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• I follow a similar way of eating, and I found that I felt better if I made sure to eat enough fruit in the am. A single glass of juice in the am wouldn't cut it for me. I quite often have a green smoothie with fruit in it. plus 2-3 pieces of fruit t…

  in Help: Beginner's Detox Symptoms? Comment by skinnoz
• I totally get #3 – I fell off the raw wagon (defeated by cravings and the conveniance of SAD) and I just realized today that when I eat that way, I don’t feel good! And I missed feeling good.

  in the good side of eating SAD Comment by skinnoz
• I had some asparagus with lemon juice, olive oil and a little salt – very good and simple. I’ve also had it with a balsamic vinagrette, tomato and green onion. Now I’m getting hungry, LOL.

  in What to make w/Green Onions & Asparagus? Comment by skinnoz
• ‘The New Rules of Lifting for Women’ by Lou Schuler, is an excellent resource if you are interested in weight training.

  in I need to lose stomach fat. Comment by skinnoz
• PMT? What’s the ‘T’? I guess that’s what I’m trying to say, I seem to be (naturally) moving away from the transition food. But everything here that’s been suggested sounds good too. I did buy it primarily to make ‘bread,’ but now I’m thinking ‘screw…

  in Wouldn't you know it Comment by skinnoz
• I find it very tough to let go of old ways of thinking about food. When your thought patterns for years have been ‘low fat!’ you can’t expect the voice in your hand to change overnight. Old habits die hard! And for the record, I eat 1/2 – 1 avocado …

  in One avocado a day? Comment by skinnoz
• One of the most important things you can do for your teeth, besides getting a regular cleaning, is flossing. Every day. I don’t know about using abrasive products like baking soda or salt. From what I understand, it leaves microscopic scratches on t…

  in Brushing teeth Comment by skinnoz
• I’m not 100%, and it hasn’t been 3 months yet. I’m not glowing, I’m breaking out, big time! :( Detox, I guess.

  in Glowing Skin, WHEN??? Comment by skinnoz
• I don’t know, maybe it’s the rice if it’s cooked? I’ve found the more salad / fruit I eat, the more I, um, go. Shockingly so, at times. But then everyone is different. Did you have any digestive issues previously?

  in Could salads lead to constipation? Comment by skinnoz
• I recently went from coffee, to organic decaf, to none! I drink green tea now. I think you’ll hear conflicting advice, so if you enjoy it, why not? It’s just tea, after all. BTW, funny visual with the rodent!

  in Herbal Tea? Comment by skinnoz
• That is such a great idea! I know my kids can be picky, and I get so frustrated trying to provide healthy meals, only to have one (or both) turn their nose up at it! The same idea could also work for sandwiches, maybe even noodles with toppings. Can…

  in Dinner Idea for families - make your own bowl! Comment by skinnoz
• Your teeth are porous, which is why over time stain can become harder to remove. Tetracycline stain is considered endogenous, or originating from within the tooth. It can’t be removed. But give the oil pulling a try, it sounds interesting. Can’t hur…

  in Tetracycline Teeth Comment by skinnoz
• Dinner time is tough for me as well, especially when I am both hungry and tired. I think there is a psychological / emotional aspect as well. Like I have the SAD-type meal just ingrained in me – a smoothie for dinner just isn’t what I want! I also f…

  in Where are YOU having trouble? Comment by skinnoz
• I don’t devein the collards when rolling either, and they roll better, IMO. Less work cutting them out too! I think you just have to be carefull with a particularily tough stem in the blender, it could wrap around the blade and jam it up, burning ou…

  in Why do so many devein their greens? Comment by skinnoz
• Maybe it depends on what you are making? I make salads and wraps to get me through 3 days of work lunches, and I eat leftovers all the time. I’ll make a large batch of smoothies to keep in the fridge as well, although they don’t tend to last… The wa…

  in Pre-Making Meals Comment by skinnoz
• I don’t have a dehydrator. But I hope to get one soon! Part of the problem, for me at least, is that I have kids. I’m trying to introduce them to the same things that I am eating, but they are accustomed to different foods. It doesn’t help that they…

  in Meals? Comment by skinnoz
• I’ve been finding it easier if I prep or make meals a day or two before I work. I know the days I work, I don’t want to do ANYTHING when I get home! So I’ll make a salad, some nut spread or pate, and some soup. I’ve lost a few pounds, which wasn’t r…

  in gaining weight and frustrated..do i stay on RAW? Comment by skinnoz
• I did try cleaning my face with the coconut oil, and was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t feel greasy! Raw Chocoholic (love the name) – I did check out that site, thanks! They had a recipe for shampoo and conditioner that I am looking forward to tryin…

  in Beauty/hygiene products Comment by skinnoz
• I would never have thought to use coconut oil as a cleanser, I’ll have to try that. Does it feel greasy when you wash it off? mandelicious – I have a rough textured mitt (shaped like a glove, actually) that I use on my face to exfoliate. Even a wash…

  in Beauty/hygiene products Comment by skinnoz
• I tried the Chocolate Dream Pie on this site, it was goooood. I also made an apple pie using cashews and dates for the crust, but I bet pecans or walnuts would be even better! My kids even liked it, which says a lot, ha ha. It was good with banana ‘…

  in What type of Dessert should I make???? Comment by skinnoz
• Oh, you beat me to it! I was planning to start this topic! So to answer, how have I handled coming out (ha ha)? Um, I haven’t. I eat raw at home, and strive to do my best if at a restaurant ie. ordering a big salad. If I’m at someone’s house, that g…

  in how did you "come out"? Comment by skinnoz
• I’m fairly new, but I’ll give this a shot…I use marinade to partially/fully cover the food. Depending on the dish, you can blend the marinade right into it (ie soy sauce-olive oil marinade on mushrooms for miso soup). I think I have even kept marina…

  in Marinating Our Meals! Comment by skinnoz
• It varies. This week I went shopping at Whole Foods for the 1st time – loved it, but spent $190…! But then last week I spent maybe $60. I aim to keep my budget around $100/week to feed 1 adult and 2 kids.

  in How much $ do you spend? Comment by skinnoz
• Thank you for your answer! :)

  in Oatmeal Comment by skinnoz
• I used to get these all the time, and would treat them with lots of fluid (yes, including cranberry juice) and an herbal supplement – marshmallow root. It is a diuretic (sp?), and it helped to actually force me to pee. That with all the fluid seemed…

  in urinary tract infection Comment by skinnoz
• If it was rotten, wouldn’t it smell or taste bad?

  in Purple coconut!? Comment by skinnoz
• This is a topic of interest to me, as my mom died of malignant melanoma. I’ve had it drilled into me from an early age to ALWAYS wear sunscreen, now I’m always on my kids to wear it too. It would be very hard for me to let go of that belief. You may…

  in Sunscreen Comment by skinnoz
• I dont’ drink a lot of coffee, but I love it. I’ve been weaning myself off of the caffeine by using part regular coffee, part decaf. And I use the organic stuff. No sugar, just almond milk in it. Maybe give that a shot?

  in Kissing Coffee goodby Comment by skinnoz
• Forgot to add legumes to my avoid list! In retrospect, things were probably brewing for me since my early 20’s (I’m 34), but I had no idea. My 1st indication that something was wrong happend 2 summers ago. I woke one morning a bit groggy for no appa…

  in MS... Comment by skinnoz
• Yes, stress certainly does not help. I would definitely like to read that book, thanks! susannabellajane – I’m so sorry :( I can share my (limited) experience thus far, as it may help someone else. I am newly diagnosed (2 years this summer). My symp…

  in MS... Comment by skinnoz