Re: Newbie Questions

[Guest guest]

Since you have the opportunity to eat fruits and vegetables at every meal on

BFL, you can go kind of wild with the raw stuff. I don't know about juicers

because they remove the fiber. I kinda like blenders because they pulverize

the whole plant. But you can make awesome green smoothies for breakfast. I

like spinach mango and banana. Because the mango and banana are light, it

comes out BRIGHT green. If you add berries it gets all muddy looking, but

still delicious.

If you don't want to mess up the plant vibe with gloppy whey protein, I

really like Sun Warrior vanilla rice protein in my green smoothies. You can

also skip the protein powder and have your plant-powered concoction

alongside some eggs, cottage cheese, or greek yogurt.

Of course, BFL lends itself to giant salads and raw veggies. If you make dip

with hummus, tuna or cottage cheese, you can use dip as a protein portion,

raw vegetables as a freebie and still have a piece of fruit for your carb.

There was a big discussion here awhile back about vegetable spiralizers. You

can make raw vegetables into pasta-like strands for salads. Those are really

popular with people eating lots of raw foods. I don't have one yet though. I

do have a dehydrator that I should probably do something with. If I get

inspired, the first thing I'll attempt is seasoned kale chips. If I could

create crunchy, addictive potato chip happiness while eating greens, that

would be awesome.

> Hi! I've done BFL before with great results... this time I'd like to

> incorporate more raw stuff. I've gotten a juicer from a friend. Any hints,

> tips, advice?

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[Guest guest]

Seasoned kale chips are so good, but I bake them in the oven on a low setting. I

had no idea you could make them in a dehydrator. It probably dries out more

evenly. Hmmmmm........

> Hi! I've done BFL before with great results... this time I'd like to

> incorporate more raw stuff. I've gotten a juicer from a friend. Any hints,

> tips, advice?

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[Guest guest]

Also, I forgot to mention for dessert type stuff - my new favorites - figs (not

in Newton form, actual figs) and Larabars! No weird unnatural stuff in it and

perfectly portioned. Another blog I happened upon - she posts a lot of raw/vegan

recipes.  I've tried a few of the desserts and they came out awesome.  I eat

more natural sweets now than buying packaged cookies/cakes etc than I ever

have.  Most of her recipes are no bake or wicked easy and fast to make. 

 

http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/

 

Liza

 

> Hi! I've done BFL before with great results... this time I'd like to

> incorporate more raw stuff. I've gotten a juicer from a friend. Any hints,

> tips, advice?

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[Guest guest]

Which spiralizer did you get? I am wanting to get one very shortly. It looks

like the coolest thing and will be perfect for summer veges. I can't figure

out one that will do more than just zucchini?

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> I agree with everything Skwigg wrote. (You got a dehydrator???!!!

> Jealous! lol).

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> I did end up getting a spiralizer and I wish, wish, wish, I would've had it

> during my low carb Atkin's phase. lol Spiraled zucchini takes the place of

> spagetti like you wouldn't believe. I had it with homemade spagetti/meat

> sauce and I can't tell the difference at all (obviously the only thing raw

> in it was the zucchini). I've also come to realize that I will eat any

> vegetable if it is in spagetti form.

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> I have yet to try kale chips but I heard you can make them in an oven as

> well - for us dehydrator-less peeps.

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> Liza

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