Day 2

Today was a lot tougher then yesterday.

I woke up so hungry! I caved in and ate an egg this morning. Then continued with RAW for the rest of the afternoon. Fruit juice, plums, plums and more plums. and a few oranges. So far.

I must be starting the detox that comes with changing to a RAW diet. I am so grumpy today and have noticed a few zits on my face this morning. As annoying at detox side effects can be, there is joy knowing that my body is getting rid of the toxins that have been building up in my body. I am really looking forward to having a healthy clean body at the end of this.

Tonight I am making RAW lasagna. I've made it before and it is very delicious! This is a picture of the one I made a few months ago. I am going to attempt it again tonight.

I am also looking forward to getting over this grumpy stage. It's so good to have Travis and my friends supporting me through this week. And my kids who force me to pull myself out and take care of them.

Here's the recipe for the RAW Lasagna:

"Ricotta":
1 cup pine nuts (soaked for 1 hour or more)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons water

Brushetta sauce (you can use pre-made or make yourself)
3 or 4 ripe plum tomatoes diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 or 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Pesto (you can use pre-made or make yourself)
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced

For assembly:
2 med. zucchinis - thinly sliced lengthwise
2 large tomatoes - thinly sliced
2 fresh basil leaves

Place about 4 zucchini slices, slightly overlapping, in the center of each plate. spread brushetta sauce over zucchini, top with dollops of "ricotta". Add pesto then top with tomato slices. Repeat twice then garnish with fresh basil leaf.