RAW Living and Learning

My summer days have been filled with simple raw meals and loads of green juices, green smoothies and fresh, home grown wheat grass juice. Dishes like the one above have been how simplistic my meals have been over the past 24 days. Big bowls of fresh, juicy fruits and simple salads have been my super simple main courses. An even easier meal has been cutting a large watermelon in half, sitting down with it on my lap and scooping out all of the juicy flesh with a spoon. Half an hour later I eat the other half. Yes, I can consume an entire 10+ pound watermelon. Keep in mind that that is all I'll eat at that meal--mono meals are a favorite of mine. So why the simplicity? I am actually on day 24 of a 30 day 100% Raw Challenge. A low fat, high carb, no salt 100% raw vegan challenge to be specific. Freelee at 30 Bananas a Day set the challenge and I was all for it. It's nice to be held accountable once in awhile to keep one focused on eating 100% raw, if that is your choice. The c...

Maca Mesquite Pudding by Elizabeth @ rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com 4 T chia seeds 1 C or more of fresh almond milk 2 T hemp seeds 1 T Maca powder 1/2 tsp Mesquite powder pinch of raw vanilla powder drizzle of Agave or use some date paste Pour almond milk into a bowl and add the chia seeds. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Next stir in the remaining ingredients and stir well. Allow to rest for an additional 5 minutes. If pudding is too thick add some more almond milk. Enjoy! What I adore about this pudding is the nutritional kick in the behind that it gives!! Check out what you will be consuming in this powerhouse pudding: MACA (raw) is an adaptogenic root that helps to nourish the endocrine system and it also enhances the ability to deal with stress (just what I need on a busy, crazy home schooling day) and it boosts energy, endurance, strength and performance (I also need these). WOW, how's that for only 1 tablespoon??!! Maca has a wonderful malt-like nutty flavor. ...