Raw, Vegan, Gluten/Grain-Free & Paleo-Friendly You know that 3 o’clock Energy Drop moment? When you feel like you need either a large latte or a dose of sugar just to keep you going? Try popping one or two of these instead! These sweet and salty snacks really hit the spot when you need an energy […]
Raw Vegan Gluten-Free Delicacy Bonus Recipe: Healthy Simple Syrup There is something just so tasty about toasted coconut. It enhances anything from a sundae to a salad. But traditionally prepared, it has gone through processing that destroys most of its nutrients and likely includes a sweetener that you’d be better off avoiding. Trader Joe’s carries […]
Raw Vegan Grain and Gluten-Free with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Options I hosted a Dehydration Class this past weekend at my home for a dozen intrepid women who wanted to learn the in’s and out’s of dehydrating everything from breakfast scones to garic loaves and Raw Fusion Chocolate Chip Cookies. Having a dehydrator can really […]
Raw Vegan Gluten-Free Treats We all have a pronounced sweet tooth in this family so I was experimenting with some low-acid, sugar-free treats for our upcoming Alkalinity Challenge this week in the Raw Fusion Kitchen. These were ultra-simple to make and I decided to have them feature different superfoods: Blueberries, almonds, coconut and green tea […]
From Dr. LJ’s Superfood Series with recipe for Coconut Plantain CookiesSuperfoods are foods that are exceptionally high in essential nutrients. Some examples of these that you may already know are blueberries, salmon, almonds, walnuts and organic apples.
These nutritional powerhouses are extremely popular with raw foodists, as they offer great taste and variety to the lifestyle, along with particularly potent vitamins and minerals.
Lucuma powder comes from a small fruit that grows in Chile, Ecuador and Peru. It surpasses even chocolate and vanilla as the favorite ice cream flavor in most of South America—and even some European countries! High in phytonutrients, this superfood serves as a sweetener substitute easily metabolized with a very low glycemic index, making it a safe, sweet option for diabetes and hypoglycemia disorders. Naturally gluten-free, it is chock-full of fiber, antioxidants, carotene, minerals and Vitamin B3.
If you are invited to watch the game at a friends or expecting guests at your place, there’s no rule against providing healthy alternatives to your favorite comfort foods. Raw Fusion is a realistic and enjoyable lifestyle — you can meet your health and fitness goals by making simple, yet delicious changes to the dishes your family favors. These recipes are vegan-optional and gluten-free, raw and raw fusion.