You are not supposed to be tired in the afternoon, you are supposed to be alive and vibrant.

This clip is from the Food Matters movie.

What you eat really does matter and it has a direct impact on your energy.

One of the things that they talk about in this segment is eating raw food vs. cooked.

I have personally been shooting for 80% raw foods at most meals for the last few weeks. It makes a noticeable difference.

In the video they talk about the benefit of eating at least 51% raw foods. That is just over half of the diet, eaten as raw foods.

One way to boost up your raw foods is to drink smoothies loaded with raw fruits and vegetables.

They also talk about how the soil is deficient and how food is shipped long distances to the grocery store.

One good way to get good fresh nutrition is by sprouting. You can’t get anymore locally grown than your own kitchen. I recently bought a large sprouting jar at the health food store. It makes more than double the amount of a regular sprouting jar. It’s great for keeping me well stocked in sprouts, especially handy in the winter, when fresh veggies are the most scarce.

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He ended up breaking 3 teeth.

Thats right, it was not from drinking it was just from being unhealthy.

But a raw food diet changed all that. Watch the video to hear Joseph’s story.

I went where no man has gone before, – The Vegetable Isle . That is my favorite line in the video.

And yes it actually is possible to lose weight eating mostly desserts. Raw food desserts that is. Not the most healthy thing in the world, but still better than what a lot of people eat.

There is also some great information in this video about the right way and the wrong way to do a cleanse. Joseph tried a lot of cleanses and did not always have the best results.

By the way, all the smoothies and juices he made during the presentation that day were delicious.

In season, locally grown foods are always best.

Add some nuts, dark chocolate and coconut and you have a nice summer healthy snack recipe.

Substitute whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.

Yes, I used apples in this recipe, which are not in season now, but the strawberries are. I used what I had on hand. I opened the frig and pulled out what I had. It would have been a notch better to use all fresh and locally grown fruits.

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I would love to hear your healthy snack suggestions. Share with the world, by using the comment box below.

Here are the ingredients for this healthy snack recipe:

• Fresh strawberries
• Half an apple ( or substitute some other locally grown in season fruit for better results)
• Almonds
• Brazil nuts
• Pumpkin seeds
• Cashew butter
• Seaweed like laver or dulse (optional)
• Organic, unsweetened coconut
• Dark chocolate

This would make a great food for a picnic or other summer outing. This delicious bowl of goodness makes a great snack or could even be an entire meal. It contains healthy fats from the nuts as well as some protein, fiber and carbs. A much better alternative to chips, candy bars or other junk foods.
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Get started gradually by adding some raw foods to your diet.

You do not have to go all out 100 percent.

A lot of benefit can be had by just adding a few more raw fresh vegetables to your routine.

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So many people get hung up on the mindset of a healthy diet. They think in all or nothing terms. They think success or failure. How about instead think this way – A few small steps in the right direction. Then tomorrow, next week, next month or whatever a few more small steps.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.

It is heartwarming to see raw foods and healthy eating on  a TV show or in the news. People need to have more awareness of healthy living.

The host of the show is actually a newbie to the raw food scene. He is reluctant at first to try the mango, spinach, acai smoothie. Of course she doesn’t tell him what is in it, until after he tries it.

She also whips up an Almond Butter Banana Freeze smoothie in a matter of seconds.

Almond Butter Banana Freeze smoothie Ingredients

• 2 Sliced Bananas
• 1/4 cup Almond Butter
• 3-4 Cups Organic Acai juice
• Cacao Powder to taste ( for chocolate lovers)

The almond butter gives is a creamy body, it’s a good substitute for dairy.

Variety of the name of the game. To get a full range of nutrients, eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.

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She was  a long time vegetarian and raw food advocate.

Check out what she has to say about her own personal health and how she is feeling now after changing her diet.

The biggest effect has been on her nervous system.

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She has added fish to her diet, after being a long time vegetarian. Check out what she has to say about mood, mental clarity and ability to think clearly.
Vitamin B12 is one of the issues here.

This is not the first story of this type I have heard.

Yes, this is part 2 of a video series. This video is the best and has the most useful information.

This is really the type of diet I have been eating for a while. Large amounts of raw vegetables and fruits and a little bit of flesh protein, mostly fish. I am not a big fan of beef at all.

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In this video, this lady shares her grocery shopping list of raw foods.

You can see there are a lot of foods to choose from for the raw foods advocate.

I would love to hear about your favorite raw food choices. Please use the comment box below.

Some of my personal favorite Raw Foods

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• Organic greens, like kale,
• Avocados
• Garlic
• Carrots
• Cucumber
• Apples
• Pineapple
• Almonds
• Flax seeds
• Herbs and spices
• Sprouted buckwheat
• Coconut

I’m not a 100% raw food person, but I do like to eat a very high percentage of raw foods in my diet. I can definitely feel a difference in energy levels, both mentally and physically.

Raw foods are rich in natural enzymes, cooking and heating foods, destroys enzymes.
I like to take enzyme supplements at every meal, raw or not to help with digestion. If I eat a large meal, with lots of cooked foods, (think Thanksgiving) then I take extra enzymes.

This video gives some great tips on how to do just that.

Learn about some things that you can substitute for other ingredients in a recipe, to make something that is delicious and healthy.

I would also love to hear about your suggestions.

Did you know that there are things you can substitute for chicken or meat in a recipe, to create a raw, vegan dish?

There are several tricks that can be used to trick the taste buds and the eyeballs to create the look and taste of common dishes.

Even pasta and sauces can be replicated in  a raw food chef way.

I personally don’t believe in eating 100% raw. I like to have some cooked food, but always a greater percentage of raw foods for maximum vitality.

Thanks for reading and watching this raw food video today. Please leave your raw food recipe tips and comments below to share with all.

Before you  know it Thanksgiving and the holidays will be here.

You could have this any time of year though, it is a healthy marinated stuffing that is gluten free.

Please excuse the brief blank spot in the middle of the video.

Try to use organic ingredients as much as possible.

Raw Food Stuffing Recipe

• Celery chopped
• cranberries
• soaked sunflower seeds
• onion
• apple – locally grown
• Chia tea for marinade
• Add a few herbs and spices like cinnamon and sage

Let it marinade in the tea for a good 15 minutes. Then drain off the liquid.

Place it all into a food processor or blender and pulse briefly. The consistency should be chunky.

Use this stuffing in your traditional turkey, or you can be creative and boat out a squash or hollow out a pepper. Try it with a stuffed raw organic pepper – yum! You could even stuff an acorn squash.

Chewing more thoroughly is one of the best and no-cost ways to improve digestion.

This even applies to smoothies. Instead of chugging it down, chew your smoothies in your mouth to mix with saliva.

Try this and see if it helps digestion. I would love to hear your comments on this video, please use the comment form below.

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Digestive problems are abundant in the modern world. Chewing your food and your smoothies better can help improve digestion. Also relax while eating. Digestion works much better when you are in a relaxed state. Stress moves energy away from digestion. So take your time, enjoy your smoothie or whatever you are eating.

Blending up your vegetables in a smoothie does make them easier to digest, and easier for your body to absorb the nutrients. Just don’t forget to chew it first.

You don’t necessarily need a fancy blender like this guy in the video has. Yes they are great blenders, but you cna get by with one of the better blenders from Wal Mart. The cheapest one on the shelf, might not do so well, look for one that is powerful and well built.

Purpley Green Smoothie Ingredients

• 1 Banana
• Organic blueberries
• Dulse flakes
• Hemp seeds
• Kale
• Pure water

Alkaline Diet Breakfast Choice

A smoothie makes a great alkaline breakfast, or snack any time of day. This is one way to get more greens into your diet, without having to eat more vegetables. The fruit makes it taste better and adds nutrition.

It is super quick and easy to make.

This ice cream is made from all natural ingredients

Here is the ingredient list for this raw, vegan ice cream

• Frozen bananas
• Blackberries, or blueberries
• Dates

Now that warm weather is upon us, this makes a great treat. The main tool you need here is a blender. In the video, she uses a juicer for the bananas, but a blender will work for that as well.

Give this a try and let us know how it tastes!
If you have any good warm weather recipes, that are healthy, please use the comment box below to let us know. We would love to hear your recipe ideas.