As you get more involved in raw cuisine, you'll want to develop habits that fit your lifestyle. For example, you'll probably want to have a large salad every night for dinner using fresh ingredients. Many people also make their gourmet entrée at that time. When you're preparing dinner, you can make the food in quantity so you'll have enough for lunch the next day. (Add in a little lemon juice and salt to help keep the food fresh for a day or two. Then store your lunch in a container in the fridge so it will be ready to go in the morning.) This is a good way to take care of two meals at one time.

A simple fruit salad or a green smoothie is a great way to start the day. If you want something more substantial, you can make a blended shake that has higher protein foods in it, like flaxseed or soaked almonds. Nuts or seeds also complement the fruit salad nicely and provide some protein. (Have the fruit about twenty minutes before the nuts so that you digest well and start your day comfortable and happy.) Adding that protein early in the day can help sustain your energy through the morning.

You are about to embark on a true culinary adventure, an exploration of the great cuisines of the world, expressed in raw and living foods. The focus is on a kaleidoscope of succulent fruits, aromatic herbs, pungent spices, tasty nuts and seeds, exotic chocolates, and vibrantly colored vegetables brimming with nutrients.