achin70

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• Nuts in-shell are still raw. With pasteurized almonds, though, I’m not sure if they are pasteurized while they are still in-shell. I think they are, but maybe another member can clarify. I have heard on this site that pistachios in-shell have been h…

  in SEEDS! Comment by achin70
• Activtely detoxing with a liver gallbladder flush, liquid Zeolites, etc., is something you might want to consider down the road, also really helps you to feel better. :)

  in Timescale for Raw perks? Comment by achin70
• I tell you, this is the most fun I’ve had eating in my entire life. And, yes, Winona, it’s become a way of life, something I don’t even think about much anymore. It’s like brushing my teeth! :)

  in I've got to admit, it's getting better Comment by achin70
• What eventually helped me was eating both SAD desserts and raw desserts. The raw desserts almost always tasted better. Eventually, I learned my lesson, and going forward, it’s nothing but raw desserts. They rule! Also, I don’t want to mislead any ne…

  in I've got to admit, it's getting better Comment by achin70
• I like the flavor of Lydia’s products, but for some reason when I eat even a moderate amount of her cereal, I get a very heavy feeling, and all I want to do is veg out on the couch. :)

  in Ewww raw pre-made food Comment by achin70
• I guess for me I had some trouble absorbing raw food because of my toxic load. Like flybaby says, you can gain weight on a raw diet. I guess you can just see what works for you. I’ve heard some people need to increase their caloric intake on a raw d…

  in What is your staple food after going raw? Comment by achin70
• I have so many staple foods: Green smoothies (greens, tomatoes, lime, hemp protein powder, olive oil, etc), avocado, young coconut, almonds, hemp seed, low to medium glycemic fruits, raw cacao. I believe raw fats to be healthier than cooked grains. …

  in What is your staple food after going raw? Comment by achin70
• Learn some basic entrees, and keep adding to your repertoire. This will keep you engaged on your raw food path. Here are a couple of my favs, copied as pasted from the The AVOCADO topic: I love the Chocolate Milkshake recipe on this website. I add c…

  in Any advice for the new girl? Comment by achin70
• From what I’ve read, wild rice is never raw. If you try to sprout it, the grain will split, and some people think it’s sprouting, but it’s actually not sprouting at all. As far as oats go, I’m not sure. I was a retreat at Tree of Life a couple years…

  in 2 questions Comment by achin70
• I just want to add that many people have these core issues with food. Most of us develop our relationships with food from our mothers, since they are usually the ones who feed us when we are young. Best of luck on your healing path! :)

  in Out of control - need help. Comment by achin70
• I count calories maybe once every month or two months, just to get a general idea of where I’m at, since my diet is ever-evolving. I don’t get religious about it, though. :)

  in Calorie calculator Comment by achin70
• The three raw brands I’m familiar with are Artisana, Living Tree Community and Rejuvenative Foods. Artisana is probably the most economical of the three. smoothielove: Thanks for the info! :)

  in Maranatha Nut Butter warning Comment by achin70
• mango woman: Ok, try rawvegansource.com for pretty good prices on Artisana Nut Butters. You need to enter coconut butter under Search to find this particular item. :)

  in Maranatha Nut Butter warning Comment by achin70
• I have Rapunzel cold-pressed sesame oil, heated up to 140 degrees. I also have Spectrum cold-pressed olive oil. I’m not sure what temperature it’s pressed at, but in Eating For Beauty, David Wolfe stated cold-pressed olive oils are usually heated to…

  in Maranatha Nut Butter warning Comment by achin70
• tdg: Hey, I’m still trying to use up my cold-pressed olive oil. It’s cold-pressed, but probably heated to 160 degrees or more, so it’s not raw. All part of the learning process, I suppose! :)

  in Maranatha Nut Butter warning Comment by achin70
• That’s good to know about TJ’s raw nuts. I’ve bought raw pine nuts from them in the past, but I’ve always been a little suspicious, since it’s certified organic, but imported from China. But it’s also not raw, huh? Not cool! :)

  in Maranatha Nut Butter warning Comment by achin70
• mango woman: I’ll see if I can find a cheap place online to buy Artisana nut butters. :)

  in Maranatha Nut Butter warning Comment by achin70
• I haven’t had a chance to make a cauliflower-based rice dish yet, but here’s a link to a Fried Rice recipe that’s supposed to taste a lot like the real thing: http://goneraw.com/recipes/2574-Fried-Rice

  in What's a good alternative to rice? Comment by achin70
• deborahann: By “running” my kundalini, I just turn it on and run it through my energy channels (either side of the spine) for at least twenty minutes. I do it while I’m meditating in a seated position. I guess different classes teach different ways …

  in Kundalini Comment by achin70
• mewmewmint: I’ve read the negative effect of eating cooked food is blunted or significantly limited if you eat your raw entree or side dish first, and then follow up with your cooked dish. I’ve been eating cooked food at every meal, but I always eat…

  in replacements for nama shoyu and/or miso? Comment by achin70
• Here are links for South River Miso and Miso Master, the latter of which is what I use: http://www.southrivermiso.com/index_steam.html http://rawvegansource.com/search.aspx?find=miso

  in miso? Comment by achin70
• I did a seven day water fast about 6 years ago. It went pretty well, and overall it was a comfortable experience. If you read health books during the fast, maybe it will keep you motivated and inspired. Getting a lot of rest during the fast, listeni…

  in Going on a water fast Comment by achin70
• I’m pretty disappointed with most raw food desserts/sweet snacks. They’re too sweet for my palate, and it’s always fresher and tastier when I make my own. It’s really a blessing, since those raw food snacks are spendy! :)

  in cacao + goji 'high' ?? Comment by achin70
• Artzyfartzy: I’ve been detoxing, so now I feel the effects of the cacao more than before. I’m not sure if I feel more creative, I just motor around the office at a million miles an hour, or buzz around the kitchen making my green smoothies, and I ke…

  in cacao + goji 'high' ?? Comment by achin70
• Cacao also has Anandamide, aka the bliss chemical, and Phenethylamine, the chemical our bodies produce when we fall in love. :) http://www.sunfood.com has more info on cacao.

  in cacao + goji 'high' ?? Comment by achin70
• Meditation has helped me greatly in my life. It can help you get to the root of your diet issues. It’s not always pleasant, but is it ever rewarding! I can sense from your postings that you have a wonderful capacity for self-healing, so it’s just a …

  in having trouble staying on the wagon.... Comment by achin70
• I’m not all that knowledgable about food combining, but it seems that from this perspective, you would need to look at the nutritional profile of the food. So buckwheat seems to have a nutritional profile of a grain, while peanuts, although classifi…

  in Seeds/Grains and Food Combining Comment by achin70
• Yes, I hear as long as you don’t have candida or hypoglycemia, fermented foods are fine. You can probably have a lot of fun making your own seed yogurt, sauerkraut and kim chi. :)

  in Fermented food? Comment by achin70
• In Eating For Beauty, David Wolfe recommends starting out with 1/4 T of MSM (natural sulfur) twice per day, and then increasing gradually as you body opens up to it, working up to 1-3 T twice per day. It’s an acquired taste, so please keep this in m…

  in Needing some advice and words of encouragement Comment by achin70
• You might want to get your hair loss and your general fatigue checked out. Hair loss, from what I’ve read, could be a mineral deficiency. And when you missing something in your diet, the cravings come on like gangbusters! You can try warming up your…

  in Needing some advice and words of encouragement Comment by achin70