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An Healthy Nation: Lettuce BELIEVE!

Friday, November 9th, 2012

I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES. DO YOU?

Our nation is unhealthy. While some may be practicing good health, more are unhealthy than healthy. I think now more than ever people are looking for health. Not just any type of health, but a solution to unease; a means to dissatisfaction. Society continuously searches for the “quick fix” to some of the most deep-rooted issues; yet, these self-destructive habits cannot be changed overnight. The solution seems to be complicated, but it is actually simple. The question is: are you brave enough to embark on the journey to ultimate body freedom?

When I first went FullyRaw almost 8 years ago, I had no idea the transformation that would take place. Fruits and vegetables would change my life? Really? Sure, why not. If you eat them you feel better physically, right? YES. As a result, I found perfect physical health! Ironically, I didn’t expect for the rest of my life to change. My mindset changed, my emotions changed, and my heart changed. All of the things that I truly wanted for myself, I finally envisioned the manifestation for these possibilities. More importantly, I saw myself as worthy to have them. Then, I developed the bravery to take the steps towards making them happen. What desires and dreams and I speaking of specifically?

Before when I was hyperglycemic, I always dreamed of having the perfect health, perfect body, and perfect confidence. Ironically, I saw this “Kristina” in my head, but I never acted like her in real life. She was my prototype. Becoming FullyRaw was like skydiving: I took the leap with complete faith that the person I wanted to become would manifest as a beacon of health inspiration to show the world what is possible through raw living. Eat raw isn’t just about the food, but it is just about the food. My transformation started with fruits and veggies; here I still stand with fruits and veggies. Am I in the same place? Yes and no. I eat just as clean as I did when I first started this journey; however, I stand before you transformed. I’m in a new element of confidence, happiness, healthiness, self-love, community love, family love, and hope.

I do believe in the power of fruits and veggies. Anyone who has tried a bite of what raw wants another bite. There is something about eating raw that not only makes you CRAVE the fresh food, but also the image of what your body would be like completely PURE. Not to mention, there is something about being totally tied to the earth in a way that connects you with all living things. You turn ON, and there is no going back without an inner subconscious battle. So why not do it? Why not serve as a light, an inspiration to everyone you know?

Drug companies dish out a different type of drug that has our nation in a downward spiral. Smoking. Drinking. Hate. Contamination. Littering. Pesticides. Hate. Self-Banter. Rudeness. Our nation is unhealthy. Fewer live in harmonic peace with their bodies and with the earth than not. But, this HARMONY is what we SEEK. It is that of which we dream. Take that step. What can help us? What can get to the root of the problem? What has the power to CHANGE our NATION? What has the power to save humanity when everything else feels like it’s crumbling beneath our feet? Can the solution be as simple as fruits and vegetables?

Deceivingly enough, the simple solution is not a pill. While a pill appears to be a small, harmless antidote, it serves as a metaphoric representation of evil. It is white, colorless, and lifeless. Place it next to a perfectly juicy and plump blueberry and physically see the difference. One oozes juice; the other does not. One has life; the other does not. When we eat REAL FOOD, we have life. Real food HAS LIFE. Raw food is life: LIFE-GIVING.

I believe in the power of fruits and veggies to create change infinitely. I often imagine a world where fruits and veggies are growing EVERYWHERE. A healthy nation where everyone is in-tune with their bodies and with the earth and where everyone is truly blissful. I have a dream of living in perfect, respectful, and loving harmony with all living creatures. Do you see this vision? I hope that you do, and I hope that you help me to create it one fruit and veggie at a time. If you struggle with eating raw, take it one day at a time. Start with simply enjoying meals of fruit and enjoying the abundance before you. Watch this transform you, and enjoy this journey. Open your heart to change and LOVE every experience. YOU CAN HELP OUR NATION. I’ll be right there beside you enjoying the same.

I BELIEVE. DO YOU?

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ROC VS. Whole Foods & HEB: A Price Comparison!

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

People are always asking me how ROC prices compare to our local grocery stores in Houston. So, we have finally created a price comparison to show you how our ROC boxes save you money! We went to both Whole Foods AND HEB to provide you with two varieties of comparisons. Here is what we found!

Comparison #1: Whole Foods vs. Rawfully Organic

Here is the pricing list for a ROC Half Share Box at Whole Foods (Please keep in mind that Rawfully Organic is ALL organic. Some of the items found in our ROC boxes are not found organic at Whole Foods, so some of the grocery store items are conventional).

1 celery – $2.99

1 cucumber – CONVENTIONAL – $1.12

1 zucchini – local but CONVENTIONAL - $.75

Bunch bananas – 2.5 lbs – $2.25

5 oranges – 2.75 lbs – CONVENTIONAL – $3.5

1 pomegranate – $3.99

6 apples fuji – 3.33 lbs – $9.95

1 kale – $2.49

1 romaine – $2.49

1 Swiss chard – $2.49

2 beefsteak tomatoes – 1 lb – $4

1 cherry tomato box – $4

1 pineapple — $4.99

3 pears – 1.5 lbs – $4.5

basil – $3

carrots – $1.50

choices – between $5-6

Persimmons- $3 each

Total for a Half Share at Whole Foods – $57.51-60.51

Total for a Half Share at Rawfully Organic (ALL ORGANIC and no conventional items) – $47

When you buy from Rawfully Organic, here are the savings in 1 year buying 1 Half Share per week:

Half share: $546.52 per year

Full share: $1,457.04 per year

Note: Because our items are seasonal, this list will change seasonal and sometimes weekly! These savings could be more depending on the specialty items that we get locally that are not found in grocery stores!

Comparison #2: HEB vs. Rawfully Organic

Here is the pricing list for a ROC Half Share Box at HEB(Please keep in mind that Rawfully Organic is ALL organic. Some of the items found in our ROC boxes are not found organic at Whole Foods, so some of the grocery store items are conventional).

1 celery – $1.78

1 cucumber – $1.98

1 zucchini – $2.47

Bunch bananas – 2.5 lbs – $1.70

5 oranges – 2.75 lbs – $8.20

1 pomegranate – CONVENTIONAL – $2.98

6 apples fuji – 3.33 lbs – $8.26

1 kale – $2.48

1 romaine – $2.28

1 Swiss chard – $1.98

2 beefsteak tomatoes – 1 lb – $2.98

1 cherry tomato box – $2.98

1 pineapple – CONVENTIONAL – $2.98

3 pears – 1.5 lbs – $2.97 or $3.72 (barlett vs bosc)

basil – CONVENTIONAL – $2.29

carrots – $1.50

choices – between $3-5

Persimmons $2 or unavailable

Total for a Half Share at HEB (not all items organic)- $54.56-56.56

Total for a Half Share at ROC (All items organic)- $47

When you buy from Rawfully Organic, here are the savings in 1 year buying 1 Half Share per week

Half share: $393.12

Full share: $1,150.24

Note: Because our items are seasonal, this list will change seasonal and sometimes weekly! These savings could be more depending on the specialty items that we get locally that are not found in grocery stores!

I hope these two lists show you that Rawfully Organic saves you money overall! Not to mention, our quality is truly unbeatable; the difference is in the TASTE! Also, we replace anything that doesn’t bring a smile to your face! You can count on ORGANIC ALL THE TIME without question. We also buy locally before we consider other options. We try to bring you the lowest possible price so that you can afford healthy, raw options for you and your families. While you may think a dollar here and there doesn’t matter, these “pennies” add up! Our boxes are more than just about money, but also they are about investing in your health. When you get to save money AND still eat the best quality organic produce, it’s a WIN WIN! We hope to see you for a box this week and during the holiday season! Eat FullyRaw and be Rawfully Organic! When you feel good about your purchases, you will feel good about the foods that you put in your body! You will feel amazing all around, so start stocking up your fridge with fresh fruits and veggies, and get eating!

And you get a HUG!

Hugs!

Kristina

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My California Trip!

Friday, July 27th, 2012

This past weekend I flew away to California for part of the week, and boy did I enjoy my adventure! I visited friends, made videos, tasted AMAZING fruits, and gave many hugs! This trip was spontaneous and fun, and I got to experience a little bit more of life on the way. I’ve put together a collection of my favorite photos from the trip to share with you all. Some are of me, some are of people, and many are of food! Hope that you enjoy these little snapshots from my trip and little trinket thoughts. Hugs!

When I first arrived in California, I visited this beautiful place behind me, marking my official arrival in the Sunshine State.

I visited my friend Drew Canole of www.fitlife.tv, and we made a really fun juicing video together. A cool surprise was that Jay and Linda Kordich (juicing legends) decided to pop in for a visit. We made a quick nut-milk video, and we spent quality time talking and enjoying good conversation. I’ll be posting these videos soon on my www.youtube.com/fullyrawkristina Channel, so please subscribe and keep a look-out for them there! I am SO EXCITED about these!

Ok, so I had to make a quick stop for some juice! After-all, I was visiting 5 cities in 4 days trying to see as many of my close friends as I could! I asked the juice bar if they would make my lemon-ginger blast, and it blasted me away! YUM!

Need not forget I stopped by a market and loaded up on some AMAZING figs! Did I mention that I love figs?! Trips are only good when they involve good fruit! Heck yes! We don’t have these figs everywhere in Texas like the Brown Turkeys, so I ate them until my mouth burned…literally! Heaven in my mouth!

YA BABY!

No knife, no spoon, no fork, no problem. Dinner just the way nature intended! Had this gorgeous bowl of white peaches, heirloom tomatoes, and kale for dinner one night. Chacho belly very happy!

Before I left San Diego, I got to visit with my newly found soul-sister Alicia! Love her!

I stayed in Costa Mesa with my friend Steph! We enjoyed a gorgeous and sunny run along the pier!

Then, for a brief few hours, I was BLESSED to have met Sheleana and Caleb of www.youngandraw.com, and we spent a beautiful afternoon together chatting! Here is the gorgeous Sheleana here with me now

Caleb is taking the pic!

An after run reward…can you see the juice dripping off the end?! Can you see that?! PURE BLISS!!

Shortly after, I visited my friends Dara, Jeff, Robby, and Bryan in LA. We talked about Forks Over Knives and even recipe books and …my bracelets! I had dinner with them and visited all night! It was truly a magical and fun evening to spend time with so many beautiful people at once!

My last day was spent in Oakland, where I got to visit with my friend Dan and meet his new girlfriend Sophia. We went to the Berkeley Market and loaded up on the most tasty fruits! These were so tasty that I literally bought a whole box to bring with me on the plane!

Don’t tell anyone in the store that I was snitching these! YUM!

Holy Cherries Batman! Pop me one NOW!

Me and Dan doing some Life Regenerating

Did I mention that Cherry Tomatoes and Heirlooms are my favorites?!

The perfect ending to my trip was my splurge in the golden colored cherry tomatoes. HEAVEN.

Hope that you all enjoy these photos! I’ll try to add more in as I find them. I am so blessed to be able to have gone to Cali, and I am excited to share this experience with you all. Hope that you can feel the love and taste the amazing fruits through these pics! Sending all my love and hugs! Kristina

3 Super-Easy Raw Food Snack Ideas!

Friday, July 20th, 2012

So many think that eating FullyRaw is too hard or that it takes too much time. I’m here to tell you that it is as EASY as eating fruits and veggies! Sometimes, you don’t even need to prepare them! If you are trying to go raw or even just eat healthier, it’s a time-saver because you don’t even need to take the time to cook them. Many Raw Foods come in the form of finger foods, so they are easily transportable and not messy. This comes at a huge advantage to us when we may need to eat on the go or at work when we are dressed in nice clothing. Not to mention that raw foods are low in calorie but also high in water content, so you will feel full after you eat them! They are nutrient dense, which means that even if you eat just a snack, you will feel satisfied. Here are 3 SUPER-EASY Raw Food Snack Ideas!

1) Any finger food fruits like grapes, blueberries, cherry tomatoes, etc. are easy to carry in Tupperware containers or even merely in the plastic pint containers in which they come. Because they are finger foods, you will not need a knife to cut them. All you need to do is pop them in your mouth! No mess, no squirts, no juice…you’re in the safe zone! Grapes are higher in calorie, and you can even make an entire meal out of eating merely a bag of grapes. This practically fat free meal is about 450 calories, and it will help give you energy throughout the day. Also, each of these are naturally sweet, so you will not need any condiments to add to them. Too easy!

2) Okra is one of my FAVORITE raw food snacks…EVER! It’s crunchier than pop-corn and it lower in calorie than broccoli! This means that you can munch on it all day and never gain weight. If you are feeling the need to chew, grab okra! Many people are afraid of okra because they think it to be slimy. I am here to tell you that when it is eaten raw, it is crunchy and SWEET! Please give it a try! I cannot tell you how many people I have won over this week just with one bite. Okra is so easy to carry around. Merely pack it in a ziploc bag and carry it with you throughout the day! Too easy!

3) Kale Cherry Tomato Tacos are my signature snack! Many people have difficulty eating kale until I show them this super-easy snack recipe. Simply take a cherry tomato or grape tomato and wrap it in a leaf of kale (no stem). Stick it in your mouth and let the grape tomato flavor burst into your mouth with the juice of the green. It’s better than V8 juice and WAY more nutritious. Give it a try! It’s a mini salad on the go! Too easy!

I hope that you try these super easy raw food snack ideas! Hopefully, they help you to see that eating raw can be fast, clean, simple, satisfying and fun! If you are looking to feel better, you will feel amazing! If you are looking to lose weight, then that will happen naturally! All of these super easy ingredients are found at www.rawfullyorganic.com. If you’re in Houston, be sure to reserve your box!

Hugs!

7 Years FullyRaw & Still Un-Ripe!

Wednesday, July 18th, 2012

Seven years ago I adapted a 100% Raw Foods Lifestyle. It’s crazy to think that I have not eaten cooked foods in 7 years, but it’s true! When I look at how much my life has changed since then, it is nothing short of miraculous. From physical to emotional and spiritual, I have seen myself transform from a feeble, insecure girl to a confident, capable, and utterly loving woman. Looking back, I never thought I would be able to surpass negative generational patterns, but this is exactly what I have done; both consciously and unconsciously.

When I was 18 years old, I discovered a raw foods diet midst exploring the bulk items section in Whole Foods. An angel named John Rose approached me and began to tell me about this alien nonsense that he ate 10 lbs of fruits and vegetables in a day and that he hadn’t eaten cooked foods in about 18 years at the time. I listened out of curiosity, but I went home thinking that I had literally just met a rabbit manifested in human form. Being ill from hyperglycemia, I was underweight and continuously sick from migraines, nausea, vomiting, weakness, etc. The next day after meeting John, I was admitted into the hospital for more vomiting and hyperglycemic symptoms. When I was released, I called John for help. After he explained to me why my body was reacting the way that it was, I felt the need to try a change of diet. I walked out of Whole Foods that day with 80 pounds of peaches! Yes, it was almost the size of my body weight at the time.

After 3 days of eating nothing but peaches, I noticed an enormous difference in the way that I felt physically. I had not had one migraine, I hadn’t felt nauseous, and I could actually walk around with a tiny ping of energy. Could food really have changed the way that I felt?? Absolutely! Within less than a week, it had already begun to change my aura!

After a month of eating 100% raw, I knew there was something to it because my blood sugar levels had stabilized. I never told myself that I was not going to eat cooked foods again, but I did tell myself that I was going to continue to take this journey one step at a time. Eventually, I became like a sponge, reading, researching, and experimenting, simply to understand what my body had been through.

I knew that I was destined to be FullyRaw for life right after high school graduation. I won the high school raffle: a microwave. Yes, this is ironically true! I made it through my first year of college in an 8 x 8 ft single dorm room with no kitchen. All I had was a knife, cutting board, simple blender, and a salad bowl. I even made it on a college budget! It was my college experience and transferring schools that bought me to Houston, where I sat on the Environmental Committee at Rice and helped to start the Tuesday Farmer’s Market. You can see that it was not long before I was inspired to create this little co-operative out of my garage…it was called Rawfully Organic. Little did I know that this community effort would turn into what is now the LARGEST Organic & Raw Foods Produce Co-operative in the United States. I am floored and incredibly honored.

So much has happened since then, but it’s not hard to sum up. Rawfully Organic has grown into an entity of it’s own, and it birthed its sister company FullyRaw, dedicated to educated families and friends how to live a raw foods lifestyle. While I live my life doing SO many things and fulfilling so many passions, I spend much of my time fulfilling these life passions. Fresh food has the power to change us; it feeds us. It feeds us physical, mental, and spiritual nutrition so that we can become the most powerful “us” that we can become.

Transformation begins with a single step. Although I have been raw for seven years, I feel that I am still un-ripe. There is still SO much fruit left to eat and still SO many people left to touch. I hope to be able to inspire everyone that I meet: living as an example. I have SO much living and learning left to do. The next 7 years of my raw journey will be vivacious, flourishing, and beautiful. I am merely grateful to have EACH of you as my partner in fruity deliciousness.

Thank you for being YOU. Thank you for wanting to improve yourself and find health. Thank you for being inspired to merely eat healthier and to feel alive. Thank you for spreading THIS joy with others. Thank you for spreading this message. You have become my support, my inspiration, and my family. I have nothing by love, appreciation, and hugs for you!

All my love,

Kristina

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Live Raw to Fully Inspire!

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Why am I FullyRaw? The answer is simple: I live raw to Fully Inspire! When we eat foods rich in nutrients, we feel love of life! When we feel good, we become inspired to inspire others! I receive joy in sharing my thoughts and my passions with all of you! Take this light, and please use it to help generate more self-love! Take your love and shine your light with others!

LIVE RAW
TO FULLY INSPIRE!

Shake it baby! Co-op is tomorrow, and it’s time to get our FRUIT ON! Inspire yourself with colorful bounty! Cantaloupes and baby watermelons will be coming, as well as other delicious treats for your dancing feet! Please remember to reserve your shares early!! See what is in the box!

ROC A BOX!

Summer is nearly here, and we are celebrating our first cantaloupes of the season! Melons are best eaten alone for digestion, and this recipe is easy and true to proper food combining! Best when savored in the sun! Enjoy this cool treat!

CANTALOUPE
MINT SORBET!

This past week, I have had may last two EAT IT RAW Classes before Summer, and I have just posted gorgeously fun pictures of the food prep and dishes! See pictures at FullyRaw!

RAW FOOD CLASS PICTURES!

Are you consuming too many fats? Many are unaware of how many fats that they are consuming daily. Your diet may be high-fat, and you may not even realize it! Here are 3 EASY TIPS to avoid eating high amounts of fat:

WHY LOW FAT IS IMPORTANT

See daily pictures of co-operators, raw food recipes, and box updates on our facebook page! Join Kristina as she pioneers our ROC’N community to keep us inspired, on-track, and ROC’N it here in Houston! You can go raw with her on her FullyRawKristina Facebook Page or simply stay inspired with her on her personal KristinaCarrillo-Bucaram Facebook Page!

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While Rawfully Organic provides you with the most rawesome fruits and veggies, its sister site FullyRaw is designed to help you eat raw! Please subscribe to Kristina’s New FullyRawKristina YouTube Channel (as well as Rawfully Organic YouTube Channel) to enjoy all of the videos. Also, follow us on facebook and twitter to get daily reminders and updates! Comment, share, and enjoy!

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Why Low Fat is Important

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Why Eat Fully Raw?

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Why Eat Fully Raw?
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You know what it is to eat raw foods, but do you know why it is important to be more FullyRaw in your everyday life? Do you know what it feels like to be FullyRaw? I am here to be your inspiration! Here are the top 3 reasons why eating FullyRaw will change your life:

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Spring like a bunny! We are overflowing with local carrots, strawberries, broccoli, greens, citrus, and more! There is nothing but sunshine ahead! Reserve your shares early! See what is potentially in the box this week!

ROC A BOX!

3 New EAT IT RAW Classes are in April at Sur la Table! I will be teaching at the River Oaks location as well as in City Center! Make recipes straight from your Rawfully Organic boxes! All of my classes have been sold out, so please sign up early!

EAT IT RAW CLASS

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Please remember that while Rawfully Organic provides you with the most rawesome fruits and veggies, FullyRaw is designed to help eat more raw! Use our resources to your advantage! Here are more fun links for you: