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  • I’m sort of back. I was doing so well back in the beginning of September with 811, and having wonderful results… and then life just got in the way, big time. I’m still trying to get back into doing multiple days of 100% raw. I figure I’ve been at my…
    in October 811 Comment by heyenglish
  • My teeth definitely feel more sensitive now, but I’ve been using a homemade recipe for toothpaste (water + a few drops of dr. bronner’s soap + a few drops of lavender oil), and my gums have completely stopped bleeding! This is the first time in year…
  • I just made this for my first raw potluck on Sunday: http://goneraw.com/recipes/4924-Jicama-Tabouli I replaced the Jicama with Butternut Squash, but other than that, I followed the recipe to a “t”, and walked away with an empty bowl. I used a whole …
  • The cravings might also be part of your detox! As your body flushes out all the crap it’s been holding onto for years, it re-enters the body, and I believe we re-experience a craving or taste for what our body is removing. I could also be speaking a…
  • Once I make the cheese, I like to mix diced tomatoes and different herbs in it, then I’ll stuff a bell pepper with it.
  • sexyraw – Maybe you should look into the 80/10/10 Diet, which is raw vegan. Douglas Graham wrote the book, and he’s been working with athletes among others for years. It’s a low-fat plan, and all the evidence in the book is really convincing. It is …
  • Dessert sounds like a fabulous idea! Most people brought salads or soups to the potluck yesterday. Besides, who doesn’t like dessert? :)
    in Raw Potlucks Comment by heyenglish
  • Guacamole and salsa are fabulous for non-raw things too! Everyone loves that stuff, and it looks so “normal” to them. The cucumber slice idea is great… that would perfect for serving the seed cheese too! Or a pesto… mmmmmm, I’m getting hungry now.
    in Raw Potlucks Comment by heyenglish
  • We actually talked about bringing raw food to non-raw potlucks, and how it seems best just not to say anything and tell anyone that it’s raw. They’re much more likely to try it! I always found that to be true when I brought a vegan dish to a non-veg…
    in Raw Potlucks Comment by heyenglish
  • I don’t believe cous cous is raw. I love using butternut squash as a replacement! Just throw cubes into your food processor and process until in tiny, “cous cous” pieces. Then add spices, herbs, and sauces as you please to flavor accordingly.
    in Cous Cous Comment by heyenglish
  • I agree with troubles! My family took a while to warm up to my change to cooked vegan, so these last few months as raw vegan haven’t gone down too well. I’m now practicing 80/10/10, but I haven’t even mentioned it to my parents. They’ll notice that …
  • Stene, first of all, welcome to our little family! We’re all here for you. I was doing a lot of research on B-vitamins because I was feeling pretty low in the energy department, and I read that B-12 in particular can help a lot with memory and conce…
    in struggling Comment by heyenglish
  • I’m currently craving salt ALL the time, which is a new thing for me, so my body is telling me I need salt at the moment… and I’m listening to it. However, another salt substitute is dulse flakes… or any sea vegetable for that matter. You could alwa…
    in Salt Comment by heyenglish
  • Tuna – I think I got carried away in describing the strokes, and circular just sort of slipped in there. It’s long, sweeping strokes, in the same direction (towards your heart). I usually start with my hands, then move up my arms, then start with my…
    in Dry Brushing? Comment by heyenglish
  • It’s awesome! ;) Basically, you take a thick natural-bristled brush, and you brush your skin with it in long circular motions, towards your heart. It exfoliates your skin, encourages skin elasticity, and helps your remove waste through your skin. I …
    in Dry Brushing? Comment by heyenglish
  • You can actually buy raw chickpeas to sprout. I have some sitting on my desk because I still haven’t gotten around to sprouting them. Although, I’ve read on a lot of posts about them being particularly difficult to sprout. I think I bought mine from…
  • Branwyn – that WF seems to be outta your way, actually! The one in Alpharetta is much closer to Roswell, just for reference. I work in historic Roswell and it’s only a few miles from there. And my new job is literally 5 minutes away from that one!!!…
  • What WF did you go to Branwyn? I always find Trader Joe’s to be cheaper, except for the 1lb containers of greens at WF. I’m getting an apartment in December actually 5 minutes from WF, so I’ll probably start shopping there more often, just for thing…
  • I know the Toothsoap that some people have referred to is made with coconut oil, so I’m guessing it can be good to brush with. I don’t think it has any disinfecting properties though, so you probably need to mix it with something else (like lavender…
    in Raw Beauty Comment by heyenglish
  • Thanks Monica and Winona! I already have some Dr. Bronners soap, so I’ll give that a try. I love that stuff! I’m slowly working towards no poo, so right now I’m just using that soap to wash my hair every other day. And I also use it for shaving! Oth…
    in Raw Beauty Comment by heyenglish
  • monica – do you mix the baking soda with water first, or do just put some powder on your toothbrush? I feel silly for asking, but I don’t have a clue, lol!
    in Raw Beauty Comment by heyenglish
  • What do people use instead of toothpaste? I’m using a “natural” one at the moment, but it really doesn’t seem to be doing much for me. As for my skin, I dry brush from head to toe everyday, and then shower in very hot, then very cold water. It’s cra…
    in Raw Beauty Comment by heyenglish
  • My thought exactly heathermarsbomb! I’m about to start a new job, and I’m still trying to decide whether to take their “benefits”, or use my paycheck for other things. After all, I never go to the doctor or the dentist, and my insurance never covers…
  • Oh, and how could I forget – www.theppk.com
    in Vegan Websites Comment by heyenglish
  • Before going raw, I used to live on vegweb.com. It has a massive database of vegan recipes along with people’s comments and suggestions, so you can tell if something rocks or sucks before you make it.
    in Vegan Websites Comment by heyenglish
  • I’m in the same boat, troubles. I’ve only been raw for a few months, so I’m not sure how I’ll fare this winter. However, I should be getting a dehydrator for my birthday (at the end of November), so I’ll be able to play with warming my food. I think…
  • I love being raw, and all the benefits I get from it! That being said, I still consume a few things on the Dead List, mostly in the form of dried herbs and spices and agave syrup. I’m also finishing up some probably un-raw nuts before I buy truly ra…
  • This lifestyle isn’t “all-or-nothing”; do what makes you feel good and what you enjoy, and don’t get too caught up on percentages and how “bad” or “good” it could be for you. If you end up feeling like it’s affecting your body negatively, then I’d s…
  • You can try my Cucumber Salad: http://goneraw.com/recipes/5083-Refreshing-Medi…
  • Hemp seeds and flax seeds are wonderful sources of protein! And they contain lots of omega-3s too. I usually like to grind up a couple tablespoons of hemp seeds and put them in my green smoothie every morning. It’s fabulous. Just remember not to get…