My raw food journey began in September 2004. Some people may think I'm crazy for living this way but I love how good eating raw foods makes me feel. This is my daily struggle with trying to maintain this type of lifestyle and to attempt to get my boyfriend (who is in the picture with me) to eat more raw foods.

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March 30, 2006

Fruits

Work has been crazy this week. It is absolutely beautiful outside and I am stuck inside at my desk.

Been eating loads of fruits this week. Honeydew, watermelon and strawberries have been so sweet. I know that I have been eating more than I should be but it tastes so good. And come on... its not like it's chocolate... it's fruit.

Have not been using my Vitamix nearly enough. I would love to hear about any good juices (veggie or fruit) that people enjoy.

I also have my 25th birthday party a week from Saturday. My actual birthday is April 11th but this will be a joint bday party with one of my best friends. I have tons of friends coming in from out of town. I haven't seen some of them in over a year and I want to show them how much I've changed since eating raw foods. I can't wait!

Posted by Mara on March 30, 2006 9:10 AM | DIGG | del.icio.us | furl

Hello Mara and happy birthday.I am an avid juicer and my favorite juice is carrot celery and some type of green.I realy like parsley,spinach for my greens.But for energy I do fresh wheatgrass.I use a greenstar 2000 to juice with not my vitamix5000.Do you grow your own sprouts?

1. Posted by Jeff Johns on March 31, 2006

I haven't started to grow my own sprouts but I would LOVE to learn how to do that. Is is easy? Any advice? Thanks in advance.

2. Posted by Mara on April 4, 2006

Hello Mara the only sprouting I do is wheatgrass.It is easy to do,but is a bit labbor intensive.Wheatgrass involves a dirt medium and strict moisture control.I just started gearing up production here in central ILL..The wheather isnt cooperating yet.Still a bit chilly outside.Wheatgrass juice is intensly energising,not that you would need energy on a raw diet.I am about 50% raw with a goal to be 80% raw by years end.I also plan to start sprouting alfalfa,mung bean,and a few other sprouts.Dhydrating is another venture I need to do.It is difficult to be raw here accses to organic foods is limited and costly.I hope the cake turns out well.

3. Posted by Jeff Johns on April 7, 2006

Hey Mara. I 've been following your blog since I'm trying a week of raw (started on April 11- your birthday, which happens to be the day after MY birthday! Happy birthday...). Anyways, love the recipes and info. Keep it up, please!

4. Posted by cat on April 13, 2006

March 30, 2006

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