RAW Living and Learning

Think you need nasty animal protein to be an athlete?? Guess again. This is just one of hundreds of stories showing how athletes have improved their performance once they kicked animal protein to the curb. And check out the before and after photos of Patrick. So many lives have been changed by "Forks Over Knives".  So inspiring!! At the very bottom of the post is a link to a Youtube video you must watch if you are the least bit curious about a plant based diet. Unfortunately we have been brainwashed by the meat and dairy industries and so many people need to be hit over the head with a life threatening disease before they will admit that diet just might matter when it comes to health. Our family gave up dairy and  processed wheat years ago and have never looked back. Some members of the family still choose to consume a limited amount of organic free range chicken and wild caught fish and that is their choice. I on the other hand prefer none. And that is ok. All of u...

Rip Esselstyn Rip, son of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, was a firefighter in the Austin fire department when he discovered dangerously high cholesterol levels of his firefighter comrades. He led a station revolution of dietary change and markedly better health, which he detailed in his bestselling book, The Engine 2 Diet . Visit Engine2Diet.com for updates from Rip. I know I have posted a few times my tips for traveling while eating a raw, living foods diet. Well, when we travel all 7 of us go and our daughter who is vegan, and two of the boys who eat loads of veggies, have used most of Rip's tips while traveling and eating out. Our daughter eats a vegan diet that combines raw and cooked foods and all of these tips have worked for her.With Christmas and New Years coming I am sure many people will be traveling.Read the article below and hopefully you can learn something new that will help your family on their next trip.  (Note: I personally do not ...

Today's blog prompt is to write a "News-style post." Well look at what just happened to be in my inbox this morning! Thought I must share this shocking information. Quote from Forks Over Knives on How Plant-Based Food Can Feed More People: They posted the above graphic on Facebook on October 17. Please click the image to share with your social media friends. Let me share with you yet another one of my plant based recipes. This recipe uses the spicy, earthy green, arugula as its base. But I sweetened it with fresh, juicy pineapple and ripe tomato; creating a salsa like topping for this delectable green. Pineapple Salsa Salad by Elizabeth @rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com Arugula Diced pineapple (fresh) Diced tomato 1/2 T raw, unsalted pine nuts Pinch of cumin Plate the arugula. In a bowl mix together the pineapple, tomato and pine nuts. Top the arugula with the salsa and sprinkle on cumin to taste. Enjoy! +JMJ+ Today I am grateful for food on o...