breakfast

green smoothie:
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1 banana
1/8 cup raw cacao nibs
1/2 cup coconut water
1 T raw organic extra-virgin coconut oil
1/4 t vanilla
pinch of pink himalayan salt
4 dino kale leaves

blend all ingredients well in Vita Mix.

snack

medjool dates

lunch

green juice:
1 large cucumber
1/2 bunch celery
1 lemon
run all ingredients through juicer.
pour over ice.

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breakfast

triple c smoothie

dinner

mixed baby greens salad with cherry tomatoes + hemp seeds
lemon, dijon, olive oil dressing
gt's organic raw botanic no 3 kombucha 

snack

raw soaked macadamia nuts
granny smith apple

breakfast

green smoothie:
1 cup frozen mango
1 banana
4 oz sunflower greens
1/4 cup water

blend all ingredients in Vita Mix.

snack

raw carrot cupcake with lemon frosting

lunch

raw spinach manicotti + tomato cucumber salad

snack

raw soaked almonds

breakfast

green smoothie:
1/2 cup frozen mango
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1 banana
4 oz sunflower greens
1/4 cup fresh coconut water

dinner

raw vegan spinach manicotti
from RawFoodRecipes.com

snack

raw carrot cupcake with lemon frosting

lunch

best smoothie
from 'everyday raw' by matthew kenney

breakfast

fresh grapefruit juice

dessert

raw carrot cupcakes with lemon frosting
recipe from Vivapura

snack

carrot juice

snack

gt's organic raw gingerade kombucha

miso

Miso Happy and Healthy - Using Miso This Raw Winter
by RawGuru

lunch

miso soup:
serves 2

3 T South River sweet-tasting brown rice miso
2 T raw tahini
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 " long piece ginger
1/4 cup raw macadamia nuts, soaked
2 cups very warm water

combine all ingredients in Vita Mix.
garnish with green onion.

goji berries

nutrient-dense super food packed with protein + antioxidants

vivapura goji berries

premier goji berries

breakfast

green smoothie:
serves 2

2 cups frozen blackberries
1 large banana
1/4 cup goji berries
1/2 cup young thai coconut
1/2 cup fresh coconut water
dino kale

blend all ingredients well in Vita Mix.

lunch

zucchini noodles with spicy almond sauce:

zucchini noodles (sliced with mandoline)
red bell pepper, thinly sliced
raw almonds, soaked and chopped
pinch of cayenne pepper

gently toss noodles + red pepper with spicy almond sauce.
top with chopped almonds + cayenne pepper.

breakfast

green smoothie:
1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple
1/4 cup goji berries
1/4 cup young thai coconut
1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh coconut water
1 cup spinach

dinner

celery root soup
serves 4
(modified from 'raw food real world' by matthew kenney + sarma melngailis)

4 cups chopped celery root
1 cup granny smith apple
1 cup water
blend in Vita Mix until smooth.

1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked
1 cup water
1 t salt
2 T raw extra-virgin coconut oil
6 T extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
add to mixture in Vita Mix.
blend until smooth.

garnish with diced apple and chives.

lunch

lemon + fennel coleslaw
gt's organic raw gingerade kombucha
raw dark chocolate

snack

green smoothie:
1 1/2 cups frozen mango
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 lime
1/2 to 3/4 cups water

breakfast

granny smith apple

snack

celery + basil almond pesto

+

raw dark chocolate:
pour chocolate ganache into bottom of silicone muffin tray. chill in freezer.

lunch

salad:
mixed baby greens
red + yellow bell peppers
tomato
pecans
citrus vinaigrette

breakfast

green smoothie:
1 cup frozen mango
1/2 banana
1 T raw organic extra-virgin coconut oil
3 large collard green leaves
1/4 cup water

combine all ingredients in Vita Mix

favorite recipe books

dessert

strawberries with raw chocolate ganache

chocolate ganache
(modified from 'raw food real world' by matthew kenney + sarma melngailis)

1/2 cup cacao powder
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup raw organic extra-virgin coconut oil

blend all ingredients well in Vita Mix.
drizzle over strawberries.

b12

'Vitamin B12: Are you Getting it?' by Jack Norris
from veganhealth.org

lunch

lemon + fennel coleslaw
(modified from 'Slim for Life - The Ulitmate Health and Detox Plan' by Dr. Gillian McKeith)

1 large fennel, grated
1/2 small red cabbage, grated
2 celery sticks, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
lemon juice
olive oil
pink himalayan salt
hemp seeds

snack

macadamia nut hummus
green olives
carrots

my juicer

Breville die-cast juice fountain elite

vegan b12 + CoQ-10

Max Stress B + CoQ-Quinol
from Premier Research Labs
derived from 100% living natural sources

recommended by Dr. Gabriel Cousens

breakfast

blue sunset
(modified from 'raw food real world' by Matthew Kenney + Sarma Melngailis)

1 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 banana
1/2 cup frozen mango
1/4 cup coconut water
1/4 cup water
1/2 t vanilla
pinch of pink himalayan salt
1/2 cup frozen blueberries

puree all ingredients in Vita Mix except blueberries.
pour half of the mixture into a glass.
add blueberries to Vita Mix and blend until smooth.
pour blueberry mixture over back of spoon into glass.

dinner

best smoothie
from 'everyday raw' by Matthew Kenney

snack

granny smith apple

lunch

mediterranean salad:
cherry tomatoes
green olives
green onion
2 T hemp seeds
lemon juice
extra-virgin olive oil
macadamia nut hummus
mixed baby lettuces

rawtella

rawtella.com

coconut express

order organic young thai coconuts online
at rawguru.com

new warning about olive oil

Dr. Mercola interviews Dr. Rudi Moerck
from mercola.com

snack

raw marzipan
gt's organic raw gingerade kombucha

breakfast

green smoothie:
1 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 banana
1/4 cup goji berries
collard greens
1/4 cup water

combine all ingredients in Vita Mix

dinner

gt's organic raw gingerade kombucha

snack

macadamia hummus + carrots
from 'everyday raw' by Matthew Kenney

lunch

best smoothie
from 'everyday raw' by Matthew Kenney:

2 cups frozen pineapple
1/2 cup young thai coconut meat
1 cup coconut water
10 fresh mint leaves
1/2 t vanilla
pinch of pink himalayan salt

breakfast

green juice:
1 grapefruit, peeled
1/2 bunch celery
1/2 cup water
blend all ingredients well in Vita Mix

snack

gt's organic raw gingerade kombucha

lunch

zucchini noodles with basil almond pesto:

slice zucchini into noodles with mandoline.
marinate in olive oil with a pinch of pink himalayan salt.

basil almond pesto:
(modified from 'The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen' by Peter Berley)

3/4 cup raw almonds, soaked and dried
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 1/2 T freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 t pink himalayan salt
1 t lime zest
3/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil

grind almonds to a meal in food processor.
add all ingredients except oil and puree.
slowly add oil until smooth.

gently toss noodles with pesto.

breakfast

green smoothie:
makes 2

2 cups frozen raspberries
1/2 cup goji berries
2 bananas
4 oz sunflower sprouts
1/2 cup water
combine all ingredients in Vita Mix

snack

granny smith apple

dinner

carrot ginger soup
'curry krispys' from Raw Makery
raw marzipan

lunch

green juice:
4 persian cucumbers
1 bunch mint
1/2 bunch celery
1 lime
run all ingredients through juicer
pour over ice

snack

1/2 cup raw almonds, soaked
gt's organic raw gingerade kombucha

green smoothies

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO ROTATE YOUR GREENS - PART 2
from fredericpatenaude.com

read part 1

breakfast

green smoothie:
1 cup mango
1 banana
1/4 cup goji berries
1 T raw organic extra-virgin coconut oil
2 large leaves collard greens
1/2 cup water
combine ingredients in Vita Mix

dinner

zucchini noodles with creamy dill + mint:

slice zucchini into noodles with mandoline.
marinate in olive oil + lemon juice with a pinch of pink himalayan salt.
gently toss noodles with chopped fresh dill, mint + some tangy dill dip.

snack

raw marzipan:

1 1/2 cups raw almonds (soaked and dried)
grind into flour in Vita Mix
mix in bowl with:
1/3 - 1/2 cup raw local honey (with mild flavor)
1/2 t organic almond extract
roll out between 2 sheets of unbleached parchment paper.
cut with canape cutters. refrigerate.

lunch

baby lettuces with tahini dressing:

mixed baby lettuces
micro greens
cherry tomatoes
persian cucumbers
red onion
2 T hemp seeds

the healing powers of coconut

discover the many benefits on Dr. Bruce Fife's website

and in his books:

'Coconut Water - for health and healing'

'Coconut Cures'

snack

fresh coconut water (from young thai coconut)
+ a granny smith apple

breakfast

green smoothie:
1 cup frozen blackberries
1 banana
4 oz sunflower sprouts
1/4 cup water
1 t raw maca powder
combine ingredients in Vita Mix