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• 1) PESTO—too many herbs = pesto time! (cilantro, parsley, basil, or a combo all make WONDERFUL pestos… just blend with EVOO, garlic, sea salt etc…). green onions whirred up with some olive oil makes a fabulous drizzle over salads (beautiful color as…

  in Cutting Down Prep-Time? Comment by pianissima
• hm… so, nothing? this is kind of the impression i got reading stuff on the net. and ORGANIC website recommended frontline as the ONLY non-organic substance they would ever recommend. i don’t have a dog though… i sure am not going to the vet for a pr…

  in tick control Comment by pianissima
• i also wanted to add that as you do this you get better at making affordable choices that work for you. i FEARED my bills before, but now it seems i spend a pittance compared to the people who check out before and after me. nothing packaged, nothing…

  in How about a raw food diet for the economically-challenged? Comment by pianissima
• i think that in the long term raw is cheaper because your appetite decreases significantly, along with doctor’s visits, a need for chemical products on the body, etc… also, i see a LOT of “economically-challenged” people paying BIG bucks for soda, s…

  in How about a raw food diet for the economically-challenged? Comment by pianissima
• http://www.cleansingorsurgery.com/saltwaterflus…

  in cleaning the colon Comment by pianissima
• i just looked up the “salt water flush.” i will try it. thanks.

  in cleaning the colon Comment by pianissima
• i have had great experiences with colon hydrotherapy. i didn’t do it because i was constipated in the least. with the amount of cleansing that we put our bodies through on raw after a lifetime of cooked, non-vegan, it makes sense to me that your bod…

  in cleaning the colon Comment by pianissima
• healthful eating as i see it is either an extension or a RESULT of a BALANCE you find within yourself. relying on diet to GIVE you that balance will make you feel adrift because you don’t have that anchor in the first place.

  in When RAW becomes DOGMA? Comment by pianissima
• hey- was very concerned myself before i went raw as i had a history of anemia and hypothyrodism. think of it this way though: everything you ever cooked and thought was a “protein” or “iron” or “calcium” wasn’t doing much at all. as long as you eat …

  in Nutrition Concerns Comment by pianissima
• i just rip the leaves off and juice the stems… (hands are my favorite utencil since going raw) i’m assuming you use fruit, right? i do the fruit and water first (so there is a nice soupy base) and them add the greens in very gradually. you might hav…

  in Not very smoothie Comment by pianissima
• foods can be heated above 117F (or whatever we are agreeing on) and still have intack enzymes because it takes a little while for the denaturing to occur. that’s why steamed foods aren’t as enzyme deplete as fried. maybe that’s why the grains are st…

  in if a grain sprouts is it raw? Comment by pianissima
• hey kat! that is a concern, as the more gourmet recipes call for expensive ingredients. but i think once you are a veteran to raw eating you se the WHOLE picture and where you can eliminate unnecessary expenditures. also, gradually your appetite dec…

  in New to Raw!? Comment by pianissima
• well, i’m not an expert on anyone else’s body, so perhaps some others will chime in here, but i’d say breakfast is a good time to eat light or nothing at all (water?). a fresh juice or some fruit maybe. do what you are used to. i found i needed quit…

  in New to Raw!? Comment by pianissima
• first off, your english is perfect. secondly, wow… three cheers venezuelan vegans. i doubt that’s a very popular life choice there. =) ani phyo has some great youtube recipe videos: http://youtube.com/watch?v=6gvrEj2H36w. they don’t require a dehydr…

  in New to Raw!? Comment by pianissima
• missbettie- i felt this way too… and a little embarrassed at how MUCH i could eat without feeling full. don’t feel guilty for emptying your produce drawer. =) it won’t last long! bananas are great fillers, also making some nut/seed crackers with lot…

  in New to Raw!? Comment by pianissima
• i must say, zoe, i LOVE getting your “long term” perspective. sometimes i feel like my own lab rat, but this sort of reassurance is great.

  in Worried... Comment by pianissima
• agreed. i totally didn’t take it that way at all. also, buttinskis is a really funny word. ;) adensspell- i’m SO glad =)

  in Worried... Comment by pianissima
• oh i’m so sorry that you get worried by these conversations. i must admit, i like to INVESTIGATE and ponder things, so i like the debate. when i first started i felt MUCH the same way you do. and the absolute hardest part of this diet was PSYCHOLOGI…

  in Worried... Comment by pianissima
• absolutely. a “necessary evil” for unclean bodies, but not for clean ones. there is however a difference between an unhealthy cessation of menstration and a good one… sometimes we are overstressed, overweight, underweight and our bodies cannot affor…

  in Is this normal - raw athletic WOMAN experiencing NO monthly periods!! Comment by pianissima
• i missed that article on the first perusal… WOW… neato!

  in Is this normal - raw athletic WOMAN experiencing NO monthly periods!! Comment by pianissima
• i started a similar thread a while ago. i went to ob/gyn and he was very impressed with my health, completely unconcerned with the fact that i hadn’t gotten a period in over 6 months… he was in a good position to notice anything that might suggest t…

  in Is this normal - raw athletic WOMAN experiencing NO monthly periods!! Comment by pianissima
• nicci – ha ha. =)

  in livingroom dance Comment by pianissima
• oh cool. glad to see some fellow dancers! =)

  in livingroom dance Comment by pianissima
• your body and food intake will be changing SO much. what feels good now may not feel good later (and vice versa), so it’s good to rely on your body-awareness a lot, rather going “well, yesterday i wanted this, so i’ll have it from now on.” are you i…

  in drunken eating Comment by pianissima
• zoe- that’s so interesting to hear. i wondered how you transitioned. i do that too. heartshapedsky- colon hydrotherapy will help guide these toxins out of the body. there is so much to throw out, sometimes we need a little spring cleaning.

  in sick/detox need help Comment by pianissima
• is that what the kids are these days? yo!

  in GARLIC.. yes or no Comment by pianissima
• luna blu- LOL. breathing is for chumps really. if you are having problems with garlic then by all means. i doubt it’s NECESSARY to eat it. i personally agree with 123. with all this talk of “toxic” raw foods i find myself wondering: maybe it’s bette…

  in GARLIC.. yes or no Comment by pianissima
• izhpt- i’d believe that, since the nuts are a lot lighter afterwards. my almonds seem almost hallow. honeygal- i just read it in “Raw Food Detox Diet” by Natalia Rose. it made a lot of sense, but unless you are experiencing problems i wouldn’t worry…

  in I'm done with nuts. Comment by pianissima
• nuts have enzyme inhibitors that keep them from sprouting before they are planted. when you soak them the inhibitors leach into the soak water, so you get an easier to digest nut. a wet nut is not easy to digest, so it’s best to leave it out to dry.…

  in I'm done with nuts. Comment by pianissima
• remember to soak them before you eat them (and make sure they are dry… wet nuts aren’t a good idea). i’m also with JoyceH. in times when you need to “fill up” nuts just aren’t the best option for me either. BUT, i don’t think it’s healthy to demoniz…

  in I'm done with nuts. Comment by pianissima