5 Day Raw Food Cleanse: Day 2

So far so good with the raw food cleanse. Day 1 brought a pretty bad headache in the afternoon, which I attribute to a caffeine withdrawal, but other then that I feel really great.

One of the best things about trying to eat only raw fruits and vegetables is you really slow down and think about what you are eating. It is a more mindful food experience, something to be carried into any diet choices I think. It is definitely worth it and the meals you do eat become more worthwhile and satisfying. Plus you have to get a little more creative, which is always fun!

Here is what I ate today!

Breakfast

Smoothie: Frozen mango, blueberries and raspberries with carrot juice, beet juice, almond milk, lemon and ginger.

Smoothie #2: I exercised in the morning so I need some post-workout nutrients. For this I made the now classic banana, almond milk and peanut butter smoothie (my new favorite thing!). 

Lunch

Bean salad! A mixture of these things:

• Kidney beans
• garbanzo beans
• corn 
• onion
• tomato
• dill
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon
• lime 

In Place of coffee

I was having some pretty serious coffee cravings, but instead I opted for caffeine-free peach tea with lemon and ginger. Very delicious and satisfying! 

Dinner

Fresh rolls! One of my favorite things ever. All you need are a bunch of yummy veggies and some rice paper, which you can find at the grocery store.

I chopped up some veggies for the filling of the fresh rolls. You can really use anything that you have on hand - a great opportunity to get creative! Here is what I used:

• Cabbage
• Basil
• Avocado
• Radish
• Cucumber
• Carrot 
• Spinach
• Broccoli sprouts

I prepared a bowl of water in which to soak the rice paper, where it becomes soft and malleable and adhesive. Then I set up a wet towel on the counter on which to roll the rolls.

From there, you really just have to go for it! I put the leaves down first, basil and spinach, then I added the sprouts, cabbage, carrot, radish and cucumber followed by the avocado. Then I rolled it all up like a little burrito. As I rolled one, I dunked the next rice paper in the water so it would be ready to go.

I made a little dipping sauce of coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon and garlic powder. Very tasty and very filling!