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16 years ago
rost0037
I still like arugula's explanation!
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
rost0037
> -So would it sway me to do something else if I
> found out my blood was entirely composed of
> guacamole and my brain was a cauliflower? Not
> really.
I would have to turn to cannibalism if that were the case. Sounds pretty delicious!
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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63. Re: Enzymes
There are plenty verifiable scientific reasons for the health benefits of raw foods. Obviously there are other reasons, still unknown or unverified, but I don't see the point in focusing on those reasons, when they might not be true at all. We can talk about what we know for now, and speculate, but we don't need to pretend that unverified things are proven.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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64. Re: Binges?
I don't think the problem is necessarily the content (though it certainly could be driving the addictive behavior), but the mindless eating. You could decide to just eat carrots, and it would be harder, but you could eat them until you felt sick.
Then again, I've gained about 15 pounds in the last few months, which I'm just starting to lose, so I'm not one to talk I just know that when I get
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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When I overeat a lot I can get constipated. I have tracked and sometimes I'll have eaten 3500 calories and 150 g fiber--it's just way too much to be moved along. Fiber's not the issue, I just have to listen to my body.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
rost0037
If you had eaten it, you would have digested it like anything else. Gross but no harm done.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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Everything everyone has said--basically, if you can't digest something (forreasons given above and/or others), the bacteria in your gut will digest it for you => smelly by-product. Like Pistachio said. Why you can't digest could be lots of reasons. I have horrible digestion when I overeat, it's just too much.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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I know that juicefeasting protocol on the juicefeasting.com website says you should force yourself to drink a certain amount and take certain supplements, including oils--I think there is nothing proven for any of that and that you don't have to follow those guidelines, unless they sound good for you. I actually don't think some of the things they suggest are that healthy, though I am sure they a
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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True on blanching, not raw. Fruits are not normally blanched--not cooked, not fresh. It is a compromise, but sometimes we take a compromise because it's better than another choice, and only we can be the judge of that.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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I just want to say, caloric restriction is *supposed* to lower metabolism, that is what slows down aging. But I agree that it can be done intuitively with lots of greens and veggies, to avoid going insane!
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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Believe in animal protein? I believe it exists, and is great for the animal using it
I am not saying raw foods aren't great. There is just no scientific evidence for the idea of raw enzymes being the key to raw foods (some pseudo-scientific evidence, unreproducible). There is lots of scientific evidence for the other tons of health-promoting compounds in raw foods. And there is plenty of exp
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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I love the pictures in Juliano's book but would never make anything as listed. 80/10/10 proponents often say gourmet raw is 60% fat by calories--I would be *surprised* if his book was that low! You could use the photos as inspiration though Like a raw stir fry with lots of colorful veggies, (oil-free) guac, etc.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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74. Re: Soil!
I would rather take a supplement, then eat dirt that a supplement had been put in a long time ago. Women with pica (cravings for non-food items) will sometimes from the bacteria in the dirt they eat--it's not safe. I don't wash my produce well (well, out of laziness more than anything else), but a handful of dirt is another story. Not human food!
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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I think enzyme theory is bunk, so I won't speak to that. Fresh is normally best. There is some structural damage and nutrient loss. As far as nutrient loss goes, it can be far less than something picked from afar, shipped, and stored at the grocery store for a long time. I know that local frozen strawberries were MUCH more flavorful (and cheaper) than strawberries shipped in out-of-season from CA
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
rost0037
If plants are too deficient in vitamins and minerals, they *can't grow*. You can't grow many plants in nutrient-deficient soil. When they grow fine, it's because they *do* have everything they need. We can get almost all the vitamins and minerals we need from plants (vit D and B-12 are the obvious exceptions); the problem with people is that they aren't eating enough whole plant foods, not that o
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
rost0037
If you are not active your calorie needs are very low. If you are eating less calories, you are eating less protein. It might not be enough. 1000 calories of fruit, for instance, doesn't have enough protein.
You have to be active to be healthy (to what degree is debatable. Marathon running certainly doesn't promote longevity). Being active will also increase calorie needs.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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nadia, I have scarred legs from shaving too! In due time I'm sure the body will heal them...but after the internal stuff
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
rost0037
I would want vitamins D and B-12 checked. But I would maybe just say I was vegetarian.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
rost0037
They are yummy but tart, so I like them with other fruit is green smoothies.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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81. Re: Apology
If you can't control your posts, I would also suggest getting away from the computer and getting some fresh air. It's easy to apologize, it's harder to *do* the actions that lead to change. But they can be done.
Forum: Other Topics (not health related) 16 years ago
rost0037
Overeating any veggies or fruit, cooked or not, goes better for me than overeating heavy foods--protein, grain, nuts (raw or not), etc.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
rost0037
83. Re: raw cacao
I wouldn't take the Paul Nison article as gospel--some of it is silly, like the part about insects. There are insects in *all* of our food that we don't catch, including fresh washed produce. Shazzie did respond to that article in her blog--you'd have to look after the dates that the article was first circulated (since her blog is sooo long), and refuted some things. But basically she said, do it
Forum: Recipes and Food Preparation 16 years ago
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I think anything besides water is unnecessary. If the cleaners could kill bacteria (which they don't), they wouldn't be healthy for you.
Forum: Recipes and Food Preparation 16 years ago
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I have yo-yoed due to eating too few calories during the weight loss--brings me down to a normal weight, but then I get ravishing hunger I can't deny--and I gain. So I need to be responsible and make sure, for myself, that I am eating enough to lose slowly but steadily. Versus eating 1000 calories, feel like I'm starving, and start eating 3000 (most likely I need a bit above 2000). So I would mak
Forum: Other Health Related 16 years ago
rost0037
I have had weird things as well while detoxing... thinking about something I don't truly desire or want, and that I haven't wanted in years. Like bacon or something. I also think it can have to do with detox. Interesting.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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I don't think the person was trying to be sanctimonious, they *were* worrying about themselves. I can love someone and respect them and think their burger and fries smell like vomit! But yes, I think it's best to just deal with it. Otherwise we would be limiting ourselves too much.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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maui butterfly, I like your Jane Goodall idea! Great way to have fun with practicing non-judgement towards yourself (and others). Plus, she is a great lady.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
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89. Re: Honeycomb
Tires can have animal product, contact lens solution, photographs...the list goes on. I believe that you didn't bring up the anti-freeze as vegan-baiting, I have just heard that kind of thing as vegan-baiting a lot, so I've gotten tired of it--but now I see where you were coming from . Basically it goes to what DZM said--we are on the same page and trying to make the best choices. Also, as slaugh
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
rost0037
Don't forget strength/resistance training.
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