Posted by admin in Raw Food Ebooks on 04 14th, 2010
How To Get Started With Raw Foods by Karen Knowler. This ebook is a great resource for someone just starting out in their raw food journey. All the information you need to get started plus 3 different menus to get you started right where you are at- while still eating cooked food- just a place to start and add to. Start at menu 1 and work your way to menu 3. Adding more and more raw food and eating less cooked foods. Even contains a list of the healthiest cooked foods to eat while making the transition. I will be recommending this ebook to all of my clients- and to you! If you have been toying with the idea of going raw this book will help you take the next step!
Karen’s website is loaded with great information. One of my favorite sections of her website is Karen’s Living Foods Kitchen. It is chock full of great information and recipes. Please check it out for yourself. Now onto the ebook…
- Let’s Take It From The Top
- What IS Raw Food?
- What is “Living Food”?
- But What Makes Raw and Living Foods So Special? What’s the Difference?
- Why Enzymes Are Not Just a Bonus But An Essential To Life, Health and Vitality
- Feel the Difference
- Why Raw Foods Are Superior (and Cooked Foods Aren’t!)
- Benefits, Benefits, Benefits…
- 50 Great Reasons to Go Raw
- So What Can YOU Expect?
- How To Deal With “Less Than Positive” Comments
- If It’s SO Good Why Isn’t Everyone Doing It?
- You Have To Give Before You Gain
- The 3 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself
- The 7 Steps To Going (And Staying) Raw
- Your Journey Starts Here…
- Step 1: Understand “Why Going Raw Is A Whole Person Journey”
- Step 2: Food, Glorious Food
- The Raw Food Groups
- So What About Meat and Dairy?
- Raw Ingredients Shopping List (Sorted By Genre)
- Recommended Eating
- What To Do With Your List Now That You Have It
- Where To Shop
- How To Find New Suppliers or Shops Near You
- What To Look For
- How To Select The Best Fresh Produce
- How To Select The Best Dried / PrePackaged
- Produce
- Buying On A Budget
- Step 3: Create A Living Foods Kitchen
- The Perfect Live Food Kitchen
- A Beginners Guide to “Raw Kitchen Equipment”
- The 3 Pieces of Kitchen Equipment You Should Ideally Own
- The “Raw Kitchen Equipment” Guided Tour
- How I Got Started
- Basic First Buys For Your Kitchen That Could Make All the Difference
- Setting Your Kitchen Up For Success
- Creating Your Vision
- Some Pointers For Those Who Need to Compromise
- How To Make The Most Out Of What Space You DO Have
- Final Check Questions
- Step 4: Get Creative!
- The Top 5 Raw Food Preparation Techniques
- Juicing
- Blending
- Milling
- Dehydrating
- Freezing
- The Importance of Sprouting (How to Sprout and Growing Indoor Greens)
- Step 5: Raw Food Recipes For Everyday Living
- What You Need To Know About Your Recipes
- Step 6: Menu Planning
- The 10 Important Guidelines For A Truly Healthy Raw Food Diet
- Step 7: Where To Next?
- Beyond The Theory
- What To Expect When You Eat More Raw Food
- So, Where To Next?
- Going Deeper
- It’s Your Time!
- Next Level Resources: Steps 1 – 7
- Final Words…
- One Final Word of Guidance
- Your One Week Raw KickStart Pack
- Your Programme Outlined
- Choose Your Starting Point
- Take A Look At The Menus
- Menu 1
- Menu 2
- Menu 3
- The Menus Explained
- Your Questions Answered
- The 3Day
- Prep Zone
- How You Can Best Support Yourself
- Healthy Cooked Options
- Other Healthy Eating Pointers
- Your “One Week Raw” Shopping List
- My OneWeek Shopping List (Master Sheet)
- Let’s Get Started!
- Your 20 Raw Food Recipes
- Raw Muesli
- Flax Crackers
- Carrot and Almond Pate
- Cashew and Macadamia “Cheese”
- Karen’s Favorite Guacamole
- Kale and Avocado Salad
- Veggie-Nut Burgers
- Karen’s Favorite Nori Rolls
- Almond Hummus
- Simple Vinaigrette
- Banana-Almond Milk
- Strawberry Ice-Dream Smoothie
- Mango and Spinach (Green) Smoothie
- Summer Fruits Smoothie
- Vanilla and Sesame Shake
- Mono Melon Smoothie
- Carrot and Apple Juice
- Fruity Fizz
- Almond and Raisin Balls
- Macadamia Cream
- Appendices
- Blank Menu Plan
- Best Mail Order Resources
- Further Information
- Live Food Teachings
- About Karen