raw and local

[Bananapie]

So how do we stay raw without being so heavy into exotic imports. Tips, ideas?

Here are the main imports that I used daily:
olive oil
avocado
banana
lemons

Use weekly:
dates
figs
coconut
coco nibs
goji berries
spirulina
hemp
oranges

My husband is an agricultural economist that is specialized in sustainable agriculture, small family farms and LOCAL! So far for the first month of 100% I have thrown local to the wind but I would really like to not only be raw but mostly local. It is so important, not only is food fresher but less pollution to the environment by tucking, boating or flying of foods long distances. Any thoughts tips or ideas on how people have approached this problem would be appreciated.
Thanks
Iana

[PomegranatePip]

I honestly don't think it's possible to be 100% raw and eat 100% local. Humans have migrated all over the world. You just can't grow stuff when snow is covering the ground and the trees are dormant.

If you think about it, other primates who eat raw tend to be in the warmer, tropical climates where there is a food source all year long. Because of humans' migration to some of the most inhospitable places on earth, we can't always buy locally grown produce... even if we'd like to.

I'm not going to stress about it. And if I had to go 100% local, I'd end up eating little but wilted greens, tough root vegetables, and old bruised apples through the winter. That would be enough to send me running back to cooked!

[cbowden]

Iana, I know exactly where you are coming from. I also struggle with this issue. I have planted a winter garden - but I live in Central Florida so it's a little easier for me than those that live in northern climes.

Grow your own if at all possible. Greenhouses, etc. Or find local farmers that are using greenhouses.

That still doesn't supply us with bananas, avos, EVOO, nuts etc......

I'm not sure it is possible to be raw locally unless you're lucky like Starfire to live in Hawaii.

[Spiral Leana]

good luck with this post....i also presented this issue here when I first went raw and there is not a lot of receptivity or value for this concept

too much for the emperors/empresses???

not saying that I am not equally hypocritical. i know the importance of eating locally but spirulina, hemp powder and the occasional nuts are in my diet weekly as well

luckily i do much better on a low sugar diet so the occasional washington apple is enough for me

good luck and let me know how you do.....i find the sweet stuff is simply just a matter of feeding cravings but the fats and proteins i'm not sure what to do

check out the thread "inspiration" by cashewy on this topic

[Revvell]

I don't see a "problem" here.... just eat what's local..if you so choose. In the winter especially, grow a garden of sprouts. They, along with whatever locally grown winter produce is in your area, "should" keep you well nourished methinks.

I see no reason for eating hemp, spirulina, goji, cacao nibs or even coconut for that matter. I choose to eat coconut, bananas, lemons, dates, figs and avos because I enjoy them but actually, it's rare for all but the bananas and avos.

What did people do in the colder climates before trucking and shipping?





So how do we stay raw without being so heavy into exotic imports. Tips, ideas?

Here are the main imports that I used daily:
olive oil
avocado
banana
lemons

Use weekly:
dates
figs
coconut
coco nibs
goji berries
spirulina
hemp
oranges

My husband is an agricultural economist that is specialized in sustainable agriculture, small family farms and LOCAL! So far for the first month of 100% I have thrown local to the wind but I would really like to not only be raw but mostly local. It is so important, not only is food fresher but less pollution to the environment by tucking, boating or flying of foods long distances. Any thoughts tips or ideas on how people have approached this problem would be appreciated.
Thanks
Iana

[Bananapie]

So far I plan on using a lot of hoop house stuff. We belong to the MSU year round CSA and that helps allot, funny it is supposed to be for a family of four but we two adults and two little guys go through it in about four days! Just goes to show how little veggies most Americans eat! We also make lots of kraut and kim chee. Next summer I can prep better and dehydrate a lot of stuff from the garden. I think I will try to use a bit more honey instead of dates. And save the import stuff for special occasions. But not until I am really in a grooove and feel really good about being very raw:D

I know that there are some nuts locally that I can get and sprouts are a big break because I do like them an awful lot. I think I also do better right now with less sugar so having lots of greens, sprouts and seeds will be great. We also are very lucky to have a local organic apple orchard only 20 miles away!

I think I could also sub apple cider vinegar for lemons every so often but is there really and subs for avos and banana's. That is the question?
I often fantasize about getting a heated green house built off of our house and in it would go a few avocado trees, a fig tree and this wonderful lemon lime tree that I grew up with in CA. They looked like lemons but tasted more like limes, they were great I always try to get my mom to mail me some. MMM..:p now I am thinking about the fresh kumquat tree that grew in our neighbors yard next door. Ok I'll stop
SO on the floor: are there subs for avos or bananas? and
what would you put in your fantasy green house?

[Spiral Leana]

banana pie you got a good mind;)

my green house fantasy...red and yellow bell pepps and lots and lots of basil