raw? uncooked?

Substituting with regular foods instead of organic or raw shold not have too much of an impact on your weight loss if you stick to the pattern of the menu planner int terms of amounts of foods that fit your activity level. Staying active also helps.
If you can find fresh foods, that would still be better over processed, even if they are not organic.

Raw dairy is dairy that has not been heat-pasturized. It is believed that this preserves the true nutritional value of milk, cheese, etc.
Raw granola is granola made from natural ingredients that have not been processed or heated above 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 Celsius). It can be made at home.

Even where legal, raw dairy products are rarely found in stores, even health-oriented stores. The following is a link to find them in your area: http://www.realmilk.com/where-other.html#can. Having said that, we certainly would not want you to risk anything, so substituting with organic is absolutely fine.
Raw granola is something you can make at home if you can’t find it:
Homemade Granola Cereal Recipe
3½ cups regular organic oats (not instant)
½ cup chopped walnuts, raw or oven-toasted
½ cup sliced almonds, raw or oven-toasted
½ cup wheat germ
½ cup seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, flax)
½ cup chopped organic dried fruit and/or raisins
1 tsp. almond or walnut extract
¼ cup canola, almond, or hazelnut oil
⅓ cup honey
½ tsp. cinnamon (optional)
What you need to do
Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, mix together nuts, seeds, wheat germ, and dried fruit (as well as cinnamon, if desired).
In a small saucepan over low heat, add oil, honey, and flavor extract, and cook until liquid in consistently. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Spread a ½-inch thick layer of the mixture onto the cookie sheet. Bake in oven at 50°C (120°F) with the oven door slightly ajar (for airflow) for about 45 minutes, until golden brown, then mix and turn the granola, and continue baking for about 45 minutes.
If you don’t mind it being “raw” by definition, you can bake at 325°F for 10 minutes on each side.

I tried to purchase raw milk etc but every store says its not legal .. I live in toronto .. where can I purchase raw milk in toronto? It’s frustrating because your recipes either ask for raw milk, raw butter or raw cottage cheese… is there any other type of milk, butter or cheese that can be used as an alternative in the recipes?

what’s an alternative for raw cheese.

I just joined and have been reading the Express Meal booklet. I don’t understand the lack of directions or the types of foods listed. I have never seen or eaten soybeans, edemame, Kamut or SWG bread to name just a few. I don’t know how to prepare or where to buy these items. I live in rural area and my local store will not carry all these things. Did I make a mistake in joining?