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About ten years ago, I chatted with Viktoras Kulvinskas, this raw foodist has been living the raw life for at least four decades.  He is a lovely human and he is offering up one of his recipes below. He hosts retreats in Costa Rica as well as in the U.S. throughout the year.  Check hiin out on his Facebook page. Viktoras Kulvinskas' Veggie Burger Recipe 6 cups Carrot pulp (from juicing leftovers or from food processor or vitamix) 3 cups Onion (finely chopped) 1/2 head of cauliflower (run through vita mix or similar device) 1/2 head of celery (average sized bunch) finely chopped 6 cups Sunflower seeds ( run through vitamix or similar high powered device until it is powdered. Run 3 cups at a time using the plunger(vitamix),more than that will bog down the blender) soaking seeds is not recommended 1/4 cup of curry powder 1/8 cup of sea salt Mix with hands until well blended roll into balls, flatten into patties Put in dehydrator for a minimum for 4 hours at 150 degrees

Beyond Meat is a a meat-substitute that is the real deal when it comes to delivering a product similar to beef (I have only tried one product thus far...and I am hooked).  Not only does it look like beef, but BEYOND BEEF has nailed the visual look and mouth-feel texture of beef; it is a plant-based pea protein that is free of soy and gluten, as well as relatively free of whacky food additives. Beyond Meat also has chicken substitutes, beef crumbles (my first product), and Beast Burgers, all of which are non-GMO pea protein (or in some products soy) and 100% plant-based.  I cannot wait to try it in my homemade spaghetti sauce, of course, I will have to write another post suggesting the best gluten-free pasta choices and/or substitutes around.  They also offer a 1.00 off coupon on their website: http://beyondmeat.com/products http://beyondmeat.com/products

One of my favorites is from the fabulous Young On Raw Food website, where Mimi Kirk demonstrates and lives a life of raw health and fun.  She graciously has shared several raw recipes to help the novice or expand an experienced vegan/vegetarian's recipe box.  Make and enjoy her delicious recipe for chia pudding - the perfect summer time treat. http://youngonrawfood.com/raw-chia-pudding-recipe/

Nearly everyone should add chia seeds to their diets.  I use them in my raw chia puddings, as well  as an egg replacement in baked recipes.  The link below provides some valuable information to determine if they will be healthy for you.  If you have the time and inclination you can grow and harvest your own chia seeds. http://nimbleful.hubpages.com/hub/Chia-Seeds-Benefits-and-Side-Effects Link to growing your own chia seed:  http://longtimemother.hubpages.com/hub/How-I-grow-and-harvest-organic-Chia