Why Raw?

Why raw.... that is truly a question with many answers. For some it's all about the science behind going raw, the amazing health benefits, and changing their lives for the better. I agree with all of those reasons although I'm certainly not a 'hard-core' raw foodie. Why do I eat raw for 2/3 of my day? To put it simply, I think it's easy and I know it's healthy.

I was introduced to raw eating through a friend who has been doing it for 3+ years. She drastically changed her lifestyle and eating raw was part of that change. She does raw until 5pm and then has a normal dinner. I was always intrigued by the diet and I even entertained trying it a few years ago. It wasn't until recently that it really appealed to me and I've worked towards 2/3 raw ever since!

If you know me, than you know I love food. I'm married to a chef- hard not to be a foodie in this household. But ever since we added a second baby, with the toddler at about 3, it's been busy on top of busy. As much as I love food, what I really love to have time to sit down and eat, to really enjoy what I'm eating. This just isn't possible in my days now. Remember that scene from Christmas Story where he says his mom hasn't had a hot meal in 'x' number of years? That's how I feel a lot of the time. And when I do get the boys down for a nap simultaneously, which is a rare and precious thing, I almost always just want to lay down and nap myself! So since I'm not taking the time to prepare and then sit and enjoy a meal, why not just grab something healthy and quick that just also happens to be raw?

So what do I actually eat during the day? Well, please remember that I'm not a raw purist....I still enjoy my coffee in the morning. From the time I wakeup until about 5pm I usually stick to fruits, raw almonds, and raw bars. For now, that is satisfying and works for me. When I get bored with that I'll probably start doing more exploring and perhaps write about it! But it has to be fast because that's why I'm raw!