Hi Gang!
This week, I finally made the video that everyone’s been asking me to make.
It’s the answer to the number one question I get asked: “What do YOU eat, Kris?”
So here’s a little show and tell, an up close and personal peek at MY eats!
In this video, you’ll see everything I made (and ate) for the day, which of course includes a boatload of green juice. Some of the delicious recipes can be found in Crazy Sexy Kitchen, while others are my go-to, everyday staples. All of the dishes are 100 percent plant-empowered, easy and quick. Hey, I filmed this on a spectacular fall day. You better believe I chose simple meals that would allow me to play in the autumn light and soak in the crimson.
I hope my little food tour inspires you to get creative in the kitchen. Remember, variety is the spice of life and the heart of a healthy diet. Every day brings new opportunities for fun and folly in the kitchen. Tomorrow, I’ll probably start my day with a green smoothie, then if I’m still hungry, I’ll make the hot Coconut and Mango Millet porridge from my cookbook. At lunch, I just might get a hankering for some hearty Crazy Sexy Bean Chili. Thankfully, I made and froze a big batch a few weeks ago. Defrost and a-go-go! And if I find myself in the middle of a snack attack, there are lots of recipes to choose from at KrisCarr.com and in Crazy Sexy Kitchen.
By the way, lately I’ve been obsessed with Brazil nuts (a great source of selenium, which helps boost metabolism and reduce inflammation). I toss a small handful in my smoothies and store them like dog treats (but for people) in my pockets.
Your Turn: If you have a question, leave a comment below. I’ll do my best to answer as many as possible. Or if you’ve got a plant-passionate dish, tip or trick to share, let us know in the comments section! We’d all love to know.
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Peace & cookin’,
This was an excellent blog and the video was exactly what I needed to see at the moment. I have your cook book and use it all the time. I still struggle with a huge sugar addiction that is fighting against all the good work you’ve taught me! At least I’m still juicing and eating good organic foods.
It would be great to get a weeks shopping list from you.
Kris has done a shopping list, rummage through her web site; I’m sure you’ll find it 🙂 I think it’s the What’s In My Fridge segment.
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. I’ve recently gone Vegan again and hope to stick with it this time. Websites like yours help a lot! :))
Love, love your cookbook! Quinoa tip-before cooking heat up small amount of oil and toss in Quionoa. Stir constantly. It will sound like popcorn popping, but toasting the grains first makes a great flavor and improves consistency!
Hi! You mentioned that you used to be macrobiotic. Is there a reason you’re not anymore? So sorry I’m sure you’ve answered this before, I have your book but it’s not on me because I’m traveling right now. Thanks so much, great video!!
Thanks so much for posting this. For people like me who are recent “converts” to the CSK lifestyle and are very visual, this was VERY helpful!
Thanks for being such an inspiration! I was diagnosed with CLL 7 months ago and can’t tell you how much hope and courage you have given me! I’ve been learning so much from your blogs and books and am feeling great! Even enrolled in IIN and will soon be a certified holistic health coach. I’m loving the journey! Now I just want to come hang out with you and watch Downton Abbey, lol. Great Maggie Smith impression! Can’t wait for season 4! Thanks for everything you do Kris. You rock!
I love you ! <3
You are hilarious! Keep up the great work! And thank you!!
Found out about this a while back…because my husband loves Brazil nuts AND was supplementing with Selenium as well. He started having nail probs. “The tolerable upper limit of selenium is 400 micrograms a day for adults and less for children. An ounce of Brazil nuts, about half a dozen, may contain as much as 800 micrograms of selenium, so it makes sense not to gorge on too many too often.”
FYI 🙂
Boy oh boy….do I love you! Thanks for everything. In my head, we have this fabulous friendship. If you come to San Francisco, stop by Que seRaw seRaw in Burlingame (preferably on a Thursday when I’m an angel volunteer).
Lots of love,
Tammy
Hi Kris,
I love your book, “Crazy Sexy Diet” but I am so confused by differing information. I’ve been following lots of health sites and have stumbled upon 30 Bananas a Day. How do you feel about the all raw diet, especially the low fat approach?. Is all raw the best? I live in Buffalo, N.Y. so looking at your tasty cooked food looks like a nice departure from the cold banana smoothies I’ve been devouring. I guess I am looking for some direction as I feel lost in a sea of information/mis-information. Thanks!!
I so needed to watch this today, after the meeting with a Dr of Naturopath here in Phoenix, who totally didn’t go over the extensive records I had sent him for review before our consultation. Really, dude you aren’t getting a dime from this gal so quit trying to hurry me up to do something before even asking if I want to hire you. No in fact I am going to fire you and go on to the next one. Kris, you inspire me on so many levels I have Stage IV adencarcinoma lung cancer w/ mets to the brain and lymph nodes. Need to get my head fixed before the lung can be dealt with and have been through surgeries and infections and I feel right in the head, love your cookbook. Drinking smoothies and green juices and I just love your attitude. We all fight this journey I just need to find the right team for me. Oh, this guy told me that measuring my Ph was a waste of time. Onwards and upwards, peace, love and greens. Love you girlfriend. Wanted to send you birthday wishes but I was put into a drug induced coma on that day due to a seizure, when I came to I was mad plus I missed the blue moon, 🙁 Love you, happy belated birthday.
Love this video! Just curious…when you first started healing your body, did you follow a more intense plan (juicing more times a day, all raw, etc.) or is this how your daily meals/juices have looked from the beginning?
Love your site and your books! Curious if you worry about the BPA in the mason jars when you store your juice? I’ve read most mason jars you buy at the hardware store (Ball/Kerr brands) contain BPA in the lid.
I love this post! Great video too explaining everything you made for the day:) you must have been one busy bee in the kitchen that morning haha I love green juices as well. Since I’m travelling I opt for the greens plus powder that you mix with water. It’s my green juice on the go but works great and gives me tons of energy since I no longer drink coffee.
Awsome! Thank you Kris for your tips – I love your spark and mojo! I’ve recently upgraded my anti-inflammatory diet from a mostly vegetarian to a highly raw vegan as a measure to keep my asthma at bay (went off my medication cold turkey under medical supervision), so you are my great inspiration.
Sending you best regards from France. Keep going, you sparkling blond with pink beam juicing warior!
Great video, Kris, thanks so much. 2 Questions:
1. Wondering if you soak your Brazil nuts that you toss smoothies store in your pockets? I’ve read that this is important to do?
2. Freezing is so convenient, but does it compromise the nutrient value of the food?
Thanks again for all that you share.
Suzanne
Hi Kris,
Just bought your book yesterday at my local Barnes & Noble. I really can’t afford to buy another copy online right now but could really use your online cooking classes. Is there any other way I can access these?
Kris-
Maybe someday soon if you could do the same kind of video of your beauty routine. That’s my new “project” now that my kitchen is CRAZY SEXY…I want to ensure my beauty routine is as well. I’ve cut out the crap from much of it but am torn when it comes to a lot of products and don’t want to waste money.
I’d LOVE to know how you achieve all of your crazy, sexy prettiness ! Be well, Sister !xox
Kris – you are amazing! Thanks for the great video. You’re an inspiration for taking extra great care of our bodies. Lots of love to you. xoxo