Suasoria

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• Have you seen 'Simply Raw,' the documentary about the people with diabetes who go 100% raw for 30 days at Tree of Life? I don't know where you live, but there are screenings here and there throughout the U.S. Here is a recent thread too http://goner…

  in Type 1 Diabetes and raw foods Comment by Suasoria
• I can't offer much help personally, but maybe this will: http://www.thegardendiet.com/ The couple in the above site has some of the most glowing-gorgeous healthiest children I've ever seen!

  in Anyone been through this? Comment by Suasoria
• Just a warning, DH and I have both injured ourselves opening the little b@$t@rds. I have nothing more than a half-inch scar, but DH needed ten stitches!

  in I got a coconut, now what?! Comment by Suasoria
• I think both can be used healthfully. Nutritional yeast is generally a good addition to vegan diets for its B vitamins. I see no reason to avoid it. I tend to prefer agave to maple syrup because agave's sweeter (so I can use less).

  in Nutritional yeast and maple syrup? Comment by Suasoria
• This thread is fascinating as always not for what it says about food and diet, but what it says about us. Helge & Elena, congratulations - I hope you enjoy the journey. I have also heard the 80% term thrown around, and I think what it really mea…

  in How much is 80 procent raw? Comment by Suasoria
• I'm pretty sure Nwenna Kai at Taste of the Goddess in L.A. makes this kind of "leather" in her restaurant. I wonder if she has a recipe somewhere on the 'net?

  in Vegetable leather Comment by Suasoria
• I only soak when the recipe calls for it. I don't eat a lot of nuts for snacking or whatnot.

  in Unsoaked Nuts Comment by Suasoria
• No, but it's an acceptable substitute if you want to avoid nama shoyu. I think it tastes more like a concentrated vegetable broth, but not quite as rich or salty.

  in I was wondering..... Comment by Suasoria
• It can be hard to meet the caloric needs for your high-functioning lifestyle (work, play, exercise) on fruits and veggies alone. Fats are good for brain function and energy, so a very low-fat diet can be difficult for active people. In addition to t…

  in Raw Vegan Lacking Calories ... (question) Comment by Suasoria
• My question is, how long before you can move out? : D

  in Coming Clean Comment by Suasoria
• A younger cousin has serious kidney problems (I blame years of antibiotics as a kid). I don't remember her doctor discussing potassium, but DH and I helped train her mom to get a green smoothie into her every morning, no more than one serving of pro…

  in kidney disease Comment by Suasoria
• I don't know. Toasted nori does tend to hold up better with moist fillings - but I can't get over the flavor issue of salty green food in baklava...

  in nori sheets for philo dough in bakalva Comment by Suasoria
• I can't see nori sheets working in a sweet, sticky dessert recipe. They're too salty - and they will probably get soggy/chewy instantly.

  in nori sheets for philo dough in bakalva Comment by Suasoria
• Oh Pam, the kiwi story is awesome. Two dried fruits come to mind - sun-dried persimmons from the farmers' market, sold by a guy whose farm is somewhere outside Fresno (look him up, heh). I've also had dried persimmons from Asian markets but they are…

  in what "first bite" experience will you always remember---in a good way? Comment by Suasoria
• I think you're asking a very, very broad question, and I doubt you will find consensus even on a raw food site. Here's a recent topic about salt, though - http://goneraw.com/forum/sea-salt

  in anyone know of any knowledgeable nutrition/raw sources? Comment by Suasoria
• Bumping for the newbies.

  in Favorite Raw Internet Storefronts(?) Comment by Suasoria
• Bump for the newbies who want to know where to buy everything.

  in Favorite Raw Internet Storefronts(?) Comment by Suasoria
• Waterbaby, amen to iHerb - fast shipping, always a great experience, service, everything top-notch.

  in Favorite Raw Internet Storefronts(?) Comment by Suasoria
• Actually I'm not sure if that's Matt & Angela's site or not, but this one definitely is http://www.therawfoodworld.com/ Good for comparison purposes, anyway. Use coupon code RawSuccess for 5% off. Anyway, I trust them both.

  in Favorite Raw Internet Storefronts(?) Comment by Suasoria
• Natural Zing is probably our number one source, followed closely by Matt Monarch's web store because he has such crazy sales from time to time. I *think* it's www.livingnutritionals.com - my husband does most of the ordering so I'm nt 100% sure.

  in Favorite Raw Internet Storefronts(?) Comment by Suasoria
• Just to chime in, welcome! This site is chock-full of information and advice. It just depends on how much surfing you feel like doing. In addition to the "sticky" threads at the top of the forum pages, which have the general info, if you ever get bo…

  in A little lost. Comment by Suasoria
• I like coconut oil (topically and internally) as well as a vitamin E stick for lips. I too have heard that it's the un-natural ingredients that are harmful and should be avoided, but a safe product isn't an awful addiction in my book...

  in Lip Balm Comment by Suasoria
• I guess it depends on one's belief systems. For some, looking at meat is like looking at suffering on a platter - not just the animal's suffering, but the people all along the chain. You can't tell me that someone whose job it is to slit an animal's…

  in Religious Misunderstandings--RELATIVE-ly speaking... Comment by Suasoria
• I think you're very much mistaken in the statement that "most people" will eat meat or cooked foods when socializing. This is certainly not the case with most of the people here, nor most of the vegans/vegetarians I know personally. (I would be abou…

  in does being a raw foodie hurt your social life? Comment by Suasoria
• Plain! I love them more than any other citrus. There were always two or three in our Christmas stockings as a kid. After peeling, my ritual is to spend a long LONG time taking off every little shred of white pith, until they're totally naked. It hei…

  in Tangerines Comment by Suasoria
• I think manufacturers are getting more accustomed to hearing this question. One way to phrase it is "Does product X fit into a raw food diet, or is it heated above 118 degrees during processing?"

  in How does one make an informed purchase of oils, to make sure they are really raw? Comment by Suasoria
• I would trust Bitt's sources - I myself have read/heard that there is little to no nutritional difference between conventionally grown and organically grown produce. This of course is not "health difference" or "environmental difference," strictly "…

  in Reduced Produce Bin Comment by Suasoria
• I can understand needing to dash to the corner store for something you're out of, but my personal feelings on food shopping: I like to support the people who provide my food. I always prefer to buy food from someone I know versus someone I don't, so…

  in Reduced Produce Bin Comment by Suasoria
• Hey Caleb, one way to keep up the enthusiasm is to become a regular at a farmers' market (check localharvest.org for one nearby). It's always fun for us to shop for food for the week based on what's in season. Now that we've been buying our produce …

  in Rawsolutions Comment by Suasoria
• LOL to Zucchini Breath - raw cookie dough and mostly sober. Heh. I now have a girl-crush on you. Also, we're liable to use more frozen fruits this time of year. Frozen pineapple and romaine is a smoothie most people find palatable if not downright t…

  in What's happening to me??? Comment by Suasoria