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• Baking soda is usually my choice. I’ve also used Dr. Bronner’s Soap (peppermint). It’s a little weird at first, but you get used to it :) Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in Tooth paste or tooth not to paste? Comment by KristensRaw
• I have used both and don’t find them to be noisy at all. It has a soft hum only – not noisy in my opinion. I love love love the 9-tray. Either way, I’m sure you’ll be happy with anything from Excalibur. Their products and customer service are fanta…

  in Advice on Excalibur Dehydrator Comment by KristensRaw
• Growing sprouts is a great way to get started… inexpensive and you can have year round. There is a post on my blog for how to do it here: http://kristensraw.blogspot.com/2008/04/this-is… Green smoothies and green juice are a part of pretty much eve…

  in New - need some help Comment by KristensRaw
• I posted some sprouting directions on my blog here: http://kristensraw.blogspot.com/2008/04/this-is… Hope this helps :) Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in bean sprouts Comment by KristensRaw
• Adding freshly ground milk thistle seeds to your smoothies can help detox and cleanse your liver. They’re available from www.MountainRoseHerbs.com (along with amazing, organic teas!). In fact, sometimes I just grind a tablespoon, add it to water, an…

  in Insomnia, Moody Comment by KristensRaw
• I’ve been using Bronner’s liquid soap lately. Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in Cloths Detergent Comment by KristensRaw
• I’ve known people with that same experience and it was too much fruit (mostly citrus and fruit on the more acidic side). Try to use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth while your tooth gets better, and either rinse with lots of water after consuming fr…

  in EEK!! Weird toothish pain :( Comment by KristensRaw
• I love making my own hemp seed milk. Complete protein, essential fatty acids in the perfect ratio, delicious flavor. YUM! Water, hemp seeds, dates and… chocolate if you want some real fun :) Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in Raw Milks Comment by KristensRaw
• I just posted on my blog about my favorite makeup, hair, and body care products. My post is: http://kristensraw.blogspot.com/2008/08/my-favo… Check out your products at Skin Deep to see how clean or toxic they are: http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com …

  in Mineral makeup? Comment by KristensRaw
• CHIA: A Dieter’s Dream Food – I blogged about it here: http://kristensraw.blogspot.com/2008/04/chi-chi… AWESOME CHIA USES crackers out of it instead of flax seeds I add it to smoothies I dip my peeled banana in them I add to desserts, puddings,…

  in Benefits of Chia Comment by KristensRaw
• I get mine from Natural Zing… here is the link. http://www.naturalzing.com/catalog/product_info… Here is what their website says: Organic Oats (Raw fresh rolled) 100% Organic Fresh rolled oats. These oats are cold rolled in small batches using spe…

  in Steel Cut Oats-how to prepare Comment by KristensRaw
• Good Luck! Drink more greens (juice and smoothies) and watch everything get better and easier for your mind, spirit and body :) Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in need to be encourage! Comment by KristensRaw
• I love kimchi and sauerkraut. And, I love the Rejuvenative brand – I usually opt for the no salt jar. I have some in the refrigerator that I’m going to go gobble up right now. Thanks for the reminder :) Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in fermented foods?!? Comment by KristensRaw
• I just had a whole class I taught on using Raw chocolate :) For the nibs, I add them to crusts, cookies, and trail mix (make sure the trail mix has something sweet in it like raisins or goji berries to help offset the bitterness). I love the crunch…

  in raw cacao Comment by KristensRaw
• Congrats on eating healthier and embracing Raw. Before you know it, you’ll be armed with loads of awesome information from surfing the web and reading different forums, blogs, etc. Keep it simple, take it meal by meal, and start your day with fresh …

  in Hi! Help! Comment by KristensRaw
• You can try www.sunorganic.com. I’m not sure if they’re Raw, but you can email them to ask. They’re a wonderful company with decent prices. Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in Pistachios Comment by KristensRaw
• Dry your own is the best and freshest way (and fun!). However, if you buy them in the store, like at Whole Foods, you’ll find them in the bulk section. Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in Sun-dried tomatoes... ?!? Comment by KristensRaw
• When I first went Raw, I didn’t react that severely if I had something cooked vegan, but it did upset my stomach a little. However, over time, as I continued 100% Raw for extended periods of time, and then had a little cooked vegan at a meal on a r…

  in The difference between staying raw and cheating. Comment by KristensRaw
• I talk about getting started with Raw on my website here: http://kristensraw.com/why_raw_get_started.php Cheers! Kristen Suzanne  

  in New and not sure where to start... Comment by KristensRaw
• Yes, Izhpt, sorry to say, but that is naive. Dr. Michael Klapper, M.D., (a vegan doctor and best selling author) advises against using honey for health reasons, because it spikes natural sugar levels of the body. Moreover, there have been documente…

  in Please boycott bee pollen! Comment by KristensRaw
• YAY!!! So glad I could help :) Cheers!

  in Homemade raw almond butter w/out dehydrator? Comment by KristensRaw
• You shouldn’t have to add any oil. I don’t… I wonder if your food processor “S” blade needs sharpening? Maybe you’re making too much at once? Start with only 1-2 cups, maybe 3 tops (depending on the size of your food processor. Still, adding a litt…

  in Homemade raw almond butter w/out dehydrator? Comment by KristensRaw
• I love www.Terressentials.com even more than Dr. Bronners. The information on their website is amazing, check out the link about sunscreen (and everything else… FULL of terrific info). Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in What soap to buy? Comment by KristensRaw
• I’m familiar with the Juice Feasting site. It’s full of good information. Many have had a lot of success with the juicing. Personally, my results were written on my blog here: http://kristensraw.blogspot.com/2008/02/dont-kn… Hope some of those ide…

  in Question??? Comment by KristensRaw
• David Wolfe’s site states: Cacao contains subtle amounts of caffeine and theobromine. However, experiments have shown that these stimulants are different when consumed raw than cooked. Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in raw cacao for children? Comment by KristensRaw
• I would only make nut butter out of soaked and dehydrated nuts (this way they’re sprouted, yet dry). This will last about a month or so in your refrigerator. I make mine in my food processor (fitted with “S” blade). Throw in a couple cups of nuts a…

  in I think the vitamix cooked my almond butter!!! Comment by KristensRaw
• 1) You can try to still use your oven…keep the door cracked, put a thermometer in there to gauge the temp and keep your eye on it. Open the door more fully when needed (this isn’t always fun during the summer, mind you, because it can heat up the ki…

  in ? about dehydrator! Comment by KristensRaw
• Update: I'm now 4 1/2 months pregnant, all vegan, all organic (except when we eat out and it's not available), and high Raw. We're making this as green a pregnancy as we can. I update my blog frequently regarding my research and experience with what…

  in seeking raw pregnant mothers Comment by KristensRaw
• We’re going to work on conceiving very soon and I’ve been preparing and blogging about it. VERY EXCITING! For more on my story, here is a specific link to my blog. Cheers! http://kristensraw.blogspot.com/2008/05/kristen…  

  in seeking raw pregnant mothers Comment by KristensRaw
• Consuming your foods as liquids, such as with smoothies is a great way to get more calories in. It’s much easier to drink a smoothie with 3 bananas than to eat 3 bananas, for example. I have plenty of smoothie recipes on my blog you can check out, a…

  in Weight Loss Help Comment by KristensRaw