Experimenting with Raw Food

Tired of feeling sick and tired? Yeah, me too. I decided recently that I can make a few small changes every day and it will do wonders in helping me feel more energetic and alive. I have been lurking on Raw Food forums, websites and youtube channels collecting data and experiences. I have a few friends within the homeschooling community who participate in the Raw Food Lifestyle and they all look amazing. Women with two, three and seven kids who are attentive to their bodies and the nourishment they need. Now why can't I be like that?

Making the switch to a diet prominent in raw food takes a bit of warming up to. I have been stalling and procrastinating for sometime even though I know the benefits are worth the discomfort. It's only uncomfortable because it's not what I am use to. I crave sweets without realizing it. I am never full and always lethargic. Here's how I have started my journey to healthier eating.

I bought a blender and eat a fruit smoothie every morning (recipe to follow). I plan to change it up and try new ingredients. All in all, this is a great energy boost with lots of good fiber and just the right amount of sweetness. Last year at about this time I was making juice concentrate and canning it. Never again. Even then I knew all the goodness was being stripped and all I was left with was coloured sugar water. I am going to be taking that recipe down off my blog.

I have ready fruits and veggies in the fridge that have been washed and slice. It's easy to grab a handful when I have the nibblies.

The most important thing I have done is swear off bread products and severely limited my diary intake. At some point I may just do away with dairy all together but we shall see. I am truly just listening to my body, recognizing how it feels after eating certain foods. I am not counting calories or fat grams. I am, however, keeping a food journal. I can tell you already I feel amazing! I have energy to spare. I am getting more done in my day. I can think clearly and love that I am not struggling like I used to to get through the day.

I can't say I will go 100 per cent raw, of course it depends how my body responds. I can say that there is enough inspiration out there to keep me motivated.