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• oh that makes sense. in that case, it depends on the situation and how my stomach is reacting to consumption any given time. The only consistant one I have noticed is corn. So is it best to leave out foods that we cannot digest? Are they slowing thi…

  in Foods you can't digest.... Comment by rawsaysrita
• How do you know you "can't dijest" these foods? Is it gas? bloating? pain? I have problems with gas and bloating, but have been unable to attribute it to specific foods. I'd love to know so that I can be more socially acceptable in public!! : )

  in Foods you can't digest.... Comment by rawsaysrita
• I find that raw nuts are really useful for transitioning. They are not required and all the people doing 80-10-10 will def agree with the low fat version of raw. Are you allergic to seeds? Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame?? Those could be grea…

  in i am severely allergic to raw nuts and all melons so i think this will be a challenge Comment by rawsaysrita
• I am studying nutrition right now. I feel like a lot of my education is not authentic to me..but I am getting all the scientific background that I need to pursue my own goals. I used to want to become a doctor, but now I have no intentions to help p…

  in What does everyone do for a living? Comment by rawsaysrita
• mm I LOVE beets! I've always eaten so much of them when I have them around that I've been used to this pink urine syndrome since I was an infant. It's actually quite nice haha! I'm gonna eat that last beet of mine tomorrow : )

  in Help! This has me really freaked out! Comment by rawsaysrita
• I definitely feel ya on all that. Being in college and having 6 roommates that all eat SAD around me all the time tempts me!! I feel like almost every night I decide that "tomorrow" will be the start of better, more fully raw eating. I know that I f…

  in Tips for detox/cleansing and getting back on raw? Comment by rawsaysrita
• I too suffer from joint pain. A lot of it definitely stems from issues in my back and neck (spinal allignment). I recommend seeing a chiropractor if that is an option for you. I have recently read about foods to avoid for arthritis pain: http://find…

  in knees pain & teeth cavity problems Comment by rawsaysrita
• I've had this done before too. No noticeable reactions for me. I did not drink anything...my dye was injected through a needle into my shoulder (the area they were looking at). They began with a local anesthetic, then came the dye. It felt like a hu…

  in Mri & Cat scan with contrast Comment by rawsaysrita
• Thanks for your comments. I checked into the BUN results and it was actually lower than the normal range. This bloodwork was done after 2 months of being 95% raw. My chiropractor's suggestion of adding protein seems to make sense..since the Nitrogen…

  in Thirsty thirsty thirsty Comment by rawsaysrita
• Just fyi, the three bottles I am referrring to are the 16 ounce bottles. And my exercise is quite intense so I am definitely replacing sweat and the such. Court4short: Now that I think of it, my most recent bloodwork did suggest something with my ki…

  in Thirsty thirsty thirsty Comment by rawsaysrita
• Whenever I share a meal with my boyfriend I like to make us two different versions of the same thing: For example, if I eat salad I will top his off with chicken and some cheese. Or we can do pasta with sauce (not raw) and make a batch of whole whea…

  in Non-Raw Boyfriend Comment by rawsaysrita
• Thank you emtpdmom, I emailed Linda : ) If anyone else knows of any places or naturopaths I could contact please let me know!

  in Naturopathic/Holistic/Nutritional Internship Comment by rawsaysrita
• Whenever I give in to cooked cravings, I get the same thing. It is quite uncomfortable and along with the soft stools I experiece serious bloating and gas. (ew). I think you are right, it is our bodies telling us not to eat these foods. I recommend …

  in Really really TMI question =( Comment by rawsaysrita
• ooo you can make delicious rawvioli with those! My mom surprised me with this recipe upon coming home for thanksgiving: You can slice them thinly on a mandolin, put a teaspoon of a nut "cheese" mixture inside, then top with a tomatoe sauce. Let them…

  in Turnips Comment by rawsaysrita
• I finally found nutritional yeast in a tiny little organic store walking distance from my house on campus. It was hidden in the refrigerated section all along. I simply asked the cashier and she pointed me in the right direction, and after we got ta…

  in yeast?? Comment by rawsaysrita
• I have looked into this and found out that it is very personal and based on how you feel upon experimentation. However, the big rules I stick to are what valeria says about keeping fruit and vegetables separate. If you eat fruit, wait 30 mins before…

  in food combining????? Comment by rawsaysrita
• 1) green smoothies 2)raw chocolate desserts and nut pates 3) baby spinach, onion, olives, cucumber, carrots

  in Three Questions be honest! Comment by rawsaysrita
• Thanks for all your suggestions. At home (not here at school) I have a dehydrator which would make life so much better for warming foods, making crackers, I do eat a lot of spicy foods. I put cayanne or siracha (the asian hot sauce) on just about ev…

  in cold weather, not feeling raw Comment by rawsaysrita
• Hey there. I’m an athlete too and train in the mornings from 7-12 sometimes with a small break in between. I usually start my day with an a piece of fruit because it’s quick in the morning. Then if I am hungry during or in between workouts I try to …

  in Help needed with menu plan for new to raw athlete Comment by rawsaysrita
• This is intriguing...but I am a swimmer and I'm quite sure the pool chemicals are streaming through my blood after the 20 hours I spend in a pool each week. Queenfluff- do you think no poo could work for me? I have very dry skin and hair. I'm always…

  in no poo Comment by rawsaysrita
• This is intriguing...but I am a swimmer and I'm quite sure the pool chemicals are streaming through my blood after the 20 hours I spend in a pool each week. Queenfluff- do you think no poo could work for me? I have very dry skin and hair. I'm always…

  in no poo Comment by rawsaysrita
• the way I see it…when you cook food you actually break down the molecules. When you freeze food, you are simply stopping the molecules from moving around as they form a crystalized structure. Thus the enzymes are rearranged in freezing rather than t…

  in Why is freezing okay? Comment by rawsaysrita
• I used to have those too and never knowing what they were I would just pick them out and be grossed out. I was vegan, didn’t have braces or retainers at the time, but ended up getting my tonsils removed because they were so large and prone to infect…

  in Nasty stuff in throat Comment by rawsaysrita
• try mixing your kale with water first and letting that get pretty smooth. Then add in your fruit after.

  in Making Green Smoothies...How? Comment by rawsaysrita
• carrie, http://www.therawdivas.com/ is the website to try the 7 day diva diet. Green smoothies are so good it’s impossible not to get them down! much tastier than green juice, I think. Plus they are easier to clean up than a juicer, and you get all …

  in 10 days of green smoothies! Comment by rawsaysrita
• I just took an allergry test this summer. It tested for IGG antibodies in relation to about 40 common foods. Unlike the typical allergy tests (IGM) which result in obvious symptoms such as hives, etc. “IgG4 antibodies are associated with non-atopic …

  in Why no milk? Comment by rawsaysrita
• I’m a synchronized swimmer. Thanks strawberry, I can try it, or maybe just enjoy the greenie after practice.

  in hello Comment by rawsaysrita
• hey greenfish. I’m right there with you! I am a premed student and majoring in nutrition. I am planning on furthering my education after college and going to a naturopathic college to become a naturopathic Dr. (or something like that) I have always …

  in holistic education Comment by rawsaysrita
• oh Enzyme Nutrition sounds great! I’m really interested in the science behind it…espcially because I am studying nutrition for my major, but missing the science of raw in my textbooks! Thank you Winona

  in transitioning Comment by rawsaysrita
• Thanks for your posts! So I’ve become obsessed with researching and trying new foods and finding new recipes! So much so that I have been completely avoiding studying for my upcoming final exams (oops). Anyways, I would like to know what everyones f…

  in transitioning Comment by rawsaysrita