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• I was close to 200 lbs 4 1/2 years ago. I was about 150 when I started intentionally transitioning to raw not quite 2 years ago. (I was eating quite a bit of raw "unintentionally" prior to that- mostly fruit, but some veggies too- as I prefer brocco…

  in Were any of you fat like me? Comment by pixx
• I use a vegetable peeler, to peel them, and it works real well; quick and easy. I had seen this mango slicer/splitter, and I wondered if it would work well. A while back, I had bought an avocado slicer and was soooo disappointed that it only worked …

  in Cool gadget... Mango Slicer Splitter Comment by pixx
• You could throw one in a blender with a few other ingredients to make ranch dressing. This is what I put together one day a while back, when my bf wanted something different: zucchini apple cider vinegar olive oil -> Blend until creamy. Add: hemp…

  in What to do with squash? Comment by pixx
• I tend to think that an herb leaf is similar to a lettuce leaf, and an herb root, similar to a carrot or radish. They are all plants= food. No, I would not make a meal of echinacia or licorice root, but neither would I of radishes or olives. I do, h…

  in Superfoods, supplements, and herbs....what do you take? Comment by pixx
• ras-saadon ~ Hemp protein powder is what is left over after processing out the oil; the oil they sell. Basically, it's a waste product from the oil production. As for fiber, Manitoba & Ruth's both remove the hull before processing; Nutiva leaves…

  in Superfoods, supplements, and herbs....what do you take? Comment by pixx
• The Barhi are my all time fav-- so far! And YESSSS, the Peanut Butter have been calling ME, too!! :~) "a date-tasting party"....Awesome idea, joannabanana! Dang, that sounds like so much fun! Yea, sv3, that page has had me messed up for a long time,…

  in Your Top Ten Raw Foods Comment by pixx
• online. I've bought them from Jaffe Bros (some of their stuff was not so great- not as fresh as I would have hoped.) and rawbakery.com (

  in Your Top Ten Raw Foods Comment by pixx
• joannabanana~ The one's I prefer sort of melt in your mouth, like fine caramels. Ooooooohhh mmmmmmm. :~) I think medjools are a bit fibrous, less sweet & candy like. They are good for making crusts, and such, but I really do not choose those for…

  in Your Top Ten Raw Foods Comment by pixx
• Like others, this list varies significantly over time. Up until recently avocado would have been on top. And some nuts (nut just nutmylk) would be on the list. Nectarines & watermelon are what hits the spot for me right now, but that will fade s…

  in Your Top Ten Raw Foods Comment by pixx
• Depends on the steel, from what I have read. The good ones do not. Don't hold me to it, but I think the best are marked 18/10. I can't remember where I read about them, but prior to reading that particular article, I did think all stainless was ok. …

  in Water containers???? Comment by pixx
• I "remember" you, but quite possibly from reading old posts when I joined, rather than actually chatting with you. I've been here just over a year. Welcome back! :~)

  in I'm back! Comment by pixx
• I'd like to suggest, that a slip-up during the day does not necessarily mean the day is blown. Each moment is new, not just each day. :~)

  in Why do I keep doing this? Comment by pixx
• "Just eat it, enjoy it, and move on." Great advice, Sypita. You beat me to this! ;) AVL= "I feel like such a failure." This is what I recommend you let go. You are not a "failure", you simply ate something. No need to see this as an all-or-nothing v…

  in Why do I keep doing this? Comment by pixx
• Ahh, nope, you will not end up with coconut water, Mikfizzle. Coconut milk is a manufactured product- not naturally occurring- it is not what pours out of a coconut. "Coconut milk" is the oils and flavor extracted from mature coconut meat. "Coconut …

  in How do you make coconut milk? Comment by pixx
• You'll want to blend it with warm water. (Traditionally it's done with boiling water.) The warmth will help extract more of the fat, to give you that creamy consistency. Letting it "steep" helps with that too. (Edit: The above is based on many sourc…

  in How do you make coconut milk? Comment by pixx
• I use "coconut cream" (some brands call it "coconut butter", others "coconut spread". As long as it is whole coconut, creamed. not just the oil.) and add it to water in a blender, same as I sometimes use almond butter to make almond milk. I think th…

  in How do you make coconut milk? Comment by pixx
• vmaxfield ~ depends on what kind of dates you are buying. Dried dates are ok in the cupboard. Where were they in the store when you bought them? Shelf? then you are ok. Refridgerated section? Needs to stay in the fridge, as they are likely "fresh". …

  in Ever eaten rotten food not intentionaly? Yuck, I did Comment by pixx
• avabee~ You could consider the possibility that your diet need not be 100% raw. Of course, if 100% is what you want to "take the leap into" then by all means go for what you want! But otherwise, occasionally having peanuts wont break you. Edit: Of c…

  in Peanuts in raw diet? Comment by pixx
• Wild jungle peanuts do taste very much like peanuts- but not the oily kind. More like the kind roasted in shell. They look a bit like burnt peanuts. I believe they are actually nuts, and as has been pointed out, the peanut is not- its a legume. To m…

  in Peanuts in raw diet? Comment by pixx
• Wow! That's rather mind blowing! I had never had one and noticed them this past weekend, so I got one. They were $1.78 each! but (I think) they were rather small (based on the weight yours must have been) ; I got the biggest one, and it was no more …

  in Jicama Comment by pixx
• Just something to think about on dehydrated foods: Dehydrated foods need moisture, and will draw it from your body, which will increase your need for fluids. You're going to be dehydrated enough as it is, I would think, given that environment (sweat…

  in Suggestions please? Comment by pixx
• I would suggest apples & bananas. Several of each. They will hold up better (less perishable) than the prepared "fruit salad", and will give plenty of energy, if you eat enough of them. While on that thought- I saw a t-shirt at a bike shop a few…

  in Suggestions please? Comment by pixx
• "There is simply not enough land." rainylanie~ While I agree with much of what you said there, I am at a loss on that statement. Do you mean there is not enough land to grow it? I am unable to quote figures for you, but it takes way more land to pro…

  in u kno am till new....some confusing things comeup!!! Benefits of full raw vegan compared 2 a cooking Comment by pixx
• You are welcome. Hold onto your receipt, though-- seems that is their only qualification. No time limit, either. But again, ask *your* local store, to be sure.

  in Food Processors Comment by pixx
• Here's the great thing about BBB: if it doesn't do well, to your expectations, they take it back! They have an incredible return policy. At least here locally, they do. Ask. :~)

  in Food Processors Comment by pixx
• I'd like to give another view on that. I have a smaller one- maybe 6 cups, and an even smaller one- maybe 2 cups. I actually use the itty-bitty 2 cup one the most. Depends on what you want to prepare. If you prepare fresh, and only for yourself, a s…

  in Food Processors Comment by pixx
• I highly recommend two sites. The first one is to determine your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR); the number of calories you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day. The second is a site that will let you know what your intake is in calories, fat, etc. Not s…

  in Am I doing ok? Comment by pixx
• Thank you for the information, Rawbin.

  in Raw Spirit Fest '09 in DC Comment by pixx
• "Do you think it'll come together in the time remaining, and be a worthwhile trip?" I have no idea. I plan on writing them again in a couple weeks (if the site isn't showing any new info by then) and I will update here, if I hear anything.

  in Raw Spirit Fest '09 in DC Comment by pixx
• Gee, I *finally* got a response from these folks! It's in reply to the email I sent last night. Third time's a charm, eh? Thing is, *this* time I sent my email to the "presenters" email address, rather than the one for "info". They're on the ball at…

  in Raw Spirit Fest '09 in DC Comment by pixx