammation. There is also digestive magic in the natural, live enzymes that are in raw food (these can be killed off when food is cooked).

What can I even eat?: (Let’s be honest, this can feel like a question we ask ourselves every day….)

• smoothies

• salads

• nuts

• seeds

• raw/vegan deserts/treats (using moderation)

• raw soups

• whole fruits and veggies

• game changing nutrient dense “supplements”: Hawaiian Spirulina, Barley Grass Extract, Atlantic Dulse

• all the fresh herbs

Consider the INSANE bio diversity we have — there is a ton you can try and mix up to keep your taste buds feeling excited for whatever you eat next..

What should I avoid?

• added sugar

• anything processed

• dairy

• grains

• meat/meat products

I am not exactly known for my patience with food. I generally want satiation and I want it fast — I will eat so quickly that I am not sure if I actually chew my food.