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• that would be great if it works! I burn easily so slather on the sunscreen. unfortunately, i should not be doing this because I am Vit D deficient. i gotta stick my head in the sun more often. :-)

  in Raw Skin Doesn't sunburn? Comment by bitt
• bring some sort of stuff to add to salads. then if you go out you can get a plain salad and add stuff to it. that way you will feel more “normal”. lara bars and flax crackers are yummy. look up at least one restaurant or health food place that you m…

  in Trip Eating Comment by bitt
• I’m so happy for you! I hope you can be an inspiration to others. Because I am trying to cure or alleviate some of my health problems through raw foods, this is encouraging to hear. Thanks.

  in Cure Diabetes with raw food Comment by bitt
• good for you jenergy. i have had times where i have wondered if i was alcoholic. my grandmother had a big drinking problem and my mom and sister have been struggling recently. i tried so hard to quit before i was raw but it was just too hard. after …

  in Alcohol and Raw Foods Comment by bitt
• for me it is also about addiction. my grandmother was an alcoholic so I am trying to steer clear of that path. i need to only put things in my body right now that are super-healthy for me. for relaxing I have also tried kava. but i think you can onl…

  in Alcohol and Raw Foods Comment by bitt
• pianissima that is the hardest thing for me so far. I have hardly craved other foods (well excpet chocolate) but I have bad cravings for wine. I keep trying to distract myself with other things. it sometimes works. I tried some kombacha tonight. it …

  in Alcohol and Raw Foods Comment by bitt
• i am curious too. i do not think artichokes can be but can’t think of anything else right now.

  in What not to eat... Comment by bitt
• I love my Sigg. I hope it is safe. I have given up Nalgene since when I found out they were supplying products to scientists that are used to torture rabbits and other small animals. I hope Sigg continues to do well. down with nalgene! so I still do…

  in Toxins in water bottles Comment by bitt
• I have been using up to a cup a day of frozen fruit in my smoothies. But berry season is coming in a few months and then I will stock up. Blueberries freeze very well so stock up when they are in season. I have been buying a local kind which do not …

  in Frozen Fruit and Vegies Comment by bitt
• after reading about chia in countless blogs and in victoria boutenko’s book, i researched them. I simply have to try them. I am going to order them online because i haven’t seen them anywhere.

  in where to buy chia seeds Comment by bitt
• does the fruitarian diet include greens? i thought it did.

  in Eating just fruit Comment by bitt
• raw broccoli gives me a tummyache too.

  in darn vegetables giving me gas lol Comment by bitt
• yeah i was a swimmer and need to get back into as well. i used to use a swim cap and soap off really well after the swim but it is somewhat damaging to your skin. Unless you have a lake nearby and a wetsuit, I suppose it is the best you can do. Ys a…

  in Swimming! Comment by bitt
• raw wine? wowie! tell me some brands.

  in phew! a pear to the rescue. Comment by bitt
• it totally depends. check a calorie counter that can be personally tailored to you. search gone raw for “calorie” and you’ll find it.

  in Caloric intake for an active raw vegan Comment by bitt
• a calorie counter will tell you how much you need to eat to maintain your current weight. then look up the calories for the food you are eating and add it up. if you are eating less that is required to maintain your weight, in theory you will loose …

  in Weight issue Comment by bitt
• i have been having a little oil and vinegar. the other day i had my salad plain. it’s kinda nice that way after you get used to it.

  in Newbie question about salad dressing Comment by bitt
• I have been through so much with my family with eating! So has my husband being that I have been vegetarian for over 15 years and not eating wheat. Then became vegan and was vegan police! I threw out all the meat in the house when I came home and ju…

  in I need to vent!! Comment by bitt
• are sweet potatoes ok to eat raw?

  in Cheap vegetable slicer/ noodler Comment by bitt
• Forgot to say for skin I have heard flax oil (which I take) and pears are both excellent for skin. add some to the smoothies.

  in Forum lurker finally registers... Comment by bitt
• I actually came across your post in a search for “poop”. I have them same thing. They are green and seeds in them. I think that is normal but I am looking for more info. I need a book that is more than just recipes! I am really glad that your health…

  in Forum lurker finally registers... Comment by bitt
• some places give to organizations like food not bombs (vegan food for free—intended for those with less $$ or homeless). when I worked with food not bombs they were not getting much from whole foods. I have my suspicions about what happens but emplo…

  in woohoo!! Comment by bitt
• yes be careful at whole food because they put the conventional stuff out front and then hide the organic stuff. luckily, they have selection so like if most of the apples are $2.99 a pound at least I found the braeburn for $1.99. whole foods is noto…

  in woohoo!! Comment by bitt
• i am on day 4 of being 100% raw and have not craved sugar at all. i think carrots and apples are keeping my very satisfied. :-)

  in Indulged in non-raw sweets? Not as good as expected? Comment by bitt
• amysue I love that sorrel. It is so yummy. I haven’t found it anywhere, but I used to get it at this garden I worked at. Delicious, you are so lucky!

  in I'd like to get into wild herb collecting. Comment by bitt
• Ok, I am wrong about the flower. I remember learning it somewhere but of course then that person was wrong. I’ve just done a little research and nothing I have found says that any part is toxic. The flowers are often made into dandelion wine, and ro…

  in I'd like to get into wild herb collecting. Comment by bitt
• I have been amazed at how many green dandelion leaves are out this time of year. So I foraged some on the hillside this afternoon and put them in a smoothie. A bit tart but some raspberries balanced it out…go for it pomegranate!

  in I'd like to get into wild herb collecting. Comment by bitt
• Ok, just be careful you are picking what you are supposed to be picking…do not forget christopher mccandless from “into the wild”. i have gone on herb walks with professionals. it is definitely far better than a book. but some of the best tasting pl…

  in I'd like to get into wild herb collecting. Comment by bitt
• Vit. D due to not much sun!(I live in Seattle)

  in supplements Comment by bitt
• you are so considerate. i’ve been waking the whole house up with the juicer! :-)

  in How long do smoothies keep? Comment by bitt