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Newbie here, what basic things should I have?

peaceolgypeaceolgy
in New to Raw

Hi all! I’m Allie and completely new to the raw food lifestyle. That being said I’m not sure where to begin. So, I was wondering what basic items/foods/etc. should I have? What are some of your “go to” snacks that are easy to make? Any tips, suggestions, etc would be wonderful!

Oh! And if you have any book recs about the transition into raw that would be all kinds of awesome! I read The Raw Food Detox diet awhile ago, but I think I’m going to attempt it again…

Thank you guys :).

Comments

  • mallorymoore707mallorymoore707

    Well I’m pretty new too, Getting close to a month but havent totally gotten the hang of it. I find obviously fresh fruit should always be kept on hand and big colorful salads. If your not to worried about calories nuts and almond butter are my favorite! I have just in the past few days found that I love frozen mango, its like a dessert and helps with a sweet tooth. So far I’ve used my blender like crazy, especially for green smoothies and soups and such. I actually don’t have a dehydrator… yet. but it seems that a lot of delicious looking recepies call for one. Hope this helps a little. I’m pretty new too but have been reading a TON of stuff.

  • jsorensens2jsorensens2 Raw Jr. Superstar

    I’m new too and I NEED to have crunch in my diet that’s not wet and cold, so for me I have to have Grawnola on hand! This is a great recipe … http://www.goneraw.com/recipes/688-Grawnola-

    Also, I have to have premade almond milk, sweetened with dates on hand, to either pour on my grawnola, or to make into a yummy chocolate milk treat in the evening. (just add a 1/2 tsp carob powder to 12oz of milk).

    Flax crackers are a must. Kandace’s Spicy Tortilla recipe is great to dehydrate all the way and make into chips. http://www.goneraw.com/recipes/11-Spicy-Tortilla

    Then of course you have to have lots of fresh fruit. Frozen fruit for smoothies (from Costco) is handy, lots of salad fixins, and if you can grow your own sprouts. They’re easy, yummy and FULL of the max in nutrition. I put on my salads and even in my morning smoothies! www.sproutpeople.com. There’s a plug for you.

    I’m still trying to figure out what I can’t do without, but that’s the basic for me to feel ready to go. Raw is not fast, so getting used to the amount of shopping and think ahead prepping is a tough one. It’s worth the effort though once you start feeling the health benefits!

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