1. EAT MORE RAW FOODS - FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES & GREENS
Raw food is one of the healthiest things you can consume: this can take the form of vegetables, fruits, seeds, sprouts, legumes (beans), nuts, and seaweed. Eating more raw food means healthier digestion, a stronger immune system, brighter complexion, greater energy levels, and a lower risk of cancer and heart disease.
- Just like you have to warm up before an exercise routine, you should warm up before introducing a new dietary lifestyle. Start by incorporating a few raw foods into your diet each day and attempt to eat whatever veggies and fruits in season.
- Dust out the blender and keep those smoothies coming! You can start off every day with a homemade fruit smoothie. Just add strawberries, bananas, blueberries (whatever fruits you can find really) and even some flax seeds for fiber. Remember that it is also important to balance your diet by eating equal amounts of fruits and veggies, so try to consume more fruit in the morning or as an afternoon snack.
- Raw food doesn’t have to be as boring as having a salad every day at lunch. Look up recipes and blogs for interesting and creative ideas. For example, you can add slivered almonds or avocados to any salad, which adds great taste and texture, as well as nutrients. You can also add more veggies like diced tomatoes, spinach, slivered carrots, and cucumbers into your sandwiches, wraps, and cold pasta salads. Drizzle with a vinaigrette or spicy peanut sauce for some extra punch. Yummy!
You have to remember that everybody is different, so learn what works for you – things that have worked for others
may not work for you. Most importantly, you are what you eat, so treat your body like it matters: after all, how can we look good without feeling good?
Heidi suggests checking out these raw foodie sites for nutritious and creative recipe ideas
