John from http://www.okraw.com/ who has been on a raw vegan for 29 years shares his best tips for starting or resuming a raw vegan diet if you get off track. In this episode, John will share his 5 simple methods to ensure you eat as many fresh fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens as you can simply and easily. You will discover the 5 steps that he used to stay raw vegan for all these years. You will learn the best ways to eat more raw foods without spending hours in the kitchen. Jump to the following parts of this episode: 00:00 Episode Starts 00:16 No longer Raw Vegan Now Eating Vegan 01:04 Why I Started a Raw Vegan Diet 01:18 The Secret to Raw Vegan Diet 01:54 Raw Vegan Diet Maximizes these foods 02:44 Eat more Whole Plant Foods to Crowd out Processed Foods 03:43 TIP #1 Have a Reason to Eat Raw Vegan 05:45 TIP #2 Have Raw Food Available 09:32 TIP #3 Grab Fruit First 10:37 TIP#4 Eat 2 or 3 Raw Options Each Day 13:23 TIP #5 Batch Prepare Juices, Salads & Soups 15:32 The Goal is to Displace Foods You Would Otherwise Eat 16:18 Set Easy and Attainable Goals So You Can Be Successful After watching this episode, you will learn how to easily start or re-start a raw vegan diet if you get off track. For more videos like this subscribe to OKRAW: https://www.youtube.com/user/okraw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow John on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/growingyourgreens/ Watch 800+ OKRAW videos FREE at https://www.youtube.com/@okraw/videos Buy my raw food recipe book (over 130 recipes!) http://www.payhip.com/gyg/ Referenced Videos Why I started eating cooked foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXLmvGeKRo8 Turn Your Vitamix or Blendtec into a Vacuum Blender https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9dbDd84Ey4 How to Make Batch Green Juice with Nama J2 Juicer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjIO-geOlAU How to Make Batch Raw Vegan Soup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcSH3daP6SA How to Best Cook Greens & Veggies in the Instant Pot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxXGgx1IbhA How to Eat the correct balance of fruits and vegetables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCQWxyYpLDk #summary In the video, John Kohler from okraw.com provides a concise guide on how to initiate or re-embrace a raw vegan diet in five straightforward steps. First and foremost, he stresses the significance of having a clear and compelling reason for adopting this lifestyle, emphasizing that a strong motivation serves as a crucial anchor for staying committed to the diet. John then underscores the importance of making raw vegan foods readily available by cultivating a home garden or consistently stocking up on a variety of fruits and vegetables during grocery trips. He recommends keeping these foods visible and easily accessible to encourage regular consumption. Additionally, John suggests practical ways to integrate raw vegan options into daily meals, such as having a salad, making fresh juice, or enjoying a green smoothie. He encourages viewers to prioritize these choices over less healthy alternatives, effectively displacing them from their diets. To address potential time constraints or fatigue, John recommends preparing large quantities of raw meals in advance, such as salads or juices, and storing them for quick and convenient consumption. Throughout the video, he emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals and gradually increasing the percentage of raw foods in one's diet to foster a sustainable transition to a healthier lifestyle.