Eating Raw Means Eating Raw

This is just a quick encouragement to return to the basics. Let's not forget that the reason this diet/lifestyle works is because it's simple--as life was intended to be.

I have lately been inundated with Raw lifestyle "cook" books. I am amazed at how this lifestyle means so many different things to different people. I admire all of these opinions, but must continue to promote simplicity.

• Eat raw foods. The more the better. Research and common sense show that the more processed, decayed foods you eat the more likely your body is to deteriorate--sooner than necessary.


• Plant-based is always better. Animal products are not a problem if at least less than 10% of your diet. This means your primary source of protein and food should be plant-based--from nuts, green leafy veggies and sprouted food.


• Grow your own food. You DO NOT know where the food you buy comes from. "Organic," too is a fluid term these days.

My favorite thing to do (because my garden is not done) is to go to the local Farmer's Market (where I continue to ask about the farming methods for each item I buy--don't assume their thinking is your thinking) and simply follow my instinct. I buy what looks good, smells good and feels good. Then, I go home to clean and prepare the food. I make meals based on what I have. At times, I've cried not knowing what to make. When I ask the Lord for help, He has always provided amazing ideas. That's how I've made my best recipes.

Happy Eating!