where do i start

[shy17]

hello to all
let me start by saying thanks to everyone that post informations on this site.its very helpfull to others like me that dont know much about raw food.
so it is the end of 2011 and i want to go raw for 2012.I suffer from a chronich gastritis so i want to be able to "cure" or to better managed this disease.
i have been a vegetarian for 5 years and i think its about time to kick it up a notch with raw food.
i dont know if im expecting a lot with raw food but i want to control my chronich gastritis,cure my coagulation problem,be able to focus and sleep better among other things.
i have been reading a lot about raw food but my question is...WHERE DO I START???
i dont have a dehydrator just a kitchen aid blender and a couple books on raw food with recipes.
should i just follow those recipes?should i get DVD's about how to prepare my meals..im not sure where to start..
or just say how you started on raw food.im sure its going to help me a lot
thanks everyone and i wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year to all of you
shy

[RawDad]

Ahh, the blender is a great easy way to start. Simple smoothies. Lettuce, Kale, or Spinach (A whole bunch can easily go in a smoothie) and a bit of water to make it spin. Then add 4-6 bananas, blend well. Add water to desired thickness. Freeze the bananas and you've got ice cream depending on the amount of water.

1 bunch greens (kale, spinach, lettuce, or even mixed greens)
4-6 bananas
Water
Blender. Start there.

I try to drink 1 of these a day. Sometimes I add coconut, cacao powder, berries, lemon juice, but its all about playing with it. I started adding cacao when I was craving chocolate shakes. I added frozen bananas with less water then I usually used and had ice cream!

[Revvell]

Get Alissa's first book and her dvd set. She shows how to make really great recipes really quickly and easily. You ~ for the most part ~ need a good food processor. Her book is worth 3-4 of anyone elses. Also, we talk a LOT about that on the first episodes of Rawkin' Radio.

I agree with RawDad as well. A really good blender, for me, is essential.

[shy17]

Ahh, the blender is a great easy way to start. Simple smoothies. Lettuce, Kale, or Spinach (A whole bunch can easily go in a smoothie) and a bit of water to make it spin. Then add 4-6 bananas, blend well. Add water to desired thickness. Freeze the bananas and you've got ice cream depending on the amount of water.

1 bunch greens (kale, spinach, lettuce, or even mixed greens)
4-6 bananas
Water
Blender. Start there.

I try to drink 1 of these a day. Sometimes I add coconut, cacao powder, berries, lemon juice, but its all about playing with it. I started adding cacao when I was craving chocolate shakes. I added frozen bananas with less water then I usually used and had ice cream!
thanks for taking time to reply
its a good start i will do this every day until im ready to upgrade..i dont have a dehydroter yet but i will get one some day

[shy17]

Get Alissa's first book and her dvd set. She shows how to make really great recipes really quickly and easily. You ~ for the most part ~ need a good food processor. Her book is worth 3-4 of anyone elses. Also, we talk a LOT about that on the first episodes of Rawkin' Radio.

I agree with RawDad as well. A really good blender, for me, is essential.
thanks for your reply.
i have gabriel cousens book Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine i read the whole book.i really like it there is some very good info.i find the recipes to look a bit complicated.
i will try alissa cohen a lot a ppl say its very very good
thanks so much

[shy17]

anyone else feel free to ad your suggestions
thanks :heart

[Revvell]

You're welcome. I always recommend Alissa's book. Hers is the easiest way to begin.


thanks for your reply.
i have gabriel cousens book Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine i read the whole book.i really like it there is some very good info.i find the recipes to look a bit complicated.
i will try alissa cohen a lot a ppl say its very very good
thanks so much

[Traceyraw]

Start simple its cheaper and easier. Fruits, salads, use veggies for dips. You can make sprouts also. Welcome enjoy. You can also make juices with the blender. Blend and strain. you can use a nutmilk strainer or a paint strainer both will do the same job paint strainer is way cheaper.

[shy17]

thanks so much for your support i will keep ypu updated