Hello! I'm new here on the boards and am also just starting a transition to a high-raw diet.

Although I've been doing my reading - both online and from whatever books that I may get my paws on - I have a few questions. Some of these may seem basic (or even silly) but I'd appreciate any answers/advice:

When soaking nuts, do you leave them in the fridge or on your countertop? Is this safe in warm weather?

Are there any precautions to making rejuvelac in warm weather?

Do you have a prefered sprouting method?

Any advice on using a mandoline slicer? (I have only used mine once - had to run to Urgent Care, despite using a glove!)

And, just a curiousity, are there any "raw" foods that you personally choose to abstain from (e.g. green peppers, cacao, etc)?

Thanks for you input and advice!

Manta91 Wrote:
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> Hello! I'm new here on the boards and am also just
> starting a transition to a high-raw diet.
>
> Although I've been doing my reading - both online
> and from whatever books that I may get my paws on
> - I have a few questions. Some of these may seem
> basic (or even silly) but I'd appreciate any
> answers/advice:
>
> When soaking nuts, do you leave them in the fridge
> or on your countertop?

The countertop is fine for a few hours. The fridge is better for overnight.

Is this safe in warm
> weather?

I'm basing my above opinion on 72 F room temperature.


> Are there any precautions to making rejuvelac in
> warm weather?


Yuck. None of that rot for me at any temperature.



> Any advice on using a mandoline slicer? (I have
> only used mine once - had to run to Urgent Care,
> despite using a glove!)


Yeah, who needs that crap? Use your hands free lightning fast graters on your food processor or a manual s/s cone grater.


> And, just a curiousity, are there any "raw" foods
> that you personally choose to abstain from (e.g.
> green peppers, cacao, etc)?

No unripe green peppers or raw mushrooms for me. No GMO foods. No high glycemic fruits. No more than 120 carbs total a day.


>
> Thanks for you input and advice!


You are welcome, and welcome!