21 Days Raw Food: What I’ve Been Eating

 

A Raw Food Detox can be challenging, but the good thing, it can be done! I’m sharing 21 Days Raw Food: What I’ve Been Eating.

Once you’re done with 21 Days of Raw Food, check out these delicious plant-forward recipes like these Baked Parsnip Chips as well as this Kale Celebration Salad with Walnuts! Also, if you’re a Tostada lover, these Strawberry Walnut Tostadas are always a hit!

21 days of Raw Food and the Many Options

I never knew eating raw food came with so many options! The more I learn, the more excited I get. My 21 Days of Raw also gives me an excuse to get new kitchen appliances and gadgets. I recently purchased a food processor which was LONG overdue. Every holiday I say, “I’ll get one next year.” Who would have thought incorporating raw foods into my diet would spark me to finally get one. Not only that, I discovered the food dehydrator. I never knew they existed until I started my detox, but I’m so glad I now own one! There are so many things you can make with a dehydrator including one of my favorite snacks, kale chips! You can also find my Baked Parsnip Chips recipe here. You can also make dried fruit, jerky, fruit/veggie chips, etc.

Raw Food Kitchen Gadgets

I wasn’t sure which dehydrator to get so I researched and read reviews. The Presto Dehydrator (4-tray) seemed like it would be a great fit (for now). Update: If you have an air fryer, check to see if it has a dehydrator option. My air fryer here does, you can find it (or purchase it here). I’ve dehydrated cherries and strawberries.

Raw foods are packed with nutrients and enzymes and when we cook them, we minimize their nutritional value. By using a dehydrator, raw food is dried at a low temperature and the nutrients and enzymes stay intact. I’m excited to make raw snacks because if you’re going to snack…they should be tasty AND enjoyed! Move over Lay’s! Okay, sikeeee! I love me some Lay’s!

The Veggetti

I love my Veggetti! And yes, I love kitchen gadgets…especially those found on As Seen On TV! I purchased my Veggetti (spiralizer) at Bed Bath & Beyond. You can also find it here.

The Veggetti makes the perfect “zoodles”. I have also prepared zucchini “noodles” by sautéing and topping them with marinara sauce and they really taste like noodles! After my #21daysraw, I definitely plan on making “spaghetti” and using them. Update: I did! You can find the recipe here. On the contrary, they were a different experience for me part of a raw food diet. I never liked zucchini growing up but recently started being adventurous and found out that I like it! I like the veggie cooked like my Zucchini Crisps found. However, raw “zoodles” can be tasty if you add the right sauce!

What I snacked on during my 21 days of Raw Food

I’d never tried Dragon Fruit, so I called several of my local supermarkets and I finally found them at Whole Foods. They are quite interesting. They are also pretty pricey so if you’ve never had one, I suggest buying one and see if you like it. The jury is still out on whether I really like them or not, but they sure are “purrrdy” aka pretty!

Dragon Fruit

Coco-Dates

I tried dates for the first time and I actually like them! These are rolled in coconut (unsweetened) which makes them super spesh! Earth Fare has a variety including dates rolled in almonds or coconut, and plain. They also satisfy my sweet tooth! Dates are perfect for a raw food diet.

Flax Snax

Go Raw — Pizza Flax Snax! These are nice little snacks, especially if you have a dip (ranch, french onion, etc.). Alone they are good—but for someone who never really munched on seeds, they can be a bit overwhelming. I did make a raw ranch dressing to go with them.

Spicy Jalapeno Tomato Chips

Spicy Jalapeño Tomato Chip — I absolutely love these raw chips and I can’t wait to make my own in my dehydrator! Just Pure Foods has a line of healthy, raw snacks. Look for them in your healthy supermarket.

Laughing Giraffe Organics Raw Food Snacks

Chocolate Snakaroons — They are another great snack that satisfies that sweet tooth while you’re doing 21 days of Raw Food. I also found them in lemon flavor. Snacks like these make eating a raw food diet a little easier.

Raw Tortilla Chips – Yes, they are a thing!

I even attempted raw tortilla chips. Not too bad.

Mealsies

Here’s what a typical lunch looks like. This lunch is from Earth Fare’s salad bar. I’ve played around with raw salad dressings for my salads.

Other Plant-Based Recipes to Enjoy!

Crispy Oven Okra with Lemon-Dill Garlic Aioli

Baked Parsnip Chips

Apple Strawberry Cabbage Slaw with Candied Pecans

I’m over halfway through my #21daysraw! There’s a great big world out there “in the raw”. I can’t wait to see what I discover next. Until next time, you can find me on Instagram, Facebook, PINTEREST, and TikTok.