RAW Living and Learning

Can You Name This Fruit? (answer below) Not to confuse you with the picture of my smoothie, it does not contain this mystery fruit, I just thought they looked really cool alongside the glass. Easy As 1, 2, 3 Smoothie This smoothie is so refreshing and so good for you. Filled with chlorophyll and sweet goodness. Ingredients: 1/4 of a ripe honeydew melon 1/2 bunch of flat leaf parsley 1/4 bunch of fresh cilantro Blend until smooth and enjoy! Answer to the mystery fruit question: It is the fruit of the tree Annona reticulata. Does that help? If I were in India eating this fruit I would be considered lower class but in Central America, Mexico and the West Indies it is enjoyed by all! Here is some more important and useful information: Toxicity The seeds are so hard that they may be swallowed whole with no ill effects but the kernels are very toxic. The seeds, leaves and young fruits are insecticidal. The leaf juice kills lice. The bark contains 0.12% anonaine. Injection of an e...

Creative Health Institute has some mighty amazing raw recipes, as I posted about in my last entry, and this one is at the top of my favorites list! The combination of pineapple and mango with a hint of heat (I added red pepper flakes) is amazing served in a creamy, ripe, avocado boat. And of course it would be fantastic served with some raw corn chips--wish I had some! Famous Pineapple Mango Salsa from Creative Health Institute 2 C diced raw pineapple 2 C diced, organic, raw mango 1/4  organic red bell pepper 1/4 organic orange bell pepper 1/4 organic red onion, diced 1/4 C fresh cilantro, finely chopped 2 organic limes, juiced (I used key limes from our tree) S and P to taste (I omitted) **I added a good sized pinch of red pepper flakes DIRECTIONS: Stir together all ingredients, pour into a serving dish. Enjoy! I served mine on a bed of salad inside avocado boats and drizzled the juices over the salad greens as my dressing. As I was eating this dinner I cou...

RAW CHILI I just love the "meaty" taste of portobello mushrooms and I knew they could make an amazing raw chili. I began combining a salsa recipe with my idea of a raw sprouted chili and the result was this: RAW CHILI by Elizabeth at rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com 2 large, organic, portobello caps, finely chopped 2 organic tomatoes, diced 1/2 a sweet onion, diced 1 T First Cold Pressed Olive Oil (optional) pinch of Himalayan pink salt 1 organic cucumber, finely diced 1 organic carrot, very finely diced 1/2 C sprouted lentils 1/4 C sprouts (broccoli, clover, or alfalfa) 1/2 C organic corn, cut off cob (raw) 1 T chili powder (less for mild chili) pinch of red pepper flakes 1/2 T cumin 2 T sun dried tomatoes, diced 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 C fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, pressed Directions: Simply combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and gently toss until incorporated evenly. Serve and enjoy! Keeps refrigerated one day. I topped mine with a dollop of Poppy Seed D...