As I announced this morning via Twitter (@urbanrawfood), I’m once again re-committing myself to raw food. Why is this time different? Health reasons: I’ve been feeling the affects of the almost 20 pounds I’ve gained in the last 2 years. I don’t want diabetes. I’ve been saying that for a while. Also, I know…
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Dedicated to Raw…Again
Down from 201 to 197.5 in one week. YAY! I’m so happy to be back on raw food. Last week I wasn’t 100% raw (chicken, hummus and pita) but I still lost weight. Amazing. Finally getting back on track to living the raw vegan lifestyle. I’m so tired of myself. That is the best way…
Restart – Day 1
I did really, really well today. OJ for Breakfast 1 Banana Handful of raw peanuts (waited too long for lunch) Large salad with red onion, carrots, olives, broccoli garbanzo beans, olive oil and apple cider vinegar. 3 nut balls (soaked raw almonds and walnuts with agave and dates) – not really hungry this evening. Salad…
My head hurts
All my recovering sugar addicts out there know what I’m going through. My head hurts. Not with a typical, throb. I wouldn’t call it a headache. It feels more like pressure. It happened the last time I was 90% raw for a few days and it will pass. Sugar is not my master. Sugar is…
Connecting with other black raw foodists
Hey there, I see that sometimes people find this site by searching for “black raw foodist” and “black vegan”. I’ve joined sites like Soul Veg Folk trying to connect with other African Americans interested in or living the raw food lifestyle. If you are a black raw foodist, let me know. Tell me about your…
Raw Food Recipe: Curried Jerk Nut Meat
1/2 cup Sunflower seeds 1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds 2 sprigs Scallions – finely chopped 1 clove Garlic – pressed 1/4 cup Parsley – chopped 1 sm. Tomato – chopped 1/4 cup Carrots – grated 1/4 cup Red pepper – chopped 1/4 cup Orange – juiced 1/2 tsp. Fresh thyme – chopped 1 tsp. Jerk Seasoning…
I can’t wait to read Queen Afua’s son’s book!!
“The Remedy” is Supa Nova’s prescription for health and wellness and includes interviews with some of entertainments most prominent personalities. In this celebrity driven culture, young people need to know the importance of good health practices. In his book, “The Remedy,” Nova gives his prescription and a look into the health regiment of some of…
Happy to see this blog
afrikanrawvegans.blogspot.com/ and this one blactivegan.wordpress.com/
Day 23
“I’ve got the power”, as that C & C Music Factory Song says. 180 pounds today. I’ve been more vegan than raw vegan the last 5 days. Today I’m back on the wagon. All raw (smoothie, box of raspberries, baby carrots…so far). My Mantra I’m not a victim of food The mind controls the body…
African Americans eating Raw Food: History Makers
These People are inspiring me on my Raw Food Journey. They all look wonderful, beautiful, and healthy. That’s Black Power…Health Power! I’ve seen some of these legends speak in person…Aris and Dick Gregory. Storm and his wife Jinjee have a great website and I’ve been blessed by their books and videos. Here in DC I’ve…