Last night I made some cabbage rolls to take to a dinner party and I wasn’t too thrilled with how they came out but tonight for dinner I heated up some of the leftover filling, added extra mushroom and some fresh spinach and loved the combination!
I wish I would have just brought this to the get-together. Next time 
So tomorrow I begin a week of raw food only. I’m excited because I know how great I felt after a week of eating only raw when I tried it out before, but I’m also anticipating spending lots of time in the kitchen prepping my meals. Like tonight I made a big bottle of fresh juice for first thing in the morning.
And no, I didn’t add it to any Kombucha… I just like to wash and reuse the bottles. This juice was a combo of beautiful beets…
carrots, celery, ginger and orange. Um, um good! I know that fresh juice like this should be enjoyed right away before the enzymes break down but it is a little time-consuming and I’ll be getting up early to head to the gym for a Buns & Abs class. I also preped a salad to take with me for lunch.
Chopped hearts of romaine, sliced banana, sliced avocado, sprinkle of shredded coconut and a lemon honey drizzle.
I don’t think eating a raw diet all the time is right for most people and it can be spendy and effortful but for me it’s a beneficial way to get more creative with my meals and get in the habit of eating lots of produce. I’m also not a big supporter of drastic cleanses where you severely restrict your calories so a temporary raw diet is a healthy alternative where you can rid the body of excess toxins without being hungry.
Anybody want to join me in my week of raw?
Posted by Dawn (HealthySDLiving) on January 19, 2011 at 2:09 pm
I’ve always wanted to try and goa week or maybe even just a few days, raw food only. Sounds like it can be really refreshing and I think I need that right now!
Posted by hungryforbalance on January 20, 2011 at 10:01 am
I think it’s worth the effort and anyone can do it for a day or two. There are so many fun foods and recipes that are 100% raw. I’ll be sure to do a post soon with a few good ones
Posted by Cait's Plate on April 5, 2011 at 11:31 am
Oooh you’re brave! I’m not sure I could do a week of raw but I look forward to watching you do it! My boyfriend and I always say we’re going to try to do a week of Vegan. I think I’ll try that first before going raw