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• lara bars: i think some of the nuts in the bars might be blanched or something, but the bar itself is not cooked. i have been trying to make my own bars instead but i keep lara bars in my bag for “emergency hunger attacks” in which case eating a lar…

  in Fat for weight loss/ and question about Larabars... Comment by bitt
• my husband is vegan and we were both vegan when we met. since i’ve gone raw, he is raw at home and cooked or raw (depending on mood and what’s available) outside of the home. he is on a trip now and has been visiting the health food store for green …

  in RAW or SAD partners? Comment by bitt
• that’s funny! i have not even tried a durian yet so don’t worry. cucumber is a great idea. i have seen water bottles with a filter. i will have to look into it.

  in airplane travel Comment by bitt
• I look at my stomach and see fat too so I decided to start measuring it too see if it actually shrinks. I know it has some, but often I am a little “full” after eating and it bulges a bit which is deceiving. it seems to be “thinnest” in the morning.…

  in Condemnable stomach fat... Comment by bitt
• usually 2. i can’t put them in my smoothies because i share with my husband who is allergic. each banana is about 74 calories.

  in Bananas: Simple Question Comment by bitt
• I have been taking vegan EFAs, wonder if that is helping me at all. I have been dry brushing for a few weeks now and also getting the affected area in the sun and it is much better. I have not done the coconut oil, better order some online. And reco…

  in Keratosis Pilaris Comment by bitt
• i am off the amitriptaline (sp?) but having trouble getting to sleep and stay asleep. i am on an herbal remedy from my naturopath. my doctor for my other medication is own of town and left me high and dry with no meds or refills. so i may just have …

  in medication detox Comment by bitt
• thank you so much meditating. i met with my rhemotologist today and she was all for getting off the amitriptalyine. i told her all about the nightmares (twice I have woken up screaming), dry throat (she said she could tell it was dry from the way I …

  in medication detox Comment by bitt
• lalala thank you that means a lot. i was mis-diagnosed with fibromyalgia before the mono was diagnosed. i think many of my symptoms were similar. i read a whole book on fibromyalgia and related to a lot of it. i haven’t been eating any typical SAD f…

  in medication detox Comment by bitt
• thanks for all your support an honesty. each medication i have chosen to take over the years has been a very difficult decision and i have always tried to do an herbal method first. most of my medications i have to take because of life-threatening o…

  in medication detox Comment by bitt
• yes, i do need to find a physican who is better at balancing this stuff. luckily, the herbs I am taking are for a finite time frame. they are for my re-activated mono. the one i have the most problem with is amitriptaline for my nerve pain. when i d…

  in medication detox Comment by bitt
• is it allergies? ‘tis the season for it.

  in What's up with my respiratory system? Comment by bitt
• i like to have a few crackers here and there so i really have liked it. but i could probably do without, i just might buy more raw stuff at the store (like lara bars and flax crackers). i figure i will save money in the long run. and it adds some yu…

  in Do I reeeeally need a dehydrator?? Comment by bitt
• this is interesting topic because i have been thinking about this a lot. whether to come “out” with certain people (non-vegetarians mostly!). since i have had more energy, i finally feel like doing stuff! which is a good thing. I have told the peopl…

  in out of the closet (or pantry?) Comment by bitt
• wow 40 pounds! what an accomplishment! i tend to go nuts on nuts at times so i have learned to pace myself a bit. eat a small handful of nuts and raisins then have a fruit. then later if i am still hungry i can have more. nuts are really good for pr…

  in Our goal-100% Comment by bitt
• way to go! half he battle is realizing you have to change. i have always been lazy too. the i realized it is low energy due to nutritional deficiencies, not laziness! once you fill your body with amazing foods, you will have more energy. focus on wh…

  in Our goal-100% Comment by bitt
• i am sensitive so I have to only use glycerine soap. although i have on occasion used dr. bronners and been fine.

  in what do you bathe with? Comment by bitt
• ugh…i felt like binging tonight. i was tired and headachy because of some medication things I am going through. but all my raw food is so “precious” to me that i did not want to cheapen it but binging. i slowed down and drank some kombacha. i realiz…

  in All Eating Disorders.... Comment by bitt
• although it never really got out of control i would say that i have had emotional eating/binging in the not-too-distant past. many of my family members have had weight issues and eating disorders (anorexia and bulumia). Now, I have finally felt in c…

  in All Eating Disorders.... Comment by bitt
• i think spinach with orange, banana and mango would be yummy. yes i have used lettuce in a smoothie.

  in Need a Good Morning Green Smoothie Suitable for a 12-year-old Comment by bitt
• that is a good idea to get a digital thermometer. thanks for the tip.

  in Why are my breads getting sour? Comment by bitt
• Once you get into a routine it will be easier. i only make complex recipes once in awhile, so I don’t cheat! i like to have crackers around and some sort of bar/sweet thing. other than that it is green smoothies, salads, and simple wraps for me. I h…

  in Feeling so discouraged Comment by bitt
• i lost 7 more pounds in 5 days. of course, i know depending on the time of day, etc the scale changes but i know i have fat that needs to come off! my problem has always been that i exercise to get fit but then get hungrier. raw has solved that prob…

  in Weight loss Comment by bitt
• i honestly don’t have a scale, but I am sure i loss at least 10 pounds. i am down a whole pants size and they are loose. my belly is where i had my weight and it is much smaller. because of my back injury i can’t do much exercise other than walking …

  in Weight loss Comment by bitt
• I’ve lost 10 pounds in one month of raw.

  in Weight loss Comment by bitt
• yup my work is like that too. i just give away the food or throw it out. it is poison anyhow. we have quite a few people whose hobby is baking and always feel the need to bake for every meeting. I have gotten used to saying no and I just bring lots …

  in Workaholic seeking advice Comment by bitt
• i don’t make any with banana since my husband is allergic. we do kale, peaches, berries. or mango and kale. the mango or peaches are great for making it smooth if you don’t have a banana. actually I made one the other day with red chard and mixed be…

  in what's your go-to green smoothie recipe? Comment by bitt
• I have the opposite. I “go” more regularly now than before cooked vegan. Also I am less stressed on raw. I think it has to be the right time. Every body is different.

  in Interesting... Comment by bitt
• i like chia seeds. they have protein as well. tips for green smoothies: start with just a leaf of green then gradually add more and more green each day. the taste takes some getting used to. here is a blog of a raw toddler’s diet: http://rawtoddlera…

  in Complete Proteins??? Comment by bitt
• i think people have some good advice. as a teacher for the past 10 years, I notice that food definitely affects kids moods. perhaps a food log so you can look for trends? from my own experience, it takes time for the body to detox off gluten (up to …

  in What Do You Use for Medicine? Comment by bitt