Welcome to Raw Manda!
I’m Amanda, a self-taught raw foodist thriving on an abundant life full of vibrant fruits and veggies!
My philosophy on health is simple: feel your best by eating fresh, natural, living, unprocessed foods. I’ve created this space to provide plant-based recipes, inspire healthy habits and share my experiences on a high-carb, low-fat raw vegan “80/10/10” lifestyle.
I am a communications associate working in downtown Washington, DC. As a full-time professional, I can relate to the daily 9-5 grind that many people face. With a busy schedule, I am still able to maintain a raw diet nearly 90% of the time.
I began my vegan journey in March 2014 and the lifestyle quickly taught me to intuitively listen to my body for cues on what to eat, how much to eat (think abundance!) and when to eat. My diet consists primarily of nutrient dense fruits, vegetables and a small amount of healthy fats. Gone are the days of empty calories, unshakeable cravings and mindless snacking, all thanks to the dietary improvements I’ve made!
I am passionate about spreading the message about this lifestyle. It has been a rewarding experience to finally feel connected to the foods I eat. No matter what diet or lifestyle you follow, my hope is that there is something that you can to take away from my website! I will be updating the Frequently Asked Questions section of my website to provide you with answers and resources that will help you learn more about my lifestyle.
Thank you so much for taking interest in my experiences, recipes, lifestyle or whatever else your reason for stopping by might be. I value the time you have spent here on my blog getting to know me a little better. Feel free to leave a comment or contact me to let me know a little more about you and what brought you here.
I hope you have a happy and healthy day. Blessings!
Congratulations on your amazing new blog! And kudos to you for building it yourself! I’m going through that process at the moment and I know how hard it is ;)
Your Instagram is one of my faves and I always recommend it to others. I hope this blog goes from strength to strength for you – you deserve it!!!
Wow! Thank you so much Claire! You are incredibly sweet :) I am so happy you enjoy my Instagram account, hopefully I can make the same impression with my blog. Good luck building your new site, let me know when it launches! xx
Really excited for you and looking forward to more on the blog! I will be bookmarking it for sure. I also recommend your IG whenever possible lol- you and your beautiful pictures have for sure been a big part of my Interet in raw vegan eating and I hope to seriously go there at least as a trial- actually starting now …
Tammy (@vegetablesforeveryone )
hi Tammy! thx for the kind words! I appreciate your support, your comments always put a smile on my face. I applaud you for starting your raw vegan journey. Good luck! xx
I would love to take up this lifestyle of yours! It’s looks so amazing and peaceful! But I feel like I’d miss my vegan baking
I’m glad to hear that Marika :) Raw vegan desserts are so much fun, you might be surprised! X
Love your page! Can’t wait to try some recipes!
Oh thank you so much Lilly. I hope you enjoy them! X