Raw in Winter

dynamiccoach

Hi Friends-
Well, there is four feet of snow outside my window and I have to say it has been tough to keep on my raw diet. I began eating cooked foods again about 2 months ago and I feel pretty sluggish. My quandary is this; I feel like I need warm foods in the winter. I love hearty soups and yummy stews. It seems to be a big challenge this time of year. Does anyone have some advice?

heathermarsbomb

It is tough…I am trying best as I can but I have been eating cooked vegan meals for dinner until there is some better produce around. Dont beat yourself up…thats my only advice :)

Raven4346

Yeh, I know how hard it is… its -15 below (F) where I live. I drink a lot of juice with ginger in it. My favorite is pineapple, ginger juice.
I also like to make some of the richer recipes found on this site and in my own raw food cookbooks.
Good luck

rawrider

Hi dynamiccoach! It’s been -41 celcius where I live for a week! I definitely feel your pain about being raw in winter! Try making blender “soups” and adding fresh jalapenos. You can adjust the hotness to whatever you like. I like to be sweating when i eat jalapenos! Hahaha! They’re a great way to warm up! Hot water with lemon is nice too, but it doesn’t get you sweating.

heathermarsbomb

hot peppers are the best…scotch bonnet…oh yeah!

Junebelle

When I make corn chowder (there are a few recipies on this site) I run the corn under hot water before putting everything in the blender – it’s not the same as hot soup but I have found that that, coupled with a cuncky consistancy, does the trick. Hope that helps!

lovingraw

I know it’s not the same as a entire hot meal but whenever I need a warm-up after a cold walk home in the winterwonderland that is chicago I always have a hot cup of ginger tea with honey. The Yogi brand is my favorite. Chai teas also have a great mix of spices that bring a warmth to the body.

dynamiccoach

Thank you Thank you! I am going to do my best to get my diet back to at least 75% raw…if not more. The produce is a bit sketchy this time of year but there are still some good choices. I so appreciate your support!!!
XXXOOOO

kminty3

I’ve been doing a cooked vegan dinner as well because of the cold. I try to add a lot of raw elements though!

Marichiesa

I’ve made the wild rice recipe ( in the dehydrator ) posted on this site and it is hearty and chewy! Also I’m freezing too but I’ve re-upped my green juice/smoothie intake and that seems to help bunches too. Can’t wait for my summer produce market to open again!

Marichiesa

BTW Dynamic coach you look way younger than 46!! So you must be doing something right! ;0)