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Interview with Christopher Cowen
RawGuru
03-19-2006
| 1. What are some rawfood staples in your current diet? B) Are you 100% raw? C) How did you start?Coconuts, greens, avocodos, cacao, olives, and green juices. I am 100% raw 95% of the time. I got into raw foods in 1995 by reading survival in the 21st century. My yoga teacher, Kali Ray, was a big influence as well.
2. Tell us about your new coconut oil, "Cocopura Oil" and how is it different than other raw coconut oils on the market?
Cocopura is unique because is produced by hand in small batches by local tribes in the south pacific. Its the only oil that direct micro expeller pressed that i am aware of. Meaning that the oil can be produced within an hour of opening a coconut. What you are tasting is an oil that is truly raw and energetically clean. Cocopura is a fair trade product, i am not aware of any other coconut oil that is fair trade. The oil isn't exposed to temperatures over 100 degrees and is not fermented. Our coconut oil has a sweet smell and feels like silk on the body simply because its so fresh. The entire process is efficient, clean, and empowering to all involved. I am honored to be involved in a sustainable product that i really feel good about.
3. What is the difference between a green coconut and a young coconut?
A green coconut is actually more of a young coconut. There are different stages that a green coconut goes through. For the most part they are the same thing. On my website, www.greencoconuts.com. I have loads of info on these coconuts.
4. What is the best way to crack open a young coconut?
The best way to crack open a coconut is the island way with a machete. I am able to open one in under 20 seconds. Anybody can do this with practice.
5. Are imported young coconuts safe to eat?
Imported coconuts are not safe to eat if they are not certified organic. The reason is because all the thai coconuts that come into this country are irradiated, which destroys roughly 80% of the enzymes. They are also dipped in systemic fungicides and meta-bisulfite. They are also shipped half way around the world which isn't a sustainable practice.
6. Can you share a favorite raw food recipe?
Cosmic Kale Salad
1 bunch of kale- shredded and massaged with sea salt so it wilts
1/2 lemon juice
1/2 c shredded red cabbage
1/2 avocado
1/2 yellow pepper diced
1/2 cucumber diced
handful of olives plus some of the juice
1/4 c ground flax
3tbs. hemp salads
handful of chopped parsley
Mix well and munch!!!!!
7. What are some quick tips or hints for raw newbies?
Eat large quantities of greens, go easy on the fruit. The one pitfall with going raw is the influx of hybridized sweet fruits such as dates, bananas, etc
8. Do you have any dental problems on the raw diet?
I haven't had any dental problems with the diet. The reason being because i eat small amounts of fruit. I also only eat primarily low glycemic fruits such as berries, apples, and oranges.
9. Where do you see the raw food movement heading?
The raw food movement is becoming more and more mainstream. People are literally getting sick and tired of the lack of quality food. If there was ever a time in history when raw food was needed the most to assist people in waking up it is now. One day very soon we will see things like a raw fast food restaurant and that would be a great day indeed.
10. Can you please tell us about some of your current projects you're working on and/or developing?
My current project is marketing cocopura to the world, www.cocopura.com. I am also working on developing a raw chocolate company, producing gourmet raw vegan chocolates.
Do you have anything else to add?
I am grateful for the awakenings that i have experienced by being raw. This diet has changed my life in a very short period of time. Raw is Regenerative!
~ in the flow~
Christopher
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