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none, and believe it or not, despite it being the dog days of winter i have not gotten sick once *communicable-disease related* all season long... first time ever! and its the first time ive ever had a high-raw winter.

in Do any of you have any problems that arose from being raw vegans? Comment by vabeachcg

oh, and i grow as much of my own food that i can; i am working towards transitioning (and this poss. might be facilitated in the summer with more local variety), but i am transitioning towards: 50-50: 50% local/ organic, 50% homegrown. (i live in an…

in How Important is Organic Food to you? Comment by vabeachcg

i eat organic what i can, where i can. if that means compromising variety then i tend to eat unorganic- variety as opposed to all organic- same ol' same ol'.

in How Important is Organic Food to you? Comment by vabeachcg

i'll help support you! :) i'll be your RAW bud! Leslie.

in Going back to raw, and I NEED your support Comment by vabeachcg

another thing i noticed---when raw, drink PLENTY of water....cold water.. because ive noticed that when i dont, i get really bad cramps and headaches--- worse than when i would go without water with cooked foods. plus being dehydrated while raw, it …

in Detox-The Untold Truth Comment by vabeachcg

dude, DS- i've sooo had gas too thanks for reminding me...like, gas and bloat? but this was when i aimed for high-fruit, low-fat days. (like today, i've consumed all fruit (with the exception of 2 raw onion- dill bagel sandwiches for breakfast).....…

in Detox-The Untold Truth Comment by vabeachcg

i've noticed odor, especially in the pitts....but its an easily washable odor; or if in a position where i can't wash, i use the crystal deodorant which almost immediately remedies the prob. i've noticed i don't need to use 'antiperspirant/ deodoran…

in Detox-The Untold Truth Comment by vabeachcg

that's awesome to hear, lauraj! :) that made my

in Getting the lingo down Comment by vabeachcg

bleesh yes, yes it does... then again don't ask me; so does raw animal milk and raw honey (well--honey in general--i simply cannot bring myself to consume honey or bee products; my friend took beekeeping in college and i learned a lot about the plig…

in Getting the lingo down Comment by vabeachcg

health + philosophical + moral reasons :)

in Just wondering why is everyone a raw vegan? Comment by vabeachcg

substitutions help me stay high-raw: dulse or kelp instead of: salt rejuvelac instead of: meat-based broths (in un-cooking dishes--- not as a direct soup base, but a couple of drops in a 'broth' works wonders) ground sesame seeds instead of: parmesa…

in new --- cravings, nutrition, etc Comment by vabeachcg

i really don't have this problem, because i strive to surround myself with like-minded or positive, tolerant people. when i can't, i change my surroundings. when i can't do that, i only let my RAW lifestyle come into play in a situation, when necess…

in How do you handle the critics? Comment by vabeachcg

welcome, from the raw community and congratulations for taking one of the best, smartest steps of your life! (at least in my opinion).

in Brand spanking new Comment by vabeachcg

some sweeteners to consider: stevia agave nectar date water (soak dates overnight in pure water, and save the water for a light, spritzy sweetener) bananas pineapple juice (great in smoothies, desserts where a fruity, sweet taste is needed for a tou…

in Organic Ingredients Comment by vabeachcg

stellajewels...i just finished a green smoothie fast ...well by just finished, i started eating raw solids at the end of day 2. the buzz was gone; though i had excellent experience...by day 2 i CRASHED and my digestive system, for some reason, wasn'…

in Motivation? Comment by vabeachcg

wow...thats excessive...moderation just got thrown out of the window? then again you are a runner...so maybe you need all of that... :)

in Motivation? Comment by vabeachcg

ianpenk--- ditto, you said it. ;)

in Motivation? Comment by vabeachcg

here's a recipe i developed for the same purpose: http://www.goneraw.com/recipe/mung-salad-faux-tuna

in need a nut free raw sandwich spread Comment by vabeachcg

what i do, is not quite raw but better than popped, exploded corn kernels. take the buds from a big organic cauliflower, sprinkle with sea salt and brewer's yeast, and dehy for a couple of hours or so to heat it up! it is a compulsive snack like pop…

in Popcorn???? Comment by vabeachcg

grab-and-go: -bananas -grapes -apples -clementines beverages: -coconut water (from a young thai coconut) -fresh-made juices (make your own) -purified water (the tap stuff just doesn't cut it) -a little almond milk or hempseed milk (make your own) -m…

in Must Haves Comment by vabeachcg

the only appliances i use: food processor (mini-one button $10 pulse-er), a blender (RARELY...maybe twice this month), a juicer (a lot...but got it for $12 at the thrift store...waited for 2mo but it was worth the wait i refused to pay $200 for a ne…

in What? I need What? $$ Comment by vabeachcg

yesterday: b & L= n/a (fasting) s: kombucha, raw sweet potato chips (sweet potato sliced into discs) d: raw thai red curry w/ jasmine rice (not raw) today so far: B: pineapple chowder: 1 banana + the peeled outer layer of 1 pineapple + 1c filter…