
The raw food diet believes that raw food is more nutritious than cooked food. Raw food is extremely easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of time. This article takes you through some simple recipes.
Countless reports and scientific studies prove that your health is directly related to the food that you choose to eat. Healthy food is equal to a healthy body, while unhealthy food leads to an unhealthy body. The raw food diet encourages and supports eating only raw fruits, nuts, vegetables, and seeds. It is believed that raw food is more nutritious than cooked food. These recipes are very easy to make and won’t take much of your time.
Mushroom Soup
This thick soup has a delightful mushroom flavor. A brilliant recipe for the holiday season, this soup is so rich that even half a cup is more than enough for a single serving. For a warm gravy or soup, heat the contents over a low flame until warm to the touch. It is recommended that you use soft mushrooms. Use a small cup or bowl to serve. This soup is perfect for days that you do not have a large meal planned. If you want a tastier, zingier soup, then add a teaspoon of chopped onions.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 1½ cups mushrooms
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup water
- 4 tablespoons mushrooms (chopped)
Procedure:
Place the almond butter, mushrooms, salt, and water in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour this paste into a serving bowl and then top with the chopped mushrooms.
Morning-After Special
This is a hearty snack that you can take along with you when you are on the go. It is very nutritious. This recipe comes jam-packed with nuts and seeds, and can be quickly made in the morning. Always use organic and raw ingredients for the best flavor.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup cashews
- ½ cup wild peanuts
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup raw chocolate nibs
- 2 tablespoons raw chocolate powder
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 4 tablespoons raw agave nectar
- Salt
- Cinnamon
Procedure:
All you have to do is chop all the ingredients, mix them well, and your morning-after special is ready to be enjoyed.
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 avocado (peeled and seeded)
- ½ cup raw honey
- 4 dates (soaked in water)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup macadamia nuts (soaked and drained)
- 4 cups raw pumpkin (peeled)
- 1 cup organic raisins
- 1 teaspoon psyllium
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds (washed, soaked, drained, and dehydrated)
Procedure:
Place the honey, dates, avocado, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, macadamia nuts, nutmeg, salt, and water in a blender and then blend everything to a smooth paste. Next, put the pumpkin in and blend again. Add the psyllium, blend once more, and keep this mixture aside for ten minutes before you give it another spin in the blender. Add the raisins, pour the mixture on a pie crust, and top it with the pumpkin seeds.