Posts from — February 2010

If you’ve been hangin’ around Fit On Raw for a while, you’ve probably heard about this super simple salsa recipe that I love so much. It was one of the first savory low fat raw dishes I ever made that I actually enjoyed eating and became a staple for me during my first few months [...]

When I receive emails from frustrated and often desperate readers asking why, oh why they can’t lose weight even though they are following a healthy raw food diet, the very first thing I often ask is: *Are you still consuming salt?* This sneaky substance so popular within the raw food movement is a common reason [...]

One of the most important aspects of eating a low fat, high fruit raw vegan diet is (you guessed it) eating low amounts of fat. As I discuss in The Truth About a High Fat Raw Diet and has been covered extensively by low-fat promoters like Douglas Graham, John McDougall, Jeff Novick, and Joel Fuhrman, [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day! In the spirit of the holiday, I have a little gift for you today. No, it isn’t a box of chocolates, a thoughtful card, or undersized lingerie (tee hee)… It’s a raw food tip, of course! How to Stop Bananas From Ripening Too Fast Go raw and be fit, Swayze

In today’s video blog, I showcase a delicious recipe called Plantain Pudding (contributed by Ellen Livingston at www.LivingYogaNow.com) from my healthy raw recipe book: “Low Fat, Fruit Filled, High Fun Raw Recipes” Delicious and Healthy Raw Vegan Favorites for Every Meal I also give some vital tips for preparing and eating the oft-forgot plantain.  For [...]