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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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How to Afford Eating FullyRaw

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

How to Afford Eating FullyRaw

Money is sensitive topic for many people; I’m going to give my helpful tips. This isn’t about me, but this is about giving you all my knowledge and tips to HELP YOU afford a FullyRaw Lifestyle…because EVERYONE wants to feel AMAZING. So here’s the question: Are you willing to invest in your health? How much are you worth?

Only thing that we truly own is our body… If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live?

When you look at what the average American spends a week on food ($300) a week, you are actually SAVING a LOT of MONEY when you go raw. You can eat the best fruit possible and eat rather expensive, or you can be very minimalistic and eat for practically free. It depends on your approach.  Most Americans eat out and spend $10-13 a meal on food. I spend less than $200 a week on food for myself…and I eat quite a bit as shows here: http://youtu.be/sibe0B_JM1w!

I ate Raw in college for less than 100$ a week because I made it happen and because I wanted it badly enough. My health was worth it. I used to spend thousands on medical bills, and now I spend NOTHING.  Many of you know that I started Rawfully Organic almost 6 years ago after I overcame hyperglycemia, and it is now a thriving non-profit feeding over 500 families a WEEK.  We save families thousands of dollars a year. This is now where I get ALL of my produce. I’m going to show you around my ROC’N co-op, and I’m going to share with you a TON of other ways that you can save money if you don’t have access to a local co-op.

Before we start, I want to share these powerful tips:

Be understanding with yourself.

Prioritize.

Be patient.

Write down what you want.

Figure out EXACTLY how much you NEED to spend.

YOU WANT TO SPEND.

YOU are WILLING to spend on produce.

Plan ahead.

Envision it.

Is your health worth your dollar?

Buying in Bulk

Saving money buying by the case.

Up to 30% discount by doing this.

I get my cases at ROC, but you can even get a discount by asking your local grocer to simply order you some cases. Take advantage of your resources.  Shop around to the stores that have the best deals in quantity, quality, and price.

You can even get additional cases of produce in addition to your shares at ROC. Ask me!

Finding local co-operatives like ROC!

If you don’t have a co-op, find Produce Buying Clubs or CSAS. That means community supportive agriculture that supports your local farmer.

Farmer’s Markets

Make Deals with your Farmers!

Go at the end and get the mushy ripe fruit…you may get it for free!’

A benefit of being a part of a co-op is that you’re already getting a direct tie with your farmer at a wholesale price!

Variety vs. Quality

Buy the cheap things in bulk like organic bananas…you can live off just bananas, but try to put aside money for some specialty variety items.

Balance in this lifestyle is key, and it will make you enjoy it more.

VOLUNTEER!!!

WOOFING

Volunteering at local farms. Work in exchange for food!

Volunteer at the farmer’s markets as a part-time job or even volunteer at your local co-op. ;)

Buy what is in season…buy as much local as possible:

It is always cheaper this way!

Buy as Much Organic as You Can

Top ten list of things to get organic: http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/dirty-dozen-foods

Grow your own garden!

Create your own abundance…. Food grows on trees literally!

This is REAL sustainability.

If you don’t have a garden, find a community garden, or perhaps even find neighbors who grow food or who are willing to share their fruits with you.

If you want free food, put in the gardening work and invest in soil.

RICH Soil is EVERYTHING.

RICH soil creates RICH foods, giving you a RICHER life.

Start a fruit picking business.

Dr. Graham once told me that I should advertise in the newspaper to go and pick the fruits off people’s trees in their yard that they didn’t want.

A) You’re getting free fruit

B) You may even be getting paid for it!

Heck, go foraging…there is fruit everywhere when you open your eyes up to it!

Invest in YOUR Health …NO MATTER WHAT…AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!

Have to be willing to spend money

Last recommendation: this IS an investment in your health.

You WILL be buying a LOT of produce when you go raw, start juicing, or even go vegan, so learn how to store it properly as to make its shelf life last as long as possible. I made a video called EASY RAW FOOD STORAGE TIPS, you can find that link here as well: http://youtu.be/5hqQCa16crc.

May end up spending more on food, especially if you’re buying organic, but you will be spending LESS on everything else, which includes prescriptions drugs ($$$$$ thousands), less on doctors, etc.

If you have found this to be helpful, please share this video with anyone who may need help in affording living foods. We are here for each other, and we are in this together. ;)

Hugs and love!

Kristina
My Bio and My Story: http://fullyraw.com/about/about-me
How I Started ROC: http://www.rawfullyorganic.com/content.php?section=site_content&selector=…

Want to be inspired daily to be FullyRaw? Keep up with Kristina here:

Co-op: http://www.rawfullyorganic.com

FullyRaw: http://www.fullyraw.com

FullyRaw You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/fullyrawkristina

Rawfully Organic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/rawfullyorganic

Kristina’s Personal Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/kristinacarrillobucaram

Kristina’s Bio: http://fullyraw.com/about/about-me

Kristina’s Blog: http://www.rawfullyorganic.com/blog

ROC Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rawfullyorganic

Rawfully Organic Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rawfullyorganic

FullyRaw Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/fullyraw

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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!

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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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How to Eat FullyRaw

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

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Kristina & Megan Make Love Pies!

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Kristina & Megan Make Raw Love Pies!

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Live Raw to Fully Inspire!

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Live Raw to Fully Inspire

Cantaloupe Mint Sorbet
Why Low Fat Is Important
Raw Food Pictures!

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!

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!

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!

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:

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!

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!

FullyRaw

Rawfully Organic Facebook Page

FullyRaw Facebook Page

Kristina’s Facebook Page

Rawfully Organic YouTube Channel

Kristina’s Blog!

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Why Low Fat is Important

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Why Low Fat Is Important

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Raw Fettuccine Alfredo! (Low Fat & Oil Free)

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Raw Fettuccine Alfredo (Low Fat & Oil Free)

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EAT IT RAW Salads & Gazpachos!

Monday, April 9th, 2012

EAT IT RAW CLASS SUNDAYRAWFULLY ORGANICWHAT'S IN THE BOXESCARROT LEMON ZINGER

The Salads & Gazpacho EAT IT RAW Class is coming up this Sunday at Sur la Table in City Centre! Have fun using ingredients from your ROC boxes while meeting other co-operators! There are also a Juice & Smoothie Class as well as a Desserts Class! All of my classes have been sold out, so please sign up early!

SIGN UP!

This is our LAST week for local greens and strawberries! The new summer crop is on its way! Load up with our Spring bounty! Reserve your shares early, and see what is potentially in the box this week!

Have you ever been to an organic farm? This Wednesday, I (Kristina) will take you on a video trip to one of our Rawfully Organic farms called Gundermann Acres! I show you what real produce looks like before it is picked, I give you local green smoothie recipes, and I even announce our new recipe competition coming up! Look out for the video in the Wednesday email!

STAY TUNED WEDNESDAY TO VISIT THE FARM!

What am I up to now-a-days? Scroll down to find out and even read a co-operator’s testimonial! Last week I shared with you the top 3 reasons why eating fully raw can change your life!

WHY EAT FULLY RAW?

While Rawfully Organic provides you with the most rawesome fruits and veggies, FullyRaw is designed to help eat more raw!  Please subscribe to my New FullyRawKristina YouTube Channel and the Rawfully Organic YouTube Channel to enjoy all of our videos. Also, follow us on facebook and twitter to get daily reminders and updates! Comment, enjoy, and share!

Here are the fun and helpful links for you:

FullyRaw

Rawfully Organic Facebook Page

FullyRaw Facebook Page

Rawfully Organic YouTube Channel

Kristina’s Blog!

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