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on September 28, 2014

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Welcome to Passionately Raw! Thank you for visiting my Passionately Raw! I am absolutely thrilled that you found your way here and hope you are having fun exploring my favorite raw food recipes.

I hope that my blog is an inspiration for you to join the raw food movement.

In radiant health,
passionately raw - Dominique

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The discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of the human race than the discovery of a star. - Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

Hearty Breast Cancer Prevention Salad Bowl

This is a very easy dish to make but you will need to start your broccoli sprouts about four days before you plan to make it. You will have to soak the broccoli seeds overnight and allow them to sprout for three days. After three days the sprouts will have the highest concentration of glucoraphanin - a natural precursor to sulforaphane. In fact, three-days old broccoli sprouts contain up to 100 times more glucoraphanin than mature broccoli thus making this compound more available to the body. When the sprouts are chopped or chewed on, the enzyme myrosinase combines with glucoraphanin and converts it to sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is an antioxidant compound found in all cruciferous vegetables. This sulfur-rich compound is believed to have anti-cancer properties and be especially effective against breast, prostate, and urinary cancer cells. In the body, sulforaphane acts at a cellular level where it activates the Nrf2 pathway - a body's own antioxidant and de...

Raw Sauerkraut Crackers

Today I'd love to share with you one of my favorite raw recipes: my delicious sauerkraut crackers. I usually make a large batch and store them in a dry place. But they do not last long. They are simply too delicious! I eat them instead of bread and take them with me when I travel. There is so much I could tell you about this crackers! First of all, they are raw and gluten free. Gluten seems to be one of the main concerns of so many people today. Gluten-free breads do not always taste good and when you check the ingredient list on commercially produced breads you will certainly never eat another slice. The "healthy" gluten-free breads are less harmful but they are often the reason that many people decide to never buy bread again. They make their own or replace it with savory gluten-free crackers. Like many of my recipes, this one will also help you save a little money. I use the leftover carrot pulp that remains after juicing. You can, of course, make these crackers ...

Scary Veggies - Quick And Easy Raw Vegan Halloween Appetizer

There are at least a dozen occasions marked in our calendars that allow us to indulge in sweets and candy. Halloween is one, and we can always forgive ourselves for eating too much sugar, or at least repair the damage quickly by eating an extra amount of alkalizing fruit and veggies. If you are giving a party and you are a raw food lover, you probably are trying to balance your Halloween menu, at least just a bit. You can have all the fruits and veggies you want and still make your table look creepy when the evening comes and the lights are out. This year I am making bell pepper Jack-O-Lanterns and a creepy avocado dip. It is a very easy affair. Quick to make and easy to serve. When planning your party, simply count how many people you are expecting and calculate how many jacks to prepare. Do not worry about making too many. All veggies can be juiced, composted, or used in many other ways, after the party. This is a low tech dish. All you need ...

Pitaya Salad with Thai Basil and Lime Juice Dressing

Pitaya salad Pitaya, pitahaya, or a dragon fruit, is one of those exotic fruit that still require some introduction. Unlike mangoes and papayas, pitaya is not widely available in grocery stores although things are getting better. You might be able to buy it in refined groceries or Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese stores. You might even want to grow your own. Pitaya is rich in minerals, especially calcium and magnesium; Vitamin C, and fiber. Moreover, pitaya also contains considerable amounts of phyto-albumin (water soluble protein) that is believed to have a strong antioxidant effect in the human body. Pitaya Most people I've met "complain" that pitaya is tasteless. The fruit has, indeed, a very delicate scent and a very mild, almost neutral taste. It isn't even really sweet, although the riper the fruit the sweeter it becomes. Red pitayas are more aromatic and sweeter than the white, but are also more difficult to obtain. Because of its high water content and neu...

Raw Rutabaga Noodles with Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Raw Rutabaga Noodles with Pumpkin Seed Pesto Strange thing, rutabaga. It is a root vegetable that is the result of natural cross between turnip and cabbage. In the 17th century rutabaga grew wild in Sweden, but later spread to other parts of Europe where it was cultivated. Rutabaga, also known as swede or the Swedish turnip, is an autumn vegetable. It ripens well in cold weather. Like many other root vegetable rutabaga is rich in minerals, especially calcium, magnesium and phosphorus; as well as fiber. Rutabaga is also an excellent source vitamin C. This is something to consider during the cold season. Rutabaga also contains beta-carotene and and vitamin B6. Like other cruciferous vegetable rutabaga contains phytochemicals called isothiocyanates. Isothiocyanates are sulfur-containing compounds that give the cabbage family its characteristic sharp taste. These compounds may help detox carcinogens from the body and thus, prevent some types of cancer. Isothiocyanates ...

Alkalizing Green Asparagus and Cucumber Detox Juice

Spring is such a wonderful time of the year. Nature returns to life after a long winter, so are our bodies. Now is the best time to shed pounds and get rid of toxins accumulated in the body during the cold season. Juicing is a perfect way to detoxify and alkalize the body. If your lifestyle does not permit prolonged juicing, set at least one weekend for a deep cleanse. You will emerge rested and full of energy. Use organic ingredients to help your liver deal with toxins. Ingredients: 10 spears of green asparagus 1 large English cucumber or 2 large garden cucumbers 2 green, tart apples (I used Granny Smith) 1 lime Method: Wash all the ingredients and chop them to manageable chunks. You may want to peel the lime. Pass all the ingredients through your juicer. Start with lime to prevent oxidation and browning of the juice. Pour the juice to chilled glasses. Enjoy in good company! This chlorophyll rich juice is a blessing. It...

7 Delicious Spa Water Recipes and Why You Should Stay Well Hydrated During Summer

By Dominique Allmon In New Mexico we are in the middle of a wonderfully hot early summer . When temperatures soar, you are more likely to experience thirst. The only beverage that human body really needs is water , but many people find water tasteless and hard to swallow. T hey would rather drink sugar loaded lemonade or sodas and create a vicious cycle of thirst. The human body is composed of about 75 percent water. The remaining 25 percent are solid matter. Water regulates body temperature, lubricates the skin and the joints. It delivers nutrients and oxygen to your cells, removes and transports the waste products out of your body. We lose water through urination, respiration and transpiration. Also the consumption of alcohol as well as drinks containing caffeine, like sodas, coffee and black tea for instance, causes the loss of water. If you do not replenish the lost water, you will start to experience the first signs of dehydration that go beyond thirst...

Radish Detox Smoothie

Radishes may not be the first ingredient that comes to mind when you are getting ready to make a smoothie, but I can assure you that they can be safely used in this and many other sweet or savory smoothie recipes. Radishes offer many health benefits and should consider eating them frequently. They contain Vitamin C, zinc, B-complex vitamins and phosphorus. All of these are very effective in treating skin disorders such as rashes and dry skin. Radish is rich in folic acid and anthocyanins. These nutrients are very effective in fighting cancer. Nutritionists believe that radish is effective in fighting oral cancer, colon cancer and intestinal cancer as well as the cancers of the stomach and the kidneys. Radish helps relieve respiratory congestion. This is of interest to people suffering from asthma and such respiratory conditions as bronchitis and sinusitis. Radish also supports the gallbladder and liver functions and protects these organs from infections. I...

8 Healthy Easy-to-Make Raw Salad Dressings

One of the most horrifying experiences for me is to watch people eat salads without a dressing. I can virtually see all the fat-soluble vitamins going down the drain. Very often this nutritional "crime" is perpetrated by health and weight conscious people who seem not to understand how the human physiology works. People fail to understand that fat is absolutely vital to our health. The human brain needs essential fatty acids in order to function properly. The liver and gall bladder cannot perform their function without fat. And yet, people are afraid to come near a bottle of virgin olive oil! Salad dressings are important for our nutrition, but like with everything, the amount and the quality is vital. Your salad does not have to swim in oil. And you never have to buy a commercially made dressing. Not even if the label say it's organic. For the most basic salad dressing important principle to remember is the 3:1 proportion. This means three parts of oil to one part ...

Sun-Dried Sweet Potato Chips With Herbes de Provence

I had a bag of South African sweet potato and decided to take advantage of the hot summer weather: I made sun dried chips. It took one day to turn the potato slices into delicious and healthy chips. But this is New Mexico! If you live in a climate with higher humidity you may need a bit longer. In any case, healthy Celtic salt helps to draw moisture out of the potato slices. Ingredients: 3-4 sweet potatoes 2 tsp Celtic sea salt 2 tsp dried Herbes de Provence (thyme, oregano, savory, rosemary, marjoram) juice of 1/2 lemon 1 Tbsp virgin olive oil Purple on the outside, white on the inside Method: In a medium large bowl mix a marinade using lemon juice, olive oil and Herbes de Provence. Wash and pat dry the sweet potatoes. Using a sharp knife or a mandolin cut potatoes into thin slices. Put potato slices into the bowl and gently mix with the marinade. Make sure that all the slices are coated with it. Line out a tray or a shallow baking pan with kitchen paper. Sprinkle a l...

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