I’m excited to announce that this Thursday December 5, I will be embarking on a 7 day RAW food challenge! I’ve had an overwhelming response on Instagram and many people are joining me on this exciting journey.

I would love you to join us as well.  If you’re interested then read on for the RAW details!

So let’s get started:

1. Start the morning with a glass of warm water with lemon! Let’s clean out and detox the body!
2. Unlimited greens and fruits.  Make sure you’re full!
3. Nuts & seeds
4. Lots of water to keep hydrated

–> No processed, pre-packaged, cooked food!  Just natural, whole food ingredients and of course-raw, raw, raw

I will post food & smoothie pictures during the week on my Instagram account to the following hashtag #SWF_7DayRawChallenge.

I encourage everyone to join in but remember that you should always get advice from your health care provider before making major dietary changes!

Take pictures of your meals & smoothies.  Don’t forget to include the hashtag #SWF_7DayRawChallenge so we can have a central place to track our progress.  The hashtag will allow us to easily view each other’s recipes and pictures for inspiration and motivation.

I will also feature some of your raw creations with the hashtag #SWF_7DayRawChallenge on my IG!  If you include the recipe even better!

I’ve attached some links for a few recipes that I’ve come across that look like a good start.  Please feel free to share any of your special raw food creations or share links of recipes you come across in the comments.  The more recipes and help we have the better.  Working together is key!

Here are some recipe links:

 Breakfast

Breakfast Bowl Banana Almond Crumble

http://withrawintentions.com/2013/03/06/breakfast-bowl-banana-almond-crumble/

Raw Almond Milk

http://lovelymorning.com/index.php/2012/01/how-to-make-homemade-almond-milk/

Clean Green Smoothie

http://withrawintentions.com/2013/04/02/clean-green-smoothie/

Frozen Banana Nut butter Bites

https://simplywholefoods.com/2013/07/30/frozen-banana-nut-butter-bites/

Mains

Raw Hummus Spread

http://therawfoodkitchen.com.au/recipes/green-olive-mushroom-pizza-recipe/

Raw Guacamole Poppers

http://livepureblog.com/2013/08/28/guacamole-poppers/

Curry Pineapple with Parsnip Rice

http://www.rawmazing.com/curry-pineapple-with-parsnip-rice/

Tomato Napoleon with Raw Basil Cheese

http://www.rawmazing.com/tomato-napoleon-with-raw-basil-cheese/

Raw Vegan Naruto Rolls

http://www.withrawintentions.com/2013/06/29/raw-vegan-naruto-rolls/

Savory Winter Carrot Ginger Soup

http://withrawintentions.com/2013/02/09/savory-winter-carrot-ginger-soup/

The Fully Raw Burrito

http://rawfullyorganic.com/blog/?p=2735

Creamy Carrot Soup

http://www.therawtarian.com/raw-creamy-carrot-soup-recipe

Raw Tomato Sauce with Zucchini Pasta

http://livepureblog.com/2013/03/26/raw-tomato-sauce-with-zucchini-pasta/

Apple Pie Pasta

http://www.withrawintentions.com/2013/05/14/apple-pie-pasta/

Desserts/Treats

Raw Brownie Bites

http://livepureblog.com/2013/10/25/raw-brownie-bites/

3 Raw Desserts from Fully Raw

http://www.fullyraw.com/#!low-fat-desserts/c3zd

Raw Choccie Cupcakes

http://www.sweetlyraw.com/2007/10/raw-choccie-cupcakes-anyone.html

Grocery List

I’ve compiled a starter grocery list in a public Google Document that you can view here:
https://docs.google.com/a/simplywholefoods.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ak9V0u55GA59dDRyR2NIQlkxbEdOY0ctYm9tbUNfMGc&usp=drive_web#gid=0

Should you decide to join the challenge, this list should provide you with all you need for the recipes listed above as well as some extra ingredient suggestions for smoothies and salads (highlighted in yellow)! *

*Choccie Cupcakes and Fully Raw Vegan Cupcakes were a late addition to the list so I have not added the ingredients for those two recipes

Thank you to everyone who has signed up already.   This is going to be a week to remember!

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Let the challenge begin! -Hollie