KristensRaw

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• I imagine the Breville will be a good choice like rsusan wrote. It’s quick and easy to clean up. Just be sure to drink the juice within 15 minutes to prevent oxidation, since a juicer like that oxidizes the juice fast due to the centrifuge system. I…

  in need a juicer recommendation Comment by KristensRaw
• I recommend getting Doug Graham’s book because it goes into so much detail about the 80% carbs, 10% fat, 10% protein lifestyle. I don’t think anyone can do it justice to just tell a few details. It’s an interesting book :) As for detoxing a year la…

  in Help! Detox One Year later? Comment by KristensRaw
• I love using my Food Saver. It’s awesome, and I love that I can use my glass mason jars with the attachment. The model of Food Saver I have is V2440. I wrote about it on my blog. If you’d like to read the details, visit: http://kristensraw.blogspot…

  in food saver Comment by KristensRaw
• Working out in the gym (lifting weights) is what builds muscle. For athletes, pregnant women, and/or people healing from trauma – looking for extra protein: Hemp protein powder – Manitoba Harvest is my favorite brand, just add it to smoothies. It …

  in raw protein powder Comment by KristensRaw
• Gotta give my props to www.Terressetials.com. AMAZING TRULY TRULY natural products. Definitely highly recommend just reading through their site. AND, a Raw diet is the best defense against body odor in my opinion :) Cheers, Kristen Suzanne  

  in what do you bathe with? Comment by KristensRaw
• Beautiful pics in his book.

  in Everyday Raw Comment by KristensRaw
• Make crackers! Use the pulp along with some ground flax and/or chia seeds and some water. Dehydrate and voila! Crackers. Or, throw it into your yard for the bunnies to eat :) Cheers! Kristen Suzanne  

  in Pulp Comment by KristensRaw
• Hi! Here are a few tips for helping you get off caffeine! I can totally relate…Been there, done that! When it comes to caffeine. I can definitely write on the subject. Hope some (or all of these) help :) CHEERS!!!

  in coffee withdrawl! Comment by KristensRaw
• I love adding cinnamon and nutmeg to mine :) I have lots of different smoothie recipes posted on my blog that you might enjoy! Cheers :) Kristen’s Raw    

  in favorite green smoothie Comment by KristensRaw
• For the best, it has to be Living Tree Community. http://www.livingtreecommunity.com/ It’s truly Alive, Organic Olive Oil – Unheated, Unfiltered, UNPRESSED! Created at room temperature (70 degrees Fahrenheit), extra virgin; instead of pressing the…

  in What kind of olive oil? Comment by KristensRaw
• I hear ya on the maca front…reminds me of FEET! However, I actually came up with a smoothie recipe that I could sneak the maca into and didn’t detect it…I posted the recipe on my blog sometime back in april. Anyway…the green stuff. I like E3-Live an…

  in Spirulina... Comment by KristensRaw
• I dilute it down a bit, like noted above…I use some and then add water to the bottle when there’s room. I haven’t used it in laundry yet, but read this option to try: 2 capfuls straight from the bottle into the washing machine. For cleaning my house…

  in Dr. Bronners Comment by KristensRaw
• I love HEMP SEED MILK and my favorite brand is using the hemp seeds from Manitoba Harvest (http://www.ManitobaHarvest.com). Hemp is commonly referred to as a “superfood” because of its amazing nutritional value. Its amino acid profile dominates wit…

  in Hemp milk... need your thoughts Comment by KristensRaw
• Yes, you can freeze your nut and seed milks – no problem. Cheers! Kristen Suzanne  

  in Ok, I really need help with nut milk Comment by KristensRaw
• I was addicted to caffeine and cooked food too much to go cold turkey over night. I loved the lifestyle of transitioning gradually. This also helped my detox so it wasn’t so severe. I started with one day a week, then two, then three and so on and s…

  in Jump right in? Comment by KristensRaw
• I commonly mix up my nuts and seeds in recipes. You can easily substitute seeds for nuts and vice versa. Olive oil and coconut oil taste quite different, but in many cases you can still substitute one with the other. My favorite is actually using …

  in Substitutions: nuts for seeds? coconut oil for olive oil? Comment by KristensRaw
• I highly recommend looking into hemp seeds. The nutritional profile is amazing (and the ratio of essential fatty acids – omega6:omega3 – is better in hemp than in flax). Check out www.manitobaharvest.com. They are my favorite brand. Cheers! Kriste…

  in Flax seeds Comment by KristensRaw
• I like Madhava’s Raw organic agave, too. but here is another to try: Check out Wilderness Family Naturals…Here is the link: http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/wholeso… And, by the way, their coconut oil is by FAR the best on the market. Truly a…

  in Where do you buy your agave nectar? Comment by KristensRaw
• Best line of defense is making sure the others around you eat garlic. When that’s not possible, chew on a fresh leaf of mint. Or, anise seeds. You can try cloves, too. Cheers :) Kristen Suzanne

  in Raw breath fresheners? Comment by KristensRaw
• I use my food processor to make the best Raw nut and seed butter. It takes anywhere from 5-12 minutes, depending on what nuts or seeds are being used. Stop every minute or so to scrape down the sides of the container and make sure it’s not heating t…

  in Homemade almond butter? Comment by KristensRaw
• Storing soaked nuts and seeds about three days in refrigerator is maximum. You soak based on the recipe, if it calls for soaked nuts. If the recipe doesn’t call for soaking, because it requires a “dry” texture, then for optimal digestion, you’ll so…

  in Newbie question about nuts Comment by KristensRaw
• I like hemp oil for taking makeup off and moisturizing. There is a great group and threads about this on the site Give it to me Raw… http://www.giveittomeraw.com/group/rawbeautyfas… Cheers! Kristen Suzanne

  in Skin care... Comment by KristensRaw
• My all time favorite is Vitamineral Green. This product is the best green powder on the market (and I’ve pretty much tried them all!). I felt amazing from the first time I used it. Info here: http://www.healthforce.com/product-vitamineral…. Cheers…

  in Is anyone using green magma? Comment by KristensRaw
• This is the only brand I buy for coconut oil and products. You will smell the fresh difference in their products versus others. Incomparable Raw organic centrifuged coconut oil and low-temperature dehydrated coconut flakes. The flavor and quality ar…

  in best organic extra virgin coconut oil? Comment by KristensRaw
• I like Hemp Oil and Hemp Seeds best for essential fatty acids. The recommended ratio from the World Health Organization is 4:1 of Omega-6 to Omega-3, which is essential for optimal uptake and assimilation. Hemp seed oil has a natural 3.75:1 ratio of…

  in Foods for skin care Comment by KristensRaw
• Yes, a convection oven can be used I’ve heard, so long as it truly stays at the low temperature you desire. If your oven doesn’t go that low, you can monitor it by turning it on, putting a thermometer in there, put your food in, turn the oven off if…

  in can someone please help!! Comment by KristensRaw
• I just posted this on another thread: Yes, a convection oven can be used I

  in No Dehydrator Comment by KristensRaw
• I would go with what the guide said (and don’t stress too much about it either). I just came back from Mexico and wrote about it on my blog here: http://kristensraw.blogspot.com/2008/02/being-v…. I chose to stick with cooked vegan meals and drank lo…

  in Staying raw in Mexico?? Comment by KristensRaw
• Try this: I blend the coconut water (about 3/4 cup plus any additional to get it blended with about 3 cups of coconut meat). Then, add the probiotic (3 capsules), put in a glass mason jar with the lid and allow to ferment at room temperature for abo…

  in probiotic supplement as "yogurt" starter Comment by KristensRaw
• Yes, I use a probiotic to start my coconut yogurt. My favorite brands are ejuva or jarrow. Cheers! Kristen Suzanne

  in probiotic supplement as "yogurt" starter Comment by KristensRaw