Very new to Raw...looking for advice

[tamaranwk]

I haven't started eating Raw yet...I have spent the last several days researching the lifestyle and am looking for some advice/support. I am especially interested in some reliable literature and family friendly ( I have two very young children and a meat lovin' husband to cook for) recipes/cookbooks. Additionally, I cannot afford to purchase a Vitamix or a dehydrator.

I believes this is exactly what my family has been searching for. I work out 5-6 days a week, cook extremely healthy and low fat meals, yet I am still tired and worn out. Of course, a 1.5 and 3.5 year old will do that, but I think I am missing something in our nutritional lives...

Suggestions, please :confused:

[ReneeH]

Do you have Alissa's book yet? It has a step by step plan you could follow and over 300 recipes!!! Trust me, you WANA get this book!!!

I also have to cook for my meat eating hubby, but I don't let that stop me from eating the best way that "I" can eat!!! Sometimes he even joins me eating RAW because the RAW food looks SOOOO GOOD!!! You ***CAN*** do it!!! Alissa shows you how!

If you would like to see some photos of Alissa's food that I've made, click on the links in my signature line! :)

Oh, and WELCOME to RAW!!! :D

[tamaranwk]

I have just ordered her book today! I am excited but nervous; it seems "hippie," but I am energized by the positive feedback! Thank you for the reply and I will be perusing your dishes!

[terry brown]

It is my favorite raw food book. Not hippie at all!!:
Though hippie is fine with me!:rolleyes:
It is because of this book(and my strong desire) that I am now almost 6 months raw. I
It is a fun journey!!
All the best to you!

[sport]

You could start with green smoothies. It is something the entire family can have together and most beneficial. Even my meat eating husband takes one daily.

[Rawcstacy]

Last year I managed to make Snowdrop's chicken recipe without a dehydrator I had to let the pieces air-dry for 2 days, but IT WAS lovely. I think your husband would love it.:D