The Raw Food Podcast

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian provides a high level overview of the fundamentals of raw food. What is raw food? Why does it matter? How do you uncook? What are the basics that you need to know? What equipment do you need? This episode is perfect for you if you are new to the concept of raw food. Listen Now: RFP56: Raw Food Fundamentals »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian summarizes where the fat goes when you lose it... I mean, really, where does it go?? Listen Now: RFP55: But where does the fat go when you lose it? »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian discusses the creative process of writing her first cookbook, Cook Lively, which was just released in May 2017 and is available wherever fine books are sold! Listen Now: RFP54: The Creation of Cook Lively, The Rawtarian's First Cookbook »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian discusses what you need to stock your raw pantry! Listen Now: RFP53: Stocking Your Raw Pantry »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares tips and tricks for new cooks -- from where to keep your kitchen utensils to what time of day to cook. Listen Now: RFP52: Kitchen Hacks »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian chats with Dr. Chad Edwards about Type 2 Diabetes and nutrition. Listen Now: RFP51: Diabetes and Nutrition with Dr. Chad Edwards »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares tips and tricks for putting your knowledge about health into practice in real life -- every day. Listen Now: RFP50: Knowledge vs Taking Action »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian chats with cookbook author Em von Euw of This Rawsome Vegan Life. Listen Now: RFP49: This Rawsome Vegan Life with Emily von Euw »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian chats with author and photographer Susan Powers about her website, Rawmazing. Listen Now: RFP48: Rawmazing Photography with Susan Powers »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares tips and tricks for making sure you pack an easy, healthy lunch option for work or school - every day. Listen Now: RFP47: Quick and Easy Lunch Hacks »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares the best recipes for curing a salty snack craving raw vegan style. Listen Now: RFP46: Salty Snacks Raw Vegan Style »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares scientific tips about how to use psychology to your advantage when it comes to healthy snacking! Listen Now: RFP45: Psychology of Eating »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian answers a listener question about how to best store your raw food recipes and ingredients. Listen Now: RFP44: Raw Food Storage Hacks »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian chats with author Judita Wignall about her new book, "Raw and Simple Detox." Listen Now: RFP43: Raw Detox with Judita Wignall »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian chats with Russell James, The Raw Food Chef. Based in London, Russell is the UK's leading raw food chef and has taught at culinary academies across the US. He is known for his beautiful presentation and expertise in the gourmet raw food world. Listen Now: RFP42: Raw Gourmet at Home with Russell James, The Raw Chef »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian chats with raw food chef and author Jennifer Cornbleet, lead instructor at the Living Light Culinary Institute. Listen Now: RFP41: Raw Food Made Simple with Jennifer Cornbleet »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares her favorite raw vegan breakfast ideas, as well as tips to ensure you have a healthy breakfast--every day. Listen Now: RFP40: Morning breakfast habits »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares the four reasons why we eat and some simple, doable strategies for dealing with each issue. Listen Now: RFP39: The reasons you always eat »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian chats with fitness and nutrition expert Shawn Stevenson about sleep, smoothies, plant-based eating and much more. Listen Now: RFP38: Sleeping and Eating with Shawn Stevenson »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian chats with fitness expert and creator of vegan protein powder Drew Taddia about the importance of exercise and food - which one is more important? Listen Now: RFP37: Exercise vs Food with Drew Taddia »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian has a massive face-off between juices and smoothies. Which one is better? Listen and found out! Listen Now: RFP36: Juices vs. Smoothies - Face Off! »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian explains how to grow sprouts (for example, alfalfa sprouts or lentil sprouts) at home using only a mason jar, some cheesecloth and sproutable seeds. Listen Now: RFP35: Sprouting The Easy Way »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian outlines which raw sweeteners she uses. Ingredients mentioned in this episode include fruits, maple syrup, agave nectar, unpasteurized honey and stevia. Listen Now: RFP34: Healthy Sweeteners »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares general principles shared by the raw food community regarding which ingredients are raw or not. Listen Now: RFP33: Raw or Not! »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares the concept of "decision-free living" and how implementing a simple rule can help you make better food decisions every single day with way less mental effort. Listen Now: RFP32: Decision-Free Living »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares some of her best tips for how to stay raw when on vacation. Listen Now: RFP31: Traveling and Eating Healthy »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares some of her best tips for how to simplify recipes yourself. She outlines the main types of ingredient categories (sweeteners, thickeners, creamers, binders); she shares her top tips for ingredients you can eliminate, and then provides a specific example of how to...Listen Now: RFP30: Simplify your own recipes »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian shares a celebratory moment with you about her print cookbook, which goes on sale on Feb 17, 2014, which is a major milestone in her life. But this episode is more about the zen of achieving big goals (like publishing a cookbook or losing a substantial amount of weight or...Listen Now: RFP29: Zen and the Art of Cookbooks »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian interviews Gina Silvestri, a life coach, radio host and certified reiki practitioner. Listen Now: RFP28: Guest Gina Silvestri »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian talks about how to nut milk. Topics covered: nut milk bags, cashew and almond milk, making recipes with leftover almond pulp. Listen Now: RFP27: Nut milks »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian talks about how to make raw frozen desserts, including raw fudge, raw chocolates, raw pies, raw cheesecakes and raw ice cream. Listen Now: RFP26: Frozen Raw Desserts »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian talks about our love/hate relationship with new year's resolutions. She then details 3 changes you can focus on to help you make lasting change in your life when it comes to food. Listen Now: RFP25: New year, new you »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian tells a longer version of her story of how she went raw almost 5 years ago and hasn't looked back since. Listen Now: RFP24: How raw food changed my life »

In this episode, Laura-Jane The Rawtarian is on her own sharing some of her best tips about emotional eating. Set yourself up for success by applying these tips to your raw food lifestyle! Listen Now: RFP23: How to eat healthy every day »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian interviews Jinjee Talifero, a homeschooling mother of 5 raw vegan children, the co-founder of www.thegardendiet.com and author of “Raising Raw Vegan Children.” She has been practicing the raw vegan diet for 17 years and currently lives in the Los Padres National...Listen Now: RFP22: Guest Jinjee from The Garden Diet »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian speaks with David Backus of Local Organic Lunch in Denver, Colorado. Listen Now: RFP21: Guest David Backus raw chef »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast, The Rawtarian debunks the myths about why some people shy away from raw soups. Listen Now: RFP20: Raw Soup - Don't shy away! »

To listen to the podcast click on the photo/play button above or save the MP3 to your own computer. In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian is by herself again. She goes over very practical advice about how to make raw cake. We go over a variety of options, including making raw refrigerator cakes, raw...Listen Now: RFP19: Raw Cakes - How to make 'em! »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian interviews Jodi Lebrun of www.thevibranthealer.ca. Listen Now: RFP18: Guest Jodi Lebrun holistic life coach »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian interviews Andreea Fegan of www.littlebitesofjoy.com. Listen Now: RFP17: Guest Andreea Fegan from Little Bites of Joy »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian talks about how to use a dehydrator to make crispy, crunchy raw vegan snacks. Listen Now: RFP16: How to Dehydrate »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian talks about how she uses her recipes (cookbooks, printouts, eBooks, etc.). She also introduces her husband Cameron (her sometimes co-host), and they chat about The Rawtarian's Raw Recipes app for the latter half of the episode. Listen Now: RFP15: Recipe Organization - App Launch »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian explains how to make a raw pizza. Listen Now: RFP14: Raw Pizza »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian shares a simple to understand concept of what protein is and where you can get proteins in a plant-based, vegan diet. Listen Now: RFP13: Vegan Protein »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast, The Rawtarian shares the inside scoop on making raw desserts, and she talks about her raw dessert book. Listen Now: RFP12: Top Desserts in the Raw »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian shares the inside scoop on making raw vegan veggie burgers - oh yeah! Listen Now: RFP11: Raw veggie burgers »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian shares the inside scoop on making cheese sauce in a blender. She also dispels the myth of 5-day cheeses! Listen Now: RFP10: Raw cheese »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast The Rawtarian shares a powerful story about "riding a bus" as a metaphor for healthy eating. She then summarizes a number of comments made about the story from Rawtarian website participators. Listen Now: RFP09: Get off the bus! »

In this episode of The Raw Food Podcast I have my first guest on the show - my husband, Cameron. He is a high-raw vegan, but he brings a more practical perspective to healthy eating. Listen Now: RFP08: Finding Balance - Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw »

In this episode The Rawtarian explains the order in which she purchased her raw food kitchen appliances, including cheap blender, food processor, high-speed blender and dehydrator. She also briefly touches on secondary appliances like spiralizers and juicers. Listen Now: RFP07: Raw Appliances »

In this episode The Rawtarian goes into detail about how to make raw alfreo sauce from cashews in a blender. Listen Now: RFP06: Raw alfredo sauce »