Jennifer McClelland

Raw food cuisine is simple and nutritious, a diet made up of plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. By nature, eating raw foods is more of a lifestyle than a diet, but people shouldn't feel restricted to apples and carrot sticks. Armed with some basic ingredients and a little help to get you started, you can make delicious soups, appetizers, entrées and desserts. For those who find that they or their children cannot tolerate dairy or gluten, raw food cuisine provides excellent alternatives. From vegetarians to vegans, to those just seeking ways to add more fresh fruits and veggies to their daily meals, raw is the way to go.

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