Archive for the ‘Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, and Seeds’ Category

Posted on July 26th, 2010 by by Nathalie Lussier

Will You Go Nuts If You Eat Too Many Nuts?

When I first went raw, I jumped in with both feet and went 100% raw for 30 days. The first few weeks I found myself eating tons of nuts! I know it’s not uncommon for people transitioning to raw food to overeat nuts, so I decided to share my story and advice about nuts. Why [...]

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Posted on July 13th, 2010 by by Nathalie Lussier

The King and Queen of Fruits: Durian and Mangosteen

Photo by NataschaM Last week I wrote about the benefits and the power of antioxidants in keeping us young, boosting the immune system, and feeling great. This week I’m going to talk about a particular type of antioxidant that is harder to find… in fact it is only available in two fruits: the king & [...]

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Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by by Nathalie Lussier

Why It’s Important to Rotate Your Greens

Photo by Rachel I write a lot about green smoothies and the benefits of drinking green smoothies. I’m also a huge advocate of juicing your greens. But one of the important aspects of drinking your greens is the rotation of plants. Let me explain. When you consume the exact same variety of green leafy vegetables, [...]

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Posted on June 29th, 2010 by by Nathalie Lussier

How to Pick a Good Watermelon

Summer is here, and that means hot days and refreshing watermelon slices. Photo by Luke Robinson Unfortunately, one of the reasons people don’t enjoy fruit as much as they could is they haven’t learned how to pick the freshest, ripest fruit. With most fruit you can smell it, touch it and check for firmness… but [...]

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Posted on March 3rd, 2010 by by Nathalie Lussier

Raw Food Dinner Party Ideas to Entertain Guests With

One of the questions I get asked all the time is what do you do when you have guests over? Especially if your guests are not raw or even aware that you’re into eating more raw food.

Well there’s a simple way to deal with that. It’s all about making food that most people would recognize, except instead of buying it in a can or a box you make it yourself.

With that in mind, I’d love to share with you a recipe that is a huge hit with both raw and non-raw friends and family.

My Wicked Guacamole Recipe

Press Play to Watch Wicked Guacamole Video

Most people will thank you for serving up such a fresh wholesome snack. With the rampant access to unhealthy snacks, everyone is working hard to make healthy choices. You’re actually making it easy for them to eat right!

If you’re really worried that people will want something that’s not raw – you can pair this guacamole recipe with some organic corn chips or some raw crackers.

The dinner itself can be a more traditional dinner with some cooked options. But you can rest easy knowing that you’ve plied your guests with more than their recommended dose of veggies for the day!

More Raw Snack Recipes Coming Your Way…

On the guacamole video page you’ll notice a sign up box to get more recipes. Once you’re on that list you’ll get access to my upcoming free recipe book.

So go ahead, get on the goodies list – and let’s make some delicious snacks for ourselves!

Love, Nathalie

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