January...30 day strictly raw late update

Strawberry & Citrus salad

For dinner I wasn't very hungry, so I ate something simple and delicious.....Yes, a salad!

Very simple to make too....
Ingredients: Spring mix salad, limes, strawberries, cilantro, ground peppercorns (black pepper can be used as well), red onions, tomato.

Directions:
Add spring mix salad into a bowl, and top with strawberries. (Cucumbers can also be added, but I wasn't in the mode for them tonight)

Dressing:
Slice the red onion, dice some tomato, and add to a small bowl

Squeeze the juice from the lime/s over the onion & tomato mixture, add black salt (sea salt will do), peppercorns, agave nectar, and stir together with a spoon or fork.

Blend:
Spoon the dressing onto the salad, eat, and enjoy.

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How to create a full meal


.....Add black beans/chick peas/black eye peas to the salad, and toss on a bed of brown rice/quinoa.

Sorry I don't measure anything so just make to your taste.

Day 21 of Raw Vegan, and trail walk (Youtube Video)

Jeff Novick on how to know if something is healthy or not.

Just when you thought you were eating healthier options by selecting the fat free stuff. Watch this video and you will learn how to read the labels. Trust me I can almost promise that you are reading them wrong right now. Eat real food!!!

31 day Raw Vegan Journey Video links

This time around my raw journey feels different because on December 29th 2011 I also started my loc journey, so the connection of mind, body, and soul is different. I am loving the experience so much I decided to do some videos so you guys can hear and see my transformation during this 31 day journey.










Love, peace, and RAWLICIOUS eats......
Dolicia M. 

Basic needs for Juicing & smoothies

If your new to juicing and don't want to spend alot of money or just don't know what to purchase to get started, then here you go. If possible buy organic, otherwise try to buy local produce. The most expensive item on this list are the carrots, but 25lbs is a lot of carrots, and this won't be a weekly purchase. When I did my challenge in August I didn't use juice recipes from books instead I added whatever was on mind at the moment. So, with that said don't forget to check out the "Gone Raw Recipes" tab for juicy and smoothie recipes. 

Juicing Basics

• Spinach bundles
• Kale bundles
• Granny Smith Apples
• Cucumbers
• Celery stalks
• kiwi (optional)
• Carrots
• ginger

 Smoothie basics

• Bananas (lots of bananas)
• Kale/spinach
• blueberries (or any other kind of berries)
• Date
• Coconut/Organic unsweetened coconut flakes

Snacks

• Raw nuts (i.e. almonds, cashews, walnuts, and etc)
• fresh fruits of your choice (I love grapes, apples, pineapple, melons & lots of citrus)
• chopped carrots
• cucumber slices
• dehydrated fruits (no added sugars)

Equipment

• Juicer (Preferably one that has a large mouth to put large amounts of fruit)
• Powerful blender (househole blender, Magic bullet, Ninja, Hamilton beach single serve blender, or Oster MyBlend)
• Mason Jars (sold at Target, Walmart, Old Time Pottery, Big Lots, and etc....)
• Metal Thermal drinking containers ( 24-40 ozs for when your on the run)

Most important ingredient is to... 

Love, believe, and inspire......

New Year, but are YOU worth it?

Is your New Year Resolution to lose weight, feel more radiant, or just simply remove some of the toxic foods from your normal eating habits?

 After doing and loving the outcome from my 60 days of Raw back in August I decided that I would go strictly raw every month for a few days. However, to welcome 2012 and continue onto the road of natural health I have decided to "Go Raw" for 30 days on Jan 1st. If you want to join me than please let me know. I know that many of us have struggled with losing weight and regaining our health, and many of the fad diet plans work temporary. However, with fad diets you mind as well make a welcome home sign for when the fat comes back. The only diet plan that I would honestly recommend for someone that want to learn how to eat is Weight Watchers because of everything that I have tried that was the only plan that taught me how to eat vs. just telling me what to eat. That is if you want to dish out $40 bucks a month which is money that can be used at your local farmers market or produce store. It could also be because I had a great leader as well. If your like me you have attempted every other quick fix weight-loss plan so why not give Raw a try.....Stick with me during these 30 days, and experience what eating living foods can do for your body and mind. Giving Raw a try back in August was simply the best thing that I have EVER done for my health, and the other prize was me losing almost 40 lbs that til this day I haven't regained. So if you feel that your health is worth it, if staying around long enough to see your children or grandchildren as adults is worth it, or self-worth is worth it then give Raw your everything for 30 days. I could have kept my success to myself, but I know that their is another person out there that feels like nothing works and just wants to give up. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT I KNOW THAT FEELING!!!! Oh, and have you noticed that I am not trying sell you something?

 Let 2012 be the last time you lie to yourself about getting healthier, and losing weight. THE ONLY THING  YOU GOT TO LOSE IS THE WEIGHT!!!!

Love, peace, and better health....
Dolicia M.