I don't want to sound patronising Andrew but I feel it would be a shame to go raw and then view food as simply something which you have to get down you because it's good for you. It can be much more enjoyable if you take the time to make it so. There are all sorts of interesting ways of preparing raw foods to keep them interesting. I would definitely get bored eating raw food simply as it is or just juiced.
For example grated carrot with orange pieces, cut smallish so as to release the juice, add chopped fresh coriander leaves and a handful of pine nuts, maybe a finely chopped apple. It makes a lovely salad.
Here are some tips:
• Vary the texture of your foods. Chopped, finely sliced, grated or juiced, the same food can taste quite different and it keeps it interesting
• Use fresh herbs such as coriander or parsley. they can make a huge difference to the taste of raw foods.
• Add seeds or nuts to food. Nuts can be chopped or ground to add different texture
• Virgin olive oil can be mixed with lots of ingredients to give a different effect. E.g. Olive oil, mixed with fresh basil and chopped pine nut can be used as a sauce for a tomato olive and fennel salad.
Good luck if you do try to go raw for a trial and I hope some of these ideas help if you do.
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