http://www.rawrob.com/2010/01/01/5-tips-for-a-healthy-new-year/ Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:26:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.rawrob.com/2010/01/01/5-tips-for-a-healthy-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-13394 Rob Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:25:07 +0000 http://www.rawrob.com/?p=619#comment-13394 Thanks! Unfortunately most processed foods in shops are not raw. So only products which actually say they are raw on the label are likely to be raw. But you also have to look out for things that say "raw" but are not really, eg cashew nuts in shops will say "raw" meaning that they have not been roasted, but they are not raw by our standards as they have been heated in the shell removal process. For foods like this, you need to buy them from a raw food company. Virtually all olives for sale in shops are not good. They are picked unripe and processed with either salt or chemicals to make them edible. The only good olives are sun ripened olives. Agave in the shops will probably not be good, and even agave from raw food companies might not be the best food in the world. Personally I've stopped using agave and now use yacon syrup or raw honey. Detox Your World does a brand of raw tahini and almond butter, available in some shops or online. Having said all this, my advice is not to worry too much about it initially. As long as a good portion of your diet is fresh fruits, vegetables and greens then you are on the right track. Thanks! Unfortunately most processed foods in shops are not raw. So only products which actually say they are raw on the label are likely to be raw. But you also have to look out for things that say “raw” but are not really, eg cashew nuts in shops will say “raw” meaning that they have not been roasted, but they are not raw by our standards as they have been heated in the shell removal process. For foods like this, you need to buy them from a raw food company.
Virtually all olives for sale in shops are not good. They are picked unripe and processed with either salt or chemicals to make them edible. The only good olives are sun ripened olives.
Agave in the shops will probably not be good, and even agave from raw food companies might not be the best food in the world. Personally I’ve stopped using agave and now use yacon syrup or raw honey.
Detox Your World does a brand of raw tahini and almond butter, available in some shops or online.
Having said all this, my advice is not to worry too much about it initially. As long as a good portion of your diet is fresh fruits, vegetables and greens then you are on the right track.

]]> http://www.rawrob.com/2010/01/01/5-tips-for-a-healthy-new-year/comment-page-1/#comment-13393 Julia Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:17:24 +0000 http://www.rawrob.com/?p=619#comment-13393 Your site is great and I was delighted to find a section on wild edibles :o) Thanks! I'm enjoying my new beginning :o) I'm getting a bit concerned that some things in my cupboard and fridge are not truly raw like olives, agave, tahini (I buy the light one in the hope it isn't heated), almond butter, etc. Is there a useful list anywhere on the internet for brands that are commonly available in local shops that are raw? There's so much to learn but luckily I have a reasonably good knowledge of foods and nutrition to start with. Phew!!! Your site is great and I was delighted to find a section on wild edibles ) Thanks! I’m enjoying my new beginning ) I’m getting a bit concerned that some things in my cupboard and fridge are not truly raw like olives, agave, tahini (I buy the light one in the hope it isn’t heated), almond butter, etc. Is there a useful list anywhere on the internet for brands that are commonly available in local shops that are raw? There’s so much to learn but luckily I have a reasonably good knowledge of foods and nutrition to start with. Phew!!!

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