Anya Ladra - Raw Food Detox

RAW FOOD DETOX FOR HEALTH & VITALITY RAW FOOD DETOX FOR HEALTH & VITALITY INCLUDES AN ENERGIZING 5-DAY PLAN TO KICK
START A HEALTHIER YOU ANYA LADRA OF RAW FAIRIES photography by WILLIAM LINGWOOD Senior Designers Iona Hoyle Commissioning Editors Cline Hughes, Stephanie Milner Head of Production Patricia Harrington Production Mai-Ling Collyer Art Director Leslie Harrington Editorial Director Julia Charles Publisher Cindy Richards Indexer Hilary Bird This edition first published in 2016 First published in 2012 by Ryland Peters & Small 2021 Jockeys Fields London WC1R 4BW and 341 E 116th St New York NY 10029 www.rylandpeters.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Text Anya Ladra 2012, 2016 Design and photographs Ryland Peters & Small 2012, 2016 Printed in China The publisher would like to thank Juiceland Ltd. for the kind loan of the dehydrator used to prepare food for the photography in this book. www.juiceland.co.uk The authors moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. eISBN: 978-1-84975-904-5 ISBN: 978-1-84975-728-7 A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library.

A CIP record for this book is available from the US Library of Congress. Disclaimer The views expressed in this book are those of the author but they are general views only and readers are urged to consult a relevant and qualified specialist or physician for individual advice before beginning any dietary regimen. Ryland Peters & Small hereby exclude all liability to the extent permitted by law for any errors or omissions in this book and for any loss, damage or expense (whether direct or indirect) suffered by a third party relying on any information contained in this book. Notes Both British (Metric) and American (Imperial plus US cups) are included in these recipes for your convenience, however it is important to work with one set of measurements and not alternate between the two within a recipe. All spoon measurements are level unless otherwise specified. When a recipe calls for the grated zest of citrus fruit, buy unwaxed fruit and wash well before using.

If you can only find treated fruit, scrub well in warm soapy water before using. contents in the raw I spent most of my childhood on my grandparents farm surrounded by fresh, organic food. My fondest memories are of making our own butter and cheese all unpasteurized and baking bread. These early experiences became a strong foundation for my interest in health and vitality. Later, I graduated in law and worked for a nancial company, but after a while I made the decision to leave the job and move to London to transform my life. Shortly after arriving, I started planning a business that would promote health and allow me to devote my time to my true passions: food and working with colours, avours, textures and shapes.

I founded Raw Fairies, the UKs rst raw-food delivery service. We provide home- and oce-delivered diet and cleansing detox programmes that are unique, delicious and effective. Clients can order daily drinks and meals that are all free from meat, sh, dairy, wheat, gluten and processed sugar, and generally low GI. By using fresh, organic, plant-based ingredients we provide a diet that is high in nutrients but also low in calories. People come to us for many different reasons. Generally, they want us to help them cleanse their bodies and lose weight quickly, or they would like to improve and maintain their daily wellbeing.

Most of our clients enjoy feeling more energetic, revitalized, brighter and lighter. By using this book, you should be inspired to introduce raw food into your life and see that it can be done easily, with delicious and surprisingly satisfying results. Hopefully, you will soon nd that you can create a complete meal without once using a stove or oven! Imagine sitting down to the meal pictured opposite Green Pad Thai () and feeling better than ever because your body and mind are being treated to the best that natural food has to offer. raw benefits The raw-food diet is based on the belief that the most healthful food for the body is uncooked and not heated above around 48C/118F, in order to preserve the enzymes. Enzymes are the life force of food: they are responsible for every metabolic action in the body; they are the catalysts that enable cells to work and chemical reactions to happen without themselves being consumed in the process. Every food contains the perfect mix of enzymes necessary for the body to digest it completely, but cooking above 48C/118F destroys these enzymes, forcing our bodies to generate their own.

Our body cannot produce the same quality of enzymes as are found naturally, therefore we cant always digest the food properly. Cooking above 48C/118F can also kill certain vitamins, such as Vitamin C and folic acid. A raw-food diet is composed of the purest wholesome ingredients which are unprocessed, unrefined, without synthetic flavourings and preservatives, and because of that, they break down slowly and feed your body with sustained energy. Raw food can be prepared by chopping, blending, slicing, shredding, dehydrating or juicing, and some of these processes might require advanced planning, for example, nuts and grains might need to be soaked, some seeds are best eaten sprouted, and some dishes need to be dehydrated for several hours. There are many reasons to include more fresh, raw foods in your diet, no matter what your current starting point. * They contain anti-ageing enzymes * They aid effortless weight loss * They have better flavour and texture than their cooked counterparts * They generate super levels of health * They diminish tiredness * They provide more nutrients * They give more energy and endurance * They promote healthy skin, hair and nails * They engender better sleep patterns * They increase mental clarity * Their high water content prevents dehydration Getting started * Start your day with a cup of warm water infused with a slice of lemon, to balance your bodys pH (its level of acidity and alkalinity) * Eat organic produce whenever possible * Have some raw food with every meal and snack, for example, a salad for lunch and dinner, and a smoothie for breakfast; a balanced diet includes a full spectrum of colours and all five tastes: sweet, salty, sour, pungent/umami and bitter, so go for a variety * Avoid processed, fast and fried foods * Reduce the amount of dairy products you eat * Introduce freshly made vegetable and fruit juices and smoothies to your diet * Drink plenty of water * Eat sprouts and algae * Introduce more dark, leafy greens to your diet, for example, for breakfast have a green smoothie made with ripe, organic fruit and greens green is the colour of healing * Start experimenting with new ingredients and recipes * Change your eating habits slowly to allow your body and lifestyle to adapt; changes made too quickly can put added stress on the body * Even a small increase in the proportion of raw foods in your daily diet can have significant health benefits. powerhouse ingredients Fresh ingredients Buy only organic products when possible. powerhouse ingredients Fresh ingredients Buy only organic products when possible.