I'm starting to read more and more about the raw foods diet so that one day (probably when I'm living on my own), I can go at least 75% raw. So far, I love everything I've read. The diet sounds so convincing and makes complete sense to me. The only bad thing is that I couldn't possible go raw right now. My parents would completely freak out! The first time I bought a raw uncookbook, my ever dramatic dad pretended to faint and looked at me wide-eyed while exclaiming, "You're not going raw are you?!" I of course, assured him I wouldn't. At least not while I'm living at home (that part I didn't mention).One of my favorite raw people is Ani Phyo. I love her book Ani's Raw Food Kitchen and I love everything she has to say. I just recently discovered her website and noticed that she had a new video up showing her making a delicious and easy looking raw Black And Blueberry Cobbler so I decided to make it. Since I didn't have any fresh berries on hand, I defrosted a bag of mixed frozen berries and used that instead. Well, it still came out wonderful, despite the lack of fresh fruit. My mom even thought so too!
Question: What raw food books do you recommend I read? I'm still a beginner at this so I want all the info I can get. Thanks!
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I was going to make this a couple days ago but forgot...thanks for reminding me! =) Looks delish!
Hi Paulina. I'm very high-raw and love it. I recommend Jennifer Cornbleet's book for a very easy headstart and Carol Alt's books. I also love Natalia Rose's RAW FOOD DETOX DIET, which I just started.
You're definitely trying way more recipes than I am, from Ani's book - I need to try more!! Love that cobbler - yum.
DEFINITELY read "Raw Food Real World" by Matthew Kenney and Sarma Melngailis.
Hey Paulina,
Natalia Rose has some great books about going raw. She has different stages of raw so by following her diet you don't have to be 100%. Paul Nison is great, very motivating, but he is a little more hardcore then Natalia.
I also love Ani Phyo's recipes. I am going to have to try this one out! Thanks!
I have no book to recomment but your cobbler looks really delicious!
I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back with you about the nursing stuff! I go to TCU and love it!! I went to TWU (Texas Woman's Univ) my freshman year, when I wanted to have a different major, but transferred because I didn't really like the environment-and could just tell it wasn't the school for me. So then I transferred to TCU and this is my second year there (first in the nursing program). Since I transferred, I'm a semester behind what I should be...I had to take a test and then I was evaluated by GPA, etc to get into the program. But once you start out at the school, it's a lot easier to get into the program than if you transfer. I highly recommend TCU for nursing- I know a lot of wonderful nurses that went through the same program! Plus we don't have to take Chemistry ;0)
I know that TWU, Baylor, and UTA have nursing programs as well, but I'm not as familiar with them.
That's awesome that you're taking a nursing class in high school! I wish they would've offered something like that at my school!
As far as advice goes, once you start the nursing program you really have to keep yourself focused on the end goal. It can become overwhelming and make you want to quit, but once you remind yourself why you're doing it in the first place, you'll realize it's all worth it!! Plus, it's so much fun! PLEASE email me with any questions you have! I know Evey (Vegan Nurse) has given you wonderful advice, so definitely listen to what she has to say too! :0)
I love Ani Phyo's book, too! The fresh berry cobbler looks amazing, but I haven't tried it yet. Her shakes, smoothies, and mylks are so intriguing, and she really makes me want to try brazil nuts.
I definitely don't mean to hate by what I'm about to say, but I'm going to play devil's advocate for a sec because you said you wanted more info about the raw diet in your question for the day thingie. I am studying to be a Registered Dietitian, and while I think raw foods are fun, creative, and interesting, the American Dietetics Association website has good things and misconceptions to point out as far as raw diets go:
"Raw foods provide fiber, which is important to our overall health. But is it really better to eat only raw foods?
The premise of the raw food diet is to cook foods below 116 degrees Fahrenheit to keep food enzymes intact so that the body can better absorb nutrients in the food. The problem with this theory is that the body already makes the enzymes needed to digest and absorb foods.
The raw foods diet encourages you to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, which is a definite nutritional plus."
(http://eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/home_4089_ENU_HTML.htm)
Just thought I'd share, because I think the actual science behind food is always an interesting viewpoint, and it's what I have to base my health knowledge on for my college studies anyway... :) I still think cooked vegan food plus fresh veggies, fruits, and salads are healthy enough for me!
I'm interested in the answers to your question because I'm curious myself! Do you have any good informative links I could read?
I definitely recommend "The 80/10/10 Diet". You can find a link to it from my blog. I spent months reading every raw book that I could get my hands on. There are a lot of good ones out there, but the one that really helped me the most was 80/10/10. I don't think that I would have ever went 100% raw without that book!
I recommend David Wolfe.... he is inspiring and amazing and he is obsessed with raw chocolate. He's written a bunch of books... just check out his website. He also has raw retreats and lectures and stuff
That cobbler is beautiful, girl! You should openb a raw bakery someday! :)
And I second VeggieGirl--Sarma & Matt's book is AWESOME!
~Erin @ "Vegan & the City"
I only have Ani's book, so I don't have another recommendation. I kinda feel like Ruby Red, though. On the other hand, it's good to see you eating more fruits and veggies!
That looks delicious!
Thanks for the comments about no shampoo.
Have you read 80/10/10? I firmly believe every raw fooder should at least read it. It has crucial information about the raw food lifestyle and living naturally. It has the most scientific facts out of all the raw food books I have looked at and read.
I love Ani's book too, her apple pie is delicious.
I love your blog,
-ash
omg that looks super good
i have ani's book also, and most of what i've made has been good
i think i'll try that next, though ;]
Ruby Red Vegan: Thanks for provided that info on the raw food diet. I'm always open to both sides of the "argument" so to speak. But you really can't deny the healing power or raw food, so many people have been able to actually shrink or even eliminate their tumors in a matter of weeks! I find that fascinating!
I love Ani's book too. I made the mango cobbler in the book and my mom and dad loved it too! And yes it is very hard to eat high raw at home. Last spring at college I was able to eat 90% raw and it felt so good!
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