Today’s Top 9 Raw Foods to Help You “Get Naked Fast”
1. Big Nutty
Almonds are the most delicious and nutritious of all nuts, almonds also contain the highest amount of protein. Almonds are delicious in both sweet and savory dishes. They make a delicious raw nut-milk-pate-nutrient rich cereal and cookie. Soaked almonds are satiating and filling on the go.
2. Bring Us Your Finest Guacamole
Avocados are the meat of a raw food diet, providing vital nutrients and “good” fats for a healthy body, glowing skin and pure satisfaction. Bonus: avocados are versatile and available all year round.
3. “It Happens Every Time! They All Become Blueberries!”
Blueberries are the mother of all superfoods due to their high levels of antioxidants and vitamin C. Blueberries are a low glycemic fruit that provides a power punch of nutrients. Blend in a smoothie with fresh juice and any greens and enjoy a fortifying drink.
4. Just the Flax, Ma’am
Flax seeds are the Goddess of Omega 3’s, (editor’s note: are all raw foods female?) Because of their delicate oil, it is best to store them in cool dry area, never heat them and grind them only right before usage. Treat them kindly as they will aid your health like no other. Sprinkle, mix, blend and add to anything.
5. Kale and Hearty
Kale is a powerhouse of nutrients. This dark leafy green has loads of protein, calcium, and a sulfur-containing phyto-nutrient that protects against cancer, sun damage, immune deficiencies, and osteoporosis. Add to salads, sauces, smoothies or make kale chips!
6. Pucker Up
Nothing is more cleansing or alkalizing then fresh lemons. All citrus is high in vitamin C-which aids in skin quality, protects against environmental stresses and keeps the body supple and alive. Available year round, lemons are a low glycemic fruit that can be enjoyed in salad dressings, smoothies or fresh off the tree.
7. Cuckoo for Coconuts
Coconuts are actually the largest nut in the world. The water inside of a young coconut is an isotonic beverage, with a similar electrolyte balance to our own blood, With high levels of potassium, natural sugars, and chloride, coconut water makes for a high energy drink. It is, of course always better to get your coconut water fresh, but it is also available bottled.
8. Looks Delicious, Doesn’t It?
Spirulina is fresh water algae, which may seem a little like fish food, but with about 8 grams of protein per tablespoon, and the highest concentration of beta-carotene, vitamin B-12, iron and trace minerals, there is no question it is a superfood worth eating. Spirulina is an amazingly inconspicuous addition to sauces, smoothies and salad dressings.
9. Open Sesame
The “sesame butter” made from ground sesame seeds is the oldest condiment known to man. Very high in beneficial minerals, tahini contains an abundance of copper, manganese, calcium and zinc. All these support vascular and respiratory health and aid in bone health. Diana Stobo’s new gourmet raw cookbook “Get Naked Fast! A Guide to Stripping Away the Foods that Weigh You Down” is available at http://www.dianastobo.com/
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