Raw-r!

I'm now an avid follower of many a vegan blog, and I spend far too much time on vegan websites. Through these fonts of information, I've come across a lot of hype about the benefits of raw veganism. Which  means not eating anything that has been heated above 46 degrees celsius, as apparently this destroys important enzymes in food and can even create harmful by-products.

To be honest, I wasn't entirely sold. Yes, all these promises of eternal youth and endless energy were intriguing, but I find it difficult to feel full when eating cold food. Case in point, raw apple- not filling, barely a snack to me. Baked apple- incredible filling, practically a dessert.

But anything that can increase my energy is worth a go in my book, so...

Breakfast! Banana, raw almond milk (made by me!), blackberries and red grapes.

Lunch: Massive pickle-y salad. I love my pickled veg, though apparently it is a carcinogen. Oh well.

Some sort of snack-o-clock: Pear juice. Or juiced pear. Or something. With lime and ginger. Tasty, though in need of a better blender.

Dinner: I didn't know chili sauce could be non-raw, I've no idea whether mine was or not. The bottle was pretty though so... that makes me think it's posh which in my twisted world therefore means it's raw. Ahem. Broccoli, peas, green beans, cabbage, raw red skin peanuts. I actually really enjoyed this and would have it again. Perhaps when the weather is warmer.

Late evening annoy the neighbours snack: banana, dried dates, blackberries, raw almond milk. Yay.

I also had a nakd raw fruit bar and an apple during the day. I didn't feel particularly energised during the day, which was frustrating. on the night though I didn't feel warm and full and therefore sleepy after dinner. Though I'm inclined to think this was less to do with the sudden energy burst provided by raw food and more to do with that fact that I felt rather cold!

I will try and incorporate more raw food into my diet, mainly because if something's raw then it won't be filled with chemicals and what-not. And I enjoyed the smoothies. And it stopped me eating bread for a day, which can only be a good thing!

More raw me? Yes

Fully raw me? Not any time soon!