I often surf websites that contain pages with great stories of raw food transformations. It gives me warm feelings as I see how the raw food diet changes lives of so many people. I have picked a couple of my favorite sites that feature “before and after” pictures and brief notes of raw food transformations from around the world. I am sure you will enjoy browsing them as much as I do. Perhaps it will help you stay in or make your first steps into the raw food world. If you know of any other websites that contain raw food transformation stories or pictures leave us a comment with a link to them. Cheers! Read the rest of this entry »

If you are nuts about the raw food diet there is a big possibility that you are nuts about raw nuts! A lot of raw food recipes are based on raw nuts, in all their variety. The texture and nutrients of raw nuts make these dishes desired and, for some of us, irreplaceable. We also know what it takes to have fresh raw nuts available to us daily. Read the rest of this entry »

Soil and Health Library

Soil and Health Library is a great source of digital publications related to the natural ways of restoration and maintenance of human physical, mental and spiritual health. It houses hundreds of publications digitalized for easy internet access. The topics of most publications are closely related to interests of the raw food community and people who want to learn more about holistic approach to health improvement. Read the rest of this entry »

Wouldn’t it be nice to walk outside and find all we need for our meals right in front of us. Dr. John Kallas of Wild Food Adventures can show how to do just that. He has been researching wild edible plants since 1970 and has trained thousands of people about his findings all over the US. Currently residing in Portland, Dr. Kallas shares his expertise in wild raw foods through presentations, outdoor guiding, and workshops. (Learn more at www.wildfoodadventures.com) Read the rest of this entry »

There is a common believe that raw food vegetarians are inclined to having osteoporosis due to a lower bone mass. It is true that those who practice a raw food diet have thinner bones with lower mineral density. However it is the only biological marker that usually indicates a case of increased chance for bone fractures. Read the rest of this entry »

The answer is always: “Yes. Juice!” The benefits of juicing is hard to overestimate. By juicing fruits and vegetables we free vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and much more from their “imprisonment” within the fiber. It forms a concentrated cocktail of fast absorbing nutrients that will stream down your bloodstream as an express train of healthy awakening. Read the rest of this entry »

This post is a friendly reminder of what is coming. Yes, I am talking about the winter! You may argue that it is too early to talk about it, but I would have to disagree with you. I have my reasons for that. If you want to get ready for this coming winter by drying and stocking fruits and vegetables this is just the time to do so. We are in the middle of the harvest season – the best prices for all our favorites! Read the rest of this entry »

Shazzie is talking about superfoods. She stresses their nutritional value and emphasizes the fact that living foods are more affordable than some of us tend to believe. Shazzie is walking us through her garden showing how easy it is to pick for salads and other meals some of the amazing greens that may grow right around us. Check out this video and visit her website to learn more about Shazzie and her raw food lifestyle. Read the rest of this entry »

The wave of raw food notion has spread much further than just a diet concept for us, humans. It should not come as surprise that animals can benefit from eating living foods just as much as we do. This idea was transformed into something that is now may be known to many pet owners as Biologically Adequate (Appropriate) Raw Food or BARF, for short. In spite of the odd sounding abbreviation, which hardly can constitute anything healthy, the concept of raw food for pets has the same goals as the raw food diet for humans. Read the rest of this entry »

Growing Vegetable Gardens at Home

Recently more and more people have converted to home vegetable gardeners. And the reason for that to happen is not necessarily poor assortment of greens or crazy prices at the stores. For some of us having a home garden seems like a good hobby, an opportunity to stay closer to the nature or, why not, a way to get fresh organic ingredients for our meals. Read the rest of this entry »