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• a while back someone posted about the mandatory radiation of leafy greens in the US. do you think they are already doing it anyway? i often wonder if we can even trust something that says “organic” at the supermarket. other than the fact that it sou…

  in Codex Alimentarius Comment by pianissima
• the magic bullet was at costco today for $49. i cannot praise this item enough, esp. if you are cooking for one. it is food processor, blender and grinder in one. it gets nuts to a powder, you can make great salad dressings, sauces, curries… but i a…

  in first raw food purchases - what should they be?? Comment by pianissima
• RCBAlive- whole foods doesn’t juice organic produce? wow. i just assumed since it was an organic market (and that’s why i shop there!) that the juice was organic. that’s too bad indeed. rawmama- but yes, this is great for people short on cash, and f…

  in juice pulp at whole foods Comment by pianissima
• are you going to be in LA at all? i don’t know of any in malibu per se. but in venice there is “euphoria loves rawvolution” and santa monica has juliano’s restaurant. and “cru” however, california fare is in my opinion very raw friendly. i asked one…

  in Restaurants in Malibu, CA Comment by pianissima
• munchie- i think you assume, as i did, that you are going to find the “truth” about raw food. the more i read about it, the more i understand that there are SO many mixed opinions about what to eat, when to eat it, how much to heat it, etc… there’s …

  in Newbie Page Comment by pianissima
• cucumbers are my miracle food for flying. especially since we can’t take water on anymore. i take them on whole and eat them throughout the flight. very alkaline, very soothing on the stomach, and very hydrating. watermelon (when it’s in season thou…

  in Fear of Flying Comment by pianissima
• i think there was a discussion about this earlier and a bunch of people agreed that spinach is a great “beginner green.” it barely changes the flavor because it is so creamy and sweet. and dare i say it makes the smoothie a bit frothy?

  in Green Smoothies for beginners? Comment by pianissima
• i use a mix of greens since reading that a variety ensures you are getting the full sprectrum of nutrients (something i got from “green for life”) i mostly use either apple or pear, but that’s just for taste and consistency, since i like making gree…

  in A question of smoothies: simple or complex? Comment by pianissima
• i eat kombu sheets like they’re jerky.

  in seaweed lovers Comment by pianissima
• i have in the past. but i never enjoyed it as much as yoga. if you love it, it’s a GREAT form of exercise. have you tried the original “reformer” classes?

  in Pilates? Comment by pianissima
• i have had kelp noodles, but not this brand. my asian grocery sells them. they taste pretty much like something you’d yank from out of the water if you lived near the ocean. the texture is chewy like licorice (the candy) or those awful rope candies …

  in sea tangle kelp noodles Comment by pianissima
• mmtol- saladacco. that would certainly help me make the most out of wintry repetition of veggies (not much selection in the northeast!).

  in need winter inspiration Comment by pianissima
• 123- that recipe looks fabulously non-dense and filling. will try. plus, i forgot about almond mylk, that might be a good thing to drink every once in a while in this weather. thank you! 1christine- i have tried soups actually, but can’t find one th…

  in need winter inspiration Comment by pianissima
• i like this idea a lot. visual “recipes” are best for me anyway. i second this!

  in Raw food photo section Comment by pianissima
• ah. yes. RCBAlive, especially if you have a heater that pushes out dry air (which my old house does) instead of something like a radiator. i use to use my humidifier at night. you can get a cheap one at walgreens or the like. i think 1-3 hrs before …

  in Sore throat Comment by pianissima
• i was also going to say reflux. do you leave enough time to digest before going to bed?

  in Sore throat Comment by pianissima
• i use celery, fennel (fronds and white part) and apple or pear, THEN a mix of collards, dino kale (adds a great nutmeg-y type flavor), parsley, kale, and spinach… whatever greens i have basically. i’ve been adding less and less fruit and more and mo…

  in Green Smoothie possibilities! Comment by pianissima
• favorites- green smoothies—with copious amounts of lacinato kale and spinach. coconut water—if only i had my own tree… alas, i make it a rare treat. fresh romaine cup—small to medium sized inner leaves of a crisp lettuce, arranged front facing in a …

  in Raw Zest Comment by pianissima
• marienord- agreed. agreed. if only that had been al gore’s speech. maybe when you REALLY are excepting the prize. that’s a pretty awesome dream. =)

  in Livestock's Long Shadow Comment by pianissima
• the least expensive option for me has been to ask for how ever many “small green salads” i need. these “side salads” are just greens. sneaking in some almonds or your own avocado is an option. HOWEVER, if you are going to a nice restaurant, never un…

  in Restaurant Salads Comment by pianissima
• dehydrate them? you can make your own green powder. better than freezing i’d assume.

  in Freezing greens? Comment by pianissima
• i believe it depends on your level of physical activity and the climate you live in. the places bananas, pineapples, mangoes etc grow are sunny… people are outside a lot, sweating, getting lots of sunshine and doing OUTDOOR activities.

  in The importance of fruit? Comment by pianissima
• renoir- about that, i sometimes read through these threads and find people bashing themselves for falling off the raw wagon. they refer to eating cheesecake, or binging on cookies or chips,etc. i think there are ways to integrate when necessary with…

  in Raw Travel Comment by pianissima
• cucumbers are a favorite travel item for me, especially for plane travel where they confiscate your water and make you buy dasani! this last trip i had 2 entire cukes that i chomped on the whole way. i also bring baggies of celery, fennel and bok ch…

  in Raw Travel Comment by pianissima
• REALLY like chris’ suggestion. also, you could put a link for “older discussions” and “start a discussion” near the active discussions. that way you don’t have to scroll back up to the top to find it (i’ve figured it out by now obviously, but i didn…

  in Home Page Change? Comment by pianissima
• i have read some interviews with doug graham and listened to his interview at the raw food summit this summer. i think his diet works well for him. it seems he lives between florida and costa rica (if i understand correctly). a high sugar fruit diet…

  in Who's there on a 80\10\10? Comment by pianissima
• there was a great thread a while back that got quite heated about what it means to be 100% vegan, or 100% raw… called “100% vegan” i think, in the “being raw” section. perception is a funny thing… anyway, welcome!

  in Raw foodist Comment by pianissima
• well there’s actually no doubt that they are cooked. i’ve read they are inedible raw.

  in Edamame Comment by pianissima
• i am so grateful for the continual POSITIVE discoveries in life… mindfulness, deep breathing, physical yoga practice, raw food, music… and the most important one of all for me is the discovery that happiness is INFINITE. things can always get BETTER…

  in GRATITUDE Comment by pianissima
• that’s fun and AWESOME. think it’s true? can’t hurt…

  in Giving away FREE food - NOW Comment by pianissima