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• Hi. I too am vegan (8+ years) and realized that not all vegan food is healthy! I have always enjoyed raw foods but just now in the last week taking the plunge. I have felt good, no cravings, some digestion issues but I think I am adjusting. try new …

  in Hello - from Michigan! Comment by bitt
• Go to the library and check out some gardening books on cold weather gardening. You could build a cold frame or hoophouse for greens. You will need to perhaps either buy starts (more chance of success) or start some plants inside. Chard and kale are…

  in My big black thumb Comment by bitt
• My husband got a food panel ELISA test done for his face outbreaks. Turns out he is allergic to a lot of stuff like garlic, bananas, flax, and white beans. If he eats garlic it can take up to 6 weeks to have a break out. So even if you are raw if yo…

  in pimples!! Comment by bitt
• I will be making more recipes that are banana free. For this smoothie I used a mango. before I was just eliminating the banana but it was not very tasty. This was a success! Banana-free smoothie recipe

  in Alternatives to banana Comment by bitt
• I tried making a pudding with avocado only and he did not like it. i did, but he’s the one allergic to them. so i am going to try mango next time.

  in Alternatives to banana Comment by bitt
• I had a few ideas but you may have already thought of it and not be able to do it for certain reasons. First, can you get social security? A health problem that is severe enough for you to not be able to work should qualify. although it can be a pro…

  in I needs some help!!! Comment by bitt
• sunflower seeds and walnuts might be cheaper than almonds. fruit is pretty expensive in northern climates this time of year. I can’t wait until the farmer’s markets are back. try trader joe’s or costco for avacados too. spinach in the bunch is cheap…

  in Days 1 & 2 sticker shock Comment by bitt
• I buy walnuts in small batches. They never seem to last more than a few days around here anyway. :-)

  in How do you store walnuts? Comment by bitt
• I have been comparason shopping. trader joes is pretty cheap for somethings like avocados, bags of lemons and stuff. but I don’t get greens from them. I get whatever greens are on sale, my local coop had spinach 2 for $3 which is super cheap for the…

  in raw on a budget Comment by bitt
• I feel like I ate a LOT today but I am just starting out and wanted to try everything. Breakfast: one carrot/apple/pear juice AND a mango/banana/orange smoothie Snack #1: larabar (cinamon roll) Lunch: cabbage wraps with shredded carrot and zucchini,…

  in What Did You Eat Today? Comment by bitt
• I have some of the same questions, being new to raw as well. I love berries and don’t want to give up frozen ones just yet. When they get in season, I am sure I will buy lots to freeze, but also eat lots too. :-) I don’t have an extra freezer either…

  in frozen? freeze dried? green smoothies? Comment by bitt
• my first day of being raw is nearing the end and I have felt satisfied all day. the hardest part for me is that I have jaw pain and stiffness so chewing greens and stuff is hard. After having so much fresh carrot juice I will probably get most of my…

  in new to raw...loving it! Comment by bitt
• Good for you. I hope you can find everything you need. An hour can be rough. You will have to plan ahead (unlike me).

  in Boy am I nervous! Greetings from New Mexico! Comment by bitt
• I forgot to say I like most premade raw crackers and have for awhile but they are pretty dry. Need spreads for sure.

  in Favorite Pre-Made foods/Snacks to buy? Comment by bitt
• I’ve been into Lara Bars for awhile before even considering raw. I actually had to quit because of the price but now while I am raw I am allowing myself the indulgence. Yumm! The cinnamon roll and apple spice. even the cocoa one I love.

  in Favorite Pre-Made foods/Snacks to buy? Comment by bitt
• i grew up hating some veggies and I have to say radishes and turnips are not my favorites. but I do agree with winona, eating from local sources has been a great way to enjoy food at a new level. tomatoes from a store do not compare to fresh off the…

  in Who still hates a vegetable? Comment by bitt
• Hi Daisychick. So sorry to hear of your loss. I too eat for emotional reasons. Being aware of it is half the battle. I hope you find that you are fully satisfied eating raw foods. I have not had many cravings since starting about a week ago. Good lu…

  in A comfort eating newbie! Comment by bitt
• yep I can’t eat as much at once too. today I didn’t finish half my lunch that I packed. came back to it later though. I am grazing a lot.

  in Only need tiny amounts of food?! Comment by bitt
• I have gone both ways. I sweat in the pits a lot so I have to shave in order to decrease the moisture. Legs I do once in a while if I feel like it. I guess it is also seasonal for me. My husband does not care either way. I personally do not like the…

  in Do you shave pits/legs? Comment by bitt
• Protein: i know that veggies have protein in them. cooking it actually reduces the amount of protein in them. Also NUTS have a lot of protein. I think I am swtiching from eating too much soy protein to eating a variety of nut proteins and some sprou…

  in How important are grains/beans/legumes? Comment by bitt
• lalala I have been tempted by my husband’s tortilla chips. they were a huge weakness for me in the past. I made some pumpkin seed crackers. I also have my cupboard stocked “just in case” with nuts, packaged raw stuff. Although I really haven’t neede…

  in Where are YOU having trouble? Comment by bitt
• i have been raw for less than a week but i have been vegan and wheat free for several years and what I try to do if I see other food that tempts me is think of how sick i have felt when I ate those foods. since I get pretty sick when eating wheat, u…

  in Where are YOU having trouble? Comment by bitt
• didn’t read them all so someone may have said this but i threw some in my smoothie tonight and it was great.

  in The AVOCADO Comment by bitt
• My naturopath told me not to exercise when I have a cold. I take vitamins and haven’t had a cold in almost a year. And that one was from camping in May without proper equipment (stupid idea yeah). Rest, eat well, and take lots of vitamin A and C. Th…

  in exercising with a cold Comment by bitt
• yep mine are greener too. they used to be brownish green but now are more 50-50.

  in Change in eye colour Comment by bitt
• hemp is amazing. it has the best amino acids for you, better than flax. it is so ridiculous that it is not grown in the US.

  in Great hemp info Comment by bitt
• gluten free oats are oats that are not contaminated by wheat. most often wheat and oats are grown together therefore oats have wheat residue all over them. I am looking for some gluten-free oat groats to sprout. BTW, I am celiac too and I am too sca…

  in D0 wheat berries have gluten? Comment by bitt
• sorry i’ve been out in lala land a bit. blogging, berry picking, eating. :-) i had so much fun hanging out with angie! she’s amazing and of course superman is the coolest. what a creative kid and mom. wow angie you did so well on your trip staying r…

  in Mangers in a Mange land... Comment by bitt
• ouch, elbow in a brace. hope you get better soon strawberry.

  in Mangers in a Mange land... Comment by bitt
• blue-yeah the underground tour was fun. i finally went on it after 5 years living here. i went with my student so he skipped all the brothel references, but we got a lot of potty humor. they loved it. we have been watching “deadwood” and it reminds …

  in Mangers in a Mange land... Comment by bitt