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RAWvolution for Mother’s Day – Mom Reports Back

As my Mom has recently gotten into the raw food diet, for this past Mother’s Day I decided to order her “The Box” from raw food chef Matt Amsden’s RAWvolution.com.

The Box is basically a package of gourmet raw foods delivered to your door.  It was $120 plus $30 for 2-day shipping to Arizona where my Mom lives.  (RAWvolution is located in the Los Angeles area.)  The package was large and hefty.  At first I thought $30 for shipping was a bit steep, but after hearing the description of the box it may actually be a bargain.  Definite “thud factor” there.

The box was insulated and included an ice pack to keep things cool.  The food arrived on schedule and survived the trip well — nothing was spoiled, spilled, or squashed during the 2-day journey.  I had ordered the May 11 menu, which included these items Read more »

Raw Food Diet Cravings – 8 Practical Tips for Dealing

Rachel, a participant in the Free 7 Day Raw Food Diet Starter Course, had this concern:

When I actually get myself to eat all raw for a couple of days, I feel great–lighter, more energetic. But, I crave fats (good fats like avocado) and protein/salty stuff…I usually let the cravings mess me up. I start with healthier stuff at first like some eggs, but soon I’m eating too much cooked and not enough raw.

Rachel – I hear you. You are not alone. The majority of raw foodies struggle with cravings at times.

Here are 8 practical tips you can start using now to deal with the cravings Read more »