Today we have a guest contribution from our friends over at SaladSeekers.com. I hope you enjoy these new fresh perspectives on the raw food lifestyle:

I am always trying to balance ways on being a good dieter when I am constantly on the go.  I have looked into ways to keep a healthy lifestyle when my schedule is busy with work, school, and family.  Here are my top ten tips to keep fruits and vegetables in your diet when you are on the go.

1.    Keep vegetables and fruits readily available – When you are at the supermarket shopping for groceries, buy enough produce to last you for about five to seven days.  This is the normal life span for produce.

2.    Pack lightly - If you are going to travel, try not to fall into temptation.  In a small container, pack sliced apples, carrots, or celery to ward of any temptation to a fast food restaurant.

3.    Drink your veggies – If you have a juicer, try making some carrot juice and drink that instead of diet soda.  Or drink a V8.

4.    Frozen grapes are great – Want a tasty treat but not the calories?  Try freezing your grapes instead of having them sit in the refrigerator.  Frozen grapes are really refreshing on a hot summer day.

5.    Vegetable combinations – Take a cup of 3 different frozen vegetables and microwave for a few minutes.  Top with some fat free Italian or Vinaigrette salad dressing. 

6.    Don’t be messy! – There are some messy fruits but you can easily slip a banana or apple in your bag and eat it while traveling and not make a mess or get sticky. 

7.   Make a smoothie – Instead of spending money on meal replacement shakes, grab you blender and throw in two cups of milk, one banana and a few strawberries.  Blend and then enjoy. 

8.    A matter of convenience – Convenience stores and now selling more healthy options for consumers.  Stop at the local convenience store for healthier selections.

9.    Don’t forget dried fruit – You can easily pack some dried cranberries, apricots, and plums for a great afternoon snack.

10.    Have a salad! – Salads are easy to take with you when you are on the go.  You can use a small container with your lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sliced peppers, and carrots.  Have some packaged salad dressing on the side and lunch is served.

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Raw vegan ice cream is the perfect summer treat!

It is unofficially the start of the summer season, and what better to go with the summer heat than some cold delicious raw vegan ice cream! Raw vegan ice cream is a popular dish because it allows people to have a familiar yet healthy treat. It can be made from a variety of ingredients including cashews, fruits, coconut and agave. In general, the more coconut that is added to the blend the more creamy the consistency of the ice cream will be. If you enjoy old fashioned hard ice cream then you will want to have a light hand with the coconut oil. However if you enjoy soft serves then try to be liberal with the coconut based oil ingredient of your choice. Check out some of our favorite bloggers takes on this delicious dessert:

RawGuru: Trio of Raw Vegan Ice Cream

Hugger Food: Enjoying Maggie Mudd Vegan Ice Cream at World Fest

Dreena’s Vegan Recipes: Chocolate Thrill Vegan Ice Cream

The Raw Chef Blog: Cacao Pistachio Florentine & Mint Ice Cream Sandwich

Raw vegan recipe for ice cream

Raw vegan ice cream can be made from a number of different ingredients, and today I am going to share a quick and easy way to make it in the Vita-Mix blender.

The following recipe serves six:
2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours
2 cups young coconut meat
1 cup filtered water, as needed
1 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup coconut butter or expeller pressed coconut oil
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Step 1 – In Vita-Mix or another blender, mix all ingredients except cashews and approximately 1/2 the water until creamy and smooth.
Step 2 – Add water as needed to keep the mixture circulating through the blender.
Step 3 – Add the drained cashews and blend until smooth and air whipped.
Step 4 – Allow mixture to settle in the freezer and serve after one hour.

If you are not in the mood for whipping it up yourself, check out Tomberlies brand raw vegan ice cream on your next journey to the co-op or vegan grocery.

Related Raw On The Road Posts:
Simply Raw The Movie
The “Pretty Person” Reasons for Eating More Raw Foods

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Today we have a guest contribution by Chic_Professional; a young professional well-versed in the rules and everyday happenings of corporate and business America. Check out her site at Professional Attire

Maintaining Your Diet at Work

Eating healthy at work is not as hard as you think

Maintaining your diet and pursuing weight loss is a hard feat. Attempting it in a busy work environment seems almost impossible. You may be forced to eat lunch at your desk or even working late hours. With these dilemmas your fellow employees may try and convince you to order some unhealthy choices for delivery or even bring you some fast-food back to the office. You must have the drive and will-power to say no and to help with this you should be pro-active in your cause.

One way to avoid these pitfalls is by bringing your lunch with you; do not forget your snacks. You may think you do not have the time to prepare your meals but you do. If you spend twenty to thirty minutes watching television, online or on the phone you can do this. You can even multitask if you’re on the phone. If you are on the raw diet this will be even easier since you will not have to cook any foods. Most companies have break rooms with refrigerators so there is no worry about storing you food. Make sure you label it with your name!

Option number one is to prepare a fruit salad. You can buy all of the fruits that you enjoy from your local grocery store or market. Cut up the fruit and place it in a lidded container and refrigerate. You now have your lunch. If you would like a salad, do fresh greens and add some cucumbers and tomatoes. You can have oil and vinegar mix in a separate container or you can buy small packets of dressing to keep in your desk drawer.

Make sure you have some snacks on hand for those cravings. You can have baby carrots or celery if you like. You can even have fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or grapes. They aren’t so big and will not make much of a mess at your desk. Make sure you have napkins on hand at your desk though for any impromptu guests or clients you may have to see.

Overall, you will see that you will save time and money while maintaining your diet at work. You will not have to go to restaurants and spend $10-$15 on lunch. Neither will you spend money on gas. You might also make some new friends at work by having lunch with new people in the office who bring their lunch also. Your wallet and waistline will thank you for this!

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Raw food helps people to reverse diabetes in 30 days

I spent my evening being absolutely inspired and blessed from viewing a film! I must admit that my motivation for going raw came from viewing a movie trailer. The trailer was for a documentary that followed the journey of six individuals on a 30 day 100% raw transition. I toyed with the idea after seeing that trailer, did some research and swirled the thoughts around in my head. I even tried it for a few days in short bursts, but never fully committed myself to a full 30 day challenge until the start of this blog. All of that inspiration from one movie trailer, huh?!! Yes, the trailer is THAT amazing and more! Click Here to See the Trailer for “Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days” Tonight I was able to see the film and it was even more amazing. A local raw food group sponsored the viewing of the film, and it was absolutely a blessing to watch. I fell in love with each of the subjects of the documentary and will watch it many times over to renew my faith and belief in the power of the raw way of eating. Many familiar people are featured in the film including Morgan Spurlock (Director of Supersize Me), Tony Robbins (Peak Performance Coach), Woody Harrelson (Actor) and Rev. Michael Beckwith (Spiritual Leader, The Secret). The film is only available online, and you can order it though the link here or by clicking the banners. Currently the producers are also offering some amazing free offers along with the purchase of the film, so it’s definitely worth checking out!

What is Raw for 30 Days all about?

So what has me so worked up about the film? First, the INFORMATION was so full and thorough. It made me want to research even more about the raw food lifestyle. Second, the subjects of the documentary were so transparent and honest about their journeys. The movie was realistic about the struggles that a person goes through when changing their life, and was unflinching in some of the ugly truths that go along with the effects of harming your body with food. It was painful to see some of the skin issues that the characters had from their illness and some just from being overweight. Finally, I walked away from the film feeling a strong connection to the characters because the quality of the storytelling was so great. The film was well put together and weaved the story of raw foods and education into the story of the 30 day journey. This film is a must see and gets a five star rating from me!