Raw Curls

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• What in particular are you finding 'earthy'? I don't find too much earthy except for sprouts. Are you eating fruits?

  in Want to go raw so many concerns Comment by Raw Curls
• I do buy my agave by the gallon as it lasts such a long time. Thing is, I don't use mass quantities of it. I'm not trying to justify using it, but when I do use it in a recipe, I'm not doing it for health, it's usually to satisfy my taste buds. So f…

  in raw agave nectar?? health fraud??? fructose not Levulose Comment by Raw Curls
• There are a number of ways to answer that question. I usually just say that everything I eat gives me protein. If someone asks in an obnoxious way I could turn it around and ask them where they get all their vitamins, minerals and fiber. Another goo…

  in The Protein Myth Comment by Raw Curls
• Hi Marta, This is late in adding to the thread, but I thought I'd throw in a few pointers to think about. Eat for enjoyment AND health. Try not to eat to lose weight or look a certain way, but eat based on how you feel. Eat what you know makes you f…

  in i really need some solid advice, or maybe just someone to talk to. Comment by Raw Curls
• I'm a little surprised there isn't even a basic fruit or veggie plate available. Well maybe not too surprised, I once went to a raw luck where the host wanted *everything* to be high gourmet raw recipes. I don't care for that, there should be balanc…

  in What to do when I can't even eat the food at Raw Potlucks!? Comment by Raw Curls
• Ambiguous - what I mean is that dates alone cannot *cause* diabetes. I can see how some people who already have blood sugar disorders may have problems eating sweet fruit. I strongly believe that through time and a healthy raw diet (and yes being ca…

  in Why do people eat so many dates, cashews, dehydrated foods? Comment by Raw Curls
• Parsley you absolutely cannot develop diabetes from eating dates or any other whole fruit. If someone is worried about developing diabetes what they should avoid is an overt amount of fat and refined sugar and flour as in fast food, candy bars, bake…

  in Why do people eat so many dates, cashews, dehydrated foods? Comment by Raw Curls
• gratefultobe thanks for the heads' up on that, I corrected my link. Oh, and also the FYI on Bryan's departure. Hopefully he will return. It is hard not to share or be extra enthusiastic, I've done it for many years, sometimes it falls on deaf ears, …

  in Why do people eat so many dates, cashews, dehydrated foods? Comment by Raw Curls
• I hafta ask...what in the world is *wrong* with dates? They are a whole food and if you eat them seasonally you are getting them fairly fresh. They may not be as fresh as bananas but heck, they are an ancient beautiful sweet lovely food. They are al…

  in Why do people eat so many dates, cashews, dehydrated foods? Comment by Raw Curls
• Hi Guys - I'm sorry I missed this thread this month - I'm going to do the Diva Detox diet from www.therawdivas.com starting this Sunday the 30th. I did it a couple of weeks ago and I really loved the discipline it gave me. If anybody has trouble get…

  in November 811RV Comment by Raw Curls
• My detox usually comes in the form of sleepiness, sometimes I'll take 2 naps a day. That's a sure sign that my body is trying to heal as healing happens during rest and sleep.

  in Detox Business Comment by Raw Curls
• I agree about the faulty reasoning, if you are already 100% raw then why break it just because others aren't eating. On the other hand, if the raw food isn't safe, that is a logical reason to allow some cooked in, not to mention if Indian food does …

  in India Raw..Anytips?? Comment by Raw Curls
• The thing I worry about with a government run health care system is the gov’t getting into my business and how I choose to raise my kids, school them, vaccinate them, etc. Will they come after me if I don’t follow the government guidelines and progr…

  in Elizabeth Edwards on Obama Healthcare Comment by Raw Curls
• Hi smiller – sorry to read that you are bored with raw food. Can you share what you used to eat and what you are now eating/creating that is getting so boring? On the SAD diet there is usually only a handful of foods that people eat, only mixed up a…

  in In need of encouragement! Comment by Raw Curls
• Are you practicing food combining? Eating sweet fruits too close to bedtime? Eating any foods with natural stimulants (such as the cacao as mentioned above)? What do you usually eat before you run? What is your daily average fat intake percentage (w…

  in I'm a mess! Any advice? Comment by Raw Curls
• I admit to having somewhat of a salt addiction, not in fruits but when I eat savory foods or salads. I went 2 weeks without salt and I was craving it the whole time, I didn't feel like my body needed it per se, it was just a craving, like "oh, I sur…

  in What do you know about SALT? Comment by Raw Curls
• Hi – thanks for the welcome! Swayze – I’ve been a Dr. D fan for a while, I used to go on his forum on vegsource a lot. It’s very slow to load though. I first saw him speaking about 7 years ago when I was first exposed to raw and was also enamored wi…

  in October 811 Comment by Raw Curls
• What an awesome thread…wish I’d seen this earlier…I’ve been trying to pursue this for years and would love the support. I got the book when it first came out and am re-reading Grain Damage as well. I can’t wait to jump in on the November challenge w…

  in October 811 Comment by Raw Curls
• I like bananas and find them so much more satisfying than anything else. Apparently all fruits and vegetables have been hybridized, either through natural or man-made processes. Also bananas have about the same amount of sugar or slightly less than …

  in too many bananas? Comment by Raw Curls
• The curious and the nice compliments are great, the thing that always gets me are the ignorant or defensive or just plain rude comments about how can I eat like this or where am I getting my nutrients, or I need protein. I don't criticize a cooked m…

  in Work reactions Comment by Raw Curls
• Happened on this and very thankful for this information. I've known about the 811 for many years, listened to tapes, watched lectures and videos, bought the book and have always been intrigued but found it too challenging. Many times after trying, u…

  in for all those struggling on 811 Comment by Raw Curls
• I haven't read all the posts so forgive me if I repeat something. I really don't buy that there are benefits to drinking milk that we wouldn't otherwise get from eating plant foods. Yes, there are benefits for calves and kids (baby goats) but it doe…

  in Why no milk? Comment by Raw Curls
• I've been using it for years and recently discovered, while in a Super Target store of all places, the citrus/orange scent. That is my favorite scent so far, before I was hooked on the almond scent. It doesn't lather like conventional soaps and body…

  in Dr. Bronners Comment by Raw Curls
• I don't buy the fresh fruit = diabetes myth either. I feel great the more fruit I eat, but I do have to say I feel better when I "earn" my fruit or workout after fueling up with a lot of fruit. I can't eat a ton of fruit and not use the energy by si…

  in Who eats mostly fruit? Comment by Raw Curls
• My eyes were always brown until I was a vegetarian and raw food eater, they are a glowy green amber now. When I moved to another state and applied for a driver's license the lady behind the counter told me they were "hazel" so I changed it from brow…

  in Change in eye colour Comment by Raw Curls
• In some ways I have respect for DW as he contributes to the raw community, in others I have some reservations about his marketeering ad supplementation pushing. I know he means well and believes what he does, but it's not right for everyone. The thi…

  in So David Wolfe has lied to me? Comment by Raw Curls
• Hi gratefultobe, now I just figured out how to check answered posts ha ha. I find that the Jewish and Catholic religions are very similar in that they tend to be more religious than spiritual, there are a lot of rules & laws o follow, etc. Lots …

  in Helloooo Raw Christians.... Comment by Raw Curls
• I am Christian (Messianic Jew) and it's great to stumble upon this thread. It is hard to find a niche, as the general Christian community tends to eat bad food and the general raw community is into a lot of new age/universe/mother earth spirituality…

  in Helloooo Raw Christians.... Comment by Raw Curls
• I've always used local honey, I don't buy the commercial stuff and don't use it very often, I don't have a problem using it myself. It's great for therapeutic use, sore throats and such, plus it's an antiseptic. It's a whole food as opposed to other…

  in What's Wrong With Honey? Comment by Raw Curls