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Do a google or yahoo search for a raw family... the mans name is Storm and his wife is GINGEE Or Jingee Not sure on the spelling of her name. They have a lot of great info on raw with a family.
If you feel you are using so many nuts to try to make raw versions or what you used to eat... Why not just stop. RELAX and try doing simple raw meals that don't take mush prep?? I have been known to eat just a peach or banana...an avocado with a few tomatoes mixed in adding a squeeze of fresh lime. Keep it simple and ENJOY your new way of eating. Raw should not add stress to your life...it should add health! HUGS Jodi
Guess there aren't many athletes here? I couldn't handle the junkfood you're all speaking about. I suggest either cooking your food, or simply eating fruit and greens. Nothing is easier than taking a watermelon, splitting it, and eating it, also, nothing is more nourishing, or great for the human body, (as all fruits are.) Good day. EDIT : I suggest trying out natural hygiene or low fat raw veganism, google it.
I live on smoothies. I make them for almost every meal. They're very easy to make and it's the fastest way to get a lot of calories and feel full without consuming any fat. Mostly I make green smoothies but sometimes I make them just with fruit.
I have 6 children (3-13) plus my husband and I. We try to eat as raw as possible. For us adults its about 85-95%, with some days at 100%. For my children its 50-75%. However, the portion we do eat thats cooked is not processed, not does it come from an animal, and no refined sugar or other foods. The portion thats cooked is usually ezekial bread, baked potatoes, veggie soups, etc. Very basic.
The kinds of foods my children enjoy raw are... fruit smoothies/shakes, peaches and "cream" w/ raw oats, veggies trays with guacamole, veggie lettuce wraps, green smoothies, raisin/nut/coconut trail mix (or other dried fruit at times), raw pizza, raw tacos, lots of raw "cookies". I think you get the picture. I haven't actually tried raw soups yet, but I'ld like to. I also make raw almond milk and my children love that. I use my Vita Mix to make vanilla "ice cream" using the almond milk.
I think like others have said, try to sit down and plan a little what you'll need for the week, think more simply, and try not to do to many nuts. Cashews can be acidic. And sometimes just fruit is fine for a meal (for the kids), but they'll probably want to eat some almonds or something not to long after. My children eat often. We have our normal breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and then they snack in between these meals. Usually fruit, nuts, or something like that (not something I have to make :)
I hope that helps,
Blessings,
Cathy