sisterbecky

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• Sciencequeen, I'm not sure if this will work for you or not, but this suggestion is based on my elderly mother-in-law who lives with us and is diabetic (it's adult onset type, not childhood diabetic). She has a HUGE fruit salad for breadfast, then e…

  in How do you get carbs without a dehydrator? Comment by sisterbecky
• I like broccoli, but can not eat a lot of it raw for the same reason. I do eat it steamed quite often, but that won't work if you are trying for 100% raw diet of course. Eggplant seems gentler on the stomach to me too (as Eecho had suggested).

  in Stomach aches and "another" issue Comment by sisterbecky
• I don't think I could give you any suggestions- it sounds like you are doing awesome. It's great that your are being so holistic and not ONLY focusing on the diet part (though it sounds like you have that down pretty good). I'm impressed that being …

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• I can eat a banana and go right to sleep. But, I would imagine it would be sugar that might keep you awake, as Sweet suggested.

  in Banana Island. Comment by sisterbecky
• "So not really to do with "new cells" and I don't think your body is even creating new cells during menstruation as you're shedding uterine lining that has been building up for the month." I have to agree with you Cupcake Revenge, menstration is whe…

  in cravings during that time of the month... Comment by sisterbecky
• Okay, got you now. Yes, sounds like the oranges are doing it. That doesn't mean you must be allergic to oranges (though you could be). Maybe you are eating too many of them for your stomach to handle. Cut them out completely. Once your back to norma…

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• Sweet, Maybe your jumping into only fruits and veggies too quick. You were eating some otherstuff like buckwheat or sprouts how was your di gestion then? If better, cut back a little on the fruits and veggies and add the buckwheat or other stuff bac…

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• Eecho, From what I understand about they way universal coverage works, for it to "work" most likely everyone will have to participate. There was talk about having a public option (you can buy into the same health insurance that the Senate has) that …

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• Hmmm...is strange though, since it sounds like she's had quinoa before? As far as can you eat quinoa. If you want to. Some people sprout it and eat it raw. I don't care for sprouted quinoa myself, so I do eat some quinoa cooked (I aim for high raw, …

  in Quinoa Comment by sisterbecky
• When you cook quinoa, it forms a "tail" and maybe she thought that was sprouting?

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• It doesn't sound like you are gorging yourself on it. Enjoy your avacado and oil on your salad.

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• Lollypolly, I use veggie stock, but I'm lazy and use the already made stuff:-( (I don't follow 100% raw diet obviously.) But, I can't see why you couldn't just juice (instead of cook the veggies and get about the same results. I looked up a basic ve…

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• "So I just got my referral for the cardiologist and it says its for a stress test. Does anyone know what this entails?" Having several relatives who have had stress tests, I can help you on that question. Most stress tests involve you running or wal…

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• Good luck with your doctor visit. Hope to hear it was just something like diet. Those symptoms are not always a sign of something serious. But, I agree with you on the surprise about the receptionist's response. Usually, if it is breathing or heart …

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• Raw Spice, Chest pain or nausea, difficult breathing, overall discomfort and a pounding heartbeat. Minor mitral valve prolapse. Did you mention this to the receptionist when you made the appointment? If so, they should be ashamed of themselves for t…

  in How to feel better fast Comment by sisterbecky
• Paris is Raw, If you are noticing less hair, I would think along powerlifer's line of thinking and look for a deficiency. Many times that's a sign of it. If you where hoping for more hair growth, I haven't personally noticed it. But, if you suddenly…

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• Oh, I should have added to soak your stuff in water with some vinegar for a while. As Alexa mentioned, other stuff touches your food too. So, definately give it a good soaking. But, don't get paranoid about it and cause yourself more grief then necc…

  in My vegetables on conveyor belt at store after someone put meat on it, what to do? Comment by sisterbecky
• Unless the meat was bleeding on the conveyor, don't worry about it.

  in My vegetables on conveyor belt at store after someone put meat on it, what to do? Comment by sisterbecky
• What do you eat (not nuts, you already said that)? High fruit, lots of greens?

  in one more question on delicate subject Comment by sisterbecky
• I should have made more of a distinction between following 80/10/10 as percentage of diet and the diet described in the 80/10/10 diet book by Dr. Graham. It is true that a person could keep their protein and fat down to 10% and be no raw. It could a…

  in Fear of fruit... Comment by sisterbecky
• Oh, wanted to add this Shnicky- many times people transitioning from cooked to raw find the gourmet or imitation recipes help them from missing foods they liked. Some people will start with them, and move away from them as they get more use to raw f…

  in Fear of fruit... Comment by sisterbecky
• Shnicky, Which "style" of eating will work for you in the end is going to be something you will need to find out by trial and error. Some people enjoy the gourmet food and do well on it. Some people follow the 811and sing it's praises. Many people j…

  in Fear of fruit... Comment by sisterbecky
• Guitarchick94, You wrote " I believe it is the optimal way to feed my body" about fruit and 80/10/10. Honestly, the best way to know is to try it. Don't get hung up on an ideal diet, and then trying to make your results fit it. I honestly can say I …

  in Fear of fruit... Comment by sisterbecky
• Shaky sounds like low blood sugar to me too. A little bit of fruit (like one banana) seems to settle my stomach before a workout.

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• Just something to think on. IF you are coming from a horrible diet, you may want to reconcider loading up on tons of fruits and greens right off. Usually a gentle transition is easier on the digestive tract. If you've eating salads and fruits often …

  in How much greens?? Comment by sisterbecky
• If you are going the low fat route that may be why? As far as fruit eating- as much as you can.

  in couple of questions Comment by sisterbecky
• I have only read good things about green tea. Don't skip out on it because it's not raw. Just my opinion.

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• " I have not had positive effects everyone talks about - increased energy, concentration, focus, less sleep needed etc." Some thoughts on this: People who have wonderful initial effects tend to be very excited (understandably) and share those effect…

  in 4 months raw, not experiencing positive effects and have had bad diarrohoea twice within same month. Comment by sisterbecky
• Just some thoughts to consider. Use them if they sound helpful to you, otherwise ignore:-) If your going to do a fruit breakfast- definately eat a lot more fruit than one or two pieces if you can. You probably aren't getting enough calories to start…

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• Raw Passion, I'll tread very lightly here (or at least try to) to not stir up things. As one of the members here mention- it IS a raw vegan site. I respect that, but I truly believe that you deserve some honest opinions from people too. I admire you…

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