
July 31, 2009 - Toronto, ON - So you've started doing your research, and you want to get started right now. Below you will find a list of things you will need in order to start a proper healthy raw diet:
Equipment:* Glass Bowls (for germinating & sprouting)
* Blender (This is your new best friend)
* Juicer (not needed, but helps for a lot of recipes)
*
Dehydrator (not needed, but helps for a lot of recipes) Don't buy any of them unless it's the Excalibur
*
Spiralizer (not needed, but helps for a lot of recipes) ... it's also a lot of fun!
* Sharp knives
* Cutting Board
GROCERY LIST:Dried Fruit, Legumes and Nuts:* Raw Cashews
* Raw Almonds
* Raw Sunflower Seeds
* Raw Macadamia Nuts
* Raw Pine Nuts
* Raw Flax Seeds
* Dates
* Raisins
* Dried Lentils
* Dried Chickpeas
Miscellaneous:* COLD PRESSED Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
*
Raw Agave Nectar* Raw Coconut Oil & Shredded unsweetened coconut
* Raw Cocoa
* Raw Almond Butter
Spices & Condiments:* Raw Honey
* Himalayan Salt
* Sun Dried Tomatoes
* Cayenne Pepper
* Cinnamon
* Ground Cumin
Frozen Section:* Frozen Organic Fruit
*
Manna Bread (YES YOU CAN HAVE "Bread"!)
Fish/Meat Section:* Proscuitto (Cured Pork)
Fresh Produce: (if it's organic, even better!)
* Avocados
* Bananas
*
Kale* Bell Peppers
* Onions
* Garlic
* Tomatoes
* Lettuce & Spring Mix
* Spinach
* Lemons & Limes
* Oranges
* Apples
* Berries
* Mangos
* Zucchini
* Celery
* Fresh herbs such as: Parsley, Basil, Cilantro
* Jalapeno Peppers
* Ginger root
This should be a good start! good luck and keep checking back for more info and recipes to come!