| Just a little bit ago, I answered some very popular | | | | scooped out pulp in a bowl and set aside. |
| FAQ's about the Raw Food Weight Loss Diet. Now I | | | | Finely chop (or use a food processor) all the other |
| want to take an even closer look at one of the | | | | ingredients and put in the bowl with tomato pulp. |
| biggest concerns most people have with the Raw | | | | Mix well. |
| Food Diet - What to eat. | | | | Fill the tomato halves slightly higher than the brim. |
| This is a concern with any diet, whether for weight | | | | Makes 6 cups. |
| loss, detox, or just general health. Many times you'll | | | | These are great for a snack, side dish, or anytime. |
| know the basics of what you can eat, but you will get | | | | You can even use smaller tomatoes to make them |
| bored with the basics pretty quickly. This pushes the | | | | finger food. :) |
| door wide open so temptation can waltz in a foil your | | | | Nuts Over Raw Salad |
| plan -again! | | | | 1 cup Almonds |
| This doesn't have to be the case, and is one of the | | | | 1 cup Cashews |
| biggest reasons I advise people starting this diet to get | | | | 1 cup Walnuts |
| a Raw Foods Cookbook to help them out. Here are | | | | 1 cup Peanuts |
| two very easy recipes I've come to love to help you | | | | 1 cup Pumpkin Seeds (de-shelled) |
| through your day. | | | | 1 cup Raw Chocolate Nibs |
| Tomato Cups | | | | 4 tablespoons of Agave Nectar |
| 3 medium tomatoes | | | | Sea Salt |
| 1/4 of a small cucumber | | | | 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon |
| 1 stick celery | | | | Mix all the nuts and seeds in a large bowl. Add agave |
| 1/2 of a small onion | | | | nectar and stir well. Sprinkle cinnamon, chocolate, and |
| 1/4 cup of fresh parsley | | | | desired sea salt amount and stir once more. |
| 1/2 tablespoon fresh mint | | | | This takes only a few moments and can be eaten at |
| 1/2 clove garlic | | | | breakfast, on the go, or even as a late night snack and |
| 1/4 cup sesame seeds | | | | I love the salty/sweet combination! |
| 1 teaspoon lemon juice | | | | All it takes to ease into this diet is replacing your |
| 1/2 tablespoon olive oil (optional) | | | | snacks with healthier choices like the salad above, and |
| Sea salt to taste | | | | replacing one meal a day with a raw meal. I wish you |
| Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out center, leave | | | | tons of success! |
| about a fourth of an inch worth of wall. Put the | | | | |