Raw Vacation- Give Your Body A Break!

    Just as we all need a little time every now and then to get away from our jobs and daily stresses, our body needs a chance to relax and rejuivnate. By eating raw foods, and only raw foods, we give our body an opportunity to clean itself out, re-stabilize internal chemistry and make sure everything is functioning properly. This translates into being healthy and feeling great.

    There are a few things to keep in mind to make sure the experience is a positive and nourishing one. Firstly, in order to get all of the nutrients you need, be sure to eat one pound of greens every day. Dark leafy greens like kale and arugula are great, but other lettuces are good too. Because you are eating raw foods, it is important to get the best quality (organic, local) produce as possible. I like to start my raw diets with a 24 hour fast and then only eat raw fruits and vegetables for the next 48 hours, adding in seeds, nuts and sprouted grains after that. You can do a raw food diet for as long as you like, but I recommend a minimum of three days to really make an impact.
    Remember to take time to reflect and meditate on the experience and its healing effects. Be mindful of what you are doing and how it makes you feel. It’s best if you can carve our some time for this when you will be free of constant stressors like a daily job. A long weekend or holiday is best so that you can really engage in the experience. Most importantly, love and connect with the beautiful food you eat!

I will be posting raw recipes like the one below regularly over the next week, so check back and subscribe by email  for tasty summer dishes to be enjoyed anytime.


To Break The Fast: Summer Corn Salad

INGREDIENTS:

3 ears of fresh corn cut off the cob
¾ small poblano pepper finely diced
½ medium onion finely diced
¼ jicama finely diced
fresh herb, optional

Dressing:
Juice of ½ lime
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and let sit for up to two hours, toss with the dressing and serve immediately.