Starting with Raw Food

How hard could this be? Eat an apple, a banana, an orange. But, an hour later, I'm hungry again. I don't want yet another apple. Ugh. That pizza looks awfully good though, right?

At this moment, all three of my "boys" (loosely termed - they're in their early twenties) have either tried to eat a raw food diet, are trying to eat a raw food diet, or have been talking about the benefits of a proper "ph" diet. Wow. Seriously? I've tried to eat raw foods before, and it's not easy. The body cries for comfort foods like ... No. I won't go there.

So, here we are, wondering if anyone has successfully transitioned from a modern fast-food diet to a raw food diet and lived to tell about it. Apparently, a few courageous souls have not only succeeded, but were kind enough to show the way.

Introducing Esme Stevens, the president of Raw Food Europe with the number 1 website for starters of a raw food diet at http://www.thebestofrawfood.com/starting-a-raw-food-diet.html. What an incredible way to begin! Realistic support from the first day on, free materials to get started, what more could a busy family ask?

After reading Esme's website, the very first thing we are going to do is Start Juicing. Fruit and vegetable juices will jump start our raw food diet, helping us feel better sooner, and boosting energy and immune system.

First juice recipe? Carrot Juice:

Ingredients

1 lbs large carrots (washed and peeled)
1/2 lemon (peeled)
few green leafs such as red lettuce or carrot greens
1 apple

Directions

Put all ingredients in your juicer. (A centrifuge juicer is easiest for carrots.) Mix. Drink immediately.

I peel the carrot for taste (otherwise it tastes too earthy). I find this recipe sweet enough, but if you're a beginner juicer or have a sweet tooth, add an apple for extra sweetness.

The health benefits of carrot juice? It provides Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Vitamin E and many minerals (including calcium). Great for pregnant and nursing mothers, eyesight, bones and teeth, liver and nails, skin and hair as well as helping in breast and skin cancer prevention.

- from http://www.thebestofrawfood.com/vegetable-juice-recipes.html

Thanks, Esme! We appreciate you! :-)

This is Day One. Let's see what tomorrow brings ... :-)