Raw Vegan

I visited the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market and shot a short video of what I got and spent, so I decided to share it here with you all in case you're not already following me on YouTube (check it out for more!). One of the most frequently asked questions I get in comments and emails is that regarding saving money or living on a budget as a high carb and/or high raw vegan. Good news! I have some very helpful information, especially to those of you who live in Los Angeles, or near it :) Check out this blog post for FAQs, advice, examples, photos + more!wholesale haulDate: October 2, 2015 Total: $76

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For my birthday this year, I gathered with my family and friends at a fruitluck (fruit potluck). Here are some photographs of the artwork my family created out of fruit, hopefully inspiring you all to do the same at your next gathering. Last year, we also had a healthy vegan celebration, but in a more intimate setting with cooked food options, you can check it out here.

lkjlkjA lot of people claim that green smoothies are too complex to be included in their morning routines, but I argue the opposite! Green smoothies can be made with complexity or extremely simplistic, it is all up to you. You really do not have to rely on any recipe, as I encourage you to get creative in the kitchen and include flavors YOU love <3 Today I am sharing two flavors that I myself enjoy and I encourage you to try them out. One recipe is simple, while the other is a bit more complex. Whether you follow these recipes exactly to the T or draw inspiration from them, the fact that you will be creating a green smoothie is what makes me happy.

RawSpaghetti62This meal brings me back to the weekly spaghetti dinners I used to have with my family, every Wednesday night when I would return from school. What my mom used to serve was a veggie packed marinara, noodles and a super toasty homemade garlic bread for that added crunch to complement the dish. I did my best to try and recreate that home-y feel but in a healthier, {raw} vegan way, and I think I nailed it. This dish is hearty, filling, and packed with more flavor than even I expected. You can, of course, serve this over cooked vegan noodles as well, but I decided to keep it all raw :) I use this spiralizer if any of you are interested!

jackfruithowtographicJackfruit is definitely an intimidating fruit! It's appearance is jurassic, as I have heard it described, and it is the largest born tree fruit in the world. Did you know that they are capable of reaching 100 pounds? Oh what I would do for 100 pounds of jackfruit :) But have no fear, Sweet Simple Vegan is here to help you cut through your very first jackfruit at home!Jackfruit17