So we hear a lot about “post workout” food choices. In fact there probably millions of blogs right now talking about this topic. But what exactly IS post workout nutrition and why should you care about it? If you eat healthy all the time, does it really matter? Well, the short answer is yes, it actually does.

While it is generally not recommended to take potassium supplements, getting sufficient potassium via natural foods is critical to health. Potassium is a positively charged electrolyte that determines how certain systems within the body deal with other electrolytes like sodium and calcium.

In the summer one of our favorite things to do in the Rawganic family is to buy tons of extra melon of all kinds, watermelon, cantaloupe, canary melon, honeydew etc… and freeze it to make smoothies and slushies. Melons are the perfect breakfast food because they have an incredibly fast transit time through the digestive tract, especially on an empty stomach after a night of “fasting”.

This smoothie is packed with incredible anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting nutrients, plus it tastes creamy, sweet and savory all at the same time. You are going to want to add this to your rotation of favorite recipes! Turmeric is finally getting the praise and recognition it deserves in the world of superfoods. While many cultures have appreciated this life-giving spice for centuries, many people are relative newbies to the healing powers of turmeric.

When you know that a vegetable has anti-cancer properties, it should pique your interest. WHY? Because we encounter multiple cancer-causing elements daily. It’s not new news that 1 in 2 people are being diagnosed with cancer in North America, Europe and Australia. So eating well is how we fight back. Being aware and conscious of what we ingest on a daily basis goes a long way towards health.

This is one of the easiest, healthiest, energy-supporting drink you can make. It’s a perfect afternoon “pick me up”, and also excellent for pre-workout fuel, as well as post workout recovery. Three simple ingredients are all you will need: 1. 2 cups of organic Coconut Water. 2. 1 Tablespoon of Chia Seeds. 3. 1 Tablespoon of a pure Green Powder (my favorite is Vitamineral Green).

When the bowel is clogged, your body is toxic. It is important that your body eliminate waste at least once a day, and ideally twice a day. If you are experiencing issues of constipation, you may be dehydrated, consuming too many refined foods, or not consuming enough fruits every day. Of course, there is a large list of medications that also contribute to constipation which can become dangerous.

Today I have five amazing juices for you that will help you: increase your libido, get an afternoon energy burst, have a boost of super nutrients, help reduce toxins that cause cellulite and cleanse your cells. Juicing is such an amazing and easy way to feel great! Swap out your breakfast with juices for one week and see how amazing you feel!

Here are three easy juices to keep you going during different times of the day. Sometimes, we need a juice to “juice us up” after a good workout. We want to get some iron, some protein, some healthy sugars and some oxygen-enhancing phytonutrients. So I’ve included an amazing and easy juice that includes lots of greens and carrots to power you up after your workout.

Many people are familiar with the Master Cleanse, which is a 10 day program wherein you drink nothing but a maple syrup, cayenne and lemon juice mixture. I do not recommend the Master Cleanse as a regimen on its own, because you are not infusing your body with enough calories on a daily basis. This results in a slowing down of the metabolism which can be hard to recover from, particularly for people desiring to lose weight.

One of the questions I get several times a week from fans is should I juice or do smoothies? The answer depends on what you are looking to accomplish. In a nutshell, NOTHING beats a glass of pure organic vegetable juice. Nothing. It is the most efficient and effective way to bathe your cells in nutrition without the nutrition having to compete with the fiber during digestion.

We drink a lot of citrus juices in the Rawganic house, mostly with fresh organic fruit picked from our own trees. There are so many benefits to orange juice, and it combines incredibly well with pineapple, lime, ginger and also carrots. Be aware that pasteurized orange juice from the store is never a good substitute, even if the juice is labeled “100% orange juice” or “100% pineapple juice” or “100% apple juice” followed by the words “not from concentrate”.

Celery, carrots, parsley and fennel all belong to the family known as umbelliferous. Modern day celery actually evolved from a wild celery native to the Mediterranean where its seeds were once widely used s a medicine — in particular a diuretic. Celery is an often overlooked veggie, usually not on anyone’s list of superfoods or exotic exciting recipe ingredients.

If you are looking for a perfect dessert to bring to a New Year’s Celebration, and to ring in 2015 in decadent (but healthy) style, this is the perfect cake for you. It is ridiculously easy, very few ingredients, and will impress pretty much anyone with a tastebud in their mouth. If you are looking for a perfect dessert to kick off your New Year’s Cleanse, try THIS instead.

Fennel is one of the most DELICIOUS and powerful ingredients you can juice. In our 66 Day Health Mastery Program, Fennel Forever is one of the favorite recipes in the entire program. BENEFITS OF FENNEL: ~ High in Vitamin C, natural folate, iron, magnesium. ~ Fennel has powerful anti-bacterial or anti-fungal properties.

Sometimes we just need some fresh new ideas to keep us inspired to eat well. There are so many pressures in our daily lives that sometimes eating becomes our last priority. The great thing about keeping your refrigerator filled with produce each week is that you can always combine things that taste good to you, and you don’t always have to follow a specific plan or recipe.

This is the perfect energy smoothie with satiating protein, healthy fat which helps your body absorb the iron in the molasses, and slow burning carbs. Not to mention it’s totally delicious! It’s an awesome morning smoothie because it will give you sustained energy without the jitteriness or crash you get from coffee. Carob is not quite as popular as cacao, but is a great complement to the diet, especially for those looking to lower bad cholesterol.

Raw chili can have so many amazing variations and the taste combinations are endless. I like things easy and quick, especially in the summer when we are fairly busy with activities. This raw vegan chili is incredibly easy and you can swap out any of the ingredients for something you have in your house already. Although walnuts are my personal favorite for this chili, if you don’t have walnuts you can use almonds, pecans, or macadamia nuts.

Carrot salads are incredibly easy to make, and filled with crunch, sweetness and nutrients! You can't beat that. I vary the way I make my carrot noodles. Sometimes I use my hand held spiralizer, other times a cheese grater, and sometimes I prefer the wider "noodles" you get from a regular vegetable peeler. It's all about the add-ins and the dressing that give carrot salad life!

Did you know there are some differences in health benefits between a tangerine and an orange? Tangerines, smaller than oranges, actually pack a more powerful punch in terms of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants including vitamins C & A, calcium, magnesium & selenium, and beta-carotene & luteins.