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Raw Foods Make Cool Summer DishesBy Steve PetusevskyJune 26, 2008http://www.sun- sentinel. com/features/ food/sfl- flvegcol26sbjun2 6,0,766227, print.storyhttp://www.sun- sentinel. com/features/ food/sfl- flvegcol26sbjun2 6,0,7622040. storyWhen it comes to raw foods, we should eat a balanced diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes. And we should enjoy a harmonious balance both cooked and raw."Flavor first" is my mantra, and the

reason I am writing about raw foods is because the next four months in Florida are going to be brutally hot and I want to get you out of the kitchen. There are days when I can't bear the thought of turning on my stove. That's when just a mixed green salad appeases my appetite.I was originally exposed to the raw foods movement as a chef at the Unicorn Village in North Miami back in 1994. That's when I met Aris Latham, an incredible raw foods chef who made mind-blowing food. He has since become known as the "father of gourmet vegetarian ethical raw food cuisine in America." Even I don't have a title that long.He runs a raw food retreat called the Sunfired Culinary Institute in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.I learned much from him and the flavors of his food have stayed with me through the years. Now that raw foods are popular stateside, I have dusted off my notes and pulled out a couple of recipes that are easy to make at home.One of

the challenges raw diners face is getting enough protein to feel satiated and stay healthy. Nuts such as Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts and macadamia nuts are popular. Fruits like avocado, coconuts, ackee and olives are also protein sources as are legumes, lentils, peanuts and soy beans. Sunflower, flax, sesame and pumpkin seeds are used extensively in raw cuisine as well.Non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, beans, peas, radishes and sprouts are favored along with lots of greens such as collards, spinach, watercress and cabbage.Most of the legumes and nuts are soaked in water for 12 to 24 hours to soften them before they are combined into dishes. Once pureed, the softened nuts are often made into crusts, burgers and center-of-the- plate items in combination with yams, beets, carrots and potatoes.I

share these simple recipes that use raw ingredients presented without cooking. They will help beat the Florida heat.Steve Petusevsky is a freelance writer in Coral Springs. If you have questions for him, write Vegetarian Today, Sun-Sentinel, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2293. Or send an e-mail with your full name, address and telephone number to dhartz@sun-sentinel .com with "Vegetarian Today" in the subject line. Personal replies are not possible.Live Simply So ThatOthers May Simply Livehttp://groups. / group/Yoga- With-Nancy/http://groups. / group/SignSoFla/http://groups. / group/SoFlaVegan s/http://groups. / group/SoFlaSchoo ls/

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