Sunday, August 11, 2013

Apple Crisp

2 cups granny smith apples diced
1/2 C walnuts broken into piences
1 C rolled oats
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 T coconut oil
4 tsp agave or honey
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tea salt

set apples aside.  MIx rest of ingredients together. Put over top of apples and eat right away :)

Lime Mousse

1 1/2 avacados
1/2 C agave or honey
1/2 cup lime juice
zest of 2 limes
1/2 tsp salt
Process in food processor until whipped. Serve immediately!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is from Juliaintheraw.wordpress.com
2 Cups Oatmeal
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup soaked walnuts
1/2 cup gogi berries
1/2 -1 cup cacao nibs
1 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup agave or honey
1 T. vanilla
pinch slat
pinch cayenne
MIx dry ingredients together until well combined, then add wet ingredients.  Form into cookie shapes or scoop into a mini muffin tin.  keeps well in the freezer.  :)

Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

1 C cocoa powder (either Cacao or something 100%)
1 C agave
1/2 C coconut oil
1/3 C chopped walnuts
a few drops of peppermint essential oil (I use dOTERRA oils)

put all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.  Scrape into a wax paper lined pan.  Freeze for at least 2 hours.  Cut into squares and serve.  Store in the freezer.

Olive and sun dried tomoato tapenade

1 cup olives (mixed in a  food processor)
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
3 T olive oil
pt all ingredients into the food processor and blend, then serve on a platter with romaine hearts (the inner crisp small, light green leaves of romaine lettuce. 

Lime agave dressing

1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
3 T agave
1/2 tsp salt
whisk together and serve.  this is best over frozen berries and spinach leaves. YOu can add walnuts too!  Yummy!

vegetable marinade

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 c braggs (replacement for soy sauce) you can buy it at good earth
1/8 cup sesame oil
1/2 orange (juiced)
1.4 C agave or honey
1 med clove garlic minced
1/2" peice of ginger, minced. 
Combine everything and pour over cut up veges.  Broccoli and tomatoes it delicious with this!

Apple corn Lettuce wraps

1 cucumber, cubed
2 tomoatoes, diced
2 cups corn
1 avacodo diced
1 apple diced
1 green pepper diced
2 green onions diced
1/2 lemon (juiced)
1 tsp paprika
1/tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
mix all ingredients together and  serve on romaine lettuce

Pineapple salsa

2 cups pineapple (crushed up)
2 med cloved minced garlic
2 sprigs fresh mint, stems remonced nad minced
2 T fresh lime juice
1/4 tea salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 tea cayenne
mix all together and enjoy!  Its yummy with celery , but you can use chips or crackers too if you like.  :)

Creamy Spicy noodles

Creamy Spicy Noodles
chili power almonds 1/2 cup almonds chopped, drizzle of agave, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tea salt. 

cream sauce 
1 C soaked raw cashews, 4 inch knob on ginger, 1 tsp chili powder, and juice of 1/2 a lime. 

Vege noodles 8 cups of any vege that you can cut- I put carrots, zucchini, and cucumbers. 
Top it off with lime and cashews..
Photo: Creamy spicy noodles :) mmmmmm :)

Thursday, August 8, 2013

tips on how to start a raw food diet

http://tv.greenmedinfo.com/10-tips-to-start-a-raw-food-diet/

raw salad in a jar.. wow this would be great for work

Photo: Check out my FullyRaw Salad in a Jar! It's a meal on-the-GO and ready to eat for later! Simply pour in dressing, shake, and mix or pour it into a bowl and enjoy! I've layered my favorite salad ingredients (listed below) and placed them into a 64 oz jar. Keeping the salad in a jar makes it not only travel-friendly, but also keeps it air-tight and super fresh! Eating healthy has never been as fun or easy! Who's excited to try this one?! <3 Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram www.instagram.com/fullyrawkristina 

Layers from Top to Bottom:
Cucumbers
Green Leaf Lettuce
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Colorful Bell Peppers
Lacinato Kale
Carrots
Green Leaf Lettuce
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Colorful Bell Peppers
A Slice of Avocado on Top! 
All ingredients come from the Rawfully Organic Co-op. :) 

Dressing Recipe Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksghXHasElk&feature=share&list=FL_cOrj8dlCqYnGgp0xdkxow
It's a meal on-the-GO and ready to eat for later! Simply pour in dressing, shake, and mix or pour it into a bowl and enjoy! I've layered my favorite salad ingredients (listed below) and placed them into a 64 oz jar. Keeping the salad in a jar makes it not only travel-friendly, but also keeps it air-tight and super fresh! Eating healthy has never been as fun or easy! Who's excited to try this one?!  Kristina Carrillo-Bucaramwww.instagram.com/fullyrawkristina

Layers from Top to Bottom:
Cucumbers
Green Leaf Lettuce
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Colorful Bell Peppers
Lacinato Kale
Carrots
Green Leaf Lettuce
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Colorful Bell Peppers
A Slice of Avocado on Top! 

Dressing Recipe Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksghXHasElk&feature=share&list=FL_cOrj8dlCqYnGgp0xdkxow

Awesome words of encouragement!

For all the ladies who are here and need encouragement (and gentlemen too), I've just shared a new video on Empowering Women with Raw Foods. If you are struggling with feeling confident, losing weight, or finding health success, I truly hope that this video reaches you. I believe that women in particular have a truly unique relationship with food that can either rule them or empower them. Every woman that I know wants to glow when she walks into a room and inspire the world--so "lettuce" do this together! I hope that you take a few minutes to watch and share it with your family and friends. Gain confidence, re-establish your relationship with food, and gain true success! Are you ready?! Video here:http://youtu.be/TMqdQbTELpI  FullyRaw Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

lime coconut green smoothie

Photo: The weekend is officially here, so sit back, relax, and take a mini vacation with this FullyRaw lime coconut smoothie! Who's ready for a little trip to paradise? ♥ Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

what to expect when going fully vegan or raw

Each person struggles with different issues when they first start eating raw vegan. Whether you are trying to go FullyRaw or simply eat more fruits and veggies in your diet, this video is an amazing resource! Here are the top 10 challenges that you will face when going raw vegan and the solutions on how to overcome them!http://youtu.be/-hdzVg6LhGE ♥ Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hdzVg6LhGE&feature=youtu.be

scared of going fully raw?

Photo: What keeps you from eating more raw fruits and veggies? Here are the top 10 challenges that you will face when going raw vegan or FullyRaw and the solutions on how to overcome them! http://youtu.be/-hdzVg6LhGE <3 Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op www.instagram.com/fullyrawkristinaWhat keeps you from eating more raw fruits and veggies? Here are the top 10 challenges that you will face when going raw vegan orFullyRaw and the solutions on how to overcome them!http://youtu.be/-hdzVg6LhGE  Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op www.instagram.com/fullyrawkristina

Sweet spring smoothie

Photo: Looking for something smooth, sweet, and filling? This FullyRaw Sweet Spring Smoothie will add a "spring" to your step! This smoothie is so delicious that you forget about all of the additional benefits. Celebrate the season and put a smile on your face! <3 Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op 

Benefits here: http://www.rawfullyorganic.com/content.php?section=recipes&id=136

reasons to eat fruit!

Photo: Fruit is nature's perfect food, and the health benefits are endless! Eat the rainbow and feel life! Fruit anyone?! <3 FullyRaw Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram

FEAR- good idea to reduce it:) Fear is False Evidences Appearing Real

Photo: You're FullyRaw Inspiration for the Day! Learn to deal with fear and let go. This cool tip is one more step in learning the art of self-love! Who's ready to try this with me? <3 Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

dry skin brushing

Photo: Have you ever heard of dry skin brushing? It's one of the easiest and most effective ways to not only rev up your circulatory system, but also exfoliate dead skin cells, eliminate toxins, and remove cellulite! Practicing dry skin brushing before bed is also said to improve sleep quality! Who's ready for a scrub down?! <3 FullyRaw  Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

Count Color, not calories!

Photo: Make peace with your food! Count the beautiful colors on your plate rather than the calories. Trust me, you will enjoy it SO MUCH more! <3 Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

Sunburst drink

Need a little Sunshine in your day?! This FullyRaw Sunburst Juice will make you smile! It just rained here in Texas, and the sun has JUST come out, leaving behind a beautiful rainbow! No better way to celebrate than with some Sunburst! Fun video here: http://youtu.be/w4X7VHo-NBA

Ingredients:
1-2 Large Pineapples, Sliced
5-7 Pink Lady for Fuji Apples
Juice of 7 Oranges
Juice of 1 Lemon 
3-4 Leaves of Kale 
Photo: Need a little Sunshine in your day?! This FullyRaw Sunburst Juice will make you smile! It just rained here in Texas, and the sun has JUST come out, leaving behind a beautiful rainbow! No better way to celebrate than with some Sunburst! Fun video here: http://youtu.be/w4X7VHo-NBA

Ingredients:
1-2 Large Pineapples, Sliced
5-7 Pink Lady for Fuji Apples
Juice of 7 Oranges
Juice of 1 Lemon 
3-4 Leaves of Kale 

Hugs!

much needed Motivation!

Photo: Need a little motivation? It can be challenging after the weekends to get back on track. We often feel the need to "reward" ourselves with bad food or being lazy; however, those actions can cause feelings of guilt or resentment. Lettuce change that unhealthy cycle and start to honor our bodies with FullyRaw foods, exercise, me-time, and sleep! Here are my Top 5 Tips on How You Can Get Back on Track. Repeat after me: "I CAN." <3 Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-opNeed a little motivation? It can be challenging after the weekends to get back on track. We often feel the need to "reward" ourselves with bad food or being lazy; however, those actions can cause feelings of guilt or resentment. Lettuce change that unhealthy cycle and start to honor our bodies with FullyRaw foods, exercise, me-time, and sleep! Here are my Top 5 Tips on How You Can Get Back on Track. Repeat after me: "I CAN." 

mango OJ smoothie

Photo: Get refreshed with this FullyRaw Mango OJ smoothie! 2 ingredients to delicious satisfaction! Life is sweet! <3 Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

Cleansing explained! :)

Photo: TRUTH. <3 

FullyRaw Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

Love yourself :)

Photo: Today is the BEST day to love yourself! LIKE if you agree! <3 <3 <3 

FullyRaw Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op www.instagram.com/fullyrawkristina

I need to keep this up.. I want a flat stomach!

Photo: 5 Steps to Get a Flat Tummy! My latest VIDEO HERE: http://youtu.be/L8wyVbYaQu8 <3 

FullyRaw Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op www.instagram.com/fullyrawkristina

Raw fruit cobbler

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlpbYNpB0L4&feature=share&list=UU_cOrj8dlCqYnGgp0xdkxowPhoto: And for dessert...how about some freshly made, DELECTABLE FullyRaw Peach Cobbler?! <3 Recipe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlpbYNpB0L4&feature=share&list=UU_cOrj8dlCqYnGgp0xdkxow 

Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op www.instagram.com/fullyrawkristina

Aloe vera juice - how to make it

Photo: Did you know that adding Aloe Vera to your FullyRaw juice can have amazing benefits?! It aids in digestion, produce adaptogens (resists illness), alkalizes the blood, serves as an antibiotic, antibacterial, aids cardiovascular health, reduces inflammation, and weight-loss! Add a scrape to your favorite green juice and feel the goodness! Who's willing to give it a try?! <3 Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

Fully Raw Anti- Cancer drink

Photo: Starting my day off with Green Goodness! Prevention starts HERE. This FullyRaw green juice is the most alkalizing juice! It's filled with minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and powerful proteins. One a day keeps the doctor away! Recipe Video Here: http://youtu.be/wCZGNd4XP1o <3 

Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

Fully Raw Anti- Cancer drink

Photo: Starting my day off with Green Goodness! Prevention starts HERE. This FullyRaw green juice is the most alkalizing juice! It's filled with minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and powerful proteins. One a day keeps the doctor away! Recipe Video Here: http://youtu.be/wCZGNd4XP1o <3 

Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

cleansing juices

Photo: The New Year calls for a fresh, new start and a healthier body! Today, I am going to share with you my Top 3 Cleansing Juices to give you a kick-start to your best body yet! First Up is my FullyRaw In-Season All Citrus Cleanser! Oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are in season, and their juices are one of the BEST ways to cleanse your body during the Winter! Who needs prescription medicine when you have the perfect body "antibacterial" to keep your insides squeaky clean?!

Ingredients:

3-6 Oranges

1-2 Grapefruit

1-2 Lemons

Directions:

Fresh squeeze all citrus into one glass, and enjoy! You can either use a hand-held squeezer or your juicer. Either way, this amazing blend is citrusy-fresh, fast, and tangy-delicious!

This recipe is created for you with love by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-opThe New Year calls for a fresh, new start and a healthier body! Today, I am going to share with you my Top 3 Cleansing Juices to give you a kick-start to your best body yet! First Up is my FullyRaw In-Season All Citrus Cleanser! Oranges, grapefruits, and lemons are in season, and their juices are one of the BEST ways to cleanse your body during the Winter! Who needs prescription medicine when you have the perfect body "antibacterial" to keep your insides squeaky clean?!

Ingredients:

3-6 Oranges

1-2 Grapefruit

1-2 Lemons

Directions:

Fresh squeeze all citrus into one glass, and enjoy! You can either use a hand-held squeezer or your juicer. Either way, this amazing blend is citrusy-fresh, fast, and tangy-delicious!

This recipe is created for you with love by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

Burrito time!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImTbxABSRAs&feature=youtu.be
Photo: Are you ready for some raw TexMex?!? Hope you're hungry because this one is filling and satisfying to every taste-bud on your palate! Who wants a FullyRaw burrito ya'll?! ;) http://youtu.be/ImTbxABSRAs Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op

Love bites

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j82UZ1uk9M&feature=share&list=FL_cOrj8dlCqYnGgp0xdkxow
Photo: I know what FullyRaw treat I am making for my Valentine! Kiss worthy; You'll fall in <3! :) What are you making for yours?! ;) Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram 

Recipe here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j82UZ1uk9M&feature=share&list=FL_cOrj8dlCqYnGgp0xdkxow

Spagetti

http://youtu.be/wonNWAESsV8
Photo: Who is hungry for a lotta Spaghetti Italiano?! I present my absolute FAVORITE FullyRaw Pasta with Cinnamon Basil Marinara! It's vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, oil-free, and even salt-free! This perfectly textured dish will have you forget that you are eating "uncooked" after-all! Can you say MAMMA MIA?! Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op 

Recipe here: http://youtu.be/wonNWAESsV8

Raw Lasagna

Photo: There's no better way to follow up with a marinara recipe than with a FullyRaw Lasagna Recipe! I hope you're ready for a big lunch because this low-fat deep-dish is on the menu! If you haven't already, you MUST give this one a try! Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram Rawfully Organic Co-op 

This recipe is created in layers. Please feel free to be as creative as you would like. There is no wrong way to make this lasagna. 

Ingredients:
5 Large Zucchinis
Cherry Tomaotes Aprrox 2 Pints (Separate from the amount for the Epic Raw Marinara)
    Bunch Italian Parsley
    Bunch Cilantro
    Bunch Arugula
    Bunch Spinach
    Quarter cup Pine Nuts (less if desired!)
    1 Small Green Onion
    1 Small Garlic Clove (Optional)

Directions:

To make the zucchini layers, you will need a mandolin slicer or handheld mandolin. This slices the zucchini into long strips so that you can use them to separate your layers. Use approximately 4 zucchinis for your layers  and hold onto one for your pine nut dressing/"cheese."

After you lay your first layer into your deep dish, you will need a food processor to finely cut/chop a mix of the parsley, cilantro, and spinach. If you want to add the arugula and green onion in here you can as well, but I do those as another layer closer to the top of the spread. After you put them in the food processor, these pieces of greens become so tiny that you can literally sprinkle them on top of the zucchini shreds. Green snow! ;)

If you want to use a few of the spinach or arugula leaves as bedding also between the zucchini layers, you are welcome to do so!

On top of the herbacious spread of "green snow" you will now make the Epic Raw Marinara and spread that on top. Please Note: I did something different than just pouring my marinara onto the lasagna. I didn't want it to become watery, so I strained the epic raw marinara dressing to make it thicker. This worked fabulously! It may take some shaking with a strainer, but it will strain. Drink the yummy tomato juice afterwards!

Recipe Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHsNyH_eZDg&feature=share&list=UUPeQgfJKAHkvIuBmKEzDGjg; Marinara Recipe: http://youtu.be/wonNWAESsV8  Transcription at www.rawfullyorganic.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHsNyH_eZDg&feature=share&list=UUPeQgfJKAHkvIuBmKEzDGjg

raw carrot cake recipe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14KR2TEUBxU&feature=youtu.be
I want to try this :)

Monday, August 5, 2013

Family reunion weekend!

It's been a few days since I have been here..  I have been at my family reunion for the weekend.  This was super difficult due to eating all raw foods.   I do have to say my family was really supportive of me and I really appreciated it.  The hardest time must have been when they had pot luck bacon and potatoes, BBQ chicken and peach cobbler.  I planned ahead by making some yummy raw almond joy treats and bought some raw meals at Gingers cafe in Springville, Utah.  

I was surprised that many of my siblings tried the raw treats and actually liked them..  :)
This showed me that all things are possible!
Eating raw food has helped me heal emotionally and I feel so much better than I did in the past.
So onward with the journey...  today is day 17!

Although I have not lost any weight so far I have lost inches.  I revived a compliment today "you look smaller"... this made my day!  

I went to dinner tonight with my son to a local Mexican restaurant casa veda I believe its called.  I struggled with not eating the chips and salsa and chips with the tropical guacamole, however they were super nice and prepared me a low temp fajita with onions, peppers and pineapple that was divine and considered raw due to the temperature..  It was Delicious!  So thankful for everyone's support!