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12 years ago
marsh
I agree, You guys are very entertaining
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Nice article, Powerlifer.
I have really been so much more into herbs these days, and am making them a regular part of my diet. Newest on my list are Astragalus, Reishi and Chaga.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
I just ordered some marine phytoplankton which is an extraordinary 10% EPA by dry matter weight. That isn't a typo. 10% EPA. Amazing. I'm glad I found a whole food source that is so rich in this nutrient.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
I don't know any raw fooders either... just my online friends
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
haha.. isn't this an awesome journey
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Dulse is also really high in iron. Maybe alternate and play with different foods that are iron rich if you are concerned.
The other thought I have is this- For me, sometimes I'll crave something like crazy, and then just practically live on it until I get tired of it. I believe that if we listen to our bodies, and go with the healthy cravings, we are lead to what we need. So maybe if the spin
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
mmmmm... that drink sounds good....
You know, I really have no idea how to make sense of how that works. I guess it doesn't make sense when you take the omega ratio thing and apply it to individual foods. There is a lot of information out there, though, that an imbalance of the essential fatty acids in the body is a concern. A higher ratio of Omega 6, which is widespread, can lead to inflammat
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
I don't think that's a dumb question at all
Actually, I would imagine that there must be some variance, we are all different, with different needs and different life styles. Also, I'm sure there probably are standards that would be used to be able to even analyze and determine adequate levels in people.
The whole thing is new to me, too. I find it super interesting, and I'm still soaking
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
99. Re: Salt
no, merry, I really haven't been suffering without salt! In the first week of being raw, I was adding some celtic salt to my food, because I thought it tasted better and I was used to it. It only took a few days to a week, though, with all raw, that I started naturally not wanting it, until I saw your post, and realized that I wasn't even having any at all.
The body has a way of coming into b
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Another little bit-
Apparently coconut oil can be of value as well in the production of EPA and DHA. Even though it contains only medium chain fatty acids, the body can utilize these to make the longer chain omega 3's. So, I guess, just keep a varied and healthy source of good fats in the diet, and that will help a lot.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
I agree. I didn't detect ranting at all. I think we've had a lively discussion that was really stimulating and enjoyable!
Suncloud,
From what I got out of the tiny bit I've read on the omega ratio, when the ratio is unbalanced in favor of omega 6, there is the potential for inflammation, the precusor to most modern diseases and aging.
Another interesting point I've learned, is that with
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Suncloud-
I agree with pretty much everything you just said. The reason I even bring this up is because it might become something to consider that the conversion of short chain omegas (plant-based, ALA) to long chain omegas (DHA and EPA) might not be as easy as has been so widely accepted. The breakdown of the conversion you mention is what is supposed to happen, but sometimes it doesn't, and
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Here's the article by Joel Fuhrman MD:
In it, he states:
In drawing blood levels of EPA and DHA in my patients, I find that a large percentage of individuals do not have optimal levels of DHA. I often see patients eating otherwise excellent diets with dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis and other signs of DHA deficiency.
This link is actually an ad for the aglae based supplement he's se
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
oh suncloud, it's so good to be skeptical!
I know that guys sells fish oil, and he does because he's convinced that plant sources are not sufficient. I've read several articles online recently, I'll have to try and find them again to pass along here. I know one was written by Joel Furman, a vegan who does not sell not support nor sell fish oil.
I listened to a talk by Waynarowski a couple
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
106. Re: Salt
The human palate has been desensitized to the extremely potent taste and density of salt, and therefore we eat way too much of it. Sugar also, and for many different reasons. The typical SAD eater, and many vegetarians and vegans, take in way too much of these extremes, salt and sugar.
If you look an animal, they do not add salt to their food, but occasionally lick the salt off rocks and such.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
suncloud-
I have always believed that the plant based food sources you listed were good sources of omega 3. But I've recently learned that many factors can hinder the body’s ability to convert omega 3 fatty acid ALA/LNA EFAs to DHA and EPA.
The article you cited is hopeful, but I noticed it was written in 2010. There is new and more recent evidence that that is not true. It would really
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Dave Waynarowski, MD is the person who ran all of these blood tests on people with long time plant-based diets. I just heard about him yesterday, actually. I listened to an interview and read some of his stuff. It made me really think about this. Even though he is just one person... he may be binging up a good point worth considering.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
WanderRa-
Great question. I wanted to ask it myself. There is new research out there that indicates many long time followers of a plant based diet are extremely low in omega 3's, and that the sources just stated by vegmichelle, as well as algae-based supplements, all commonly believed to be good, are not really very effective. I know there is a solution, and I know it doesn't have to be fish o
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
You're welcome.
Lately I have been skipping the dates, or any sweetener, because the sunwarrior vanilla has stevia, and that is plenty sweet for me, even when I add the carob.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Nettle is my all time favorite right now! I stated using it as a final rinse on my hair, leaving it in to nourish and stimulate my hair follicles. And now, by your suggestion a few weeks ago, actually, I am drinking it also, 2 or 3 times a day. It's great. Even the color of the tea is awesome, so rich and dark green. It looks so power-packed, yet tastes incredibly mild. I love it.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
oohhh. haha. Well, the vanilla protein powder is quite yummy, I'm happy with that .
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Nicely stated, powerlifer. I agree. I am definitely going to add more herbs to my diet. Some are in a sense, superfoods in a way, they are loaded with so much good stuff.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Because of some posts I've read here, and other things I've read recently, I have now developed a new appreciation of herbs. I guess I've adhered to an outdated model, that says they are just medicines. I still feel that many can be powerful medicines, and respected as such, but I'm now coming around to embrace them as foods as well.
I like the idea of using the tonic herbs more regularly. I
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
I love Sunwarrior. It is so delicious mixed with seed or nutmilk, and like Vicki said, it keeps me satisfied for hours. I get the vanilla, haven't seen the vanilla chai, that sounds really good.
I also like Garden of Life brand raw vegan protein powder. It's not sweetened, like Sunwarrior, a liitle bit more grainy, and nuttier in flavor. I alternate between the two.
I have yet tro try hemp
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Hey Vicki-
One more idea for you if you haven't thought of it already-
Sometimes I add a date before blending, and then mix in some raw carob powder (or maybe cacoa) to the strained milk. Now that is really good .
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
I tried to search here for a b-12 thread, and for some reason, I couldn't get anything to come up. I know you've probably answered this question so many times by now, but I need to supplement now that I'm off of dairy, and am wondering how much and how often.
Thanks.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
Hi Coconana,
I've read your other post, and it looks like you've gotten some really nice feedback. I just wanted to say hello, and welcome, and wish you all the best on your raw/healing journey.
I'm sort of new, I've been back and forth with my commitment to raw over the past few years, and this time it's been about a month, and I'm really, really motivated. Even though my detoxing of 50 ye
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
I think that ultimately raw food will make the immune system stronger, and less vulnerable to viruses and bacteria. And, I agree with what Tamukha just said.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 12 years ago
marsh
I heard David Wolfe call it "carbo-comatose." The difference is the quality of vegan foods. An abundance of fresh, green, living, life-giving foods as opposed to empty, nutrient-lacking carbs.
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