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Delicious, nutritious RAW VEGAN Creations!!

This scrumptious dessert, ( wild jungle peanut and chocolate torte ) prepared by Alive n' Juicy,  is made entirely of Organic Raw Vegan Foods, that are not only beautiful and delicious, but HEALTHY!! This lens gives you insite into a rapidly expanding lifestyle that uses fresh, wholesome foods, directly from nature as the only source of nourishment, energy and health. In order to adopt this diet you must believe that the human body has the innate wisdom to heal and balance itself if given the raw materials to do so. These raw materials are derived from a diet of raw and living foods eaten in a state as close to nature as possible. Many follow the lifestyle in its Vegan form, eating only vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Others perfer to add uncooked meat and fish. I will give you links to both and you can choose what feels right for you. Have a Rawsome time exploring this living food lifestyle!!

What is the Raw Food Lifestyle?

Tropical Fruit TorteWell, that's a good question. Some people follow a diet that is strictly fresh, raw, organic and vegan. This means they only eat vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Others, eat only uncooked foods but also add meats, fish, poultry and cheese. Which is right? They both are, YOU are the ultimate judge. I personally follow the vegan version, because it FEELS better to me and I have seen incredible results in myself as well as my clients over the past 6 years. There is plenty of scientific evidence for both sides. In the links section you will be able to do your own research.

Raw or Living?

What is the difference between the Raw and Living Lifestyles?

Tomato Torte StacksLiving food is in a form that still has life and is able to grow. Raw food has not been cooked, but is not necessarily in a form that can still grow or produce life. Let's use sunflower seeds to clarify this concept. Typically, nuts and seeds have enzyme inhibitors to keep them dormant until conditions are proper for growing. They are then exposed to water and sunlight which releases the inhibitors and their growth into a plant begins. Sunflower seeds can be raw, but not necessarily living. This means that they have not been exposed to extreme heat and are still able to sprout and become a living food, carring both life force and active enzymes, but still have their inhibitors intact. If you take these raw seeds and soak them several days they begin to grow and are now considered a living food. The major difference between raw and living food is the question, " Is this food able to grow in its present form?". Any food that has not been exposed to high heat or "cooked" is considered raw, even meat, fish, poultry or dairy. These foods are NOT living, but they are raw and do carry more healing and enzyme potential than their cooked counterpart.

Why Raw?

What are some of the reasons for and the benefits of eating uncooked foods?

Here are some of the benefits that are experienced after even a short time on raw and living foods. Most of these attributes also apply to those who eat other than vegan.
  • PROVIDES ENZYMES, the " Sparks of Life". These are catalysts to all reactions that happen in the body and work together with minerals and some vitamins. According to some scientists, there are over 3000 different enzymes within each of the 75 trillion cells in the body. Without enzymes creating chemical reactions there would be no physical life!
  • SUPPLIES an ALKALINE ASH to the body. The majority of raw and living foods are alkaline forming. This means when they are burned, or oxidized by the body the ash remaining contains minerals that give important building materials to the body. Acid foods leave no minerals behind and actually rob the body of minerals during the process of digestion.
  • NATURALLY HYDRATING. Water not only is a great conductor of electrical current but it also carries valuable information to the DNA of the cells. This in turn creates rejuvenation and health in the body. Water found untouched in raw or living vegan foods is pure and structured by nature, and therefore easily utilized at the cellular level.
  • EASY TO DIGEST. Living and raw vegan foods are very easy to digest because their protein bonds are not strengthened by heat, leaving the body with a large amount of available energy for other pursuits. Made by nature they come with all the enzymes needed for their digestion, ensuring they are fully broken down and available for use by the body. During the digestive process the trapped life force and sunlight are released to the body providing it with information and energy for healing.
  • RELEASES LIFE FORCE, VITAMINS, MINERALS and ENZYMES to the body instead of using these precious life-giving elements from the body. Raw and living vegan foods carry in them vitamins and minerals of the type the body readily recognizes and can use. This induces an alkaline and anabolic environment that creates health and vitality, versus sickness, disease and death.
  • NORMALIZES BODY WEIGHT. Eating a raw vegan diet provides the grounds for your body to normalize it's weight. Properly following the acid / alkaline guidelines of this lifestyle provides an environment in which your body is free to release toxins and thus the fat they are stored in. Consumption of fresh organic versus packaged processed foods provide the necessary amino acids for building and maintaining proper muscle tone. The combination of eating fresh unadulterated foods, along with eating foods that are 80 -90% alkaline ash, provide the body with the environment needed to release fat and build muscle.
  • SUPPORTS MENTAL ALERTNESS. Many people find increased mental clarity as well as heightened awareness when following a raw vegan diet. The alkaline nature of living vegan foods provides increased enzyme and mineral availability. This decreases both mucus and inflammation throughout the body allowing for more efficeint functioning of the brain and neurotransmitters. Food by nature falls into 2 categories, expansive or contractive in regards to it's effect on a person's consciousness. Fruits, vegetables and other alkaline foods are expansive, with meats, nuts and acid foods being contractive. When you consume a diet of 80% or more expansive foods you naturally feel more expansive and enjoy a heightened awareness of your body and surroundings.

Raw Basics....

What are some basics of the Raw Food lifestyle?

Creamed Spinach Soup1. Eat as close to nature as possible, pick fruit and vegetables and eat immediately
2. Eat organic whenever possible
3. Eat 80%-90% alkaline forming foods
4. Eat often, and as much as you desire of the food
5. Think loving thoughts as you prepare and eat the food
6. Eat foods that are as mineral and nutrient dense as possible. Superfoods such E3Live, spirulina, sea vegetables, maca, goji berries, bee pollen, and suma are best
7. Drink pure, structured water, or fresh made distilled water
8. Replace cleaning items in your environment with ones that are non- toxic
9. Replace soaps, shampoos, lotions, and hair products with pure herbal non toxic ones
10. If you can't eat it, don't use it. Your skin is highly absorbable and what you put on it goes directly into the blood stream traveling throughout the entire body!

Getting Started

A simple addition to your morning meal.

Green Marinara JuiceThis is a delicious, nutritious way to get started in the morning. You will see many benefits from just adding one of these to your diet every day.

Morning Energy Shake

2 ripe organic bananas
1 organic mango, pitted and peeled
2 large organic kale leaves
3 large organic green or red lettuce leaves
1 handful organic parsley
1 young coconut, meat and water
1 TBS Pure Synergy or other favorite green powder

Open the young coconut, pour the water in your blender then scoop out the flesh. Add remaining ingredients and blend. Drink immediately. You may add different ingredients and other superfoods as you experiment with this basic recipe. Be creative and enjoy!!

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Raw Food Sites

These sites will give you a look inside the world of Living Foods.....
Alive n' Juicy
This site belongs to me. It has gourmet food, consultations, private chef services, how to videos, recipes, a raw store and more.
Love Raw
This site has tons of information and links on it to organic and raw products as well as information. It also has some beautiful art and jewelery.
Alissa Cohen
Alissa is one of the top authors, speakers and raw chefs in the world. I love her book and her practical easy to prepare recipes.
Voice Yourself
Woody and Laura Harrelson's site with tons of information to help you go raw or just walk a little lighter on the planet.
Raw and Juicy
This site has a wonderful story about one woman's nightmare disease and how raw food restored her health and life.
The Raw Meat Diet
This is a HUGE site with lots of information. The man who's behind it believes in a raw meat diet.
Living Foods
A nice site from the UK!

Raw Vegan Restaurants

Organic Raw around the world....

The first 2 are sites to help you locate an organic raw restaurant near you. The rest of the list are my favorite places around the country.
Happy Cow
This site locates vegetarian, vegan and raw restaurants as well as stores around the world.
A Raw Restaurant Guide
You can look up raw restaurants around the country.
Chef Ito's
The very Best of the Best of RAW!! This is Chef Ito's restaurant where he partners with a cooked vegetarian Asian restaurant. It's the best food I've have ever had! If your family isn't into raw yet, this is the place to go, they can eat cooked and you will have the best raw meal of your life!
Juliano's Raw
One of my favorite gourmet raw restaurants. It's in Santa Monica, CA , a few blocks from the ocean. Well worth the trip!
Karyn's Raw
This is the oldest organic raw restaurant in the country. The baby of Karyn Calebrese, it has been open for 14 years with delicious gourmet raw. A must if you are in Chicago. Try the deep dish pizza, it is to live for!!
Pure Food and Wine
An exciting organic raw gourmet restaurant and bar. This is the best of all worlds. Beautiful scrumptious food and fun party atmosphere. Lush outdoor patio in summer.
Cafe 118 Degrees
Winter Park, FL raw food restaurant with creative gourmet raw food.
Charlie Trotter's of Chicago
Another outstanding gourmet restaurant. He has organic RAW by request.
Cafe 118 Degrees
This too is an organic raw restaurant in Cost Mesa, CA ( Orange County ). It's a cute little place with good food and nice people.
Leaf Cuisine
These are in the Los Angeles, CA area. 2 wonderful and moderately priced restaurants.

Want to see how to do it?

Here are a few raw food DVD's for those with no time to come to class.
Not the Cooking Show
A great Raw food DVD from Australia's best, Paul Benheim.
Alissa Cohen
Alissa has been my favorite for years now. This DVD has not only great tips for making raw food simple, but some awesome recipes!! If you want to see how really easy it is,then this one is for you.
Raw: The Living Food Diet
Science, stories and food artistry, all in one.
The Garden Diet
This is Jinjee and Storm's NEW DVD. They have alot of wonderful E-books as well as this new DVD.

Creamed Spinach Soup

A raw vegan creamy and delicious spinach soup

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Cinnamon Apple Crisp, Part 1 ~ filling

Alive n' Juicy chef, Dr Diondra prepares a wonderful easy raw cinnamon apple crisp every one is sure to love. Visit www.alivenjuicy.com for more recipes and videos.
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Cinnamon Apple Crisp - part 2 ~ crumble & assembly

Alive n' Juicy chef Dr. Diondra makes the crumble topping and puts it all together. Watch part 1 for the filling. Visit www.alivenjuicy.com for more recipes and videos.
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Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Raw, Vegan and Yummy!!

2 medium apples rough chopped, plus any end pieces from the slices
3/4 cup prunes, apricots and or raisins, soaked until soft
3 TBS coconut palm sugar
3 TBS lemon juice
1 TBS cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon extract
1/2 tsp vanilla powder
dash salt
8 cups thinly sliced sweet apples, about 6-8 medium apples

Topping:
1/2 cup dates, pitted
1/2 cup dried apricots halved
3/4 cup walnuts
3/4 cup pecans
1 tsp vanilla powder
2 TBS coconut sugar
pinch salt
In food processor, pulse dates and apricots to break down, then add the nuts and other ingredients. Process just enough to make a crumble texture. Set aside. In a blender combine chopped apples, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, coconut sugar and salt. Blend to a smooth paste. In a bowl combine the paste with the sliced apples. Lightly grease the bottom of your glass 8" x 8" or 9" x 13" serving pan with coconut oil, macadamia nut oil or flax oil, and press a thin layer of crumble on the bottom. Spoon the sliced apple mixture on top. Spread another layer of crumble to finish the dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. You can warm slightly in a dehydrator prior to serving or serve at room temperature. It will keep for about 5 days in the refrigerator. Make at least 5 hours ahead of time, so it can marinate and the apples soften a little.

Online Articles and Video Recipes

Articles and Video Recipes from Alive n' Juicy

Online articles and video recipes from Alive n' Juicy
Here you will find new articles and video recipes from Alive n' Juicy chef, Dr. Diondra as she shows you some delicious and simple raw vegan foods.

What about your pets???

Here's a recipe for terrific raw pet treats....

Alive n' Juicy chef, Dr Diondra makes raw chicken treats for pets. Check out my raw pet lens or visit my site http://www.alivenjuicy.com for more recipes and information of how to feed your pet a healthy raw diet too!
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Raw in Style

Raw Food Retreats

Here are a few upcoming raw food retreats around the world. A great way to jumpstart your new raw world!!
Bali Retreat
The Art of Vibrant Living gives you several choices of retreat times as well as locations. These are hosted by one of Australia's top raw food educators and chefs, Paul Benheim.
Raw and Juicy
List of raw food retreats, lectures and festivals.
All Raw Directory
A raw foods retreat and resort directory.
Living and Raw Foods
A directory of retreat and healing centers that use raw and living foods.
House of Verona
Beautiful retreat in Ontario, Canada.
Sanoviv
A heath center that specializes in natural treatment including raw and living foods. One hour south of San Diego, in Mexico.
Pangaia
Raw food retreat in Hawaii.
Moon River Raw Retreat and Hotel
This is a vacation or retreat location in NY, USA.

Raw News

The latest articles from around the world...

Raw and Sexy
An article from Columbia University's paper.
Shazzie's New Store
An article about Shazzie opening the new raw store opening in Yarmouth, England.
Ozzie Osbourne's Dogs Go Raw!
Ozzie's dogs on Raw.
Enzymes from India
An article from India about raw food and enzymes.
Raw Some Recipes
A raw article and great yam salad recipe.

Raw Food Books on Amazon

Here are tons of raw food books to get you on your way to a new life and loads of energy!!
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Raw Food Books on Amazon

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Related Lenses of Interest

Here are a few other Squidoo lenses to help.
Living Food for Pets
Another one of my lenses about raw and living food for your pets.
Healthy Raw Chocolate
This is my favorite lens, food and subject. It's all about CHOCOLATE, the healthy, guiltless kind!!!
I Like it Raw! Do You?
This is Dhrumil's lens. He is a fellow Rawfoodist with some great links and advise, check it out.

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Diondra

Hi, I'm Dr. Diondra, a Naturopath and Living Food Chef. I have dedicated my life to teaching others through love and sharing of my own life experiences... more »

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