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30Day Raw Vegan Fruit Project Day 9

www.vibrtantvegan.com The featured fruit for Day 9 is the RED PEPPER. Here are some nutritional facts and a few other interesting bits of information for you about this lovely, nutrient-rich fruit: -Yep, Red Peppers are considered a fruit. We just eat them/use them in foods like we do vegetables. -Red Peppers are ripe green (bell) peppers! -Bell Peppers (red, orange, yellow, green, white, purple, etc.) originated in South America. Pepper seeds have been found that date back to 5000 BC–whoa! -Red Bell Peppers are extremely high in Vitamins A and C. Red Peppers contain 5 times by weight the amount of Vitamin C as citrus fruits! -Red Bell Peppers have been shown to help prevent against certain cancers and reverse and prevent macular degeneration and cataracts. This because they are extremely high in antioxidants and other phytonutrients. -One Red Pepper has around 50 calories and are a great source of dietary fiber! -Did you know Bell Peppers are called “mangoes” in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania? -Paprika is ground and dried Red Bell Pepper. Ok, now for your Low Fat, Raw Vegan Recipe featuring the Red Pepper!! Stuffed Red Peppers Yet another quick, easy, super nutritious dish for your fruit-eating adventures! This dish contains about 300 calories. Ingredients 2 Red Peppers 1 head cauliflower 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 teaspoons Mexican-style seasonings (or Italian seasonings) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 lime juiced, optional In your food processor (or chopping with knife …

30Day Raw Vegan Fruit Project Day 6

www.vibrantvegan.com Yeah for Pears! -There are several thousand varieties of pears in the world today. Most pears are grown in China, Italy, and the US. -Pear cultivation can be traced back to Asia for 3000 years, but some scientists think “pear history” goes back to the Stone Age! -According to Homer’s “Odyssey,” pears were the “fruit of the gods” -Pears are another excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fibers, both of which have been shown to have numerous health benefits like: -helping to lower cholesterol -helping to prevent heart disease and certain cancers -helping make sure you have smooth and easy bowel movements -Pears are a good source of Vitamins A, C, K, Potassium, Niacin, and Copper (Copper has been shown to help protect the body from free radical damage and Vitamin K helps in blood clotting) -The boron in pears helps the body keep calcium, therefore reducing the risk of osteoporosis -Pears are another member of the Rose family and are related to apples and the quince. -As with all fruits, for the most antioxidants, eat your pears ripe. If you need to ripen your pears, pop them into a paper bag to speed up the ripening. And now it’s time for your Low Fat, Raw, Vegan recipe featuring the Pear! PEAR-BEET SALAD WITH LEMON GINGER DRESSING A colorful, hearty, juicy salad! Quick, easy, and oh so yummy! This salad contains about 250 calories! Ingredients 2 pears, chopped 1 small beet, grated juice of 1/2 small lemon 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger (more …

30Day Raw Vegan Fruit Project Day 12

It’s Day 12 of Vibrant Vegan’s 30 Days, 30 Fruits for You Project! We want you to live a vibrant life. We want to you be the best you possible! We’re certain you’ll look and feel better when you eat more low fat, raw and vegan meals, and this Project is just one way we can help. Here you go–it’s Cherry time! -Cherries have been around for a long long long long time! Cherry pits were found in several Stone Age caves in Europe. It’s believed by some archaeologists and historians that Romans carried cherries throughout Europe and England along the routes of conquest. -Cherries have one of the highest anti-oxidant levels of all fruits! -Cherries are a good source of beta carotene–they have 19 times more beta carotene than blueberries and strawberries! -Eat cherries and get a fantastic dose of Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber and folate. -Cherries have been linked to these awesome health benefits:*helping to ease the pain of arthritis and gout *reduces some risk factors of heart disease and diabetes *helping to lower a person’s risk of certain cancers *because of their melatonin, cherries can help restore your natural sleep patterns, help you keep your all-important memory, and help lessen effects of jet lag *possibly help you age with more “youthful exuberance” (maybe slow the aging process) . -1 cup contains about 85 calories -In the United States, over 1000 different varieties of cherry trees are grown, and most of them blossom over three weeks in late May and …

30Day Raw Vegan Fruit Project Day 7

www.vibrantvegan.com The fruit for Day 7 is the Glorious Grape! Grapes have been around for thousands of years and there’s actually proof grapes existed during the Prehistoric Age! That’s a long long time! Grapes are cultivated in many parts of the world and the US is one of the world’s largest grape producers. And did you know the Concord Grape is the only grape native to North America? Nutritionally, grapes are a good source of the following nutrients: Vitamin C Vitamin B6 Potassium Manganese And as you’ve probably heard, grapes are high in numerous antioxidants, which have been shown to: help lower blood pressure help lower cholesterol help in the prevention of heart disease and certain cancers One cup of grapes contains just 61 calories! And now it’s time for your Low Fat, Raw Vegan Recipe featuring the Grape! GRAPE-CUCUMBER SALAD/SALSA Here’s another tasty, refreshing, quick and easy dish you can eat anytime, anywhere, and with anyone! This Grape treat contains just 200 calories, so feel free to add some chopped nuts for some added crunch if you’re wanting a few more calories. Ingredients 3 cups grapes (any variety), chopped 1 cucumber, chopped into small pieces 1/4 onion, diced (sweeter is better) 1 jalapeno pepper, diced juice of 1 lime Put the grapes, cucumber, onion, and pepper into a bowl. Squeeze the lime juice, or pour the juice over everything in the bowl and toss. That’s it! You’re going to love love love this yummy Low Fat, Raw Vegan treat! (If you’re …

30Day Raw Vegan Fruit Project Day 13

www.vibrantvegan.com Day 13′s Fantastic Fruit is the PINEAPPLE! Here are the bits and bites of nutritional info and some other interesting facts about this lovely fruit I wanted to share with you -Pineapple is believed to have first originated in South America, and soon after grown in the Caribbean. -Pineapples were coveted by the early American colonists. -Pineapple became a sought after symbol of prestige and social class. Because fresh Pineapples were rare and quite expensive, all a party host/hostess had to do was use the fruit as a centerpiece, and he/she would looked upon with high regard and awe. -The area closer to the base of the fruit has more sugar content and therefore a sweeter taste and more tender texture. -One cup of diced pineapple contains about 75 calories. -Pineapple is an excellent source of manganese and Vitamin B1. These nutrients help in energy production and have antioxidant properties. -For Vitamin C and fiber, eat some pineapple! -Pineapple contains bromelain, which has been shown to help improve digestion. Studies have shown bromelain may also prevent blood clot formation. -Fresh pineapple juice is also used in removing intestinal worms. -Pineapple juice can help prevent nausea (including morning sickness and motion sickness). Alrighty, there you have some fantastic reasons to eat more Pineapple, now let me give you a LOW FAT, RAW VEGAN RECIPE FEATURING PINEAPPLE! PINEAPPLE SANDWICHES This is a fun recipe to make. And yes, it’s refreshing and …

30Day Raw Vegan Fruit Project Day 11

www.vibrantvegan.com The featured fruit for today is the RASPBERRY! -Raspberries are native to Europe and Asia. -Raspberries are high in Ellagic Acid, which studies have shown does have cancer-preventing potential. -Raspberries are a great source of Vitamin C! -These lovely little berries are high in soluble fiber, which may help lower blood cholesterol levels. And while we’re talking about fiber, 1/2 to 1 pound of raspberries contains 20-30 grams of fiber! -One cup of raspberries has 64 calories–another high-nutrient, low calorie food. -Xylitol, a “sweetener” comes from raspberries. -And finally, raspberries are highly perishable, so eat them quick, or pop them into your fridge right away. Are you ready for the LOW FAT, RAW VEGAN RECIPE featuring RASPBERRIES? here you go… CACAO COVERED RASPBERRIES Lovely, luscious, perfectly sweet, perfectly tart–chocolate raspberries–you can’t go wrong here! This delicious dessert, or breakfast, or dinner, or lunch, or snack has only 150 calories—–you can eat and eat and eat lots of this!!! Ingredients 1 cup raspberries, rinsed 1 tablespoon cacao powder 1 tablespoon raw agave nectar In a small bowl, stir together the cacao powder and agave nectar until smooth. Place the raspberries in a separate bowl, then drizzle the cacao “syrup” over the raspberries. Stir gently to cover each and every berry. There you go! Another low fat, raw, vegan recipe to help you incorporate more fruit into your life! Be Vegan, Be Vibrant!