Friday, December 28, 2012

Fresh Dates from 7HotDates.com!

 
Buying fresh dates is great! The prices are very comparable, if not the same or better than conventional dried dates in your area, plus the fresh dates are fresh, organic, high quality, and flavorful! There are lots of varieties of fresh dates to choose from, I like a lot of different varieties of dates =). If you eat a lot of dates on a daily basis, then this is a great place to shop for fresh dates because you can get great quality for a great price!
If you are beginning a raw vegan plant based lifestyle, then having a lot of calories from fruit is essential! So buying fruit in bulk is not only cheaper but you will have enough to sustain yourself! Enjoy =)
PS- A lot of the "firm" halawy and khadrawy dates have the texture of the candy starburst, which just makes them even better!!!

Disclaimer: This is completely my opinion and I was not paid or sponsored by anyone.

Cranberry Smoothie

I made this video right after Hurricane Sandy, and we still had no power. That's why it's so dark! We had a generator so I made a lot of smoothies at once and have them throughout the day. This way the frozen fruit wouldn't go to waste, because I would eat them in my smoothies!

Checkout my cranberry smoothie. The recipe includes bananas, strawberries, and cranberries! Put in as little or as many cranberries as you like! Keep in mind the more cranberries you put in, the more tart it will be.
See my reaction to my first cherimoya!

Raw Vegan "Chocolate" Covered Strawberries!

I used to dip my strawberries into sugar and eat them. Now, this recipe tastes even better and is so much more valuable to your health! All I do is cover my strawberries with dates, check out the video to see! =)

My First Raw Experience in Poland!

My first raw experience in Poland!

My Favorite Green Smoothie

I made one of my favorite green smoothies! 

Green smoothies have so many benefits: help with digestion and elimination, you eat more greens, they're very filling. They also have chlorophyll with the green color, and are very nutrient dense! Kale is the most nutrient dense green. Green smoothies are great ways to get your kids, family, and friends to get more fruit, greens, and even veggies in their diets. Green smoothies are delicious, quick, simple, and contain all of the nutrients of the fruit, greens, and veggies. Green smoothies can be breakfast, lunch, or even dinner! Green smoothies can also be a snack. Green smoothies are very filling, and leave you satisfied every time.Go for the green! Yay green smoothies ! =)

My favorite green smoothie recipe:
4-6 leaves of kale, no stem
*3 cups of water
2 asian pears
5 bananas, frozen
handful of baby arugula (if you like the nutty flavor!)

Enjoy! =)

Durianrider Behind the Scenes

Ever wonder what behind the scenes of Durianrider's video looks like? Here it is!

Interview with Kyle Evans

At the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012, I interviewed Kyle Evans and why he just does it raw!

Guys Just Doing it Raw =)

Why do these guys just do it raw? Checkout my interview from the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012.

Being Social on Raw with Chris Randall

At the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012, I interviewed Chris Randall about being social on raw and how to go about social situations!

Interview with Phillip and Ted

At the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012, I interviewed Phillip and Ted about why they just do it raw!

Lovely Young Raw Ladies =)

Checkout my interview with three beautiful young ladies just doing it raw at the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012! Checkout what got them inspired and motivated to take on the raw vegan lifestyle!

Interview With Dr. Doug Graham, author of 80/10/10 Diet

I interviewed Dr. Doug Graham, author of the book 80/10/10 Diet at the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012! I asked Dr. Graham why should young people eat this diet when they still look and feel good. Perhaps they would also want to feel better. Check out what Dr. Graham has to say!

Raw Results! 100% Raw or none at all?

Checkout my final interview video with Harley aka Durianrider on youtube at the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012. We talk about the importance of giving raw foods time, and that way you will get the results you desire. It just takes time for your body to regenerate and for hormone levels to rebalance. Also, it's ok if you are not 100% raw! Who said you had to be? It's about eating as much fruits and vegetables as possible! That way you will feel your best, have lots of energy, and look your best =)

Importance of Sleep! Durianrider Interview

I interviewed Harley aka Durianrider about the importance of getting good quality sleep and enough of it! Check it out =)

Raw Vegan Muscles with Mike Vlasaty

I interviewed bodybuilder Mike Vlasaty at the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012! Is it possible to get muscles on a raw vegan diet with only fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds?! Absolutely!

Interview with Don Bennet, Free Vitamin D!

Checkout my interview with Don Bennet on the importance of Vitamin D, at the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012!

Durianrider Interview: Fitness Goals

Checkout my first interview with Harley, aka Durianrider on youtube at the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012! We talk about fitness goals, and how much you really need to "workout" in order to get the desired results you are looking for!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

THE KEY, Transitioning to a Raw Vegan Lifestyle Interview with Arnold - Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012


Agnes intervews Arnold Kaufman from Arnold's Way in Landsdale, Pennsylvania at the Woodstock Fruit Festival 2012. They discuss what you need to know to successfully transition to a high carb low fat raw vegan lifestyle. Rebounders are a great way to get in some fitness, and Arnold highly recommends them. Green smoothies are also a great way to transition and stick with the high carb low fat raw vegan lifestyle! 


Love is SO key to everything in life! This includes making lifestyle, specifically dietary, changes. Also, find a community, support group, a friend, or family that will support your journey because this is help you out tremendously! We always need someone to talk to that will understand where we are coming from!


So remember, word to the wise, just love! =)

http://www.arnoldsway.com/

Eating Raw in Bulgaria !


Eating raw when traveling may seem difficult and scary, but here I am going to show you how I made it work when I went on vacation to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. I didn't know if the hotel would have high carb raw vegan approved options, but luckily it did. In case it didn't, I also had plenty of other options ready for me outside of the hotel. I scoped out the area for some good fruit. Don't be afraid to go out into the unknown; you never know what you're missing out on until you try! 
My vacation was very relaxing, and I was able to swim a lot in the ocean, and enjoy the beautiful town of Sunny Beach. =) PS- I love the name of the town, I should have known it would be sunny =P

O-Nana Smoothie !



Doing it raw is simple and delicious! My family and I enjoy this smoothie at least once a day, it's a favorite =)

O-Nana Smoothie:
7 bananas (ripe, frozen, or both)
2.5 cups of fresh orange juice

Ice cream- do more frozen bananas or just enough orange juice to get the frozen bananas moving in the blender.

Low Fat Raw Vegan O-Nana Smoothie Recipe by Agnes Kalinowski, Just Do It Raw

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Mulberry Picking!

It is that time of the year! Mulberries are ripening in the beautiful June weather. If you haven't looked around your local park, I highly suggest doing so for some free, delicious, very local, organic, tree ripened mulberries. You may be wondering, how do I find some mulberry trees? How do I know that the mulberries are ripe? Well I have come up with a few tips to help you succeed in your mulberry picking quest!

How to find a mulberry tree.

1. Look at the ground. If you see mulberries have fallen in that area underneath a tree, chances are that it is a mulberry tree! 
Under a big mulberry tree!

2. Use your sniffer! If you smell that something smells funny, it's likely that it's the mulberries which have fallen on the ground are rotting. Someone must have stepped on them earlier, or perhaps they have been there for a while.

3. Look up. This may seem like common sense but you have to look up at the tree to check if there are berries on it. Mulberry trees may vary in size greatly, some are so tall you can only reach its lowest branch while others are small and you can pick the whole tree without a problem. For the tall trees I recommend a buddy to help you out, let them give you a lift on their shoulder =)

Look at the beautiful colors !

 Big mulberry tree. (I can't reach all of them!)

Little mulberry trees.

Are the mulberries ripe?

Here are some tips of seeing if the mulberries have ripened yet. You don't want to eat unripe mulberries because they aren't tasty or sweet! Plus, if you eat too many unripe ones, you might even get a tummy ache!

1. They will be black, or a very rich deep purple, dark color. When the mulberries are white or pink, they are still unripe. Pink mulberries may look like mutated raspberries, but don't be fooled ! Wait until they have fully ripened! Also, make sure the whole mulberry is completely black with no pink or light spots. These won't be as delicious as they can be.
Unripe, white mulberries.

 Unripe, pink mulberries. (look like raspberries)


2. The mulberries will fall into the palm of your hand with one touch. If they do not resist being taken down, then that means they have fully grown and are ready to be eaten. I love how they come right off with no effort when the time is right! 
3. Just eat a mulberry! Try some out! If they taste sour or unpleasant, chances are they are still unripe.
4. When you take the mulberry off the branch, it shouldn't be rock hard. The mulberry should be soft and give a little. 
5. My favorite way or checking if mulberries are ripe is seeing bugs munching on them! If they like them, then I know that I most definitely will too. Plus, that is a sure sign that the mulberries are organic, or pesticide free.

After my mulberry picking adventure, I ended up with a half a pound of fresh and super delicious mulberries!


If you are into finding free fruit (who wouldn't be !?), I highly recommend checking out a local park, or even the trees in your neighborhood. It's all the fun of picking the freshest mulberries for the amazing price of $0! Plus, if you don't pick and eat them, then who will?! (besides the birds and caterpillars). All those mulberries just may go to waste, so do mother nature a favor. =)

This can make a great morning walk, with a little extra motivation to get out of the house. You will come back with breakfast! Picking some mulberries even as an afternoon snack in the park is fantastic! The fastest food you will get =). Bring your family and friends along with you and share the fun!

It's always a great idea to bring fruit with you, but picking your own when you are out makes it even easier to stay carbed up!

 Remember, just do it raw! =)

~Agnes