Flowers may only form a small part of the diet, but l feel they are important for the following reasons.

Colours
They come in pink, yellow and a spectrum of unusual colours, and colours are important in diet because they pick up different frequency waves.

Electrical frequency and trapped sunlight as reported by Dr Valerie Hunt
In the 1970's Dr Hunt was reported to have done a bunch of life changing experiments on plant frequences at UCLA. She and Dr Brian Clement classified foods into categories according to trapped sunlight and electrical frequency of food as a measure of the true energy output of a food. 5 star foods were the most valued, while 1 star foods were the least valued for energy/frequency output. The more 4 and 5 star foods you have, the more the impact on the body for health. This is some of what they found:

5 star foods
- flowers
- sea vegetables
- microgreens (cereal grass {wheatgrass etc}, sunflower greens, buckwheat lettuce, pea shoot greens
- blue-green and green algaes
- weeds
- pineapple, mango and various tropical fruits (but only if they are ripe and fresh, otherwise the star rating dramatically drops and soon becomes a 0 star food


4 star foods
- alfalfa sprouts
- brocolli sprouts and other sprouted greens that aren't grown on soil
- sprouted mung and adzuki beans
- various FRESH fruits

3 star foods
- FRESH green vegetables (spinach, brocolli, collards etc, but they must be garden picked or else the star rating drops)
- various FRESH fruits
- sprouted seeds like sesame, sunflower etc

1 star foods
- dehydrated foods
- nuts (some can also be 2 star)
- various fruits
- starchy vegetables


Don Tolman also reports the benefits from a small amount of a certain food can stay in the body for one year, that's why various foods come in season once a year.

These are three reasons why l reckon flower power is important.It's always good to focus on the 4 and 5 star foods, but some of the 1, 2 and 3 star foods are good too.

www.thesproutarian.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/2013 02:19AM by The Sproutarian Man.

What are some of these 5 star flowers?

All of them. The edible ones of course.

The Sproutarian Man Wrote:
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> All of them. The edible ones of course.


With fresh fruit, how long after being picked until the rating would drop, almost immediately? Is it the same with flowers or do flowers retain electrical frequency for longer? Also, could you provide an easy step-by-step on how to grow wheatgrass? I know I ask a lot of questions but I've already learned so much and this is the type of lifestyle I want to live so I'm trying to educate myself as much as possible for now and in the future Spiritual awakening/enlightenment is becoming more and more of a focal point for me.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/2013 03:03AM by jtprindl.

I'm surprised medicinal mushrooms weren't on this list (chaga, reishi, ashwagandha, astragalus, etc.)

l think mushrooms are something like a 1 or 2 star food.

How could that be? I've listened to David Wolfe in many different speeches/interviews go into extreme detail on not only the nutritional/medicinal benefits of mushrooms but also how they have the ability to heal other plants and how extremely important they are to the earth.

[vimeo.com] - From about 16:00 - 22:30, Wolfe goes into some pretty interesting things about mushrooms.

[www.ebaumsworld.com]

jtprindl Wrote:
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> How could that be? I've listened to David Wolfe in
> many different speeches/interviews go into extreme
> detail on not only the nutritional/medicinal
> benefits of mushrooms but also how they have the
> ability to heal other plants and how extremely
> important they are to the earth.

The star rating l give is just a basic guide. Some foods like sprouted chia would be a 3 star food, but the various things in the plant give great health benefits. l am sure mushrooms are the same, they have unique properties in them that are health building.

Brian Clement says the same.

Cacao, Agave, Mushrooms...Are They Healthy?
[www.youtube.com]

l'll listen to Woofy now. l have heard him rave about mushrooms before and l am sure he is right.

fresh Wrote:
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> [www.ebaumsworld.com]


Everyone has their own opinion. My intuition tells me otherwise.

Sproutarian, in your opinion what are the healthiest green juices?

jtprindl Wrote:
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> Sproutarian, in your opinion what are the
> healthiest green juices?

* Wheatgrass/ryegrass/barleygrass juice (it seems to provide a unique benefit, and much can be said about it) - 5 days a week

* sunflower green juice (very nutritious) - 4 days a week

* buckwheat juice (a great energy feel good juice) - 2 - 3 days a week, no more than that because it can cause sun sensitivety problems when has too much

* brocolli sprout juice (very potent and extremely anti cancer)

* weed juice (very potent and impacts the mind) - a sunday fast

* alfalfa sprout juice (provides a nice feeling)

* chia grass juice (pretty special, but tastes like soap)...hard to grow nice, but best grown in cold weather. - when you can

* fenugreek sprout juice

* pea shoot juice - 4 days a week in colder weather

* red clover juice


They all have their inputs and make you feel different.

The grasses, sunflower greens, buckwheat lettuce, pea shoot greens are the big guns. Have the other juices as a compliment to those juices. Chia grass is highly recommended during winter to keep you toasty warm and brighten the spirits during the cold months.

The green sprout juices are the backbone to a good raw food diet. Have a minimum of 16 oz per day and go up to 32 oz if you can, and go higher if you are unwell. They are wonderful.

www.thesproutarian.com

What kind of weeds? How do you grow wheatgrass? How much green sprouts would you need to make 16/32 ounces of juice?

Also, can you overdo green juices?

Figs are flowers.

RULES FOR EDIBLE FLOWERS – VERY IMPORTANT:

1. Not all flowers are edible. Some are poisonous. Learn the difference.

2. Eat flowers only when you are positive they are edible and non-toxic.

3. Eat only flowers that have been grown organically.

4. Do not eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers unless you know they’ve been maintained organically.

5. Do not eat flowers if you have hay fever, asthma or allergies.

6. Do not eat flowers growing on the side of the road.

7. Remove pistils and stamens from flowers before eating. Eat only the petals of the larger flowers.

8. Introduce flowers into your diet the way you would new foods to a baby – one at a time in small quantities.

9. The flowers may be edible, but that does not mean that the berries and leaves are edible.

Note: Pregnant women should avoid all strong herbs and no plant should be ingested in excess by anyone at anytime. None of these plants should be eaten unless they have been grown organically.

Some of the more common EDIBLE FLOWERS* in your garden:

Angelica
Anise Hyssop
Apple Blossom
Artichoke
Arugula
Bachelor Buttons (Cornflower)
Banana
Basil
Bee Balm
Borage
Burnet
Calendula
Carnation
Chamomile
Chicory
Chives
Chrysanthemum
Cilantro / Coriander
Citrus
Clover
Cornflower / Bachelor Buttons
Dandelion
Daylily
Dianthus
Dill
Elderberry
English Daisy
Fennel
Freesia
Fuchsia
Gardenia
Garlic
Geraniums
Gladiolas
Hibiscus
Hollyhock
Honeysuckle
Hyssop
Iceland Poppy
Impatiens
Jasmine
Johnny Jump Up
Lavendar
Lemon Verbena
Lilac
Linden
Mallow
Marigold
Marjoram
Mint
Mustard
Nasturtium
Oregano
Okra
Onion
Orange Blossom
Pansy
Passionflower
Pea
Pineapple Sage
Primrose
Radish
Red Clover
Redbud
Rose
Rosemary
Rose of Sharon
Runner Bean
Safflower
Sage
Savory
Scented Geranium
Snapdragon
Society Garlic
Squash Blossom
Sunflower
Sweet Marigold
Sweet William
Thyme
Tuberous Begonia
Tulip
Viola
Violet
Winter Savory
Yucca

An Incomplete List of POISONOUS FLOWERS* Commonly Found in the Garden:

Aconite
Anemone
Anthurium
Atamasco Lily
Autumn Crocus
Azalea
Baneberry
Bead Tree
Belladonna
Black Locust
Black Snakeroot
Bloodroot
Boxwood
Buttercup
Butterfly Weed
Caladium
Calla Lily
Carolina Jasmine
Castor Bean
Cherry Laurel
Chinaberry
Christmas Rose
Clematis
Daffodil
Deadly Nightshade
Death Cammus
Delphinium
Dogsbane
Dumbcane
Elephant Ears
False Hellebore
Four O’clock
Foxglove
Gardenia
Gloriosa Lily
Golden Chain Tree
Goldenseal
Heavenly Bamboo
Henbane
Horse Chestnut
Horse Nettle
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Iris
Ivy
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Jerusalem Cherry
Jessamine
Jetbead
Jimson Weed
Jonquil
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Laburnum
Lantana
Larkspur
Leopardsbane
Lily of the Valley
Lobelia
Marsh Marigold
May Apple
Mescal Bean
Mistletoe
Monkhood
Morning Glory
Mountain Laurel
Nightshade
Ohio Buckeye
Oleander
Periwinkle
Philodendron
Poinsettia
Poison Hemlock
Potato
Privet
Rhododendron
Rock Poppy
Schefflera
Spring Adonis
Star of Bethlehem
Strawberry Bush
Sweet Pea
Tobacco
Tomato (blooms)
Trumpet Vine
Wahoo
Water Hemlock
Wild Cherry
Windflower
Wisteria
Wolfsbane
Yellow Allamanda
Yellow Oleander

[www.rawbc.org]

jtprindl Wrote:
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> Also, can you overdo green juices?

Yes. l wouldn't do anymore than 32 oz, but since you are still cleansing you would be much better to do much less, perhaps 16 oz and no more.

Drinking juices can be safe if done properly. They need to be rotated and the same juices should not be had everyday. They are all perfectly safe when rotated.

The key to doing green juices well is to know about the plant. So juices like wheatgrass can only be had 5 days per week, because the alkaloids reach peak time during the jointing stage where the nutritients reach their peak, so if we have it everyday we get alkaloid build-up and it's negative effects.

Then we have alfalfa sprout juices with all it's phenols and the nasty tannins, that drink always dries the mouth because of the high levels of tannin, and l am sure it's full of alkaloids too. The only way to tame that drink is to add rejuvalic, that breaks down the tannins and the mouth does not get dry. 2 - 3 days per week.

Then we have the peas shoots with their extreme high alkaloid level. That can knock you around if you have too much. 3 - 4 days per week.

Buckwheat has things in it too. No more than 2 - 3 days per week.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/2013 12:49PM by The Sproutarian Man.

jtprindl Wrote:
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> What kind of weeds?
l really love having the thistles and dandelion juices with some cheese weed (malva) and stinging nettle thrown in for that extra nice taste. l really love my weed juice, and l love spending a sunday during the cooler months spending the day drinking 1 gallon of the finest weed juice. It really has a nice effect too. It really mellows you, but gives you good lasting energy where you feel strong. It also has a unique impact on the mind that other green juices don't have. I would not start by having that much. Maybe 8 oz - 20 oz might be good to a try for a once a week treat.

The effect of wheatgrass juice on the mind is more mellow, but it is there, it has a really special X factor that does something to you when you have that juice, it really is pretty special..definitely have your wheatgrass juice. But mix the wheatgrass with another juice because it is very very strong, and only start with 1 - 2 oz of this grass juice.


How do you grow wheatgrass?
[www.wheatgrassgreenhouse.com]


> How much green sprouts would you need to make
> 16/32 ounces of juice?

It vary depending on juicer.

One 16 by 12.5 inch tray = 8 onze - 10 oz of juice.
One three liter jar of green sprouts = 8 oz of juice



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/2013 01:03PM by The Sproutarian Man.

I plan to have a salad of red roses today.
Still searching for the appropriate raw dressing.
What would we call the one into eating mostly flowers?
The Flowerian as in the Sproutarian?



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/2013 03:17PM by RawPracticalist.

The Sproutarian Man Wrote:
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> jtprindl Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > What kind of weeds?
> l really love having the thistles and dandelion
> juices with some cheese weed (malva) and stinging
> nettle thrown in for that extra nice taste. l
> really love my weed juice, and l love spending a
> sunday during the cooler months spending the day
> drinking 1 gallon of the finest weed juice. It
> really has a nice effect too. It really mellows
> you, but gives you good lasting energy where you
> feel strong. It also has a unique impact on the
> mind that other green juices don't have. I would
> not start by having that much. Maybe 8 oz - 20 oz
> might be good to a try for a once a week treat.
>
> The effect of wheatgrass juice on the mind is more
> mellow, but it is there, it has a really special X
> factor that does something to you when you have
> that juice, it really is pretty
> special..definitely have your wheatgrass juice.
> But mix the wheatgrass with another juice because
> it is very very strong, and only start with 1 - 2
> oz of this grass juice.
>
>
> How do you grow wheatgrass?
> [www.wheatgrassgreenhouse.com]
>
>
>
> > How much green sprouts would you need to make
> > 16/32 ounces of juice?
>
> It vary depending on juicer.
>
> One 16 by 12.5 inch tray = 8 onze - 10 oz of
> juice.
> One three liter jar of green sprouts = 8 oz of
> juice


I just wanted to say I'm extremely thankful for all the information you've given and all the questions you've answered. I'll have sunflower greens, broccoli/alfalfa sprouts, and wheatgrass on the way shortly, all amazingly healthy things I had never considered growing myself. The more you look into it the more it makes more and more sense to consume mostly green sprout/grass juice, algae like chlorella and E3 Live and sea vegetables (well, sea veggie powder for me lol).

Isn't 'wild' grass juice extremely healthy as well and what kinds of grass would fall into this category? Also, what do you store sprouts in after you harvest them, would a ziplock bag be okay or would you run the risk of BPA or other chemicals coming in contact with your sprouts? When it comes to sesame seeds, do you think these would be okay (http://shop.livingnutz.com/Organic-Sesame-Seeds-16oz-Sesame-16oz.htm) to sprout, and how can you tell when they're ready to eat?

Do flowers retain their electrical frequency for longer or does it also reduce immensely shortly after being picked? Also, do you usually drink green juices straight or do you mix them with anything? What could you mix with wheatgrass? When it comes to soil, what would you recommend? Can you use only earthworm castings for sunflower greens?



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/2013 04:32PM by jtprindl.

Ordered all my sprouts/equipment today...

I plan on growing sunflower greens in vermiculite growing medium/earthworm castings and wheatgrass in the vermiculite. How much is a good amount of broccoli and alfalfa seeds to sprout at the same time? 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup or what? Also, are there better soils to use?

This is the perfect time of the season to start including flowers in the diet.
They are right around the corner, in your backyard.

didn't know goldenseal flower was bad thanks for the heads up

also strawberry bush is poisonous? what does that mean?
the leaf of the strawberry?

We need list and picture of edible flowers.

commonsenseraw

<< We need list and picture of edible flowers.>>

well i guess you provided 50% of your wishes above
that was a rather comprehensive list
thanks!

I totally forgot about that list. Thanks

TSM, great significance in your master piece work and eye-opener on including flower to diet, in South East Asia, all divinely worship and prayer/mediation starts with flower offering and at the end of meditation flower loose their fragrances (I do not know the scientific explanation for it) and it might be influence of bio electric frequency of flower on human non physical body , I am very impressed by your continuous research and helpful contribution to fellow vegans on Earth, eager to see your work published soon for the up liftment of all the spiritual seekers.

Flowers in ultraviolet...

[www.naturfotograf.com]