Transitioning to raw foods

Fruit and Produce
Apples, Avocados, Bananas, Basil, Bell Peppers (yellow, orange, red; green are not ripe), Cabbage (green and red), Carrots, Celery, Cilantro, Clementines, Cucumbers, Garlic, Ginger, Greens (i.e. kale, spinach, collards, romaine lettuce, etc.), Red Chilies, Lemons, Limes, Mint, Mushrooms, Oranges, Parsley, Sprouts, Yellow Squash, Zucchini

Spice Rack
Almond Extract (pure), Apple Pie Spice (recipe below), Basil (dried), Black Pepper (buy a peppermill), Cayenne, Chili Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Curry Powder, Dill, Italian Seasoning, Mexican Seasoning, Dry Mustard, Whole Nutmeg (ground your own), Paprika, Psyllium Powder, Hemp Protein Powder, Pumpkin Pie Spice (recipe below), Red Pepper Flakes, Sage, Celtic Sea Salt or Himalayan Sea Salt, Soy Lecithin (not raw), Tarragon, Thyme, Turmeric, Vanilla beans, Vanilla extract (pure and alcohol free).

Nuts/seeds
Almonds, Cashews, Flax seeds (golden or brown), Macadamia, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Seeds (white and black), Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts

Oils and Nut Butters Almond Butter , Cashew Butter, Cacao Butter, Coconut Butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (unfiltered), Flax Oil, Hemp Oil, Pecan Butter, Tahini

Dried Fruit
Cranberries, Goji Berries, Pineapple, Raisins, Mango, Apples

Seaweed
Dulse, Nori sheets, Wakame

Sweeteners
Dates (there are MANY delicious varieties), Yacon Syrup, Organic Coconut Sugar, Raw Honey (not Vegan), Raw Agave Nectar

Make Your Own Seasoning:
When buying seasoning blends from your local supermarket do you know how long they’ve been on the shelf? Why not make your own. The following recipes will give you a great way to begin to explore about making your own seasonings and you can expand it to personalize it into your own special blends.

Italian Seasoning
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried sage

Combine ingredients and store in a small jar.

Mexican Seasoning
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Combine ingredients and store in a small jar.

Apple Pie Spice Blend
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Combine ingredients and store in a small jar.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Combine ingredients and store in a small jar.

Miscellaneous
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, Cacao Powder, Carob Powder , Frozen Organic fruit , Greek Olives (black), Miso (white or red), Nama Shoyu (not wheat free), Spirulina (great source of protein), Tamari (wheat free), Wheatberries, Young Thai Coconuts


Recipes:These two delicious recipes will become a staple for you in your raw food prep because they’re easy to prepare. Roll the egg-less egg salad in a collard wrap, stuff a tomato, or lettuce wrap and that’s good eats!

Egg-less Egg Salad
Serves 4-6

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1 1/2 cups raw macadamia nuts or cashews
1/3 cup chopped scallions
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

In a food processor, combine the water, lemon juice, turmeric, onion powder, mustard powder, garlic, sea salt, and nuts and blend until smooth.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the contents of the blender with the scallions, celery, and bell pepper. Mix well and serve.


Cucumber Salad
Serves 6

3 cucumbers, peeled, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly slice
1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon dill weed
1-2 tablespoon agave nectar (to taste)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Combine cucumbers, onions and dill in a bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, agave nectar, sea salt and pepper.

Pour mixture over cucumber and onions. Gently toss. Cover and chill.