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Tips for Travelers – Healthy Eating On the Go!

10 May

Eating healthy when on-the-go can be tough at times – that is unless you plan ahead. Here are a few tips Bob and I follow whether we are driving across the states or flying around the world!

IN THE AIR…

  • Take advantage of the special meals. I usually order the fruit platter and Bob orders the vegetarian.
  • Bring a stash of green bars (which I divide between Bob and I or he will eat mine too!)
  • Load up on the raw nuts & seeds such as almonds, cashews, macs, sunflower and pumpkin.
  • and I almost always bring a few baggies of dried mango, apple, apricots and other dried fruits!

***warning***
Some countries do not allow raw nuts to enter (no pun intended)!
Out of 19 countries we have only had problems with one! Can you guess which one?

ON THE ROAD…

  • Pack a mixture of raw nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, granola and lots of bottled water.
  • Bring fresh salad, cut up veggies and humus for a road-side
    picnic. Oh and don’t forget to pack paper plates, forks and napkins. Believe it or not.. I’ve done just that. :)
  • or just GPS for the closest Panera’s!

…OR NO TIME TO PREPARE!

We just returned from Asia and are headed to Texas, so no time to plan for this road trip!

Thank goodness for Whole Foods! We grabbed a bag of greens, cut up veggies, bottle of Cindy’s Kitchen Wild Main Blueberry dressing, raw nuts and seeds, some veggie spring rolls, my favorite jar of fermented Zing Salad, a few bottles of Kombucha, Coconut water and Bragg’s Apple Cinnamon Vinegar drinks. Threw in a few plates, forks and napkins and we are off!

Sometimes though I find myself grabbing for the same old thing over and over and would love to hear new ideas. Drop us a comment below on your on-the-go healthy eating tips!  

Happy healthy traveling!
Kelly :)

PS!
Oh and while we were at Whole Foods, we found the most delicious ALL RAW dessert ever - Merry’s Miracle Tarts! Couldn’t decide between the Meyer Lemon, Chocolate Mint or Chocolate Almond Butter - so we bought all three!

Here’s a peek at the Chocolate Almond Butter.. Mmmm!         

8 Days to Radiant Health – Easter Giveaway!

31 Mar

How Would You Like 8 Radiant Health Gifts for Free?

How would you like to get 8 radiant health gifts, including incredible raw food gifts, for FREE this Easter?

 I’m delighted to announce that I’m part of the very special “8 Days to Radiant Health” Easter Giveaway, sponsored by Ginny Edwards – an 8-day online event where every day for 8 days in the run up to Easter you’ll receive a special downloadable gift from an international health expert (including me), all for FREE!

The first gift will be released on Palm Sunday, April 1st, so to make sure you’re on the recipient list, make sure you click on the link below and turn up your speakers, so you can reserve your radiant health gifts today!

Here’s that special link for you:

http://www.eatingforradiance.com

This is a very unique opportunity to celebrate this season of new life and hope by giving yourself the support of these international health experts and some of their best work, including gourmet raw food recipes, weight loss tips, stress management, and more!

Have a very, special Easter season!
Kelly :)

I Can’t Believe it’s Tofu Pie!

21 Mar
A pie made with tofu?

YES
it can be done! 
I know, I know – sounds a bit strange but I thought I would give it a try – and boy was I surprised!

In most of my raw desserts I use a nut base, but today I wanted something different. So I thought why not try tofu! It’s not considered a raw ingredient but hey,  it worked! Tofu has a very mild taste, blends well with anything, and takes on the taste of whatever it’s mixed with. 

Whether firm or soft, tofu turned out to be the perfect main ingredient for my ”Tofu Creme” pie.
 

Tofu Creme Pie 
Crust
1 cup of raw almonds
1 cup of dates pitted

Blend in food processor until crumbly
Press mixture into spring form pan and freeze  
 
  
Filling
1.  1 block of tofu
2.  3/4 cup of almond butter
3.  3/4 cup of tahini
4.  1/2 cup of raw honey
5.  1 tsp of vanilla, almond, maple or even butterscotch flavoring!
6.  1/4 cup Coconut Oil

Mix steps 1-5 in high-powered blender until thick and creamy
Adjust ingredients to your liking 
Pour mixture into nut crust
Freeze until firm

Adding step #6… Coconut oil is optional and will give your pie an even firmer texture.

The pie is then topped with a “cashew whip”… which is created by soaking the raw cashews for one hour
then drain and blend in a high-speed blender with a bit of orange juice.
For a sweeter cashew whip you can add 1-2 soaked pitted dates or a squeeze of Agave nectar

Enjoy!

 

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