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• ps: yes i would like to get off meds too. all of my meds are for my pain and low energy so when that gets better i plan to do it with my naturopath’s help. i admire your courage.

  in Anti-depressants and going raw Comment by bitt
• please be careful! I have had some VERY bad reactions to going off meds too drastically. if i were you i would wait and let the raw effect take place then go off the meds. when i did go off my meds for awhile, i switched over to st. john’s wort, fla…

  in Anti-depressants and going raw Comment by bitt
• i almost didn’t want to respond to this because i am in a different situation but I can relate to your wife. I am a teacher and I have done preschool and nannying so i know how it is. Kids are exhausting but don’t burn calories in the same way other…

  in Weight lose and best workout for a gym Comment by bitt
• thanks. yeah when i first became vegan i was a preacher. but i have learned that it takes time. i convinced by brother to be a vegetarian by leaving a “why vegan” in his room one day. he got it. my husband has his first green smoothie this morning! …

  in How to Change the World! Comment by bitt
• I went through a similar situation: my first year teaching AND planning a wedding. I think planning a wedding is one of the most stressful things ever. And of course, things like picking out a dress seem silly when your health is at risk. Certainly …

  in Possible diagnosis of early menopause at age 25?? Comment by bitt
• i saw some raw ones in the raw section of my health food store. they had dried ones too.

  in I need some raw olives. Comment by bitt
• i agree with all who said 1 avocado is ok. i personally have about a half on most days but i also eat coconut and nuts and seeds. i haven't gained any weight. i'm curious why you are so worried about losing weight, from your picture, you look very t…

  in One avocado a day? Comment by bitt
• it’s a very different type of fat and your body processes it differently than fats from animal products. what diet were you on before? there are these diet trends that go through american culture that say “fat is bad” one day and then “carbs are bad…

  in worried about fat content Comment by bitt
• I have been reading a lot about juice fasts and juice feasts lately and I think the latest research out there shows that you really shouldn’t do it on water alone. juices provide your body energy but do not tax the digestive system so your body can …

  in A new beginning? Comment by bitt
• I have a pretty cheap blender and I find I have to give it time. I blend for a few minutes, then let it rest. I blend for up to 5 min. It does the job ok, no chunks. You also need to CHEW your smoothie, since the enzymes released in your saliva help…

  in Green smoothie or salad? Comment by bitt
• bluedolphin, that is good advice but everyone seems to be doing it. i looked up green for life at my library (which has a database for all the libraries in seattle) and there are 29 holds on it for 9 copies. wow!

  in Crying in the name of raw... Comment by bitt
• i think at first it probably is expensive, because you are trying out new things and figuring out what you like. the same thing happened to me when I first became vegetarian then cut out gluten. my first week of all raw I was at the grocery store al…

  in Crying in the name of raw... Comment by bitt
• i plan to do one this summer, when it’s cheaper and more available at the markets. I have been wondering though, what is the difference between a juice feast and a juice fast? I have read up on juice feasts and it seems that is more a smoothie-based…

  in First Juice Feast- Any joiners? Comment by bitt
• since i am trying not to go broke, occaisionally i will get a lemon that is not organic. or bananas if the organic ones are not ripe. not ideal. since melons are not in season right now in the north chances are pretty slim that they are organic. i f…

  in Eating ALL organic? Comment by bitt
• we plan to adopt for environmental reasons. i understand that women and men have children for emotional reasons but i think we need to broaden our idea of what a family is. nuclear family lifestyle is really not very sustainable. americans use up mo…

  in overpopulation and sustainability Comment by bitt
• Cinnamon Rolls I have made about 4-5 recipes from here so far and this is my favorite. You just have to have the cashew-coconut frosting with it too.

  in #1 recipe Comment by bitt
• i had some today on kelp noodles with bean sprouts. mmmmm

  in Tahini....?? Comment by bitt
• i think it’s important to try to have a few meals in a row raw so you can see how your body feels. then wehn you eat cooked foods again see how you feel. add more raw juices. if you do not have a juicer, see if you can find a place to buy a fresh ju…

  in looking for some advice Comment by bitt
• two days ago i noticed my skin had a different look to it. (I’m 2 weeks raw) not as much glow but rosy cheeks. my eyes still have bags under them though. still waiting for that to clear up.

  in Glowing Skin, WHEN??? Comment by bitt
• i think i look less pale and it has been 1 1/2 weeks of raw.

  in Glowing Skin, WHEN??? Comment by bitt
• equipment: dehydrator, blentec, cuisinart, miniprep chopper, juicer, mango pitter, apple/pear corer, apple slicer, zester, grater, wustof knives, wooden spoons, mixing bowls, citrus juicer in the cabinet: nori, coconut, walnuts, raisins, raw revolut…

  in What's in Your Kitchen? Comment by bitt
• that would be amazing if it helped me. i have had severe back pain for 3 years. it is very debilitating. i am crossing my fingers. anyhow, i am also very happy for you littlebirdie.

  in Raw Foods Cured my Back Pain Comment by bitt
• yep i ate a banana after my salad for lunch and my stomach was not happy. it’s weird i can take it together in a smoothie form. and pears and apples are fine after lunch.

  in Feeling Discouraged:( Comment by bitt
• welcome rhazula. i was born in nassau county. it is nice to know there are raw foodies there. :-)

  in Newbie from New York Comment by bitt
• maybe spinach would be easier to digest than kale. or juice it rather than in smoothie form. i think it’s cool you are doing that! so many parents give their kids junk.

  in Raw for Toddler Comment by bitt
• hi avocado!

  in Curious Comment by bitt
• i only know herbs. stinging nettles. it sounds kooky but my friend lent me her magnetic necklace when I was having an allergy outbreak 5 years ago. I wore it for a few weeks. I have never had allergies again.

  in fruits/veg for allergy relief? Comment by bitt
• yeah i am confused about this too. mine also says RAW on it. there definitely was a non-raw option. even if it is technically not “raw” I still do not think it is as bad as cane sugar. or as addictive. at least for me.

  in agave nectar-- raw?? Comment by bitt
• Rhazula, thanks for sharing that link. I am so impressed with these stories. Mostly I am not as concerned with weight loss (although it is a good side effect if the pounds are not needed) but with curing major health problems, which Valerie Winters …

  in Anyone getting by primarily on green smoothies? Comment by bitt
• i have tahini everyday! 1 teaspoon with 1 teaspoon cider vinegar on salads. yum. i love nutritiondata.com it’s a great resource for us health nuts.

  in iron sources in raw (vegan) food Comment by bitt