How to go raw: my raw cupboard essentials

Green leaves and sprouts are king and queen of my raw cupboard.

By some strange quirk in the universe lots of people have recently asked me what they need to buy to make ‘going raw’ as easy as possible. It is strangely harder than I thought to find a list online so here are some of the raw basics I have in my cupboard at all times. I should add that these are by no means complete – there are always new things to try and seasonal specials that bring my raw heart back from the dark cooked side.

The obvious essentials

1. Green leaves – baby spinach is a staple, any lettuce and watercress
2. Seeds – sunflower, pumpkin, linseed, sesame
3. Vegetables – zucchini is a must, carrots, red onions, beetroot,and broccoli
4. Sprouts – I grow my own alfalfa
5. Fruit – apples, lemons, limes, cucumber, tomatoes (including sundried)
6. Nuts – almonds, walnuts always
7. Dried fruit – dates, prunes, raisins
8. Avocado – I know it’s a fruit but I think it deserves its own spot
9. Chilli
10. Garlic
11. Ginger

Less obvious essentials

1. Coconut water
2. Honey
3. Agave syrup
4. Raw cacao powder
5. Tahini
6. Apple cider vinegar
7. Coconut oil/butter
8. Quinoa
9. Oats
10. Chick peas

Essential spices

1. Cinnamon – I have it with just about everything
2. Cumin
3. Turmeric
4. Sea salt
5. Cayenne pepper
6. Cracked black pepper
7. Chilli flakes

1. Basil – I grow it on my window sill
2. Coriander
3. Parsley
4. Mint

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