Raw Basics #2 Q&A - Why do people choose raw vegan diet? …….Many people choose a raw food lifestyle because it focuses on fresh, whole foods from nature. Fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds provide fiber, water, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help support the body. Because these foods are nutrient dense and naturally lower in processed ingredients, many people experience benefits such as improved digestion, more energy, healthy weight loss and clearer skin. Many raw vegans experience mental clarity & a spiritual awakening along with a renewed love for nature when on raw plant based foods. Some people also turn to raw foods when trying to improve or even reverse chronic health issues. While everyone’s journey is different, a diet rich in fresh plant foods has been associated with improvements in conditions related to inflammation, blood sugar and heart health. At its core, the raw food lifestyle is about simplifying what we eat and giving the body foods that are easy to digest and full of natural nutrition. Many people practice it because they feel more energized, vibrant and connected to natural foods. Veganism is a philosophy and lifestyle that seeks to avoid the use and harm of animals as much as possible.

On a scale of 1-10 (10 highest) - if you could travel back to your 15 year old self.. how likely did you think you were to be vegan / raw vegan one day?

So many people experience less pain from arthritis, joint pain, and chronic inflammation when they add more raw foods into their day. This happens for many reasons — but one of the main ones is because… A. Cooked food causes a slight immune reaction B. Raw food has more protein C C. Raw food has less calories

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I was on the elliptical getting my 45 minutes in last night while Dawn was watching a basketball game nearby. I’ve always enjoyed basketball, but last night gave me a different perspective. I happened to look up just as a player took a long three-point shot. He missed. But here’s the beautiful part: his teammate was right there. He grabbed the rebound and immediately passed the ball back to the same player. This time? Swish. Straight through the net. It made me think about our health journeys. That player didn't dwell on the miss or walk off the court. He used that split second to notice he was an inch off to the right, adjusted his feet, and took the shot again. The "miss" wasn't a failure; it was just the data he needed to make the next one. I see this so often with my students. Someone came to me recently feeling disappointed because, after a great day of fasting, blueberries, and a big salad, they ended the night with a bag of chips. They felt like they "failed." But I told them: that’s just a missed shot. And the "data" was in how she felt afterward. She noticed she didn't feel good. Her energy dropped, and that vibrant feeling from the salad was gone. So, we adjusted the play. Instead of focusing on the "mistake," we looked at how to fill her up better. The adjustment? Adding a 1/4 cup of walnuts or a whole avocado to a slightly bigger salad tonight. That extra healthy fat and volume is what keeps the hunger away so those chips don't even look tempting. For me, I do the same thing. If I notice I’m eating too many dates one by one, I don't "restrict" them. My psychology background taught me that restriction just creates resistance in the brain. Instead, I just rework the play. I’ll take a couple of those dates and blend them into a big, creamy smoothie with frozen bananas and a splash of almond milk. By changing the format, I get a massive, filling "dessert" that satisfies the craving, but I end up using far fewer dates. It’s a win for my tastebuds and a win for my goals. No willpower required, just a better strategy.