February 2010

Interview + Giveaway with Brendan Brazier, author of THRIVE

February 14, 2010
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you’re having nice celebrations. So I think it’s pretty clear by now that the majority of Choosing Raw readers are ladies. This is no surprise, given the food blog world demographics. And it’s nice for me, because I can often address some of the women’s issues—birth control, for instance—that are near [...]

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My Stint as a Sun Warrior

February 13, 2010
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Hey everyone! I am totally blown away by the response to my Tribest giveaway. Keep the entries coming! If you’ve even dipped a toe into the world of raw food, there’s a chance you’ve heard of the famous Sun Warrior protein powder. It’s vegan, it’s raw, and it’s sweetened only with stevia: a dream protein [...]

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Green eggs and…hmmm.

February 11, 2010
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Over the last few months, a number of you have written in to ask me what I eat for breakfast. Good question! Though “raw till dinner” is a very popular and handy approach to transitioning into a semi- or mostly raw lifestyle, it doesn’t work for everyone. In fact, it didn’t work for me, as [...]

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Carrot Cake Smoothie, and Tribest Blender Giveaway!!

February 9, 2010
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Hello readers! I’m often asked whether it’s necessary to own a Vitamix to enjoy a high-raw lifestyle. The answer is no, absolutely not! I was eating raw foods long before I got my Vitamix. This said, having a good blender will enhance and contribute to a raw or semi-raw lifestyle immensely. With a decent blender, [...]

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Eating Seasonally, Eating Locally

February 7, 2010
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Hey guys! Happy Superbowl Sunday. I’m sure that many of you have plans for entertaining, which means that you’re cooking up game grub right now. Me? I’m not a football follower, and I’m a deadline this weekend, which means that I’ll probably have my nose in the books as the game is on. (Yes, I [...]

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Question of the Week: Can I make juice the night before?

February 4, 2010
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Hey guys! Checking in with a VERY quick question of the week. A few nights ago, I said a few words about my weekend prep routine. I mentioned that I do a lot of juicing on weekends, so some of you asked, “is it OK to juice over the night before you intend to drink?” [...]

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Zucchini Wraps

February 2, 2010
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Hey all! As I mentioned in my last post, this is a nonstop week, and next week is looking exactly the same. What does this mean? Meals on the go! With that in mind, I thought I’d share part of yesterday’s desk lunch with you. Some people hate to eat at their desks: I’ve never [...]

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