achin70

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• Here's the website and the address: http://www.generationthrive.com/ 1026 NE 65th St, #A-102 Seattle, WA 98115 LOL.

  in Thrive Restaurant in Seattle Comment by achin70
• Yeah, I had the chili and the chocolate mocha yumminess (chocolate coffee torte) when I was there, and they were both very good. The Shine smoothie with pineapple, coconut water and coconut butter is also great! I plan to go there regularly. We're h…

  in Thrive Restaurant in Seattle Comment by achin70
• Hunza raisins (seeded, and therefore less glycemic and more densely mineralized) are truly raw. They are available on many websites, including: rawvegansource.com naturalzing.com Natural Zing has Monukka raisins, too, with seeds!

  in raisins- raw? Comment by achin70
• I had one the other day, and I didn't have that much of a reaction. Then again, it takes a lot of cacao to get me going! I've felt pretty good after having the Amazonian and Pacific Paradise, though. Those flavors have cacao and superherbs, and I ac…

  in Sacred Chocolate Comment by achin70
• Can you rock it back and forth? I like doing this to help the ingredients mix better. I have a Braun PowerMax that I can rock! LOL.

  in I've found THE blender! Comment by achin70
• ebay.com has great deals on vanilla beans. They're about $1 each! LOL.

  in Favorite Raw Internet Storefronts(?) Comment by achin70
• Yeah, the whole city is pretty much shut down because of the snow. We don't know how to handle the snow here like the East Coasters-- it's business as usual when it snows there. :)

  in I don't like fat... Comment by achin70
• Parsley: Oh yeah, you need more calories in colder weather. I remember watching a show about prehistoric humans on The Learning Channel, and during the Ice Age they needed about 3500 calories just to keep going. Fats also help to keep you warm durin…

  in I don't like fat... Comment by achin70
• You're welcome, Redlocks! You're welcome as well, gratefultobe! LOL. :)

  in I don't like fat... Comment by achin70
• Redlocks: It doesn't sound like too much fat to me, even for someone who doesn't require much. However, you might want to up the omega 3's. There's some omega 3's, I believe, in avocado, but ground flaxseed (flax oil goes rancid to quickly), chia an…

  in I don't like fat... Comment by achin70
• Many of the longest lived cultures in the world seem to do well on low fat diets, but these cultures tend to eat a lot of cooked foods. Raw fat is different qualitatively, so it's very possible we can get by, and even thrive, on much higher levels o…

  in I don't like fat... Comment by achin70
• When I started out eating raw, I couldn't eat more than 2 oz of nuts at a time. It would just leave me lethargic. All I wanted to do was veg out on the couch. As my digestive fire increased, I could eat a larger volume, like 3-4 oz with no effects a…

  in I don't like fat... Comment by achin70
• Chia seeds are wonderful, and a great energy source. Sprouts are a good idea, too, as you mentioned above. I'm not sure about their caloric content, but I suspect they pack a punch. Hemp protein powder is a way to get some calories without too much …

  in Best way to up my calories Comment by achin70
• Most sea salt has been heated. However, Celtic salt, Himalayan salt and Real Salt are all raw. You can get the coarse Celtic salt at Whole Foods for about five dollars per pound. The fine Celtic salt is about twice as expensive, probably because of …

  in Sea Salt Comment by achin70
• One thing David Wolfe also mentioned recently as well was that clear agave is the only kind of agave made without using the process of hydrolyzation, and that it's the only truly raw agave. However, Dave from Sunfire Foods claims it's actually prett…

  in Agave Nectar, the high frutose health food fraud Comment by achin70
• alexa: As far as I know, yacon syrup is not as high in fructose, and it does not go through the process of hydrolyzation like most agave. Also, it is considered a prebiotic, which is essentially food for the probiotic bacteria in your gut. The glyce…

  in Agave Nectar, the high frutose health food fraud Comment by achin70
• Here's a link to an audio interview on agave: http://sunfiresuperfoods.com/super-food/vanilla-agave-nectar/ There's a lot of interesting info about how agave is produced and processed. Please let me know your take on it! Also, in a recent David Wolf…

  in Agave Nectar, the high frutose health food fraud Comment by achin70
• Here are a couple links for you: http://www.rawguru.com/store/raw-food/certified_organic_young_coconuts.html http://www.google.com/hws/search?client=dell-usuk&adsafe=high&safe=high&channel=us-psp&hl=en&ibd=508…

  in Organic young coconut? Comment by achin70
• Two things jumped out at me after reading your comments: 1) How is your protein intake? Your body might need some concentrated protein like spirulina, chlorella or hemp protein powder. 2) Your body might also need some complex carbs (sprouts) or pol…

  in Hunger Attacks and Binges?! Help! Comment by achin70
• You can see if it works for you, but the 80-10-10 diet really doesn't have any scientfic backing. Dr. Graham needs to do a longitudinal study including both fast oxidizers and slow oxidizers, and if both groups do well over the long-term, then I bel…

  in Also diabetic and wondering about the fruit Comment by achin70
• Sprouts are supposedly rich in complex carbs (perhaps sprouted grains and sprouted lentils have more than other types of sprouts - not sure about this). Also, it seems soaked garbanzos for hummus would likely be rich in complex carbs as well. Other …

  in Complex Carbs Comment by achin70
• Yes, I've heard about toxins in white mushrooms as well, but another major concern with mushrooms is the mold/fungus. You can eliminate some of the mold by marinating the mushrooms. Supposedly, it's still not something you should eat everyday. You m…

  in Raw Kid (or anyone) Mushrooms again Comment by achin70
• I think dates are fine for most people as long as they are not overconsumed. They are a whole food, but they are high glycemic and I've read they are pretty hybridized. Nama Shoyu is unpasteurized, but made from a base of cooked ingredients. Also, w…

  in Why do people eat so many dates, cashews, dehydrated foods? Comment by achin70
• From what I’ve learned about truly raw cashews, a German scientist found a way to hold the cashew nut in a clamp, and a blade strikes the shell with just the right amount of force to split the nut in half, bypassing the caustic oil. Then each nut is…

  in Why do people eat so many dates, cashews, dehydrated foods? Comment by achin70
• There are different versions of Chinese Five Spice Powder, but the classic version is made with the following: Cinnamon, clove, fennel, star anise and Szechuan pepper. Szechuan pepper can be hard to find, and there really is no replacement for it, b…

  in What is chinese 5 spice? Comment by achin70
• Dr. Mercola recommends Tulsi tea. Also, the Irish Macaffee recipe on this website tastes a little like a cappuccino. Good luck! :) http://products.mercola.com/tulsi-tea/?source=nl http://goneraw.com/recipes/2789-Irish-Macaffee

  in Kicking the coffee habit Comment by achin70
• The coffee grinder is the best option. However, if you have a Vitamix, and making several servings at once, grind the flaxseeds first in the blender, then add the rest of the ingredients. I’ve seen this done, and it works. :)

  in Grinding Flaxseeds Comment by achin70
• Mr. Mickmaster: Wow, thanks for doing the research. You answered a number of questions I’ve had about salt, including one about seawater. Anyway, all land animals seek out salt. Animals will go to great lengths to obtain salt in their diet, even ris…

  in What do you know about SALT? Comment by achin70
• Check out rawvegansource.com. For a $10 lifetime membership, you can get good prices on raw food products. :)

  in Cheapest place to buy online? Comment by achin70
• Nice chart, RawKidChef! alabastardragon: If you want some of creaminess normally associated with nuts without overdoing the fat, use pistachios and cashews, like lulushka8 suggested. They are both 67% fat. Almonds are about 73% fat. :)

  in Lowest fat nut Comment by achin70