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14 years ago
RaeVynn
I understand that on the Phase 1 part of the Cousins regimen, you cannot eat fruit.
I would say that you might want to make sure that you are eating enough. Get your tummy FULL every meal, focusing on the non-sweet fruit and veggies that you are allowed to eat. Getting plenty of nutrients is the best (and only) way to calm cravings. If your body is not getting enough, it will clamor for 'somet
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
We live in Grays Harbor - that's 50 miles West of Olympia, on the coast.
I met some nice raw vegans from the Seattle area a few weeks ago at the Raw & Living Spirit Retreat down in Portland area - there is a thriving meetup group (go to meetup.com and look for raw in seattle) that has potlucks, etc.
Forum: Meeting Place 14 years ago
RaeVynn
I'm fairly sure that the gluten is a part of the protein profile of wheat.
yes. There is gluten. If you are sensitive, don't eat the sprouts.
However, the wheatgrass (just the green leaves) seems to not have gluten.
Forum: Sprouting and Organic Gardening 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Are you dehydrating on the paraflexx sheets?
As soon as you can, flip them off onto the screens. That helps them dry faster, too.
Forum: Recipes and Food Preparation 14 years ago
RaeVynn
My Dear Hubby and I are very interested in living in an intentional community. We'd prefer people who are pagan or pagan-friendly, vegan and raw-friendly, and who are pretty serious about living lightly on the earth.
Other than that, I'd like to move to Ecuador - fresh fruit all year 'round, 12-hours of sunlight a day, all year 'round, slower, relaxed lifestyle, clean air and water, much,much,
Forum: Other Topics (not health related) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Slightly related is Book Crossing,(http://www.bookcrossing.com/) which is an online database and ideas on re-homing books by leaving them in public places, with a sticker on them that says Free Book!
You can track them in the database, hoping that their new owners will register that they found them.
It's a nice way to pass along books that you no longer need to hold on to, allowing them to
Forum: Other Topics (not health related) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
I am an embodiment of the vastness of the Universe - a microcosm of the macrocosm.
My personal experience ultimately affects Universal experience.
It's my purpose to be the healthiest, happiest, and most vibrant person possible, in order to positively affect the Universe, so it can be the most healthy, happy, and vibrant that it can be.
We are all One.
Forum: Other Topics (not health related) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
68. Re: longevity
While I have every intention of living forever (so far, so good!), beyond the idea of longevity is the question of quality living.
I'd rather live to be 80, for instance, if I can be healthy, vibrant, active, and joyful, than to live to be 100, and spend my final years sick, ill, disabled, depressed, etc.
Eating raw, for me, is ensuring that my 'golden years' will, indeed, be valuable years
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Amazingly, I just read a testimonial in the 80/10/10 book by someone that said that she had those same symptoms, before she started the 80/10/10 program.
She said that her symptoms vanished.
There are also testimonials from people that had Crone's disease, saying that they got much, much better on 80/10/10.
Maybe you should read the book? Just a thought. Hope things get better for you!!
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Throw a big handful of leafy greens in the blender with some fruit - you're good.
Be sure to eat enough fruit. How are you about non-sweet fruit - tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers? Toss them on a salad, if you can stand them, and get some good minerals that way.
Fruit is good. Be sure to eat lots of it.
Forum: Meeting Place 14 years ago
RaeVynn
71. Re: Carbs
Salt may be a culprit, as well.
If you have dark circles/bags under the eyes, try eliminating salt, including Himalayan, Celtic, Sea salt, Braggs, Nama Shoyu, etc.
I've been using almost none of these items for the past two weeks, and my dark circles are nearly gone. I've also cut out most of the fat in my diet, going to an 80/10/10 style of eating - lots of fruit, for breakfast and lunch, gr
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
"DH" is "Dear Hubby" - not a genetic link, no, just someone who's feet I'm rather well familiar with.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
It's difficult to immediately eat enough fruit - but if you do eat more fruit, you may find that you aren't so hungry later.
By more fruit, I mean, start off with a pound or two of fruit. A half melon, then some peaches (this is their time of year!), like 4 or 5 peaches, followed by 2 bananas. This should provide your tummy with lots of bulk, which will make it happy, and your system with lots
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Well, since I've spent most of my life wearing ~$100 shoes, due to foot problems, I didn't think that the $80 a pair of Vibrams cost was out of line, if they are anywhere as beneficial to my feet as others have claimed that they are.
Due to his foot issues, my DH has to pay about $150 a pair for shoes. He used to 'make do' with cheap shoes, but was nearly crippled from the pain.
No decent s
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
I'm experimenting on myself - seeing if really eating a LOT of fresh fruit all day will really get rid of cravings (Dr. Graham said so, in his workshop)... so far, I've been able to stare down a couple of mild cravings, and maintain enough force of will that before this week, would have failed me entirely.
It's too soon to tell for me if this will vanquish my personal cooked food demons, but I
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
76. Re: a few ideas.
The OP also mentioned that it's expensive to eat raw.
Well, sure, if you are eating a load of expensive nuts, thai coconuts, and avocados everyday, not to mention the (cooked) items, like tofu. It's a lot of money to pay for food that isn't actually satisfying you.
I was trying to help the OP see that by focusing on more fruit and non-sweet fruit, and cutting back on the heavy fatty stuff,
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Dark leafy greens are a better source of 'minerals' than seeds and nuts, in my opinion.
I'll not bother to provide any sort of references for that opinion, since studies are 'worthless' to some people.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
78. Re: a few ideas.
Wow, a CUP of almonds? An avocado, PLUS a whole young coconut? That's like, what, about 2000 calories right there. Nearly all of it from fat.
I realize that it's hard during the transistional phase to feel really satisfied without the 'heavy' feeling of food just sitting in your gut, but you might try eating more fresh fruit during the day, and more non-sweet fruit (tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
I saw my first pairs of Vibrams last weekend - John Kohler wears them, as does the Giannis, and several others of the raw food world.
I was entranced!
I've ordered a pair for myself. If they work well for me, my DH might try a pair. He has hammertoes, however, though I think that walking more barefoot could only help his feet.
I'm looking forward to a reduction of foot pain. I had switc
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Chia seed has a thin, permeable shell on it that dissolves easily during digestion.
Unlike flax seed, chia does not have to be ground to be digestible.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
The packaged food companies are paying big money to get those green checkmarks.
Money talks, and it's telling me that I'm glad I don't eat processed crap.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Since the Raw & Living Spirit Retreat last weekend, I'm eating a LOT more fresh fruit and salads, and really cutting back on the avocado, seeds, and olives.
I picked up the 80/10/10 book after attending four workshop sessions with Dr. Graham.
I'll let you know in a year how it's doing
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
83. Re: anyone been?
I attended the Raw & Living Spirit Retreat in Mollala, OR, this past weekend.
I thought it was great.
One of the speakers was Dr. Graham, and I sat through all of his workshops, and learned alot.
The food was also pretty darned good.
Forum: Raw and Living Food Events 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Soaking seeds and nuts removes the enzyme inhibitors that prevent sprouting.
They also can prevent digestion. So, by soaking them, you make the seed/nut more digestible.
Also, the action of sprouting changes the nutritional profile of the seed/nut, as it then is a living plant, and not just a seed. It makes sense that the living plant would have more/less fat, protein, carb, whatever... as ea
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
One or two, usually.
I love grapes, though. I will eat a couple of pounds a day if I can get them...
Oh, and figs. I love figs. And cherries.
Now, our blueberries are starting to ripen! So, I'll be eating blueberries as I can pick them.
I should eat more apples, though.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Chia milk!
Okay, this is from memory, so if it sucks, I'm sorry:
2 Tbls chia seeds
2 Tbls walnuts
Soak these overnight in a cup of water.
In the morning, put in the blender with:
3 cups water
2 pitted dates
dash of vanilla (or vanilla bean, or alcohol-free vanilla, or vanilla powder...)
Blend like crazy until smooth. You can strain it if you like, to get rid of the black bits fro
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
87. Re: loo question
I was just reading on another raw board about how chlorella helps with constipation.
As I've had difficulties with it my entire life, I'm now working on getting enough chlorella to go with all the fibre (it's amazing how much fibre I eat a day, really), water, and exercise that's SUPPOSED TO cure my constipation...
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 14 years ago
RaeVynn
I still often require 10 hours of sleep.
I have a lot of healing to do, after all.
Forum: Other Health Related 14 years ago
RaeVynn
Laundry is done with Maggie's Soap Nuts (do a Google on that). Used them for almost 3 years now. Love them.
Dishes are generally washed in the dishwasher, using a biodegradable soap I get at the food co-op. Juicer, Vitamix, dehydrator trays, things like that, are hand washed/rinsed using a biodegradable dish soap. (I think it's Bio-kleen brand).
Forum: Other Health Related 14 years ago
RaeVynn
I'd like to suggest that you be sure to include lots of green leafy veggies. They are very important for minerals, protein, and other nutrients.
I generally have a quart of Green Smoothie every day -- 40% greens, 60% fruit, blended with water. Throwing a half a lemon in there helps with mineral absorption.
I also will, occasionally, have a quart of Celery/Carrot/Apple juice.
I do like to
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