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Posts from — February 2010

Swayze’s Salty Salt-Free Salsa Recipe

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 [...]

February 28, 2010   79 Comments

Trouble Losing Weight On Raw? Stick It To This Sneaky Substance!

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 [...]

February 25, 2010   11 Comments

How to Indulge in High Fat Raw Recipes

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, [...]

February 17, 2010   11 Comments

How to Stop Bananas From Ripening Too Quickly

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

February 14, 2010   24 Comments

Plantain Pudding Raw Recipe Video

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 [...]

February 8, 2010   91 Comments