"Seven Techniques For Succeeding
Socially on the Raw Foods Diet"
by Michael Snyder
(c) 2009 TheRawDiet.com
Succeeding socially on a raw foods diet is difficult at first, but it will become
much easier over time. It can be tough when you aren't receiving support from
family and friends. Tell them you don't expect them to eat raw and you would
like their support.
Scroll down to read the top 7 techniques to ensure your success in a non-raw
world.
1) Be a Leader
Don't try to force your ideas, beliefs, and eating patterns on them. Just lead
by example, and once you start seeing results from your excellent eating
habits people will start asking you what your secret is.
2) The Power of Asking
Tell your family and friends that you are setting goals to transition to a raw
foods diet and you would appreciate their support and help. If you ask them
for support, they will give it to you.
3) Prepare Beautiful and Delicious Gourmet Food
One of the best ways to introduce people to the raw foods lifestyle is
through the raw gourmet dishes. The gourmet recipes taste so good that
people will be amazed and impressed. The food will effortlessly sell the
diet to your friends and family, and you won't need to do any work.
You're not going to convert people to the raw diet with celery and carrots,
so you're going to have to work your magic in the kitchen. The first thing
you need to do is purchase a good recipe book. Practice the recipes
before sharing them with your family, just in case it doesn't turn out well.
You don't want to give friends their first taste of raw with an untested
recipe, it could be a disaster and prevent them from sampling raw forever!
Guacamole and salsa are good recipes to start with because of their
familiarity. You may then move up to complex dishes such as chocolate
cake, berry pie, burgers, tacos, and some of your favorite entries and
appetizers.
Click Here for Inspirational Photo's of raw vegan gourmet foods created by
Dan Hoyt. Dan is the co-owner and chef of Quintessence raw foods
restaurant in New York City and contributed two recipes to my recipe eBook.
Prepare for the Restaurant
The biggest test of your willpower will come when you visit a restaurant. A
visit to the restaurant is unavoidable. We all are required to visit
restaurants on special occasions, whether it's a friend's birthday,
a wedding, or another special occasion. You may be surprised at the
selection of raw foods available at restaurants, even though they aren't
listed on the menu.
4) Call the Restaurant
The easiest way to go about this is to call the restaurant in advance and
ask them to prepare you a special raw salad. You can then bring your own
small containers of salad dressing, avocado, and nuts to add to the salad.
5) Eat Raw Foods Before the Restaurant
Personally, I eat before going in the restaurant. This prevents my hunger
from taking over. By eating an appetizer, I'll be satisfied with a small
salad served in the restaurant. A few pieces of fruit, avocados, nuts, seeds
or small smoothie will satisfy your appetite.
6) Use the Restaurant Card
If you didn't call the restaurant in advance, silently hand the waitperson the
card below when it is your turn to order.
This card is found in the book by Victoria Boutenko titled "12 Steps to Raw".
Print it out, make copies, carry it with you, and use it at restaurants. Often
you will find that the dish you receive is incredibly delicious, filling, and less
expensive than other menu options. The cooks will appreciate the
opportunity to be creative and will reward you with an incredible salad.
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*I Eat Only Raw, Uncooked Foods*
I would like a salad or vegetable plate with
only fresh, uncooked items:
Lettuce.......... Zucchini... Cauliflower... spinach
Mushrooms... tomato...... sprouts........ scallions
Parsley......... cilantro...... bok choy..... bell pepper
Arugula......... celery........ onion.......... kale
Avocado....... chard......... cucumber..... radish
Cabbage....... carrot........ beet
Thank You for your creative efforts!
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More tips for succeeding socially can be found in "The Health Evolution: Getting
Started with the Raw Foods Diet" by Michael Snyder ->
http://www.therawdiet.com/evolve.html
Best Regards,
Mike Snyder
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