Monday, January 30, 2012

What are some good resources for a raw food diet?

My 10-year-old has been put on a raw food diet by his physician. I know that it will be difficult to follow and I'm interested in finding as many recipes and resources as I can to make this transition as painless as possible for him. Any ideas? (i.e., books, websites, etc.)What are some good resources for a raw food diet?
I just bought the book "Dining in the Raw" by Rita Romano and it is very consise and informative. I hope you can find it at a library- if not, it lists at $19.95. I have other books but I like this one best.

I follow a part raw gluten-free vegan diet and this book has answered many q. for me.

......................................…What are some good resources for a raw food diet?
The best books to start with are "Raw Food Made Easy" by Jennifer Cornbleet, and "The Complete Book of Raw Food" by Lori Baird and Julie Rodwell. Both have good recipes that don't require specialty equipment, and "The Complete Book of Raw Food" is packed with information and resources. I just got Ani Phyo’s “Ani’s Raw Food Desserts” which is full of terrific recipes. So far I have tried the coconut ice cream, chocolate covered bananas, and filled truffles. All have been super.

I usually start the day with a smoothie. (Frozen bananas, fresh OJ, agave nectar) Frozen bananas are great to have on hand, because when you put them through a juicer or a grinder, it's just like soft serve ice cream. Or put frozen bananas, almond milk, cocoa powder and agave nectar in the blender for a chocolate milkshake.
Other staples of mine include cashew ranch dip, flax seed tostadas, guacamole, nut burgers, onion bread, and I came up with a really good (slightly salty) caramel dip for apples, and a passable nacho cheese.

You will probably want a dehydrator to make crackers and sweets, (mine is a Nesco and it was only $35) and a spiral slicer to make pasta.

Some good websites:
http://www.rawfoods.com/
http://sunfood.com/Catalog/Default.aspx
http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/
http://www.rawfoodchat.com/forums/index.…
http://www.rawfoodinfo.com/
http://goneraw.com/
http://www.welikeitraw.com/rawfood/
Hi Sassy, you've had some good answers so far. All I'll add is that it's important to make the basis of his diet dark leafy greens. My daughter loves banana shakes - which I make with bananas, ground linseed, spinach and a liquid, such as orange juice or a nut milk, in the blender. You can substitute nearly everything he likes with a raw food version, from pizzas to cakes and ice cream.What are some good resources for a raw food diet?
Raw vegan diet?

http://www.goneraw.com has delicious recipes, and a forum.
You will love Raw Food Essentials by Ani Phyo. One of her goals is to make raw food palatable and appealing to younger children, so I really think this is the book for you. Here is her website: http://www.aniphyo.com/ For a sampling of her recipes, you can check out her youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/aniphyo

There are a lot of dehydrated snacks you can make using a food dehydrator. And you will definitely need a food processor. Dehydrators can be slightly expensive (the best brand is Excalibur), food processors not so much.
(((SASSY!)))) Haven't got a clue which site's the best. See above.

Okay for a chuckle just for you. Charlie Sheen. Ha ha ... don't pick this one.

"Vatican assassin warlocks hunt and eat their food without the use of earthly tools."What are some good resources for a raw food diet?
You should google Dr Joel Fuhrman. Although his diet isn't 100% raw, he's cured people of all sorts of problems.
Organic grocery store
http://www.rawfoodtalk.com
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