As many of you know I have been living in the Arabian Gulf for many years and did not celebrate Christmas over there. So since now I have arrived to Australian shores I will be having my first Christmas in a while- and not only that, a Fruitarian Christmas! Whilst all around me will be feasting on the typical standard Christmas fare, I will be making a lot of vegan dishes for those who are tempted (I actually do have a fellow vegan in the family who will be there), and am thrilled that a fellow vegan will be there on the day with me. Despite me making all these vegan dishes, I on the other hand, will be sticking purely to a fruity fare. I will feast only on fruits. I made the full transition a few weeks ago of eating just fruits and water. No teas, sugars, dehydrated, heavy (fat) fruits, or dried fruits. And the difference has truly been stunning.
Even though I am still carrying quite a bit of weight, I feel incredible. My exercise is breezy. Before it was much more of a struggle. Its just so fluid and easy. I did a nice 7km walk this morning and I would usually experience slight pain in the side of my ribs after about 30 mins but that has diminished since having no nuts seeds, dehydrated fruits. Its amazing. And even though I sweat, there is no body odour- which is amazing- deodorant, even the healthy ones, is one less thing I can give up.
I mention in my latest vid on youtube how a feeling of distinct clarity has come over me and I have had no temptation whatsoever in the last few weeks to go back to eating more of the heavier foods like avocados- which I love. Perhaps every now and then later on I will have them back in my diet, but as for now, not having them has made a big difference in my energy levels. One of my favorite meals on the fruitarian diet is avocado and sweet tomatoes but even just having tomatoes on their own (without salt) is delicious to me now.
I struggled with the salt habit in the beginning but am pleased to say it is gone! That I find unbelievable because I really never thought I could give up salt so quickly but I have. Ive also given up coffee- which was months ago now. That was very easy to give up because Id only have one a day, which was weak anyway.
So wherever you are, I wish you a festive and beautiful Christmas day, and eat lots of fruity goodness! This is a great time of year for delicious stone fruits, cherries, mango and bananas! Munch Up! <3
This bread is completely raw vegan and is a friend to the animals! If you are wanting to have a more healthier, conscious option for Christmas this year, why not try and make this bread yourself- you may surprise yourself! It is a delicious alternative to conventional bread and can be topped with many delicious types of raw food: tomato/olive pate, raw basil pesto, avocado.
Christmas is a treat, so since I am with the people I love, why not share with them the things that I love and receive joy from? This bread is great for those also transitioning into a raw vegan/vegan way of life.
The raw vegan journey is a personal one, and even though there are many categories referring to fruitarianism, raw vegan, high carb raw vegan etc... do what feels right for your body as each body has different needs.
The recipe for my bread is as follows:
1 very ripe pear
1 very ripe apple
1/2 very ripe banana
1 carrot
3 cups of flaxseeds (powdered and grounded in spice grinder)
3 cups of sunflower seeds (powdered and grounded in spice grinder)
1/2 lemon squeezed
2 bell peppers, one green, one red- or whatever you fancy
1 bunch of fresh basil
5 fresh sage leaves
3 sprigs of fresh dill
1 clove garlic
Dash of Chinese 5 spice
1 tsp sea salt (optional)
1/4 tsp of fresh chilli (optional depending on your likeness for spice!)
1 handful of raw olives
1 bunch of green onion
2 tomatoes
Finely chop all wet ingredients and put them in the blender and blend away until nicely blended.
Have your flax and sunflower seeds powdered up and pour the blended ingredients together with the dry seed mix and mix together until the mixture is like a 'mash potato' consistency. Cluggy but a moist. Spread the mixture onto sheets ready for the dehydrator about 0.5cm and slice with a knife or spatula to your desired size of bread. Dehydrate for 10-12 hours or to your own liking :) Bon Appetite!
