going raw

Well, I've now been on my new food journey for five weeks.  I've gone from eating what ever I wanted to vegan plus wild caught fish and grass-fed beef, when available, with some organic and some not organic.  I then went to vegan incorporating some raw food.  Then buying as much organic food as is available.  I've had different foods when I go out (some animal protein, wheat, dairy, etc.).  I say 'never say never' regarding what I will eat from here on out.

And here are the results:  I feel better, more clear, GI symptoms are gone, more energy, I've lost a little weight, my inflammation has been reduced and arthritis symptoms have subsided.  I am also learning what I am allergic to - so far, it's dairy and soy.  From eating a little dairy and tofu, I've had a strong reaction - very telling.  Makes it easy to avoid these foods.

The next step is my vernal equinox raw food experiment.  On Sunday, I will start a two-week raw food diet.  The only cooked food I will add is quinoa - a plant-based protein.  Not sure yet about the coffee.  I have one cup in the morning.  This will be difficult to give up!  The end of the two week period is the first day of spring AND the first day of one of our farmers' markets - Portland Farmers Market.  This seems like a good way to celebrate spring, my favorite season.

I am having so much fun reading raw food recipe books, blogs and watching YouTube videos about raw food prep.  There is so much information readily available.  I am also equipping my kitchen with the necessary tools: dehydrator, Vita-Mix blender, nut milk bag, spiral slicer, etc.

Great journey!  Pictured is a raw pizza I made - yum!