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• The Braun Powermax 2550 is #1 rated by Consumer Reports. I have one, and I’m very happy with it. It’s great for everything except very dense dessert mixtures. That’s when I break out with the Vitamix! :)

  in Non-plastic blenders? Comment by achin70
• Wow, I can imagine your experience had to be highly upsetting! I can’t stand to argue during mealtime because I don’t believe it’s good for digestion. I prefer to eat in silence most of the time. I’m sure if this happens again, you’ll be prepared! :…

  in The worst raw-food confrontation I've ever had Comment by achin70
• Thrive is opening soon, right across the street from Whole Foods! Hopefully, it will be open sometime in October. There is no target date assigned, and it’s going to be a “soft” opening. :)

  in Anyone from Seattle? Comment by achin70
• Madison Market on Capitol Hill has a significant dedicated raw section, but I’ve heard there have been some concerns about the freshness of their product because of their distributor in Portland, OR. Also, try Raw Vegan Source in Redmond, WA. For a …

  in Anyone from Seattle? Comment by achin70
• Like Quiora, bananas are too sweet for me, so I like them in smoothies, too. If I’m not making a smoothie, I’ll use a fork, mash it up, add a little cinnamon and salt to cut the sweetness, and I’ve got a quick little banana pudding. Bitt: As long as…

  in too many bananas? Comment by achin70
• Caleb: Mangoes, durian and papaya are high in calories. The high calorie foods also tend to have more enzymes. If you’re losing weight, you might want to include more avocado (another high calorie fruit) and young coconut. You don’t want to do what …

  in 1200 calories. Comment by achin70
• dreasaw: I’m glad someone above mentioned peanuts. They do have aflatoxin, a known carcinogen which promotes fermentation in the body, but if you order jungle peanuts, you’re much better off, since they’re aflatoxin free. Jungle peanuts do have a di…

  in mold from nuts? Comment by achin70
• I’ve never heard of that. I know fruit, esp. too much sweet fruit like dates, can facilitate the process of fermentation in your body if you overdo it. As long as you soak your nuts, I believe you should be fine. You do have to watch out for walnuts…

  in mold from nuts? Comment by achin70
• I read Dr. Howell’s “Food Enzymes for Longevity” not too long ago, and he claims that food enzymes survive in the stomach for about 30 minutes doing what they do, and then the stomach acid is produced, entering the stomach and breaking down the food…

  in Raw Enzyme argument Comment by achin70
• Farro is more ancient than spelt. It’s one of those truly heirloom grains, and I’ve read that it’s pretty popular in Italy and Germany. It’s supposed to be more digestible than most other grains. A lady at the farmer’s market told me it’s the only g…

  in farro? Has anyone sprouted this Italian grain? Comment by achin70
• I’ve never sprouted farro, but I’ve seen it at Whole Foods. It’s not in the bulk section, but in the grains section. :)

  in farro? Has anyone sprouted this Italian grain? Comment by achin70
• Zoe, Here’s the link: http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/raw.htm They don’t have the beans, only the nibs. :)

  in cafeine cacao Comment by achin70
• evergreen: That’s a great find. I always thought unfermented beans were less chocolatey, but WFN contends they are sweeter and more chocolatey. Interesting! I might just try them someday. They are from Mexico, and from what I’ve read, historically, …

  in cafeine cacao Comment by achin70
• Zoe: That’s a great point about fermented cacao beans being more stimulating. This might be a good topic for future research.

  in cafeine cacao Comment by achin70
• Yes, I love raw cacao. I try to hit that happy medium, not too much, but at the same time, not too little!

  in cafeine cacao Comment by achin70
• Yes, see what works for you. For some reason, some people get overstimulated on raw cacao. I met someone recently who suffered some adrenal exhaustion from overdoing it. Gabriel Cousens believes anything more than 16 beans (approx. 2/3 oz.) per day …

  in cafeine cacao Comment by achin70
• I’m no expert, but most people who have acid reflux are actually not producing enough stomach acid to do the job of digesting their food. The bolus (food in the stomach) just sits there w/o sufficient stomach acid to break down the food, fermenting,…

  in SEVERE Acid Reflux (in my SAD SO) Comment by achin70
• Delightful Coconut Fudge Bars on this website is an easy dessert! :)

  in Help! Need dinner ideas for tonight.. Comment by achin70
• Do you have an Excalibur? It’s recommended to dehydrate at 145 degrees up to 3 hours, and turning down the temp to 115 for the remainder of the process. This way, you limit the chance of bacteria or mold contaminating the food. When you dehydrate at…

  in dehydration question... help! Comment by achin70
• It’s kind of hard to explain, but I’ll try! Everything is energy, including us. This is why live foods are so important. A live foods diet can restore the microelectric potential of an organism’s cells. Through food storage and cooking, the natural …

  in Why is freezing okay? Comment by achin70
• screaming herb: I didn’t read your other thread, but as far as I know, freezer burn is a loss of moisture, so it seems to be a case of extreme freezing and denaturing of a food. So food with freezer burn will likely have fewer nutrients and overall …

  in Why is freezing okay? Comment by achin70
• Yes, I think the enzymes remain intact, but the lifeforce of the food is likely affected to a large degree. I remember reading in Conscious Eating that freezing destroys 70% of a food’s energy. I don’t know how this is quantified, but I suspect it w…

  in Why is freezing okay? Comment by achin70
• troublesjustabubble: Yes, biotin is part of the B complex, Vitamin B7. By taking a B complex, I meant a supp with a spectrum of B vitamins, like B3, B6, B12, etc. LOL.

  in eating veggies shrinks the brain Comment by achin70
• If you’re taking a B12 supp, I believe it should bring up your B12 levels. I believe the B12 in a supp should be human active. Try to get a B complex supp, though. I hear they work better than taking B12 alone. In the previous post, I was just refer…

  in eating veggies shrinks the brain Comment by achin70
• Good question, I’m not sure if there is synergistic relationship between omega 3 intake and B12. You would probably need to get your B12 from other sources. The best way to measure a food’s B12 value is not the amount of B12, or even the ratio of hu…

  in eating veggies shrinks the brain Comment by achin70
• Interesting article, it got my brain cells working a little! I know a lot of vegans are pretty low in B12, but it seems we function pretty well with a lower level. However, an omnivore with the same level of B12 might not function quite as well. Als…

  in eating veggies shrinks the brain Comment by achin70
• Try “Rainbow Green Live Food Cuisine”, Dr. Gabriel Cousens has the diet for fighting candida all laid out. Pomegranate is listed as Phase II, or moderate glycemic, but it will be listed as Phase 1.5, or low glycemic, in his upcoming book (I believe …

  in dessert without sugars Comment by achin70
• You might want to try xylitol. It is recommended on the Phase 1 diet for treating candida and diabetes/hypoglycemia at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center. It doesn’t appear to raise blood sugar, and the glycemic index is only 7. It tastes very muc…

  in dessert without sugars Comment by achin70
• springleaf: Good info about pineapples! waterbaby: Thanks! I’m not sure if the aliesthetic taste change is what’s going on with pineapples, since commercial pineapples are not wild, but it’s an interesting theory nonetheless. The acid theory is also…

  in Kiwi's: Yay or Nay? Comment by achin70
• I know David Wolfe mentioned that some foods have secondary toxins. When eating pineapple, for instance, the first bite tastes great, the second bite tastes very good, and so on. However, if you keep eating, eventually the pineapple will start to bu…

  in Kiwi's: Yay or Nay? Comment by achin70