My experience eating raw

If you’ve read my previous post on juicing, you know I’ve been dealing with some energy and digestive issues. As cooked carbs made me extra sleepy after eating them, I turned to raw foods to see if it would change anything. Well, it did!

Now, let me tell you my backstory with raw foods. I have a friend who is completely hooked on raw foods. I mean, she does juice cleanses, grows her own sprouts and eats mainly raw all year round. She has been an inspiration, and I’ve learned a lot by talking and cooking with her. As much as I admire her, I always thought that her eating raw was a bit extreme, that it couldn’t be possible for her to get all the nutrients she needed, and that she would sooner or later hit a health problem because of it. I thought all of that despite the fact that I’ve known her for years, and that she is the banner girl of health. All that to say, I was a bit skeptic as to raw foods. Nonetheless, I decided to give it a try as cooked vegan food seemed to have betrayed me.

I started by switching my morning oatmeal to green smoothies. I was so sad to say goodbye to my beloved oats, but I had to admit that only after a few days, my energy levels in the morning were great. No more morning naps! That was a huge improvement.

After this success, I went on a search for more raw recipes and stumbled upon Kate Fruit Flowers’ Freedom Foods ebook. I bought the ebook, and was glad to see that all her recipes were simple enough and didn’t require funky, impossible to find ingredients.

Now, if you are doubtful that raw foods can be good, you must try out some of her recipes! I’ve never had a cookbook where every recipe is delicious! I’m completely hooked!

Now, the recipes are delicious, but how does eating raw make me feel?

G-R-E-A-T!

My energy levels are consistently high throughout the day: no more naps! My digestion is easy: no more bloating! But, most of all, I don’t feel like I’m starving! With Kate’s ebook I’ve discovered great recipes that keep me full and energized enough to work, train and do everything else I have to do. Another great advantage of going raw is that I feel like everything I eat tastes better: I’m enjoying my fresh fruits and vegetables so much more.

I’m enjoying raw foods so much, especially now that it is summer. As everything is in season and delicious, it’s been fairly easy to find great produce for cheap. I’m looking for any tips you might have for eating raw in the winter, so don’t hesitate to comment below!