I Need Help Creating A Raw Food Pantry
I am in the process of transitioning my family into the raw lifestyle. As a working mom, I find it helpful to have certain staples in the pantry and always on hand. Even as a vegan for many years, it was convenient to have quick snack options and items that I could grab in a hurry to make a quick meal.
I'm sure a few of you will recommend fruit and veggies to keep on hand. However, I always keep a lot of fresh produce for juicing, smoothies and salads. I’m curious about what staples or snacks you keep in the pantry?
I'm sure a few of you will recommend fruit and veggies to keep on hand. However, I always keep a lot of fresh produce for juicing, smoothies and salads. I’m curious about what staples or snacks you keep in the pantry?
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Permalink Reply by Alicia A. on -
It's a fellow Alicia!
You know I was going to ask this question myself, thanks for asking it for me.
The only staples I always have on hand besides the new freshness is hemp powder and green powder...for my smoothies.
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Permalink Reply by Alicia Uhuru on -
Hi Alicia:)
I figured other people wondered about this too. As a mother it will definitely be helpful to keep healthy snacks and quick meal options available for my toddler.
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Permalink Reply by peanut on -
Welcome Alicia! Looks like you're in the NYC area? You can buy pre-made snacks at the store -- Whole Foods, Integral Yoga Nutrition 229 West 13th Street, or Health Nuts on 99th and Broadway. Those can be helpful for transitioning.
Of course, the quickest, traveling-est snack is fruit and nuts. Apple, pear, banana, grapes, orange...some nuts or seeds...stuff it in your bag and you'll be fine all day!
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Permalink Reply by Alicia Uhuru on
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Thanks for the welcome! I have purchased flax crackers at Integral in the past. That will definitely keep well in the pantry.
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Permalink Reply by CanarsieBK on -
i used to have a pantry full of stuffs (carob, lucuma, irish moss, dulse, nori, all kinds of soaked and dehydrated nuts/seeds), but am doing my best to cut back on it all b/c it can get to be expensive. plus if it's there, i am going to eat it.
the one tip that i'd advise while transitioning is to buy all kinds of nuts and seeds. soaked and dehydrate them, then grind them up and store in the freezer. this way whenever you want to make something that has nuts/seeds (dressings, desserts, burgers, whatever) they are ready to go.
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Permalink Reply by Alicia Uhuru on
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Thanks for the tip! I never thought of freezing nuts/seeds after soaking. That will definitely be a time saver, especially when preparing meals during the week after work.
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