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14 years ago
RawLibrarian
flipperjan Wrote:
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> Is Conscious Eating more down to earth?
In a word, no.
I have Conscious Eating, and Rainbow Green Live Food Cuisine. I think Dr. Cousens is whip-smart and I admire his knowledge. I am not so keen on the 'spiritual guru' vibe in some of his works (Spiritual Nutrition, for example).
I like and use many of t
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
Jodi,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father.
May light perpetual shine upon him.
Forum: Other Topics (not health related) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
I had sugar cane juice at a raw foods demo by Khepra Anu, a raw food chef here in DC. He had a special juicer that he got from someplace in the tropics (I think in Jamaica or maybe Puerto Rico).
The juice is intensely sweet.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
banana who Wrote:
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> Um...I think I am certified, or certifiable, at
> least...In any case, I am also wondering about
> becoming a raw chef and going to a traditional
> cooking school. Like, do they offer a vegetarian
> section for those who would never want to work
> with flesh foods?
The raw chef schools I mentio
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
This question gets asked a lot on raw forums.
It really depends on what you want to do. If you want to work in a raw restaurant or cafe, actual restaurant experience of any kind can carry more weight than having a raw chef cert. Sarma Melngailis (owner of Pure Food and Wine in NYC) and Raw Chef Dan (owner of Quintessence raw food restaurant in NYC) have both said that they'd rather take someo
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
I got a Hurom (same juicer--Omega just puts their brand name on it.)
I love it. Easy to assemble/disassemble, cleanup is easy, and the pulp is quite dry. It also doesn't take up much space on my countertop which is a major consideration for me.
I got it primarily to make green juice (kale, romaine, collards, chard, parsley and cilantro, cucumber, celery, ginger, and a little bit of apple)
Forum: Juicing, Juicers, Blending and Blenders 14 years ago
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Not in the metro NYC area, but in Ithaca:
Forum: Raw and Living Food Events 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
Can't address all your questions, but ...
If you didn't like that mushroom recipe, try another one. A lot of mushroom recipes call for the use of nama shoyu or Bragg's--maybe you are having a reaction to that. I see that the stuffed mushroom recipe on this site that you mentioned calls for TWO TABLESPOONS of Bragg's!!!!! Yikes! I would use *maybe* 1/4 teaspoon, and add more in little incre
Forum: Recipes and Food Preparation 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
Plainly Dressed wrote:
"I'm not sure what Tammukha's reason will be for giving up grains, but the most common reason why Raw folks avoid grains is because they have to be cooked or toasted to be safe for consumption. You can still use them in the raw diet if they are sprouted, I think, but I'm not the expert. Hopefully others will jump in with more answers for you."
Aside from the
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
I agree with Jericho. My friends are quite supportive, but I don't make the way I eat a major topic of discussion.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
I do Bikram myself. I don't think you need to eat additional food. The big thing for me is electrolyte replacement. I bring coconut water with me to drink after each class, because you will sweat buckets.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
I was vegetarian for decades before going raw. My weight before going raw was slender (not skinny), but my cholesterol was on the high end of normal because of eating dairy and eggs. I cut those things out and went raw, and the next blood test I had 6 months later showed a more than 50 point drop in "bad" cholesterol levels and triglycerides and an increase in my "good" chol
Forum: Success Stories 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
Some people swear by the Emotional Freedom Technique. Tons of info about it on the web, and there are videos on YouTube demonstrating the technique--it's a form of accupressure where you tap the same meridians in the body that are used in accupuncture.
It couldn't hurt, and it's completely non-invasive and drug-free.
Forum: Other Health Related 14 years ago
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Bravissima, Jodi!
Your doggie is adorable. That's great that you saw the beauty in him and adopted him.
My husband and I adopted an old cat 2 years ago--he is about 18 now. He has added so much to our lives and we're really blessed to be giving him his final home.
Forum: Other Topics (not health related) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
No. Dehydrators are completely optional, in my opinion. I don't have one (no room) and don't prepare the kind of raw meals where a dehydrator is a necessity. If I get a jones for raw crackers or raw granola, I buy 'em at the health food store.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
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I bought a high-speed blender (a BlendTec) over a year ago. It's been well worth it. I would advise you to get your VitaMix before replacing your juicer or getting a new dehydrator. I don't use a dehydrator myself, and you can use your blender to make juice--whiz the fruits or veggies in the blender and squeeze everything it through a strainer (I use a nut milk bag).
In fact, I'd recommend
Forum: Meeting Place 14 years ago
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If you substitute 'raw hummous' for 'avocado' in your recipe, I make something quite similar to your recipe--a wrap with hummous, sprouts, tomatoes, olives (every so often), garlic, etc. etc.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RawLibrarian
Yeah.
They are at work on a project to develop a raw vegan eco-village outside of Ojai, California.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 15 years ago
RawLibrarian
Hi there!
I'm not sure where in VA you live, but there is a very active Meetup group for the Northern VA/DC suburbs:
I'd recommend checking them out, if you live in the area. They have lots of potlucks and get-togethers.
Welcome!
Forum: Meeting Place 15 years ago
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Some people would have you believe that expensive appliances, exotic superfoods, supplements, etc. are a necessity to eat raw. That's nonsense. A dehydrator and a juicer are not necessary. You can make juice with your VitaMix and strain the liquid through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag (or a paint straining bag); you can juice citrus fruits with a fork or a manual juicer (I have one of those pyr
Forum: Recipes and Food Preparation 15 years ago
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I go to a naturopath who is a graduate of Bastyr University, one of the accredited schools of naturopathic medicine. In Washington DC, where I live, naturopaths are licensed and can be consulted just like a 'regular' MD. She doesn't prescribe pharmaceuticals (naturopaths don't do that); rather she makes suggestions about diet and supplements. For bloodwork, she sends me to a LabCorp office nea
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 15 years ago
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I agree with flipperjan--why are you going on a low calorie raw regimen when you are breastfeeding? Breastfeeding increases your metabolism and you will need more calories and nutrients, not fewer.
Unless I didn't understand your question?
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 15 years ago
RawLibrarian
Turmeric is a major, major anti-inflammatory. It's a wonderful herb and "conventional" medicine is getting with the program. There have been studies that show that turmeric really helps with arthritis pain (arthritis is inflammation of the joints.) So perhaps it could help you too.
Here is some info:
I am guessing that you could take the turmeric powder and put it in cap
Forum: Other Health Related 15 years ago
RawLibrarian
I concur with Frances. If you are a foodie here are some books to take a look at:
"Raw Food Real World" by Matthew Kenney and Salma Melngailis
"Everyday Raw" by Matthew Kenney
"Raw: the uncook book" by Juliano
"Raw" by Charlie Trotter and Roxanne Klein
The authors of all of these books are professional chefs with major restaurant experience and it
Forum: Recipes and Food Preparation 15 years ago
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I never mix fruit with my green smoothies (except for avocado and tomato). I take a green smoothie for lunch almost every day. I make it with 2 cups water, spinach, lettuce, kale, cilantro, parsley, other fresh herbs, garlic, ginger, 1/2 avocado, a tomato, sometimes some hot pepper, sometimes 1/2 a cucumber, sometimes some broccoli, and a bit of salt. It is more like a blended salad, I guess.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 15 years ago
RawLibrarian
Pistachio is absolutely right. It's sad but true that it can threaten others when someone makes a major life change for the better (weight loss, going back to school, etc.). It just points out that change can happen; it takes motivation and will-power. Your co-workers clearly lack those things, and you are taking them out of their comfort zone by making these positive changes in your health.
Forum: Success Stories 15 years ago
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I almost never make sweet green smoothies. Instead, I make savory ones and pack the blender full of kale, spinach, lettuce, chard, collards, herbs, tomato, avocado, sprouts, garlic, lemon or lime juice, etc. etc. etc. Even though I have a BlendTec I make my smoothies in stages, and I am quite sure I pack a pound of greens into each smoothie. I also eat lots of salads, use greens as wraps, etc.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 15 years ago
RawLibrarian
I like tabouli and make it every week:
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Other herbs to taste--basil is a big favorite
1 bunch green onions, sliced
A couple of handfuls of grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped (but any tomato will do)
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup hemp seeds
Mix ingredients in a bowl. Add a vinaigrette of your choice (I use lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil
Forum: Recipes and Food Preparation 15 years ago
RawLibrarian
Your cat can be raw, but not vegan. Cats are carnivores, as you said, and they need taurine, which they get from meat. If they don't get taurine, they will go blind.
From Wikipedia: "Taurine is essential for cat health, as cats cannot synthesize the compound. The absence of taurine causes a cat's retina to slowly degenerate, causing eye problems and (eventually) irreversible blindness
Forum: Raw Foods for Pets and Animals |
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