Posts from — July 2009

If you’ve been vegetarian, vegan, or raw for more than 5 minutes, I’m sure you’ve already been asked this question a dozen times.  It is always the first thing on people’s minds when they discover that you are not consuming a steady diet of burgers, fries, and coca cola.
Protein consumption can be a rather uncomfortable [...]

It’s really an understatement to say that many people know the benefits of exercise.  Practically EVERYONE knows that exercise allows for weight loss, better sleep, more energy, improved mood, etc.
But if everyone is familiar with the importance of fitness, why do the vast majority of us refrain from adding exercise into our regular routine?
But I [...]

* What’s New: Jackfruit, My New Love

* Feature Article: A High Carb Diet for Raw Success

Jackfruit, My New Love
I was lucky enough to experience a new fruit this weekend…jackfruit!  Jackfruit is a large, spiky, tropical fruit that can weigh in as much as 80 pounds!  Mine was only about 12-15lbs, which is still huge!
Here [...]

As a kid, I really loved watching “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”  I bet you a million bucks that I have seen that movie close to twenty times!
Like many kids, my favorite scenes of the movie showcased the Oompa Loompas and their awesome songs.  Whoever came up with those catchy tunes is a marketing [...]

I feel so old…
Did I get your attention?
Actually, I feel great!  What I mean to say is that I’ve been involved in the raw food movement for almost two years now.  While that may not seem like a very long time, I have seen some amazing changes take place.
Changes that make it easier [...]