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• Hi Delphine I am originally from the Bay Area (San Jose), but I live in VA now; however, I do travel back about once a year to visit family and friends. I graduated from UCB and the area is beautiful. If you have a chance, go to the Berkeley Bowl –…

  in Rawfoodhists in the Bay Area CA Comment by newbie
• Thanks, sweetpea. The red maca was on sale on naturalzing, as opposed to the regular maca. It said that it’s milder in taste, but everything else seemed to be the same. Since I’ve never taken it before, should I take smaller amounts? Does it conflic…

  in Maca Question Comment by newbie
• ok, I just bought some red maca. should I start slowly? does it matter? can I mix MSM and maca in the same smoothie?

  in Maca Question Comment by newbie
• namadetaberu, just a side note – I’m sure you’re well aware that the whole travel process has changed quite a bit over the last 10 years (security checkpoints take much longer to get through, etc). But I wanted to mention that it’s a good idea to br…

  in Fear of Flying Comment by newbie
• ginger is a natural remedy for motion sickness

  in Fear of Flying Comment by newbie
• Yeah! I like this one even better ;-)

  in PYRATE KITTY Comment by newbie
• Awr, Matey!

  in PYRATE KITTY Comment by newbie
• hey RawJim, you changed your icon! :-)

  in Juicers? Comment by newbie
• it helps so many of us who are on this raw journey alone, not to feel so alone ;-)

  in I just wanted to say... Comment by newbie
• A good place to start is looking at the dead-food list on purelyraw.com: http://www.purelyraw.com/deadfoodlist.htm The site is hosted by Zoe and Chris, who also participate on this site. You’ll see their names quite often. Their dead-food list seems…

  in What is raw? Comment by newbie
• rawmama, thanks so much for the info. I was checking out their site and trying to decide which books to get. I will definitely consider Living Foods for Opt Health. I emailed them to ask about rates, but have not received a response. I would love to…

  in Hippocrates green juice recipe? Comment by newbie
• Thanks so much! I wouldn’t have guessed that carrot, buckwheat, and lentil would be in there. Thanks for sharing

  in Hippocrates green juice recipe? Comment by newbie
• I’ve already emailed them twice over the past few weeks and haven’t gotten a response :-(

  in Hippocrates green juice recipe? Comment by newbie
• does anyone know a specific combination? (for food combining and such)

  in Hippocrates green juice recipe? Comment by newbie
• I got the Wellness Shower Filter too and I love it!!! It really makes a difference in your skin – smoother and more moist. I also just ordered an Omega 8003 juicer. I can’t wait for it to arrive ;-)

  in A very healthy Christmas Comment by newbie
• can you tell me what brand/model you got? I’m about to purchase one and was wondering. Thanks! (my hair was blue/green – those were the days!)

  in I got a juicer for Xmas..yay! Comment by newbie
• Yeah, it would almost be easier if they said 3 ounces or something. Good luck! (I’m in the Richmond, VA area)

  in Iron-rich Greens & Serving Sizes Comment by newbie
• Ok, I don’t have any recipes specific for this, but a little research and this is what I’ve come up with: High iron foods: Lettuce, mustard greens, spinach, and other leafy green veggies, raisins Combined with Vitamin C, iron absorption is increase…

  in Iron-rich Greens & Serving Sizes Comment by newbie
• Go for it, Marichiesa!! We need more people like you exposing our government and raising public awareness. Yay!!

  in Anyone going through menopause and raw? Comment by newbie
• Dain – Wow, I’ve always suspected that big corporations were in bed with the FDA, but this is pretty damning evidence. Do you know of a source of where I could read more about this?

  in Anyone going through menopause and raw? Comment by newbie
• Try this – put in whatever solids your blending along with barely enough fluid to get it moving. Pulse it a few times to get everything small enough to blend. Then blend it slowly while gradually adding the fluids to the amount desired. I think a lo…

  in My blender is making foams, gross. Advice? Comment by newbie
• Yes, I agree. Our food supply is tainted and we have to work hard to understand just what our food goes through before it gets to our tables. Do you think it’s ok to use other grains to grow into grass for juice, just like wheatgrass has become so p…

  in GMO wheat grass? Comment by newbie
• does anyone have any insight into the possibility of wheat being genetically modified and whether or not we should look for a non-GMO grass/green to juice?

  in GMO wheat grass? Comment by newbie
• Hi nubicy! I have a toddler and face the same struggles. Mine likes to eat fruit and nuts of all types, but for greens, I find that smoothies are the best! You can hide a lot in them and my toddler really likes them. He also likes seaweed noodles, z…

  in feeding toddlers Comment by newbie
• I’m curious if this might help. Raw lemon grass has the same problem and it is resolved by soaking it in water (after cutting) and using a chop stick (or other similar utensil) to swirl the grass around in the water. Eventually, the gel wraps around…

  in Okra - Jelly?? Comment by newbie
• this site has tons of great recipes. just go to the “browse recipe” section and check them out. good luck!

  in Hi, new and looking for recipes Comment by newbie
• just a note – everyone is different (but I think you’ll be fine) :-)

  in Questions! Please help! Comment by newbie
• I came off the MC after 7 days and went back to SAD with no difficulties. (I know, bad choice, but I wasn’t quite ready for the transition at that time). I actually broke by eating a piece of bread

  in Questions! Please help! Comment by newbie
• I was thinking sprouts too. This may not be of interest to you, but a lot of grocery stores throw away produce that may have a bruise or past the expire date. If you would consider dumpster diving, it might prove rewarding (just a thought, since you…

  in Dirt Poor: Raw Envy Comment by newbie
• That’s great! Though, I’m kind of new to the east coast. I’m a Californian at heart ;-)

  in Pine Nuts Comment by newbie